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Southport Grocery & Cafe is one of Chicago.

1. Southport Grocery & Cafe

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

Jenny W.Jenny Weigle: One the best brunch spots in Lakeview! But get there early on the weekends to avoid the long lines/wait. And definitely try the cupcakes...good luck eating just one. Read more.

Julius Meinl Coffee House is one of Chicago.

2. Julius Meinl Coffee House

3601 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 69 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Come for the amazing coffee and do NOT skip out on the incredible pastries!

Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge is one of Chicago.

3. Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge

3401 N Southport Ave (at W Roscoe), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lakeview · 43 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Mexican Maki roll for life. Hamachi, jalapeño, avocado, cilantro and lime? Yes, please.

Gino's East is one of Chicago.

4. Gino's East

500 N La Salle Dr (at Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 130 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: The vegetarian pizza is incredible and garlicky.

Grand Lux Cafe is one of Chicago.

5. Grand Lux Cafe

600 N Michigan Ave (at Ontario St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 347 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: I don't care that it's a chain owned by the Cheesecake Factory. The views of Michigan Ave are great, as are the snacks and the cocktails. Perfect place to stop for a bite on a shopping day.

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of Chicago.

6. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.1
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Enjoy $3 tapas at the bar from 4–6 PM daily, as well as 10-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bobtail Ice Cream Company is one of Chicago.

7. Bobtail Ice Cream Company

2951 N Broadway St (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lake View East · 86 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Go late-night to get a caffeinated “cream express” milkshake (vanilla and espresso). Or go earlier in the evening to grab a scoop of the Lakeview Barhopper (chocolate ice cream with Jack Daniel’s). Read more.

Crofton On Wells is one of Chicago.

8. Crofton On Wells

535 N Wells St (at W Grand Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 6 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Great date spot with amazing European bistro-style food.

Goose Island Brewpub is one of Chicago.

9. Goose Island Brewpub

3535 N Clark St (btwn Addison St & Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Wrigleyville · 99 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: We’re here for the beer, and it doesn’t disappoint, be it draft (note the goose-shaped taps), or in bottles. But the food is better than it has to be – homemade chips! – as is the pubby atmosphere.

Birchwood Kitchen is one of Chicago.

10. Birchwood Kitchen

2211 W North Ave (btwn Leavitt St. & Bell Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews
Tango Sur is one of Chicago.

11. Tango Sur

8.4
3763 N Southport Ave (at Grace St.), Chicago, IL
Argentinian Restaurant · Lakeview · 129 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Start with empanadas, FOR SURE, move on to bife de lomo and finish with panqueque dulce de leche.

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago.

12. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.8
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This Chicago landmark presents jazz nightly, from traditional to experimental, amid a "speakeasyesque" décor. Read more.

Kingston Mines is one of Chicago.

13. Kingston Mines

9.1
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Enjoy some Goose Island brew and sweet potato fries while you listen to the tunes.

Alinea is one of Chicago.

14. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: The works of culinary art at this Chicago hot spot look almost too good to eat–almost. Our favorites include squab with charred strawberries on a birch log, and lemon soda custard.

15. 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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Housemade lard biscuits come topped with poached eggs and a distinctive cured-and smoked-in-house ham, simmered in Kilgus Farmstead cream and cut into thick slices. Read more.

16. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Brunch buffet with a view.

iO Chicago is one of Chicago.

17. iO Chicago

8.8
1501 N Kingsbury St (Blackhawk), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · 88 tips and reviews

Angie K.Angie K: Do Shakespearean improv! Old Style is served in cute mugs so you don't feel as trashy.

The Second City is one of Chicago.

18. 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

IFCIFC: Chicago: A training ground for the likes of Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell and others, this legendary comedy club now boasts -IFC Staff

Greek Islands is one of Chicago.

19. Greek Islands

8.7
200 S Halsted St (at Adams St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 130 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Saganaki, horiatiki, tsipoura, arnaki and drink some Tsantali!

Artopolis Bakery, Cafe and Agora is one of Chicago.

20. Artopolis Bakery, Cafe and Agora

8.3
306 S Halsted St (at W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 69 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: It's very crucially important that you eat a ham and cheese pie and drink a frappe.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

21. 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

Corinna P.Corinna P: Don't miss Archibald Motley's Nightlife.

Next is one of Chicago.

22. Next

8.5
953 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 55 tips and reviews
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago.

23. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

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

24. North Pond

8.6
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews