- 1900 S. State St., South Loop
This South Loop burger eatery serves turkey, veggie and chicken burgers on brioche or pretzel buns. Choose from creations such as the Jersey Shore burger with p... READ MORE
This South Loop burger eatery serves turkey, veggie and chicken burgers on brioche or pretzel buns. Choose from creations such as the Jersey Shore burger with p... READ MORE
Walk into this Logan Square spot and experience Central European country charm. Exposed wooden beams and wood paneled and painted walls surround the comforta... READ MORE
This south-of-the-Loop commercial fishing operation-turned-casual restaurant specializes in jumbo french-fried shrimp, fish "chips," frog legs and whole catfish... READ MORE
Locals pack this Logan Square spot during weekend brunch hours to munch on breakfast burritos, jibarito sandwiches made with fried plantains and other Latin-ins... 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
This Logan Square hole-in-the-wall is the neighborhood go-to spot for Cuban sandwiches, serving up a meaty version of the classic Cubano loaded with roast pork,... READ MORE
This South Loop coffeehouse operates as a social enterprise--meaning its profits are earmarked for nonprofit work--so expect to see a focus on theater, music an... READ MORE
Rich Kewitz, who's also involved with Ukrainian Village's Innjoy, opened this "fancy fast-food" spot in 2012. Think gourmet hot dogs (including a vegan version)... READ MORE
Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and plentiful seating in this family-owned Naperville java joint, which serves pressed sandwiches and wraps along with coffee- ... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
The crew behind Telegraph Wine Bar opened this wood-fired bagel, pizza and pasta restaurant right next door in the former Ciao Napoli spot. Bagels, made in the ... READ MORE
A wide variety of Cuban specialties, sleek decor and easy on-street parking make this lively Western Avenue spot a popular choice. Grilled meats and seafood are... READ MORE
There's more than burritos at this quaint, family-run Mexican stop. Around since 1995, Pancho's is known for its burritos though its tacos, gorditas and sopes a... READ MORE
This appealing Thai eatery sits far from the city's Asian restaurant rows (this style of food is all but unheard of in this corner of Logan Square). The menu fe... READ MORE
Got a taste for a burger, fries and a cherry Coke? How about a chocolate malt with two straws to share with your sweetie? They have all that at Johnny Rockets. ... READ MORE
The folks behind Joy Yee, the perpetually packed pan-Asian restaurant with locations in Chinatown, University Village, Naperville and Evanston, operate this Chi... READ MORE
This casual South Loop spot from the folks behind La Cantina Grill is big on pizza, but it doesn’t stop there. The expansive menu extends to pasta, wings, fried... READ MORE
This Chinatown BYOB puts handmade noodles in focus (literally--an enormous window to the kitchen allows for good views of the staff at work) with a selection o... READ MORE
Part of the national chain of baked good stores (which also has a strong online ordering presence), this Oak Park outpost is located right next to The Lake Thea... READ MORE