- 675 N. Franklin St., River North
This River North fast food spot caters to lunch and late-night crowds on their way home from the half-dozen nightclubs located nearby. Patrons can pause to fini... READ MORE
This River North fast food spot caters to lunch and late-night crowds on their way home from the half-dozen nightclubs located nearby. Patrons can pause to fini... READ MORE
In the morning, try apple-cinnamon, blueberry-vanilla and other flavored breakfast cupcakes-- if you're not in the mood for a sugar overload before noon, they'l... READ MORE
This upscale urban bar and restaurant is accented by funky artwork and upbeat music. The menu offers a wide assortment of oversized sandwiches, appetizers, sala... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
Serving pizza, hearty sandwiches, salads and homemade soups, many of the dishes at this casual red-and-gray River North restaurant feature an Italian flair. Spi... READ MORE
This unpretentious cafe caters to the Oak Park and Austin arts community. The olive-green and purple walls are vibrantly decorated with local artists' paintings... READ MORE
A downtown Oak Park mainstay, King and I serves a wide variety of pleasing Thai dishes. Among the most popular: green curry chicken, tom yum (seafood soup), tom... READ MORE
Petersen's has the scoop on ice cream in Oak Park. The historic eatery opened in 1919 and is still serving custom-made ice cream and traditional American favori... READ MORE
Cool treats are the specialty of the house at this Oak Park spot. They include traditional sundaes, specialty sundaes, malts and shakes, floats and ice cream pi... READ MORE
Jerusalem Cafe moved into this larger location next to the Lake Theater in 2005, adding Mediterranean accents to what once was a sterile fast-food joint. The me... READ MORE
Mex Fresh Cafe is a fast-food Mexican concept with a carryout focus. The menu feature burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tamales and gorditas. READ MORE
This spot really lives up to its name, offering carryout in a tiny (and we mean tiny) space. In addition to the bevy of ice cream products (soft-serve custard, ... READ MORE
The no-frills facade and dining room aren't much for eye candy, but the real draw here is the made-from-scratch soul food. Breakfast includes choices like biscu... READ MORE
This Euro-flaired shop offers around 1,400 international wine choices, with a focus on smaller producers and boutique wine, plus they have the major players. Ta... READ MORE
This friendly hole-in-the wall River North spot is a quick, convenient stop for greasy-spoon breakfast fare and diner-style lunch favorites such as burgers, san... READ MORE
This River North shop from the owner of Gilt Bar will sell just one thing: rich, artisan doughnuts. Options include old-fashioned buttermilk doughnuts, gingerbr... READ MORE
The folks behind the original Printer's Row quick-service Mexican spot are also the brains of this River North sister site. Although Flaco’s (which translates t... READ MORE
The second shop of this popular South Side coffee lounge opens in River North in February. The original location was opened in Woodlawn to provide a safe haven ... READ MORE
Since opening in April 2012, this counter service spot has been serving up classic fast food including burgers, hot dogs and smoked chicken and ribs. READ MORE