Favorite Places in Chicago
Kuma's Corner is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

1. Kuma's Corner

8.7
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If you can stand your big, fat gourmet burger with headbanging pulsating metal music, go get in line now. There aren't many better burgers in Chicago. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Big Star is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

2. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 571 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: You can't beat Paul Kahan's Wicker Park hot spot. Tacos stuffed with lamb shoulder, pork belly, and non-gringo ingredients like beef heart are only a few bucks. Read more.

D&D Food & Liquor is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

3. D&D Food & Liquor

6.3
2006 W Division St (at Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · Wicker Park · 8 tips and reviews

Tim D.Tim Deuchler: Good selection, but a little overpriced...

Division Ale House is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

4. Division Ale House

1942 W Division St (at N. Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Wicker Park · 29 tips and reviews

Larry M.Larry Miller: Good place to knock back a couple of towers of Harp while watching the Hawks game

Old Town Pour House - Chicago is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

5. Old Town Pour House - Chicago

7.4
1419 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Old Town · 102 tips and reviews
Lomography Embassy Store Chicago is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

6. Lomography Embassy Store Chicago

1422 N Milwaukee Ave (at Evergreen), Chicago, IL
Camera Store · Wicker Park · 7 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: They’ll hook you up with a vintage camera or something newer that looks retro-chic, helping you to snap some photos that won’t just get buried in a hard drive. Read more.

DAVIDsTEA is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

7. DAVIDsTEA

1645A N Damen Ave Unit 2-907A, Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Bucktown · 24 tips and reviews

Yanin V.Yanin Vongkancom: Super friendly and helpful staff. Gotta get Forever Nuts to go!

Longman & Eagle is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

8. Longman & Eagle

9.3
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 352 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Logan Square's gastropub, with a kick-ass whisky selection, has made national headlines and even got a Michelin star. Like a nose-to-tail approach? So does chef Jared Wentworth. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

9. Occult Bookstore

6.8
1164 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Division St), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Noble Square · 1 tip

Joey B.Joey B: Worlds oldest magical n spiritual shop. From astrology to voodoo. They have and do work for you here! Gotta come and see it!!!!!

Emporium Wicker Park is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

10. Emporium Wicker Park

8.3
1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 75 tips and reviews

Jason R.Jason Ruffin: Just like childhood... But you can have beer while playing arcade games!!!

Glazed and Infused is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

11. Glazed and Infused

1576 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Wicker Park · 33 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Mason: Maple bacon, PB&J, Red Velvet and a fritter. Not all at once. That would be obscene.

Humboldt Park is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

12. Humboldt Park

8.5
1400 N Humboldt Dr (off of Luis Munoz Marin Dr), Chicago, IL
Park · Humboldt Park · 41 tips and reviews

s.s.: Bulletproof Vests & Gats are OUT! Bike Rides & Picnics are IN.. The 80's & 90's are over.. Bring your kids, leave your homeboys..

Revolution Brewing is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

13. Revolution Brewing

9.2
3340 N Kedzie Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Northwest Side · 54 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Kedzie Ave. brewery is open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 2-10pm. It offers complimentary guided tours every Wednesday through Saturday at 6pm.

Superdawg Drive-In is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

14. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This beloved Chicago drive-in is like a blast from the past. The rooftop figures of ‘Superdawg’ (in a Tarzan suit) and his lady companion have been winking at patrons since the 1940s. Read more.

The Whistler is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

15. The Whistler

8.9
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It’s open and loftlike, with a permanent stage set up for weekly live music. One sip and there’s no doubt that despite everything else going on here, the cocktails are the reason to stick around.

Slippery Slope is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

16. Slippery Slope

7.6
2357 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Night Club · Logan Square · 33 tips and reviews

Denard M.Denard McNamara: Bring your groove with you, or pick one up at the door, and boogie down!

Maggie Daley Park is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

17. Maggie Daley Park

9.3
337 E Randolph Dr (btwn Lake Shore Dr & Columbus Dr), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 45 tips and reviews
The Chicago Theatre is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

18. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 100 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Currently, the Chicago Theatre hosts numerous concerts and major performing arts events. Read more.

Girl & The Goat is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

19. Girl & The Goat

9.0
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure it's tough to get in, but Stephanie Izard's hamachi crudo with crisp pork belly; pappardelle with goat, pork and veal sugo; and intricate veggie dishes make it worth the wait. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

North Avenue Beach is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

20. North Avenue Beach

9.0
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 81 tips and reviews

@MisterHirsch@MisterHirsch: Great spot for relaxing on the beach... Great people watching - locals & tourists.

Chiu Quon Bakery is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

21. Chiu Quon Bakery

8.3
2242 S Wentworth Ave (at 22nd Pl), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Armour Square · 26 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Barbecue Pork Bun: What you can taste is the moist goodness of the copious, brick-hued pork against the plush, subtle sweetness of the egg-washed buns.

Tony's Italian Deli and Subs is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

22. Tony's Italian Deli and Subs

9.3
6708 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL
Deli · Edison Park · 26 tips and reviews

AnnieAnnie: Amazing fresh, authentic Italian subs for really cheap. I'll be dreaming of this place.

The Walnut Room is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

23. The Walnut Room

7.8
111 N State St (at E Randolph St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 47 tips and reviews

KatieKatie: It is Marshall Fields, not Macys.

El Guanaco is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

24. El Guanaco

3802 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Logan Square · 1 tip

Liset N.Liset Nova: Pupusas are definitely the way to go. Especially the chicharron and the loroco

Roots Handmade Pizza is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

25. Roots Handmade Pizza

8.0
1924 W Chicago Ave (at N Winchester Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · East Ukrainian Village · 103 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Everything at Roots—from the mozzarella to the sausage to the sauce—is freshly made from scratch, in-house. As they say at Roots, “the only thing we keep in the freezer is ice.”

Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

26. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.4
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 74 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Often referred to as “landscape art under glass,” the free admission conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out, where thousands of plant species are on display. Read more.

Innertown Pub is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

27. Innertown Pub

8.8
1935 W Thomas St (at Winchester Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · East Ukrainian Village · 19 tips and reviews

Sarah W.Sarah Wielusz: you can't walk into this place and not desire to stay. no matter what clientele are here.

Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar) is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

28. Dark Matter Coffee (Star Lounge Coffee Bar)

9.0
2521 W Chicago Ave (btwn Campbell Ave & Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 97 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: "Sidle up to the 'bar' for a taste of Dark Matter coffee, which is roasted in eight-pound batches above the café in unusual flavor profiles that have caught the attention of area restaurants." Read more.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

29. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.

La Creperie is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

30. La Creperie

8.4
2845 N Clark St (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Surf St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lake View East · 64 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: This charming monument to savory and sweet crêpes has been going strong since 1972. - Inspector

The Oriental Institute is one of Favorite Places in Chicago.

31. The Oriental Institute

9.0
1155 E 58th St (btwn Woodlawn Ave & University Ave), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Hyde Park · 25 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: One of Chicago’s Always Free Attractions, the museum has a collection of treasures from the Middle East such as a 5,000 year old mummy, a 40-ton Assyrian sculpture & a 17-foot tall statue of King Tut. Read more.