1. Kingston Mines
9.1
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 110 tips and reviews
Jessica Bush: Amazing! Try the doc' swings and the nachos, they are amazing. The live music and the all around atmosphere is great. Another great Chicago blues club!
Paul Schulz: Best blues in the city
Explore Chicago: Its late hours, regular acoustic blues sets, all-night kitchen, and vibrant neighborhood full of shops, restaurants, and other entertainment recommend this club as a top blues destination. Read more.
4. Cafe Vienna
7.5
2523 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Café · Park West · 50 tips and reviews
Sarah Houston: The fresh squeezed oj machine is awesome. I would also recommend the red velvet with white chocolate chip cookies or the blueberry mousse. Amazing.
Cristina Dordas: From now on, one of my favorite brunch spots in Chicago! Try the croissant sandwich! Delicious! Benedict were good too! Excellent value for money!
Teresa Zeigler: Free WiFi and cute out door patio
5. Balena
1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews
Meg Bowes: Bread is amazing. Blueberry pie dessert, polenta, and mushroom pizza are very good. Overall, pastas and desserts are the high points
Mike Gonzalez: Mushroom pizza was delicious! Excellent service great date night place! Small plates meant to be shared pastas were excellent specifically the pork shoulder pasta
Chicago magazine: We'd go back for the orecchiette alone. Breadcrumbs, kale, and lemon tuck. Yum.
Robert Shell: The only place in the world that you can order a Goose Island "Boardwalk Blue" blueberry beer.
Jeffery Eisenberg: Went there this weekend, it was so much fun! Food was great, staff was so nice and how can you beat the view. There is nothing like it in the area, this is a must go!
Melanie Denise: Weekly Specials. Check em out!
8. Gemini Bistro
2075 N Lincoln Ave (at W Dickens Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 24 tips and reviews
Mark Burstiner: Steak, cocktails, service, all excellent. Can't wait to come back.
Brianne Carden: It's National Cheeseburger Day!!! Don't forget the bacon!
Chris Shackleton: One of the best hidden gems in Chicago. The Gemini Salad is my favorite salad I've ever had and the truffle fries are so addicting. The Short Rib Ravioli is also a favorite.
10. Geja's Cafe
8.5
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
Tim P: Super cozy! The best dinner foods are scallops w/butter and potatoes with dill. Get the full meal with cheese and dessert, you will not be disappointed!
Rev "The Rev" 😈: When are they going to add hot dogs to the dessert menu? When you roll them in the chocolate sauce and graham crackers, it looks just like kitty poop in a litter box.
Chicago magazine: Gruyère fondue gives way to seafood, aged beef tenderloin, vegetables, or all three, which you bubble in hot oil at the table. For a sexy finish, dip fruit into a pot of flaming chocolate. Read more.
11. Basil Leaf Cafe
8.1
2465 N Clark St (at W Roslyn Pl), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews
Suzie Gerson: Get the blue dirty martini. Smoothest one I've had yet!
Valarie Johnson: If I lived near here, I would come by and drink their water, eat their bread, and have a big bowl of butternut squash soup every day. Van Gogh cocktails on special occasions. It would be heaven!
Stephanie Davis: Best. Water. Ever.
12. Karyn's Fresh Corner
1901 N Halsted St (at W Wisconsin St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 11 tips and reviews
Christina Hoffmann: Sunday brunch. Phenomenal tastes. And delicious smoothies. Not cheap, but worth a visit.
Tamara Tanzillo: The raw salad bar is off the charts good!
Eric S.: Expensive, small portions, and everything tastes about the same (like a thick sponge). Pass.
13. Toast
746 W Webster Ave (at N Halsted St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lincoln Park · 80 tips and reviews
Sarah Masters: Eggs Benedict with prosciutto ... Ask for extra hollandaise. Breakfast burrito is also one of the best in LP!
Colette McLaughlin: Delicious breakfast, be sure to get here early because the wait can be long! Eggs, pancakes and French Toast are delicious!
Jake Smith: The chocolate milk size "small" is very small, I would suggest going with the "large" for an adult. For food, I'd go with the B.E.L.T. or a Benedict dish.