Chicago is one of the culinary capitals of the United States. From high-brow chef restaurants like Charlie Trotter's to grungy hole-in-the-wall decades old joints like Jim's Original, Chicago has it all. Saying Chicago loves its dee…Open the full description
Chicago is one of the culinary capitals of the United States. From high-brow chef restaurants like Charlie Trotter's to grungy hole-in-the-wall decades old joints like Jim's Original, Chicago has it all. Saying Chicago loves its deep dish pizza and ketchup-less Chicago-style hot dogs would be an understatement, but one can't ignore the less nationally known local specialties. Namely, Italian beef, Greek gyros (introduced to the States via Chicago), Puerto Rican jibaritos, to name a few. The long history of immigrant communities in places like Little Italy, Chinatown, Pilsen, Little India, and Polishtown, Chicago is a potpourri of ethnic cuisine. Seek and you shall find.
The Wormhole Coffee
Eating
6
5
The playful decor and good coffee attracts interesting people for some good people watching. This coffee shop is a good place to use as a hangout spot and then do some shopping by foot in the neighborhood. If you are an 80's child you will like this place!
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Gaslight Coffee Roasters
Shopping
4
3
You should visit for their high quality coffee. They roast their beans on location. Like most coffee shops there is free wifi and great people watching here. The vibe is a young hip feel. And it is very common to see people reading and/or studying.
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Private Chicago Photo Shoot Tour
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Languages
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Sweet Mandy B's
Cafes
3
0
if you're looking for sweets done right, this is the place to go. no shortage on variety here, and everyone with a sweet tooth will find something yummy and satisfying. while this place isn't necessarily in the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago, it's close enough, especially if you are wandering around the Lincoln Park area.
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The Purple Pig
Cafes
4
1
This place has now become one of the top restaurants in Chicago. If you had one day this should be on your list. Vast wine collection, and the food is as tasty as it looks. The ambience is light and happy. This is also a great date place for if your date has never been here before.
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Molly's Cupcakes
Cafes
5
1
It is a local favorite, your Chicago friends will tell you about it if they know a thing or two about local gems. It is one of my two best cupcake places in the world. They have a really good Red Velvet Mini Cupcake that can compete with other good RVCs around the world.
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Water Tower Place
Restaurants
7
1
You should visit for gifts and to update your wardrobe. There are good store options for children as well. When you go to Water Tower Place plan on eating somewhere outside of the mall because your choices are pretty slim inside the mall.
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Private Chicago Photo Shoot Tour
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Duration
1 h
Languages
English
Margie's Candies
Cafes
6
2
Its a 1921 Parlor. Its a very romantic date place. It is made to impress. It is filled with character and their ice cream is too good to be true. But Alas the experience is real! It is fun with groups of people and it is a great after Ramen at Wasabi place because of the excuse to walk and the proximity.
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Bang Bang Pie Shop
Eating
7
3
This place is especially sweet when you get a chance to sit in one of their picnic tables outside on a sunny and breezy day and fall in love with the people Infront of you. Everything is relaxed and happy and the food is delicious.
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Dusek's
Restaurants
7
1
Well there is little to NO wait for world class brunch food. Believe me I am a picky eater. Also, they have beergaritas, a mixture of beer and juice. Incredibly tasty and trendy. This place does brunch only on weekends and during the week are open for lunch and dinner.
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Firecakes
Cafes
4
2
This popular and tiny place usually has a line up the sidewalk -- it's not just because it's about as big as my closet, but the doughnuts really are that good. If you're touring around downtown Chicago, you should stop by for a portable sweet treat.
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Julius Meinl Coffee House
Cafes
1
2
Meinl is located in the heart of the wonderful Southport neighborhood where local shops, cafes and theatres really showcase the true charm of local Chicago neighborhoods. Inside charming old world atmosphere year round and you will find a great patio during the Summer directly on Southport take you on a relaxing journey
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Asado Coffee Roasters
Cafes
3
2
It resembles a European cafe in the urban, American, downtown Chicago. The coffee is high quality and roasted by one of the Midwests more famous roasters, Jason. I hear people purposely book to watch him roast coffee. Wow can't wait to meet him. This place only meant to bring special people to.
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Over Easy
Cafes
2
2
This place is in a very relaxed neighborhood and all the ingredients are very healthy. With really great coffee!
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Bad Wolf Coffee
Cafes
1
0
They seriously have the best canelés in the world. If you don't know what these are do yourself a favor and educate yourself here and when you do, pretty much every pastry place in Paris that's known to have good canelés will disappoint you. Jonathan Ory, the founder and chef is God at what he does. He does it so simply but its perfect every time.
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The Bristol
Cafes
2
0
This is one of the fancy trendy actually tasty places in Chicago. The price is reasonable for this type of dining experience. This is close to the highway for tourists who drive, it is also close to public transportation. Overall it's one of those fine local places that only the special foodies in the city really know about.
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