- 1754 W. Balmoral Ave., Andersonville
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... READ MORE
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... READ MORE
The cozy, family-type atmosphere of this Andersonville spot envelops customers as soon as they walk through the door. At Andie's, the vegetarian appetizers and ... READ MORE
Open since 1929, this Andersonville spot remains the queen of bakeries and there isn't anyone in this neighborhood who doesn't know about it. You don't have to ... READ MORE
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... READ MORE
Specializing in Thai fusion, this Andersonville sushi bar backed by the owners of Sisho Japanese Restaurant serves traditional noodle dishes in addition to the ... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
"Sushi Mike," a.k.a. Mike Ham, the former sushi chef at Hama Matsu, who has developed a following by chatting up diners and creating custom sushi on the spot, h... READ MORE
The dining room of this family-owned Italian spot in Andersonville features two bars and contemporary decor featuring exposed brick, soft lighting and front win... READ MORE
Deli lovers flock to this laid-back and kid-friendly establishment, which offers the largest salad bar in Oak Park. Visitors chow down on daily specials and hom... READ MORE
This friendly joint offers Big Mickeys (that's a quarter-pound burger), gyro platters and crispy fried shrimp among other fast-food offerings. The kitchen is vi... READ MORE
The casual brother to upscale Philander's, Poor Phil's has an Irish feel, from its decor to its drinks, which include snake bites and black-and-tans. Burgers, s... READ MORE
This unpretentious cafe caters to the Oak Park and Austin arts community. The olive-green and purple walls are vibrantly decorated with local artists' paintings... READ MORE
Friday's packs 'em in, especially on weekends. There's a big selections of munchies -- like buffalo wings and spinach dip -- plus entrees including steak, chop... READ MORE
This spot really lives up to its name, offering carryout in a tiny (and we mean tiny) space. In addition to the bevy of ice cream products (soft-serve custard, ... READ MORE
This colorful sweets destination boasts exposed brick on one wall, white-and-pink stripes on the other, and plenty of sugary treats in between. Sample cakes suc... READ MORE
Edgewater residents coming to or from the Berwyn "L" stop can grab a quick burger, Italian beef sandwich or Polish sausage at this casual fast food eatery. Burg... READ MORE
Remember when you took that trip to Europe and had the most delicious baked good imaginable? Now you can have those right in Oak Park. The French-style bakery c... READ MORE