Huaraches Dona Chio is an excellent cash-only Mexican spot in Edgewater.

Momo World is a fantastic counter-service restaurant in University Village specializing in Nepali dumplings.

Au Cheval in the West Loop has our favorite Chicago burger, but that’s not the only great thing on the menu.

5 Rabanitos is a casual BYOB restaurant in Pilsen serving seriously great Mexican food.

A fish shack on the South Side that everyone should visit at least once. Calumet Fisheries is a true classic.

Arguably the best pizza in town. Spacca Napoli is doing Neapolitan pies the way they're meant to be done.

The Magna Carta Holy Grail of the brunch scene. Get involved.

Cellar Door Provisions is an excellent cafe and restaurant in Logan Square that’s useful for a lot of situations.

Blackbird is an upscale restaurant in the West Loop with tasting menu options and a great weekday lunch.

Any restaurant with the words “Pie” and “Biscuit” in its name is probably a place you want to go.

Funky, fresh, and delicious. Big & little's is one of the best and most interesting restaurants you can eat at.

Chicken Kalamata and crack fries is one of the best meals in town. Tina Fey agrees.

A rooster thunderdome full of hot dogs, Italian beefs, and chocolate cake shakes.

Lao Peng You is a busy BYOB spot in Ukrainian Village with great handmade noodles and dumplings.

Tempesta Market is a fantastic deli and sandwich shop in West Town.

Baker Miller is a Lincoln Square bakery and cafe that mills their own flour. They make great savory and sweet items.