- 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
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
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
A good place to go on the weekends after a hard night of partying to grab some pancakes or an omelet and coffee. It is also a good place to go any time for a le... READ MORE
This Heaven on Seven (the original is in the Loop) has a Michigan Avenue address but you get to it through the building's entrance on Rush Street and up the esc... READ MORE
This New Orleans-themed eatery in Lakeview eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the al... READ MORE
This eclectic contemporary American eatery and bar, sibling spot to Dunlays on the Square, serves affordable standards such as burgers, salads and pizzas. The d... READ MORE
This casual BYOB Lincoln Park crepe and coffeehouse specializes in North African and Mediterranean cuisine made with fresh and often organic ingredients. The wa... READ MORE
Much-lauded pastry chef Mindy Segal is behind this casual, chocolate-hued cafe in Bucktown where it's as common for folks to come just for dessert as to stop in... READ MORE
This bright, airy, Greater Grand Crossing cafe specializes in large breakfasts and a wide variety of po'boys, sandwiches, salads and lunch plates. Whole-grain w... READ MORE
A relaxed, comfortable two-room coffee shop in the heart of Pilsen boasts exposed brick walls, free WiFi and a neat row of computers to complement the daily sip... READ MORE
This globally influenced spot in the heart of Pilsen combines the soul of Latin cuisine with ingredients and influences from around the world. The menu changes ... READ MORE
Think of this handsome spot across from Millennium Park as an Irish pub that went to culinary school. It's got that slap-you-on-the-back charm, but it also goes... READ MORE
This River North outpost of wildly popular brunch spot Orange, which also has locations in Roscoe Village, Lincoln Park and River West (as well as suburban Glen... READ MORE
This Swedish-influenced spot has outposts around the city, but they all offer the same staples, which include Swedish pancakes, omelets, salads, sandwiches--and... READ MORE