Chicago, Cook County, IL
Places to go in Chicago
43 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Aba
Posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare and cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio.
302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Alinea
Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates.
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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Alla Vita
Traditional Italian specialties plated in a stylish, elegant restaurant with a whimsical vibe.
564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
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AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago
Small plates menu of traditional Balkan dishes, plus regional spirits, offered in rustic-chic digs.
700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Bar Mar
120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
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Blue Bottle Coffee
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
313 W Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.
52 W Elm St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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Carnivale Chicago
Lively eatery with colorful decor, festive vibe & food from South America, Spain & the Caribbean.
702 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
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Cindy's Rooftop
Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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Coffee Lab & Roasters
Trendy coffee roastery & shop dispensing hot & cold specialty drinks, plus pastries.
2823 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
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Dark Matter Coffee - Meddle Coffee Bar
Dark Matter coffee & baked goods offered in a psychedelic setting with colorful murals.
601 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
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Dark Matter Coffee - Osmium Coffee Bar
Coffeehouse for java, iced coffee on draft, baked goods & more in a quirky, industrial space.
1117 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
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Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
Offbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.
738 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Elephant & Castle
Chain with a British pub feel serving beers on tap & classic fare, such as fish ’n’ chips.
185 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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Gaslight Coffee Roasters
Hip, shabby-chic coffeehouse featuring a changing roster of house-roasted java plus tea & pastries.
2385 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
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Girl & The Goat
Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.
809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Ground Up Coffee & Bites
Laid-back counter-serve outlet featuring specialty coffee drinks, plus wraps, baked goods & sweets.
900 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Hexe Coffee Co.
Chill coffee shop with a patio brewing specialty coffee, plus cocktails, sandwiches & pastries.
2000 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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HIDE+SEEK
838 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Intelligentsia
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.
53 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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Kennedy Rooftop
Stylish rooftop eatery offering sharing plates & hearty pub fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
1551 W North Ave Ashland, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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La Bella Trattoria on Rush
101 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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La Serre
307 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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LH Rooftop
Three chic levels of hotel rooftop drinking & dining with indoor/outdoor seats & sweeping views.
85 E Wacker Dr 22nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, USA