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
Just a few blocks away from Northwestern's Ryan Field, Mustard's Last Stand serves up ballpark-style hot dogs without the concessions stand prices. The tiny cou... READ MORE
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Don't let the name mislead you; this isn't your typical hot dog joint. This local standby's famous for its gyros and ribs, not to mention its popular Greek chic... READ MORE
Tongs Polynesian Village is located at 1239 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville. READ MORE
This Naperville establishment serves up traditional Thai favorites, including pad thai, basil chicken and curry dishes. The dining room provides for a comfortab... 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
There’s a reason the lines stretch around the block: The sandwiches are darn good! If the selection of a dozen or so subs -- from traditional Italian to tuna --... READ MORE
Filling the gap in downtown Evanston between chain fast food and pricier full-service restaurants, Wild Dogz has become a hit with the local lunch crowd with a ... READ MORE
While the food at Cozy Noodles & Rice is authentic Thai, the interior is all about American nostalgia. The walls are lined with lunchboxes, PEZ dispensers, bobb... READ MORE
Everyone knows that the way to a girl's heart is with chocolate and chatting, and Ethel's Chocolate Lounge is conducive to both. (And, guys, don't front; we kno... READ MORE
The first Illinois locations of this fro-yo chain have hit the 'burbs (there's also a location in Evanston). Step up to the counter, pick from three flavors of ... READ MORE
This counter-service bakery and deli, which comes to River North by way of Jackson Hole, Wyo., offers breakfast and lunch daily. Look for challah French toast, ... READ MORE
This East Coast-style spot located in Evanston (there are also Philly's Bests in Lakeview and Greektown and an express outpost offering a limited menu in Logan ... READ MORE
European ex-pats and chocoholics alike will find plenty to love about this River North cafe, which sells 90 types of Leonidas Belgian chocolates, plus coffee an... READ MORE
Created by the Lettuce Entertain You crew and located just around the corner from LEYE's popular Italian spot Osteria Via Stato, the city's second location of M... READ MORE
Opened in June 2012, this is the second Chicago area location of Peeled, first opened on North and Sheffield Avenues by vegetarian Keith Pegues and Department o... READ MORE
