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Au Cheval is one of Chicago.

1. Au Cheval

9.2
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews

Latham B.Latham Brunson: The cheeseburger was one of the best I've ever had. I'd highly recommend sitting at the counter to watch the kitchen crank out some very sophisticated dishes for a diner style atmosphere.

Pierrot Gourmet is one of Chicago.

2. Pierrot Gourmet

8.4
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula), Chicago, IL
Café · Streeterville · 95 tips and reviews

David A.David Adler: Possibly the best coffee in the city. Try the tarte flambé, all the pizza topping goodness without the carb heavy crust guilt

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago.

3. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews
Ipsento 606 is one of Chicago.

4. Ipsento 606

9.4
1813 N Milwaukee Ave (Leavitt), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 35 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of Chicago.

5. Umami Burger

945 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · West Town · 7 tips and reviews

Naywri W.Naywri Wright: I started off with the Japanese Style Wings (tebasaki a Japanese technique of frying) which was good. Then second Caramelized Brussel Sprouts. This was the best Sprouts I ever had.

Siena Tavern is one of Chicago.

6. Siena Tavern

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

7. The Wormhole Coffee

9.1
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 248 tips and reviews
Heritage Bicycles is one of Chicago.

8. Heritage Bicycles

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

9. Gaslight Coffee Roasters

9.0
2385 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 88 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago.

10. The Doughnut Vault

111 N Canal St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · West Loop · 15 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chicago.

11. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews
M. Henry is one of Chicago.

12. M. Henry

8.7
5707 N Clark St (at W Hollywood Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Edgewater · 138 tips and reviews
Julius Meinl Coffee House is one of Chicago.

13. Julius Meinl Coffee House

3601 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 69 tips and reviews
Sweet Mandy B's is one of Chicago.

14. Sweet Mandy B's

9.2
1208 W Webster Ave (at N Racine Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · North Side · 100 tips and reviews
Molly's Cupcakes is one of Chicago.

15. Molly's Cupcakes

8.9
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago is one of Chicago.

16. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

9.2
1300 N Dearborn St (at W Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Café · Gold Coast · 83 tips and reviews
Grand Lux Cafe is one of Chicago.

17. Grand Lux Cafe

600 N Michigan Ave (at Ontario St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 347 tips and reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago.

18. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of Chicago.

19. 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
Avec is one of Chicago.

20. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews
360 CHICAGO is one of Chicago.

21. 360 CHICAGO

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

22. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 408 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of Chicago.

23. Chicago Architecture Foundation

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

24. Oak Street Beach

9.1
1000 N Lake Shore Dr (at Oak St), Chicago, IL
Beach · Gold Coast · 58 tips and reviews
Chicago Riverwalk is one of Chicago.

25. Chicago Riverwalk

9.5
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · The Loop · 140 tips and reviews
The Chicago Theatre is one of Chicago.

26. The Chicago Theatre

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

27. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews
Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of Chicago.

28. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3
2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Logan Square · 120 tips and reviews
Chicago Lakefront is one of Chicago.

29. Chicago Lakefront

9.2
N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · Lincoln Park · 30 tips and reviews
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Chicago.

30. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
1505 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews
Nature Boardwalk is one of Chicago.

31. Nature Boardwalk

9.4
2001 N Clark St (btwn W Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Lincoln Park · 22 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chicago.

32. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
3123 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 112 tips and reviews
Beatrix is one of Chicago.

33. Beatrix

9.0
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 232 tips and reviews
Katherine Anne Confections is one of Chicago.

34. Katherine Anne Confections

8.7
2745 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Logan Square · 22 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

35. Portillo's

8.8
520 W Taylor St (btwn Canal St & Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · South Loop · 37 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of Chicago.

36. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

9.4
400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Chocolate Store · Streeterville · 31 tips and reviews
The Signature Room at the 95th is one of Chicago.

37. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews

Nancy P.Nancy Paz: The views are amazing. Nothing like sipping on a glass of wine and overseeing the Chicago skyline. I had their Surf and Turf, steak medium and it was so juicy and tender. The cost is worth it.

Skydeck Chicago is one of Chicago.

38. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Despite having a fear of heights, Christian Bale donned his batsuit, looking 110 stories down from a ledge on the Willis (Sears) Tower for a scene in "The Dark Knight" (2008). Read more.