25 Essential Northlake Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Northlake.
Firehouse Subs Stone Park
Illinois
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Tacosteño Seafood
Illinois
an everyday essential table known for disciplined mexican restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 81.8.
Rapido Taco
Illinois
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Northlake's most persuasive mexican restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 80.4.
Cochiaro's Pizza
Northlake, Illinois
Time-tested neighborhood option offering pizza pies, barbecue & burgers in a casual setting.
Shwings
Northlake, Illinois
This hot wings & fried shrimp specialist in a strip mall also offers cod, catfish & homestyle sides.
Mickey's Drive-In
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Portillo's Northlake
Northlake, Illinois
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
Alejandra's Mexican Restaurant
Northlake, Illinois
This lively restaurant offers familiar Mexican dishes & drinks, plus happy hour specials.
Birrieria y Taqueria Sebastian
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Nick & Bruno's Pizzeria
Northlake, Illinois
Simple pizzeria also serving casual Italian dishes out of a basic take-out setting.
Gioacchino's Pizza & Restaurant
Northlake, Illinois
Casual Italian restaurant & bar serving pizza, pasta, panzarotti & more for dine-in or delivery.
Sonic Drive-In
Northlake, Illinois
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Denny's Restaurant
Northlake, Illinois
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Tacos Puebla - Northlake
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Solo dining. Accessibility.
Harlo Grill
Northlake, Illinois
Compact diner serving up burgers & other standard American grub in an old-school interior.
Carnitas Don Alfredo Northlake
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
The Winking Dog
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Taqueria Los Cocos #2 Melrose Park
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Live music.
McDonald's
Northlake, Illinois
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Cafe Sol Breakfast & Lunch
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Lifters Nutrition
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Solo dining. Accessibility.
Las Islitas Stone Park
Northlake, Illinois
This colorful cantina offers Mexican seafood plates & cocktails in a laid-back setting.
Birrieria El Chivo Tapatio
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Offerings: Comfort food.
Peking Cajun Seafood
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Las Quecas - Quesadilla Restaurant
Northlake, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch.