111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 443-3600
Everyone comes to look at the Impressionism, but other highlights are the Modern Wing's collection of contemporary art, the Thorne Miniature Rooms, and the Tadao Ando room
The Aviary
955 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Fancy cocktails at expensive prices
Bar Avec
640 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 736-1740
Nice rooftop views and Mediterranean food
Big Shoulders Coffee
213 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 631-3343
One of many local Chicago coffee roasters, their cold brew is very potent
Dollop Coffee Co.
55 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 374-1854
Dolo Restaurant and Bar
2222 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616, (312) 877-5117
Excellent dim sum
Evette's Lincoln Park
350 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614, (773) 799-8478
Casual Mexican-Lebanese fare in Lincoln Park
Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, (312) 922-9410
Galit
2429 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614, (773) 360-8755
Delicious dishes inspired by Middle Eastern and Israeli cuisine
Giant
3209 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, (773) 252-0997
Creative cuisine + a unique beverage program in Logan Square
Kasama
1001 North Winchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622, (773) 697-3790
One of our favorite restaurants. Has great pastries and Filipino breakfasts! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
4 East Elm Street, Chicago, IL 60611, (773) 295-9279
We know that La Colombe is not technically “from” Chicago, but we still love it because it has roasts (light, medium, dark) for everyone.
Lula Cafe
2537 North Kedzie Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60647, (773) 489-9554
Good for brunch
Millennium Park
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 742-1168
Mi Tocaya Antojería
2800 West Logan Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60647, (872) 315-3947
Good Mexican food in a hip neighborhood
Ramen Takeya
819 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 666-7710
We have many thoughts on the Chicago ramen scene -- the "best" ramen place entirely depends on what style of ramen you're looking for! (e.g., the best 付け麵 in "Chicago" is at Chicago Ramen in Des Plaines) -- but this place has a very nice chicken paitan style.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, (312) 939-2438
S.K.Y.
1239 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608, (312) 846-1077
Great for brunch, the lobster dumplings are 100!
Time Out Market Chicago
916 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 637-3888
Chicago has a Time Out Market! While not quite the same as it was pre-pandemic, it's still a great spot if you want to sample a bunch of different Chicago places / can't decide what you want
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
1655 North Sedgwick Street, Chicago, IL 60614, (312) 266-1616
Good for ribs
The Whistler
2421 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, (773) 227-3530