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Chicago Musts

Chicago Musts

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Created by Hannah Johnson • Updated On: August 31, 2017

Best places to check out in Chi town

TOMS Chicago is one of Chicago Musts.

1. TOMS Chicago

8.5
1611 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Shoe Store · Bucktown · 18 tips and reviews
Kokorokoko is one of Chicago Musts.

2. Kokorokoko

7.0
1321 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Vintage and Thrift Store · Wicker Park · 2 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago Musts.

3. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
958 W Wrightwood Ave (at Sheffield), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 47 tips and reviews
Walgreens is one of Chicago Musts.

4. Walgreens

7.3
1601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Pharmacy · Bucktown · 34 tips and reviews
Mahalo is one of Chicago Musts.

5. Mahalo

1501 N Milwaukee Ave (at Honore St), Chicago, IL
Hawaiian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 15 tips and reviews
Eden is one of Chicago Musts.

6. Eden

8.5
1748 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 10 tips and reviews
Churchill Field Dog Park is one of Chicago Musts.

7. Churchill Field Dog Park

8.4
1825 N Damen Ave (at W Bloomingdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Dog Park · Bucktown · 9 tips and reviews
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Chicago Musts.

8. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.2
1505 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews
Dove's Luncheonette is one of Chicago Musts.

9. Dove's Luncheonette

9.2
1545 N Damen Ave (btwn Milwaukee Ave & Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Wicker Park · 95 tips and reviews
Antique Taco is one of Chicago Musts.

10. Antique Taco

8.9
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago Musts.

11. Big Star

8.9
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Chop Shop is one of Chicago Musts.

12. Chop Shop

8.4
2033 W North Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews
La Colombe Torrefaction is one of Chicago Musts.

13. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.7
1552 N Damen Ave (at W Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 43 tips and reviews
Scotch & Soda is one of Chicago Musts.

14. Scotch & Soda

7.8
1639 N Damen Ave (Wabansia Street), Chicago, IL
Boutique · Bucktown · 1 tip
En Hakkore is one of Chicago Musts.

15. En Hakkore

1840 N Damen Ave (btwn W Moffat St & W Churchill St), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Bucktown · 53 tips and reviews
National Museum of Mexican Art is one of Chicago Musts.

16. National Museum of Mexican Art

8.8
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL
Museum · Heart of Chicago · 32 tips and reviews
Asrai Garden is one of Chicago Musts.

17. Asrai Garden

1935 W. North, Chicago, IL
Flower Store · Wicker Park · 2 tips and reviews
Una Mae's Freak Boutique is one of Chicago Musts.

18. Una Mae's Freak Boutique

7.4
1528 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Boutique · Wicker Park · 9 tips and reviews
Cafe Jumping Bean is one of Chicago Musts.

19. Cafe Jumping Bean

8.9
1439 W 18th St (at S Bishop St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Pilsen · 67 tips and reviews
Antico is one of Chicago Musts.

20. Antico

7.6
1946 N Leavitt St (Armitage), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Bucktown · 16 tips and reviews
The Bristol is one of Chicago Musts.

21. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave (at Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews
AMK Kitchen Bar is one of Chicago Musts.

22. AMK Kitchen Bar

1954 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Bucktown · 8 tips and reviews
Furious Spoon is one of Chicago Musts.

23. Furious Spoon

6.9
1316 W 18th St (18th st and Ada St), Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Pilsen · 3 tips and reviews
Textile Discount Outlet is one of Chicago Musts.

24. Textile Discount Outlet

8.0
2121 W 21st St, Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · Heart of Chicago · 16 tips and reviews
Belli's is one of Chicago Musts.

25. Belli's

1215 W 18th St (Allport), Chicago, IL
Market · Pilsen · 1 tip
My Pie Pizza & Li'l Guys Sandwiches is one of Chicago Musts.

26. My Pie Pizza & Li'l Guys Sandwiches

8.8
2010 N Damen Ave (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Bucktown · 22 tips and reviews
Kristoffer's Café & Bakery is one of Chicago Musts.

27. Kristoffer's Café & Bakery

7.8
1733 S Halsted St (at 18th St.), Chicago, IL
Bakery · East Pilsen · 30 tips and reviews
Olivia's Market is one of Chicago Musts.

28. Olivia's Market

9.1
2014 W Wabansia Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Bucktown · 14 tips and reviews
Ipsento Coffee House is one of Chicago Musts.

29. Ipsento Coffee House

2035 N Western Ave (at W McLean Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 120 tips and reviews
Coast Sushi Bar is one of Chicago Musts.

30. Coast Sushi Bar

2045 N Damen Ave (btwn Dickens & McLean), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Bucktown · 78 tips and reviews
The Bento Box is one of Chicago Musts.

31. The Bento Box

9.1
2246 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Bucktown · 21 tips and reviews
Eskell is one of Chicago Musts.

32. Eskell

7.3
1509 N Milwaukee Ave (at N. Honore St.), Chicago, IL
Boutique · Wicker Park · 9 tips and reviews
Chinatown Square is one of Chicago Musts.

