- 111 N. Carpenter St., West Town
The sister restaurant of Bucktown's popular Le Bouchon serves up classic French bistro fare--like cassoulet and salade Lyonaise--in a loft-like space across fro... READ MORE
The sister restaurant of Bucktown's popular Le Bouchon serves up classic French bistro fare--like cassoulet and salade Lyonaise--in a loft-like space across fro... READ MORE
Family-friendly Italian eatery features a menu and weekend specials that tour Italy, including lesser-known Northern regions such as Trentino and Lombardi. Incl... READ MORE
Inside this rustic buger bar, look for farm-friendly touches like 10-foot exterior barn doors, antique furniture and wallpaper, an exposed pie-making kitchen an... READ MORE
Gyros, burgers, hot dogs and other "fast food" is served at this West Randolph Street restaurant. Carryout is the norm, but seating is available. Greektown Gyro... READ MORE
At Flo, where there's folk, there's fire. The West Town place is both a gallery for folk art and a funky cafe that specializes in New Mexican cooking (there are... READ MORE
The pleasant, airy atmosphere at this West Town spot is perfect for breakfast or lunch. Wake-up to a good cup of coffee and build your own omelet. Uncle Mike's ... READ MORE
It's hard to miss this budget-friendly Ukrainian Village taqueria: There's a huge, brightly lit yellow sign outside and the storefront's painted in eye-popping ... READ MORE
Five sisters run this inventive Thai restaurant where everything's made-from-scratch with Thai herbs and vegetables from their own garden. Expect exceptionally ... READ MORE
This neighborhood spot caters to all ages, from kid-friendly ice cream creations to contemporary dishes like stir-fry and wraps to older crowds' favorites like ... READ MORE
At this cozy family-run Arlington Heights diner, open since 1971, patrons can savor the homemade chili and apple pie prepared by members of the Spentzos family.... READ MORE
Large and elegant, this restaurant caters to private parties, with facilities to hold 40-250 people. It's mainly booth seating in the dining room with fresh-cut... READ MORE
If you've ever been to Hong Kong, you may have a deja vu experience when you enter the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights. Mitsuwa (formerly Yaohan Plaza)... READ MORE
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... READ MORE
Merchandising 300 guitars (vintage and new), 100 amps, along with numerous guitar accessories, this Humboldt Park dwelling also functions as a hamburger joint, ... 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
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
This West Town spot, in business since 1952, is now run by the original owners' son but still serves the same authentic Puerto Rican fare it has since the start... READ MORE
This West Loop bakery and cafe is due to open on Valentine's Day. The cafe portion will also focus on convenience: Precooked dinners, packaged with reheating in... 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