Best Local Spots in Chicago
Mr. Greek Gyros is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

1. Mr. Greek Gyros

7.0
234 S Halsted St (Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 57 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Possibly the best gyros in town

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

2. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 332 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Best deep dish IMO, out of this, Pequids, Giordanos, and Geno's East.

Portillo's is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

3. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Great place to get unhealthy, but wonderfully delicious food.

Little Quiapo is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

4. Little Quiapo

6259 N McCormick Rd (at W Devon Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · North Park · 15 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Authentic Filipino in Chicago – all you can eat buffet with just about anything you can think of, and they serve halo halo for dessert as well!

Ohm is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

5. Ohm

1958 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Night Club · Bucktown · 16 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Great club right in the main intersection of Wicker Park, with all you can drink for only $15 from 10pm-12pm as long as you get there early enough

Bootleggers is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

6. Bootleggers

13 W Division St (btwn Dearborn & State St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 25 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Nice little club in the Old Town area, has a beer pong table in the back which strangers will gladly challenge you to a game with

Square Bar & Grill is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

7. Square Bar & Grill

2849 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Northwest Side · 50 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Want an 8oz Kobe beef burger topped with brie and a 4oz lobster tail for only $13? You can get that here.

Myopic Books is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

8. Myopic Books

8.7
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 59 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: One of the coolest little bookstores you'll find, literally huge bookshelves filled to the brim with used books. Great little place to find niche and used books.

The Wormhole Coffee is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

9. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 249 tips and reviews
The Boring Store is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

10. The Boring Store

1331 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Hermitage & Paulina), Chicago, IL
Office Supply Store · Wicker Park · 13 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Great little shop of spy-themed goodies that's perfect if you want to get some unique gifts for friends or family

Wise Fools Pub is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

11. Wise Fools Pub

2270 N Lincoln Ave (at Fullerton Pkwy.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lincoln Park · 15 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: .50 cent beers on Thursdays, great way to spend a lazy Thursday night

The Art of Pizza is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

12. The Art of Pizza

7.7
3033 N Ashland Ave (at Nelson Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 61 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Another great pizza place among all the various chain deep dish places. This has some of the best deep dish I've had in Chicago, definitely recommended

Big Star is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

13. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 571 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Some of the best tacos you'll find. A bit expensive, but well worth it if you want some seriously amazing tacos – and all of them are amazing!

Arturo's Tacos is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

14. Arturo's Tacos

7.2
2001 N Western Ave (at W. Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Bucktown · 43 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Nice little authentic Mexican joint if you don't want to pay the higher prices at Big Star (or if it's just too busy). This is another to definitely check out if you're into good Mexican food.

Au Cheval is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

15. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Best European style diner in town, great place to bring a date or bring a group of friends if you want to relax to good food.

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

16. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Awesome dessert place but be prepared, it's fairly expensive for drinks or any goodies. Well worth it however

North Avenue Beach is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

17. North Avenue Beach

9.0
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 81 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Try Oak Street Beach if this one is too crowded – just a short walk south. This and Oak Street are probably the best beaches in town.

Wicker Park Tavern is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

18. Wicker Park Tavern

1958 W North Ave (at N Damen St.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Bucktown · 44 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: $1 burger and fries if you get a drink worth $5 or more. Only $6 for a beer, burger and fries is an excellent deal anywhere you go.

Seven Treasures is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

19. Seven Treasures

2312 S Wentworth Ave (btwn W 23rd Pl & W 23rd St), Chicago, IL
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 68 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Great Chinese place in the center of Chinatown – bring friends and order a la carte to have an excellent Chinese dining experience. The shakes you can get for dessert are equally wonderful.

Filter is one of Best Local Spots in Chicago.

20. Filter

1373 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 109 tips and reviews