Food & Drink in Chicago

Lincoln Park

Beacon Doughnuts

Beacon Doughnuts is a quick stop for a sweet treat, perfect for a casual breakfast or afternoon snack, costing about $5-15 per person. It pairs well with a coffee shop visit or a walk through the neighborhood.

Streeterville

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is a good spot for a quick, casual breakfast or lunch, offering donuts, chicken sandwiches, and coffee. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes, especially if grabbing a quick bite.

Chicago Loop

Stan's Donuts & Coffee

Stan's Donuts is a good stop for a quick, casual treat. Expect to spend 20 minutes and $5-15 per person for gourmet donuts and coffee, best for a breakfast or afternoon snack.

Chicago Loop

ROOF on theWit

A summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.

Streeterville

Dunkin'

Dunkin' is suitable for a quick breakfast or coffee stop, often paired with a commute. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for a drink and a snack.

Avondale

The Brewed

Lake View

Coffee Lab & Roasters

Trendy coffee roastery & shop dispensing hot & cold specialty drinks, plus pastries.

West Loop Gate

Alla Vita

Traditional Italian specialties plated in a stylish, elegant restaurant with a whimsical vibe.

Lathrop Homes

Hexe Coffee Co.

Chill coffee shop with a patio brewing specialty coffee, plus cocktails, sandwiches & pastries.

River North

TARY

River North

River Roast

Vibrant social house for refined, modern American tavern fare like whole roasted chicken, fish & beef, plus scenic river views.

Rush & Division

Somerset

Swanky restaurant in the Viceroy Hotel with a yacht-club feel, seasonal fare & cocktails.

Fulton Market District

HIDE+SEEK

Fulton Market District

La Serre

Near North

RL Restaurant

Upscale Ralph Lauren restaurant serving American classics in a sophisticated setting.

Chicago Loop

Elephant & Castle

Chain with a British pub feel serving beers on tap & classic fare, such as fish ’n’ chips.

West Loop

Ground Up Coffee & Bites

Laid-back counter-serve outlet featuring specialty coffee drinks, plus wraps, baked goods & sweets.

Near North

Quartino Ristorante

Bustling, bi-level space where groups go for small & large plates plus cocktails & carafes of wine.

West Loop

Vietfive Coffee - Chicago

Vietnamese snacks, pastries & ice creams are offered in this pared-down coffee shop.

West Loop Gate

Dark Matter Coffee - Meddle Coffee Bar

Dark Matter coffee & baked goods offered in a psychedelic setting with colorful murals.

Wicker Park

The Wormhole Coffee

'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.

Magnificent Mile

The Purple Pig Restaurant

Famous pork and wine specialist, highlighting the flavors of Italy, Greece, and Spain, with an open kitchen and a chic setting.

Near North

Siena Tavern

Neapolitan pies, homemade pastas, and wine in an upscale space with a bar and lounge.

Rush & Division

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.