- 917 W. Belmont Ave., Lake View
At this Lakeview eatery, all dishes are made from scratch daily using family recipes that the restaurant has used for more than 30 years. The traditional Northe... READ MORE
At this Lakeview eatery, all dishes are made from scratch daily using family recipes that the restaurant has used for more than 30 years. The traditional Northe... READ MORE
This gigantic, independent coffee house in Lakeview East encourages patrons to sit, read, think, and chat all day -- and, of course, drink coffee. Beans are roa... READ MORE
In late 1996, Mike Schuba broke through the walls of his Lakeview tavern/music club Schubas to the building next door and added a dining room decorated with fol... READ MORE
Careful, creative cooking puts the zing in La Zingara. Pastas and soups, especially ravioli and minestrone, are particularly alluring. The restaurant fills quic... READ MORE
At this cozy family-run Arlington Heights diner, open since 1971, patrons can savor the homemade chili and apple pie prepared by members of the Spentzos family.... READ MORE
Don't expect the usual bread and danish; this tiny shop whips up authentic European cakes, with their signature light and airy texture, in addition to delicacie... READ MORE
With good sushi in modest surroundings, Wrigleyville's Shiroi Hana doesn't take reservations and is usually busy, especially on the weekends. Choose from hot en... READ MORE
Although you won't see the likes of Bugs Bunny or Woody Woodpecker sipping a brew at Toons, you will find the atmosphere friendly and upbeat. This Wrigleyville ... READ MORE
Pick and choose from more than 70 fresh ingredients and create your own stir-fry at this Lakeview location. Flat Top offers seasonal game, seafood, meat, fruit ... READ MORE
This value-minded eatery offers generous portions of beautifully composed Thai favorites. Recommended dishes include chicken satay, pot stickers, and lad nar; f... READ MORE
No surprise that this tiny-but-hip BYOB sushi stop in Boystown shares the same owner as no-longer-tiny-but-still-hip Ping Pong across the street. The name means... READ MORE
Located directly under the Diversey "L", this cute pan-Asian restaurant is not without its foibles. However, despite occasional rumblings of passing overhead tr... READ MORE
The Lakeview location of the popular Bucktown bakery cranks out the same lineup of high-quality baked goods as the original--many of which find their way into t... READ MORE
In a city up to its eyeballs in hummus, on first blush there may not be much to distinguish this Lakeview East Middle Eastern spot from a slew of many others. B... READ MORE
This Canadian chain offers classic vanilla and chocolate low-fat and non-fat fro-yo, and you can customize flavors by blending vanilla with a variety of fresh f... READ MORE
After the bars and clubs on this stretch of Halsted close for the evening, your late-night snack awaits at this BYOB Thai and sushi spot. You’ll find a tried-an... READ MORE
This Lakeview pub serves pulled pork sandwiches, raw bar items and pasta dishes (the chef worked at the now-shuttered Strega Nona on Southport), prepared with l... READ MORE
This national chain once had a bigger outpost in Lakeview, but come this August it will downsize to the retail spot inside the Belmont "L" stop. Look for the sa... READ MORE
Inventive takes on familiar Mexican comfort dishes are served at this regional Mexican steakhouse. Filet mignon, skirt steak and prime cuts are paired with gril... READ MORE