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Chicago Classics
Schaller's Pump is one of Chicago Classics.

1. Schaller's Pump

3714 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Bridgeport · 7 tips and reviews
Daley's Restaurant is one of Chicago Classics.

2. Daley's Restaurant

8.5
809 E 63rd St (at S Cottage Grove Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Woodlawn · 30 tips and reviews
The Berghoff Restaurant is one of Chicago Classics.

3. The Berghoff Restaurant

8.2
17 W Adams St (btwn S Dearborn St & S State St), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · The Loop · 151 tips and reviews
The Walnut Room is one of Chicago Classics.

4. The Walnut Room

7.9
111 N State St (at E Randolph St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 47 tips and reviews
Margie's Candies is one of Chicago Classics.

5. Margie's Candies

9.0
1960 N Western Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 94 tips and reviews
Green Door Tavern is one of Chicago Classics.

6. Green Door Tavern

8.6
678 N Orleans St (at Huron St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · River North · 76 tips and reviews
Lou Mitchell's is one of Chicago Classics.

7. Lou Mitchell's

8.8
565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Loop · 160 tips and reviews
The Original Rainbow Cone is one of Chicago Classics.

8. The Original Rainbow Cone

9.3
9233 S Western Ave (at 92nd Pl), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Beverly · 51 tips and reviews
Won Kow is one of Chicago Classics.

9. Won Kow

2237 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 29 tips and reviews
Italian Village is one of Chicago Classics.

10. Italian Village

8.1
71 W Monroe St (btwn Dearborn St & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 86 tips and reviews
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern is one of Chicago Classics.

11. Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern

9.1
1655 N Sedgwick St (at Eugenie St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Town Triangle · 88 tips and reviews
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria is one of Chicago Classics.

12. Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

8.4
8433 S Pulaski Rd (at W 84 Pl), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ashburn · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pizza enthusiasts flock to this far southern spot, where the crispy, extra-thin crust pies are some of the best in the city. Top them with shrimp, sliced beef, ground beef, anchovies or sausage. Read more.

Cape Cod Room is one of Chicago Classics.

13. Cape Cod Room

140 E Walton Pl (The Drake Hotel), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Gold Coast · 9 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern is one of Chicago Classics.

14. Billy Goat Tavern

8.2
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 176 tips and reviews
Al's Italian Beef is one of Chicago Classics.

15. 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
Jim's Original Hot Dog is one of Chicago Classics.

16. Jim's Original Hot Dog

8.6
1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 92 tips and reviews
Gene & Georgetti is one of Chicago Classics.

17. Gene & Georgetti

8.7
500 N Franklin St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 65 tips and reviews
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of Chicago Classics.

18. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.2
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews
UNO Pizzeria & Grill is one of Chicago Classics.

19. UNO Pizzeria & Grill

7.9
29 E Ohio St (N Wabash Av), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 158 tips and reviews
Gene's & Jude's is one of Chicago Classics.

20. Gene's & Jude's

8.7
2720 River Rd (btwn Cherry Ave & Grand Ave), River Grove, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 168 tips and reviews
Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago Classics.

21. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews
Calumet Fisheries is one of Chicago Classics.

22. Calumet Fisheries

8.6
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · 56 tips and reviews