Victory's Banner Restaurant   

You'll find a serene scene at this Roscoe Village breakfast nook, where early risers get their fill of meatless meals and bottomless cups of coffee. Area residents and vegetarians alike enjoy this morning spot offering a relaxed, mellow atmosphere and pleasant staffers as yoga-inspired music floats through the air. The 'Neatloaf' (filled with cheeses, rice, eggs, rosemary, basil and oregano served with barbecue sauce) is the specialty of the house as well as several varieties of omelets. Need a sweet treat? Victory Banner also delivers piping-hot pastries such as muffins, scones and cookies. -- Audarshia Townsend