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Created by Josh Labove • Updated On: February 1, 2015

I spent my college years in Chicago, and while much has changed, much stays the same. Bigger buildings, bigger pizzas, and great bookstores--it's still my kind of town.

Big Star is one of Chicago.

1. Big Star

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

2. Longman & Eagle

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

3. The Publican

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

4. Avec

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

5. Hopleaf Bar

9.1
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

6. 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
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

7. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Seminary Co-op Bookstore is one of Chicago.

8. Seminary Co-op Bookstore

8.7
5751 S Woodlawn Ave (at 58th St.), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Hyde Park · 13 tips and reviews
57th Street Books is one of Chicago.

9. 57th Street Books

9.1
1101 E 57th St (at S Kimbark Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Hyde Park · 16 tips and reviews
Medici on 57th is one of Chicago.

10. Medici on 57th

8.7
1327 E 57th St (btwn S Kimbark Ave & S Kenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Hyde Park · 111 tips and reviews
WBEZ is one of Chicago.

11. WBEZ

7.2
848 E Grand Ave (Navy Pier), Chicago, IL
Radio Station · Streeterville · 5 tips and reviews

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The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

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
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of Chicago.

13. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3946 tips and reviews
Promontory Point Park is one of Chicago.

14. Promontory Point Park

9.2
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Park · East Hyde Park · 32 tips and reviews
The University of Chicago is one of Chicago.

15. The University of Chicago

5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL
University · Hyde Park · 26 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago.

16. 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
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago.

17. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

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

18. Symphony Center (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

9.5
220 S Michigan Ave (btwn Adams & Jackson), Chicago, IL
Concert Hall · Chicago Loop, IL · 35 tips and reviews
Tribune Tower is one of Chicago.

19. Tribune Tower

435 N Michigan Ave (at E Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 55 tips and reviews
875 North Michigan Avenue is one of Chicago.

20. 875 North Michigan Avenue

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 206 tips and reviews
Harold's Chicken Shack is one of Chicago.

21. Harold's Chicken Shack

6.8
1208 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Hyde Park · 32 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of Chicago.

22. Kuma's Corner

8.9
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Milk & Honey Café is one of Chicago.

23. Milk & Honey Café

8.2
1920 W Division St (btwn Damen Ave & Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Wicker Park · 92 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Chicago.

24. Lula Cafe

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

25. Giordano's

8.6
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews
Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of Chicago.

26. Al's #1 Italian Beef

8.3
169 W Ontario St (at Wells), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 84 tips and reviews
Filter is one of Chicago.

27. Filter

1373 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 109 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chicago.

28. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Chicago.

29. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews
Hannah's Bretzel is one of Chicago.

30. Hannah's Bretzel

8.6
400 N La Salle Dr (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 43 tips and reviews
Eleven City Diner is one of Chicago.

31. Eleven City Diner

9.0
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 301 tips and reviews
The Field Museum is one of Chicago.

32. The Field Museum

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

33. Newberry Library

60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
College Library · Near North Side · 14 tips and reviews
Water Tower Park is one of Chicago.

34. Water Tower Park

6.1
180 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL
Park · Streeterville · 8 tips and reviews
The Chicago Theatre is one of Chicago.

35. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 92 tips and reviews
Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago.

36. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews

37. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropractor · The Loop · No tips or reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago.

38. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago.

39. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Chicago.

40. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
3404 N Southport Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 78 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise is one of Chicago.

41. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

9.4
112 E Wacker Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Tour Provider · The Loop · 105 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of Chicago.

42. Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 S Michigan Ave (at E Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 51 tips and reviews
Foursided Card + Gift is one of Chicago.

43. Foursided Card + Gift

9.2
2958 N Clark St (at Wellington), Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Lake View East · 14 tips and reviews
Foursided is one of Chicago.

44. Foursided

8.9
5061 N Clark St (at W. Carmen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Andersonville · 18 tips and reviews
Dollop Coffee & Tea is one of Chicago.

45. Dollop Coffee & Tea

8.4
345 E Ohio St (at N McClurg Ct.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Streeterville · 80 tips and reviews
Trenchermen is one of Chicago.

46. Trenchermen

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 100 tips and reviews
Nightwood Restaurant is one of Chicago.

47. Nightwood Restaurant

2119 S Halsted St (at 21st Pl), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · East Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters is one of Chicago.

48. Bow Truss Coffee Roasters

2934 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 50 tips and reviews
Oak + Char is one of Chicago.

49. Oak + Char

217 W Huron St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 13 tips and reviews
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is one of Chicago.

50. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

9.0
233 W Erie St (btwn N St Clair St & N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 76 tips and reviews
The Langham, Chicago is one of Chicago.

51. The Langham, Chicago

8.9
330 N Wabash Ave (At the Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Near North Side · 53 tips and reviews
Nellcôte is one of Chicago.

52. Nellcôte

833 W Randolph St (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 98 tips and reviews
The Promontory is one of Chicago.

53. The Promontory

8.7
5311 S Lake Park West (at 53rd St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Hyde Park · 56 tips and reviews
Smart Museum of Art is one of Chicago.

54. Smart Museum of Art

8.5
5550 S Greenwood Ave (at E. 56th St.), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Hyde Park · 11 tips and reviews
W Chicago - Lakeshore is one of Chicago.

55. W Chicago - Lakeshore

7.6
644 N Lake Shore Dr (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Streeterville · 124 tips and reviews