Chicago for the Win

Chicago for the Win

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Created by Elizabeth O • Updated On: July 17, 2016

Chicago is the best. Great people, beautiful architecture, culture… but don't get me started on the FOOOOOD! I wish I had more stomachs. These are some of the places that have blown my mind!

Xoco is one of Chicago for the Win.

1. Xoco

8.5
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews

Elizabeth O.Elizabeth O: Everything is delicious, but the Ahagado torts is perfection.

Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago for the Win.

2. Little Goat Diner

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

Elizabeth O.Elizabeth O: Get the bullseye french toast! It's a culinary feat, and the perfect balance of sweet and savoury.

Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of Chicago for the Win.

3. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.2
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews

Elizabeth O.Elizabeth O: Magical interiors and probably the best meal of my life. The steak was so good that I might as well giving up all other meat -- nothing compares anymore! Worth the wait.

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago for the Win.

4. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Chicago for the Win.

5. Lula Cafe

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

6. Sultan's Market

8.7
2057 W North Ave (at N Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Falafel Restaurant · Wicker Park · 76 tips and reviews
Nuevo Leon Restaurant is one of Chicago for the Win.

7. Nuevo Leon Restaurant

1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Pilsen · 106 tips and reviews
Bar Deville is one of Chicago for the Win.

8. Bar Deville

701 N Damen Ave (at W Huron St), Chicago, IL
Bar · West Town · 67 tips and reviews
Rossi's Liquors is one of Chicago for the Win.

9. Rossi's Liquors

8.3
412 N State St (btwn Kinzie & Hubbard), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Near North Side · 64 tips and reviews
Rainbo Club is one of Chicago for the Win.

10. Rainbo Club

8.1
1150 N Damen Ave (at W Division St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Ukrainian Village · 55 tips and reviews
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago for the Win.

11. 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 Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago for the Win.

12. 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
Frontera Grill is one of Chicago for the Win.

13. Frontera Grill

8.7
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews
Gilt Bar is one of Chicago for the Win.

14. Gilt Bar

9.2
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 189 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago for the Win.

15. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago for the Win.

16. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Maude's Liquor Bar is one of Chicago for the Win.

17. Maude's Liquor Bar

840 W Randolph St (btwn Green St & Peoria St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Fulton Market · 104 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago for the Win.

18. Big Star

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

19. Irazu

8.9
1865 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Oakley Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Bucktown · 106 tips and reviews
Calumet Fisheries is one of Chicago for the Win.

20. Calumet Fisheries

8.9
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · 56 tips and reviews
Smoque BBQ is one of Chicago for the Win.

21. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews
Siena Tavern is one of Chicago for the Win.

22. Siena Tavern

8.8
51 W Kinzie St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 190 tips and reviews
Randolph Street Market is one of Chicago for the Win.

23. Randolph Street Market

7.7
1340 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL
Plaza · West Town · 15 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of Chicago for the Win.

24. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Hot Doug's is one of Chicago for the Win.

25. Hot Doug's

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

EaterEater: There's little doubt that Hot Doug's is the preeminent hot dog and "sausage superstore" in Chicago, perhaps even the country and world. [Eater 38 Member]

Pleasant House Bakery is one of Chicago for the Win.

26. Pleasant House Bakery

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

EaterEater: Fish & chips Fridays start at 5:30. [Eater 38 Member]

The Bristol is one of Chicago for the Win.

27. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave (at Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Bristol chef Chris Pandel does things with animal parts most others wouldn't dare and the experience is heightened because of it. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.