- 738 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Lincoln Park
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
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 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 beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... 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
This no-frills Uptown counter-service spot specializes in submarine sandwiches and also offers a hodge-podge of burgers, gyros, tacos and chicken wings. Breakfa... 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 retro-style Uptown grill runs the gamut from hot dogs to pizza (and hits everything in between, including tacos and mostaccioli). The classic red, white an... READ MORE
This counter-service bakery and deli, which comes to River North by way of Jackson Hole, Wyo., offers breakfast and lunch daily. Look for challah French toast, ... READ MORE
A stand at the Green City Market in its early days, this popular bakery (still a Green City staple) offers baked goods, salads and sandwiches at this sunny, bi-... 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
Owner Jim Stephens originally intended this spot to be a new location for now-shuttered leather bar Chicago Eagle, but neighborhood objections and a liquor lice... READ MORE
Piping hot pots of coffee and an extensive breakfast and lunch menu fuel this River North corner spot, a downtown offshoot of several established suburban loca... READ MORE
Grahamwich introduces a new menu and prices on April 1. Instead of $10 sammies across the board, they range from $7-$10, and two sizes of snacks ($3 and $5) wil... READ MORE
With oddball names like the Tonya Harding Club, the Dirty Suede and the Wam-O, the laundry list of steamed sandwiches at this bagel shop tops out at about 85 ch... READ MORE
This casual, diner-like River North concept from the Rosebud restaurant family aims for a casual European atmosphere with comfort food that pulls together influ... 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 eatery serves eggs, pancakes, sandwiches and other filling breakfast and lunch fare. Specialties include the Cajun breakfast -- homemade hash ... 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 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