Our Chicago Recs

Reno

Brunch: Bagels, typical brunch food Dinner: Pizza

Mindy’s Bakery

Pastries & desserts.

Lost Larson (Wicker Park)

Swedish-inspired pastries & desserts. They mill their own flour!

Loaf Lounge

Pastries & sandwiches. Place is small so seating is limited.

Dove's Luncheonette

Tex Mex diner.

Sultan's Market

Very casual, good for a quick bite or grab-and-go.

Chiya Chai Logan Square

Try their chai, kale paratha, and pot pies.

Parson's Chicken & Fish (Logan Square)

If you're a pickle lover try their homemade pickle soda/pickle spritz.

Bungalow by Middle Brow

Half of their tables are left for walk-ins, so no reservations no problem.

Thattu

If you go for lunch get the Kerala Fried Chicken Sandwich.

Mott Street

Also one of the best burgers, but make sure to get in before 7pm to get it.

Lula Cafe

One of the OG Chicago hits; their breakfast burrito is great, and they're dinner is seasonal fare.

Daisies

Pasta but creative.

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

A Deshmukh family favorite.

Sushi-san

A Deshmukh family favorite.

The Whistler

Easy Does It

Four Letter Word Coffee

The Brewed

Riverwalk

Must-Do.

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Must-Do.

Wicker Park

Worth exploring for thrifting and shopping!

Walk Along the Lake

Must do.

Lou Malnati's Deep Dish (Not Giordano's)

The Deshmukh's preferred deep dish.

The Bean

Garfield Park Conservatory