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chicago favorites

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Created by Lela Johnson • Updated On: July 29, 2023
MingHin Cuisine is one of chicago favorites.

1. MingHin Cuisine

8.2
2168 S Archer Ave (at S Princeton Ave), Chicago, IL
Dim Sum Restaurant · Armour Square · 129 tips and reviews
Gretel is one of chicago favorites.

2. Gretel

8.8
2833 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 6 tips and reviews
The Hideout is one of chicago favorites.

3. The Hideout

8.7
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · 57 tips and reviews
Woolly Mammoth is one of chicago favorites.

4. Woolly Mammoth

7.4
1513 W Foster Ave (btwn Clark & Ashland), Chicago, IL
Antique Store · Andersonville · 7 tips and reviews
Bungalow by Middle Brow is one of chicago favorites.

5. Bungalow by Middle Brow

9.1
2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 8 tips and reviews
Kasama is one of chicago favorites.

6. Kasama

9.4
1001 N Winchester Ave (at Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Filipino Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 11 tips and reviews
Mi Tocaya Antojería is one of chicago favorites.

7. Mi Tocaya Antojería

8.9
2800 W Logan Blvd (California), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Square · 20 tips and reviews
Estereo is one of chicago favorites.

8. Estereo

9.1
2450 N Milwaukee Ave (Sacramento), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 23 tips and reviews
Virtue is one of chicago favorites.

9. Virtue

9.1
1462 E 53rd St (Harper), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Hyde Park · 14 tips and reviews
Qing Xiang Yuan Dumpling is one of chicago favorites.

10. Qing Xiang Yuan Dumpling

9.0
2002 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Armour Square · 35 tips and reviews
Pilsen Yards is one of chicago favorites.

11. Pilsen Yards

8.2
1163 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Pilsen · 2 tips and reviews
Haisous Vietnamese Kitchen is one of chicago favorites.

12. Haisous Vietnamese Kitchen

8.9
1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Pilsen · 18 tips and reviews
Chicago Bagel Authority is one of chicago favorites.

13. Chicago Bagel Authority

8.5
955 W Belmont Ave (at N Sheffield Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · Lakeview · 49 tips and reviews
Ciccio Mio is one of chicago favorites.

14. Ciccio Mio

8.6
226 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 3 tips and reviews
ROOH Chicago is one of chicago favorites.

15. ROOH Chicago

7.8
736 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Fulton Market · 10 tips and reviews
EZ Inn is one of chicago favorites.

16. EZ Inn

9.1
921 N Western Ave (btwn Walton St. & Iowa St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Ukrainian Village · 4 tips and reviews
Ping Tom Memorial Park is one of chicago favorites.

17. Ping Tom Memorial Park

9.3
300 W 19th St (btwn Lumber St & Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · South Loop · 24 tips and reviews
Tempesta Market is one of chicago favorites.

18. Tempesta Market

8.4
1372 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Deli · West Town · 5 tips and reviews
Handlebar is one of chicago favorites.

19. Handlebar

9.1
2311 W North Ave (btwn Oakley & Claremont), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 128 tips and reviews
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain is one of chicago favorites.

20. Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

9.3
1000 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Humboldt Park · 10 tips and reviews
Segnatore is one of chicago favorites.

21. Segnatore

8.3
1001 N California Ave (California & Augusta), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Humboldt Park · No tips or reviews
Delilah's is one of chicago favorites.

22. Delilah's

9.0
2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 107 tips and reviews
Galit is one of chicago favorites.

23. Galit

9.3
2429 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Israeli Restaurant · North Side · 14 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of chicago favorites.

24. Hopleaf Bar

9.0
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Ca Phe Da is one of chicago favorites.

25. Ca Phe Da

9.1
1800 1/2 S. Carpenter, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Pilsen · 6 tips and reviews
Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney is one of chicago favorites.

26. Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney

9.2
2212 N Clybourn Ave (Webster & Clybourn), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 6 tips and reviews
Gather is one of chicago favorites.

27. Gather

9.0
4539 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Wilson Ave & Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews
MONEYGUN is one of chicago favorites.

28. MONEYGUN

9.0
660 W Lake (Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton River District · 38 tips and reviews
Flight Club Social Darts is one of chicago favorites.

29. Flight Club Social Darts

8.6
111 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Arts and Entertainment · The Loop · 7 tips and reviews
Reggie's Trainwreck Rooftop Deck is one of chicago favorites.

30. Reggie's Trainwreck Rooftop Deck

8.2
2107 S State St, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · South Loop · 24 tips and reviews
Owen & Engine is one of chicago favorites.

31. Owen & Engine

2700 N Western Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Northwest Side · 147 tips and reviews
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery is one of chicago favorites.

32. Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

9.0
1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Brewery · East Ukrainian Village · 30 tips and reviews
Dusek's is one of chicago favorites.

