This Midwestern-style restaurant is a community staple in Chicago's far northside Rogers Park neighborhood. Your entry into Heartland will be greeted by an old-school general store, equipped with local, in-season fruits & veggies, Dr.Bronner's products and of course, kombucha. Vegan? The Heartland Panhandler can switch out eggs for tofu and be just as delicious. If you're into meat, you must try their famous, grassfed buffalo burger with sweet potato fries for dinner. Reservations taken, but not necessary. Spacious, outdoor patio in the summer.

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