Chicago Spots
Coffee, birria, Puerto Rican sandwiches and a famous burger.
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1La Sandwichera
8.8 out of 10 Puerto Rican · Humboldt ParkThe kind of place that makes me think of my favorite spots in Puerto Rico.
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2La Cueva del Indio
8.4 out of 10 Puerto Rican · ChicagoA great way to experience authentic Puerto Rican food in Chicago.
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3Gaslight Coffee Roasters
8.9 out of 10 Coffee · Logan SquareSomething special is going on at Gaslight: good vibes, delicious treats and great coffee.
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4Onions & Cilantro
8.3 out of 10 Tacos · ChicagoGreat tacos, great service, and you'll be hard pressed to find a better value in Chicago.
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5Hexe Coffee Co.
9.2 out of 10 Coffee · ChicagoHexe hits on everything I look for in a spot, and it's open later than most.
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6Au Cheval
8.0 out of 10 Burgers & bar food · ChicagoWithout a doubt. The burger lives up to the hype that has people waiting hours to get in.
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7Birrieria Zaragoza
9.0 out of 10 Tacos · UptownYes, highly recommended. A Michelin Bib Gourmand for good reason: goat birria so tender it defies description.
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8Taqueria la Zacatecana
8.7 out of 10 Tacos · ChicagoWithout question. The handmade tortillas elevate the entire experience.
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9Coffee Lab & Roasters
7.9 out of 10 Coffee · Chicago100%. Exceptionally fresh coffee roasted on site, and customer service that's second to none.
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10Taqueria Tejupilco
7.5 out of 10 Tacos · ChicagoDefinitely. Authentic Mexican tacos in Lakeview at budget-friendly prices.
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11Small Cheval
8.2 out of 10 Burgers & bar food · Old Town, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Gold Coast, Riverside, Fulton Market, Wrigleyville, Logan SquareYep! The burger delivers on the hype, and the fried chicken sandwich is a revelation.
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12Ipsento 606
7.9 out of 10 Coffee · ChicagoAbsolutely, especially if you're exploring the 606 Trail. Bright, spacious and right on the trail.
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13Dark Matter Coffee The Star Lounge
8.8 out of 10 Coffee · Ukrainian VillageA small, funky shop with no frills, and exactly where I was supposed to be.
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14The Wormhole Coffee
8.1 out of 10 Coffee · Wicker ParkAn icon of the Chicago coffee scene, and a destination worth a special trip.
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15Caffè Umbria
9.5 out of 10 Coffee · Logan SquareGood design and great coffee in one place. Caffè Umbria brought both of those worlds together for me.
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16CoCo & Blu Cafe
8.4 out of 10 Coffee · Arlington Heights Day tripAbsolutely. A European-style café for coffee and breakfast before work, or a cool place to hang out after hours.
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