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Dark Matter Coffee is one of Chicago.

1. Dark Matter Coffee

9.2
738 N Western Ave (at Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 38 tips and reviews
All Together Now! is one of Chicago.

2. All Together Now!

9.1
2119 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · West Town · 3 tips and reviews
Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen is one of Chicago.

3. Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen

9.1
2201 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Ukrainian Restaurant · West Town · 8 tips and reviews
Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill is one of Chicago.

4. Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill

8.7
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 74 tips and reviews
Lao Peng You is one of Chicago.

5. Lao Peng You

8.9
2020 W Chicago Ave (N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 4 tips and reviews
Fatso's Last Stand is one of Chicago.

6. Fatso's Last Stand

8.9
2258 W Chicago Ave. (Oakley), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Ukrainian Village · 66 tips and reviews
La Josie is one of Chicago.

7. La Josie

8.7
740 W Randolph St (Halsted), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Fulton Market · 16 tips and reviews
Sweet Maple Cafe is one of Chicago.

8. Sweet Maple Cafe

8.6
1339 W Taylor St (btwn Loomis & Throop), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 72 tips and reviews
Eat Me Milk Me is one of Chicago.

9. Eat Me Milk Me

1111 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Bubble Tea Shop · West Town · No tips or reviews
Freddy's Pizza is one of Chicago.

10. Freddy's Pizza

9.3
1600 S 61st Ave (at W 16th St), Cicero, IL
Pizzeria · 55 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

11. 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
Pequod's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

12. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews
Arbor is one of Chicago.

13. Arbor

2545 W Diversey Ave (Rockwell), Chicago, IL
Café · Northwest Side · 11 tips and reviews
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe is one of Chicago.

14. Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

8.2
1114 W Belmont Ave (btwn Seminary & Clifton), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Lakeview · 39 tips and reviews

15. Take The Cake

1635 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL
Bakery · West Town · No tips or reviews
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Chicago.

16. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Noble Square · 53 tips and reviews
Avec is one of Chicago.

17. Avec

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

18. Urbanbelly

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Fulton Market · 92 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago.

19. 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
Big Star is one of Chicago.

20. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Big Jones is one of Chicago.

21. Big Jones

8.3
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews
Jam is one of Chicago.

22. Jam

3057 W Logan Blvd (at Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Logan Square · 55 tips and reviews
Coalfire is one of Chicago.

23. Coalfire

9.1
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 98 tips and reviews
Roka Akor is one of Chicago.

24. Roka Akor

8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews
Dinkel's Bakery is one of Chicago.

25. Dinkel's Bakery

3329 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W School St & W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Lakeview · 57 tips and reviews
Oak Mill Bakery and Cafe is one of Chicago.

26. Oak Mill Bakery and Cafe

2204 W North Ave (at N Leavitt St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Wicker Park · 11 tips and reviews
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago.

27. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews
Fritz Pastry is one of Chicago.

28. Fritz Pastry

2233 N Lincoln Ave (Webster), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Lincoln Park · 33 tips and reviews

29. Rolling Donuts & Coffee

3170 S Ashland Ave Ste F, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · McKinley Park · 1 tip
Spunky Dunkers Donuts is one of Chicago.

30. Spunky Dunkers Donuts

9.1
20 S Northwest Hwy (btwn Palatine Rd & Glencoe St), Palatine, IL
Donut Shop · 28 tips and reviews
Swedish Bakery is one of Chicago.

31. Swedish Bakery

5348 N Clark St (btwn Summerdale & Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Andersonville · 30 tips and reviews
Old Fashioned Donuts is one of Chicago.

32. Old Fashioned Donuts

8.8
11248 S Michigan Ave (btwn 112th & 113th St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Roseland · 54 tips and reviews
Grace is one of Chicago.

33. Grace

652 W Randolph St (at W Couch Pl), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 41 tips and reviews

34. Sixteen

7.2
401 N Wabash Ave (Floor 16), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 62 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: The three-course prix fixe is short on choice but sophisticated. Eat here for the views. Read more.

Found Kitchen & Social House is one of Chicago.

35. Found Kitchen & Social House

1621 Chicago Ave (at Church St), Evanston, IL
New American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

36. City Provisions Deli

1820 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL
Deli · Ravenswood · 22 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: After Friedman slices the tongue and turns it into a Reuben, or includes it on City Provisions’ “butcher’s breakfast” (a combo platter of eggs, toast, fries and meats), people aren't freaked out. Read more.

37. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

7.6
61 E Madison St (btwn S Wabash Ave. & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 181 tips and reviews

Chicago P.Chicago Pizza Tours: I run Chicago Pizza Tours and we ALWAYS start at Pizano's. Deep dish is outstanding and the thin crust is even better!

Gino's East is one of Chicago.

38. Gino's East

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

39. The Art of Pizza

8.1
3033 N Ashland Ave (at Nelson Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 61 tips and reviews

Taylor G.Taylor G: Most amazing pizza I've ever had. Stuffed mushroom and spinach is my personal favorite, and the employees were excellent and took great care of us

Edzo's Burger Shop is one of Chicago.

40. Edzo's Burger Shop

7.8
1571 Sherman Ave (btwn Davis St & Grove St), Evanston, IL
Burger Joint · 95 tips and reviews

41. Fraiche Bakery & Cafe

815 Noyes St (at Sherman), Evanston, IL
Sandwich Spot · 14 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the cinnamon bomb from our 100 Best list: Why call this (admittedly tame-looking) pastry a “bomb”? Because this moist, cinnamon-dusted cake is unexpectedly addictive. And that’s dangerous.

Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of Chicago.

42. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews

43. Hummingbird Kitchen Food Truck

Evanston, IL
Food Truck · 4 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the braised lamb sandwich from our 100 Best list!

Bleeding Heart Bakery is one of Chicago.

44. Bleeding Heart Bakery

1955 W Belmont Ave (at N Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Roscoe Village · 35 tips and reviews

Sammi G.Sammi Gilmore: Great cupcake flavors! Always changing! Plus, voted Chicago's best bakery for 2011 in the Reader!

Magnolia Bakery is one of Chicago.

45. Magnolia Bakery

8.0
108 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It's easy to see how the sweets here became a New York—and now international—addiction: It'd be healthier to mainline sugar than to eat one of these cupcakes. Read more.

46. Burt's Place

7.7
8541 Ferris Ave (btw Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews

Serious E.Serious Eats: At Burt's demand surpasses supply. Call during regular business hours (there's no answering machine), and let them know what you want and when. You eat some truly outstanding pizza. Read more.

47. Hot Doug's

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

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Order Duck Fat Fries. They are only served on Fridays and Saturdays and people line up for hours to get them.The distinct flavor of the duck fat adds a dimension to the starch of the fresh potatoes. Read more.

Harold's Chicken West Loop is one of Chicago.

48. Harold's Chicken West Loop

1501 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · West Town · 16 tips and reviews

49. Little Goat Diner

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

Sam B.Sam Bear: If Chicken and Waffles doesn't sound decadent enough to you, try the Bullseye French Toast: two slices of brioche french toast topped with sunny-side up eggs, fried chicken, and BBQ maple syrup.

George's Ice Cream & Sweets is one of Chicago.

50. George's Ice Cream & Sweets

5306 N Clark St (at W Berwyn Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Andersonville · 82 tips and reviews
Native Foods is one of Chicago.

51. Native Foods

8.1
1484 North Milwaukee Avenue (at N Honroe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 128 tips and reviews
Karyn's on Green is one of Chicago.

52. Karyn's on Green

130 S Green St (Adams), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Near West Side · 52 tips and reviews
Chicago Raw is one of Chicago.

53. Chicago Raw

7.9
131 N Clinton St Ste 7, Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · West Town · 19 tips and reviews

54. Quesadilla La Reyna del Sur

7.8
2235 N Western Ave (at W Lyndale St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Bucktown · 39 tips and reviews

DeannaDeanna: Great vegetarian/vegan restaurant! The tofu steak tacos are my favorite. Try one of the smoothies also, you won't regret it!

55. Mana Food Bar

1742 W Division St (btwn N Wood St & N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 76 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: We recommend sampling portions of yellow squash “pasta,” asparagus ravioli in spicy tomato sauce and the brown rice-mushroom sliders, Chocolate pot de cremé for dessert and try the cucumber Sakerita. Read more.

