Monica's Saved Places
The Doughnut Vault is one of Monica's Saved Places.

1. The Doughnut Vault

8.8
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Download a podcast. Bring a long-lost friend. Get there at 8:30am. This is the doughnut we’ve been waiting for.

Hopleaf Bar is one of Monica's Saved Places.

2. Hopleaf Bar

9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Always a bit more crowded than I'd wish, but with reason. Incredible beer selection and tasty food like mussels w/frites. Never had a bad beer there, out of dozens I've tried.

The Whistler is one of Monica's Saved Places.

3. The Whistler

8.7
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: From the outside, this place looks like a gallery. On the inside, it’s open and loftlike and behind the bar, bartenders skillfully make cocktails like a rosemary Collins.

Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago is one of Monica's Saved Places.

4. Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago

8.0
505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Streeterville · 147 tips and reviews
Centro is one of Monica's Saved Places.

5. Centro

3819 N Ashland Ave ((between Grace St & Byron St)), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lakeview · 19 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Aiming to open on Saturday, Centro will whip up a smorgasbord of items that includes tamales, pickles, ceviche, pork rinds, and flatbreads. Additionally, 30 bottled beers help wash it all down. Read more.

bar bar black sheep is one of Monica's Saved Places.

6. bar bar black sheep

1415 N Milwaukee Ave (Wood St.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 27 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The small joint caters to locals looking to relax after a long day at work. Stop in for hearty eats, like steak sandwich with a side of veggies Read more.

Northdown Café and Taproom is one of Monica's Saved Places.

7. Northdown Café and Taproom

3244 N Lincoln Ave (at Melrose St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Lakeview · 72 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Uncommonly fresh ingredients culled from 45 local farms are prepped to perfection but served with minimal fuss amid a welcoming interior adorned with reclaimed barn pieces. Read more.

The Standard Bar & Grill is one of Monica's Saved Places.

8. The Standard Bar & Grill

6.9
1332 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N Paulina St & N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wicker Park · 58 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Standard Bar/Grill have revamped the space. A simply badass two-story garage automatic garage door transforms the entire bar into a breezy day drinking spot, with nice booths in the back for lounging

Kuma's Corner is one of Monica's Saved Places.

9. Kuma's Corner

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