- 1754 W. Balmoral Ave., Andersonville
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... READ MORE
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... 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
This Schaumburg karaoke bar is trimmed in island kitsch. A menu of deep-fried delights, burgers, sandwiches and Barnaby's pizza will prop you up while you wait ... 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
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... READ MORE
The Inglenook Pantry, located in downtown Geneva, serves comfort foods inspired by Amish recipes. Set in an 1860s house, the restaurant's cozy dining room displ... READ MORE
Coffee spot in the Geneva train station serves grab-and-go coffee and baked goods to morning commuters. READ MORE
This friendly bakery offers all the fresh-baked goodies you'll need while shopping the streets of downtown Geneva: muffins, breads, cookies and scones. For more... READ MORE
The Lincoln Park crepe and coffee palace extends its kingdom to Andersonville with this outlet. Look for a large selection of sweet and savory crepes, with a em... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park location of the breakfast-focused restaurant chain offers waffles, omelets, crepes and, of course, pancakes. READ MORE
Though this family-owned restaurant focuses mainly on carryout, delivery and catering orders, there are a few seats for walk-ins. The menu features soups, salad... READ MORE
This seafood shop in Lincoln Park offers fresh fish, sized and cut to order. Seafood soups, salads, sauces, marinades, wraps and crab cakes are also available. 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
Locals crowd this small, friendly, old-fashioned diner for early breakfast and come back for simple homestyle cooking at lunch and early supper. READ MORE
This Western-themed greasy spoon is plunked down right in the heart of Lincoln Park, attracting families and late-night crowds looking to chow down on breakfast... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park breakfast and lunch spot has a solid line-up of American favorites from the owners behind long-running Franconello’s in Beverly and Bridgeport... READ MORE
Through a separate entrance in the same building as farm-driven Acre is this Andersonville spot, focusing on Italian classics and an all-Italian wine list. Ombr... READ MORE
This modern Lincoln Park shop is a combination between a coffee house and a business center, with a full line-up of Intelligentsia coffee drinks, tea, and plent... READ MORE
Find plenty of Italian specialties without the fine dining price at this Andersonville spot, located on the busy Clark Street strip. The menu contains tradition... READ MORE