- 3030 N. Racine Ave., Lake View
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... 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
This Lakeview Thai restaurant does a large carryout business on the first floor, while the second floor houses a homey, casual dining room. A menu of traditiona... READ MORE
This gigantic, independent coffee house in Lakeview East encourages patrons to sit, read, think, and chat all day -- and, of course, drink coffee. Beans are roa... READ MORE
Whether you're just waking up or you're itching for an omelet at 6 p.m., you'll find what you want at this longstanding Evanston breakfast-focused spot. Since t... READ MORE
Brothers John abd Brian Kim are the force behind The Brother's K Coffeehouse, serving only fair-trade coffee from Rogers Park's lauded Metropolis roasters and p... READ MORE
A classic retro diner (the menu and walls are packed with cheesy '50s-style pictures) Clarke's specializes in breakfast all day and night, with heaping piles of... READ MORE
This popular pan-Asian BYOB eatery attracts a colorful, diverse crowd of Lakeview loyals who gather here for cheap dates, dinner before a night of bar hopping o... READ MORE
Julius Meinl (pronounced MY'nl), features standard coffees plus specialty brews, including decadent�Vienna ice cream coffee (vanilla ice cream with espresso and... READ MORE
This casual Thai BYOB features starters like tom yum soup, chicken satay, fried wontons and fish cakes, and moves into classic rice and noodle dishes like curry... 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
You can find crowds at Peet's Coffee and Tea almost any time of day, with local workers and residents stopping in for caffeine on the go and Northwestern studen... 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
A casual Italian sandwich and pizza shop, Rollin' To Go is almost constantly filled with Northwestern students while school is in session. While you're waiting ... READ MORE
This very affordable Cuban spot in Roscoe Village turns out delicious hot Cuban sandwiches such as Cubano, media noche, ropa vieja and timba (guava and Swiss ch... READ MORE
Sheridan stop Red Line commuters, look no farther for your sushi fix. Or, for that matter, your pork chop fix. This Uptown spot, once a standard sushi restauran... READ MORE
This Rogers Park coffeehouse serves coffee brewed using straight up, unblended Ethiopian beans. The result is a bold, chocolately cuppa joe. Cafe fare includes ... READ MORE
The husband-and-wife team that oversees this earthy coffee house is focused on sharing a taste of Africa with Lakeview. They bring a discerning eye for coffee, ... 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