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Dat Donut is one of explore chicago.

1. Dat Donut

8.3
8249 S Cottage Grove Ave (at E. 83rd St.), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · East Chatham · 47 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.

Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles is one of explore chicago.

2. Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles

8.3
3947 S King Dr (at E Oakwood Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Grand Boulevard · 101 tips and reviews
Siena Tavern is one of explore chicago.

3. Siena Tavern

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

4. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of explore chicago.

5. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Katsu is one of explore chicago.

6. Katsu

2651 W Peterson Ave (btwn N Talman Ave & N Washtenaw Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · West Ridge · 40 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The best Japanese Restaurant in Chicago. Located 10 minutes north of the city. They fly in fresh fish from the Tokyo market and the chef owner Katsu is always there. He actually butchers all the fish

Kuma's Corner is one of explore chicago.

7. Kuma's Corner

8.9
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: With long waits and metal music blasting, why go? For the Slayer burger–a pile of fries topped with a half-pound burger, chili, cherry peppers, andouille, onions and Jack cheese on a pretzel bun. Read more.

Edzo's Burger Shop is one of explore chicago.

8. Edzo's Burger Shop

7.8
1571 Sherman Ave (btwn Davis St & Grove St), Evanston, IL
Burger Joint · 95 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Uncommonly thick Nutella shakes, fries with truffle salt—where does the low-brow end and high-end begin at Eddie Lakin’s burger shop? Read more.

BIG & little's Restaurant is one of explore chicago.

9. BIG & little's Restaurant

860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 139 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Order the Foie Gras Fries, hand-cut beauties that have a crisp exterior and soft interior and are bursting with fresh potato flavor. The foie gras was flawlessly cooked with a nice crust. Read more.

Honky Tonk BBQ is one of explore chicago.

10. Honky Tonk BBQ

8.0
1800 S Racine Ave (at W 18th St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The ribs can be a bit dry, but the smoky pulled pork makes up for it, clocking in as one of the best around. Tender, juicy chicken comes in second, with puckery slaw and meaty beans solid runners-up. Read more.

¡Ay Chiwowa! is one of explore chicago.

11. ¡Ay Chiwowa!

311 W Chicago Ave (at N Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 37 tips and reviews
The Shrine is one of explore chicago.

12. The Shrine

2109 S Wabash Ave (at E 21st St), Chicago, IL
Night Club · South Loop · 55 tips and reviews
Da Lobsta is one of explore chicago.

13. Da Lobsta

12 E Cedar St (at Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Gold Coast · 41 tips and reviews