DeKalb · Dekalb County, IL
Where to eat in DeKalb
Scout analyzed 32 DeKalb places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food.
Places analyzed
32
Matches
23
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots

Food & Drink
The Flame

Food & Drink
Yen Ching Restaurant | Chinese
Longtime sit-down restaurant cooking up classic Chinese dishes in a mellow atmosphere.

Nightlife
PJ's Courthouse Tavern
Local bar with a beer focus, pub fare & live music in an historic former dry-goods store from 1871.

Arts & Culture
The Lincoln Inn at Faranda's
Veteran diner-style place serving hearty breakfasts, burgers & sandwiches, plus fresh baked goods.

Nightlife
Fatty's Pub & Grille
A university crowd gathers for pre- & post-game drinks, hearty American grub, plus games & trivia.

Food & Drink
Thai Pavilion Restaurant
Laid-back Thai restaurant serving satay, dumplings, salad, curry, noodle dishes & stir-fry.

Shopping
Kuipers Family Farm

Nightlife
MVP Sports Bar

Nightlife
Tapa La Luna
Globally inspired tapas & wines delivered in a trendy, polished dining room & in a bar with TVs.

Food & Drink
EL JIMADOR MEXICAN GRILL

Food & Drink
Los Rancheros
Warm, modest eatery serving up a menu of traditional Mexican dishes & cocktails.

Food & Drink
Barb City Bagels

Food & Drink
The Junction Eating Place
Country-themed eatery dishing up homestyle American plates, from all-day breakfasts to steaks.

Food & Drink
French Toast Pancake House
Sung, family–owned spot offering standard breakfast fare, plus sandwiches & soups in comfy digs.

Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

Food & Drink
Egg Haven Pancakes & Cafe
Straightforward, easygoing diner serving sandwiches & American breakfast favorites like omelets.

Food & Drink
Sycamore Cafe

Food & Drink
Burger Naan

Food & Drink
Ellwood Steak and Fish House
Contemporary, upmarket choice for aged steaks, fish entrees, wine & outdoor seating.

Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

Nightlife
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
Bright, spacious sports bar decorated with team jerseys, offering sliders, karaoke & football on TV.

Nightlife
Lord Stanley's and the Annex
Long-standing, low-key watering hole supplying pizza & beer by the pitcher, with TVs showing sports.

Food & Drink
Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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