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Chi-town fresh
Al's Italian Beef is one of Chi-town fresh.

1. Al's Italian Beef

8.6
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews
Mario's Italian Lemonade is one of Chi-town fresh.

2. Mario's Italian Lemonade

9.0
1068 W Taylor St (at S Carpenter St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · University Village - Little Italy · 82 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chi-town fresh.

3. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
Irazu is one of Chi-town fresh.

4. Irazu

9.0
1865 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Oakley Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Bucktown · 106 tips and reviews

Liz W.Liz Won: byob, patacones, pepito sandwich, taco-tico

De Cero Taqueria is one of Chi-town fresh.

5. De Cero Taqueria

814 W Randolph St (btwn N Halsted & N Green St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Fulton Market · 78 tips and reviews
Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of Chi-town fresh.

6. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

8.2
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chi-town fresh.

7. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Bongo Room is one of Chi-town fresh.

8. Bongo Room

8.6
1470 N Milwaukee Ave (at Honore St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 153 tips and reviews

@nicoleyeary@nicoleyeary: My favorite place for brunch ~ and the only place my Mom asks to go every time she comes to visit me in Chicago. My fav: Red Velvet Hotcakes Mom's Fav: Eggs Benedict ~ Another location in the South L

Orange is one of Chi-town fresh.

9. Orange

738 N Clark St (at W Superior St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews
Chicago Waffles is one of Chi-town fresh.

10. Chicago Waffles

7.0
1400 South Michigan Avenue (at E 14th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 91 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Waffles taps the full potential of its namesake dish with unexpected combinations, such as green-tea waffles with lemon-ginger Chantilly cream and a Mexican chocolate version with orange anglaise. Read more.

Fox & Obel is one of Chi-town fresh.

11. Fox & Obel

401 E Illinois St (at McClurg Ct.), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Streeterville · 82 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chi-town fresh.

12. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Quartino is one of Chi-town fresh.

13. Quartino

8.7
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews
Pequod's Pizzeria is one of Chi-town fresh.

14. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews
Cafe Iberico is one of Chi-town fresh.

15. Cafe Iberico

739 N La Salle Dr (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · River North · 149 tips and reviews
Opart Thai House is one of Chi-town fresh.

16. Opart Thai House

1906 S State St (at S Archer Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · South Loop · 66 tips and reviews
Al's Beef and Catering on Adams is one of Chi-town fresh.

17. Al's Beef and Catering on Adams

601 W Adams St (Jefferson and Adams), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · West Loop · 26 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: For an authentic and delicious Italian beef sandwich, this place can’t be beat. This spot has earned awards over the decades. 6-inch beef sandwiches are $5.50 or a Little Al (four-inch) for $4.50. Read more.

The Hideout is one of Chi-town fresh.

18. The Hideout

8.7
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · 57 tips and reviews
New Wave Coffee is one of Chi-town fresh.

19. New Wave Coffee

7.6
3103 W Logan Blvd (at N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 114 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chi-town fresh.

20. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews