Eleven City Diner

Liquor store & pizzeria featuring thin-crust pies & weekly live music in modest digs since 1940.

Easygoing, family-friendly pick for rotating popsicles, custard & plant-based ice cream novelties.

Local Mexican counter-serve chain offering breakfast, tacos, burritos & shakes in a low-key space.

This downtown museum is a cozy haven for post-WWII art lovers, featuring immersive exhibits, a scavenger hunt for kids, and a charming gift shop.

Stylish venue serving Asian-inspired plant-based meals, including sushi and dumplings, plus cocktails.

Chill hangout with vintage arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar with many beers on tap.

Upscale fish restaurant famous for its luxury yachtlike interior & hopping bar scene.

Relaxed rooms, some with city views, in a polished hotel offering a restaurant & a bar/nightclub. Across from Grant Park, this sleek hotel with a glass exterior is a 13-minute walk from fine art exhibits at The Art Institute of Chicago and a 5-minute walk from Museum Campus Metra station. Relaxed rooms feature Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and Bluetooth speakers, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add city views; some have sitting areas. Room service is available. Amenities include a restaurant, and a swanky bar with a nightclub, plus a gym and a contemporary lounge. Breakfast and valet parking (fee) are available.

Coffee, beer & wine are offered with light fare in a funky setting with 300 board games available.

Cozy spot serving a breakfast and brunch menu, plus soul food and Filipino fusion offerings.