- 1339 W. Taylor St., University Village / Little Italy
Located a few blocks from the University of Illinois at Chicago campus, this cozy, unpretentious spot is blessed with a menu of tasty breakfast eats. Winning me... READ MORE
Located a few blocks from the University of Illinois at Chicago campus, this cozy, unpretentious spot is blessed with a menu of tasty breakfast eats. Winning me... READ MORE
This small, quirky contemporary American spot in Uptown from Big Chicks owner Michelle Fire serves breakfast, lunch, a popular weekend brunch and dinner on Frid... READ MORE
This popular Edgewater spot fuses country kitchen with urban mod: hanging windows function as room dividers, a pulley opens the bathroom door, and kitschy artif... READ MORE
Billy Dec, Brad Young and Arturo Gomez, the trio behind hotspots Rockit Bar & Grill and The Underground are also behind this River North new Asian spot where Ro... READ MORE
Snack on omelets, pancakes and other breakfast fare and then get your boots buffed at this River North eatery. In addition to its shoe shine station, this cafe ... READ MORE
Gregory Ellis and Steven Fladung, friends who grew up and worked at Charlie Trotter's together, are behind this Lincoln Park breakfast, lunch and brunch cafe. T... READ MORE
This Roscoe Village diner specializes in kitsch, from the Mr. Potato Head in the window to the Twinkie tiramisu on the menu. Formica kitchen tables topped with ... READ MORE
The name is Irish, but you won't be deluged by Emerald Isle kitsch at this friendly neighborhood restaurant and pub. You may, however, find yourself enchanted b... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot is one grocery store where it's OK to eat the food. There's a cafe in addition to the upscale market, so you can relax and eat before shoppin... READ MORE
Michael and Doug Dunlay, the cousins�who operate�Dunlays on the Square, Dunlays on Clark, Smoke Daddy and D.O.C. Wine Bar, are also behind this West Lakeview sp... READ MORE
The folks behind the uber-popular M. Henry have spawned a sibling cafe, M. Henrietta, located in the former Standee's space in Edgewater. But unlike the flagshi... READ MORE
Just across the street from a mega-location of Whole Foods, this cozy cafe takes a contemporary, healthful approach to casual dining. Long wooden tables, greene... READ MORE
Located on the lobby floor of the Chicago Hilton and Towers Hotel, this cafe features American fare. READ MORE
A neighborhood restaurant, Nikobee's exudes a casual, easy-going style that draws couples, families and groups. Chicken, pork, veal and pasta entrees fill the m... READ MORE
Cafe des Architectes, located in the lobby of the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, is a modern, French-influenced brasserie with dramatic appointments created by in... READ MORE
Chef Carol Wallack planned to close the North Center location of her eatery and move it to River North, but she has decided to stay put. Wallack's seasonal dish... READ MORE
This South Loop neighborhood Mexican eatery offers affordable, traditional dishes, including enchiladas, steak tacos and chiles rellenos, plus more ambitious fa... READ MORE
This eatery, which is from the folks behind NYC spots like Spice, Sea and Peep and Lakeview's Sura, is now open in the Ogilvie Transportation Center. Don't take... READ MORE
At Honey, a "modern comfort food cafe" is all about approachable gourmet, with sit-down breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a deli counter filled with house-made ... READ MORE
Abundant breakfast choices remain at the Andersonville location. The seasonally changing menu relies on creative takes on French toast and pancakes. Look for op... READ MORE