- 400 N. State St., Near North
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
This down-to-earth eatery located across the street from Webster Place in Lincoln Park pairs comforting Midwestern flavors READ MORE
This Logan Square spot carries on the same delicious breakfast and lunch traditions as its now-shuttered Ukrainian Village location, plus full dinner service as... READ MORE
This food truck was created to fuel Chicagoans with traditional Vietnamese banh-mi sandwiches resurrected from family recipes. Foot-long sandwiches are made wit... 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
This comfortable cafe offers live music (acoustic, folk and jazz) on most Mondays, sells coffee in bulk and is a quiet respite for a light lunch. Jalan Jalan, a... READ MORE
This casual counter-service Roscoe Village restaurant -- named after the owner's sons, who manage it -- opened in summer 2010 after undergoing a two-and-a-half ... READ MORE
Located along booming Division Street in Wicker Park, this friendly breakfast and lunch spot is a refreshingly non-corporate (read: not Starbucks) operation. Th... READ MORE
RoM (pronounced like the eternal city) brings a little bit of Italy to Prudential Plaza. Coffee, panini, salads and gelato are served alongside fresh-baked past... READ MORE
Chef Carol Wallack planned to close the North Center location of her eatery and move it to River North, but she has decided to stay put. Wallack's seasonal dish... READ MORE
This country kitchen-cute Noble Square bakery reminds us of great-grandma's house, complete with rocking chairs, mix-and-match furniture, and a general store st... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop in Lakeview offers more than meets the eye. Not only will you find a wide range of Metropolis coffee and espresso drinks, but ther... READ MORE
This under-the-radar Lincoln Square cafe serves Illy coffee in all of its truly Italian incarnations, from caffe macchiato (a shot of espresso in steamed milk) ... READ MORE
This small cafe and juice bar is located in the Smurfit-Stone building, just across from Millennium Park. The menu include sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, fresh... READ MORE
This Edgewater spot in the Bryn Mawr Historic District offers coffee and baked goods for morning commuters plus a lineup of savory offerings, including soups an... READ MORE
Set in an old factory building about a half-block east of Harpo Studios in the West Loop, this spacious spot serves breakfast and lunch classics straight up or ... READ MORE
A slimmed-down version of the original Caponies, this Edison Park spot serves classic and affordable Italian fare in a casual, family-friendly setting. You can ... READ MORE
Walk into this family-owned Avondale spot, which serves custom cakes and traditional Mexican baked goods, and you'll be welcomed by festive salsa music and Osit... READ MORE
RoM (pronounced like the eternal city) brings a little bit of Italy to the Hyatt Center. Coffee, panini, salads and gelato are served alongside fresh-baked pa... READ MORE
RoM (pronounced like the eternal city) brings a little bit of Italy to River East. Coffee, panini, salads and gelato are served alongside fresh-baked pastries l... READ MORE