Places to eat in chicago, IL

Established in 2004, Wildberry Café continues to delight guests with delicious dishes and welcoming hospitality. Their breakfast and lunch menus are inspired by a blend of traditional homemade recipes prepared to please the patron's taste. They use only fresh, seasonal ingredients that deliver the m...Show more

Established in 2004, Wildberry Café continues to delight guests with delicious dishes and welcoming hospitality. Their breakfast and lunch menus are inspired by a blend of traditional homemade recipes prepared to please the patron's taste. They use only fresh, seasonal ingredients that deliver the m...Show more

Lula cafe at Logan Square is inventive, market-driven, primarily organic food in a casual, funky space, hosting a trendy breakfast/brunch. They specialize in using locally sourced fresh produce and seasonal ingredients, and the patio is lovely on a warm night with the perfect atmosphere.

Chef partners Susan Weaver, Rita Dever and John Chiakulas have created a menu inspired by food made in Lettuce's test kitchen. Beatrix is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night offerings. All pastries and sweets are baked in house daily. It features Modern, all-day venue combining an...Show more

Chef partners Susan Weaver, Rita Dever and John Chiakulas have created a menu inspired by food made in Lettuce's test kitchen. Beatrix is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night offerings. All pastries and sweets are baked in house daily. It features Modern, all-day venue combining an...Show more

Established in 2012, Batter and Berries is the result of founders Dr. Tanya & Craig Richardson's desire to add an eclectic world-class restaurant to the vibrant Chicago brunch scene. The idea was simple: offer the freshest food possible with flavors that people would come from all over the world to ...Show more

This award-winning cafe opened in 2003 and has been a local favorite since then. The place is known for its organic fare, locally sourced seasonal ingredients, creative comfort food, and delicious healthy breakfast/brunch. M. Henry's incredible breakfast and brunch offerings have been featured in th...Show more

Yolk started in 2006 in the south loop of Chicago before it became a national family-friendly chain. It has been voted the best breakfast in Chicago and is Zagat's top-rated place. Yolk has an innovative yet familiar family-friendly classic menu. Their menu is enormous, with many offerings sure to s...Show more

Yolk started in 2006 in the south loop of Chicago before it became a national family-friendly chain. It has been voted the best breakfast in Chicago and is Zagat's top-rated place. Yolk has an innovative yet familiar family-friendly classic menu. Their menu is enormous, with many offerings sure to s...Show more

Yolk started in 2006 in the south loop of Chicago before it became a national family-friendly chain. It has been voted the best breakfast in Chicago and is Zagat's top-rated place. Yolk has an innovative yet familiar family-friendly classic menu. Their menu is enormous, with many offerings sure to s...Show more

Established July 5, 1993, the first The Bongo Room was located off Damen Avenue and now calls the Milwaukee Ave location home. Their original concept was simple and remains the same: to serve fresh, uniquely seasonal Breakfast and Brunch food. A few of the original items are still being served today...Show more

Established July 5, 1993, the first The Bongo Room was located off Damen Avenue and now calls the Milwaukee Ave location home. Their original concept was simple and remains the same: to serve fresh, uniquely seasonal Breakfast and Brunch food. A few of the original items are still being served today...Show more

Xoco—pronounced "SHO-ko"—is the Aztec word for "little sister." Rick Bayless, who runs the iconic flagship restaurant Frontera, opened the place. But there's nothing little about Xoco's bold Mexican marketplace flavors. This quick-service café from Rick and Deann Bayless is open early and closing la...Show more

It started as a food truck, Bang bang pie and biscuits; true to its name is an award-winning pies and biscuits institution. Visitors and locals flock to this celebrated spot in Logan Square for its Midwest comfort food. They sell seasonal varieties of pies and biscuits along with additional comfort ...Show more

Tiztal Café, a formerly juice bar in "Mega Mall" in Logan Square, opened in May 2008 in Uptown, Chicago. Tiztal Café is the go-to place for locals and visitors for the fusion of traditional Mexican breakfast dishes and American dishes for breakfast and lunch. It is a family-owned and operated restau...Show more

Lou Mitchell's father started this iconic Chicago family diner in 1923, specializing in breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. The fun part of Lou Mitchell's magic formula was added one day in 1958 when the restaurant began offering breakfast diners donut holes. A tradition was set in place, and since...Show more

This vintage-feel diner in Grant Park is a family-friendly old-school diner serving traditional Jewish delicatessen-style food and a real soda fountain. It offers the 1940s and 1950s vibe with its leather button booths, neon lights, and WWII-era music. Customers enjoy the classic Jewish and continen...Show more

Eggy's, a contemporary diner, is more than just breakfast (though it does have an extensive egg-centric menu). The 60's inspired menu is full of items designed to give a home-cooked feel. Think pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, and burgers. But it has made national news for its crunchy French toa...Show more

Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken is famous for its artisanal donuts and savory fried chicken sandwiches. It has multiple locations in the Chicagoland area.

Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken is famous for its artisanal donuts and savory fried chicken sandwiches. It has multiple locations in the Chicagoland area.

Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard's modern diner features many creative and delicious menu items with international flavors. Its retro-chic decor, stylish rooftop deck, delightful food, and fantastic bakery make it a great breakfast/brunch spot. It features a vast menu of creative, gourmet takes on com...Show more

In 2011, husband and wife Art and Chelsea Jackson opened Pleasant House Bakery, a small pie shop specializing in Royal Pies—their own various handmade, artisanal meat and vegetable savory pies. In 2016, they expanded their signature British-inspired, locally sourced menu in a new location, Pleasant ...Show more

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club first opened its doors in 2014 and quickly became a welcome mainstay in the North Park community. Chef-Owner, Manny Mejia executed his vision for a warm, rustic, and friendly restaurant for locals and visitors to enjoy. They serve traditional breakfast, brunch comfort foods,...Show more

Chicago Diner has been serving innovative and delicious vegan and vegetarian fare since 1983. True to their signage, "meat free since '83," all of their menus are a take on the classic American diner with a twist. It has earned numerous accolades from various media outlets for its fantastic food. Th...Show more

Chicago Diner has been serving innovative and delicious vegan and vegetarian fare since 1983. True to their signage, "meat free since '83," all of their menus are a take on the classic American diner with a twist. It has earned numerous accolades from various media outlets for its fantastic food. Th...Show more

This doughnut place, correctly named for its tiny vaulted entrance, serves artisanal handcrafted doughnuts in different flavors in small batches to preserve quality. It's popular with the local crowd and tourists for its vibrant and sugary delights.

Specialty grocery-cafe fusion place uses local ingredients to create artisanal culinary dishes, lunch boxes, ready-to-cook food, and gift baskets serving breakfast and lunch all day. They showcase numerous local food artisans. Customers come here to experience the from-scratch fare and unique dishes...Show more

Located in a modest storefront on Taylor St., Sweet Maple is one of Chicago's favorite restaurants. Each day business owners, police officers, professors, students, retirees, and tourists gather to create a uniquely "Sweet Maple" community. The '40s era cafe with friendly staff offers an authentic "...Show more

Tre Kronor is a quaint European-style café and the only Nordic Bistro in Chicago serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Owner/Chefs Patty Rasmussen and Larry Anderson strive to create a fantastic experience with customers returning for years to come. The place is cozy and beautiful, with Swedish deco...Show more

Pequod's Pizza has gained a cult following for its pan-style deep dish Pizza with a caramelized crust edge. The Pizza gained popularity with word of mouth, and Pequod's became the best-known secret for Pizza in Chicago. Mozzarella cheese is cooked along the edge of a cast-iron pan creating a crust u...Show more

Jimmy Bannos Jr., a fourth-generation restaurateur, opened this place after graduating from the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University and working for other nationally renowned chefs in Italy and New York City (Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich). He also traveled through Italy, Greec...Show more

Since opening in Chicago's Old Irving Park neighborhood in late 2006, Smoque has garnered a large and loyal following of locals and visitors alike, BBQ devotees. They have been consistently ranked among Chicago's best restaurants and the nation's best BBQ spots, winning many awards along the way.

