The pizza at this mini-chain features a familiar New York-style crust, but we guarantee the toppings aren't like anything you've seen before. Bestsellers includ... READ MORE

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A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... READ MORE

This counter-service spot in Wicker Park features a lineup of seasonal sandwiches created with house-made ingredients, including house-roasted meats and handmad... READ MORE

Ever find yourself debating what's for lunch? Salad or wrap? Potstickers or enchiladas? Fish or steak? This cafeteria-style West Town BYOB has you covered no ma... READ MORE

The folks behind popular South Loop breakfast and lunch destination Yolk also operate this River North sister spot. Look for the same lengthy morning and mid-da... READ MORE

At this West Town BYOB, sisters Betty Romo and Veronica Gomez and business partner Ezequiel Bahena meld their passion for the culture of Barcelona with their Me... READ MORE

This tiny Wrigleyville spot is all about pizza, offering thin crust specialty pies such as the Manhattan (grilled chicken, broccoli, ricotta, romano and fresh m... READ MORE

This cute little Lakeview crepe shop offers sweet and savory crepes, fresh fruit smoothies and ice cream. Feel free to build your own, or choose from options su... 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 Hawaiian expression that gives this Roscoe Village cafe its name means "lovely" or "a warm place to gather." It's a favorite saying of Shirley Garcia and Mi... READ MORE

This BYOB Portage Park pizza spot is one of five city outposts of Chicago's Pizza. The kitchen cranks out an expansive menu of appetizers, salads, pizza, pasta,... READ MORE

With oddball names like the Tonya Harding Club, the Dirty Suede and the Wam-O, the laundry list of steamed sandwiches at this bagel shop tops out at about 85 ch... READ MORE

This homey North Center bakery serves folks from the neighborhood a fresh-baked selection of scones and muffins, as well as espresso drinks and fair-trade java ... READ MORE

This Italian-influenced cafe does a brisk lunch business, drawing Ravenswood locals and students for light cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads and sweets, incl... READ MORE

Much like its original Elmwood Park location, the Lincoln Square Armand's aims to be a casual, neighborhood-centric pizza place. The eatery serves its gourmet p... READ MORE

This cozy little coffee shop brings organic, healthy foods to this bustling stretch of Jefferson Park, with a full line-up of Lavazza coffee and espresso drinks... READ MORE

This cozy Loop BYOB features stone-oven prepped thin-crust pizzas, which makes for a deliciously crispy crust, plus salads and wraps made with organic and natur... READ MORE

The folks behind this casual Rogers Park BYOB go a step above and beyond to entice its loyal following, which include neighborhood folks, police officers and Lo... 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