As thorough as our critics are, nobody knows the city’s restaurants, coffee shops, bars, stores, storefront theaters and music venues like Time Out readers.
With this in mind, back in October we launched the Love Chicago Awards to find out more about the local businesses that make your area of the city incredible. Now, after an intense voting period in which nearly 7,000 of you had your all-important say, it’s our great pleasure to reveal the neighborhood spots you love above all others. There were a few close calls (and a few freakin’ landslides), but through it all one thing was clear: Chicagoans are truly passionate about their neighborhoods.
All of which just leaves us to say congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and a hearty thanks to everyone who voted. Now get out there and show your winners some love.
Top local businesses by neighborhood
Things to do
Far North Side
Things to do
North Side
Things to do
Near North Side
Things to do
South Side
Things to do
Northwest Side
Things to do
West Town
Top local businesses by category
Restaurants
Restaurants
Bars
Bars
Restaurants
Coffee shops
Shopping
Shops
Music
Music venues
Theater
Storefront theaters
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