- 2142 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park
Fans of kefir, the yogurt-like dairy product that allegedly fights fatigue, enhances the immune system, promotes gastrointestinal health and might even cure a h... READ MORE
Fans of kefir, the yogurt-like dairy product that allegedly fights fatigue, enhances the immune system, promotes gastrointestinal health and might even cure a h... READ MORE
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... READ MORE
Nondescript from the outside, Cobblestone's interior is a comfortable, quiet place to catch the game, eat a good sandwich and chase it with a few Old Style draf... READ MORE
Tom and Wendee Manderscheid decided to leave the day-job grind of advertising in 1991 and open their own business. After considering several options, they decid... READ MORE
This boisterous Spanish restaurant is thronged by Lincoln Park types who clamor for the tasty, inexpensive tapas. Prepare to wait up to two hours for a table on... READ MORE
One of the seven Chicago area locations, this full-service family restaurant/ice cream parlor is run by the fourth generation of the Anderson family. Settle in ... READ MORE
Local culinary legend Charlie Trotter calls this gourmet takeout shop "an experiment" in translating his culinary philosophy into an accessible neighborhood pla... READ MORE
Proffering an enormous variety of fresh baked breads and sweets, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches, this cafeteria-style eatery offers an dignified, upscale... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park spot specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine. Look for a selection of fresh pasta including cappellacci al aragosta, handmade pasta stuffe... READ MORE
Though this family-owned restaurant focuses mainly on carryout, delivery and catering orders, there are a few seats for walk-ins. The menu features soups, salad... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, this Lincoln Park location of the local chain features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for ... READ MORE
Chicago-based chocolatier Katrina Markoff, founder of Vosges-Haut-Chocolat (it's pronounced vo-hj) has opened another location in Lincoln Park. This store has s... READ MORE
At Cosi, the menu and atmosphere evolve throughout the day. In the morning, it's a coffee bar; at lunchtime, working stiffs drop in for made-to-order sandwiches... READ MORE
Lincoln Park loves this tiny cupcake specialty shop; the lineup features 30 made-from-scratch choices like key lime, chocolate peanut butter, red velvet and coc... READ MORE
Everyone knows that the way to a girl's heart is with chocolate and chatting, and Ethel's Chocolate Lounge is conducive to both. (And, guys, don't front; we kno... READ MORE
This decadently named restaurant's flagship is in Phoenix, but its decor is reportedly Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired. Contemporary American is the name of the gam... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop in Lakeview offers more than meets the eye. Not only will you find a wide range of Metropolis coffee and espresso drinks, but ther... READ MORE
This downtown Naperville storefront serves up a brilliant innovation in dessert: treats centering on raw cookie dough. Order a scoop of ice cream topped with do... READ MORE
After two years in an Ogden Avenue strip mall, the family-owned Gelati has moved to bigger digs in downtown Naperville. All of their gelato, sorbets and ice cre... READ MORE
The third location of this local doughnut shop serves up confections in classic sweet-and-savory and seasonal forms: maple bacon long johns, gingerbread old-fas... READ MORE