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Chicago - Local's Guide

Chicago - Local's Guide

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Created by Amanda • Updated On: May 19, 2016
Windy City Cafe is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

1. Windy City Cafe

7.9
1062 W Chicago Ave (at May St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · River West · 29 tips and reviews

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Flying Saucer is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

2. Flying Saucer

8.5
1123 N California Ave (at Haddon Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Humboldt Park · 34 tips and reviews

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Lula Cafe is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

3. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

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Dunlay's on the Square is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

4. Dunlay's on the Square

3137 W Logan Blvd (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Logan Square · 98 tips and reviews

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Siena Tavern is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

5. Siena Tavern

8.7
51 W Kinzie St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 190 tips and reviews

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Tre Kronor is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

6. Tre Kronor

9.0
3258 W Foster Ave (at Spaulding Ave), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · North Park · 83 tips and reviews

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Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

7. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3
2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Logan Square · 120 tips and reviews

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Big Star is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

8. Big Star

9.1
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

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Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

9. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews

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Black Dog Gelato is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

10. Black Dog Gelato

9.1
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews

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Black Dog Gelato is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

11. Black Dog Gelato

1955 W Belmont Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Roscoe Village · 18 tips and reviews

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Black Dog Gelato is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

12. Black Dog Gelato

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · West Loop · 2 tips and reviews

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Black Dog Gelato is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

13. Black Dog Gelato

9.1
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews

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Hot Dougs is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

14. Hot Dougs

6016 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Clearing · 1 tip

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Hot Doug's is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

15. Hot Doug's

7.4
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Wrigleyville · 1 tip

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90 Miles Cuban Cafe is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

16. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

8.7
2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews

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Belly Shack is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

17. Belly Shack

1912 N Western Ave (btwn W Homer & W Cortland St.), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Logan Square · 93 tips and reviews

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Restaurante Nuevo Leon is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

18. Restaurante Nuevo Leon

8.3
3657 W 26th St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Little Village · 4 tips and reviews

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Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

19. Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill

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

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The Chicago Diner is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

20. The Chicago Diner

9.0
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 206 tips and reviews

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Calumet Fisheries is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

21. Calumet Fisheries

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

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Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

22. Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

7.6
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 109 tips and reviews

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Pleasant House Bakery is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

23. Pleasant House Bakery

964 W 31st St, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Bridgeport · 61 tips and reviews

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Ba Le is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

24. Ba Le

8.7
5014 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

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Tank Noodle is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

25. Tank Noodle

8.4
4953 N Broadway St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 150 tips and reviews

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The Original Rainbow Cone is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

26. The Original Rainbow Cone

9.3
9233 S Western Ave (at 92nd Pl), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Beverly · 51 tips and reviews

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Zaleski & Horvath MarketCafe is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

27. Zaleski & Horvath MarketCafe

1323 E 57th St (btwn Kenwood & Kimbark), Chicago, IL
Deli · Hyde Park · 56 tips and reviews

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Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

28. Girl & The Goat

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

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Blackbird is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

29. Blackbird

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

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The Publican is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

30. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

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Empty Bottle is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

31. Empty Bottle

8.9
1035 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Ukrainian Village · 84 tips and reviews

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The Hideout is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

32. The Hideout

8.7
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · 57 tips and reviews

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Lilly's is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

33. Lilly's

6.5
2515 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Lill Ave & W Altgeld St), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 11 tips and reviews

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Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

34. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.9
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews

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The Second City is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

35. 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

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Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

36. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews

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The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

37. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews

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Millennium Park is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

38. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews

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Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

39. Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 S Michigan Ave (at E Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 51 tips and reviews

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South Michigan Avenue is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

40. South Michigan Avenue

S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Road · South Loop · 2 tips and reviews

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875 North Michigan Avenue is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

41. 875 North Michigan Avenue

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 206 tips and reviews

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Oak Street Beach is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

42. Oak Street Beach

9.1
1000 N Lake Shore Dr (at Oak St), Chicago, IL
Beach · Gold Coast · 58 tips and reviews

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Alexander Calder's Flamingo Sculpture is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

43. Alexander Calder's Flamingo Sculpture

7.7
230 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Public Art · The Loop · 25 tips and reviews

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Daley Plaza Picasso is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

44. Daley Plaza Picasso

8.5
at Daley Plaza, Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · The Loop · 16 tips and reviews

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Chagall Mosaic, "The Four Seasons" is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

45. Chagall Mosaic, "The Four Seasons"

7.9
70 W Madison St (at Chase Tower), Chicago, IL
Public Art · The Loop · 15 tips and reviews

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Sky-Ride Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

46. Sky-Ride Cocktail Lounge

6.9
105 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews

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The Berghoff Restaurant is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

47. The Berghoff Restaurant

8.2
17 W Adams St (btwn S Dearborn St & S State St), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · The Loop · 151 tips and reviews

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Chicago Cultural Center is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

48. Chicago Cultural Center

9.0
78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 153 tips and reviews

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Millennium Park is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

49. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews

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North Park Village Nature Center is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

50. North Park Village Nature Center

8.3
5801 N Pulaski Rd (at Peterson Ave), Chicago, IL
Nature Preserve · Hollywood Park · 19 tips and reviews

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Montrose Beach is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

51. Montrose Beach

9.1
4400 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Lawrence Ave & Montrose Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Uptown · 55 tips and reviews

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Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

52. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.4
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 76 tips and reviews

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Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

53. Shedd Aquarium

8.9
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews

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Adler Planetarium is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

54. Adler Planetarium

8.4
1300 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Planetarium · Museum Campus · 171 tips and reviews

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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

55. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.4
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews

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The Field Museum is one of Chicago - Local's Guide.

56. The Field Museum

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

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