- 1121 Half Day Rd., Bannockburn
Newport specializes in more than a dozen blends of coffee, roasted several times weekly in a vintage Dietrich roaster right on the cafe premises. Order a cup fu... READ MORE
Newport specializes in more than a dozen blends of coffee, roasted several times weekly in a vintage Dietrich roaster right on the cafe premises. Order a cup fu... READ MORE
Nature lovers can spend all day at the Chicago Botanic Garden thanks to its on-site eatery. Providing salads, sandwiches and desserts -- and offering breakfast ... READ MORE
This quaint shop on downtown Batavia's main drag serves up pastries and desserts in addition to, of course, coffee and tea. Run by a mother and daughter team, L... READ MORE
The mega-popular Harry Caray's restaurant and bar has expanded into the suburbs. On the menu: Italian steakhouse fare, including chicken Vesuvio, broiled lamb c... READ MORE
If there's one thing Lalo's is especially well known for, it's the margarita. It comes in lemon, strawberry, kiwi, peach and mango flavors. Lalo's is named afte... READ MORE
This breakfast and lunch spot serves cleverly named dishes such as the Empty Nest Egg, Eggs Actly and Egg Cellent. READ MORE
Salsa made right at your table, live music, and authentic Mexican fare makes this a lively weekend hangout. The menu boasts tons of options, from steak to seafo... READ MORE
This Schaumburg karaoke bar is trimmed in island kitsch. A menu of deep-fried delights, burgers, sandwiches and Barnaby's pizza will prop you up while you wait ... READ MORE
Crepes are in order at this tiny Elmhurst cafe, with traditional sweet and breakfast options. The savory menu is lined with options like the "veggie" with spina... READ MORE
Located inside the Westin Hotel, this restaurant features a wide range of Italian dishes created by Executive Chef Mychael Bonner. Open for breakfast, lunch, an... READ MORE
This Glenview cafe serves up classic diner fare like French toast and waffles for breakfast and sandwiches like Cuban paninis, avocado swiss burgers and New Yor... 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
One of the seven Chicago area locations, this full-service family restaurant/ice cream parlor is run by the fourth generation of the Anderson family. Settle in ... 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
At this friendly cafe and diner, rush hour communters swing by for a cup of joe and breakfast items while busy moms stop in at lunchtime for salads, panini and ... READ MORE
Hotcakes Caf� in Wilmette's village center is a cozy place offering homestyle, homemade breakfasts and lunch. A stack of steaming hotcakes stands in for the "O"... READ MORE
Stop in this java spot for coffee, tea, bagels and muffins in the morning; come back in the afternoon for sweets such as chocolate-covered graham crackers. READ MORE
The former deli has expanded to offer hearty dishes like pork chops with potatoes and peppers, homemade rigatoni in creamy vodka sauce and fried meatball or bre... READ MORE
Fill up on fresh-baked breads and goods like doughnuts, paczkis, bacon buns, cupcakes and morning essentials from this bright little bakery to start the day wit... READ MORE
Though there are plenty of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, consider the slow-roasted cochinita pibil (pork) tacos, peppery-sweet from spices and citrus... READ MORE