- 546 East 115th St.
Spot the yellow awning and you'll know you're in the right place. Step inside this old-school diner and be transported back to the 1950s--think vinyl booths, sw... READ MORE
Spot the yellow awning and you'll know you're in the right place. Step inside this old-school diner and be transported back to the 1950s--think vinyl booths, sw... READ MORE
This North Center spot is open 24 hours daily to offer classic diner-style fare including a breakfast menu featuring pancakes, French toast, omelets and more. READ MORE
Tacos get interesting at this Humboldt Park eatery with options like barbacoa (steamed beef), lengua (tongue) and chile relleno (stuffed pepper) in addition to ... READ MORE
Jim's, the quintessential Chicago hot dog stand, which moved from its original Halsted Street address to a temporary location at 700 W. O' Brien Street to make ... READ MORE
Poets, writers, and artists have all made the Jumping Bean a Pilsen standby for the last 10 years. During the day, the bright blue walls make the room an inviti... READ MORE
The menu at this Humboldt Park favorite spans all things Puerto Rican, from alcapurrias, tasty little pork-filled banana fritters, to large dinner plates served... 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
You might never have noticed this spot tucked inside Gordono's Pharmacy in Andersonville, but it's well worth the hunt. The menu features Jewish-style deli fare... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park spot features a mixture of made-to-order sandwiches, paninis, Euro-flaired heat-and-eat entrees and baked goods. Start the day off with brewed... READ MORE
Exposed brick and lime green walls greet you at this cozy and inviting space in Uptown, and the extensive pastry and coffee selections will encourage you to lin... READ MORE
This Lincoln Square spot in the Rockwell Crossing area offers a full sit-down menu on one side, with options ranging from waffles to flatbread sandwiches. On th... READ MORE
This tidy taco joint in East Village does it all: tacos, tortas, tostadas, gorditas, burritos, quesadillas and chimichangas. Carryout is the most popular option... READ MORE
This Logan Square spinoff of the original 90 Miles Cuban Cafe on Clybourn Avenue offers all of the Cuban sandwiches and traditional dinner plates that make the ... READ MORE
This lively Mexican spot in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood is home to a dining room accented with brightly colored fruit baskets, loud Spanish-language music and... READ MORE
Less than two years after a fire closed Bread Basket's original West Side location, co-owner Bill Sarikas reopened a more casual version of the formerly fine di... READ MORE
On a stretch of Damen Avenue dominated by bar hoppers and boutique power-shoppers, you'll find the latest addition to the Clarke's restaurant family. This locat... READ MORE
This casual Edgebrook eatery has changed ownership several times, but little has changed since it opened more than 50 years ago, including the booths, counter s... READ MORE
The husband-and-wife team that oversees this earthy coffee house is focused on sharing a taste of Africa with Lakeview. They bring a discerning eye for coffee, ... READ MORE
This cute little carryout place (formerly known as Bunz and with the same ownership as The Noodle) serves up bun sandwiches and neighbor Metropolis coffee for b... 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