Are you visiting Chicago? Living in Chicago? Thinking about Chicago? Here is a list of some of my favorite places to eat and drink in, you guessed it, Chicago.
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Restaurants
Pizza
Quick Eats
Bars
Restaurants
A really neat Irish restaurant with a cool atmosphere and delcious food.
Lady Gregory's
If you don't think you can have a good grilled cheese with some stellar cocktails, then you are very wrong.
Cheesie's Pub & Grub - Lakeview
There's so many ways to have a chicken sandwich! And so many ways to drink beer! Jerry's has been one of my earliest Chicago favorites.
Jerry's Sandwiches
Pizza
Best pizza in Chicago!
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
This was my introduction to Detroit Style Pizza and it made me obsessed.
Fat Chris's Pizza and Such
Honestly, I am not the biggest deep dish person, but I really do love Lou Malnati's. The butter crust is really as good as they want you to believe.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Genuinely solid pizza that never disappoints.
Jimmy's Pizza
Quick Eats
Honestly, it's crazy that arguably the best burger in Chicago is one of the cheapest burgers in Chicago.
Redhot Ranch
A locally owned restaurant with yummy drive in classics and unexpected surprises. Personally, my favorite on the menu is the Korean Steak Bowl!
Budacki's Drive In - 4739 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois
Good hot dogs, burgers, fries, and chicken with some fun offerings.
Devil Dawgs Belmont
The best wings I have ever had in my life. Perfection.
BadaBing Wings Zone
This place is so worth the hype- oh my God.
Birrieria Zaragoza
Some of the best falafel I've ever had and the best in Chicago. Hours are limited and cash only, but it's worth it.
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Bars
One of my favorite places to go for a fun night out in Chicago. I always enjoy their themes and the arcade games guarantee a good time.
Replay Lincoln Park - Chicago
I'm a girl who loves her history and her dive bars. A great hang any time of year, but check out the glogg during Chritmastime/winter months.
Simon's Tavern (@simonstavern)
Another one for the girlies who enjoy the intersection between dive bars and history.
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A speakeasy behind a record shop? Sign me up. Bonus that the drinks are great and bigger bonus for live music.
Dorian’s
A suburb hangout, but as someone who loves tiki bars, this is worth a drive. It's top tier with a large menu and a very helpful, knowledgeable staff.