33. Dusek's

8.7
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Pilsen · 90 tips and reviews
Amaru is one of chicago favorites.

34. Amaru

8.4
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Bucktown · 4 tips and reviews
Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of chicago favorites.

35. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3
2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Logan Square · 120 tips and reviews
Southport Grocery & Cafe is one of chicago favorites.

36. Southport Grocery & Cafe

9.0
3552 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 90 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of chicago favorites.

37. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews
Alla Vita is one of chicago favorites.

38. Alla Vita

8.3
564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · West Loop · 2 tips and reviews
Figo Wine Bar is one of chicago favorites.

39. Figo Wine Bar

8.1
3207 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Lakeview · 2 tips and reviews
Chicatolia is one of chicago favorites.

40. Chicatolia

5209 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · Andersonville · 1 tip
Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio is one of chicago favorites.

41. Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio

1133 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · West Town · 1 tip
Zhou B Art Center is one of chicago favorites.

42. Zhou B Art Center

8.0
1029 W 35th St (at Morgan), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Bridgeport · 12 tips and reviews
The Whistler is one of chicago favorites.

43. The Whistler

9.0
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant is one of chicago favorites.

44. Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

8.5
4801 N Broadway St (at Lawrence Ave.), Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Restaurant · Uptown · 51 tips and reviews
Siena Tavern is one of chicago favorites.

45. Siena Tavern

8.9
51 W Kinzie St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 190 tips and reviews
The Wormhole Coffee is one of chicago favorites.

46. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 248 tips and reviews
Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter is one of chicago favorites.

47. Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter

8.4
100 E Walton St (btwn N Rush St & N Lake Shore Dr), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Streeterville · 62 tips and reviews
Green Door Tavern is one of chicago favorites.

48. Green Door Tavern

8.6
678 N Orleans St (at Huron St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · River North · 76 tips and reviews
Zebra Lounge is one of chicago favorites.

49. Zebra Lounge

7.3
1220 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Gold Coast · 32 tips and reviews
Park & Field is one of chicago favorites.

50. Park & Field

7.6
3509 W Fullerton Ave (btwn N St Louis & Drake Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Logan Square · 18 tips and reviews
Green City Market is one of chicago favorites.

51. Green City Market

9.4
1790 N Clark St (btwn Dickens Ave & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews
The Plantier is one of chicago favorites.

52. The Plantier

858 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Garden Center · East Ukrainian Village · No tips or reviews
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of chicago favorites.

53. 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
Myopic Books is one of chicago favorites.

54. Myopic Books

9.0
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews
Sportsman's Club is one of chicago favorites.

55. Sportsman's Club

8.8
948 Western Ave (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Humboldt Park · 33 tips and reviews
Ada Street is one of chicago favorites.

56. Ada Street

9.1
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews
Kingston Mines is one of chicago favorites.

57. Kingston Mines

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

58. The Library

230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · No tips or reviews
Aba is one of chicago favorites.

59. Aba

9.4
302 N Green St (Fulton St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews
Duck Duck Goat is one of chicago favorites.

60. Duck Duck Goat

9.1
857 W Fulton Market (at Peoria St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 88 tips and reviews
Green Street Smoked Meats is one of chicago favorites.

61. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.3
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 152 tips and reviews
Monteverde is one of chicago favorites.

62. Monteverde

9.1
1020 W Madison St (Carpenter Street), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near West Side · 44 tips and reviews
Gaijin is one of chicago favorites.

63. Gaijin

9.1
950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 6 tips and reviews
Mott Street is one of chicago favorites.

64. Mott Street

8.7
1401 N Ashland Ave (Blackhawk), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Noble Square · 82 tips and reviews
Taxim is one of chicago favorites.

65. Taxim

8.4
1558 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Wicker Park · 51 tips and reviews
Andros Taverna is one of chicago favorites.

66. Andros Taverna

8.8
2542 N Milwaukee Ave (Logab Blvd), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Logan Square · 6 tips and reviews
Kaiser Tiger is one of chicago favorites.

67. Kaiser Tiger

8.3
1415 W Randolph St (Ogden), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · West Town · 55 tips and reviews
Untitled Supper Club is one of chicago favorites.

68. Untitled Supper Club

8.5
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews
Sparrow is one of chicago favorites.

69. Sparrow

9.2
12 W Elm St (btwn State St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 21 tips and reviews
Hoosier Mama Pie Company / Dollop Coffee & Tea is one of chicago favorites.

70. Hoosier Mama Pie Company / Dollop Coffee & Tea

8.9
749 Chicago Ave (at Kedzie St), Evanston, IL
Pie Shop · 50 tips and reviews
Adalina is one of chicago favorites.

71. Adalina

7.4
912 N State St (W Walton St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · 1 tip