Stop by Lou Malnati's pizza in downtown Naperville. This Chicago pizza restaurant do their pies well (and have arguably the best crust in the state) and is housed in what until the 1980s was the city's firehouse. The fire pole still resides in a corner of the bar area. No, they won't let you slide down it. The Lantern still has a cheeseburger and fries for 5 bucks- just the same way they were making them back in the 60s.
Another local favorite is the Naperville branch of celebrity Chef Jimmy Bannos' Heaven on Seven restaurant, which specializes in Cajun and Creole foods. Most of the food is all right for anyone to eat, but if you want it fiery, they can make it happen.
And you really should go to either El Centro or El Famous (both on Ogden Avenue) to wolf down a giant burrito.
If you want some really fresh, delicious seafood during lunchtime, head over to Succulent Seafood at Gartner Plaza (corner of Gartner Road and Washington Street) and order a pasta dish or a fish sandwich with any of a number of freshly prepared sauces as you wait.
Tango Argentinean Grill serves Argentinian grilled steaks, Spanish Tapas, and Italian pastas. They are known as the home of "The Longest Steak in the World"--a rolled-up skirt steak that's probably two foot long. The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Naperville, and within walking distance of the Riverwalk.
Cookie Dough Creations is a fantastic dessert replacement to the more commercial Cold Stone. Order a scoop of ice cream and then a scoop of egg-free cookie dough to go on top.
Meson Sabika serves Spanish tapas and a lovely brunch. Although it's expensive, it also extremely tasty.
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