33. Chinatown Square

8.4
2100 S Wentworth Ave (Archer Ave and Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Plaza · Armour Square · 23 tips and reviews
Chicago Athletic Association is one of Chicago Musts.

34. Chicago Athletic Association

9.3
12 S Michigan Ave (at E Madison St), Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 58 tips and reviews
Palmer House - A Hilton Hotel is one of Chicago Musts.

35. Palmer House - A Hilton Hotel

7.8
17 E Monroe St (btwn S State St & S Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 264 tips and reviews
Wabash Arts Corridor is one of Chicago Musts.

36. Wabash Arts Corridor

600 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · South Loop · 1 tip
The Field Museum is one of Chicago Musts.

37. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews
Skydeck Chicago is one of Chicago Musts.

38. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews
The Allis is one of Chicago Musts.

39. The Allis

8.2
113-125 N Green St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Café · West Town · 38 tips and reviews
Ada Street is one of Chicago Musts.

40. Ada Street

9.1
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago is one of Chicago Musts.

41. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

9.2
1300 N Dearborn St (at W Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Café · Gold Coast · 83 tips and reviews
The Flamingo Rum Club is one of Chicago Musts.

42. The Flamingo Rum Club

7.0
601 N Wells St (Schiller), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · River North · 3 tips and reviews
Svea is one of Chicago Musts.

43. Svea

7.7
5236 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Andersonville · 23 tips and reviews
Bernie's Lunch & Supper is one of Chicago Musts.

44. Bernie's Lunch & Supper

8.0
660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 22 tips and reviews
Sprout Home is one of Chicago Musts.

45. Sprout Home

8.9
745 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Design Studio · West Town · 15 tips and reviews
Space Oddities Chicago is one of Chicago Musts.

46. Space Oddities Chicago

1007 N California Ave (Augusta), Chicago, IL
Performing Arts Venue · Humboldt Park · No tips or reviews

47. Off Site Bar

2656 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · No tips or reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago Musts.

48. Revolution Brewing

9.1
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews
The Boiler Room is one of Chicago Musts.

49. The Boiler Room

2210 N California Ave (btwn Lyndale St & Palmer St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Logan Square · 153 tips and reviews
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe is one of Chicago Musts.

50. Shokolad Pastry & Cafe

8.5
2524 W Chicago Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Ukrainian Restaurant · Humboldt Park · 11 tips and reviews
Half Italian is one of Chicago Musts.

51. Half Italian

2643 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Deli · Logan Square · 12 tips and reviews
G-Mart Comics is one of Chicago Musts.

52. G-Mart Comics

2641 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Comic Book Store · Logan Square · 7 tips and reviews
El Cid #2 is one of Chicago Musts.

53. El Cid #2

8.3
2645 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Burrito Restaurant · Logan Square · 41 tips and reviews
Emporium Arcade Bar is one of Chicago Musts.

54. Emporium Arcade Bar

8.1
2363 N Milwaukee (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Arcade · Logan Square · 39 tips and reviews
Theater East at Logan Performing Arts Center is one of Chicago Musts.

55. Theater East at Logan Performing Arts Center

915 E 60th St (Drexel Avenue), Chicago, IL
Theater · Woodlawn · 1 tip
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits is one of Chicago Musts.

56. Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

4947 N Damen Ave (Argyle), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Ravenswood · 16 tips and reviews
Reno is one of Chicago Musts.

57. Reno

8.2
2607 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Logan Square · 87 tips and reviews
Longman & Eagle is one of Chicago Musts.

58. Longman & Eagle

9.3
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews
Rocking Horse is one of Chicago Musts.

59. Rocking Horse

2535 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Logan Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 94 tips and reviews
Chicago Distilling Company is one of Chicago Musts.

60. Chicago Distilling Company

6.5
2359 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn W Medill Ave & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · Logan Square · 20 tips and reviews
Jam is one of Chicago Musts.

61. Jam

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

62. New Wave Coffee

7.6
3103 W Logan Blvd (at N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 114 tips and reviews
Cafe Con Leche is one of Chicago Musts.

63. Cafe Con Leche

8.7
2714 N Milwaukee Ave (at N. Sawyer Ave.), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Logan Square · 64 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Chicago Musts.

64. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews
Galerie F is one of Chicago Musts.

65. Galerie F

8.8
2381 N Milwaulkee (Fullerton), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Logan Square · 6 tips and reviews
Historic Logan Square is one of Chicago Musts.

66. Historic Logan Square

8.9
Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Logan Square · 4 tips and reviews
The Wiener's Circle is one of Chicago Musts.

67. The Wiener's Circle

7.6
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews
Nighthawk is one of Chicago Musts.

68. Nighthawk

7.8
4744 N Kimball Ave (Lawrence), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Albany Park · 5 tips and reviews
Red Star Bar is one of Chicago Musts.

69. Red Star Bar

8.0
3201 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Lakeview · 2 tips and reviews
Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of Chicago Musts.

70. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.3
2800 N Clark St (Diversey / Clark), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Lake View East · 30 tips and reviews
Golden Crust Pizzeria is one of Chicago Musts.

