Van Dyke Cafe

News Cafe's younger, less harried sibling, Van Dyke, which now has a new corporate parent (which also owns several Lincoln Road eateries including a trio of Italian spots: Segafredo, Tiramesu, and Spris), is a locals' favorite, at which people-watching is also premium, but attitude is practically nonexistent. The menu here spans a variety of cuisines -- sandwiches, panini, burgers, Middle Eastern specialties, pasta, seafood, salads, eggs, and so on -- but the Van Dyke's warm, wood-floored interior, upstairs jazz bar, accessible parking, and intense chocolate soufflé make it a less taxing alternative. Also, unlike News, Van Dyke turns into a sizzling nightspot featuring live jazz nearly every night of the week. Outside there's a vast tree-lined seating area that's ideal for people-watching. Those allergic to or afraid of dogs might reconsider eating here, as Van Dyke is also a canine hot spot.

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