- 3406 Dempster St., Skokie
This self-serve, no-frills joint specializes in house-made Italian beef, meaty chili, hot dogs and cheeseburgers. READ MORE
This self-serve, no-frills joint specializes in house-made Italian beef, meaty chili, hot dogs and cheeseburgers. 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
Dine on classic pizzas and more at this family-owned establishment. READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Lakeview location of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Ital... READ MORE
This casual Italian eatery offers West Loopers a broad menu of soups, salads, pizza and pasta, plus more substantial fare like baby back ribs, steaks and chops.... READ MORE
This cozy neighborhood cafe and restaurant resides on a quiet residential street in Bucktown. In the morning, you’ll find European-style coffee, which is roaste... READ MORE
This food truck was created to fuel Chicagoans with traditional Vietnamese banh-mi sandwiches resurrected from family recipes. Foot-long sandwiches are made wit... READ MORE
Run by a holding company within Loyola and manned by students, this Rogers Park pizza spot serves soups, salads and slices weighed by the ounce. Featuring art w... READ MORE
This sprawling, 6000-square-foot venue has a learning kitchen for group cooking classes, a film kitchen studio and a reception hall. Class subjects range from v... READ MORE
Owner Jose Gonzales, who was born and raised in Cuba, bought out his business partners in the now-shuttered El Cid (El Cid 2 is still open on Kedzie Avenue) to ... READ MORE
South American flavors and Midwest ingredients-a concept born out of a pop-up restaurant-arrive in the West Loop via Chef John Manion (Branch 27, The Southern).... READ MORE
This newly opened Lakeview BYOB mixes Meddetranian classics like baklava and lamb with entrees of a more Middle Eastern tradition like kabobs. Expect large port... READ MORE
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... READ MORE
This sporty gastro pub prides itself on serving more than just your standard bar food. The limited menu gives traditional favorites a modern twist with poutine,... READ MORE
Having sprouted up across the suburbs, Meatheads Burgers and Fries opened a city location in fall 2012. The fast food burger chain boasts its use of all-natural... READ MORE
A family-friendly diner on the South Side serving up breakfast and traditional American favorites. READ MORE
Get that neighborhood bar feeling smack in the middle of the Loop at this cozy tavern. With signature cocktails, 24 beers on tap, and a menu with a selection of... READ MORE
Tired of deep dish? Try this new Streeterville's pizzeria's rustic version of thin-crust, Brooklyn style pies, available for dinner and carryout. The restaurant... READ MORE
Meaning "old post" in Italian, this cafe and wine bar offers traditional dishes like house-made ricotta gnocchi, pasta with short rib ragu and crispy, chewy Rom... READ MORE