Favorite Cafe's
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Philz Coffee: Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
Caffe Streets: Hip, modern cafe serving ground-on-demand coffee & specialty brews plus tea & pastries.
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Wormhole Coffee: '80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
La Colombe: Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a fashionable space.
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Go To Resturants
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Mott St: Asian-inspired plates & craft cocktails are served amid funky furnishings & communal tables.
Small Cheval: Retro-style burger joint with a stripped down menu of the essentials: cheeseburgers, hamburgers and golden fries.
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Big Star: Chicago’s bourbon and beer-focused, taco-slinging, honky-tonk hangout.
Club Lucky: Old-school Italian cooking & martinis in a mid-century-themed supper-club setting with a lounge.
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Chicago Pizza
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Pequod's: Local institution known for deep-dish pizza with a caramelized crust, served in a relaxed setting.
Lou Malnati's: Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with buttery crusts.
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Piece Brewery & Pizzeria: Thin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with live bands some nights.
Parlor Pizza: Industrial-chic hangout with a patio, offering wood-fired pies & a bar with craft beer & cocktails.
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Sweet Treats
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Tous Les Jours: French pastries, cakes & breads in a relaxed bakery/cafe with a compact dining area.
Jeni's Ice Cream: Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
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Vaca's Creamery: Cool window-serve operation dishing up homemade vegan ice cream with gluten-free waffle cones.
Insomnia Cookies: Bakery chain known for their cookies & late-night deliveries, with some locations selling ice cream.
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Grab A Drink
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Bangers & Lace: Elevated pub grub including sausages pairs with lots of brews at this rustic-chic hangout.
The Up Room: Intimate 13th-floor lounge atop the art deco Robey hotel with chic cocktails & sweeping views of the City.
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Violet Hour: Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
Little Victories: Easygoing bar featuring cocktails, comfort food & billiards amid retro-style surroundings.
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