- 1700 W. Grand Ave., West Town
The pleasant, airy atmosphere at this West Town spot is perfect for breakfast or lunch. Wake-up to a good cup of coffee and build your own omelet. Uncle Mike's ... READ MORE
The pleasant, airy atmosphere at this West Town spot is perfect for breakfast or lunch. Wake-up to a good cup of coffee and build your own omelet. Uncle Mike's ... READ MORE
This family-style diner in Rogers Park has a laid-back atmosphere with a menu of classic American fare and all-day breakfast. READ MORE
Obviously this casual eatery specializes in hamburgers, however the menu offers an array of sandwiches and wraps as well. Located in West Town, Burger Baron als... READ MORE
With rock 'n' roll wafting from the jukebox, the smell of hamburgers sizzling on the grill, and gleaming aluminum everywhere, it's easy to imagine you're on the... READ MORE
Stop by this husband-and-wife-owned Pilsen cafe for organic coffee and a selection of treats. Fresh-baked tres leches cake and chocoflan (flan on the bottom, ch... READ MORE
It may be quick, but don't call it fast food. This counter-service-only sibling to full-service La Pasadita Restaurant, located a few doors south, has a scaled-... READ MORE
This casual, order-at-the-counter Logan Square restaurant serves up authentic Cuban sandwiches based on family recipes and some serious Cuban cred: Owner Faisa... 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 storefront on the Argyle Street strip serves up traditional Vietnamese fare at reasonable prices. The namesake pho, of course, is a specialty. The pip... READ MORE
This charming Serbian cafe in Irving Park offers authentic eats at reasonable prices. Serbian music plays throughout the dining room, where Serbian-Americans an... READ MORE
This fast-casual neighborhood spot in Portage Park specializes in Greek-style chicken and potatoes and gyros as well as American favorites such as burgers, ribs... READ MORE
This Belmont-Cragin eatery serves basic Mexican eats (tacos, tortas, burritos) and traditional south-of-the-border breakfast fare, but the real draw is the two ... READ MORE
Rogers Park residents and Loyola students will have a trusty new place for favorites such as pancakes, pizza and meatloaf when the team behind Beef & Brandy ope... READ MORE
This Chinatown BYOB puts handmade noodles in focus (literally--an enormous window to the kitchen allows for good views of the staff at work) with a selection o... READ MORE
Ordering is easy at this Loop Freshii location. Just grab one of its "quick tickets" and check off which soup, salad, wrap or rice bowl you’d like before droppi... READ MORE
This Loop bakery, helmed by Toni Marie Cox (former pastry chef at the now-shuttered Ciel Bleu and the Parisian Disneyland) also offers Vietnamese banh mi sandwi... READ MORE
This truck from Anthony Fiore (Elate, Jam) serves about a half-dozen sandwiches from Jam's lunch menu wrapped in eco-friendly packaging, plus coffee and popsicl... READ MORE
The new Lakeview location of this organic bakery was built using reclaimed wood from the previous Roscoe Village Bleeding Heart at 1955 W. Belmont. When it open... READ MORE
How do you take your coffee? This shop serves it in a variety of styles, including cone brewing and pour-over. Rounding out the menu are classic espresso drinks... READ MORE
Ready for breakfast? This grab-and-go breakfast spot from the New Line Tavern folks serves waffles of the thin, fluffy and sugar-studded Liege varieties. Waffle... READ MORE