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Sawada Coffee is one of Chicago.

1. Sawada Coffee

9.3
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 66 tips and reviews
Field Notes Midwest Headquarters is one of Chicago.

2. Field Notes Midwest Headquarters

8.4
401 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
Stationery Store · Fulton Market · 1 tip
American Writers Museum is one of Chicago.

3. American Writers Museum

7.5
180 N Michigan Ave (Lake Street), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews

4. Kanela Breakfast Club

3231 N Clark St (btwn W Aldine Ave & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 68 tips and reviews

Ryan!Ryan!: I can't get enough of the red velvet French toast.

5. The Rookery Building

209 S La Salle St (at Adams St), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews
The Bento Box is one of Chicago.

6. The Bento Box

9.1
2246 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Bucktown · 21 tips and reviews
Black Dog Gelato is one of Chicago.

7. Black Dog Gelato

9.1
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews
Ba Le is one of Chicago.

8. Ba Le

8.9
5014 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Chicago.

9. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.4
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 75 tips and reviews
The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue) is one of Chicago.

10. The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue)

8.5
United Center (Gate 4), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Near West Side · 31 tips and reviews
Music Box Theatre is one of Chicago.

11. Music Box Theatre

9.4
3733 N Southport Ave (btwn Grace St & Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Indie Movie Theater · Lakeview · 88 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Music Box plays a mix of independent and foreign films, as well as classic (black and white) movie matinees, and midnight screenings of cult classics. Read more.

Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago.

12. Revolution Brewing

9.2
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Read more.

Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

13. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 370 tips and reviews
Willis Tower is one of Chicago.

14. Willis Tower

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

15. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews
Ping Tom Memorial Park is one of Chicago.

16. Ping Tom Memorial Park

9.3
300 W 19th St (btwn Lumber St & Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · South Loop · 24 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Among the Park’s cool features are a pagoda-shaped pavilion, where you can catch a water taxi to downtown Chicago, and a unique railroad drawbridge. Read more.

Dat Donut is one of Chicago.

17. Dat Donut

8.3
8249 S Cottage Grove Ave (at E. 83rd St.), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · East Chatham · 47 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.

Dat Old Fashioned Donut is one of Chicago.

18. Dat Old Fashioned Donut

1979 W 111th St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Morgan Park · 3 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.

The Aviary is one of Chicago.

19. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews

20. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.9
955 W Randolph St (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 99 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Pure Black, a deep, dark, bottled cold brew from our 100 Best list!

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago.

21. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

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

22. Intelligentsia Coffee

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