Filipino Tasting Menu / Bakery · Ukrainian Village · 1 Michelin Star
The first Filipino restaurant to earn a Michelin star in America, and it operates as a bakery-cafe by day and a tasting menu by night. The longanisa breakfast sandwich in the morning is one of the bes...
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Maple & Ash
Steakhouse / New American · Gold Coast
Danny Grant wood-fired Gold Coast stunner where the whole branzino and massive steaks are cooked over open flames. The brunch is legendary -- a Choose Your Own Adventure prix fixe that is pure Chicago...
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Lula Cafe
New American / Farm to Table · Logan Square · James Beard Semifinalist
The restaurant that made Logan Square a dining destination before anyone else showed up. Jason Hammel has been cooking seasonal, farm-driven food here since 2001 with a warmth and consistency that new...
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MingHin Cuisine
Chinese / Dim Sum · Chinatown
The dim sum destination in Chicago Chinatown with carts rolling through a massive dining room on weekend mornings. The har gow and siu mai are textbook, the turnip cake is crispy perfection, and the P...
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Pacific Standard Time
Mediterranean / California · River North
Erling Wu-Bower Mediterranean-California crossover in River North with a gorgeous open kitchen and one of the best patios in the neighborhood. The wood-fired dishes are excellent, the brunch is outsta...
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Dove's Luncheonette
Tex-Mex Diner · Wicker Park
A Wicker Park counter-service diner serving elevated Tex-Mex with a killer vinyl soundtrack. The migas are perfect, the chorizo gravy biscuits are a revelation, and the mezcal list is shockingly deep ...
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Ema
Mediterranean · River North
Lettuce Entertain You Mediterranean with some of the best hummus in Chicago and a spreads-and-dips-forward menu that is perfect for sharing. The patio is gorgeous, the falafel is crispy, and the chick...
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Cellar Door Provisions
Bakery / Brunch · Logan Square
Logan Square bakery-cafe with some of the best pastries in Chicago and a brunch menu that changes daily based on what is fresh. The morning buns are legendary, the savory galettes are creative, and th...
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Cafe Marie-Jeanne
French / Cafe · Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park French cafe with a counter-service lunch and a proper sit-down dinner that punches way above its weight. The croque madame is perfect, the steak tartare is classic, and the wine list is ...
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Aba
Mediterranean · West Loop / Fulton Market
Lettuce Entertain You Mediterranean in Fulton Market with one of the best rooftop patios in the city. Hummus, mezze, grilled meats, and craft cocktails in a sun-drenched setting. The brunch is excelle...