- 2142 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park
Fans of kefir, the yogurt-like dairy product that allegedly fights fatigue, enhances the immune system, promotes gastrointestinal health and might even cure a h... READ MORE
Fans of kefir, the yogurt-like dairy product that allegedly fights fatigue, enhances the immune system, promotes gastrointestinal health and might even cure a h... READ MORE
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot is one grocery store where it's OK to eat the food. There's a cafe in addition to the upscale market, so you can relax and eat before shoppin... READ MORE
Tom and Wendee Manderscheid decided to leave the day-job grind of advertising in 1991 and open their own business. After considering several options, they decid... READ MORE
This boisterous Spanish restaurant is thronged by Lincoln Park types who clamor for the tasty, inexpensive tapas. Prepare to wait up to two hours for a table on... READ MORE
French-influenced seafood is the specialty at this upscale eatery. Chef/owner Mark Grosz explores more than the expected range of fish on his ever-changing, awa... READ MORE
Old and young congregate in this small eatery to chow down on one of the soups du jour--12 are served hot every day. During the summer months, the Soupbox becom... READ MORE
Local culinary legend Charlie Trotter calls this gourmet takeout shop "an experiment" in translating his culinary philosophy into an accessible neighborhood pla... READ MORE
This New Orleans-themed eatery in Lakeview eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the al... 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
Popular with Northwestern students and Evanston locals, this casual spot serves a variety of baked items, but is best known for fresh-made scones (try the ginge... READ MORE
It's easy to feel comfortable here, whether you're enjoying the weather and a cup of coffee at the tables outside, or sitting in the window bay on a pillow. Pul... READ MORE
Lincoln Park loves this tiny cupcake specialty shop; the lineup features 30 made-from-scratch choices like key lime, chocolate peanut butter, red velvet and coc... READ MORE
The first outpost of the Chicago chain in the suburbs, Argo Tea in Evanston is trying to find a niche in a college town already glutted with coffee shops. The c... READ MORE
Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm, the duo behind Boka, Landmark, and Girl & the Goat, are also behind this American bistro in Lincoln Park's Park View Hotel with award-... READ MORE
This casual storefront spot serves as Bridgeport's living room, welcoming everyone from construction workers fueling up for the day READ MORE
In addition to the rotating list of 16 fro yo flavors -- including sweet low-fat and fat-free selections such as cake batter, red velvet cake and peanut butter ... READ MORE
This Lakeview fro-yo spot boasts eight flavors and about 18 toppings that are yours for the taking. Request a fill up with raspberry, blueberry, peach mango, ch... READ MORE
This Old Town froyo spot has a perky interior with green and yellow tones throughout. Flavors include vanilla, peanut and mango peach, but are always rotating. ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park chocolate shop specializes in gourmet Belgian chocolates with ingredients delivered weekly from Belgium. In the shop's glass cases you'll find... READ MORE