- 3030 N. Racine Ave., Lake View
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... READ MORE
This city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... READ MORE
This vibrant, family-owned Bridgeport BYOB, a favorite for counter-service among artists and students in the neighborhood, serves up generous portions of Medite... READ MORE
Teas such as tangerine-ginger come from organic brand Rishi, while baristas put Metropolis espresso to use in coffee drinks such as a Nutella latte and a chocol... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot is one grocery store where it's OK to eat the food. There's a cafe in addition to the upscale market, so you can relax and eat before shoppin... READ MORE
Tom and Wendee Manderscheid decided to leave the day-job grind of advertising in 1991 and open their own business. After considering several options, they decid... READ MORE
Stephen Nicoli, a.k.a. 'Nic', (the Store), and longtime buddy Dean Zanella (312 Chicago) own this low-key neighborhood tavern in Lincoln Park, which serves casu... READ MORE
A warm, well-lit restaurant with Thai decor, this Lincoln Park staple has been providing Thai delights for 10 years. Staples like pad Thai and pad seeuw are se... READ MORE
Dd Dogs is a regular hangout for Northwestern students and young local workers in search of a quick lunch or dinner. The small counter service spot features bri... READ MORE
Foodstuffs gourmet supermarket offers a constantly shifting variety of comfort-food dishes -- great for diners looking for restaurant quality food but burnt out... READ MORE
Julius Meinl (pronounced MY'nl), features standard coffees plus specialty brews, including decadent�Vienna ice cream coffee (vanilla ice cream with espresso and... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, this Lincoln Park location of the local chain features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for ... READ MORE
This authentic Italian Wrigleyville cafe will more than double in size when it opens its new digs across the street in early February 2012. The new 2,000-square... READ MORE
It's hard to miss this 20-seat Bridgeport quick-serve restaurant, sitting under the Dan Ryan Expressway. Just look for that enormous mural on the side of the bu... READ MORE
This walk-up hot dog stand offers a wide range of red hots starting at $2, as well as sandwiches and other grab-and-go foods. A popular stop for White Sox fans ... READ MORE
Two-foot-high statues of roosters dressed as chefs decorate this Lakeview counter-service eatery, which specializes in natural, hormone-free roasted chickens so... READ MORE
This Boystown sandwich shop (from the owners behind Nhu Lan Bakery) specializes in the same Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches that have made its Lincoln Square coun... READ MORE
Many of the neighborhood twentysomethings that frequent this Lakeview Mediterranean fast-food spot take their chicken and shrimp kabobs, gyros and Jerusalem sal... READ MORE