1. Avec
9.2
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 214 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: Order the bucatini carbonara, where thick, slurpable bucatini is tossed with a perfect mix of egg, Parmesan and guanciale (just a fancy word for unsmoked, delicious bacon bits, if your kids ask). Read more.
Ashley Sheeran: Love the minimal design. Must have bacon-wrapped dates! Open late - great date spot.
Mazda: avec, a wine bar from the award-winning team behind Blackbird restaurant, opened in October 2003.
2. Lou Mitchell's
8.6
565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Loop · 160 tips and reviews
Jasmine Davila: The omlettes and skillets are spectacular, though I have a particular fondness for the Sour Cream Special (sour cream, tomato, bacon bits).
Time Out Chicago: Stacks of “meltaway” pancakes are perfectly browned, omelettes come in hot skillets (try the sweet, rich apple-and-cheese variety), waffles are light and crisp, and pastries are baked fresh daily. Read more.
Greg Greene: Have a donut hole while you wait in line. (Don't sweat the cost. They're free.)
3. Paradise Park
8.6
1913 W North Ave (N Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 12 tips and reviews
Caitlin Brown: Such a fun place any time of the year or day! Great for groups, clean and exciting atmosphere with fun picture spots. Everywhere is instagrammable 😉
Preston K: Awesome neighborhood restaurant and bar. Great pizza, drinks and atmosphere.
Ryan Pavey: Really hard to get a table. Long wait for a table in a bar that’s already packed
6. Mixed Greens
8.5
308 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
Salad Restaurant · River North · 21 tips and reviews
Anna J.: The "Parlez vous francais salad" is a must. Spinach, apples, edamame, strawberries and goat cheese.
Jim Leiser: Try the grilled cheese. Delicious.
Emily Belden: Paninis no joke take 20 minutes so plan your lunch hour accordingly when you're in a line of 40 people.
7. Happy Camper
8.9
1209 N Wells St (Division), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town · 36 tips and reviews
Cole Kennedy: Happy Camper is a good conundrum: It's a near perfect sports bar, but it's also a hip spot with great atmosphere, killer pizza and bar food, craft beer, and a dope soundtrack.
Eater: Many items are named after friends, saying spending time with your favorite pizza is as rewarding as spending time with a lovable pet. Like Josh: pulled pork, pineapples, jalapeños and barbecue sauce. Read more.
Staff Picks: This pizza joint is trending this week in Chi Town. Choose from a number of uniquely delicious slices at this old town pizzeria and we guarantee you'll be one happy camper! Read more.
Lizzie S.: Margo, the owner, is just the nicest! Family-run place. Great for lunch, try the Spartan panini and don't forget to get some Sweet Potato Cheesecake from Jimmy Jamm.
Claudia Cheres: Tomato spinach bisque is good
FindingForever: Have the Caribbean Jerk Chicken Wrap Deelish!
11. Racine Bakery
7.7
6216 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Garfield Ridge · 7 tips and reviews
Chicago Cultural Alliance: Visit Racine Bakery and Delicatessen and taste Lithuanian delicacies such as kugelis, Lithuanian bread, bacon buns, herrings, sausages, and sweets.
Lina Gonzo: Delicious Poppy Seed Bread!
Jennifer Rowland: Omg the bacon buns! Ahhhmazing
13. Vincent
8.3
1475 W Balmoral Ave (btwn Clark St & Glenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Andersonville · 38 tips and reviews
AskMen: V-Day Dinner at Vincent - Make a reservation for V Day & drop in for a 5-course prix fixe menu ($95/couple) that includes oysters, foie gras, apple salad, pork loin, & chocolate peanut butter mousse. Read more.
Chicago magazine: Try the Mussels Sambal
Eater: Sure you can default to mussels, but put yourself out there to try zaansemosterdsoep. [Eater 38 Member]
14. North Avenue Beach
9.0
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 81 tips and reviews
James Michael: My fav place in the city by far, love the beach, love the peeeps, AWESOME
Leyla Arsan: Enjoy the serenity of the lake front in the morning and get the hell outta here by 10am unless you want to be bombarded by suburbanites & tourists
Gilt City: The Volleywood Beach Bash only happens once a year...you missed it this time, but come next summer, you better be ready.
15. Yolk
7.9
500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Loop · 30 tips and reviews
Omar Alharthi: First time? Go for French toast!
Albert L: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast. Everything was done to perfection in the 2x2x2x2 meal. No kidding. Great location for business at Ogilvie. Bright ambience.
Scott Kleinberg: Excellent service, excellent food and excellent coffee. Can't go wrong with that.