The house specialties here are bubbly, chewy New York–style Neapolitan pizzas and lovely, fluffy New Orleans beignets. Read more.
The owner, K, masterfully dices and fries chicken, beef and pork, and intestines both large and small. Order the soju, but drink wisely: The rice-barley liquor is easy to drink…and 19 percent alcohol. Read more.
Try their maracuya (passion fruit juice), it goes well with the empanadas! Read more.
Chef Emily does some magic in here. The Hemingway is amazing, great coffee, and the Honey Bunny smoothed is amazing. If you want something different, just ask chef Emily. She'll make you whatever!
Don’t miss the corned-beef hash: heavy on the smoky-salty beef, easy on the potatoes, flecked with fresh herbs and topped with two perfectly poached eggs.
@intelligentsia coffee, friendly baristas that know your name, great food, music and Lincoln Square location... and free wireless.
It may be a big antiques mart, but everything here feels special and handpicked: There's an entire case of owl medallions, plus design classics, like George Nelson clocks and Paul McCobb desks.
Watch the turtle races at Big Joe's. Get selected for the turtle races and win a wooden chip or t-shirt!
An outdoor patio seats up to 70, making it a great place to dine in the breeze, while the indoor space is adorned with photographs of France and a red-and-cream color layout. Read more.
This is the best breakfast place in Chicago. Savory: get the chicken flautas. Sweet: Blueberry cooler pancakes. Go there now, you won't be disappointed.
Discover a unique 2-in-1 bookstore and cozy café serving coffee and wine in the heart of Lincoln Square, hosting events such as Essay Fiesta and Local Author Night.
Hands down some of the best bahn mi in Chicago. We find ourselves taking advantage of the buy five, get one free special more than we should.
Absolutely amazing Filipino food at an affordable price. Come early because it is absolutely packed by 6:30. BYOB!
Eat the Rockwell Burger! One of the best burgers I've discovered in Chicago.
The fish and chips were wonderful! Don't overlook the cole slaw they give you, it was really good as well. Very authentic and true to the pubs of England an Wales I used to frequent! Great spot!
Tom Yum soup isn’t a hard find, but Opart’s vibrant version is a must order. - Inspector
The menu covers a lot of interesting territory, but you can’t really make a mistake. We’re big fans of the kanom buang yuan. Read more.
This place is such a neighborhood gem. Phil and the guys really do a great job making and serving high quality sushi for such an affordable price. Try the seoul dragon roll, it is amazing!
Get the Brown Line Maki... it's my favorite and to die for. Haven't found a better Maki in Chicago.
