- 1231 W. Fullerton Ave., Lincoln Park
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... 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
This down-to-earth eatery located across the street from Webster Place in Lincoln Park pairs comforting Midwestern flavors READ MORE
Mista moved down the street to a new space with more seating, wood tile floors and a larger outdoor patio in late 2011--but still offers the same stone-oven pre... READ MORE
In addition to coffee drinks, this cozy little cafe in Lakeview offers 12 types of gourmet cookies, outdoor seating in the summer and a friendly waitstaff. Pat... READ MORE
With the smell of cookies baking, comfortable chairs and board games, this Wrigleyville place has a homey feel. It's also a bit bohemian; you never know when a... READ MORE
Merchandising 300 guitars (vintage and new), 100 amps, along with numerous guitar accessories, this Humboldt Park dwelling also functions as a hamburger joint, ... 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
Noble Tree punctuates the array of businesses on Clark St. with its quiet elegance offering an alternative to the oversaturated bar scene. This tri-level abode ... READ MORE
This cute neighborhood cafe serves Umbria coffee as well as salads, panini, cold sandwiches and baked goods, all made in-house. A variety of young professionals... READ MORE
An offshoot of the Palatine original, this Vini's offers pizza, hot sandwiches, pasta, fried chicken and more to hungry DePaul students and bar-hoppers looking ... READ MORE
This Old Town offshoot of Jefferson Park European bakery Delightful Pastries offers traditional baked goods along with more upscale pastries of French and centr... READ MORE
This seasonal spot located in Berger Park serves an inexpensive menu of hot dogs, wraps, salads, nachos, and chip-and-dip combos. About 95 percent of the seatin... READ MORE
This all-natural burger joint, a spinoff of Epic Burger in the South Loop, is located smack in the middle of Lincoln Park's most overblown retail zone (fortunat... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop comes to you from former Pause Cafe baristas Ally Brisbin and Jeff Fox. When Pause decided to shut its doors in late 2009, Brisbin... 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
Nightlife vet Dion Antic is at it again with this West Loop eatery and bar, which peddles good, solid eats with a gourmet touch. Those eats include pork-belly s... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park spot from State Farm (yes, the insurance company) with a cafe produced in partnership with Kickstand and Dollop Coffee Co., was designed to be... READ MORE
This Boystown sandwich shop (from the owners behind Nhu Lan Bakery) specializes in the same Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches that have made its Lincoln Square coun... READ MORE