- 2919 W. Touhy Ave., West Rogers Park
Stock up on Kosher treats including cookies, cakes, bagels and challah at this Rogers Park bakery. READ MORE
Stock up on Kosher treats including cookies, cakes, bagels and challah at this Rogers Park bakery. READ MORE
Known for scrumptious cheesecakes, this Rogers Park bakery also offers an assortment of cakes, cookies and brownies. READ MORE
This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... READ MORE
The dome-shaped brick ovens are always fired up at this bakery on Devon Avenue. Crusty breads and turnovers come out hot all day long. This is only place in the... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop in Ravenswood is home to students, commuters and those looking for a comfortable place to surf the Internet away from home. Drip a... READ MORE
This cozy coffee spot in West Town has become a neighborhood fave with its delicious snacks and quiet atmosphere. READ MORE
This Lincoln Square spot in the Rockwell Crossing area offers a full sit-down menu on one side, with options ranging from waffles to flatbread sandwiches. On th... READ MORE
This eclectic cafe once housed a tavern, and while there's no booze these days, you still can belly up to the oak bar for a wide range of coffee drinks. All bea... READ MORE
This cute neighborhood cafe serves Umbria coffee as well as salads, panini, cold sandwiches and baked goods, all made in-house. A variety of young professionals... READ MORE
Air pots and espresso are noticably absent at this Wrigleyville neighborhood cafe specializing in Spanish-style coffee roasted on site in small batches. The men... READ MORE
This Devon Avnue place is sort of like the McDonald's of Indian sweets and snacks. The counter area's even roped off into lanes so you can queue up when crowds ... READ MORE
Baker Rida Shahin, whose creations can be found at a handful of popular restaurants around town, is behind this European-style bakery in West Town. The house sp... READ MORE
A contender for best banh mi spot in the city, this tiny shop in Lincoln Square serves the classic Vietnamese sandwiches on fresh baguettes baked in-house. The ... READ MORE
Richard Park and Eddie Hwang, a NoMi vet, offer a seasonal menu of sandwiches and salads and a selection of pastries at this casual North Side counter-service c... READ MORE
Soups, sandwiches and other cafe fare based on recipes from chef-director Mary Ellen Diaz, who worked previously at North Pond and the now-shuttered Printer's R... READ MORE
This Ravenswood sister spot of the Wicker Park bagel shop replicates the same menu and decor of the original location, with the added bonus of booze with your b... READ MORE
This European-style coffee bar is a bit different from your typical cafe. There’s no menu board, no branded merchandise, no syrups or pour-overs, and no wifi. Y... READ MORE
Owner Rowena “Rowie” Reyes earned a loyal following creating cupcakes for school fundraisers in the past year and a half--so much so that she's moved from a com... READ MORE
Home of the "cruffle" (a one-bite cake truffle), this West Town sweets shop serves up sweet and savory seasonal cakes in flavors like sweet corn, beer 'n bacon ... READ MORE
Accomplished local roasters Dark Matter already have proved they know how to run a coffee shop—Humboldt Park's Star Lounge—but this week-old Dark Matter cafe is... READ MORE