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Chicago, IL

1. Blues Brothers Mural / Shelly's Loan & Jewelry Co.

8.6
300 E 47th St (47th & Prairie), Chicago, IL
Plaza · Grand Boulevard · 7 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: You might recognize this mural created for the filming of the original Blue Brothers movie, where Ray’s Music Exchange stood. It remains today as a testament to the blues’ Chicago roots. Read more.

2. Dat Old Fashioned Donut

1979 W 111th St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Morgan Park · 3 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.

Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago, IL.

3. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Superdawg, which has been in business since 1948, sports two curiously dressed, 12-foot winking weenies on its roof (named Maurie and Flaurie after the owners), and provides car-hop service. Read more.

The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue) is one of Chicago, IL.

4. The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue)

8.5
United Center (Gate 4), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Near West Side · 31 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Located outside the United Center’s east end, the sculpture, which can be seen without buying a ticket to a Bulls or Blackhawks game, celebrates one of Chicago’s most internationally known figures. Read more.

Coobah is one of Chicago, IL.

5. Coobah

3423 N Southport Ave (at Newport), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 26 tips and reviews

6. Southport Grocery & Cafe

9.0
3552 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 90 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Schwartzman: One of our favorite brunch places in Chicago. Start off brunch right with either the coffee cake or grown-up pop tart. Yes!

DMK Burger Bar is one of Chicago, IL.

7. DMK Burger Bar

8.8
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of Chicago, IL.

8. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

9.0
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews

9. Kuma's Corner

8.9
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Schwartzman: Fantastic burgers if you're willing to wait a couple hours and get your eardrums blown out

Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago, IL.

10. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Guaranteed Rate Field is one of Chicago, IL.

11. Guaranteed Rate Field

8.6
333 W 35th St (at Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · 300 tips and reviews
Flat Top Grill is one of Chicago, IL.

12. Flat Top Grill

3200 N Southport Ave (at Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Gluten-Free Restaurant · Lakeview · 41 tips and reviews

Jim S.Jim Somers: Get the "all you can eat" for a dollar more... it's worth it!

Sensational Bites is one of Chicago, IL.

13. Sensational Bites

3751 N Southport Ave (btw Grace & Waveland), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Lakeview · 28 tips and reviews
Wrigley Field is one of Chicago, IL.

14. Wrigley Field

9.2
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
Lucky's Sandwich Co. is one of Chicago, IL.

15. Lucky's Sandwich Co.

7.9
3472 N Clark St (btwn W Cornelia Ave & W Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 69 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food: Chicago, Adam Richman went to Lucky's to take on their overstuffed sandwich challenge - finish 3 of their overstuffed sandwiches in an hour

16. Chez Quis

Chicago, IL
Home (private) · Near North Side · 2 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago, IL.

17. 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
Charlie Trotter's is one of Chicago, IL.

18. Charlie Trotter's

816 W Armitage Ave (at N Halsted St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · North Side · 19 tips and reviews
The Berghoff Restaurant is one of Chicago, IL.

19. 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
Buddy Guy's Legends is one of Chicago, IL.

20. Buddy Guy's Legends

8.7
700 S Wabash Ave (at Balbo Dr.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews

21. Glenn's Diner & Seafood House

1820 W Montrose Ave (at Wolcott Ave.), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Ravenswood · 113 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Where else can you choose between 16 varieties of fresh fish and seafood daily or a bowl of your favorite childhood cereal? All-you-can-eat-crab Tuesdays and shrimp po' boys? Duh. [Eater 38 Member]

22. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Duck fat fries and encased meats? Somewhat of a no brainer. That 30-minute-plus wait every time? Totally worth it. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

23. Big Star

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

EaterEater: Where else can you get a beer, a taco and a shot of whisky for under $10? Leave it to Blackbird exec chef Paul Kahan to make it happen. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Purple Pig is one of Chicago, IL.

24. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
Jersey Mike's Subs is one of Chicago, IL.

25. Jersey Mike's Subs

7.6
200 West Monroe Street, Suite 120, Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 14 tips and reviews
Anthony's Homemade Italian Ice is one of Chicago, IL.

26. Anthony's Homemade Italian Ice

3442 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 8 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Chicago, IL.

27. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews
Sepia is one of Chicago, IL.

28. Sepia

8.4
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 64 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Dark and sultry, Sepia is great for a date. Things should go especially well after a few of their expertly stirred cocktails. - Inspector

Epic Burger is one of Chicago, IL.

29. Epic Burger

7.8
517 S State St (btwn E Congress Pkwy & E Harrison St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 105 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Burgers are cooked to a nice medium. Opt for aged cheddar, bacon and egg toppings, and be sure to add the rustic, skin-on fries. Try the Lemon Squeeze, a blend of fro-yo, strawberries and lemonade. Read more.

30. The Gage

9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 339 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Dirk Flanigan has been nominated for Chef of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards and Billy Lawless has been nominated for Restaurateur of the Year. Vote now! Read more.

Avec is one of Chicago, IL.

31. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of Chicago, IL.

32. Yolk

8.5
1120 S Michigan Ave (at E 11th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 248 tips and reviews

Roosevelt CollectionRoosevelt Collection: Our two recommendations: try the french toast and order the strawberry-orange juice. (Bring champagne if you want!)