- 640 N. Wells St., River North
Orchestrated '50s mayhem recalls the diner in the old television series "Happy Days." Ed's is jam-packed with action: period decor and memorabilia, deejays spin... READ MORE
Orchestrated '50s mayhem recalls the diner in the old television series "Happy Days." Ed's is jam-packed with action: period decor and memorabilia, deejays spin... READ MORE
Family-friendly Italian eatery features a menu and weekend specials that tour Italy, including lesser-known Northern regions such as Trentino and Lombardi. Incl... READ MORE
The contemporary-yet-casual Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Indian restaurant resides next door to its sister sushi restaurant Roka Akor. On the menu, you'll find optio... READ MORE
In the morning, try apple-cinnamon, blueberry-vanilla and other flavored breakfast cupcakes-- if you're not in the mood for a sugar overload before noon, they'l... READ MORE
Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and plentiful seating in this family-owned Naperville java joint, which serves pressed sandwiches and wraps along with coffee- ... READ MORE
Snack on omelets, pancakes and other breakfast fare and then get your boots buffed at this River North eatery. In addition to its shoe shine station, this cafe ... READ MORE
At Cosi, the menu and atmosphere evolve throughout the day. In the morning, it's a coffee bar; at lunchtime, working stiffs drop in for made-to-order sandwiches... READ MORE
This lively pub cuts the blarney with nearly 20 draft beers and a menu of solid Irish and American fare ranging from corned beef and cabbage and lamb stew to po... READ MORE
A small neighborhood diner, Village Grill brings in a crowd of regulars on weekdays, including Metra riders stopping in for breakfast before their morning commu... READ MORE
The Naperville outpost of Mimis Cafe, which has enjoyed a popular presence in warmer locales such as Arizona and Florida for 30 years, is expected to open mid-M... READ MORE
This downtown Naperville storefront serves up a brilliant innovation in dessert: treats centering on raw cookie dough. Order a scoop of ice cream topped with do... READ MORE
The folks behind popular South Loop breakfast and lunch destination Yolk also operate this River North sister spot. Look for the same lengthy morning and mid-da... READ MORE
This contemporary American spot in Hotel Felix, a River North boutique hotel, features an 80-seat modern-meets-rustic dining room accented by reclaimed oak, dis... READ MORE
After two years in an Ogden Avenue strip mall, the family-owned Gelati has moved to bigger digs in downtown Naperville. All of their gelato, sorbets and ice cre... READ MORE
Look for European-style (i.e., lots of cream fillings) cakes, cookies and pastries at this little bakery in Arlington Heights, which has several other locations... READ MORE
This River North outpost of wildly popular brunch spot Orange, which also has locations in Roscoe Village, Lincoln Park and River West (as well as suburban Glen... READ MORE
This innovative River North steakhouse, brought to you by a couple of guys with experience running the show at Rosebud Prime, focuses on all things local and la... READ MORE
Acclaimed chef Takashi Yagihashi -- the force behind Bucktown's Michelin-starred Takashi, who is also a James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Midwest award winner -... READ MORE
This River North neighborhood spot blends Japanese cuisine with a distinctly American flair. A full sushi menu with maki and nigiri shares space with a barbecue... READ MORE
Described by Yelpers as the place "where self-control goes to die," this sweets store isn't messing around with genius dessert mash-up ideas like cannoli, choco... READ MORE