Breakfast

Ann Sather 929 W. Belmont A bustling Lakeview hot spot now open only for breakfast and lunch, this traditional Swedish pancake house is best known for its hearty daytime offerings and its fresh cinnamon rolls. Despite no dinner hours, Swedish meatballs are still a star menu attraction.
 
Breakfast Club 1381 W. Hubbard St. Signature home-style cooking made from scratch. Thick eggy french toast and staples such as omelets, bacon & eggs and hash browns are carefully prepared and well worth venturing off the beaten path for.

Nookies Tree 3334 N. Halsted A regular haunt for the locals of Boy's Town and popular with hangover recoverers, this upscale diner serves made-to-order omelets, waffles and crepes and other brunch fare all day, and is open 24 hours on the weekends.

Brunch

Angelina Ristorante 3561 N. Broadway Angelina Ristorante is committed to offering a quality dining experience, serving dinner every night, Sunday Brunch. Angelina brings style, value, and service to the Lakeview Neighborhood.

Joey's Brick House 1258 W. Belmont Saturday 10 am - 2 pm: $15 All U Can Eat & Drink Brunch.  Sunday 10 am - 3 pm: Thelonious Brunch with live jazz & eggs

Orange 3231 N. Clark St. This popular eatery draws a diverse and loyal base of clientele who appreciate their breakfast and brunch fare presented with a contemporary twist. Weekend waits can be a bit long, but the delicious food is well worth the delayed gratification. .

Lunch

Brisku's Bistro 4100 N. Kedzie M-F 4pm-2 am, Sat 11am-3am, Sun 11-3am. Daily specials Monday: 20 cent wings, Tuesday: $2.00 Burgers and Domestics Wednesday: buy a small and upgrade to a medium pizza!

Cactus 404 South Wells Cactus boasts the largest happy hour gathering in the loop everyday starting at 4 PM.  Be sure to check out their $1.95 appetizers and their world famous Death Valley Wings.

Cesar's 2924 N. Broadway Cesar's offers an enticing menu full of delicious Mexican recipes, popular house specialties and irresistible desserts. Sip on 8 legendary Margaritas.

Chicago Diner 3411 N. Halsted Open 7 days a week for healthy vegetarian and vegan foods. Great diner atmosphere in the heart of Boystown. Patio open during the summer months.

John Barleycorn 3524 N. Clark Street & 658 W. Belden Mondays "Build your own burger with unlimited choice of toppings", Tuesday's Rib Tips (1lb Basket w/fries and slaw), half price pasta menu, and half price appetizers, Wednesday's Fish and Chips (all you can eat). www.johnbarleycorn.com

Joy's Rice & Noodles 3257 N. Broadway. This pan-Asian restaurant may offer the best valued lunch in the city, combining consistently good and plentiful food with cheap prices. The laidback atmosphere makes lunch at Joy's that much more enjoyable.

Dinner

Cornelia's 750 W Cornelia Open nightly  at 5:30 pm.  Limited late night menu after 10:30 pm.  Warm and inviting atmosphere along with hearty menu offerings make it a neighborhood favorite.  Cornelia's now features live music 7 nights a week beginning at 8:30 pm.

Fiesta Mexicana 2423 N. Lincoln Open until 2am on weekdays, 3am on weekends. Delicious traditional Mexican dishes and seafood specialties. Full bar featuring their signature margarita pitchers. Live entertainment on the weekends.

Halsted's Bar & Grill 3441 N Halsted This Boystown eatery serves up a wide array of tasty appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and popular comfort food items at very reasonable prices in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Beers on tap are aplenty and the weekend brunch draws an attractive crowd.

Pingpong 3322 N. Broadway This popular Lakeview restaurant features Pan-Asian cuisine in a hip and modern atmosphere. While the people-watching, of those in the restaurant as well as those walking by outside, is top-notch it's the great-tasting food that's the main reason to eat here. And they deliver too! Open daily 4pm-12 midnight.

Green Dolphin Street 2200 N. Ashland Sun-Thur 5:30-10pm, Closed Monday, Fri.-Sat. 5:30-11pm. Offering contemporary American fine dining and gourmet Jazz. Featuring nightly entertainment from traditional trios to big band swing.

Kit Kat Lounge 3700 N. Halsted Tuesday-Fri 5:30-2 am Tues & Sun 1/2 price Martinis Wed 1/2 price Marguerites Unlimited free wine Thursdays with purchase of 2 Entrée's. Every night see the world Famous Kit Kat Diva's

Shochu 3313 N. Clark This American shochu lounge, opened recently by the owners of the Deleece, offers a wide variety of Asian-edged small plates for dinner, weekend brunch and late night dining (kitchen open until 1am). The restaurant also features sushi, a a 60 seat patio, and full bar

Stella's Diner 3042 N. Broadway Avenue. Open 7am-10pm daily. Fine Diner dining. Fresh salads, a large selection of wraps, sandwiches, hearty entrees, pastas, and home made deserts.

Tomboy 5402 N. Clark. A hip and attractive restaurant that's been serving sophisticated fare in Andersonville long before the neighborhood became trendy. Open nightly, except Sundays, at 5pm.

Tweet / Big Chicks 5020-24 N. Sheridan.
Tweet offers traditional breakfast and brunch items 9am ­ 3pm daily (except Tuesdays). Next door, Big Chicks caters to an after-work dinner crowd with appetizers, sandwiches, and daily specials. And don't forget the free buffet every Sunday!

Winebar 3341 N. Halsted. This sister space to minibar serves gourmet bruschettas, cheeses and paninis as well as an impressive selection of wines by the glass from around the world. Dinner daily from 5pm ­ 11pm.

Late Night

Melrose Restaurant 3233 N Broadway Open 24 hours, this Lakeview institution has been catering to the after-bar crowds for decades, serving breakfast anytime along with typical diner fare.  The outdoor dining area is festive and the hottest spot in town for Sunday brunch. 

Iggy's3 800 N. Dearborn This is the third stop for Iggy's. It's still a popular late night option for night owls and the trendy post-clubbing set wanting big portions of comfort food. Open Sun - Fri until 2am and Sat until 3am.

Pie Hole 737 W. Roscoe. A "fully gay-owned" pizza joint, this Boystown favorite has a fun vibe and uses the freshest ingredients on its offering of specialty pizzas. Open late until 3am everyday and until 6am on Friday and Saturday.