I've been teacing at Loyola (Rogers Park campus) for a year now, and have had a fun time exploring the area food-wise. "Loyola" searches on the forum are pretty outdated, however. So I wanted to open up the topic for an update, especially since the area seems to be in rapid transition. I'm thinking a two-mile radius is appropriate. Highlights so far include (note the high proportion of GNRs):
Gareeb Nawaz
La Unica
Sahara Kabob
Gaztrowagon (Lambwich, yum)
Bureks at the Euromarket on Granville (not the best in the city, but good for a quick lunch)
Royal Cafe (Ethiopian daily specials)
Khans BBQ
Huraches Dona Chino (esp. huitalcoche)
Carmen's lunch buffet (I know I'm going to get slammed here, but until someone can point me to a better nearby pizza, I'm sticking with all-you-can eat for $5.95)
Metropolis (for great soups and Hoosier Mama pie by the slice)
Bale for banh mi (although I haven't been sinced they moved to the new spot)
Possibilities:
new brunch-y place on Granville by the M. Henry folks
Maxwell Street Polish on Broadway
Not such a fan:
Uncommon Grounds -- great sweet potato fries, but mediocre otherwise
Argo Georgian Bakery (I want to like this place for lots of reasons, but so far I've found it bland)
Any suggestions and/or feedback welcomed.
Thanks.