If you’re looking for inexpensive but extremely tasty places, I’m your girl.

L’Appetito under the Hancock building for sandwiches

Moonstruck Café on Michigan Ave. for hot chocolate

Smokin’ Woody’s in North Center for barbecue (excellent burgers too)

Kitsch’n in Roscoe Village for American comfort food

Cornerstone Café over by Targhetto for breakfast

Green Tea in Lincoln Park for sushi

Crepe Palace in Lincoln Park for crepes

Margie’s Candies in Bucktown for ice cream

Orange in Lakeview for brunch

Apart Pizza in Lincoln Square for New York style pizza

just about any other pizza place for Chicago style

Garcia’s in Lincoln Square for Mexican

Tac-Quick in Wrigleyville for Thai

and Rockwell Grill in Ravenswood Manor for cheese fries