56. Amitabul

8.5
6207 N Milwaukee Ave (Huntington), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Norwood Park · 17 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Using “Zen meditation cooking energy,” chefs cook vegan dumplings, organic veggies and noodle soups to spicy curry and tofu dishes. The popular green tea vegan ice cream is available in Summer. Read more.

Native Foods is one of Chicago.

57. Native Foods

8.6
218 South Clark (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · The Loop · 118 tips and reviews

58. The Chicago Diner

8.9
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 206 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The Chicago Diner is a haven of meatless dining. Truly tantalizing to the vegan sect are their non-dairy desserts like black forest, cookies and cream or lemon cakes. Read more.

Coalfire is one of Chicago.

59. Coalfire

9.1
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 98 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Coalfire changed the way we think about thin crust. If you like it super crispy with a little bit of char, this is your new haunt. [Eater 38 Member]

Kama Bistro is one of Chicago.

60. Kama Bistro

8.4
9 S La Grange Rd, La Grange, IL
Indian Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews
Smoque BBQ is one of Chicago.

61. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

62. Weber's Bakery

9.2
7055 W Archer Ave (at Nottingham Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Garfield Ridge · 44 tips and reviews

Andy V.Andy Volk: Must get their chocolate donuts!

63. Parachute HiFi

9.0
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: I loved this new korean spot in Avondale. The menu changes regularly, so you will always be surprised. Bi bim bop, mandu and goat stew are fun dishes with interesting flavors.And service is impeccable

Crisp is one of Chicago.

64. Crisp

8.9
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 173 tips and reviews

65. Green Zebra

1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Noble Square · 48 tips and reviews

T C.T Callahan: Blown away by the food here. Rarely do vegetarians get this culinary experience.

Cumin is one of Chicago.

66. Cumin

7.9
1414 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Evergreen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 73 tips and reviews
Mysore Woodlands is one of Chicago.

67. Mysore Woodlands

2548 W Devon Ave (btwn N Maplewood Ave & N Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · West Ridge · 27 tips and reviews
BomboBar is one of Chicago.

68. BomboBar

8.0
832 West Randolph Street (Randolph), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews
Parachute HiFi is one of Chicago.

69. Parachute HiFi

9.0
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews

Shrutika S.Shrutika Sachdev: Intimate yet trendy spot with unique twists on Kor-Ameri dishes & desserts! Bing bread and sesame leaves to start, choose a variety of mains but be careful, some dishes (Bi Bom Bap/Kimchi) are spicy!

70. The Publican

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

EaterEater: Paul Kahan defines the twenty-first century beer hall, serving a raucous excess of craft brews, oysters, and pork. Read more.

71. Alliance Bakery

8.2
1736 W Division St (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews

C R.C Rey: Our #1 choice for our wedding cake because everything they make is amazing! With a new tasting room and ever growing menu of baked goods, sweet treats, and pastries, this is one of the city's best!

72. Molly's Cupcakes

9.1
419 E Illinois St (McClurg Ct.), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Streeterville · 16 tips and reviews

Katie L.Katie Lynn: Yo momma so fat because she can't stop buying all the Cake Batter Cupcakes. My credit card bill & receipts filling up my purse for the Cake Batter Cupcake are testament. Hands down best cupcake ever.

Bien Trucha is one of Chicago.

73. Bien Trucha

9.1
410 W State St (at 4th St), Geneva, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews
La Fournette is one of Chicago.

74. La Fournette

8.4
1547 N Wells St (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Old Town · 42 tips and reviews
Aya Bakery is one of Chicago.

75. Aya Bakery

7.7
1332 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · West Town · No tips or reviews
HEWN Artisan Bread is one of Chicago.

76. HEWN Artisan Bread

8.5
810 Dempster St, Evanston, IL
Bakery · 15 tips and reviews
Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of Chicago.

77. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

8.6
1220 W Webster Ave (btwn Magnolia & Racine), Chicago, IL
Café · North Side · 88 tips and reviews
Bagel Miller is one of Chicago.

78. Bagel Miller

7.1
4655 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Ravenswood · 1 tip
Cellar Door Provisions is one of Chicago.

79. Cellar Door Provisions

8.2
3025 W Diversey Ave (Sacramento), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 27 tips and reviews