Chicago, according to locals

Delilah's draws repeated recommendations for its extensive whiskey selection.

Best Intentions in Logan Square has enthusiastic fans of its cocktails and value.

Longman & Eagle in Logan Square draws strong recommendations for whiskey, bourbon and cocktails, with several patrons also praising the food.

Four Moon Tavern in Roscoe Village draws repeated praise for its food, including individual recommendations for the Reuben, quiche, BLT and chicken tenders.

Meadowlark in Logan Square draws repeated cocktail recommendations, including suggestions for dates.

Dark Matter receives recommendations across its Chicago coffee bars, including the Mothership on Western.

Kasama's pastries earn strong praise, particularly the ube-and-huckleberry basque cake and truffle croissant.

Do-Rite receives recommendations across Chicago, including explicit praise for the Erie shop.

Lost Larson is recommended in Andersonville and elsewhere in Chicago.

Loba draws praise for inventive pastries, especially the mole croissant and cheese kouign-amann, alongside its coffee.

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club is recommended across its Chicago locations, pooled on this North Park pin.

The breakfast burrito is the clearest recurring recommendation at Lula Cafe, with pancakes also earning praise.

Golden House attracts breakfast recommendations for its old-school atmosphere and value.

Golden Nugget receives breakfast recommendations across Chicago, including Lawrence Avenue.

Kasama's breakfast sandwich divides diners more than its pastries: supporters call it exceptional, while others find it ordinary, soggy or overhyped.

Across its Chicago locations, Lou Malnati's has a strong following for deep dish and butter crust, while its lighter, crispy thin crust earns its own recommendations.

Pequod's on Clybourn draws widespread recommendations for thick pan pizza.

Across its Chicago locations, The Art of Pizza is repeatedly recommended for deep dish, stuffed pizza and pan slices.

Piece in Wicker Park earns repeated recommendations for New Haven-style pizza and white pies.

Pizza Lobo's Chicago outlets attract recommendations for cheese and white pizzas as well as casual hangouts.

Red Hot Ranch draws broad support for its double cheeseburger and value across Chicago outlets.

Au Cheval remains a widely recommended burger, with bacon and egg singled out by diners who order them as toppings.

Leavitt's smash burger earns strong support, including praise for its lacy edges and a balance between a thin patty and a substantial burger.

The StopAlong's burger is a frequent favorite, with recommendations covering its Chicago locations, including the Milwaukee Avenue branch.

Gretel's burger has many enthusiastic supporters, including diners who place it among Chicago's best.

People often name Lula Cafe when asked for brunch, and some call it a favorite.

People recommend Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club for brunch across its Chicago locations; one commenter places a branch on Damen by the Brown Line.

People recommend M Henry's for brunch, and many place it in Andersonville; one commenter names the Clark Street and Hollywood location, which is the one listed here.

People recommend Uncle Mike's Place for brunch, and some point to its Filipino breakfast.

People name Dove's Luncheonette as a brunch pick, and a few call it a favorite.

Bavette's draws broad support among the steakhouse recommendations, though not everyone prefers its steak.

Red Hot Ranch is recommended across Chicago outlets, represented here by the named Armitage branch.

Paulie Gee's draws repeated pizza recommendations across its Chicago business; two commenters specifically recommend the Logan Square outlet represented here.

Fat Chris's draws strong support in the Detroit-style pizza discussion, but its sauce divides diners.

Lou Mitchell's receives repeated breakfast recommendations.

Boeufhaus stands out for dry-aged steak rather than a grand downtown steakhouse setting.

Gibsons on Rush Street draws recommendations for an old-school atmosphere, a lively bar and substantial steaks.

Asador Bastian attracts strong recommendations for steak, alongside praise for its bone marrow potatoes and special-occasion atmosphere.

Tango Sur draws recommendations for Argentinian steak in a neighborhood setting, with diners often emphasizing value and bringing their own wine.

