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West Loop Gate / Greek Town
Map 4
Trains, buses and gyros define this ‘hood. From suburban 9 to 5-ers arriving on the Metra at Union Station to Megabus passengers traveling on a mega-budget, this is commuter central. While plenty of lofts have risen to jump start residential growth, there are an equal number of gritty pockets here, too. Not surprising when you consider that some passengers buy their bus tickets for $1, is it?
Landmarks
• Dugan’s on Halsted • 128 S Halsted St
312-421-7191
Sports bar in Greektown. Fantastic beer garden and favorite cop hangout.
• Union Station • 210 S Canal St
312-322-4269
Built in 1925, the architecture is not to be missed!
Nightlife
• Bin 36 • 161 N Jefferson St
312-755-9463
Wineology 101.
• Dugan’s on Halsted • 128 S Halsted St
312-421-7191
Lively Irish pub. Free popcorn to help soak up the booze.
• Dylan’s Tavern & Grill • 118 S Clinton St
312-876-2008
Unpretentious West Looper with grub.
• Haymarket Pub and Brewery •
737 W Randolph St
312-638-0700
Lesser-known member of Chicago’s beer scene with late-night eats.
• Lone Wolf • 806 W Randolph St
312-600-9391
Thematic drink suggestions match your dinner reservations down the street.
• Maude’s Liquor Bar • 840 W Randolph St
312-243-9712
Hogsalt cocktail bar.
• Snuggery • 222 S Riverside Plaza
312-441-9334
Commuter bar inside Union Station.
• Spectrum Bar & Grill • 233 S Halsted St
312-715-0770
Sports bar with Mediterranean flair.
Restaurants
• Athena • 212 S Halsted St
312-655-0000 • $$$
Goddess Athena-inspired outdoor and indoor.
• Au Cheval • 800 W Randolph St
312-929-4580 • $$
5-star flavor pairings in a more affordable diner vibe.
• Avec • 615 W Randolph St
312-377-2002 • $$
Small plates, big flavors, chefs’ hangout. ‘Nuff said.
• Blackbird • 619 W Randolph St
312-715-0708 • $$$$
Chic les plus ultra.
• Bombacigno’s J & C Inn • 558 W Van Buren St
312-663-4114 • $
Traditional Italian subs.
• Chicken & Farm Shop • 113 N Green St
312-521-8000 • $$$
UK poultry professionals on restaurant row.
• De Cero • 814 W Randolph St
312-455-8114 • $$$
Made-to-order tacos, fresh fruit cocktail, Mexican heaven.
• Dine • 733 W Madison St
312-602-2100 • $$$
Martinis and comfort food at the Crowne Plaza.
• Gold Coast Dogs • 225 S Canal St
312-258-8585 • $
Gotta have the dogs.
• Grace • 652 W Randolph St
312-234-9494 • $$$$$
Ultra fine dining on Restaurant Row.
• Greek Islands • 200 S Halsted St
312-782-9855 • $$$
Noisy, fun, crowd-pleasing spectacle.
• Green Street Smoked Meats • 112 N Green St
312-754-0431 • $$$
Smoked meat, curated cocktails, and crafted beer.
• High Five Ramen • 112 N Green St
312-754-0431 • $$
Artisanal ramen and alcoholic slushies.
• Jubilee Juice • 140 N Halsted St
312-491-8500 • $$
A Better Smoothie.
• Little Goat • 820 W Randolph St
312-888-3455 • $$
Comfy little sib to famed Girl and the Goat.
• Lou Mitchell’s • 565 W Jackson Blvd
312-939-3111 • $
Rub shoulders with local pols at this legendary grill.
• Meli Cafe & Juice Bar • 301 S Halsted St
312-454-0748 • $
Brunch spot makes us wanna challah.
• Momotaro • 820 W Lake St
312-733-4818 • $$$$
Stylish, comprehensive Japanese.
• Mr. Greek Gyros • 234 S Halsted St
312-906-8731 • $
The best late night gyro spot in the city, hands down.
• Nando’s • 953 W Randolph St
312-488-3062 • $$
South African chicken specialists.
• Nine Muses • 315 S Halsted St
312-902-9922 • $$$
Brick bars and backgammon.
This marks the beginning of foodie central in Chicago. Randolph Street includes some of the best upscale eats, from Girl and the Goat-related Little Goat to the date-friendly Avec. On a budget? Head to Mr. Greek Gyros. Wash it all down with a craft beer at Haymarket Brewing.
• The Parthenon • 314 S Halsted St
312-726-2407 • $$$
Creators of flaming saganaki!
• Pegasus Restaurant and Taverna •
130 S Halsted St
312-226-3377 • $$$
Rooftop garden—Chicago secret!
• Perez • 853 W Randolph St
312-421-2488 • $$
Standard Mexican fare, outstanding pico de gallo.
• Pizza East • 113 N Green St
312-521-8000 • $$$
Pizza multinational attempts to unwind deep dish stranglehold.
• Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs • 225 S Canal St
312-258-8477 • $
Dress down and dig in.
• Rodity’s • 222 S Halsted St
312-454-0800 • $$$
Greek lamb since 1972.
• Santorini • 800 W Adams St
312-829-8820 • $$$
Fish, shellfish, and roasted chicken. Yum.
• Sepia • 123 N Jefferson St
312-441-1920 • $$$$
Contemp. American with flare.
• Takumi • 555 W Madison St
312-669-1999 • $$
Tiny sushi spot with excellent lunch specials.
• Vivo • 838 W Randolph St
312-733-3379 • $$$$
Restaurant Row’s first residence of Italian dining.
Shopping
• Athenian Candle Co. • 300 S Halsted St
312-332-6988
Candles, curse-breakers, Greek trinkets, and much more.
• Greektown Music • 304 S Halsted St
312-263-6342
Music, T-shirts, hats—everything Greek!
• Northwestern Cutlery • 810 W Lake St
312-421-3666
The self-described “candy store for cooks.”
• Pan Hellenic Pastry Shop • 322 S Halsted St
312-454-1886
Greek sweets in Greektown.