The Marq offers an ever-evolving, globally inspired menu of seasonal fare with a delicious, upscale, and easily approachable experience paired with handcrafted cocktails, a moderately craft-focused beer list, and a dynamic wine list. Named for its historic home, the Loop's Marquette Building, with i...Show more

The Dearborn was opened by two sisters in 2016, Amy and Clodagh Lawless, with 40-plus years of hospitality experience and a passion for heartfelt service from their Irish roots. Executive Chef Aaron Cuschieri creates dishes that lean into Midwestern seasonality with unfussy but rooted classical tech...Show more

Penumbra, in Chicago's Logan Square, is a casual/fine dining experience that provides American fare, steaks, and seafood with Latin-inspired flavors. The name Penumbra is inspired by the owner's experience living her childhood in Ecuador using candles to create partial illumination without electrici...Show more

Serai – Malay for lemongrass – is a genuine South East Asian Malaysian cuisine. The delightful restaurant aims to bring the best of traditional regional food, focusing on Malaysian fare – specialties like char kuey teow, prawn mee, and Serai's signature serai pork chop – at the hands of a passionate...Show more

For over a decade, Spacca Napoli has made pizza faithful to the authentic Neapolitan style. The dough is tended daily as a blend of love and craft and baked in an oven built by third and fourth-generation artisans from Napoli. Ingredients are carefully sourced from trusted vendors, many of which are...Show more

Summer house offers a vibrant, light, airy, and summer vibe to its guest in terms of food, ambiance, and everything they do. A large atrium with a beautiful setting and all-weather spaces would surely delight everyone. They serve dishes from modern American Cuisine and a few internationally inspired...Show more

True to its name, Honey Butter Fried Chicken serves the great tasting deboned fried chicken with honey butter. This industrial design place is filled with artsy stuff. They use fresh and local ingredients, including humanely raised, cage-free, and antibiotic-free chicken (never processed or frozen)....Show more

Sweetgreen is a fresh, plant-forward, and earth-friendly restaurant. Three college graduates started it for a healthier, faster, more nutritious option. Their mission is to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food, and their goal is not to sacrifice quality over convenience. The...Show more

Established in May of 1948, Superdawg remains family-owned and operated in the same location today. Maurie Berman, a world war II veteran, and his wife Florence opened a hotdog stand business to serve during the summer, one that would be as unique and distinctive as they were. The restaurant still s...Show more

Luella Southern Kitchen is named after Chef Darnell Reed's great-grandmother, who moved from Mississippi to Chicago in 1943. She inspires love and passion for the delicious southern meals at this place. Darnell travels worldwide and within the US to find more flavors and inspirations to apply in his...Show more

Mi Tocaya Antojeria is a Mexican restaurant by acclaimed Chef Diana Davila. It is a vibrant place with large floor-to-ceiling windows filled with art pieces and murals. The food & drink are inspired by Davila's cherished memories of her summers and extensive travels throughout Mexico with her family...Show more

Located in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, Taqueria Chingón is a Mexico City street-style taqueria focused on one of Mexico City's favorite street foods: the Al Pastor. They've developed a menu with classics that stay true to their origins and some tacos that create a new tradition. All the items o...Show more

Red Hot Ranch (RHR) was established by the two partners, who wanted to reintroduce the city to the original Chicago dog often referred to as the "Depression dog" – a minimalist hotdog served with mustard, relish onion, sport peppers, and fresh-cut fries. They also brought back long-forgotten techniq...Show more

Red Hot Ranch (RHR) was established by the two partners, who wanted to reintroduce the city to the original Chicago dog often referred to as the "Depression dog" – a minimalist hotdog served with mustard, relish onion, sport peppers, and fresh-cut fries. They also brought back long-forgotten techniq...Show more

The world's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, Kasama, is a bakery and modern Filipino restaurant by chefs Genie Kwon and Timothy Flores in the East Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago. The place is small, with 14 tables, but it's modern and inviting, with an open kitchen and impressi...Show more

Jack opened Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen more than 50 years ago in his teenage son's name, Emanuel (or Manny, to family and friends). Manny opened its location more than 50 years ago, a unique style of urban eatery – the home style, family-run cafeteria bubbling with the spirit of its neighborho...Show more

Demera, which opened in November of 2007 by the owner and chef Tigist Reda, is one of Chicago's favorite Ethiopian restaurants and a staple of the Ethiopian-American community of Chicago. Situated within Uptown's vibrant and colorful neighborhood, Demera serves Chicago residents and visitors daily, ...Show more

A diner-style bar and restaurant, Au Cheval, elevates traditional diner fare. Guests can indulge in dishes ranging from chopped chicken liver and roasted bone marrow to traditional sandwiches, egg-focused entrees, and the signature cheeseburger. The bar program showcases solid and classic cocktails,...Show more