- 3254 W. Lawrence Ave., Albany Park
The understated exterior of this small Chinese restaurant makes the elegant interior a surprise. Great Sea, which opened in 1988, serves dishes both simple and ... READ MORE
The understated exterior of this small Chinese restaurant makes the elegant interior a surprise. Great Sea, which opened in 1988, serves dishes both simple and ... READ MORE
Two North Park restaurants--one Italian, one Mexican--are rolled together with Angelo's Pizza and Mi Rancho. The food is very tasty, no matter which part of th... READ MORE
An Evanston staple, Cross Rhodes attracts customers from Evanston to Highland Park who keep coming back for the great food and casual neighborhood feel. The gyr... READ MORE
Seafood with a bit of Cajun flair, Davis Street Fishmarket flies in fresh fish daily. The restaurant ditched its former Key West theme for a classier vibe, with... READ MORE
A tiny counter-service burger joint, Little Island also serves up hot dogs, milkshakes and sandwiches, primarily to local workers on the go. If you'd rather sti... READ MORE
Mandarin House seems almost like a speakeasy, with only a tiny window in a wooden door offering a glimpse of the restaurant inside. Frequented by Northwestern s... READ MORE
This casual BYOB in Albany Park features authentic Thai flavors in dishes like roast duck, lad nar (rice noodles with bean gravy and meat), spicy red snapper an... READ MORE
Mongolian beef and chicken, orange chicken and chicken with garlic sauce are the most popular items at Hunan Star. The small Chinese restaurant is mostly carry ... READ MORE
Kuni's offers Japanese cuisine served in a simple and peaceful setting. Diners can sit at the wooden tables or watch Chef Yuji Kunii work at the sushi bar. Th... READ MORE
Serving up coffee, sandwiches and paninis along with a wide array of sweet treats, Cafe Mozart attracts a regular crowd of Northwestern students and locals stop... READ MORE
Koi, a concept from Bing Zhou (Chen's Mandarin Szechwan Cuisine), serves a mish-mash of old Chinese favorites (sesame chicken, Peking duck) and inventive sushi ... READ MORE
Looking for a quick sushi fix? Try this new Evanston spot, where you order at the counter and either carry out or eat in on a Japanese wooden tray. The most unu... READ MORE
This Guatemalan-based family dining restaurant chain (which has partnered up Levy Family Partners, an investment arm of Chicago restaurateur Larry Levy) has ope... READ MORE
An independent coffee shop with Bohemian style, Pick a Cup hosts a communal computer and plenty of board games, displays and sells work for local artists and ha... READ MORE
The staff at this gelateria not only make their own gelato, but they also decorate it by hand every morning to entice customers. Varieties change daily, but opt... READ MORE
For more than 30 years, Tag's Bakery has been providing freshly made treats for party planners and locals with a sweet tooth. Florentine cookies are the signatu... READ MORE
This longstanding Middle Eastern spot (it's been open since 1990) stands out among the many Albany Park spots offering similar menus of standards such as baba g... READ MORE
The daily deals at this small Albany Park eatery include $1 tacos, combo meals that come with a can of soda and daily breakfast and lunch specials. Cheque’s als... READ MORE
A family-friendly diner by day and sports bar by night, JT's Bar & Grill serves breakfast all day along with bar food classics such as burgers, nachos and mozza... READ MORE
Make a lunch stop at this vegetarian-friendly Evanston BYOB, which serves paninis, gyros, salads, soups and sandwiches. READ MORE