Chi-town

1. Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter

8.4
100 E Walton St (btwn N Rush St & N Lake Shore Dr), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Streeterville · 62 tips and reviews

Yossef M.Yossef Mendelssohn: I've never had a pistachio croissant before, and I can't imagine going back to those dark times.

Alinea is one of Chi-town.

2. Alinea

9.0
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chi-town.

3. Big Star

9.1
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

4. Shake Shack

7.9
12 S Michigan Ave (btwn E Madison & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · The Loop · 68 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of Chi-town.

5. Shake Shack

8.4
66 E Ohio St (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Near North Side · 132 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chi-town.

6. Giordano's

8.8
130 E Randolph St (at N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 298 tips and reviews
Monk's Pub is one of Chi-town.

7. Monk's Pub

8.3
205 W Lake St (at Wells St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 73 tips and reviews
Sweetwater Tavern & Grille is one of Chi-town.

8. Sweetwater Tavern & Grille

8.1
225 N Michigan Ave (at S Water St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 198 tips and reviews
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is one of Chi-town.

9. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

8.6
41 E Superior St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Near North Side · 215 tips and reviews
Howells & Hood is one of Chi-town.

10. Howells & Hood

435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews
Brown Bag Seafood Co. is one of Chi-town.

11. Brown Bag Seafood Co.

8.4
340 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near East Side · 25 tips and reviews
Bockwinkel's Streeterville is one of Chi-town.

12. Bockwinkel's Streeterville

7.3
320 Ohio, Chicago, IL
Market · Streeterville · 2 tips and reviews
The Gage is one of Chi-town.

13. The Gage

9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 339 tips and reviews
Cafecito is one of Chi-town.

14. Cafecito

8.9
26 E Congress Pkwy (at State St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 193 tips and reviews
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of Chi-town.

15. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews
The Eastman Egg Company is one of Chi-town.

16. The Eastman Egg Company

23 N Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 29 tips and reviews
Eggy's Diner is one of Chi-town.

17. Eggy's Diner

8.2
333 E Benton Pl (Inside Village Market), Chicago, IL
Diner · Near East Side · 89 tips and reviews
Old Town Ale House is one of Chi-town.

18. Old Town Ale House

8.5
219 W North Ave (N Wieland St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Old Town · 51 tips and reviews
Happy Village is one of Chi-town.

19. Happy Village

1059 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · East Ukrainian Village · 50 tips and reviews
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours is one of Chi-town.

20. Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL
River · River North · 12 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern & Grill is one of Chi-town.

21. Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

330 S Wells St (at W Van Buren St), Chicago, IL
Bar · The Loop · 12 tips and reviews
Tank Noodle is one of Chi-town.

22. Tank Noodle

8.4
4953 N Broadway St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 150 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of Chi-town.

23. Kuma's Corner

8.5
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Chi-town.

24. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chi-town.

25. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Urbanbelly is one of Chi-town.

26. Urbanbelly

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Fulton Market · 92 tips and reviews
The Hideout is one of Chi-town.

27. The Hideout

8.7
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · 57 tips and reviews
Mutiny Corp is one of Chi-town.

28. Mutiny Corp

2428 N Western Ave (Montana), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Logan Square · 19 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chi-town.

29. The Doughnut Vault

111 N Canal St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · West Loop · 15 tips and reviews
Sweet Maple Cafe is one of Chi-town.

30. Sweet Maple Cafe

8.6
1339 W Taylor St (btwn Loomis & Throop), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 72 tips and reviews
International Museum of Surgical Science is one of Chi-town.

31. International Museum of Surgical Science

7.3
1524 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn LaSalle Dr & Burton Pl), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · Gold Coast · 21 tips and reviews
Simon's Tavern is one of Chi-town.

32. Simon's Tavern

8.2
5210 N Clark St (btwn W Farragut & Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Andersonville · 45 tips and reviews
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chi-town.

33. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.9
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews
Original Jimmy's Red Hots is one of Chi-town.

34. Original Jimmy's Red Hots

8.2
4000 W Grand Ave (at N Pulaski Rd), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 49 tips and reviews
Budacki's Drive-In is one of Chi-town.

