3. Tuco & Blondie
8.1
3358 N Southport Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 18 tips and reviews
Nicole Stahlecker: They were accommodating to make a veggie taco. Beans were amazing! Fun atmosphere
David Smith: You'll wait 60 mins and the meal takes 30, but worth it. Put your name in and get a beer at Southport Lanes across the street.
Laurassein: Everything here is delicious and wait staff is friendly! If you are picky and gluten free, ask for corn tortilla quesadillas!
5. Real Kitchen
8.0
1433 W Montrose Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 10 tips and reviews
Grant Richards-Jones: Friendly staff, good food. Great place to drink a cup of bottomless coffee and nibble on a salad or sandwich (which change regularly)
Arlene Andernetti: This place makes my belly smile.
Time Out Chicago: Try the Oatmeal-chocolate bread from our 100 Best list: There was nothing molecular or fancy about these thick slices of homey, chocolate-studded cake. There was, though, something special about them.
Corinne: The adult pop tart is amazing.
Time Out Chicago: The breakfast menu will please fans of cream cheese; the gooey stuff makes an appearance in the stuffed French toast, topped with maple-pecan syrup. Try it with the rosemary-roasted ham. Read more.
TJ Callanta: Plenty of reasons the wife and I are 6 year regulars. Easily the best brunch spot the NorthSide has to offer. Bread Pudding Pancakes, Sweet & Savory FT, & The Hash? The whole menu won't disappoint.
8. Chilam Balam
8.1
3023 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Try the seared scallops with a sweet-corn sauce, and the tamales—no matter the flavor of the day—are first-rate. Excellent service and fine homemade hot chocolate. Read more.
Food Network: Guy Fieri hit the road for homemade Mexican dishes at Chilam Balam, where they are making shiitake mushroom empanadas and flautas from sustainable, farm-fresh ingredients. Read more.
DailyCandy: The year’s best Mexican spot serves our favorite guacamole, peanut butter and chocolate empanadas, and is BYOB to boot. Read more.
9. DryHop Brewers
8.8
3155 N Broadway St (btwn W Briar Pl & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Lake View East · 105 tips and reviews
Ninah Randolph: The fish tacos and carbonara are really good. Nice, laid back atmosphere. The Belgian dubbel was my favorite
Jessica: The poutine is good but the burger is AMAZING. The cheese on the burger is a raw milk cheddar and it really takes this to another level.
Adam Lang: The Burger is amazing. The service is fantastic. Atmosphere is good, too.