The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Chicago

1. • Ciccio Mio 25

   • Intimate Italian-American Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   
   

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   • 226 W Kinzie Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Lardon 25

   • Old-World French-Inspired Bistro/Cafe
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   
   

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   • 2200 N California Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • 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

4. • La Michoacana Premium 23

   • Premium Mexican Ice Cream Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #7

   
   

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   • 1855 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • 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

6. • Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 23

   • Scratch Ice Cream Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #8

   
   

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   • 3404 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • BiXi Beer 23

   • Modern Asian-Inspired Brewpub
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Great Lakes, Bo Fowler | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 2515 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Scooter's Frozen Custard 23

   • Fresh Frozen Custard Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #4

   
   

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   • 1658 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • United Club 23

   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best Martinis in America, 2024 | The Martini You Drink Before You Fly

   
   

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   • 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL |

10. • Black Dog Gelato 23

    • Creamy Northern-Style Gelato Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #6

    
    

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    • 859 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Amorino 23

    • Beautiful Italian Gelato Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #10

    
    

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    • 38 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | Loop
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Paulo Gelato and Chocolate 23

    • Small-Batch Italian Gelato Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #3

    
    

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    • 1058 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Ragadan 23

    • Unique American Falafel Shop
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Counter Service | Winner

    
    

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    • 4409 N Broadway, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Stumara 23

    • Vibrant Georgian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Heritage Restaurant | Winner

    
    

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    • 847 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL | North Suburbs
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Xocome Antojeria 23

    • Handmade Mexican Kitchen
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #5

    
    

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    • 5200 S Archer Ave, Unit 8, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Instagram

16. • etc. 23

    • Stylish Southern Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Lamar Moore | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 404 S Wells St, Chicago, IL | Loop
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Bar Esmé 23

    • Casual-Chic French-Inspired Bistro
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Jenner Tomaska | Nominee

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2200 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • El Che Steakhouse & Bar 23

    • Fun Argentinian Steakhouse
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Restuarant of the Year | Nominee

    
    

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    • 845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Le Bouchon 23

    • Classic French (Lyonnaise) Bistro
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Neighborhood Restaurant | Winner

    
    

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    • 1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Teddy’s Ice Cream 23

    • Premium Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #9

    
    

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    • 2000 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Prime & Provisions 21

    • Upbeat Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 222 North Lasalle Blvd, Chicago, IL | Loop

22. • JM Seafood 21

    • Casual Chinese Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #17

    
    

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    • 3312 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL | South Side

23. • Tortas Frontera 21

    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 10000 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL | West Suburbs

24. • Kilwins 21

    • Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #15

    
    

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    • 5226 S. Harper Street, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Sip & Savor 21

    • Warm Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 78 E 47th St, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Tama 21

    • Intimate Mediterranean/Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Osito's Tap 21

    • Rustic Mexican Speakeasy
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 2553 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Passion House Coffee 21

    • Experimental Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 1200 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • 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
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Azul 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1177 N Elston, Chicago, IL | North Side

31. • Milly's Pizza In The Pan 21

    • Handcrafted Pan-Style Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Pizza | Nominee

    
    

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    • 6737 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL | West Suburbs
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • 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
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • The Understudy Coffee and Books 21

    • Stylish Coffee Shop/Theatre Bookstrore
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Instagram

34. • Ocean Grill & Bar 21

    • Relaxing Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Heritage Restaurant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1826 S Canal St, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • The Victor Cocktail Bar 21

    • Brooding Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 4011 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • The Aviary 21

    • Elaborate Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Bazaar Meat 21

    • Inventive Spanish-Influenced Chophouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Design | Nominee

    
    

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    • 120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL | Loop
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Noriko Handroll Bar 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #7

    
    

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    • 401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL |

39. • Kanin 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #8

    
    

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    • 5131 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL |

40. • Cerdito Muerto 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #4

    
    

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    • 1700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL |

41. • YooYee 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #3

    
    

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    • 4925 N Broadway, Unit E, Chicago, IL |

42. • Necessary & Sufficient Coffee 21

    • Takeout-Only Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 3624 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Billy Sunday 21

    • Intimate Amaro Bar
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 3143 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

44. • Soloway Coffee 21

    • Bold Ukranian Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 2275 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • Rendang Republic 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #6

    
    

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    • 3355 N Clark St, Chicago, IL |

46. • Printer’s Row Coffee 21

    • Cavernous Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 1400 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

