- 3650 N. Ashland Ave., Lake View
This Lakeview branch of the three-store chain serves serves submarine sandwiches, chili and a rotating selection of homemade soups. READ MORE
This Lakeview branch of the three-store chain serves serves submarine sandwiches, chili and a rotating selection of homemade soups. READ MORE
Located three blocks south of Wrigley Field, this Mexican restaurant has been a popular destination before and after Cubs games for more than 30 years. The wait... READ MORE
Certainly Chicago has its share of highly regarded pizza places, but for those who like the really heavy stuff, this Lakeview East spot is a standout. This full... READ MORE
As the name implies, the specialty at this Lakeview spot is chili, and you get to build your own in any of five ways: 1) just chili; 2) chili with spaghetti; 3)... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot's authentic Thai dishes include Gai Yaang, shrimp tempura, cucumber salad and crab fried rice. Patrons can dine seated on floor cushions with... READ MORE
Hunan Spring offers an extensive menu of Chinese food primarily for takeout and delivery. Favorites include the hot and sour soup and the General Tso's combinat... READ MORE
Although it's not so little anymore, the Cafe still features classic Mexican fare with some upscale twists. Appetizer favorites include the guacamole -- servers... READ MORE
This small counter-service Lakeview spot specializes in late-night Mexican favorites like tacos, fajitas and burritos. READ MORE
The Lakeview edition of this 24-hour restaurant serves the omelets, baked pancakes, salads and sandwiches that have made its other locations popular. 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
This Boystown spot is a spin-off of next-door neighbor Panino's Pizzeria. The location is a bit more upscale than the carryout pizzeria, with cherrywood floors... READ MORE
This casual Evanston eatery is a spinoff of Siam Pasta, but this location has a bonus: rooftop outdoor seating. The menu includes Thai classics like pad Thai an... READ MORE
This trendy Pan-Asian eatery serves Thai, Japanese and Chinese classics with style. Along with orange chicken and pad Thai, the Evanston maki is a big hit, a sh... READ MORE
An independent coffee shop with Bohemian style, Pick a Cup hosts a communal computer and plenty of board games, displays and sells work for local artists and ha... READ MORE
This small -- but sweet -- frozen yogurt shop was started by a 21-year-old Northeastern student and Lincoln Park native, Kimberly Smith. She was inspired while ... READ MORE
For better or worse, this Southport Corridor Asian spot really plays up its name in the decor—look for a pink and lipstick red color scheme, as well as wallpape... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park quick-serve offers huge slices of brick-oven pizza, gourmet salads, Brazilian rotisserie chicken and an array of Brazilian appetizers such as ... READ MORE
This Chicago-style hot dog eatery, which inhabited more modest River North digs before moving to roomier space beneath the Wellington "L" stop in Lakeview in sp... READ MORE
This Lakeview fro-yo spot boasts eight flavors and about 18 toppings that are yours for the taking. Request a fill up with raspberry, blueberry, peach mango, ch... READ MORE
This beloved Bucktown sushi spot expanded to Evanston, with additional robata-grilled menu items which includes tofu, pork shoulder and shishito peppers. The re... READ MORE