- 5317 N. Clark St., Andersonville
This comfortable cafe offers live music (acoustic, folk and jazz) on most Mondays, sells coffee in bulk and is a quiet respite for a light lunch. Jalan Jalan, a... READ MORE
This comfortable cafe offers live music (acoustic, folk and jazz) on most Mondays, sells coffee in bulk and is a quiet respite for a light lunch. Jalan Jalan, a... READ MORE
Delicious homemade Italian food in a fast-casual setting: sandwiches on Fausto's famous crusty bread that's fired in a brick oven as well as dinners to-go or e... READ MORE
Foodstuffs gourmet supermarket offers a constantly shifting variety of comfort-food dishes -- great for diners looking for restaurant quality food but burnt out... READ MORE
This coffeehouse is off the Starbucks-beaten path. Its aromas of fresh-brewed coffee and baked goods draw die-hard Gold Coast regulars, students, tourists and o... READ MORE
Things really get hopping at Rand Road House after 1 a.m. There's a great beer garden with live music in the summer, and the kitchen serves up steak, ribs, fish... READ MORE
Serving up coffee, sandwiches and paninis along with a wide array of sweet treats, Cafe Mozart attracts a regular crowd of Northwestern students and locals stop... READ MORE
The bustling dining room at this Downers Grove location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s, serves up something ... 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
No more excuses: Eating a healthy lunch is as easy as 1-2-3 at this Toronto-based fast-food concept. First grab a clipboard and select the style of food you wan... READ MORE
This outpost of caterer-restaurateur Debbie Sharpe’s local mini-chain of upscale grocers serves as headquarters for the growing Goddess and Grocer empire, tur... READ MORE
This retro-style Uptown grill runs the gamut from hot dogs to pizza (and hits everything in between, including tacos and mostaccioli). The classic red, white an... READ MORE
If it all feels familiar, it's not because that's your grandma's couch you're sitting on (though we wouldn't blame you for mistaking it for something out of her... READ MORE
OK, we know what you’re thinking. What’s up with the name? As tough as it is to spell, the explanation behind it is actually quite simple. The owner’s name is B... READ MORE
This cute little Edison Park bakery from a group of French Pastry School grads specializes in breakfast pastries, cafe-style lunches and French-inspired dessert... READ MORE
The husband-and-wife ownership team behind this Ukie Village market closed the doors on their suburban mega-grocery to downsize to a cozier city storefront with... READ MORE
This spacious Bronzeville cafe offers healthful alternatives to some of the high-calorie eats in the 'hood. There's no fried food on the menu, and you won't fin... READ MORE
Breakfast is always available at this River West restaurant, which caters to repeat customers and neighborhood residents with low prices and speedy service. (Th... READ MORE
This Lakeview bagel shop is a second sibling location to the original in Lincoln Park. With oddball names like the Tonya Harding Club, the Dirty Suede and the W... READ MORE
The reasonably priced fare at this outdoor eatery, located on the northwestern edge of the Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, includes sandwiches, salads and... READ MORE
This chain of breakfast spots from the owners of Portillo's offers a cozy decor with a fireplace and stained glass lamps and windows. You can dine on Belgian wa... READ MORE