Lizzy J is a great breakfast and brunch spot in North Center.

The Grafton is an Irish pub in Lincoln Square with decent bar food and a great fireplace.

Spoken is a small cafe in Ravenswood with great sandwiches and coffee.

River Valley Ranch Farmer’s Table is a specialty shop and restaurant with great brunch food.

Budacki’s is a hot dog stand in Ravenswood that also serves Crisp’s korean chicken wings.

Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen is a small spot in Ravenswood that’s great for a casual weekend breakfast.

Aroy Thai is a quiet, casual BYOB in Ravenswood with a long menu of Thai staples.

Begyle, a dog-friendly taproom in Ravenswood, is a great place to drink beer and play skee-ball.

Bienmesabe is a casual BYOB Venezuelan restaurant focusing on arepas.

Bayan Ko is a great BYOB Filipino and Cuban restaurant in Ravenswood that’s perfect for dinner with friends.

Urban Vegan is a casual vegan restaurant in Ravenswood,

Tiztal Cafe is a breakfast place in Uptown that serves amazing chilaquiles.

Band Of Bohemia is an upscale restaurant and brewery in Ravenswood.

Marmalade is a breakfast and lunch spot in Ravenswood.

Taqueria El Asadaro is a small cash only spot in Ravenswood with amazing steak tacos and burritos.

Urban Vegan is a Thai vegan restaurant in Uptown. Come here for things like tofu satay, a thai basil entree with soy chicken, and curry.