- 720 Clark St., Evanston
A classic retro diner (the menu and walls are packed with cheesy '50s-style pictures) Clarke's specializes in breakfast all day and night, with heaping piles of... READ MORE
A classic retro diner (the menu and walls are packed with cheesy '50s-style pictures) Clarke's specializes in breakfast all day and night, with heaping piles of... READ MORE
Pick and choose from more than 70 fresh ingredients and create your own stir-fry at this Evanston location. Flat Top offers seasonal seafood, meat, fruit and ve... READ MORE
This casual Evanston restaurant serves plenty of vegetarian fare, along with American and Mexican classics. Daily lunch specials are offered as well as a Saturd... READ MORE
Chicken is king at Sher Main Grill, whether served over salad, on a sandwich or covered in parmesan cheese. The casual eatery caters local cubicle dwellers from... READ MORE
This laid-back coffee shop caters to a diverse crowd ranging from from Northwestern professors and Evanston locals picking up coffee in the morning to out of to... READ MORE
This Evanston restaurant and bakery has long been a destination for die-hard vegans and vegetarians. Uninitiates can sample the joys of high-protein meals made ... READ MORE
If there's one word that describes this popular Evanston restaurant, it would have to be "eclectic." Owners Eric Singer and Ken Pospiech have filled the restau... READ MORE
The boisterous strains of Dixieland and zydeco music can be heard from the sidewalk, heralding the southern, roadside atmosphere of Dixie Kitchen. The interior ... READ MORE
This Eastern European-style bakery in Wicker Park offers a large selection of desserts and breads. Coffee, espresso and cappuccino are also available. Get your ... READ MORE
The owners wanted this Wicker Park spot to come as close to a real Italian gelateria as possible, so nearly everything in the shop was brought over from Italy, ... READ MORE
Though it got its start as an oven-baked sub shop, this Ukrainian Village breakfast and lunch spot now has a versatile menu beyond sandwiches, including breakfa... READ MORE
Popular with Northwestern students and Evanston locals, this casual spot serves a variety of baked items, but is best known for fresh-made scones (try the ginge... READ MORE
Carol Watson (Milk & Honey) is behind this carryout-focused Italian deli and espresso bar in Wicker Park. The pastry case showcases deli meats and cheeses, the ... READ MORE
If it all feels familiar, it's not because that's your grandma's couch you're sitting on (though we wouldn't blame you for mistaking it for something out of her... READ MORE
This Wicker Park bagel shop hawks bagels sourced from local fave New York Bagel & Bialy, as well as more than a dozen varieties of cream cheeses and spreads. St... READ MORE
Dutch-style pancakes are the specialty of the house at this BYOB Wicker Park spot. The breakfast cakes are slightly thicker than a traditional crepe and are ser... READ MORE
Brewed-to-order coffee and tea is the main event at this Division Street coffeehouse. Underneath a canopy of street lights, you'll find baristas toiling away in... READ MORE
This contemporary American restaurant, which has garnered quite the following in the ‘burbs for its upscale seasonal fare, has opened a third location in Wicker... READ MORE
Opened in June 2012, this is the second Chicago area location of Peeled, first opened on North and Sheffield Avenues by vegetarian Keith Pegues and Department o... READ MORE
Bagels come in sweet and savory varieties like oregano parmesan, oat bran bialy and pumpernickel. Organic house-made cream cheese spreads are also available. READ MORE