- 111 N. Wabash Ave., The Loop
The wall of hot sauces, arranged floor to ceiling, should alert any diner that a meal full of soul is in store. A soft Zydeco soundtrack plays under this room's... READ MORE
The wall of hot sauces, arranged floor to ceiling, should alert any diner that a meal full of soul is in store. A soft Zydeco soundtrack plays under this room's... READ MORE
Lawry's the Prime Rib has occupied this Italian Renaissance-inspired mansion since May 1974. Lawry's offers several dining spaces: the small Edwardian Room, the... READ MORE
The signature yellow umbrellas of Au Bon Pain are a common sight downtown. The French version of fast food, Au Bon Pain serves breakfast and light lunch fare... READ MORE
After experiencing 20 years of success in Lincoln Park, Potbelly Sandwich Works opened a second location in the heart of the Loop in 1997 (although the address ... READ MORE
This lively Mexican dining room serves up traditional favorites. Don't miss the center of attention: a fire pit grilling meats of all kinds. READ MORE
The Oak Park outpost of the national coffee chain also offers muffins, pastries and cookies. READ MORE
Brian's Juice Bar and Deli tries to prove that healthy fast food doesn't have to be an oxymoron. Besides a standard assortment of deli sandwiches, the small sho... READ MORE
Located right at the corner of North, Damen and Milwaukee, Flash Taco is classier than your run-of-the-mill late-night taco stand. And if you ask us, the food t... READ MORE
Named after the old-fashioned potbelly stove that greets its hungry customers, this sub shop is a sandwich factory for take-out eats or sit-down meals. READ MORE
This Wicker Park BYOB serves traditional Italian favorites. Appetizers include baked clams and calamari, served grilled or fried. Salads lean toward classics su... READ MORE
This tiny fast food joint has a huge menu, offering everything from hot dogs to tacos to mozzarella sticks. READ MORE
This no-frills lunch spot has been providing Chicago's answer to New York-style deli sandwiches since the early 1980s. Choose from popular sandwiches such as ro... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for sale by the ounce. Imported from... READ MORE
This independent coffee house encourages patrons to sit, read, think, and chat all day -- and, of course, drink coffee. Beans are roasted at Intelligentsia's Ro... READ MORE
It's not impossible to find a taqueria and an antique shop on the same street. But how about in the same storefront? Co-owner Ashley Ortiz says, "I tell people ... READ MORE
Waffle sandwiches? This new Streeterville fast-casual spot fills these breakfast staples with sweet and savory fillings like burrata and olive oil, barbecue pul... READ MORE
Andrew Brochu (Graham Elliot, Kith and Kin) takes classic American bar food and turns it on its head at this new Wicker Park spot. Among the menu's offerings ar... READ MORE
This bright River North brunch spot serves sweet and savory brunch options like grilled Croque Monsieur sandwiches, hearty skillets with crispy red potatoes, da... READ MORE
Formerly S3 Kitchen, the small sushi bar (which seats just about 30 people) encompasses simplicity and freshness by offering made-to-order sushi, seasonal soups... READ MORE
Vegetarian dishes aren't always healthy, as evidenced by some of this cafe's hearty menu offerings like the warm vegan brownie sundae, chopped quinoa salad with... READ MORE