Don't let the set up confuse you. You have to walk through a jewelry store to get to Oasis Cafe. Definitely a hidden gem!
Chillin out with a fresh falafel sandwich and some quality neon lighting make this place one of the raddest hidden gems in the loop. They also got orange Crush in the fountain which is always a bonus.
Hidden jem.
Grab a hand crafted regular latte made with the local Metropolis coffee beans or a Mexican hot chocolate. Family owned, relaxing spot in the Avondale neighborhood. Recommended hidden gem.
Hidden gem- get a mocha and enjoy the local art!
Iced coffee is what I always get! Great atmosphere!
Awesome BBQ food. Great staff. Find this hidden gem!
Texas style BBQ is not common this side of the Mason Dixon and usually not done well. This place is spot on. Hidden gem is the potato salad.
Secret entrance and great vibe, the food is plentiful and frito pie is fun to dip.
A hidden gem. Some of the best Mexican food you'll find in Chicago.
One of the top 2 taco places in Chicago. A true hidden Gem.
Cheap x Authentic x Delicious. Cannot beat their steak torta for $5 anywhere in the city.
A hidden gem. Fantastic gourmet Italian. No veal parm here. Can't miss on anything you order and great service to boot.
Hidden gem with great menu.
Homemade pasta daily. The brown sage gnocchi is what they are known for and it was really good. Portions are pretty small and it was a little pricey but overall good food. Short ribs were good too.
Hidden gem in the NW side of Chicago. Great place to study! Very homy atmosphere, right next to a park, friendly staff. Also, you can rent out their conference room for free!
It is small,quiet but cozy and adorable place. Their raspberry white chocolate mocha, mango and strawberry/banana smoothy is very delicious. Service is very nice.
Dope neighborhood cafe. Their matcha lattes with almond milk are to die for-- yummy guiltfree pick-me-up!
Great little hidden gem in Bryn Mawr. Great Pho...try the combination. Fried calamari is really tasty too.
One of the best vermicellis ever
Very very slow. It took 30 minutes for our tea to show up and when we asked where is was at the 20 minute mark, she said the water takes awhile to boil...the food followed shortly after and is okay.
The line at Au Cheval can take hours, so sneak on up to Old Town & find this hidden gem tucked away on Wells Street. Your tummy will love you after a Cheeseburger, definitely add bacon, & a milkshake!
Incredible burgers! Awesome outdoor eating area.
Great place for a burger.
Perhaps the Gold Coast's best coffee shop, and a true hidden gem.
WHITE TEA PUDDING with berries, cardamom rice, and summer herb granita
Lovely wine list
What a hidden gem! Came for brunch & was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food, delicious drinks, neat design, and awesome service. And, they have their own greenhouses, and a parking lot!
Exceptionally fresh, simple, flavor-focused food. The octopus salad + vegetarian options - spring spaetzle, lentil "brik" were excellent- plus a great wine and digestif list. They even had vin santo!
The donuts of the day are definitely supposed to be explored! 😋
Super friendly, family-owned restaurant. Hidden gem is the salad that comes with the chirashi, so good! BYOB
Fantastic little place with fresh food and sweet servers. The crab rangoon is great! The dessert tray was great!
The rolls taste amazing and have the most beautiful presentation
Better than Butterfly. Hidden gem.
The Tokontsu Pork Ramen was out of this world! Perfectly fresh & firm noodles swimming in a rich creamy flavorful broth packed w/ umami essence...BEST I ever haaaaad! Huge portions (as expected) BYOB!
easily the best oyster shooter i've had in chicago. highly recommended. great value as well, 2 shots with a total of 4 oysters for only $10
This place is a hidden gem with great (and reasonably priced) sushi! Try the Jackie, Spicy Tako and Salmon Skin rolls. Yum!
The best sushi ever! Must do spicy salmon salad, goma-ae, hirame ponzu for starter and go for crunchy maki, special Cali and shitake, also never missed sushi/sashimi those all fresh serving.
Crunchy Spicy Salmon is the best!
This is one of the hidden gems. All their food is amazing. My favourite brunch dish: kimchi fried rice and chickpeas curry 😋
Cocktails (gin based in particular) are great, food options are various and very unique. Shaved zucchini salad was awesome and the duck dumplings small but flavorful!
Outstanding food and service! We had roasted eggplant, shaved zucchini, coal roasted oysters, raw tuna, stone bass, roasted monkfish, black pepper pork and wagyu sirloin + desserts. All of them deli!
Steaks are great, same as served in Tango Sur next door. Empanadas and chimichuri round it out. Hidden gem!
Great selection of groceries. Delicious empanadas. Cash only.
Best empanadas! I’ve tried most of the & they are all good, eggplant, corn fillings were exceptional. Will try the offerings in meat, freshly cooked counters & the grocery section.
Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA