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Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

1. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.1
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews

Elizabeth G.Elizabeth Gospodinov: Perfect for dates! Must try bacon-wrapped dates, beef empanadas, any paella and goat cheese

2. Tanta Chicago

8.7
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: Truly fantastic food. The Pork Fried Rice is an absolute must. Other absolutley delicious dishes were the beef empanadas, Nikei Cheviche, and Caucitas Tasting. Big portions & perfect for family style.

The Field Museum is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

3. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews

Erik R.Erik Rowley: The Chicago Field Museum is one of the best museums in the world. Plan to spend an entire day here as there is so much to see! My favorite exhibits are the NW Pacific tribes and Evolving Planet.

Black Dog Gelato is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

4. Black Dog Gelato

9.2
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews

On the GridOn the Grid: The cash-only spot has an ever rotating selection of flavors (written daily on the window) including standouts such as goat cheese cashew caramel and blueberry french toast.  Read more.

Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

5. Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill

8.7
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 74 tips and reviews

CarolCarol: It lives up to the hype, the sushi is the best in Chicago. Get The Big Chill and the tuna poke appetizer. You won't be disappointed.

Big Star is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

6. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Do you like day drinking and tacos? Of course you do. Come here and let the DJ spin real vinyl while you get messed up.

Girl & The Goat is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

7. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

Patrick M.Patrick Mackey: Stephanie Izard and her team are amazing, its great for dates. Lively environment and close seating will have you chatting with your neighbor about their dishes in no time. Stop in today!

Bobtail Ice Cream Company is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

8. Bobtail Ice Cream Company

2951 N Broadway St (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lake View East · 86 tips and reviews

Caitlin S.Caitlin Salzberg: Amazing staff, and even better ice cream! The raspberry cheesecake ice cream mixed with the cookies and cream (as suggested by the staff) was to die for! Tastes like and Oreo crusted cheesecake.

Beatrix is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

9. Beatrix

8.9
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 232 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Whether you need to grab-and-go or want to enjoy a nice meal at a restaurant, Beatrix offers both! This cozy marketplace serves a variety of healthy options all day long, so stop by. Read more.

MONEYGUN is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

10. MONEYGUN

9.0
660 W Lake (Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton River District · 38 tips and reviews

John K.John Khuu: Finally, another bar that's in the vicinity of the West Loop besides Lone Wolf! Only 10 bar seats, limited booth seating, and standing room - grab a cocktail and enjoy the good music and company.

Cafecito is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

11. Cafecito

8.5
7 N Wells St (Madison), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 68 tips and reviews

Robert M.Robert Meszaros: There's always a line. Always. I finally waited got my food and it was worth it. And mind you on for Miami, so I can tell the difference. Prices are good. taste is excellent. The ever present line is

Kingston Mines is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

12. Kingston Mines

9.1
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: A Chicago institution. Really talented musicians & performers. If you like jazz, this is the place. I like the way they switch stage & performers in different rooms.

Molly's Cupcakes is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

13. Molly's Cupcakes

8.9
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews

Amster D.Amster Dam: I had heard about this place and finally went!! It was amazing especially if you love gourmet cupcakes! I had the peach cobbler one and my bf had the Cookie Monster!! Can't wait to go back!

Second City Training Center is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

14. Second City Training Center

8.6
1608 N Wells St (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
Theater · Old Town Triangle · 13 tips and reviews

Kellen T.Kellen Terrett: If you have the time, take classes here. Meet amazing people, learn from the best, and have a blast doing it.

The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

15. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews

Evelyn L.Evelyn Lopez: Great snacks and cocktails. Try the Reply to All or Mamie Taylor. For a quieter setting or a large group, try the speakeasy upstairs.

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

16. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

8.6
230 W Erie St (at Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 165 tips and reviews

Evelyn L.Evelyn Lopez: Dollar oysters during happy hour, $5 Moscow mules, delicious items off the grill and can't forget about the black rice sushi rolls. Everything on their menu is fantastic!

Chicago History Museum is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

17. Chicago History Museum

8.8
1601 N Clark St (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Lincoln Park · 62 tips and reviews

C R.C Rey: All things Chicago in this clean and well organized place. Be sure to check out the World's Fair of 1893 and 1933. Both have fascinating artifacts. The gift shop is legit too.

Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

18. Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

8.3
19 E Ohio St (State), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews

Madeline G.Madeline Gullett: I loved it here! So cozy. Perfect for a cold day. My margarita was spicy but yummy. I would definitely tell people to get the Pussy Willow!

Tango Sur is one of Meet Your Match in CHI: Sports Fanatics.

19. Tango Sur

8.4
3763 N Southport Ave (at Grace St.), Chicago, IL
Argentinian Restaurant · Lakeview · 129 tips and reviews

Sean J.Sean Jackson: Aw Man! Where do I begin? The provolone cheese app and the empanadas were killer. The Tbone steak was delicious and don't forget the spinach mashed potatoes.