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Chicago's Best

Chicago's Best

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Created by Anja Harris • Updated On: June 4, 2019
The Mid is one of Chicago's Best.

1. The Mid

306 N Halsted St (at W Fulton St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Fulton Market · 97 tips and reviews
S.K.Y. is one of Chicago's Best.

2. S.K.Y.

9.1
1239 W 18th St (Allport St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Pilsen · 17 tips and reviews
Dorian’s is one of Chicago's Best.

3. Dorian’s

8.0
1939 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 1 tip
Smartbar is one of Chicago's Best.

4. Smartbar

8.1
3730 N Clark St (btwn Grace & Waveland), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Wrigleyville · 56 tips and reviews
Sound-Bar is one of Chicago's Best.

5. Sound-Bar

7.1
226 W Ontario St (at N Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Night Club · River North · 89 tips and reviews
Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney is one of Chicago's Best.

6. Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney

9.3
2212 N Clybourn Ave (Webster & Clybourn), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 6 tips and reviews
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago's Best.

7. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.8
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews
The Delta is one of Chicago's Best.

8. The Delta

8.9
1745 W North Ave (Wood), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Wicker Park · 11 tips and reviews
Vichcraft is one of Chicago's Best.

9. Vichcraft

2138 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Art Studio · Ukrainian Village · No tips or reviews
Cabana Club is one of Chicago's Best.

10. Cabana Club

7.1
2018 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Swimming Pool · Bucktown · 1 tip
St Lou's Assembly is one of Chicago's Best.

11. St Lou's Assembly

664 West lake Street, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 16 tips and reviews
The Drawing Room is one of Chicago's Best.

12. The Drawing Room

8.8
12 S Michigan Ave (Madison), Chicago, IL
Lounge · The Loop · 14 tips and reviews
Schubas Tavern is one of Chicago's Best.

13. Schubas Tavern

8.7
3159 N Southport Ave (at Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Lakeview · 85 tips and reviews
Bad Hunter is one of Chicago's Best.

14. Bad Hunter

802 W Randolph St (btwn Halsted St & Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 32 tips and reviews
Royal Palms Shuffle Board Club is one of Chicago's Best.

15. Royal Palms Shuffle Board Club

9.0
1750 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Bucktown · 10 tips and reviews
Billy Sunday is one of Chicago's Best.

16. Billy Sunday

9.0
3143 W Logan Blvd (Logan and Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 72 tips and reviews
The Up Room is one of Chicago's Best.

17. The Up Room

7.4
2018 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Bucktown · 10 tips and reviews
Spilt Milk is one of Chicago's Best.

18. Spilt Milk

8.7
2758 W Fullerton Ave (Fullerton), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 7 tips and reviews
Prairie School is one of Chicago's Best.

19. Prairie School

1000 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 2 tips and reviews
Thalia Hall is one of Chicago's Best.

20. Thalia Hall

9.5
1807 S Allport St (at 18th St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · 34 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Conservatory is one of Chicago's Best.

21. Lincoln Park Conservatory

9.2
2391 N Stockton Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Garden · Lincoln Park · 58 tips and reviews
Guaranteed Rate Field is one of Chicago's Best.

22. Guaranteed Rate Field

8.6
333 W 35th St (at Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · 300 tips and reviews
Green City Market is one of Chicago's Best.

23. Green City Market

9.4
1790 N Clark St (btwn Dickens Ave & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews
Cindy's is one of Chicago's Best.

24. Cindy's

8.8
12 S Michigan Ave (btwn E Madison & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · The Loop · 146 tips and reviews
The Aviary is one of Chicago's Best.

25. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews
Adler Planetarium is one of Chicago's Best.

26. Adler Planetarium

8.7
1300 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Planetarium · Museum Campus · 171 tips and reviews
Rocks is one of Chicago's Best.

27. Rocks

8.2
3463 N Broadway St (at W Stratford Pl), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lake View East · 95 tips and reviews
Big Shoulders Coffee is one of Chicago's Best.

28. Big Shoulders Coffee

8.5
1105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · 80 tips and reviews
Soldier Field is one of Chicago's Best.

29. Soldier Field

8.8
1410 S Museum Campus Dr (btwn McFetridge Dr & Waldron Dr), Chicago, IL
Football Stadium · Musuem Campus · 216 tips and reviews
DAVIDsTEA is one of Chicago's Best.

