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Toronto to Chicago & Back

1. Kuhnhenn Brewing Co.

8.8
5919 Chicago Rd (at Mound), Warren, MI
Brewery · Northwest Warren · 109 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Cantrell: Nothing better than good beer and free popcorn

2. The Fly Trap

8.6
22950 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
Diner · Downtown Ferndale · 90 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve Barman: Green Eggs and Ham are super tasty

3. Ashley's

8.6
338 S State St (btw William and Liberty), Ann Arbor, MI
Whisky Bar · Downtown Ann Arbor · 90 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: 180 + beers aaaaand wait for it... stilton fries. What's not to love? Read more.

Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is one of Toronto to Chicago & Back.

4. Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger

551 S Division St (at Packard St), Ann Arbor, MI
Burger Joint · Central Ann Arbor · 52 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Blimpy serves up several kinds of fried vegetables, including mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini. As seen on Man v Food: Ann Arbor.

Arcadia Brewing Company is one of Toronto to Chicago & Back.

5. Arcadia Brewing Company

103 Michigan Ave W (btwn Carlyle St. & McCamly St.), Battle Creek, MI
Brewery · 63 tips and reviews

6. Bell's Eccentric Cafe & General Store

9.0
355 E Kalamazoo Ave (at Porter St), Kalamazoo, MI
Brewery · Central Business District · 163 tips and reviews

Bell's BreweryBell's Brewery: If you want to see which beers are available on draft before you visit, check out our draft cam (also available via our mobile site). Read more.

Founders Brewing Co. is one of Toronto to Chicago & Back.

7. Founders Brewing Co.

9.1
235 Grandville Ave SW (btwn Williams & Bartlett St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 365 tips and reviews

Dick T.Dick Traveling: Founders rarely needs an introduction. You are in the tap room at Ground Zero. Chat up your server. Enjoy the serious mainstays, and the tap-room only specialties.

8. New Holland Brewing Company

8.8
66 E 8th St (College Ave), Holland, MI
Brewery · 175 tips and reviews

Marjo P.Marjo Petroelje: Ask the staff to add barley to your pizza crust - YUM!

9. JP's Coffee & Espresso Bar

57 E 8th St (at College Ave.), Holland, MI
Coffee Shop · 42 tips and reviews

Eve M.Eve McGivern: They brew genuine Kona by the cup!

10. 3 Floyds Brewery & Pub

8.5
9750 Indiana Pkwy, Munster, IN
Brewery · 247 tips and reviews

Chuck W.Chuck Woodhull: Go to Three Floyds Brewpub and order a Dreadnaught on draught. Pee your pants in delight. Read more.

11. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews

Obadiah P.Obadiah Poundage: Hit Frontera for lunch to optimize cost savings - it's still the same amazing Mexican food. Enjoy it knowing the tomatoes and chiles you're eating were grown on the roof of the building you're in.

12. Chicago Music Exchange

8.7
3316 N Lincoln Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Music Store · Lakeview · 17 tips and reviews

Obadiah P.Obadiah Poundage: Probably the best guitar store you've ever seen. And from a standard Strat, to a '52 Tele, to a $20,000 vintage Les Paul, they'll let you play anything you want.

13. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

Obadiah P.Obadiah Poundage: Some of the best BBQ you've had made by a series of guys who set out to cross BBQ borders and blend styles. Get a platter and add a taste of everything else. Try not to die of obesity.

14. Paradise Pup

8.7
1724 S River Rd (btwn Riverview Ave & Kennicott Ln), Des Plaines, IL
Burger Joint · 56 tips and reviews

Aneta A.Aneta Allen: If you don't mind waiting in line to get your meal then this is the place or you. Nothing else like it around. Great big burgers. The Best Cheese Fries. Very Large portions

15. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

1 W Grand Ave (at N State St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Just a drunken stumble from the Grand Red Line station, this sporty brewpub offers six house-brewed beers to sip on. Read more.

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16. Wrigley Field

9.2
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews

17. Hopleaf Bar

9.1
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Work your way through the front bar to the back dining room for a more comfortable spot to take in the awe-inspiring international beer selection and even better food. - Inspector

18. The Map Room

8.7
1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Yes, maps line the walls. But the real attraction is the beer list. You can travel from Belgium to the U.S. to Germany and to Ireland all from your barstool. Try the beer of the month. Genius concept.

19. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Bear the line on Fridays and Saturdays for the duck-fat fries.

20. Goose Island Brewpub

3535 N Clark St (btwn Addison St & Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Wrigleyville · 99 tips and reviews

Obadiah P.Obadiah Poundage: Into beer? Get a flight and try one of everything. Then grab a final pint of your favourite and head to a Cubs game. Trying every beer makes baseball more entertaining.

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

HISTORYHISTORY: Located on the 94th floor of the building 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile, it's the city's only open-air skywalk. Here you'll see an incredible 360-degree view of Chicago, WI, IN & parts of IL.

22. Hackney's

733 S Dearborn St (at W Polk St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Printer's Row · 87 tips and reviews

Obadiah P.Obadiah Poundage: Home of the inside out burger, with the cheese inside the beef patty. Get it on a pretzel bun, but more importantly: Enjoy an amazing craft beer before, during, and after. They've got a ton!

23. Midwest Buy and Sell

6019 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Music Store · Portage Park · 4 tips and reviews

Obadiah P.Obadiah Poundage: Possibly your best bet for an amazing used guitar anywhere, it truly is a no-BS used instrument store, and it's where the bands you love shop when they're in town.

24. Local Option

8.0
1102 W Webster Ave (at N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 69 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Looking for a beer adventure? Local Option has you covered with Rare Beers that you can't get anywhere else.

25. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.8
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews

Derek C.Derek Coatney: Go to the beer school bar and ask to try a new beer. Great selection of tap, cask, and bottle

26. Joe's Gizzard City

7.0
120 W Main St (Dunbar St.), Potterville, MI
Bar · 27 tips and reviews

ᴡᴡᴡ.Graham.linodxz.ru D.ᴡᴡᴡ.Graham.linodxz.ru Davis: Get the gizzards

27. Kuma's Corner

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

VH1VH1: "I like going to Kuma's Corner when I'm in Chicago. Its a Heavy Metal themed hamburger joint and the burgers are named after bands. You don't have to eat for again for 3 days!" -Dan Black @Dan_Black

28. Bakin' & Eggs

3120 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Barry Ave & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 97 tips and reviews

Obadiah P.Obadiah Poundage: Get the bacon waffle, complete with bacon rum batter and bacon garnish. Get the flight of bacon as a starter. Don't like bacon? Go to a lesser place and contemplate your failed life.

29. Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

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

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this neighborhood hot spot is said to have the best thin crust pizza in Chicago. Read more.

Lucky's Sandwich Co. is one of Toronto to Chicago & Back.

30. Lucky's Sandwich Co.

7.9
3472 N Clark St (btwn W Cornelia Ave & W Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 69 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food: Chicago, Adam Richman went to Lucky's to take on their overstuffed sandwich challenge - finish 3 of their overstuffed sandwiches in an hour

31. Clark Street Ale House

8.1
742 N Clark St (btwn W Superior St & W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 55 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: If you're looking for a Bud Light just leave

32. Bangers & Lace

8.5
1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 155 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: They have about a dozen sausages on the menu to stuff down, with a wide selection of American craft beers on hand to wash all the goodness down. Read more.

33. Clubhouse BFD

8.7
2265 Crooks Rd (M-59 & Crooks Road), Rochester Hills, MI
Pub · Rochester · 81 tips and reviews

Barry M.Barry M.: Great place. Food is good, beer selection is off the charts.

34. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: An impressive selection of brews & small batch whiskeys is lined up, as well as hand-pumped beer engines pouring perfect pints. For a solid ale & a tasty dish of hearty pub fare this place delivers. Read more.

35. HopCat

9.0
25 Ionia Ave SW (at Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Beer Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 255 tips and reviews

Mikinzie S.Mikinzie Stuart: Like beer? They have their own mini-brew, as well as from Mich, N/ Amer and around the world. Rated 3rd best beer bar in the world. Awesome service, awesome "crack" fries and awesome beer. Read more.

Martha's Vineyard is one of Toronto to Chicago & Back.

36. Martha's Vineyard

9.3
200 Union Ave NE (at Lyon), Grand Rapids, MI
Gourmet Store · Midtown · 48 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Toronto to Chicago & Back.

37. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews