CoffeeLocally owned
Loop Coffee
Fulton Market District · Chicago · 1 mi
Coffee shop in Fulton Market District
Closed · 8 AM – 4 PM 4.9(43)
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37 highly rated neighborhood-run places, pulled live from Google Places. Skip the chains — these are the rooms with a story.
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37 spots
ShopsLocally owned
Neighborly
West Town · Chicago · 3.2 mi
Gift shop in West Town
Closed · 11 AM – 7 PM 4.8(34)
FoodLocally owned
The Oakville Grill & Cellar
Fulton Market District · Chicago · 1.1 mi
American restaurant in Fulton Market District
Closed · 11 AM – 10 PM 4.8(3369)
CoffeeLocally owned
Mojo Coffee
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.2 mi
Coffee shop in Chicago Loop
Closed · 7 AM – 4 PM 4.8(121)
FoodLocally owned
Bistro Monadnock
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0 mi
French restaurant in Chicago Loop
Closed · 11:30 AM – 9 PM 4.7(398)
BarsLocally owned
The Low Horse
West Town · Chicago · 3 mi
Bar in West Town
Open now · 5 PM – 2 AM 4.9(56)
FoodLocally owned
Taste 222
West Loop · Chicago · 0.8 mi
Stylish spot offering New American lunch & dinner with cocktails & nonalcoholic drinks.
Closed · 11 AM – 7 PM 4.6(385)
BarsLocally owned
Matchbox Bar
West Town · Chicago · 1.8 mi
Hip corner bar in a vintage building serving premium cocktails in a narrow, intimate space.
Open now · 3 PM – 2 AM 4.6(571)
FoodLocally owned
Copper Club
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.3 mi
Restaurant in Chicago Loop
Closed · 11 AM – 8:30 PM 4.6(96)
FoodLocally owned
The Dearborn
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.4 mi
Stylish American hangout serving seasonal dishes and cocktails in architectural digs.
Closed · 11 AM – 11 PM 4.7(9909)
ShopsLocally owned
Shop Decisions
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.7 mi
Clothing store in Chicago Loop
Closed · 11 AM – 7 PM 5.0(4)
CoffeeLocally owned
Logan Collective
Logan Square · Chicago · 4.7 mi
Coffee shop in Logan Square
Closed · 7 AM – 3 PM 4.6(44)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Storyville Chicago
River North · Chicago · 1.2 mi
Po' boys, gumbo & jambalaya, plus cocktails, in a hip venue with red leather booths & chandeliers.
Closed · 4 PM – 2 AM 4.5(1958)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
The Village
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.2 mi
Opened in 1927, this romantic Italian restaurant serves classic dishes & has an extensive wine list.
Closed · 11 AM – 8:30 PM 4.5(4939)
CoffeeLocally owned
Café Pisolino
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.2 mi
Cafe in Chicago Loop
Closed · 7:30 AM – 3 PM 4.9(35)
ShopsLocally owned
Exile in Bookville
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.3 mi
Book store in Chicago Loop
Closed · 10 AM – 7 PM 4.7(474)
BarsLocally owned
Bar Bambi
West Town · Chicago · 2.4 mi
Cocktail bar in West Town
Closed · 5 PM – 11 PM 4.8(92)
CoffeeLocally owned
Discourse Coffee
Fulton Market District · Chicago · 1.3 mi
Coffee shop in Fulton Market District
Closed · 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM 4.6(47)
ShopsLocally owned
Buddy
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.5 mi
Clothing store in Chicago Loop
Closed · 11 AM – 5 PM 4.7(31)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Sotto
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.2 mi
Restaurant in Chicago Loop
Closed · 5 PM – 10:30 PM 4.6(51)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Sepia
West Loop · Chicago · 0.8 mi
Seasonal, inventive, upscale American in a brick, tile & wood interior evoking classic Chicago.
Closed · 5 PM – 9 PM 4.6(1565)
BarsLocally owned
The Native
Logan Square · Chicago · 4.9 mi
Dark, retro-inspired tavern with tap beers & house cocktails, plus free popcorn & a patio.
Open now · 5 PM – 2 AM 4.6(345)
Hidden GemsLocally owned
Gilt Bar
River North · Chicago · 0.8 mi
Lounge with vintage library decor serving the same upscale American menu as Gilt Bar upstairs.
Closed · 4 PM – 10:30 PM 4.6(1995)
ShopsLocally owned
INDEPENDENCE
West Town · Chicago · 2.9 mi
Upscale clothing shop features a hip selection of USA-made designer fashions & accessories for men.
Closed · 11 AM – 7 PM 4.6(83)
BarsLocally owned
Love Street
Lincoln Park · Chicago · 3.9 mi
Intimate cocktail lounge with ornate decor offering signature cocktails & craft beers.
Open now · 5 PM – 1 AM 4.7(219)
BarsLocally owned
Quality Time
Avondale · Chicago · 5.3 mi
Bar in Avondale
Open now · 5 PM – 2 AM 4.8(216)
CoffeeLocally owned
Naiya's Coffee at 222 N Lasalle
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.6 mi
Coffee shop in Chicago Loop
Closed · 7 AM – 2:30 PM 4.5(31)
BarsLocally owned
No Vacancy
River North · Chicago · 0.9 mi
Restaurant in River North
Open now · 4:30 PM – 2 AM 4.6(281)
ShopsLocally owned
MADE IN CHICAGO
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.3 mi
Store in Chicago Loop
Closed · 12 PM – 6 PM 4.8(53)
FoodLocally owned
Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar
West Town · Chicago · 2.5 mi
Restaurant in West Town
Closed · 10 AM – 9 PM 4.9(642)
CoffeeLocally owned
Big Shoulders Coffee
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.3 mi
Low-key cafe serving coffee (roasted on-site), tea & signature lattes in a contemporary space.
Closed · 7 AM – 3 PM 4.7(23)
ShopsLocally owned
Sandmeyer's Bookstore
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.4 mi
This welcoming mom-&-pop book shop sells best-sellers plus more unusual handpicked titles.
Closed · 10 AM – 8 PM 4.9(500)
BarsLocally owned
Gus' Sip & Dip
River North · Chicago · 0.8 mi
Bar in River North
Closed · 4 PM – 12 AM 4.9(3151)
CoffeeLocally owned
Ancient Grounds Coffee
West Loop · Chicago · 1.2 mi
Coffee shop in West Loop
Closed · 7 AM – 5 PM 4.5(27)
ShopsLocally owned
Jugrnaut
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.1 mi
Fashion-forward boutique featuring hip-hop & skate-culture designer lines, plus vintage apparel.
Closed · 11 AM – 7 PM 4.7(107)
FoodLocally owned
Girl & The Goat
Fulton Market District · Chicago · 1 mi
Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.
Closed · 4:30 PM – 10 PM 4.7(8173)
FoodLocally owned
The Gage
Chicago Loop · Chicago · 0.3 mi
Refined cuisine with a selection of beers, wine, and cocktails in a lively space with Millennium Park views.
Closed · 11 AM – 11 PM 4.6(5181)