- 802 W. Dempster St., Evanston
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... READ MORE
Get that neighborhood bar feeling smack in the middle of the Loop at this cozy tavern. With signature cocktails, 24 beers on tap, and a menu with a selection of... READ MORE
Named after the National Treasury of England, this Loop staple (originally modeled after a classic English pub) has been serving Chicagoland since the late 1960... READ MORE
With an extensive wine list and a menu of prime steaks, Pete Miller's is one of the top destinations for a more spendy dinner in Evanston. Whether you have some... READ MORE
From noon to 1 p.m., expect long lines at Gigio's Pizzeria when Northwestern students and Evanston professionals on lunch pack in for the cheeseburgers and New ... READ MORE
This friendly joint offers Big Mickeys (that's a quarter-pound burger), gyro platters and crispy fried shrimp among other fast-food offerings. The kitchen is vi... READ MORE
Quick eats without the rushed taste. Yummy fried appetizers and huge gyro platters mean you won't leave hungry, and it costs less than 2 bucks for a cheeseburge... READ MORE
The Evanston branch of Al's #1 Italian Beef is popular with local workers and college students piling in for the quick counter service and moderately priced bur... READ MORE
Once an actual fire station, Fire House Grill now keeps the theme with vintage uniforms and pictures and photographs of firefighters at work. The bar brings in ... READ MORE
Friday's packs 'em in, especially on weekends. There's a big selections of munchies -- like buffalo wings and spinach dip -- plus entrees including steak, chop... READ MORE
This classic fast-food joint serves up -- you guessed it -- hot dogs, burgers and fries in a retro-cool establishment. On weeknights and Sunday nights, indoor s... READ MORE
Located in the heart of downtown Oak Park, this casual eatery offers hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches and the like. READ MORE
This Loop fast food spot caters to the rushed financial district lunch crowd with a focus on grab-and-go basics. In addition to double cheeseburgers, Chicago-st... READ MORE
The bustling dining room at this Oak Park location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s, serves up something for e... READ MORE
This casual Loop quick-serve, part of a local mini-chain founded by George and Manolis Alpogianis in 1996, features the beloved Chicago-style dog alongside a li... READ MORE
Tucked in along Lower Wacker Drive just east of the Wabash Avenue bridge, this seasonal Chicago Riverwalk spot, a full-service restaurant with wait staff, off... READ MORE
Marcus Samuelsson, James Beard Foundation award-winning chef, cookbook author and TV host (and the man behind C-House and C-View in the Affinia Chicago) shows h... READ MORE
This casual Loop quick-serve, part of a local mini-chain founded by George and Manolis Alpogianis in 1996, features the beloved Chicago-style dog alongside a ... READ MORE
Can't decide what you want for lunch? You're in luck. This spot now marries three favorites. One half of the operation houses Halsted Street Deli, a popular lun... READ MORE