30. DAVIDsTEA

924 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Lincoln Park · 17 tips and reviews
Bourgeois Pig is one of Chicago's Best.

31. Bourgeois Pig

7.8
738 W Fullerton Ave (at Burling St.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Park West · 101 tips and reviews
Pret A Manger is one of Chicago's Best.

32. Pret A Manger

211 W Adams St (at S Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 78 tips and reviews
Eataly is one of Chicago's Best.

33. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews
Lucia's Gourmet Italian Cuisine is one of Chicago's Best.

34. Lucia's Gourmet Italian Cuisine

7.4
1825 W North Ave (btwn Honore St. & Wood St.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 26 tips and reviews
The Flat Iron is one of Chicago's Best.

35. The Flat Iron

1565 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn North Ave & Honore St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 48 tips and reviews
Joy's Noodles is one of Chicago's Best.

36. Joy's Noodles

7.8
3257 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Lake View East · 69 tips and reviews
Unabridged Books is one of Chicago's Best.

37. Unabridged Books

9.4
3251 N Broadway St (at W Melrose St), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago's Best.

38. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Kingsbury Street Cafe is one of Chicago's Best.

39. Kingsbury Street Cafe

1523 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL
Café · 52 tips and reviews
The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Chicago's Best.

40. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews
Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of Chicago's Best.

41. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.8
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews
Scofflaw is one of Chicago's Best.

42. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
Empty Bottle is one of Chicago's Best.

43. Empty Bottle

8.8
1035 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Ukrainian Village · 84 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern is one of Chicago's Best.

44. Billy Goat Tavern

8.2
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 176 tips and reviews
Adagio Teas is one of Chicago's Best.

45. Adagio Teas

617 N State St (btwn Ohio & Ontario), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Near North Side · 11 tips and reviews
Sportsman's Club is one of Chicago's Best.

46. Sportsman's Club

8.9
948 Western Ave (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Humboldt Park · 33 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago's Best.

47. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews
Pauly's Pizzeria is one of Chicago's Best.

48. Pauly's Pizzeria

6.2
719 S State St (btwn E. Balbo Ave. & W. Polk St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 23 tips and reviews
Parson's Chicken & Fish is one of Chicago's Best.

49. Parson's Chicken & Fish

9.1
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews
Brown Bag Seafood Co. is one of Chicago's Best.

50. Brown Bag Seafood Co.

8.4
340 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near East Side · 25 tips and reviews
Three Dots and a Dash is one of Chicago's Best.

51. Three Dots and a Dash

8.5
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Near North Side · 223 tips and reviews
Wrigley Field is one of Chicago's Best.

52. Wrigley Field

9.1
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
Dollop Coffee & Tea is one of Chicago's Best.

53. Dollop Coffee & Tea

8.5
345 E Ohio St (at N McClurg Ct.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Streeterville · 80 tips and reviews
Virgin Hotels Chicago is one of Chicago's Best.

54. Virgin Hotels Chicago

9.1
203 N Wabash Ave (at Lake Street), Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 38 tips and reviews
Cerise is one of Chicago's Best.

55. Cerise

7.7
203 N Wabash Ave Fl 26 (Lake), Chicago, IL
Lounge · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews
Velvet Taco is one of Chicago's Best.

56. Velvet Taco

9.0
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews
Elly's Pancake House is one of Chicago's Best.

57. Elly's Pancake House

101 W North Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Old Town · 108 tips and reviews
Geja's Cafe is one of Chicago's Best.

58. Geja's Cafe

8.5
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
Old Town School of Folk Music is one of Chicago's Best.

59. Old Town School of Folk Music

9.3
4544 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Music School · Ravenswood · 49 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago's Best.

60. 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
La Fournette is one of Chicago's Best.

61. La Fournette

2468 N Clark St (Roslyn), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Park West · 4 tips and reviews
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon is one of Chicago's Best.

62. Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon

8.9
337 E Randolph Dr (Columbus Drive), Chicago, IL
Skating Rink · Grant Park · 20 tips and reviews
Myopic Books is one of Chicago's Best.

