The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Chicago | West Town

1. • Kasama 86

   • Low-Key Filipino Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #31

   3. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #36

   
   

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   • 1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Lemon 78

   • Creative Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #62

   2. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 1600 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Feld 71

   • Produce-Driven Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Bon Appétit
      The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025

   3. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Emerging Chef, Jacob Potashnick | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 2018 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Jeong 70

   • Thoughtful Korean-Inspired Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The Banchets
      2025 Best Hospitality | Nominee

   3. Bon Appétit
      America's Best New Restaurants 2019

   
   

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   • 1460 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Pizz’amici 70

   • Old-School Tavern-Style Pizza Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The Top-Rated New Restaurants Of 2025 | #10

   2. The Infatuation
      Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #1

   3. Eater Chicago
      Chicago’s Best Pizza

   
   

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   • 1215 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Valhalla 66

   • Playful Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The Banchets
      2025 Sommelier of the Year, Jelena Prodan | Winner

   3. The Banchets
      2025 Chef of the Year, Stephen Gillanders | Nominee

   
   

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   • 2020 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • The Coach House by Wazwan 65

   • Intimate South Indian Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Emerging Chef, Zubair Mohajir | Semifinalist

   3. Eater Chicago
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

   
   

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   • 1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Instagram

8. • Milly’s Pizza In The Pan 63

   • Handcrafted Pan-Style Pizza Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #23

   2. The Banchets
      2025 Best Pizza | Nominee

   3. Eater Chicago
      Chicago’s Best Pizza

   
   

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   • 925 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Standing Passengers 61

   • Video Game-Themed Coffee Lounge
   
   

   1. Eater Chicago
      Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

   2. Time Out
      The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

   3. The Infatuation
      The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Chicago

   
   

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   • 1458 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Queen Mary 52

    • Handsome British-Inspired Neighborhood Cocktail Tavern
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #63

    2. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America, 2024 | Martini Service

    
    

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    • 2125 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Mindy’s Bakery 50

    • Rustic American Bakery
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The best bakeries in America

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Pastry Chef of the Year, Bo Durham | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Sportsman’s Club 50

    • Updated Neighborhood Tavern
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 948 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Big Shoulders Coffee 50

    • No-Nonsense Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee Roasters Championship, Diego Guartan | #1

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Schwa 50

    • Eccentric Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #3

    
    

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    • 1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Nettare 43

    • Seasonal American All-Day Cafe
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #20

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Rising Chef, John Dahlstrom | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1953 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Metric Coffee 41

    • Modern Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2021 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • The Wormhole Coffee 40

    • 80's-Themed Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Chicago

    
    

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    • 1462 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Instagram

18. • Amaru and Bloom Plant Based Kitchen 26

    • Flavorful Plant-Based Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Rodolph Cuadros | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Mama Delia 25

    • Bold Spanish Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1721 W Division St Ground Floor, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Tortello 25

    • Handmade Italian Pastifico
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1746 W Division, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Bordel 25

    • Provocative Parisian-Inspired Cabaret/Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • All Together Now 25

    • Funky Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2119 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Mott St 25

    • Feast-Style Asian-American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1401 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Vaca's Creamery 23

    • Vegan Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #5

    
    

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    • 1436 W Blackhawk St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Golden Years 23

    • 70's-Inspired Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Bar of the Year | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1938 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Coalfire Pizza 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1321 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side

27. • Provaré 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1523 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side

28. • Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL | West Side

29. • Pizza Friendly Pizza 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1039 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side

30. • Alegrias Seafood 21

    • Freshest Mexican (Nyarit-Style) Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #24

    
    

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    • 1024 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • The Perch Kitchen and Tap 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1932 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side

32. • Elina's 21

    • Italian
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1202 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side

33. • Star Lounge 20

    • Multi-Level Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2521 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website

34. • Piece Brewery & Pizzeria 20

    • Delicious New Haven-Style Brewpub
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 1927 W North Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • Prequel 20

    • Quality Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1957 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Dorian's 20

    • Hidden Italian-ish Speakeasy
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

    
    

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    • 1939 W North Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Bru 20

    • Nourishing Cafe
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Chicago

    
    

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    • 1562 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Lilac Tiger 18

    • Intimate South Asian Street Food Cocktail Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Zubair Mohajir | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

39. • Cafe Central 18

    • Delicious Puerto Rican Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1437 W Chicago Ave, Unit 1, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • Boeufhaus 18

    • Old-World Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram