High Five Ramen

This polished yet laid-back gem serves up delicious cocktails and a great patio, making it a top-notch neighborhood hangout.

Relaxed ramen eatery inside Time Out Market featuring vegetarian options.

Posh hotel in an ornate 1910 building with a chic Spanish restaurant & a buzzy lobby lounge. Housed in a 1910 beaux arts building across the street from Grant Park, this ornate hotel is 0.8 miles from natural history exhibits at the Field Museum, and a mile from Willis Tower. Sophisticated rooms (some with lake views) offer flat-screens TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi (fee), as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Club rooms provide access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and snacks. Suites add separate living spaces, and some have fireplaces. There’s a modern Spanish restaurant. Other amenities include a buzzy lobby lounge, an exercise room, a business center and 9 meeting rooms.

Casual pizzeria and bar serving up thin, malted crust pies and a Midwestern beer selection, perfect for a laid-back night of cheese sticks and sports.

Discover a hidden gem in Chinatown’s 88 Market, where fresh sushi and wagyu beef shine in a cozy, intimate setting that feels like a world apart.

Uncle Mike's Place is a charming American-Filipino eatery known for its hearty, comforting breakfasts and welcoming vibe.

This cozy rustic cafe channels an English pub vibe, serving up amazing farm-to-table dishes, baked goods, and a killer beer selection.

This casual counter-service gem dishes out crispy Korean fried chicken and hearty burritos, perfect for a quick, flavor-packed meal or delivery.

Cozy bakeshop known for its breads & pastries, made with artisanal Belgian methods, plus light fare.

Sawada Coffee is the cozy, rustic hangout in Chicago where creative, tasty drinks and a chill vibe make for a perfect escape.