1. The Art of Pizza
7.8
3033 N Ashland Ave (at Nelson Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 61 tips and reviews
Kim: Great breaded zucchini. Stuffed crust is yummy.
E Ruiz: Another great place for awesome pizza. A variety of slices to choose from only for 4bucks. Daily specials are tasty and cheap!! Love this place!
Serious Eats: Unlike New York slices, which make for good snacks, a stuffed slice at the Art of Pizza will likely fill you up, especially if you get some sausage on it.
3. Windy City Gyros
8.7
3932 N Broadway St (at Clarendon Ave.), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Lakeview · 25 tips and reviews
Rich Eisner: Always a great fast food stop. Always open and quick service!!!
Jason T: It's pronounced YEAR-OH not jyro
Serious Eats: The gyro meat is some of the crispiest around, cooked until it's deeply caramelized and brown. The whole package is an absolute mess, but it's one that's done right.
4. Urban Vegan
9.1
1605 W Montrose Ave (at Ashland), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · South East Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews
Mark Murrell: Great Thai food. Spring rolls are top notch and the chicken nuggets, wow.
Jenny: The peanut sauce is the best I've ever had. I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I'll take soy chicken from here over real chicken anywhere else. Even the meat-loving boyfriend likes it!
Ted M: Love this place - GREAT sauces and flavor!!
7. Cafe El Tapatio
8.9
3358 N Ashland Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews
Hillary Welton: Sangria is fantastic, as are the tacos del mar and the plantain enchalidas!
Monica B: Don't waste your time with the regular size Margarita, just get the jumbo size and start the night right.
Neil Lall: I don't know how you would end up here and not try the chips and salsa, but they are seriously orgasmic. I love them.
9. La Creperie
8.7
2845 N Clark St (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Surf St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lake View East · 65 tips and reviews
Nikunj Kothari: Split pea soup and vegetarian crepe with goat cheese
DKH Creative: Tell your friends you were a part of history (just by filling your belly!) - La Creperie is the oldest creperie in the USA.
Lindsey Woody: Service here can be hit or miss, but the food is great. For brunch, try the crepe Florentine, my absolute favourite!
10. Panes Bread Cafe
8.8
3002 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Lakeview · 70 tips and reviews
Colin Klein: Soup portions are huge for only $3.50, and come with delicious bread! Cream of tomato is perfect for a rainy day.
Tommy Choi: Get a loaf of the Rosemary bread!
Danielle Simonetti: While cookies are ok, the lady who works here is a super bitch. Doesn't tell you it is cash only till you are handed your bag then gives you a dirty look & swears at you when you only have your card.
13. 5411 Empanadas
8.5
2850 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Argentinian Restaurant · Lake View East · 61 tips and reviews
Robert Trautman: Try the Bacon, Date and Goat Cheese. It's delicious, sweet and savory.
Sydney Charles: Bacon, date, and goat cheese is amazing!
Eliza K: This BYOB empanada bistro has a fabulous selection, and a menu with pics that helps you figure out which is which. The bacon, date & goat cheese will blow your mind and can't be misses.