Why:Look for savory pies to start the morning, and a crisp sandwich with cheddar later on. What:A British café from the team behind the Northman and Bar on Buena Photograph: Neil John Burger 10 The Green Post Why:Grab a coconut-lavender latte to go, or settle in with your laptop over an avocado-chorizo toast. What:A microroastery slinging Latin-inspired drinks and bites Photograph: Alex Hazel 9 Tasa Coffee Roasters Where: Follow on Instagram for information on the next pop-up. Why:This city always needs more options for great brisket, and you can find Heffer at pop-ups at bars around Chicago. What:A central Texas barbecue pop-up from a husband-and-wife duo Why:Try menus created by chefs including Stephen Gillanders (S.K.Y.), with mushroom risotto with a side of lemon-garlic asparagus. What:A pickup and delivery outfit that offers finish-at-home meal kits from noted chefs Why:Love serves up Korean-style rib tips and fried pork chops with sweet chile sauce. What:Modern takes on soul food favorites from chef Quentin Love (Turkey Chop)

Photograph: Floylice Lawnicki 6 Soul Food Lounge Mastros is a collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club Seafood locations, a World-class service, with highly acclaimed cuisine and. Why:Motyka adds his stamp to the menu with dishes like kabocha squash tortellini with foie gras butter and Burrata with grape mostarda and focaccia.

What:The Logan Square staple gets a new chef, Brian Motyka (Rose Mary, Spiaggia). Photograph: Clayton Hauck 5 Longman & Eagle Why:Find twists on classics, like a short rib Benedict or cookies and cream pancakes. What:An upscale diner from the team behind the Press Room, a West Loop wine bar

Why:The globally influenced all-day menu features an array of bites like potato-truffle dumplings and eggplant nigiri with miso truffle. What:A local outpost of the vibrant national vegan chain Why:Order the house special chicken and waffles with honey hot sauce or a fried green tomato BLT with pimento cheese while sipping an old-fashioned. What:Southern comfort eats (and lots of bourbon) from a lauded national restaurant group Or head in for dinner, when chefs Aaron Patten and Katie Wasielewski serve charcuterie boards, crab croquettes, and seared scallops with kohlrabi-fennel salad alongside Old World natural wines. Why:It’s open all day for French- and Italian-inspired fare, so get going with a brown butter Dutch baby or a yogurt parfait with honey and Stellar granola. What:A breezy Bucktown café and wine bar from a trio of industry pros who met working at Wood.

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