Gibsons Italia combines steak recommendations with repeated praise for the river and skyline views.

Recommendations span Sushi Taku's Chicago outlets; the listed location is Logan Square.

Kai Zan draws strong recommendations for value, with diners describing an enjoyable alternative to the most expensive omakase counters.

312 Fish Market's counter inside 88 Marketplace draws recommendations for sushi platters and value.

Diners recommend Sushi-San across its Chicago outlets; the listed location is Lincoln Park.

Momotaro's hand rolls receive praise, and two diners single out the aburi beni toro.

Indienne is a modern Indian tasting-menu restaurant in River North, and most commenters who mention it recommend it.

Ghareeb Nawaz has several locations, and commenters who name a branch mostly mean the one on Devon Avenue.

Nadu draws more recommendations than warnings, but it is divisive.

Most people who mention The Spice Room recommend it, and it comes up often as a place for spicy food.

Most commenters recommend Basant, a modern Indian restaurant near Lincoln and Byron, and several mention its patio or outdoor tables.

Shaw's Crab House is recommended by many commenters, and the oyster bar is the part they send people to.

Calumet Fisheries is praised mainly for its smoked fish.

Duke of Perth, near Clark and Diversey, is a place that many commenters name first for fish and chips, and a couple call it the best in the city.

Half Shell is a casual, dive-like seafood spot in Lincoln Park that many commenters recommend.

Armitage Alehouse is recommended mostly for fish and chips.

Visitors repeatedly praise the Art Institute's collections, including Impressionist paintings, Japanese prints and the Chagall windows.

Visitors repeatedly recommend this hands-on science museum for children, while also finding plenty for adults to explore.

Visitors repeatedly praise the Field's natural-history collections, especially its dinosaur displays, and several say a thorough visit can take a full day or longer.

Visitors repeatedly praise this Hyde Park museum's ancient collections, including Egyptian and Mesopotamian material.

Commenters repeatedly recommend this Pilsen art museum as a smaller alternative to the city's larger institutions.

Most visitors recommend Myopic Books in Wicker Park, and several point to its large used selection, including out-of-print and classic titles.

Most visitors recommend Open Books, a used bookstore with multiple Chicago locations, and several visitors name its Pilsen shop.

Many visitors recommend this Lakeview bookstore on Broadway, and several praise its selection.

Many visitors name Quimby's in Wicker Park as a go-to for zines, and visitors also point to its comics.

Many visitors recommend Ravenswood Used Books on Montrose near Damen, and several describe packed shelves that reward digging.

Most visitors recommend the Art Institute, and many single out the Impressionist collection and the arms and armor galleries, and a couple name the Chagall windows as highlights.

Most visitors recommend Lincoln Park Zoo, and many cite its free entry and several its location in the park as the draw.

Several visitors praise the game-day atmosphere at Wrigley Field, and several say the bleachers are enjoyable even for people who don't follow baseball.

Many visitors recommend this offbeat museum, and several name it when asked for weird Chicago museums.

Most visitors recommend the Chicago Riverwalk, and many tie it to summer, with several saying they enjoy strolling along it.

Most diners recommend this Logan Square shop, and many single out the noodles for their texture.

Most people who weigh in recommend Ramen Wasabi, and many call it a favorite.

Many people recommend Oiistar as a favorite, and several single out the Wicker Park location.

Most people recommend High Five Ramen, and one commenter finds the broth richly flavored with excellent chashu and noodles.

Most people who weigh in recommend Rudy's Ramen, and many name it among the city's top ramen spots.

Most visitors recommend Garfield Park Conservatory, and one praises its plant collection from around the world.

Many visitors recommend Horner Park, which sits along the river.

Most people recommend Humboldt Park, and several describe seeing birds there, including a bald eagle.

Several visitors mention the park's old wooden castle-style playground, and one says its design is unusual.

Several people report beavers in the South Pond.