Leland Eating & Drinking House serves excellent small plates, fresh focaccia, and hot cocktails from its corner shop in Prospect Heights.

Maya Taqueria is a Mission-style burrito spot where you can customize your own massive burrito, bowl, nachos, or tacos

Bierwax is a bar in Prospect Heights that specializes in craft beers and vinyl. It’s a fun spot to listen to loud music, and it has a nice backyard.

Maison Yaki in Prospect Heights is where you go to sit on a red leather barstool and eat classic French cooking-inspired yakitori.

El Gran Castillo de Jagua is a Dominican spot in Prospect Heights

Ciao Gloria is a cafe in Prospect Heights that serves breakfast-y food till 4pm every day.

Ogliastro Pizza Bar is the perfect place to take have a first date in Prospect Heights.

You can have the best sushi omakase experience in Prospect Heights at Sushi Lin.

Geido is a great neighborhood sushi bar where you can scribble all over the walls and listen to R&B slow jams.

LaLou is a wine bar in Prospect Heights that’s one of our favorite spots in the city to drink natural wine.

Branded Saloon is a western-themed bar in Prospect Heights with decent food.

Sharlene’s is a bar in Prospect Heights that feels like it’s been open since 1955. Bring a few friends, and have an inexpensive drink.

If you’re looking for Thai food in Prospect Heights, go to Look by Plant Love House, and start with the big papaya salad tray.

Oxalis serves an excellent $70 tasting menu in a casual space in Prospect Heights.

Sofreh is a Persian restaurant that’s a good option for dinner in Prospect Heights.

Lowerline is a tiny restaurant in Prospect Heights with excellent New Orleans-style food.