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My Favorite Joints!
Grand Lux Cafe is one of My Favorite Joints!.

1. Grand Lux Cafe

600 N Michigan Ave (at Ontario St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 347 tips and reviews

LyndaLynda: Love their Chicken Pot Pie (it's HUGE and delicious) and their Strawberry Shortcake....have never had anything like it in my life. It's the shit!

2. Kuma's Corner

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

LyndaLynda: Best burgers EVAH! The line sucks sometimes, but it's so worth the wait!

Exit is one of My Favorite Joints!.

3. Exit

7.8
1315 W North Ave (at N Elston Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · 53 tips and reviews

LyndaLynda: I just love this bar....good music and good people. I know some people are scared to go in there, but...we don't bite!

Cleo's Bar & Grill is one of My Favorite Joints!.

4. Cleo's Bar & Grill

8.4
1935 W Chicago Ave (at Winchester Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · West Town · 51 tips and reviews

LyndaLynda: I love their massive salads and the atmosphere is cool. Did I mention they have a rad beer garden? Well, they do!

Skylark is one of My Favorite Joints!.

5. Skylark

8.5
2149 S Halsted St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · East Pilsen · 63 tips and reviews

LyndaLynda: Shit drinks, but the black & white photo booth makes up for it!

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is one of My Favorite Joints!.

6. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

7.4
190 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 60 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Instead of slimy cold cuts, the turkey on the turkey sandwich is fresh and flavorful. It may be basic and straightforward, but it's oddly appealing.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of My Favorite Joints!.

7. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.4
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 226 tips and reviews