Bright cafe with creative pancakes, omelets & other breakfast eats plus sandwiches & lunch fare too.

Inventive American eats plus a long list of beers in a lively space with Millennium Park views.

Happening space where specialty food carts dish up burgers shaved ice & other international chow.

Soul food that includes big portions of its namesake & down-home sides in an exposed-brick setting.

White-tablecloth restaurant serving Southern/soul food classics such as fried chicken & catfish.

Cafeteria dishing up hearty Southern comfort food such as fried chicken, meatloaf & collard greens.

Chicken-fried steak, pork ribs, sandwiches & sides are the calling cards of this Southern kitchen.

Despite lack of seating, no-frills eatery is staple for fans of barbecue & ribs served late-night.

Barbecue purveyor known for its food truck offers this casual space for pork sandwiches & beer.

Custom seafood boils & fried fish served in an airy, industrial space with a beach-scene mural.