Things you love in Chicago

I’ve been a handful of times, but not in years, and would love recommendations on things to check out, great places to eat (I’m a vegetarian), and if there are cool places to do a drop-in art glass (jewelry, ceramics, anything tbh), I’d love recs!

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Things you love in Chicago

I’ve been a handful of times, but not in years, and would love recommendations on things to check out, great places to eat (I’m a vegetarian), and if there are cool places to do a drop-in art glass (jewelry, ceramics, anything tbh), I’d love recs!

Hannah M. Wilde · Answer

Dark matter coffee: The best coffee plus every coffee shop is a work of art.

Lily Gedney · Answer

Logan Square for drinks & dining: The best restaurants and drinks in the city are in this hood:

Giant

Lula

Middlebrow

Loaf Lounge

Longman & Eagle (has a small in upstairs!)

Parson’s

Best Intentions

There’s also a great farmers market on Sundays, a revived independent movie theatre and great bookstore (next to Lula).

Daniel Day-Louis-Dreyfus · Answer

Kasama & Vaca’s: No line is too long for a Kasama breakfast sandwich or Vaca’s Creamery sundae. The soft serve and toppings are vegan but you’d never guess — delectable. When picking up your sandwich, heed the impulse for Calamansi lemonade.

rory · Answer

open orchestra rehearsal at millennium park: my favorite event in Chicago, magical

Karen Fischer · Answer

Native Foods Cafe: I love this restaurant! It's quick service, and I believe it's all vegan. Double check that, but there are locations downtown, Wicker Park, Lakeview, etc.

Megan P · Answer

loba pastry + coffee: I will always get a pineapple sourdough muffin and emmie (essentially a sesame canélé in the shape of a bundt) then whatever other special items I want. I’m also extremely partial to the white chocolate curry scone. The baristas are so nice and the interior is so warm. I love it here! Everyone I take here always wants to come back.

Mary · Answer

bon femmes: The cutest store with lots of events/workshops

Amy · Answer

Handlebar: for brunch followed by an amble around wicker park!