Open since 1975, The Coffee and Tea Exchange is a coffee and tea drinker’s paradise.

As a fan of DMK Burger Bar, I had high hopes for their next door neighbor by the same owners, Fish Bar. Another creation by Chef Michael Kornick, this little seafood spot doesn’t disappoint.

Cheesies is, simply put, drunk-late-night-food heaven. Also works well for hangovers.

Since its opening in 1995, The Soupbox has offered a refreshingly simple experience — good soup and bread.

At Flat Top Grill, you are the head chef.

Wiener’s Circle is an icon of degeneracy, and with that comes the ultimate street food, blackened and overflowing with gluttony.

This cafe & restaurant is a gem of a spot in a city scattered with Starbucks. If you’re the type who enjoys slowly sipping a great cup of tea or a cappuccino while reading the paper uninterrupted, this is the place for you.

We at UPchicago are fanatics for anything Argentine, including the country’s oh-so-fabulous cuisine. So, when we decided to check out Tango Sur to celebrate a birthday the other night, we had high expectations to say the least.

I am in love. Head over heels, obsessively, passionately, helplessly, hopelessly in love…with a quaint little tapas restaurant called Twist.

With a unique twist on Mexican fare, this small Lakeview spot has excellent service and quality, fresh food.

This burger joint really is a nightmare for the indecisive (aka me), but the options really allow you to customize and when its all over, its really your fault anyway if it sucks.

This place is a great go-to sandwich shop. The sandwich selections are extensive, all are served on fresh baked bread and all for around $5.

Southport Grocery and Café not only serves spectacular breakfast items, but they have used their passion for unique artisanal food products to create the most tempting checkout line I’ve ever been to. Impulse buyers beware.

DMK Burger Bar is worth the wait with good burgers, great fries, and a nice craft beer selection.