Benihana

Tucked in Bridgeport, this cozy café offers exceptional fair-trade coffee and light bites, all served in a charming, vintage-inspired space perfect for work or catch-ups.

This stylish neighborhood hangout serves up elevated pub fare, a great beer selection, and live music, all wrapped in a relaxed, modern vibe.

Mother's Ruin is a chill, late-night bar in Avondale, mixing killer cocktails and tasty bar bites in a cozy, casual vibe that invites lingering.

Old Crow Smokehouse serves up a lively mix of Asian-flavored BBQ, Southern cocktails, and live country tunes in a spacious, urban-chic spot near Wrigley.

Nestled inside Architectural Artifacts, Grammar is your go-to all-day cafe for chilaquiles, Detroit-style pizza, and a groovy patio vibe.

Casual-chic spot with an open kitchen for chef-driven, creative Latin fare & signature cocktails.

Dive into coastal Southern cuisine at this vibrant spot, where Southern flavors meet stellar service and an impressive whiskey selection.

Pizano's is a vibrant Chicago mini-chain near McCormick Place, celebrated for its buttery thin-crust and classic deep-dish pizzas alongside a casual, lively atmosphere.

Chiya Chai is a cozy Nepalese cafe in Logan Square, famed for its staggering chai selection and comforting bites like momos and savory pies, perfect for catching up or chilling with a book.

Nestled on the South Side, Ferro's serves up hearty classics like Italian beef and hot dogs alongside their famed, fruit-packed Italian ice, perfect for summer days.