Chicago Bests
Green Street Smoked Meats is one of Chicago Bests.

1. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.3
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 152 tips and reviews
Firecakes Donuts is one of Chicago Bests.

2. Firecakes Donuts

8.9
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews
interurban cafe & pastry is one of Chicago Bests.

3. interurban cafe & pastry

2008 N Halsted St Rear (in alley, n.side of armitage btwn Halsted&Dayton), Chicago, IL
Bakery · North Side · 9 tips and reviews

Roberto G.Roberto Garcia: The pop tarts are to die for!!! Sooo delicious!

Ricobene's is one of Chicago Bests.

4. Ricobene's

9.1
252 W 26th St, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Armour Square · 85 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Breaded steak add cheese and giardinera. One of the most legit sandwiches I've ever had.

Parson's Chicken & Fish is one of Chicago Bests.

5. Parson's Chicken & Fish

8.8
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Parson's Chicken & Fish is quickly shaping up to be the place to be this summer, whether that's because of the sprawling yard of picnic tables, the Negroni slushies or the expertly fried fish. Read more.

Scofflaw is one of Chicago Bests.

6. Scofflaw

9.2
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Sitting at the bar is rewarded with a gratis two-sip cocktail based on a forgotten classic, and free cookies are served warm from the oven at midnight.

The Aviary is one of Chicago Bests.

7. The Aviary

8.5
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Chicago Bests.

8. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
1505 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews
Scooter's Frozen Custard is one of Chicago Bests.

9. Scooter's Frozen Custard

8.9
1658 W Belmont Ave (at Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Whiskey caramel custard + sprinkles + waffle cone + hot summer day = happiness

Urbanbelly is one of Chicago Bests.

10. Urbanbelly

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Fulton Market · 92 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago Bests.

11. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The quality of food—crispy potato hash with duck heart gravy; foie gras, scrambled eggs and toast; and those damn tasty griddled burgers—puts this spot in a new category. Read more.

Acadia is one of Chicago Bests.

12. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · South Loop · 53 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tackle one of the best burgers in town at the bar, embark on a journey through a decadent eight-course menu, or satisfy a sweets craving with a creative dessert tasting menu. Read more.

Andy's Thai Kitchen is one of Chicago Bests.

13. Andy's Thai Kitchen

7.6
950 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Lakeview · 37 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: The kao soy isn't the slightest bit spicy and it's sweeter than usual. The chicken was the weakest link, being slightly dry but overall it was still delicious and I would 100% order it again.

Antique Taco is one of Chicago Bests.

14. Antique Taco

8.7
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Holy moly, was not prepared for these tacos to be this awesome. The carnitas = 10/10. Would love to come back, get a pile of tacos and a pitcher of margaritas and kill an afternoon on the back patio.

Millennium Park is one of Chicago Bests.

15. Millennium Park

9.5
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews
The Wormhole Coffee is one of Chicago Bests.

16. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 248 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Their non-coffee drinks are big winners here. I highly encourage you to try the cruel summer if it's available - refreshing, unique, and still highly caffeinated ;) Bonus points for the DeLorean.

Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of Chicago Bests.

17. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

8.7
1220 W Webster Ave (btwn Magnolia & Racine), Chicago, IL
Café · North Side · 88 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: The passionfruit tart was so well executed it was perfect, but the kouign amann stole the show. So tasty. Quality was high and every single thing behind the counter looked great. Will be back.

5411 Empanadas is one of Chicago Bests.

18. 5411 Empanadas

7.3
2045 W North Ave (N Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Argentinian Restaurant · Bucktown · 16 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: The malbec beef is so good. I was initially skeptical about the idea of bacon, dates and goat cheese empanadas, but after trying them was immediately sold. Sweet, interesting, delicious. A must.

Big Star is one of Chicago Bests.

19. Big Star

9.1
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Lakefront Trail is one of Chicago Bests.

20. Lakefront Trail

9.3
Lake Michigan Lakefront (at N Lake Shore Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Grant Park · 133 tips and reviews
bellyQ is one of Chicago Bests.

21. bellyQ

1400 W. Randolph St. (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 96 tips and reviews
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is one of Chicago Bests.

22. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

9.0
233 W Erie St (btwn N St Clair St & N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 76 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago Bests.

23. The Doughnut Vault

9.0
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews
Three Wheel Noodle is one of Chicago Bests.

24. Three Wheel Noodle

2339 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Logan Square · 2 tips and reviews
Kumiko is one of Chicago Bests.

25. Kumiko

9.3
630 W Lake St (N Des Plaines Street), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton River District · 9 tips and reviews
Ca Phe Da - Dang Good Wings is one of Chicago Bests.

26. Ca Phe Da - Dang Good Wings

9.1
1800 1/2 S. Carpenter, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Pilsen · 6 tips and reviews
Ipsento 606 is one of Chicago Bests.

27. Ipsento 606

9.2
1813 N Milwaukee Ave (Leavitt), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 35 tips and reviews
Green City Market is one of Chicago Bests.

28. Green City Market

9.3
1790 N Clark St (btwn Dickens Ave & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews
Duck Duck Goat is one of Chicago Bests.

29. Duck Duck Goat

9.1
857 W Fulton Market (at Peoria St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 88 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago Bests.

30. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews
Sawada Coffee is one of Chicago Bests.

31. Sawada Coffee

9.3
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 66 tips and reviews
Blackbird is one of Chicago Bests.

32. Blackbird

619 W Randolph St (at N Desplaines St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 127 tips and reviews