Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
Hip but not in your face about it, this small indie cafe offers a variety of sandwiches, bagels, plant-based items (vegan chili, a black-bean burger), as…
Must-see restaurants in The Great Lakes
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
In the old ‘Polish Downtown’ is this hole-in-the-wall holdover, a true mom-and-pop joint (with owner Helena up front and husband Jerry in the kitchen)…
Gold Coast
Little details like a vintage sign and rattan bistro chairs bestow this Three Oaks bakery and deli with a cozy, old-world charm. The seasonal, farm-to…
Shifflet’s Bar & Riverside Grille
Wisconsin
The hamburgers, steaks and ribs at this riverside bar and grill rarely rise above 'just okay,' but people come here by the carload for the stunning views…
Chicago
The beauty of this little shop – besides the yummy, yeasty, perfectly sweet original glazed doughnuts – is its location right smack off the 606 trail…
Michigan
Little Africa's all-vegetarian, Ethiopian menu includes various stews made from split peas, beets, lentils, squash, tofu and spinach, all of which you…
Chicago
Lao Sze Chuan is known for its hot-spiced dishes served in its bright-red room. House specialties include the three-chili chicken, which is tender and…
Minneapolis
You'll have to stand in line to eat at this South Minneapolis dive bar, where legend has it the 'Jucy Lucy' was born. It's a local cheeseburger, where the…
Chicago
Honky Tonk's colorful, art-filled walls and live music by rockabilly, swing or blues bands give it a high-spirited vibe. Memphis-style dry-rub barbecue…
Indianapolis
The mugs are frosted and filled with a wonderful home-brewed root beer. The buns contain burgers, chili dogs and juicy pork tenderloins (Indy's best!)…
Chicago
Apart from signature hot dogs, carnivorous delights include the Italian sausage combo – which marries Italian beef and Italian sausage on a single soggy…
Wisconsin
This landmark downtown bakery and sandwich shop is a local favorite. People pop in for the takeaway fresh-baked bread, including the house speciality, a…
Chicago
A humble, hidden gem in Old Town, this mom-and-pop Middle Eastern spot has been serving falafel and pita sandwiches, kabobs and baked kefta (spiced lamb)…
Illinois
The best of the breweries on the Illinois side of the border from a food standpoint, Bent River does a swift trade in smoked meats (the brisket is tasty)…
Minnesota
The Oasis is a greasy-spoon classic. Scoot into a turquoise booth (mind the duct tape) and fork into a haystack (aka hash browns filled with ham, cheese…
Illinois
More is more at this cheap and cheerful burger and dog slinger, where Evanston comes to cheat on its diet. Fries quake beneath extravagant toppings such…
Wisconsin
Situated on the second level of the Lambeau Field atrium, adjacent to the stadium, this is a decent lunch choice to pair with a stadium tour or visit to…
Ohio
Stop by this funky little restaurant in Laurelville for Jo’s famous melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Oh, and for the Hot Mess, a mix of eggs, biscuit,…
Minneapolis
These tattooed ladies with bright-hued hair make seriously badass doughnuts (including many vegan ones) in their punk pink shop in the heart of 'Eat…
Ohio
The Southern-style barbecue here isn’t going to change your life, but it’s good enough to satisfy hungry carnivores. Neon beer signs glow on the walls,…
Cleveland
The name doesn't lie – it's the best pho in town, where Cleveland foodies go to get their fix. It's nothing fancy, just a couple of plain rooms filled…
Upper Peninsula
It's tough to beat the broasted chicken, bacon cheeseburgers and hand-cut French fries that this food trailer rustles up. A couple of tables outside offer…
Chicago
Scenesters and the occasional celebrity glam it up while swirling specialty cocktails and forking into pan-Asian dishes and sushi, set against a backdrop…
Chicago
‘The Mr’ is a classic gyros joint. While the fluorescent lighting and plastic decor may lack charm, the gyros have a beauty of their own. Carnivores: this…
Chicago
Folks line up for bubble teas packed with fresh fruit at this brightly colored, hip cafe in Chinatown Square. Do yourself a favor, though, and save one of…
Wisconsin
Handy soup and sandwich joint, strategically placed near the Rock Island ferry landing to catch hungry hikers on their way off the island. As the name…
Chicago
The menu of thin-crust pizzas, sandwiches and salads draws U of C students to this colorful cafe and bakery. For breakfast, try the ‘eggs espresso,’ made…
Milwaukee
Located in the Third Ward, the market's vendors sell cheese, chocolate, sandwiches, beer, tacos, frozen custard and more. Take them upstairs where there…
Minneapolis
The ultimate hole in the wall: 14 stools at a tiny counter. Whenever a customer comes in, everyone picks up their plates and scoots down to make room for…
Illinois
D'Arcy's piles up Springfield's best 'horseshoe,' a local sandwich of fried meat on toasted bread, mounded with french fries and smothered in melted…
Indiana
Grab a counter stool, chat to the servers and let the sugar buzz begin at retro, stained-glass-packed Zaharakos, a 1909 soda fountain. The attached museum…
Ohio
Ha Ha is a longstanding Yellow Springs tradition for pizza. Its claim to fame is its organic whole wheat crust. Grab a booth in the no-frills room and…
Ohio
Burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and other spins on pub grub – plus a good beer menu – are the name of the game at this bar-cum-restaurant. There's a nice…
Wisconsin
Pilots around Wisconsin know this tiny, atmospheric airport diner as a great fly-in destination for bacon and eggs, pancakes and lunchtime sandwiches…
Wisconsin
Pop into this market/deli to meet farmers and munch their wares. Local meats, cheeses, breads and produce stock the shelves. Gluten-free and vegetarian…
Ohio
Grab a table or a stool at the bar in this old-school tavern, a good spot to tuck into fried perch, lobster chowder and burgers. A chocolatey Brandy…
Ohio
Union Street Diner has been fueling Athenians for decades. The no-nonsense spot slings everything from omelets and hash browns to chicken fried steak,…
Gold Coast
Beloved Sherman’s scoops massive cones in 50 flavors (try the Mackinac Island fudge). Can't decide? Order a 'tour' where you pick six flavors for sample…
Minneapolis
Malaysian dishes – including red curry hot pot, spicy crab and fish in banana leaves – rock the palate in this contemporary restaurant in the heart of the…
Indiana
Little Tibet offers specialties from the Himalayan homeland, including Tibetan dumplings (momos) and noodle stew (thukpa), as well as Indian and Thai…
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