- 1900 S. State St., South Loop
This South Loop burger eatery serves turkey, veggie and chicken burgers on brioche or pretzel buns. Choose from creations such as the Jersey Shore burger with p... READ MORE
This South Loop burger eatery serves turkey, veggie and chicken burgers on brioche or pretzel buns. Choose from creations such as the Jersey Shore burger with p... READ MORE
This south-of-the-Loop commercial fishing operation-turned-casual restaurant specializes in jumbo french-fried shrimp, fish "chips," frog legs and whole catfish... READ MORE
Partners Gary Strauss and Tony D'Alessandro (you might remember D'Alessandro from season six of Hell's Kitchen) serve favorites such as fish and chips, grilled ... READ MORE
This South Loop coffeehouse operates as a social enterprise--meaning its profits are earmarked for nonprofit work--so expect to see a focus on theater, music an... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this BYOB pizza spot in the Gold Coast. Like its counterparts on State Street and in the Loop, it's known for its deep-d... READ MORE
The River North outpost of this family-owned taqueria caters to cravings for authentic Mexican eats from huevos rancheros and chilaquiles for breakfast to taco... READ MORE
Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and plentiful seating in this family-owned Naperville java joint, which serves pressed sandwiches and wraps along with coffee- ... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
A hangout for students from nearby Columbia College, the Snack Shop has lots of comfortable booths, cheap food and a menu full of choices. It's not really a p... READ MORE
Bake for Me! offers breakfast items such as bagels, scones, muffins and cinnamon rolls; during lunch hour there are fresh homemade soups, seasonal fruit salads,... READ MORE
The eye-catching dessert cases at this Chinatown bakery are impossible to ignore, a kaleidoscope of colors and textures highlighted by small cakes such as straw... READ MORE
This little Chinese restaurant on the ground floor of Hotel Tokyo is almost exclusively takeout and delivery. Anyone wanting to dine in had better be part of an... READ MORE
Tongs Polynesian Village is located at 1239 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville. READ MORE
Uncle Steve's is carryout and delivery only. But if you want to eat it while it's fresh you can get a pie or a slice of their traditional hand tossed crispy, th... READ MORE
This cash-only diner serves up cheap, American fare for breakfast and lunch. Chow down on anything from housemade soups to pancakes to burgers. READ MORE
The folks behind Hackney’s Printer’s Row are also behind this Mexican spot just a few doors north of their burger-friendly South Loop eatery. Although Flaco’s (... READ MORE
The aesthetic of this South Loop cafe brings the outside in through natural wood stools and tables, which set the stage for upscale cafe food in a simple, Europ... READ MORE
This South Loop/Printer's Row-area eatery serves fresh boneless and breaded wings, cooked to order, fried and tossed in your choice of nine sauces -- savory sel... READ MORE
Formerly Steve's Deli, the delicatessen tradition continues with Brendan Sodikoff's newest restaurant. Look for traditional Jewish deli favorites like gefilte f... READ MORE