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Butcher & The Burger is one of Chicago.

1. Butcher & The Burger

8.8
1021 W Armitage Ave (at Kenmore Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Side · 108 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: How you stack your burger is up to you, but don't leave without trying the Kennebec fries–the name refers to a type of heirloom potato-twice-fried to perfection. Save room for their frozen custard.

Burt's Place is one of Chicago.

2. Burt's Place

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

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Don't miss the spinach, tomato, and garlic pie. Cheesy and hearty, with a bit of crunch in the crust and a tomato sauce that's flavorful, slightly acidic and sweet without overpowering the toppings.

Hot Doug's is one of Chicago.

3. Hot Doug's

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

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Order a foie gras and sauternes duck sausage with truffle aioli, foie gras mousse, and fleur de sel. The result is a meaty, creamy, rich blast of flavor that never disappoints. It's a cult classic.

Fish Bar is one of Chicago.

4. Fish Bar

8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
Chicago Cut Steakhouse is one of Chicago.

5. Chicago Cut Steakhouse

8.8
300 N La Salle Dr (at Carroll Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 145 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of Chicago.

6. Hopleaf Bar

9.1
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of Chicago.

7. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
The Cubby Bear Chicago is one of Chicago.

8. The Cubby Bear Chicago

6.7
1059 W Addison St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 83 tips and reviews
Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of Chicago.

9. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.7
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: For those 30 days when winter is gone, this place is as close to heaven as you’ll get—pint glasses of basic brew and a good plate of BBQ on a picnic table. It’s the simple pleasures in life.

Rosa's Lounge is one of Chicago.

10. Rosa's Lounge

8.8
3420 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Rock Club · Logan Square · 18 tips and reviews
The Map Room is one of Chicago.

11. The Map Room

8.7
1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews
The Hideout is one of Chicago.

12. The Hideout

8.7
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · 57 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago.

13. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
California Clipper is one of Chicago.

14. California Clipper

1002 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Humboldt Park · 48 tips and reviews
McFadden's is one of Chicago.

15. McFadden's

1206 N State Pkwy (at W Division St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Gold Coast · 52 tips and reviews
Clark Street Ale House is one of Chicago.

16. Clark Street Ale House

8.1
742 N Clark St (btwn W Superior St & W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 55 tips and reviews