- 3000 N. Lincoln Ave., Lake View
The massive menu at this Lakeview diner, also known as Sam & George's, features all-day breakfast fare such as pancakes, steak and eggs, waffles and omelets. Lu... READ MORE
The massive menu at this Lakeview diner, also known as Sam & George's, features all-day breakfast fare such as pancakes, steak and eggs, waffles and omelets. Lu... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot is a '50s-style diner where you can get a one-third-pound burger or a less-generous "kiddie"-size burger with all the normal fixings for less... READ MORE
Fourteen counter stools provide most of the seating at this 24-hour Lakeview eatery, which originally was built from fused-together Evanston street cars in the1... READ MORE
This building, flashy both inside and out, is perhaps the capstone of owner Dick Portillo's famous chain of stores offering what he calls "the finest in Chicago... READ MORE
At the same location since 1972, this popular, moderately priced French creperie and cafe emphasizes casual French fare. Classics include the coq au vin and mu... READ MORE
Thanks to a lively atmosphere and word-of-mouth recommendation, this authentic Colombian steakhouse is a neighborhood favorite. The bulk of the menu is meat, in... READ MORE
With rock 'n' roll wafting from the jukebox, the smell of hamburgers sizzling on the grill, and gleaming aluminum everywhere, it's easy to imagine you're on the... READ MORE
This upscale Latin restaurant and bar in Lakeview offers late-night dining and DJs. The menu features inventive dishes from Spain, Cuba, the Philippines, Colomb... READ MORE
Karyn Calabrese, the woman behind Karyn's "raw foodist" restaurant in Lincoln Park, has opened a second location in the former Earth Mothers address (raw foodis... READ MORE
Giny Sedivy, who did stints at Tru and Artopolis Bakey Café & Agora and Sweet Mandy B's, has opened her own pastry and coffee shop in the former Sunflour locati... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, this Lakeview location of Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for sale b... READ MORE
This below-street-level Lincoln Park spot is like a culinary survey of the whole of Asia. The largest section of the menu features Thai favorites (one of the ow... READ MORE
This contemporary American spot in Hotel Felix, a River North boutique hotel, features an 80-seat modern-meets-rustic dining room accented by reclaimed oak, dis... READ MORE
Pastry chefs Phoebe Walters and Kate McNamara, the duo behind this Boystown bakery, formerly Phoebe's Cupcakes, have expanded from a cupcake shop to a full-fled... READ MORE
This trendy Lakeview taqueria offers Mexican food that's as fresh as it is fast to a cross-section of customers that includes local high school students, neighb... READ MORE
The River North outpost of this healthy eatery chain serves the same natural, organic, low-sugar items as its other Chicago locations. After losing 55 pounds at... READ MORE
This national chain once had a bigger outpost in Lakeview, but come this August it will downsize to the retail spot inside the Belmont "L" stop. Look for the sa... READ MORE
This bar and restaurant from the team behind Cortland's Garage and The Stretch features several screens in which to watch some of Chicago's favorite sports team... READ MORE
Napa Valley meets Chicago in this American wine bar with a comfort food menu featuring seasonal ingredients like braised short ribs, honey brined pork chops and... READ MORE
Named after two Chicago icons (the Ferris wheel and Cracker Jack), this River North restaurant (located in the Mile North Hotel) aims to offer guests a complete... READ MORE