Favorites

1. Shaw's Crab House

9.3

21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL

Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews

Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Favorites.

2. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews

Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of Favorites.

3. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL

Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews

4. Gilt Bar

9.1

230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL

Lounge · River North · 189 tips and reviews

5. The Gage

9.0

24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL

Gastropub · The Loop · 339 tips and reviews

6. Avec

9.3

615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews

7. Girl & The Goat

9.1

809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · West Town · 553 tips and reviews

8. Maude's Liquor Bar

840 W Randolph St (btwn Green St & Peoria St), Chicago, IL

French Restaurant · Fulton Market · 104 tips and reviews

9. The Publican

8.8

837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

10. Coalfire

9.2

1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL

Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 98 tips and reviews

Davanti Enoteca Chicago is one of Favorites.

11. Davanti Enoteca Chicago

1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL

Italian Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 85 tips and reviews

Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant is one of Favorites.

12. Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

8.1

2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL

Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 109 tips and reviews

13. Arami

8.6

1829 W Chicago Ave (btwn Wolcott & Wood), Chicago, IL

Sushi Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 54 tips and reviews

14. Honky Tonk BBQ

8.0

1800 S Racine Ave (at W 18th St), Chicago, IL

BBQ Joint · Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews

15. Bongo Room

8.3

1470 N Milwaukee Ave (at Honore St), Chicago, IL

Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 153 tips and reviews

16. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave (at Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews

17. DMK Burger Bar

8.7

2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL

Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews

90 Miles Cuban Cafe is one of Favorites.

18. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

9.1

2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL

Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews

Fat Willy's Rib Shack is one of Favorites.

19. Fat Willy's Rib Shack

2416 W Schubert Ave (at N Western Ave), Chicago, IL

BBQ Joint · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews

20. Longman & Eagle

9.3

2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of Favorites.

21. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.3

1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL

Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews

22. Pops for Champagne

8.5

601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL

Wine Bar · Near North Side · 114 tips and reviews

23. Coco Pazzo Café

636 N Saint Clair St (at Ontario), Chicago, IL

Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 24 tips and reviews

24. Cafe Iberico

739 N La Salle Dr (at Superior St), Chicago, IL

Tapas Restaurant · River North · 149 tips and reviews

Beth Moon: Delicious tapas. Cheap as hell. Scrumptious sangria. But horrible crowds. Best bet? Go for a nice late lunch on Saturday. After 5:00, you're in trouble.

25. Nellcôte

833 W Randolph St (at N Green St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · West Town · 98 tips and reviews

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine is one of Favorites.

26. Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine

53 E Lake St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL

Gourmet Store · The Loop · 83 tips and reviews

27. Bangers & Lace

8.6

1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL

Bar · Wicker Park · 155 tips and reviews

28. Mon Ami Gabi

9.2

2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL

French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews

29. Lillie's Q

7.9

1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL

BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Favorites.

30. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2

1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL

Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews

31. Owen & Engine

2700 N Western Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL

Gastropub · Northwest Side · 147 tips and reviews

32. TAC Quick

7.2

1011 W Irving Park Rd (at W Dakin St), Chicago, IL

Thai Restaurant · Lakeview · 57 tips and reviews

33. Jam

3057 W Logan Blvd (at Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL

Breakfast Spot · Logan Square · 55 tips and reviews

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Favorites.

34. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1

53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL

Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Intelligentsia has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

35. Bite Café

1039 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 100 tips and reviews

36. 25 Degrees

736 N Clark St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL

Burger Joint · River North · 113 tips and reviews

Garrett Popcorn Shops is one of Favorites.

37. Garrett Popcorn Shops

8.9

625 N Michigan Ave (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL

Snack Place · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: A local favorite since 1949. The loyal clientele swear that the caramel, cheddar-cheese or old-fashioned butter popcorn is the best around. -- Green Guide Editor

38. Foodease

835 N Michigan Ave (at Water Tower Place), Chicago, IL

Restaurant · Streeterville · 40 tips and reviews

39. Tamale Spaceship

1341 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL

Food Truck · Bucktown · 17 tips and reviews

Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of Favorites.

40. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.8

3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL

Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews

Toni Patisserie & Café is one of Favorites.

41. Toni Patisserie & Café

65 E Washington St (at Garland Ct), Chicago, IL

Bakery · The Loop · 101 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago: Try the almond Danish from our 100 Best list: This marble-replete space is a fine room in which to drink a cappuccino and enjoy a danish.

Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of Favorites.

42. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

8.7

1220 W Webster Ave (btwn Magnolia & Racine), Chicago, IL

Café · North Side · 88 tips and reviews

43. Chick-fil-A

8.2

30 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 147 tips and reviews

44. Penelope's

8.2

1913 W Division St (btwn N Winchester Ave & N Wolcott), Chicago, IL

Boutique · Wicker Park · 7 tips and reviews

Scooter's Frozen Custard is one of Favorites.

45. Scooter's Frozen Custard

9.3

1658 W Belmont Ave (at Paulina St.), Chicago, IL

Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews

Sully's House Tap Room & Grill is one of Favorites.

46. Sully's House Tap Room & Grill

7.5

1501 N Dayton St (at W Blackhawk St), Chicago, IL

Bar · 46 tips and reviews

47. Sprinkles

8.8

50 E Walton St (btwn Rush & Ernst), Chicago, IL

Cupcake Shop · Streeterville · 147 tips and reviews

48. Magnolia Bakery

8.3

108 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL

Bakery · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews

49. Mercat a la Planxa

8.0

638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL

Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews

50. Rootstock

9.2

954 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Humboldt Park · 58 tips and reviews

51. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3

2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL

Pie Shop · Logan Square · 120 tips and reviews

52. The Whistler

9.1

2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL

Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews

53. Xoco

8.5

449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL

Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 359 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago: Breakfast at Rick Bayless’s most casual spot yet is quiet perfection: a cup of masterfully concocted hot chocolate, a flaky egg empanada, one hell of a sugar-and-cocoa-coated churro.

54. Big Jones

8.3

5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL

Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews

55. Anteprima

7.6

5316 N Clark St (at W Summerdale Ave), Chicago, IL

Italian Restaurant · Andersonville · 32 tips and reviews

Eater: Seasonal ingredients, a constantly morphing rustic menu and an adorable back patio make this Andersonville spot one of the best Italian joints in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.