Philz Coffee

Elegant, 40th-floor quarters with city views, plus free WiFi, breakfast & athletic club access. Set on the 40th-floor of a high-rise tower that's a 12-minute walk from the Art Institute of Chicago, this intimate, elegant hotel is a 6-minute stroll from the Willis Tower. Accommodations range from stylish rooms with free WiFi, sitting areas, windows with panoramic city views, minibars and soaking tubs to penthouse suites with additional living space. Guests get free access to a massive athletic club with a pool, fitness classes (surcharge) and massage therapy (fee). Additional perks include complimentary continental breakfast, concierge service and conference space. There's also a casual but clubby restaurant and a cocktail lounge.

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Longtime Italian deli/bakery/store serving breakfast, Italian sandwiches & gelato.

New American fare offered in a chic, rustic-industrial space with a basement wine cellar & bar.

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BBQ and soul food joint offering a meat sampler and other smoked eats, plus a patio.

This iconic jazz club dishes out nightly live sounds, from renowned acts to spontaneous jams, all in a lively, character-filled atmosphere.