"This Bucktown tavern looks like it's been here forever, with walls lined with vintage issues of National Geographic and constantly changing chalkboard menus. It's a laid-back coffeehouse by day, but they always have 25 beers on tap, plus many more bottles, from close by (Chicago's own Motor Row Brewery) and farther afield (California's Firestone Walker, Japan's Kiuchi Brewery). It's a no-frills window onto locals-only Chicago, where you can share pints with strangers or bring your whole crew." - Brad Japhe