71. Golden Crust Pizzeria

7.5
4620 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Albany Park · 13 tips and reviews
Molly's Cupcakes is one of Chicago Musts.

72. Molly's Cupcakes

8.9
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago Musts.

73. Lincoln Park

9.3
N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Lincoln Park · 43 tips and reviews
Green City Market Fulton is one of Chicago Musts.

74. Green City Market Fulton

801 West Fulton Market (Halsted), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Fulton Market · 1 tip
Taco Joint is one of Chicago Musts.

75. Taco Joint

1969 N Halsted St (btwn Armitage Ave & Willow St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 91 tips and reviews
Liar's Club is one of Chicago Musts.

76. Liar's Club

7.3
1665 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · North Side · 31 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago Musts.

77. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
Sultan's Market is one of Chicago Musts.

78. Sultan's Market

8.1
2521 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Falafel Restaurant · Park West · 51 tips and reviews
Susie's Drive In is one of Chicago Musts.

79. Susie's Drive In

7.5
4126 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Mayfair · 54 tips and reviews
Lincoln Hall is one of Chicago Musts.

80. Lincoln Hall

9.1
2424 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Montana St & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 72 tips and reviews
Johnny's Grill is one of Chicago Musts.

81. Johnny's Grill

2545 N Kedzie Blvd (Logan Blvd), Chicago, IL
Diner · Logan Square · 20 tips and reviews
Dirk's Fish & Gourmet Shop is one of Chicago Musts.

82. Dirk's Fish & Gourmet Shop

9.1
2070 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL
Fish Market · North Side · 14 tips and reviews
Rocky's Taco is one of Chicago Musts.

83. Rocky's Taco

3111 W Montrose Ave (at N Albany Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Albany Park · 5 tips and reviews
Cycle Smithy is one of Chicago Musts.

84. Cycle Smithy

8.3
2468 1/2 N Clark St (at W Roslyn Pl), Chicago, IL
Bicycle Store · Park West · 4 tips and reviews
Homeslice Pizza + Patio is one of Chicago Musts.

85. Homeslice Pizza + Patio

9.1
938 W Webster Ave (at Bissell St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 84 tips and reviews
Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of Chicago Musts.

86. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

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

87. Lincoln Park Conservatory

9.2
2391 N Stockton Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Garden · Lincoln Park · 58 tips and reviews
Rotofugi Gallery is one of Chicago Musts.

88. Rotofugi Gallery

8.9
2780 N Lincoln Ave (at Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · North Side · 22 tips and reviews
First Slice Pie Cafe is one of Chicago Musts.

89. First Slice Pie Cafe

8.4
4664 N Manor Ave, Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Ravenswood Manor · 11 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago Musts.

90. The Second City

9.3
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews
Green Florist is one of Chicago Musts.

91. Green Florist

1718 N Wells St (St Paul), Chicago, IL
Flower Store · Old Town Triangle · No tips or reviews
Local Option is one of Chicago Musts.

92. Local Option

8.0
1102 W Webster Ave (at N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 69 tips and reviews
Albany Park Theater Project is one of Chicago Musts.

93. Albany Park Theater Project

Chicago, IL
Theater · Albany Park · No tips or reviews
Ronan Park is one of Chicago Musts.

94. Ronan Park

7.3
2900 W Lawrence, Chicago, IL
Park · Albany Park · 2 tips and reviews
Ixcateco Grill is one of Chicago Musts.

95. Ixcateco Grill

3402 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Albany Park · 8 tips and reviews
Angelo's Pizza is one of Chicago Musts.

96. Angelo's Pizza

7.2
3026 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Albany Park · 16 tips and reviews
Semiramis is one of Chicago Musts.

97. Semiramis

7.0
4639 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Albany Park · 17 tips and reviews
West River Cafe is one of Chicago Musts.

98. West River Cafe

7.6
4400 N Kedzie Ave (at Montrose), Chicago, IL
Diner · Albany Park · 13 tips and reviews
Acadia is one of Chicago Musts.

99. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · South Loop · 53 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago Musts.

100. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Alapash New Home is one of Chicago Musts.

101. Alapash New Home

7.7
4835 N Damen Ave (Lawrence), Chicago, IL
Furniture and Home Store · Ravenswood · No tips or reviews
Parson's Chicken & Fish is one of Chicago Musts.

102. Parson's Chicken & Fish

9.0
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews
MCA Museum Store is one of Chicago Musts.

103. MCA Museum Store

7.9
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Streeterville · 11 tips and reviews
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Chicago Musts.

104. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.5
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 75 tips and reviews
The 606 is one of Chicago Musts.

105. The 606

Chicago, IL
Structure · River North · No tips or reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago Musts.

106. The Doughnut Vault

111 N Canal St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · West Loop · 15 tips and reviews
C.C. Ferns is one of Chicago Musts.

107. C.C. Ferns

2806 W Augusta Blvd (California), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Humboldt Park · 18 tips and reviews
Logan Square Farmers Market is one of Chicago Musts.

108. Logan Square Farmers Market

8.9
2755 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Logan Square · 50 tips and reviews