📍 Uptown, Chicago

Al Capone's old hangout, serving jazz and cocktails since 1907. The Sunday night poetry slam is the stuff of Chicago lore, the live jazz is nightly, and the Art Deco interior is a ...

Modern Mexican from chef Edgar Gonzalez in Uptown that earned a Michelin star with dishes rooted in his Guerrero heritage. Moles built from 30+ ingredients, hand-pressed tortillas,...

Al Capone’s favorite speakeasy, still operating on North Broadway since 1907. The booth with the trap door behind the bar is still there. Jazz 7 nights a week and the longest-runni...

Sichuan restaurant in Uptown that Resy named one of the 10 that defined Chicago dining in 2025. No reservations, walk-in only -- the bold Sichuan flavors and affordable prices make...

Argyle Street pho shop in Little Saigon that serves some of the best pho in Chicago. The broth is clear and deeply flavored, the portions are enormous, and the price is absurd for ...

Argyle Street pho institution where the bowls arrive the size of small punchbowls and the menu reads like a novella. Walk-in, cash-flow, lunch rush — show up off-hours if you want ...

Uptown Oaxacan restaurant where the mole negro takes three days to make. The tlayudas are enormous, the tamales are wrapped in banana leaf, and the mezcal selection is serious. Mic...

Northern Thai street food in Uptown that was one of Chicago's first Bib Gourmand Thai restaurants. Khao soi, sai oua sausage, and laab are authentic and fiery. The BYOB format keep...

Uptown Ethiopian serving traditional dishes on injera bread for over a decade. Doro wat, tibs, and an excellent vegetarian combo make it one of Chicago's best Ethiopian restaurants...

Uptown Filipino restaurant earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its approachable take on Filipino comfort food. Lumpia, adobo, and sisig are executed with care, and the ube desserts...