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Myopic Books is one of Chicago (best of).

1. Myopic Books

9.0
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Chicago (best of).

2. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
1505 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

ElenaElena: Line at the entrance tells you something. Quality ingredients, creative flavors, one of the best ice cream places in the city!

3. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 248 tips and reviews

Alex M.Alex Muench: Coffee here is great. Might have been one of the best Americanos I've had!

4. 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

Melissa N.Melissa Nanquil: Always try as many flavors as you can to make the best combination! Waffle cones are always worth it.

5. 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

Joseph B.Joseph B.: An excellent and authentic place for jazz, but get here early as the place fills up fast.

6. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

8.8
900 W Armitage Ave (N Fremont St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · North Side · 7 tips and reviews

Shelley J.Shelley J: Get the street waffle. It's yeast raised with a custard-y center. So. Good.

7. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Aviary has the best and most creative cocktails (and bar snacks) in America. Everything's don't-miss, so do a cocktail tasting menu, then order everything not included. Read more.

Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago (best of).

8. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda Whitney: Butchers breakfast on the weekend (especially their breakfast potatoes)-- and amazing mochas you can take to go. Also recommend the return of the gyro!

Sawada Coffee is one of Chicago (best of).

9. Sawada Coffee

9.2
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 66 tips and reviews

GenieGenie: You must try the military coffee, especially if you're a fan of matcha and coffee like me :)

Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago (best of).

10. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

11. Harold's Chicken Shack

6.8
1208 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Hyde Park · 32 tips and reviews

Nina N.Nina Nirema: I'm the weirdo that orders a pizza puff at one of the best chicken chains in Chicago. But it's so good. That, the fries, and plenty of hot sauce - you won't be disappointed.

12. Harold's Chicken Shack #62

7.7
636 S Wabash Ave (at E Balbo St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · South Loop · 36 tips and reviews

Rochelle f.Rochelle ford: Harold's has always been my favorite chicken place. The chicken and fries are my favorite meal, because I just love chicken, and their chicken and fries are very tasty and mouthwatering for me!

13. Harold's Chicken Shack #36

6.6
1361 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Wicker Park · 22 tips and reviews

Kevin H.Kevin House: My favorite Chicken in the world! Order it with the sauce on the Chicken.

14. Blackbird

619 W Randolph St (at N Desplaines St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 127 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Foie gras was delish!! Tried the duck and venison, too!! Be open minded when trying the venison. Salad of endives comes in a pancetta basket! Such a cool presentation

15. RPM Italian

9.1
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah SG.: All food is amazing! Service is wonderful. Gnocchi, ravioli, and salmon are recommended.