35. Budacki's Drive-In

8.3
4739 N Damen Ave (btw Lawrence & Giddings), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Ravenswood · 26 tips and reviews
Taqueria El Asadero is one of Chi-town.

36. Taqueria El Asadero

9.0
2213 W Montrose Ave (at N Lincoln Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · North Center · 60 tips and reviews
L&L Tavern is one of Chi-town.

37. L&L Tavern

7.3
3207 N Clark St (at W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Lakeview · 30 tips and reviews
Skylark is one of Chi-town.

38. Skylark

8.4
2149 S Halsted St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · East Pilsen · 63 tips and reviews
Johnnie's Beef is one of Chi-town.

39. Johnnie's Beef

8.6
1935 S Arlington Heights Rd (at Seegers Rd), Arlington Heights, IL
Sandwich Spot · 44 tips and reviews
Jim's Original Hot Dog is one of Chi-town.

40. Jim's Original Hot Dog

8.6
1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 92 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chi-town.

41. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.5
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 331 tips and reviews
Scofflaw is one of Chi-town.

42. Scofflaw

9.2
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
Parachute HiFi is one of Chi-town.

43. Parachute HiFi

9.0
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Husband and wife team Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark waded into the next-gen fusion fray with their mid-priced destination spot, which takes its cues from Kim’s Korean heritage. Read more.

Taco Bueno is one of Chi-town.

44. Taco Bueno

6.7
2057 W Cermak Rd (hoyne), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Heart of Chicago · 1 tip

45. The Whistler

8.8
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews

James L.James LaCroix: A brilliant cocktail list complemented with great music make this a bar worth frequenting.

Au Cheval is one of Chi-town.

46. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Chi-town.

47. Xoco

8.5
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of Chi-town.

48. Yolk

8.7
1120 S Michigan Ave (at E 11th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 247 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Suminski: Everything. The eggs Benedict are the best Ive had. The strawberry orange juice is a must. Service is great and food presentation is also great.

49. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

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

Cheryl V.Cheryl Vandersteen: Great food. Love the eggs Benedict with the chorizo!

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chi-town.

50. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.3
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews
Bridge House Tavern is one of Chi-town.

51. Bridge House Tavern

321 N Clark St (at the Chicago River), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 62 tips and reviews

Mary S.Mary Schuf: Perfect Saturday brunch! The location, food, and cocktails were amazing. The hostess was a bit snooty, but the servers were great. Definitely recommend for a weekend brunch!

The Doughnut Vault is one of Chi-town.

52. The Doughnut Vault

9.0
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews
Sprinkles is one of Chi-town.

53. Sprinkles

8.5
50 E Walton St (btwn Rush & Ernst), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Streeterville · 146 tips and reviews
Isla Pilipina is one of Chi-town.

54. Isla Pilipina

2501 W Lawrence Ave (at N Campbell Ave), Chicago, IL
Filipino Restaurant · Ravenswood · 59 tips and reviews

Aqui G.Aqui Gamban: Servings are for sharing. Try the Crispy Pata, you deep-fried pork lover you. Do call ahead to check as they do run out.

55. Mary Bartelme Park

8.8
115 S Sangamon St (at W. Monroe St.), Chicago, IL
Park · Near West Side · 27 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Broyles: The "Water park" is the perfect weekend playground for the little ones... Read more.

56. Morgan Street Cafe

8.8
111 S Morgan St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Café · Near West Side · 36 tips and reviews

Rebecca S.Rebecca Satawa: We seriously love this place. Friendly service, quality food & drinks. Try the fiesta wrap and the frozen mocha. Yum!

Duck Duck Goat is one of Chi-town.

57. Duck Duck Goat

9.1
857 W Fulton Market (at Peoria St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 88 tips and reviews

Alex D.Alex Duner: Try the beef slap noodles, the eggplant and goat sausage, and the forbidden rice. But you can't go wrong; everything is delicious.

Hyatt Regency Chicago is one of Chi-town.

58. Hyatt Regency Chicago

8.3
151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 209 tips and reviews
Timothy O'Toole's Chicago is one of Chi-town.

