- 738 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Lincoln Park
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
Locals pack this Logan Square spot during weekend brunch hours to munch on breakfast burritos, jibarito sandwiches made with fried plantains and other Latin-ins... READ MORE
This Little Village Internet cafe/coffee house features a roster of coffee beverages and pastries, plus a Euro-Med menu with choices like panini, pasta, salads ... READ MORE
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
Fans of kefir, the yogurt-like dairy product that allegedly fights fatigue, enhances the immune system, promotes gastrointestinal health and might even cure a h... READ MORE
This city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... READ MORE
Remember how Grandpa liked to reminisce about the good ol' days, when a working man could get an honest meal at an honest price? He'd love this casual Loop deli... READ MORE
This second location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu in a storefront with three times the space. Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve tr... READ MORE
Formerly known as Kickstand Espresso Bar, this coffee shop was renamed in 2013. Owner Dan Weiss takes pride in what he calls "serious coffee," so if you're the ... READ MORE
The menu at this Indian quick-serve lunch spot in the Loop is short and savory, featuring wraps with fillings such as chicken tikka (grilled chicken in tandoori... READ MORE
In the morning, try apple-cinnamon, blueberry-vanilla and other flavored breakfast cupcakes-- if you're not in the mood for a sugar overload before noon, they'l... READ MORE
The River North outpost of this family-owned taqueria caters to cravings for authentic Mexican eats from huevos rancheros and chilaquiles for breakfast to taco... READ MORE
This Old Irving Park-area Mexican spot is decorated with pictures from the owner's hometown in Guerrero, Mexico; its dishes are made using recipes from her gran... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... READ MORE
Teas such as tangerine-ginger come from organic brand Rishi, while baristas put Metropolis espresso to use in coffee drinks such as a Nutella latte and a chocol... READ MORE
Jonathan Ory (of Momofuku Ko in New York and Schwa fame) and his wife will open this corner coffee shop in the upcoming months, specializing in coffee "the way ... READ MORE
Feeling like something out of Diagon Alley, this walk-up sweets shop can be located with some know-how: the directions on Facebook advise customers to "enter fr... READ MORE
Tuck into an omelette, crispy hash browns and toppling "Blackhawk heart-stopper" French bread sandwiches, filled with bacon, swiss and tomato. READ MORE
During the day, this Pilsen coffee bar serves caffeine in various forms: straight up, with cream or steamed milk and toppings along with classic coffee shop lun... READ MORE
Former Duck and Roll food truck owner Amy Le opened this brick and mortar restaurant in the Financial District, which serves casual Asian-Latin fusion dishes li... READ MORE