Chicago has endless new places to try for food, drinks, and activities. Here's just some of my favorite finds in the city
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Love this neighborhood gem so much I almost want to gate keep it!
Amano Bistro Chicago
Cute neighborhood wine bar with patio in the back
Apero
Great brunch spot with cute patio. Great fast service. Excited to go back and try dinner there!
Tala House
My fav vegetarian restaurant in chicago!! Love the buffalo “chicken” wrap
Handlebar - Chicago
Currently closed after a fire :( but they are rebuilding and hopefully opening soon. My fav brunch spot ever! The potatoes and breakfast burrito are amazing!
Irene's Chicago
Okay…but the food here is everything. Especially the cheese fries
Waveland Bowl
It was so hard for me to not gatekeep this one. Try the horchata matcha
Dulce De Leche Cafecito
My fav marg in the city by far
Raizes Mexican Cocktail Bar + Kitchen
Great new spot with drinks, bagels, sandwiches. Right by trader joes
Mimi's on Lincoln
Great sourdough, croissants, pastries. Want to go back to try their bkfst sandwiches!
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Cute diner vibes! I have only gotten the skillets there because they are so good! Tried the pancakes and also great! Walk in only—sometimes a line but usually moves pretty fast
S&G Restaurant
This place is newer, huge, and so much good stuff! Prices are decent
Vintage Design Mart
As a vegetarian my fav part is that all the broth is vegetarian!
RAKKAN Ramen
Very authentic and good prices. I got the vegetarian plate and the fries are actually really good
Alfarsi Restaurant
I love this neighborhood bar! Super cute and great cocktails and service
