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Created by Mariana Miranda • Updated On: October 13, 2018
The Spice House is one of Chicago.

1. The Spice House

8.8
1512 N Wells St (at W Burton Pl), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Old Town · 34 tips and reviews
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is one of Chicago.

2. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

9.0
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews
Taco and Burrito Palace #2 is one of Chicago.

3. Taco and Burrito Palace #2

2459 N Halsted St (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · North Side · 21 tips and reviews
Wilde Bar & Restaurant is one of Chicago.

4. Wilde Bar & Restaurant

8.6
3130 N Broadway St (at W Briar Pl), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lake View East · 148 tips and reviews
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern is one of Chicago.

5. Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern

9.1
1655 N Sedgwick St (at Eugenie St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Town Triangle · 88 tips and reviews

6. Old Town Ale House

8.6
219 W North Ave (N Wieland St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Old Town · 51 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago.

7. Giordano's

8.6
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews
The Wiener's Circle is one of Chicago.

8. The Wiener's Circle

7.6
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

9. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
North Avenue Beach is one of Chicago.

10. North Avenue Beach

9.1
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 82 tips and reviews
5411 Empanadas is one of Chicago.

11. 5411 Empanadas

8.6
2850 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Argentinian Restaurant · Lake View East · 61 tips and reviews
Antique Taco is one of Chicago.

12. Antique Taco

8.9
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews
Lou Mitchell's is one of Chicago.

13. 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
Fat Rice is one of Chicago.

14. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Logan Square · 101 tips and reviews
Bloomingdale Trail — The 606 is one of Chicago.

15. Bloomingdale Trail — The 606

9.3
Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Bucktown · 27 tips and reviews
United Center is one of Chicago.

16. United Center

9.3
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & S Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Stadium · Near West Side · 467 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

17. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews
Millennium Park Chiropractic is one of Chicago.

18. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropractor · The Loop · No tips or reviews
Laugh Factory is one of Chicago.

19. Laugh Factory

7.7
3175 N Broadway St (at W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Lake View East · 28 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago.

20. The Second City

9.3
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews
Wrigley Field is one of Chicago.

21. Wrigley Field

9.2
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
360 CHICAGO is one of Chicago.

22. 360 CHICAGO

8.9
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews
Willis Tower is one of Chicago.

23. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews
Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

24. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 371 tips and reviews
Adler Planetarium is one of Chicago.

25. Adler Planetarium

8.7
1300 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Planetarium · Museum Campus · 171 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chicago.

26. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago.

27. The Doughnut Vault

8.9
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews
The Merchandise Mart is one of Chicago.

28. The Merchandise Mart

8.0
222 Merchandise Mart Plz (btwn Kinzie & Wells), Chicago, IL
Structure · River North · 72 tips and reviews
Ann Sather is one of Chicago.

29. Ann Sather

8.6
3415 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Lake View East · 57 tips and reviews
The Edge Bar & Grill is one of Chicago.

30. The Edge Bar & Grill

2720 N Clark St (at Schubert), Chicago, IL
Diner · Park West · 50 tips and reviews
Glazed and Infused is one of Chicago.

31. Glazed and Infused

1576 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Wicker Park · 33 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Chicago.

32. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is one of Chicago.

33. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

1 W Grand Ave (at N State St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews
Goose Island Brewpub is one of Chicago.

34. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews

35. Revolution Brewing

9.2
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews
B.L.U.E.S. is one of Chicago.

36. B.L.U.E.S.

2519 N Halsted St (at Lill Ave.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 43 tips and reviews
Kingston Mines is one of Chicago.

37. Kingston Mines

9.1
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews
The Chicago Theatre is one of Chicago.

38. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 92 tips and reviews
Bookman's Corner is one of Chicago.

39. Bookman's Corner

2959 N Clark St (at Wellington), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Lake View East · 5 tips and reviews

40. Chicago Fabric Yarn & Button Sales

208 S Wabash Ave (E. Adams St), Chicago, IL
Textiles Store · The Loop · No tips or reviews
The Needle Shop is one of Chicago.

41. The Needle Shop

3738 N Lincoln Ave (Grace), Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · North Center · 1 tip
Emporium Wicker Park is one of Chicago.

42. Emporium Wicker Park

8.5
1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 75 tips and reviews
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago.

43. 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
Delilah's is one of Chicago.

44. Delilah's

8.9
2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 107 tips and reviews
The Snail Thai Cuisine is one of Chicago.

45. The Snail Thai Cuisine

7.7
1649 E 55th St (btwn S Cornell Ave. & S Hyde Park Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · East Hyde Park · 22 tips and reviews
Judy Maxwell is one of Chicago.

46. Judy Maxwell

(Cedar), Chicago, IL
Design Studio · Near North Side · 2 tips and reviews
Maxwell Street Market is one of Chicago.

47. Maxwell Street Market

8.2
800 S Desplaines St (btwn Polk St & Cabrini St), Chicago, IL
Flea Market · South Loop · 34 tips and reviews
Villain's Black Market Craft is one of Chicago.

48. Villain's Black Market Craft

730 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Printer's Row · 8 tips and reviews
Half Acre Beer Company is one of Chicago.

49. Half Acre Beer Company

4257 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Cullom & Hutchinson), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Center · 119 tips and reviews
Heritage Bicycles is one of Chicago.

50. Heritage Bicycles

9.1
2959 N Lincoln Avenue (Wellington), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 67 tips and reviews
Open Books is one of Chicago.

51. Open Books

213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Near North Side · 23 tips and reviews
Chicago Public Library is one of Chicago.

52. Chicago Public Library

8.9
400 S. State St. (btwn Van Buren & Congress), Chicago, IL
Library · The Loop · 79 tips and reviews
Myopic Books is one of Chicago.

53. Myopic Books

9.0
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews
57th Street Books is one of Chicago.

54. 57th Street Books

9.1
1101 E 57th St (at S Kimbark Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Hyde Park · 16 tips and reviews
Chicago Pedway is one of Chicago.

55. Chicago Pedway

Underground in the Loop, Chicago, IL
Travel and Transportation · The Loop · 10 tips and reviews
Sat Nam Yoga Chicago is one of Chicago.

56. Sat Nam Yoga Chicago

8.5
1304 W Washington Blvd (Ada Street), Chicago, IL
Yoga Studio · West Town · 3 tips and reviews
Broadway Antique Market is one of Chicago.

57. Broadway Antique Market

7.9
6130 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Antique Store · Edgewater · 24 tips and reviews

58. Modern Times

2100 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Furniture and Home Store · West Town · No tips or reviews

59. 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
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar is one of Chicago.

60. Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar

8.2
6120 N Broadway St (Glenlake), Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Restaurant · Edgewater · 45 tips and reviews
Longman & Eagle is one of Chicago.

61. Longman & Eagle

9.3
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews
Miller's Pub is one of Chicago.

62. Miller's Pub

8.3
134 S Wabash Ave (btwn E Adams & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 214 tips and reviews
Moody's Pub is one of Chicago.

63. Moody's Pub

8.0
5910 N Broadway St (at W Thorndale Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Edgewater · 78 tips and reviews
Dovetail is one of Chicago.

64. Dovetail

7.8
1452 W Chicago Ave (at Bishop), Chicago, IL
Fashion Accessories Store · Noble Square · 8 tips and reviews
Dusty Groove is one of Chicago.

65. Dusty Groove

8.9
1120 N Ashland Ave (btwn W Division St & W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Record Store · East Ukrainian Village · 12 tips and reviews
Lab Rabbit Optics is one of Chicago.

66. Lab Rabbit Optics

8.1
1104 N Ashland Ave (btwn Thomas St. & Haddon Ave.), Chicago, IL
Eyecare Store · East Ukrainian Village · 3 tips and reviews
Merz Apothecary is one of Chicago.

67. Merz Apothecary

8.7
4716 N Lincoln Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Pharmacy · Ravenswood · 18 tips and reviews
Penelope's is one of Chicago.

68. Penelope's

8.2
1913 W Division St (btwn N Winchester Ave & N Wolcott), Chicago, IL
Boutique · Wicker Park · 7 tips and reviews
Quimby's is one of Chicago.

69. Quimby's

8.5
1854 W North Ave (at N Wolcott Av), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Bucktown · 32 tips and reviews
Vintage Underground is one of Chicago.

70. Vintage Underground

7.3
1834 W North Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Vintage and Thrift Store · Bucktown · 5 tips and reviews
Bari is one of Chicago.

71. Bari

9.4
1120 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · West Town · 65 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

72. Big Star

8.9
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
The Hideout is one of Chicago.

73. The Hideout

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

74. Hopleaf Bar

9.1
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of Chicago.

75. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.2
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews
Margie's Candies is one of Chicago.

76. Margie's Candies

9.0
1960 N Western Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 94 tips and reviews
Marie's Pizza & Liquors is one of Chicago.

77. Marie's Pizza & Liquors

7.7
4127 W Lawrence Ave (at N Kedvale Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Mayfair · 20 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago.

78. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews
Glazed and Infused is one of Chicago.

79. Glazed and Infused

813 W Fulton St (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Fulton Market · 61 tips and reviews
La Colombe Torrefaction is one of Chicago.

80. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.9
955 W Randolph St (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 99 tips and reviews
Simon's Tavern is one of Chicago.

81. Simon's Tavern

8.2
5210 N Clark St (btwn W Farragut & Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Andersonville · 45 tips and reviews
Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago.

82. 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
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago.

83. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Busy Beaver Button Co. is one of Chicago.

84. Busy Beaver Button Co.

7.9
3407 W Armitage Ave (Kimball), Chicago, IL
Design Studio · Logan Square · 3 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of Chicago.

85. Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 S Michigan Ave (at E Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 51 tips and reviews
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Chicago.

86. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.5
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 75 tips and reviews
Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation, Historic Site of Chess Records is one of Chicago.

87. Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation, Historic Site of Chess Records

8.6
2120 S Michigan Ave (bt E 21st St & Cermak Av), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · South Loop · 10 tips and reviews
Jackson Park is one of Chicago.

88. Jackson Park

8.2
6401 S Stony Island Ave (btwn 56th St & 67th St), Chicago, IL
Park · 19 tips and reviews
Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago.

89. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews
The Poetry Foundation is one of Chicago.

90. The Poetry Foundation

7.9
61 W Superior St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Library · Near North Side · 10 tips and reviews
Promontory Point Park is one of Chicago.

91. Promontory Point Park

9.2
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Park · East Hyde Park · 32 tips and reviews
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House is one of Chicago.

92. Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House

8.8
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL
History Museum · Hyde Park · 31 tips and reviews
Chicago Bath House is one of Chicago.

93. Chicago Bath House

7.8
1914 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Bath House · Wicker Park · 12 tips and reviews
Intuit: The Center For Intuitive And Outsider Art is one of Chicago.

94. Intuit: The Center For Intuitive And Outsider Art

7.2
756 N Milwaukee Ave (at Ogden), Chicago, IL
Museum · River West · 6 tips and reviews
Asado Coffee Roasters is one of Chicago.

95. Asado Coffee Roasters

1651 W Chicago Ave (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 23 tips and reviews
Milk & Honey Café is one of Chicago.

96. Milk & Honey Café

8.2
1920 W Division St (btwn Damen Ave & Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Wicker Park · 92 tips and reviews
Alliance Bakery is one of Chicago.

97. Alliance Bakery

8.2
1736 W Division St (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews
Flo is one of Chicago.

98. Flo

8.7
1434 W Chicago Ave (btwn Greenview Ave. & Bishop St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · West Town · 83 tips and reviews
WHISK is one of Chicago.

99. WHISK

2018 W Chicago Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 53 tips and reviews
The Winchester is one of Chicago.

100. The Winchester

1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 37 tips and reviews
Bite Café is one of Chicago.

101. Bite Café

1039 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 100 tips and reviews
Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar) is one of Chicago.

102. Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar)

9.1
2521 W Chicago Ave (btwn Campbell Ave & Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 97 tips and reviews
Coalfire is one of Chicago.

103. Coalfire

9.1
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 98 tips and reviews
Mana Food Bar is one of Chicago.

104. Mana Food Bar

1742 W Division St (btwn N Wood St & N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 76 tips and reviews
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Chicago.

105. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Noble Square · 53 tips and reviews
Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill is one of Chicago.

106. Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill

8.5
810 N Marshfield Ave (at Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 41 tips and reviews
Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill is one of Chicago.

107. Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill

8.7
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 74 tips and reviews
Alegrias Seafood Chicago is one of Chicago.

108. Alegrias Seafood Chicago

8.3
1024 N Ashland Ave (Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 42 tips and reviews
Rainbo Club is one of Chicago.

109. Rainbo Club

8.0
1150 N Damen Ave (at W Division St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Ukrainian Village · 54 tips and reviews
Happy Village is one of Chicago.

110. Happy Village

1059 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · East Ukrainian Village · 50 tips and reviews
Cleo's Bar & Grill is one of Chicago.

111. Cleo's Bar & Grill

8.3
1935 W Chicago Ave (at Winchester Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · West Town · 51 tips and reviews

112. Nature Yoga

8.1
2021 W Division St (Division and Damen), Chicago, IL
Yoga Studio · Ukrainian Village · 5 tips and reviews
Bangers & Lace is one of Chicago.

113. Bangers & Lace

8.5
1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 155 tips and reviews
Salvage One is one of Chicago.

114. Salvage One

8.5
1840 W Hubbard St (btwn N Wolcott Ave & N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Antique Store · West Town · 17 tips and reviews