63. Myopic Books

8.8
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews
Chicago Bagel Authority is one of Chicago's Best.

64. Chicago Bagel Authority

8.6
953 W Armitage Ave (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · North Side · 78 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of Chicago's Best.

65. Shake Shack

7.8
12 S Michigan Ave (btwn E Madison & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · The Loop · 68 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago's Best.

66. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews
Watershed is one of Chicago's Best.

67. Watershed

8.5
601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews
The Commons Club is one of Chicago's Best.

68. The Commons Club

203 N Wabash Ave (Haddock Pl.), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews
Bub City is one of Chicago's Best.

69. Bub City

7.5
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 134 tips and reviews
Maggie Daley Park is one of Chicago's Best.

70. Maggie Daley Park

9.4
337 E Randolph Dr (btwn Lake Shore Dr & Columbus Dr), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 47 tips and reviews
James M. Nederlander Theatre is one of Chicago's Best.

71. James M. Nederlander Theatre

9.2
24 W Randolph St (btwn State St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 73 tips and reviews
Two Zero Three is one of Chicago's Best.

72. Two Zero Three

7.1
203 N. Wabash, Chicago, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 13 tips and reviews
Chicago Public Library is one of Chicago's Best.

73. Chicago Public Library

8.9
400 S. State St. (btwn Van Buren & Congress), Chicago, IL
Library · The Loop · 79 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago's Best.

74. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.1
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
Goddess and Grocer is one of Chicago's Best.

75. Goddess and Grocer

8.3
1127 N State St, Chicago, IL
Café · Near North Side · 5 tips and reviews
Lula Café is one of Chicago's Best.

76. Lula Café

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago's Best.

77. The Second City

9.2
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews
Lost Lake is one of Chicago's Best.

78. Lost Lake

3154 W Diversey Ave (at Kedzie Blvd), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Logan Square · 53 tips and reviews
Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago's Best.

79. Shedd Aquarium

8.9
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews
Broadway Playhouse is one of Chicago's Best.

80. Broadway Playhouse

8.9
175 E Chestnut St (btwn Mies van der Rohe Way & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Performing Arts Venue · Streeterville · 13 tips and reviews
Christkindlmarket is one of Chicago's Best.

81. Christkindlmarket

50 W Washington St (at Daley Plaza), Chicago, IL
Christmas Market · The Loop · 150 tips and reviews
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club is one of Chicago's Best.

82. Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

7.3
3700 N Halsted St (at W Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 85 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago's Best.

83. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago's Best.

84. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
United Center is one of Chicago's Best.

85. United Center

9.3
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & S Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Stadium · Near West Side · 467 tips and reviews
Hubbard Inn is one of Chicago's Best.

86. Hubbard Inn

7.0
110 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark St. & LaSalle Blvd.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 94 tips and reviews
Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago's Best.

87. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews
North Ave Pier is one of Chicago's Best.

88. North Ave Pier

1600 Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Pier · Lincoln Park · 2 tips and reviews
Double Door is one of Chicago's Best.

89. Double Door

1572 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & Honore St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Wicker Park · 56 tips and reviews
Oak Street Beach Food + Drink is one of Chicago's Best.

90. Oak Street Beach Food + Drink

5.7
1001 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Oak St & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 25 tips and reviews
Green Street Smoked Meats is one of Chicago's Best.

91. 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
Del Seoul is one of Chicago's Best.

92. Del Seoul

9.1
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews
The Chicago Theatre is one of Chicago's Best.

93. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 92 tips and reviews
The Drifter is one of Chicago's Best.

94. The Drifter

8.0
678 N Orleans St (Huron), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · River North · 23 tips and reviews
Music Box Theatre is one of Chicago's Best.

95. Music Box Theatre

9.4
3733 N Southport Ave (btwn Grace St & Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Indie Movie Theater · Lakeview · 88 tips and reviews
Up & Up is one of Chicago's Best.

96. Up & Up

8.2
2018 W North Ave (North & Milwaukee), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Bucktown · 4 tips and reviews
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Chicago's Best.

97. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.4
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 75 tips and reviews
King Spa & Sauna is one of Chicago's Best.

98. King Spa & Sauna

9.0
809 Civic Center Dr, Niles, IL
Spa · 57 tips and reviews