- 628 S. Clark St., South Loop
In-and-out thin crust pizzeria in the South Loop. READ MORE
In-and-out thin crust pizzeria in the South Loop. READ MORE
Owned by self-described Francophiles, Al's Deli has been serving up sandwiches to hungry Northwestern students and faculty since 1949. A window display of their... READ MORE
At this tiny, romantic cafe, the staff works hard to please. The intimate dining room is reminiscent of a French country inn, complete with fresh-cut flowers. R... READ MORE
This laid-back coffee shop caters to a diverse crowd ranging from from Northwestern professors and Evanston locals picking up coffee in the morning to out of to... READ MORE
Owner Matthew O'Malley of Mainstay Hospitality (Park Grill, Grace O'Malley's, Wabash Tap) brought in Kendal Duque (most known for his time at Sepia) to bring a ... READ MORE
This outpost of the popular pan-Asian chain, which moved into larger digs in May of 2007, features a the same massive menu packed with globetrotting noodle and ... READ MORE
Serving Mandarin, Szechwan and Cantonese dishes since 1973, specialties here include mu shu pork with homemade pancakes and the kuo-tae fried dumpling appetizer... READ MORE
This casual Chinatown Square spot specializes in dim sum ordered "sushi style"--that is, by checking boxes on a carbon-copy form, as opposed to plucking plates ... READ MORE
This second location of the Wilmette-based Japanese import market carries everything you need to make your own sushi at home, from fresh hamachi to ginger. Rath... READ MORE
Although the menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and calzones, the best bet here is the pizza. The create your own option lets you pick a crust (regular or wh... READ MORE
This South Loop neighborhood Mexican eatery offers affordable, traditional dishes, including enchiladas, steak tacos and chiles rellenos, plus more ambitious fa... READ MORE
Froots is temporarily closed. If your lunch break keeps turning into a fast-food binge, Froots offers a healthy alternative. The Florida-based chain opened a lo... READ MORE
This Chicago Avenue outpost is one of two Evanston HomeMade Pizza Co. locations providing an healthier, customizable alternative to frozen supermarket pizzas. D... 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
The folks behind Joy Yee, the perpetually packed pan-Asian restaurant with locations in Chinatown, University Village, Naperville and Evanston, operate this Chi... READ MORE
This casual spot is housed on the ground level of the Travelodge Hotel on Harrison Street in the Loop. The menu is made up of gyros and other quick bites, with ... READ MORE
A Chinatown outpost of this family-owned Vietnamese eatery in Uptown serves its well-loved barbecue pork, ham and other French-Vietnamese sandwiches, or banh mi... READ MORE
This modern South Loop breakfast spot uses French irons to produce two styles of sweet and savory waffles: Brussels and Liege. Sugar pearls within the dough exp... READ MORE
Great for date nights, this quiet French restaurant serves classic dishes with seasonal ingredients like braised short ribs, oyster of the day, pan seared foie ... READ MORE
Located in Northwestern University's Norris Center, this collegiate outpost of local celebri-chef Rick Bayless' popular restaurant is the chain's first on a col... READ MORE