1. Molly's Cupcakes
8.8
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews
Josh Hersh: Get a vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting, topped with Reese's Pieces. And while you're at it, challenge your friend to a game of Connect Four!
Samantha: Amazing flavors! Cookie monster and vanilla with buttercream are to die for!
Katie A: Brown butter frosting... Enough said! Try it with the carrot or vanilla cake
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.
Busem E.Y.: Best cupcake in town.Tried chocolate cupcake and le brownie (chef's special);both of them are so delicious.Hot choclate is also highly recommended.Such an exact French patisserie you'd love!
Autumn Choi: The cutest huge cupcakes! Love the millefeuille, the cream is so thick. Macarons are perf and one free on the first visit!
4. Insomnia Cookies
8.3
2260 N Lincoln Ave (at W Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Lincoln Park · 29 tips and reviews
Maia Feruzi: Quaint little spot open to 3am thank god to fulfill all your Kate night cravings. I had the chocolate chip cookie a la mode and it was a delicious vanilla and melted chocolate heaven in my mouth!
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!
Eddy Gonzalez: Cookiewich = cookies with ice cream, Bigwich = cookies with frosting. Super important difference, always go for a cookiewich, bigwich is gross af
5. Alinea
9.1
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 Parsnip With Burgundy Truffle, Vanilla And Orange - Surprisingly hearty and sweet for a vegetable course (via @Foodspotting)
Alison: Amazing! The touring menu filled me up as a first-timer. Incredible food, service, drinks!!
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
6. Pars Cove
7.3
435 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews
Matthew: The vegetarian lentil soup is absolutely amazing, even if you're skeptical. Also, the vanilla ice cream with honey and cinnamon is a perfect way to end the meal. I can't imagine ice cream differently!
gia jordan: Intimate setting. Get the sea bass with walnut pomegranate sauce.
Nate: Great food and service. Even the ladies get a rose after dinner!
8. Mon Ami Gabi
9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews
Karin Kovitvongsa: Awesome Value. Tuesdays they offer Duck L'Orange which is to die for. Their Fish & Frites is light & tasty and their Steak & Frites options are amazing. High quality meat :)
Jerry Sanchez: Best French in the city so far
Christopher Floss: If you like Mon Ami, you MUST go to the Lincoln Park location. The setting feels like you're in a classic movie!
12. RJ Grunts
8.0
2056 N Lincoln Park W (at Dickens Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 101 tips and reviews
Brad C: Grunt Burger was excellent! Great shakes too!
Lettuce Entertain You: Get rewarded at RJ Grunts! Earn points on every purchase toward meals, trips & wine. Ask your server about the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club! Read more.
Chicago magazine: Lettuce Entertain You launched its empire—and Chicago’s first salad bar—in 1971 at this comfort-food icon. Try the Grunt burger, BBQ ribs, and the cookie in a bowl. Read more.
Kevin Dulin: Their deep dish is some of the best in Chicago, I especially love the Bacino's Special! But get it to go, the atmosphere in the restaurant is the best.
CBS Local: Ideal for veggie lovers. Thick sauce and superb spinach and mushroom pies. - CBS Chicago Read more.
Stephanie Laree Lantz: Great stuffed pizza and desserts! And new deals on their facebook fan page.
14. Riccardo Enoteca
7.1
2116 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 8 tips and reviews
Ryan Wallace: The Lasagna is absolutely fantastic. Order it, you will be satisfied.
Julie E: Disappointing, especially considering the deliciousness of Riccardo Trattoria across the street. Greasy pizza, lackluster service, overall blah. Pass!
Rick Bendix: The prosciutto pizza and the flattened, breaded chicken breast are delicious.