La Parada en Pilsen

A chic convenience store in the Gold Coast serving up local snacks, great coffee, and wine, all in a friendly atmosphere perfect for casual hangs.

This vibrant Logan Square spot serves innovative Asian pastries and coffee by day, transforming into a lively restaurant-bar by night.

S.K.Y. in Pilsen serves ambitious, globally inspired New American dishes like lobster dumplings and fried chicken in a chic, industrial-chic setting.

Edgewater’s beloved cash-only dive: cheap drinks, a legendary jukebox, friendly bartenders, and a mix of locals and Loyola students all under one roof.

Alinea, Grant Achatz’s Chicago gem, dazzles with inventive, theatrical New American tasting menus that redefine fine dining as a sensory adventure.

The Smith is a lively New York import in River North serving elevated American classics and craft cocktails in a stylish space with a great heated patio.

Foxtrot is the go-to spot for coffee and local goods, featuring a cozy vibe, delicious food, and a handy delivery service that gets your favorites to you fast.

Dive into a vibrant corner of Logan Square at Mi Tocaya Antojería, where James Beard-nominated chef Diana Dávila serves up colorful, inventive Mexican small plates that beautifully blend tradition and creativity in a lively, art-filled setting.

This sleek, eco-friendly McDonald’s in River North boasts dramatic architecture, high-tech ordering, and a spacious vibe, making it the ultimate fast-food hotspot.

Dive into Lem's Bar-B-Q, a no-frills Chicago institution since '54, renowned for its aquarium-smoked rib tips slathered in sweet, tangy sauce, making every late-night visit worth the wait.