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Chicago, IL
Maillard Tavern is one of Chicago, IL.

1. Maillard Tavern

494 N Milwaukee Ave (Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton River District · 11 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Looking to add a little kick to your lunch? Grab a Maple Bacon milkshake with a hint of Maker's Mark while you chow down on the Maillard Burger piled high with crispy onions and bacon & onion jam.

2. Honey Butter Fried Chicken

9.0
3361 N Elston Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Northwest Side · 143 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Have you ever dreamed of putting honey & butter on fried chicken? Well, the owners of HoneyButter are making your dreams a reality. Added bonus: boneless everything, except the leg of course!

3. Ora

8.4
5701 N Clark St (btwn Foster and Winona), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Andersonville · 34 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Great date night spot in the family friendly neighborhood of Andersonville. It's BYOB, so bring your favorite bottle of white or red. Try to grab a seat by the sushi bar to watch the magic unfold.

4. The Violet Hour

8.7
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 255 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Put your cell phone away (house rules) and enjoy the carefully crafted cocktails amongst your friends or with a date. You might have to wait to get in, but you're treated like royalty once inside.

5. Velvet Taco

8.9
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: This isn't your regular taco joint. Choose from a list of 21 different tacos and always try the Taco of the Week. Got a sweet tooth, too? Grab a square of Red Velvet Cake to share on the walk home.

6. Brass Tack

7.8
11 E Walton St (Rush Street), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Located inside the beautiful Waldorf Astoria, Michael Mina delivers a French fine dining experience for the Gold Coast shopper. Sweet tooth beware the Baked Alaska for it is to die for!

7. Small Cheval

9.1
1345 N Wells St (Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Old Town · 11 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: The line at Au Cheval can take hours, so sneak on up to Old Town & find this hidden gem tucked away on Wells Street. Your tummy will love you after a Cheeseburger, definitely add bacon, & a milkshake!

8. Ann Sather

7.9
1147 W Granville Ave (at N Broadway), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Edgewater · 25 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Come for the cinnabons, stay for the Swedish breakfast. You'll feel as if you walked into your grandmother's kitchen once you step foot in Ann Sather's. With 3 locations, you're bond to find your bon.

9. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Couldn't find a table at Girl & the Goat? Have no fear, Little Goat is here! Stephanie Izard opens the doors to her family friendly diner Thurs-Sun, while the bakery is open 7 days a week.

10. Pick Me Up Café

3408 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 140 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Open 7 days a week & 24hrs a day from Friday to Sunday, this vegan friendly diner will satisfy the taste buds of even the healthiest of eaters. But don't leave without getting a Fudge Brownie Sundae!

11. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Sitting on the grounds of the 1893 World's Fair, kids and adults will enjoy themselves running around the oversized moving replica of Chicago and a life size tornado that you get to control!

12. Northerly Island

8.9
1400 S Linn White Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Park · 16 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Chicago may have created the skyscraper, but tucked away behind Soldier Field, you'll find one of the most beautiful parks in the state. Keep your eyes open and maybe you'll spot a furry friend.

13. Untouchable Tours - Chicago's Original Gangster Tour

7.0
600 N Clark St (Ohio Ave.), Chicago, IL
Arts and Entertainment · River North · 10 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: If you have ever wondered where Al Capone & John Dillinger hung out, you need to take this tour. This tour is for any history buff & anyone looking for a good laugh while learning about Chicago.

14. Koval Distillery

8.6
5121 N Ravenswood Ave (at Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Distillery · Ravenswood · 23 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Chicago has a lot of breweries, but if spirits are more your style, signup for a tour of this locally owned distillery. They even have cocktail classes & whisky workshops for small & large groups!

15. Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

4947 N Damen Ave (Argyle), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Ravenswood · 16 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: If you love pie, this is your heaven. From warm pot pies to cool peanut putter pies, your heart and tummy will be filled with joy and ewwy gooey goodness. You won't want to leave any pie behind!

16. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.8
1120 N State St (btwn Elm St & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 169 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Keep it simple at Lou's. Get a deep dish, make it a butter crust, save room for the deep dish chocolate chip cookie dessert...with ice cream...with whipped cream...and a cherry!

17. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Escape the tourist traps of downtown for some great thin crust pizza and locally brewed beer. Keep an eye out for the special pizza of the day/week/month, because you will want to get it!

18. Giordano's

8.8
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: There's deep dish & then there's stuffed pizza. You're going to want to get a stuffed pie, whether you're all veggies or all meat, stuffed pizza tastes like heaven if clouds were made out of cheese!

19. J.B. Alberto's Pizza

8.3
1324 W Morse Ave (at N Wayne Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Rogers Park · 37 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: If you have ventured all the way up to Loyola University or Northwestern, stop in this local spot & get the Double-Decker. It's two thin crusts on top of each other! Whattttttt?!?!?!

20. Bacci Pizzeria

6.6
162 N Franklin St (W. Couch Pl.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 4 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: If you're looking for a slice of pizza, this is the spot. Jumbo slices of the basics. Get their Jumbo Slice & Pop deal or if you have 11 friends, order the Famous Jumbo Pie at 30"!

21. Dimo's Pizza

8.7
3463 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wrigleyville · 115 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Take your pizza taste buds on an adventure here one slice at a time. You'll have your options from Mac N' Cheese, Chicken & Waffles, to the o' so tasty S'mores pizza. That's right, dessert pizza!

22. Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.

8.9
2121 N Clark St (at Dickens), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lincoln Park · 186 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Did your parents ever tell you to be patient? Expect to wait up to hours for what some locals call the best pizza in Chicago. Their pies are basically chicken pot pie, but made of gooey pizza!

23. Pequod's Pizzeria

8.9
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: This is neighborhood pizza at it's finest. The wait might be long, or it could be your lucky day & you'll get a seat right away. Grab a deep dish pizza & a local brew for a chill night out.

24. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

8.4
864 N State St (btwn W Delaware Pl. & W Chestnut St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 77 tips and reviews

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: Looking for thin crust & you don't want to venture into the neighborhoods? Then this is your place. Pizza here is almost like a thin crust Detroit pie, but round & tastier. Sorry, Detroit.