City guide · 18 spots

Chicago Spots

Coffee, birria, Puerto Rican sandwiches and a famous burger.

  1. 1La Sandwichera

    8.8 out of 10 Puerto Rican · Humboldt Park

    The kind of place that makes me think of my favorite spots in Puerto Rico.

  2. 2La Cueva del Indio

    8.4 out of 10 Puerto Rican · Chicago

    A great way to experience authentic Puerto Rican food in Chicago.

  3. 3Gaslight Coffee Roasters

    8.9 out of 10 Coffee · Logan Square

    Something special is going on at Gaslight: good vibes, delicious treats and great coffee.

  4. 4Onions & Cilantro

    8.3 out of 10 Tacos · Chicago

    Great tacos, great service, and you'll be hard pressed to find a better value in Chicago.

  5. 5Hexe Coffee Co.

    9.2 out of 10 Coffee · Chicago

    Hexe hits on everything I look for in a spot, and it's open later than most.

  6. 6Au Cheval

    8.0 out of 10 Burgers & bar food · Chicago

    Without a doubt. The burger lives up to the hype that has people waiting hours to get in.

  7. 7Birrieria Zaragoza

    9.0 out of 10 Tacos · Uptown

    Yes, highly recommended. A Michelin Bib Gourmand for good reason: goat birria so tender it defies description.

  8. 8Taqueria la Zacatecana

    8.7 out of 10 Tacos · Chicago

    Without question. The handmade tortillas elevate the entire experience.

  9. 9Coffee Lab & Roasters

    7.9 out of 10 Coffee · Chicago

    100%. Exceptionally fresh coffee roasted on site, and customer service that's second to none.

  10. 10Taqueria Tejupilco

    7.5 out of 10 Tacos · Chicago

    Definitely. Authentic Mexican tacos in Lakeview at budget-friendly prices.

  11. 11Small Cheval

    8.2 out of 10 Burgers & bar food · Old Town, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Gold Coast, Riverside, Fulton Market, Wrigleyville, Logan Square

    Yep! The burger delivers on the hype, and the fried chicken sandwich is a revelation.

  12. 12Ipsento 606

    7.9 out of 10 Coffee · Chicago

    Absolutely, especially if you're exploring the 606 Trail. Bright, spacious and right on the trail.

  13. 13Dark Matter Coffee The Star Lounge

    8.8 out of 10 Coffee · Ukrainian Village

    A small, funky shop with no frills, and exactly where I was supposed to be.

  14. 14The Wormhole Coffee

    8.1 out of 10 Coffee · Wicker Park

    An icon of the Chicago coffee scene, and a destination worth a special trip.

  15. 15Caffè Umbria

    9.5 out of 10 Coffee · Logan Square

    Good design and great coffee in one place. Caffè Umbria brought both of those worlds together for me.

  16. 16CoCo & Blu Cafe

    8.4 out of 10 Coffee · Arlington Heights Day trip

    Absolutely. A European-style café for coffee and breakfast before work, or a cool place to hang out after hours.

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