Chicago's West Loop - Guidebook

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Chicago's West Loop - Guidebook

Neighborhoods

A former industrial zone, the hip West Loop is now a dining and nightlife hotspot. Inventive New American and global eateries line Restaurant Row, and the French Market food hall hosts local vendors. Pubs, bars, and live music venues dot the area, as do upscale boutiques, while Randolph Street Market sells vintage wares one weekend a month. This is an excellent spot for lunch, dinner & evening drinks with friends or family before a night out! Many restaurants feature stylish indoor settings or outdoor patios with excellent views of Chicago!
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West Loop
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A former industrial zone, the hip West Loop is now a dining and nightlife hotspot. Inventive New American and global eateries line Restaurant Row, and the French Market food hall hosts local vendors. Pubs, bars, and live music venues dot the area, as do upscale boutiques, while Randolph Street Market sells vintage wares one weekend a month. This is an excellent spot for lunch, dinner & evening drinks with friends or family before a night out! Many restaurants feature stylish indoor settings or outdoor patios with excellent views of Chicago!
Now a commercial district in Near West Side, Greektown was once home to Chicago's Greek immigrant community and this cultural heritage remains integral to the neighborhood. Lively Greek tavernas, restaurants and traditional pastry shops dot South Halsted Street. This area is also home to the National Hellenic Museum.
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Greektown
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Now a commercial district in Near West Side, Greektown was once home to Chicago's Greek immigrant community and this cultural heritage remains integral to the neighborhood. Lively Greek tavernas, restaurants and traditional pastry shops dot South Halsted Street. This area is also home to the National Hellenic Museum.

Food scene

Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting. Simply served, this is some of the best fried chicken available in Chicago!
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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
847 W Fulton Market
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting. Simply served, this is some of the best fried chicken available in Chicago!
RAMEN-SAN is a neighborhood noodle restaurant that slings hot broth, ice-cold beer and the best '90s hip-hop in town. Their menu changes often and they are very accommodating for vegetarian and vegan dietary requirements.
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RAMEN-SAN
219 N Green St
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RAMEN-SAN is a neighborhood noodle restaurant that slings hot broth, ice-cold beer and the best '90s hip-hop in town. Their menu changes often and they are very accommodating for vegetarian and vegan dietary requirements.
The open kitchen at this upscale "diner" works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras. This restaurant features an award-winning hamburger!
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
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The open kitchen at this upscale "diner" works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras. This restaurant features an award-winning hamburger!
Modern, all-day venue combining an American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe. Great craft cocktails!
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Beatrix
519 N Clark St
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Modern, all-day venue combining an American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe. Great craft cocktails!
Posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare & cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio. The patio has EXCELLENT view of Chicago! Extremely comfortable for a chill evening drink or Sunday brunch!
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Aba
302 N Green St
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Posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare & cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio. The patio has EXCELLENT view of Chicago! Extremely comfortable for a chill evening drink or Sunday brunch!

Greektown Favorites

Mediterranean cafe serving baked goods & mains made in the wood-burning oven & open-air kitchen. This very authentic Greek cafe and bakery has a coffee shop, bar, bakery, and dining all in the same area! Go here for authentic Greek local items that you can't find anywhere outside of Greece!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Agora
306 S Halsted St
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mediterranean cafe serving baked goods & mains made in the wood-burning oven & open-air kitchen. This very authentic Greek cafe and bakery has a coffee shop, bar, bakery, and dining all in the same area! Go here for authentic Greek local items that you can't find anywhere outside of Greece!
Located at the heart of Greektown, enjoy the Greek art and cuisine with comfortable seating, warm fireplaces, and outdoor patio. The patio in the summer is an excellent! Great for dining with both friends & family for lunch, afternoon coffee, or dinner!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Athena Greek Restaurant
212 S Halsted St
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located at the heart of Greektown, enjoy the Greek art and cuisine with comfortable seating, warm fireplaces, and outdoor patio. The patio in the summer is an excellent! Great for dining with both friends & family for lunch, afternoon coffee, or dinner!