1. Insomnia Cookies
8.3
2260 N Lincoln Ave (at W Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Lincoln Park · 29 tips and reviews
Juan Santander: The white chocolate macadamia cookie is great
Ricky Sosa: It's addictive...a cookiewich...I went w/white macadamia cookie and a Rocky Road scoop of ice cream...
Tammy: Cookies are always fresh, hot, and chocolate chips are extra gooey. You can make your own ice cream cookie sandwich (2 different types of cookies are allowed) or an a la mode!
2. Firecakes
8.6
2453 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Park West · 15 tips and reviews
Zak Hill: Not cheap, but the winning combo of a chocolate hazelnut long john and a cold brew coffee was amazing
Claire Watkiss: The buttermilk old fashion glazed donut is by far the best donut I have ever had. So sweet and cakey and tastes even better warmed up. There are many unique flavors to try such as carrot cake, lemon..
Lizzy Izzi: Very good. Not as sweet as other donuts, which lets the other flavors come forward. I usually go for raised donuts, but the cake donuts are very light and delicious.
Redeye Chicago: A major draw is the pastel rainbow of French macarons ($1.50 each) available in flavors both classic (vanilla, hazelnut, pistachio) and daring (red velvet, PB & J, honey almond). Read more.
Elysia childs: The chocolate and almond croissants were amazing! A must try if you're in the area..
Autumn Choi: The cutest huge cupcakes! Love the millefeuille, the cream is so thick. Macarons are perf and one free on the first visit!
5. Sapori Trattoria
8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews
Rochelle Morgan: If you have serious allergies, avoid this place they can't guarantee that food will be free of allergens. I have a serious nut allergy so i'd go someplace willing to look out for me a bit more.
Rachel Stine: Pumpkin filled pasta with butternut squash, pine nuts, and burnt butter/sage was to die for. Also pictured the fabulous vegetarian lasagna.
Donna Adams: I've been here several times I always enjoy my meal! Try the Chilean Sea Bass yum!
6. Riccardo Trattoria
8.6
2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 27 tips and reviews
Michelle Berryman: Don't miss the hazelnut gelati!
Chicago magazine: Pastas are a must, notably the veal ravioli with creamy porcini meat sauce and spaghetti chitarra carbonara. Save room for panna cotta with passion fruit coulis. Fairly priced Italian wines. Read more.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: This neighborhood trattoria is known for its charming Italian staff and authentic Italian food. Be sure to try one of the nightly specials; they are always delicious. - Inspector
7. Boka
9.1
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: $33 will get you beef-cheek ravioli with lobster jus, herb-crusted whitefish with brussels sprouts and prawn slaw, and chocolate praline with hazelnut ice cream, coffee foam and candied hazelnuts. Read more.
Samuel Giddins: The tasting menu was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Definitely worth going to for a special occasion.
Time Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
9. The Wiener's Circle
7.7
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews
Brettly Kawaguchi: Great Service, Great Hot Dogs, A drunk dude who wanted to light his nuts on fire, crack heads, trannys and more, all on a monday night at 1 am.....
Lucille Fisher: Excellent Chicago style hotdogs! An institution!
Joe Mescher: Go to Wiener Circle and grab a Char-Dog. Make sure to swear like a Champ if it's after midnight ;-)
11. North Pond
8.4
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews
Bahar Konak: Really good and full filling tasting menu. Good food for the price!!!
TripExpert: Nature in the city! "Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers...(dishes) which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more.
Alicia Kosasih: Go here for Sunday Brunch. The 3-course Prix Fix is a good deal and you can hardly go wrong with any seafood choices here.
14. Kingston Mines
9.0
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews
Dave Noderer: It's all good! Always great music. I try to get there every time I'm in Chicago!
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.
Soul Train: This spot is one of the oldest blues clubs in Chicago and was rated "Best Blues Club" 13 years in a row. If you're not having a good time, check your pulse.
15. Alinea
9.0
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews
Alice Ferris: Try the Tapas - Alinea "tapas"- bocadillo (left, iberico ham and manchego), gilda (top right, anchovy and olive) and patatas bravas (potatoes with chile and garlic). (via @Foodspotting)
Travel Channel: Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Buy the cookbook before dinner and follow along and be courteous with your cameras, others are simply trying to enjoy their experience. - Inspector