2. The Office
8.5
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Fulton Market · 23 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Try the Ice-cream sundae from our 100 Best list: Grant Achatz + whipped cream + Oreos + gummy bears + peanuts + unreal ice cream + maraschino cherries + a carafe of chocolate sauce = believe it.
Chris Broyles: Unbelievable (and decadent) experience -- the foie gras terrine topped with black truffles (w/brioche and frisee, figs) was a gamechanger Read more.
FacePaulm Revere: Doesn't technically exist. But try to get in here anyway.
3. The Coffee Studio
8.9
5628 N Clark St (at Olive Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater · 77 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Drip coffees are the best order here—try a coffee brewed on the Caffe Solo, a stylish carafe infuser known for its flavor as much as its high fashion.
Andy Maldonado: The coffee is awesome, free WiFi (60 min) and the space is bright and airy. Great place for people watching. On the flip side, It can get a little crowded at times. Must try: Cafe Solo (Brazilian is m
Wookiee Boogie: F--k Starbucks. Best place for coffee in Andersonville. Friendly, talented barristas.
4. Quartino
8.8
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews
Chris Steele: Bring a big group of loud-talking friends with appetites, and order to share. Start with a carafe of the Nebbiolo.
Makena Heffernan: This is a place to share! Great setting to get a carafe of wine with a bigger group.
Myra Rubin: Fun neighborhood place! Love the Quattro Staggioni pizza, beet salad, veal meatball sliders...actually everything on menu! Don't leave w/o sipping Chef's famous Limoncello!
6. Club Lago
7.1
331 W Superior St (at N Orleans St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 29 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Despite a renovation, it's still the same. Regress to old habits: massive portions of lasagna, soft roast beef, carafes of watery Chianti and—this is crucial—some pasta with Lago’s meat sauce.
Time Out Chicago: Despite a renovation, it's still the same. Regress to old habits: massive portions of lasagna, soft roast beef, carafes of watery Chianti and—this is crucial—some pasta with Lago’s meat sauce. Read more.
Time Out Chicago: Despite new paint and new beer taps, the place looks exactly the same, so it’s easy to regress to old habits: massive portions of lasagna, watery carafes of Chianti and pasta with Lago’s meat sauce Read more.
7. Avec
9.2
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 214 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Koren Grieveson puts out now-famous dishes such as her fiery chorizo-stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates and taleggio-filled foccacia, both of which are best washed down with a carafe from the wine list. -BC Read more.
Time Out Chicago: Koren Grieveson puts out now-famous dishes such as her fiery chorizo-stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates and taleggio-filled foccacia, both of which are best washed down with a carafe from the wine list.
Emily Jurlina: The dates, pork shoulder and especially those sausages on top of the paella are fantastic. The sangria is a great deal for a group-- $19 for a carafe.
8. Batter & Berries
8.3
2748 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · North Side · 167 tips and reviews
felicia: BYOB & order a half carafe of OJ. French toast flight & crab cake Benedict. delicious! prepare to wait though.
Katie Milliken: Such good French toast! Also BYOB, and they offer multiple different juices in carafes to make mimosas. I recommend the grapefruit juice!
Rachel W.: Worth the wait in line. The Cluck-N-Gaufre (chicken and waffles) is amazing. Nutmeg hot sauce, fried chicken, and sweet potato waffle is a unique take on the classic.
12. Happy Camper
8.9
1209 N Wells St (Division), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town · 36 tips and reviews
Cole Kennedy: Happy Camper is a good conundrum: It's a near perfect sports bar, but it's also a hip spot with great atmosphere, killer pizza and bar food, craft beer, and a dope soundtrack.
Eater: Many items are named after friends, saying spending time with your favorite pizza is as rewarding as spending time with a lovable pet. Like Josh: pulled pork, pineapples, jalapeños and barbecue sauce. Read more.
Staff Picks: This pizza joint is trending this week in Chi Town. Choose from a number of uniquely delicious slices at this old town pizzeria and we guarantee you'll be one happy camper! Read more.
13. R Public House
8.5
1508 W Jarvis Ave (at N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Rogers Park · 27 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Breakfast Plate (two eggs scrambled, sausage patties, breakfast potatoes, & homemade biscuit)
Johnny Barr: The food here is as good as the staff is AWESOME! The Juicy Lucy is amazing! Order Pizza too! It warms up nicely the next day!
Tony Lonien: Fried Chicken every Tuesday night! You're not American if you don't come in every Tuesday for it.
14. L'Appetito
8.3
30 E Huron St (at Wabash), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 32 tips and reviews
@AngelaWoody: One of my favorite places in Chicago! You will be satisfied with anything you order!!
Adrian Galli: They don't have it everyday but if you catch them when they have their Italian beef, get it. Might be the best in the city.
David Gould: The capers and olive oil are top-notch here. Sandwich shop, too!