47. • Annette's Homemade Italian Ice 21

    • Takeout Window Ice Cream/Italian Ice Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #19

    
    

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    • 2009 N Bissell St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Moonflower 21

    • Low-Key Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 4359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • Blue Door Kitchen & Garden 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 52 W Elm St, Chicago, IL | North Side

50. • Bad Owl Coffee 21

    • Charming Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 3315 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

51. • Scofflaw 21

    • Eclectic Gin-Focused Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website

52. • The Gundis 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2909 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | North Side

53. • Bar Mar 21

    • Modern Spanish-Influenced Seafood Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Design | Nominee

    
    

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    • 120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL | Loop
    • Website
    • Instagram

54. • Tzuco 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 720 N State St, Chicago, IL | North Side

55. • Pizza Friendly Pizza 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

56. • Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1024 N Rush St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

57. • The Gage 21

    • Elevated Bar-Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | Loop

58. • Layla & Ringo's 21

    • Polished Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 914 N Wells St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

59. • Acanto 21

    • Upscale Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Sommelier of the Year, Patti Robison | Nominee

    
    

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    • 18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | Loop
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • Bokeh 21

    • Intimate Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 4716 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

61. • Taqueria Chingon 21

    • Bold Mexican Taqueria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 817 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

62. • Provaré 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

63. • Coalfire Pizza 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

64. • Alla Vita 21

    • Busy Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

65. • Chez Joel Bistro 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1119 W Taylor, Chicago, IL | West Side

66. • Tied House 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3157 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side

67. • Demera Ethiopian Restaurant 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL | North Side

68. • Elina's 21

    • Italian
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

69. • Lou Mitchell's 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

70. • The Original Rainbow Cone 21

    • Nostalgic Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #18

    
    

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    • 9233 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

71. • Astor Club 21

    • Invitation-Only Members Club
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 24 E Goethe St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Instagram

72. • Osteria Langhe 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

73. • OMAKASE YUME 21

    • Calm Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

74. • Gaijin 21

    • Small Japanese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

75. • Beity 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

76. • The Perch Kitchen and Tap 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

77. • Sugar Shack 21

    • Nostalgic Ice Cream/Funnel Cake Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #17

    
    

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    • 630 W 26th St, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

78. • Kurimu 21

    • Cute Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #12

    
    

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    • 1159 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

79. • The Momo World 21

    • Counter-Service Nepali Momo Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #13

    
    

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    • 727 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

80. • Roop 21

    • Upscale Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

81. • Bayan Ko 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1810 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side

82. • The Izakaya at Momotaro 21

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

83. • Lickity Split 21

    • Retro Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #11

    
    

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    • 6056 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

84. • RPM Steak 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 66 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL | North Side

85. • The Omakase Room at Sushi-san 21

    • Ten-Seat Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #14

    
    

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    • 63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

86. • Pretty Cool Ice Cream 21

    • Mysterious Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #16

    
    

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    • 2353 N California Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

87. • Margie's Candies 21

    • Old-School Ice Cream/Candy Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #20

    
    

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    • 1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

88. • Al Bawadi Grill 21

    • Authentic Middle Eastern Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 8501 W Dempster St, Niles, IL | North Suburbs
    • Website
    • Instagram

89. • Chicago Cut Steakhouse 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 300 N La Salle, Chicago, IL | North Side

90. • GG’s Chicken Shop 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3325 N Southport Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL | North Side

91. • Itoko 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side

92. • Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

93. • Gavroche 21

    • Modern French Restaurant
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #21

    
    

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    • 1529 N Wells St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Instagram

94. • Oud Coffee & Cafe 21

    • Unique Palistinian Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 714 N Wells St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

95. • Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings 21

    • Delicious Chinese Dumpling Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #24

    
    

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    • 2002 S Wentworth Ave #103, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

96. • Tortas Frontera 21

    • Amazing Mexican Quick-Service Airport Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 10000 Bessie Coleman Dr, Chicago, IL | West Suburbs
    • Website
    • Instagram

97. • Uncle John's Bar-B-Que 21

    • Serious BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 17947 S Halsted St, Homewood, IL | South Suburbs
    • Website

98. • La Chaparrita 21

    • Low-Key Mexican Taqueria
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #17

    
    

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    • 4559 S Richmond St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website

99. • 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

100. • Andros Taverna 21

     • Upscale Greek Taverna
     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     2. Esquire
        The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #29

     
     

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