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

1. • Elina's 21

   • Italian
   
   

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

2. • Necessary & Sufficient Coffee 21

   • Takeout-Only Coffee Shop
   
   

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      Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

   
   

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   • 3624 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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3. • The Aviary 21

   • Elaborate Cocktail Bar
   
   

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   • 955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
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4. • Chez Joel Bistro 21

   
   

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   • 1119 W Taylor, Chicago, IL | West Side

5. • Alla Vita 21

   • Busy Italian Restaurant
   
   

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   • 564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side

6. • Beity 21

   
   

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   • 813 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side

7. • Margie's Candies 21

   • Old-School Ice Cream/Candy Shop
   
   

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      The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #20

   
   

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   • 1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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8. • Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods 21

   
   

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

9. • OMAKASE YUME 21

   • Calm Japanese Omakase
   
   

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   • 651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, Illinois | West Side

10. • Osteria Langhe 21

    
    

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    • 2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side

11. • Billy Sunday 21

    • Intimate Amaro Bar
    
    

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    • 3143 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side
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12. • Lou Mitchell's 21

    
    

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    • 565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side

13. • Coalfire Pizza 21

    
    

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

14. • Provaré 21

    
    

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

15. • Andros Taverna 21

    • Upscale Greek Taverna
    
    

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       The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #29

    
    

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    • 2542 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side

16. • Tama 21

    • Intimate Mediterranean/Global Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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17. • Taqueria Chingon 21

    • Bold Mexican Taqueria
    
    

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    • 817 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
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18. • Pizza Friendly Pizza 21

    
    

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

19. • Soul & Smoke 21

    • Authentic Chicago-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Heritage Restaurant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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20. • Migos Fine Foods 21

    • Vibrant Halal Fried Chicken Shop
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Counter Service | Nominee

    
    

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    • 5044 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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21. • La Chaparrita 21

    • Low-Key Mexican Taqueria
    
    

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    • 4559 S Richmond St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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22. • Alegrias Seafood 21

    • Freshest Mexican (Nyarit-Style) Seafood Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1024 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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23. • Scofflaw 21

    • Eclectic Gin-Focused Cocktail Bar
    
    

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    • 3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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24. • Moonflower 21

    • Low-Key Cocktail Bar
    
    

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    • 4359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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25. • The Izakaya at Momotaro 21

    
    

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    • 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | West Side

26. • Roop 21

    • Upscale Indian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 736 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side

27. • The Momo World 21

    • Counter-Service Nepali Momo Shop
    
    

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       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #13

    
    

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    • 727 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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28. • Pretty Cool Ice Cream 21

    • Mysterious Ice Cream Shop
    
    

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       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #16

    
    

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    • 2353 N California Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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29. • Kurimu 21

    • Cute Ice Cream Shop
    
    

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    • 1159 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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30. • The Perch Kitchen and Tap 21

    
    

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

31. • Osito's Tap 21

    • Rustic Mexican Speakeasy
    
    

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    • 2553 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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32. • Gaijin 21

    • Small Japanese Restaurant
    
    

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    • 950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | West Side

33. • Moonwalker Cafe 20

    • Meticulous Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 4101 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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34. • Perkolator 20

    • Eclectic Community Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 6032 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL | West Side
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35. • Bonci 20

    • Artisanal Roman-Style Pizza Shop
    
    

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       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 161 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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36. • Good Ambler 20

    • Huge Cafe/Bakery
    
    

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    • 216 N Peoria, Chicago, IL | West Side
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37. • Novel Pizza Cafe 20

    • Creative Midwest/Filipino/Mexican Pizza Shop
    
    

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       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 1759 W 19th St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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38. • The Office 20

    • Rare-Spirit Focused Speakeasy
    
    

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    • 955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
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39. • Bueno Days 20

    • Unique Mexican Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 2901 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL | West Side
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40. • Cafe Mustache 20

    • Funky Coffee Shop/Bar
    
    

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    • 2313 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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41. • Prequel 20

    • Quality Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 1957 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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42. • Portage Grounds 20

    • Nice Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 5501 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL | West Side
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43. • Middle Brow 20

    • Cute Tavern-Style Brewpub
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Neighborhood Restaurant | Nominee

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

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       America's Best New Restaurants 2019

    
    

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    • 2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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44. • Sip of Hope Coffee 20

    • Cause-Focused Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 3039 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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45. • Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana 20

    • Friendly Neapolitan Pizza Shop
    
    

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       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 1048 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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46. • Paulie Gee's Logan Square 20

    • Inventive NY-Style Pizza Shop
    
    

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       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 2451 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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47. • Four Letter Word 20

    • Tiny Turkish Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 3022 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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48. • Ipsento Coffee 20

    • Beloved Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 1813 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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49. • Backlot Coffee 20

    • Stylish Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 3982 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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50. • Brew Brew Coffee & Tea 20

    • Comfy Mexican (Baja) Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 3832 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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51. • Dorian's 20

    • Hidden Italian-ish Speakeasy
    
    

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    • 1939 W North Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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52. • Bru 20

    • Nourishing Cafe
    
    

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    • 1562 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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53. • La Malinche Coffee & Tea House 20

    • Authentic Mexican Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

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    • 2110 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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54. • Blind Barber 20

    • Dim Speakeasy
    
    

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       Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

    
    

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    • 948 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
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55. • Star Lounge 20

    • Multi-Level Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 2521 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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56. • Swadesi Cafe 20

    • Vibrant Indian Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

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    • 328 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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57. • Casa Madai 20

    • Fun Japanese/Mexican Omakase
    
    

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    • 2023 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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58. • Booze Box 20

    • Standout Japanese Speakeasy
    
    

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       Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

    
    

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    • 823 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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59. • Piece Brewery & Pizzeria 20

    • Delicious New Haven-Style Brewpub
    
    

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       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 1927 W North Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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60. • Nightshade Bar 20

    • Basement Speakeasy
    
    

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    • 4359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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61. • FROTH 20

    • Complex Coffee Shop
    
    

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    • 1515 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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62. • Smoque BBQ 18

    • Passionate BBQ Shop
    
    

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       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 3800 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL | West Side
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63. • Redhot Ranch 18

    • Famed Chicago-Style Burger Shop
    
    

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       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2449 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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64. • Lilac Tiger 18

    • Intimate South Asian Street Food Cocktail Restaurant
    
    

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

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       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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65. • Cafe Central 18

    • Delicious Puerto Rican Cafe
    
    

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       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1437 W Chicago Ave, Unit 1, Chicago, IL | West Side
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66. • Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen 18

    • Iconic Jewish Deli
    
    

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       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1141 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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67. • Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant 18

    • Distinct Mexican (Michoacan-Style) Carnitas Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
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    • 1725 W 18th St, Chicago, IL | West Side
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68. • Boeufhaus 18

    • Old-World Steakhouse
    
    

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    • 1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
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69. • Hermosa 18

    • Creative Cambodian Neighborhood Sandwich Shop/Dinner Tasting
    
    

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    • 4356 W Armitage Ave, Unit B, Chicago, IL | West Side
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