59. Timothy O'Toole's Chicago

8.1
622 N Fairbanks Ct (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Streeterville · 137 tips and reviews
American Craft Kitchen & Bar is one of Chi-town.

60. American Craft Kitchen & Bar

6.6
151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 22 tips and reviews
Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of Chi-town.

61. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.9
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews

62. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 255 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Steele: Absinthe happy hour from 6 - 8pm. Chase down that green fairy, just make sure you're not driving afterwards.

63. MONEYGUN

9.0
660 W Lake (Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton River District · 38 tips and reviews

Geoff B.Geoff Balasi: Knowledgeable bar tenders making classic cocktails with care. Try their homemade draft mixers to elevate old standby's to a new level.

Huntington Bank Pavilion is one of Chi-town.

64. Huntington Bank Pavilion

7.8
1300 S Linn White Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Amphitheater · Museum Campus · 34 tips and reviews
Trader Joe's is one of Chi-town.

65. Trader Joe's

8.8
1147 S Wabash Ave (at W Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · South Loop · 56 tips and reviews
Trader Joe's is one of Chi-town.

66. Trader Joe's

8.8
44 E Ontario St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews
Chicago Curry House Indian Restaurant is one of Chi-town.

67. Chicago Curry House Indian Restaurant

7.3
899 S Plymouth Ct (at W 9th St), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Dearborn Park · 49 tips and reviews
Native Foods is one of Chi-town.

68. Native Foods

8.3
218 South Clark (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · The Loop · 118 tips and reviews
Dunkin' is one of Chi-town.

69. Dunkin'

7.3
233 N Michigan Ave, Illinois Center (at Illinois Center), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 11 tips and reviews
Dunkin' is one of Chi-town.

70. Dunkin'

6.1
27 E Lake St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 8 tips and reviews
Dunkin' Donuts is one of Chi-town.

71. Dunkin' Donuts

6.2
203 N La Salle St #2 (at W Lake St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 2 tips and reviews
Dunkin' is one of Chi-town.

72. Dunkin'

100 W Randolph St Ste 112 (at LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 11 tips and reviews
Dunkin' is one of Chi-town.

73. Dunkin'

6.0
1231 S Wabash Ave (at E Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · South Loop · 7 tips and reviews
Dunkin' is one of Chi-town.

74. Dunkin'

6.5
200 E Ohio St Ste 1 (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 18 tips and reviews
Heaven On Seven is one of Chi-town.

75. Heaven On Seven

111 N Wabash Ave (Between Washington St. & Randolph St.), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · The Loop · 56 tips and reviews
Columbus Tap is one of Chi-town.

76. Columbus Tap

6.2
200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · The Loop · 13 tips and reviews
Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets is one of Chi-town.

77. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets

9.2
6056 N Broadway St (at W Glenlake Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Edgewater · 63 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The shop aims its crosshairs at our retro-aesthetic pleasure center and hits the bullseye, with offerings like Bing Crosberry—custard mixed with raspberries, cherries, cheesecake and graham crackers. Read more.

Cloud Gate is one of Chi-town.

78. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
The Dearborn is one of Chi-town.

79. The Dearborn

8.9
145 N Dearborn St (Randolph And Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 50 tips and reviews
Tiny Hatt is one of Chi-town.

80. Tiny Hatt

7.0
55 Riverwalk (Between Dearborn and Clark), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 15 tips and reviews
Grant Park is one of Chi-town.

81. Grant Park

9.4
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 135 tips and reviews
Hannah's Bretzel is one of Chi-town.

82. Hannah's Bretzel

7.8
180 W Washington St (at Wells St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 38 tips and reviews
Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of Chi-town.

83. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

7.9
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is one of Chi-town.

84. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

5.8
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · Midway Airport · 1185 tips and reviews
Cindy's is one of Chi-town.

85. Cindy's

8.8
12 S Michigan Ave (btwn E Madison & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · The Loop · 146 tips and reviews
Cerise is one of Chi-town.

86. Cerise

7.1
203 N Wabash Ave (Lake), Chicago, IL
Lounge · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews
Fat Rice is one of Chi-town.

87. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Logan Square · 101 tips and reviews