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Apple North Michigan Avenue is one of Chicago.

1. Apple North Michigan Avenue

679 North Michigan Avenue (at E Huron St), Chicago, IL
Electronics Store · Streeterville · 92 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

2. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Millennium Park is one of Chicago.

3. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago.

4. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

5. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 332 tips and reviews
Firecakes Donuts is one of Chicago.

6. Firecakes Donuts

9.1
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago.

7. The Doughnut Vault

8.9
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago.

8. Giordano's

8.6
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of Chicago.

9. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews
Garrett Popcorn Shops is one of Chicago.

10. Garrett Popcorn Shops

9.0
625 N Michigan Ave (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of Chicago.

11. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

8.3
830 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Chocolate Store · Streeterville · 97 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of Chicago.

12. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

9.4
400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Chocolate Store · Streeterville · 31 tips and reviews
Gino's East is one of Chicago.

13. Gino's East

8.1
162 E Superior St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Streeterville · 273 tips and reviews
Wrigleyville is one of Chicago.

14. Wrigleyville

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of Chicago.

15. Kuma's Corner

8.9
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Butcher & The Burger is one of Chicago.

16. Butcher & The Burger

8.8
1021 W Armitage Ave (at Kenmore Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Side · 108 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern is one of Chicago.

17. Billy Goat Tavern

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

18. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Whether you're looking for hot dogs or Italian beef, very few places offer up that kind of greasy iconic Chicago-style street food better than the classic food hall-esque Portillo's on Ontario Street. Read more.

19. Birrieria Zaragoza

8.8
4852 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Archer Heights · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Consistently lauded as some of the best tacos in the country, venture to the southwest side for some of the best goat and other standout dishes like consomme at this small father-and-son standout. Read more.

Calumet Fisheries is one of Chicago.

20. Calumet Fisheries

8.9
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · 56 tips and reviews

EaterEater: When you need your fried seafood or smoked fish fix, hit this James Beard-recognized, Anthony Bourdain-endorsed classic Chicago fish house on the Far South Side. Read more.

21. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 483 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.

22. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

9.1
6649 N Lincoln Ave (at Prairie Rd), Lincolnwood, IL
Pizzeria · 65 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Lou Malnati’s has been serving the city for decades. It's all about with the signature “Lou,” topped with spinach, mushroom and sliced tomatoes. Get it with the buttercrust and thank us later. Read more.

Lem's BBQ House is one of Chicago.

23. Lem's BBQ House

7.7
311 E 75th St, Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Chatham · 44 tips and reviews
The Original Rainbow Cone is one of Chicago.

24. The Original Rainbow Cone

9.3
9233 S Western Ave (at 92nd Pl), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Beverly · 51 tips and reviews
Frontera Grill is one of Chicago.

25. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews
Gino's East is one of Chicago.

26. Gino's East

500 N La Salle Dr (at Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 130 tips and reviews
Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of Chicago.

27. Al's #1 Italian Beef

8.3
169 W Ontario St (at Wells), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 84 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

28. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Al's Italian Beef is one of Chicago.

29. Al's Italian Beef

8.6
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews
Gene's & Jude's is one of Chicago.

30. Gene's & Jude's

8.7
2720 River Rd (btwn Cherry Ave & Grand Ave), River Grove, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 168 tips and reviews
Grange Hall Burger Bar is one of Chicago.

31. Grange Hall Burger Bar

844 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 72 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: The buns are a work of art: They soak up the juice but never fall apart.

Grand Lux Cafe is one of Chicago.

32. Grand Lux Cafe

600 N Michigan Ave (at Ontario St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 347 tips and reviews

33. Acadia

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: With three cuts of beef, two types of cheese and a bottomless reserve of umami, it’s clear this burger has been obsessed over by chef Ryan McCaskey http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

34. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The house-ground Heartland beef burger arrives expertly cooked, christened with a cross of crispy bacon and a melting slice of aged cheddar tucked under a toasted garlic bun. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi

35. Old Town Social

455 W North Ave (at N Cleveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Old Town · 121 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Chef Jared Van Camp works to make this burger’s meatiness shine, topping it with equally savory toppings: housemade bacon, a fried egg, aioli and Gruyère. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

36. Top-Notch Beefburgers

8.0
2116 W 95th St, Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Beverly · 41 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This is the natural habitat of malts and beef tallow French fries. The cheeseburger is one of the beefiest around, and the bun is well-toasted for a contrast in texture. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

875 North Michigan Avenue is one of Chicago.

37. 875 North Michigan Avenue

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 206 tips and reviews
Pl-zeň is one of Chicago.

38. Pl-zeň

7.4
1519 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Pilsen · 34 tips and reviews
Hyatt Regency Chicago is one of Chicago.

39. Hyatt Regency Chicago

8.5
151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 209 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chicago.

40. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews
Pippin's Tavern is one of Chicago.

41. Pippin's Tavern

7.0
806 N Rush St (at E Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Near North Side · 88 tips and reviews
the Vault at the Bedford is one of Chicago.

42. the Vault at the Bedford

1612 W. Division, Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 3 tips and reviews
The Bedford is one of Chicago.

43. The Bedford

1612 W Division St (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 81 tips and reviews
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House is one of Chicago.

44. Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House

8.7
1024 N Rush St (Bellevue), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews