Best & Cool Bars in West Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned bars in West Chicago from other articles such as MVMT Blog, The Autobarn Volkswagen of Countryside, Secret Chicago, including the cool, fun, and roof top bars.

Best & Cool Bars in West Chicago

Beatrix
Beatrix
4.5 (1348 ratings)
Modern, all-day venue combining an American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe.
834 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
American restaurantBarCoffee shop
Mentioned by Chicago Tribune
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"Yasmin Gutierrez, executive pastry chef and partner at the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, created the cookies, with dough now available in six packs ($10.95) to take home and bake. Choose from chocolate chunk, butterscotch oatmeal, Nutella,, gluten-free raspberry filled coconut macaron and a house flavor called Magic (chocolate, toffee, marshmallow and cornflakes)."
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"One of the best ways for families to experience Beatrix is via its coffee and pastry bar, which is a full-fledged bakery inside the restaurant. The selection offers an overwhelming array of muffins, breads, cakes, scones and more. Something Beatrix does exceptionally well is cookies, particularly the chocolate chunk cookie."
Lula Cafe
Lula Cafe
4.7 (2061 ratings)
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
New American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeEclectic restaurantRestaurant
Momotaro
Momotaro
4.6 (1364 ratings)
Modern Japanese restaurant for sushi & robata, with a downstairs, Tokyo-influenced izakaya.
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
RestaurantBar
Sun Wah BBQ
Sun Wah BBQ
4.4 (1685 ratings)
Long-running Chinese eatery known for its Hong Kong-style BBQ dishes, plus beer & cocktails.
5039 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Chinese restaurantBar
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"UptownGather up your pandemic pod and prepare to sink your collective teeth into this Uptown fixture’s not-so-secret signature dish: a gut busting, multicourse bonanza showcasing an entire duck, freshly roasted and sporting a layer of ultra succulent, crispy skin, carved tableside for your mouthwatering pleasure by the family-run spot’s expert staff. If you don’t know, now you know.How to book: Call 773-769-1254 for reservations and take-out orders."
Mentioned by Cozymeal
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"The best restaurants in Chicago leave you eager to come back soon, and Sun Wah — a James Beard award-winning family eatery — is no exception. Delicious Chinese BBQ and Hong Kong specialties practically leap off the menu at hungry diners eager for an authentic Chinese dining excursion. Sun Wah BBQ | 5039 N."
avec Restaurant
avec Restaurant
4.6 (1473 ratings)
Inventive small & large plates served in a cozy, minimalist space with communal seating.
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Mediterranean restaurantBarBrunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"This long-time West Loop favorite is a pioneer in the business-oriented district, drawing crowds with vibrant Mediterranean cuisine. Small and large plates almost demand ordering extra, just to sample as many flavors as possible. Roasted skate wing is exemplary of the kitchen's finesse with seafood, while memories of chorizo-stuffed medjool dates will keep you up at night."
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"End your evening with dinner at Avec, an adorable, modern and warm spot where you can dine tapas-style. You absolutely must order the chorizo-stuffed dates. Holy moly, they are incredible!!!. You can thank me later."
Mentioned by Valentina's Destinations
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Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
4.5 (2016 ratings)
Steaks & basic Italian dishes in an old-fashioned setting filled with lots of sports memorabilia.
33 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Italian restaurantBarCatererEvent venueSteak house
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Undoubtedly one of the most successful restaurants in town, Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse has been one of the mainstays of Chicago's River North neighborhood since 1987. What makes Harry Caray's so popular are their prime aged steaks, chops, and other Italian favorites, all of which have earned this sophisticated restaurant the title of the Best Steakhouse in Chicago from the Chicago Tribune. In addition to their steaks and chops, other must-tries at Harry Caray's include Harry's Chicken Vesuvio, prime flat iron steak, Sicillian-style veal chops, and the lamb chops oreganato."
VU Rooftop Bar
VU Rooftop Bar
4.3 (682 ratings)
Massive spot with 3 bars, 2 patios & sweeping city views, New American fare & signature cocktails.
133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
BarRestaurant
Mentioned by The Rooftop Guide
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"VU Rooftop Bar is quite a new addition to the Chicago rooftop scene, opening in fall of 2018. This 13,000-square-foot rooftop bar, set 22 floors above the bustling McCormick Place, comes with a stylish indoor lounge, two rooftop terraces, three bars and some amazing and panoramic views over both the city skyline and Lake Michigan. Swanky, modern and spacious, here you can enjoy a locally driven beverage program and Chef Nolan Narut dishes, served nightly and as weekend rooftop brunch."
Mentioned by The Rooftop Guide
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"Rooftop brunch Chicago at VU Rooftop - Photo: www.vurooftop.com/. Opened in 2018, VU Rooftop is a spacious and modern indoor / outdoor lounge, set high above he bustling McCormick Place. Offering two rooftop terraces, here you can enjoy panoramic views over both the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan."
Aster Hall
Aster Hall
4.4 (283 ratings)
Fashionable 5th- & 6th-floor food court with unique upmarket eats, craft cocktails & choice wines.
900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
RestaurantBakeryBarFood courtLounge
Mentioned by Esrock Partners
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"It’s the foodie’s food court, offering a little something for everyone. Aster Hall includes 16 one-of-a-kind menus from the likes of Small Cheval, Doughnut Vault, Sushi Station, Green Street Smoked Meats, Chicago Char-Dogs and more. Order your food from the touch screens on the fifth floor and then head up to the welcoming, trendy décor of the sixth floor."
Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown)
Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown)
3.9 (809 ratings)
Eatery serving an expansive menu of both classic & less common Chinese entrees.
520 N Michigan Ave #420, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Chinese restaurantBarDim sum restaurantRestaurantSichuan restaurant
Mentioned by chicagofoodplanet.com
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"Acclaimed Chef Tony Hu has received international acclaim for his expertly executed Sichuan dishes at Lao Sze Chuan. The original spot that launched his culinary empire is still humming along on Wentworth Avenue, where you’ll find his signature three-chili chicken, mapo tofu, and more. Known for flavorful sauces, dry roasted chilis, and fiery spices, this regional-style of cooking is sure to satisfy the most adventurous palates."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"The kitchen uses plenty of Szechuan pepper, dried chilies, garlic and ginger to create flavors that are incredibly addictive. Our favorites are Chengdu dumplings, crispy Chinese eggplant with ground pork, twice-cooked pork, mapo tofu, Szechuan prawns and “chef’s special” dry chili chicken. Trust us or choose at random—you won’t be disappointed."
Mentioned by Make it Better
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"Locations in Chinatown, Uptown, Skokie, Aurora, Highland Park, Evanston, Downers Grove. A post shared by Lao Sze Chuan Downtown (@laoszechuanmagmile). Long recognized as one of the top Chinese restaurants in the U.S., Lao Sze Chuan spreads the wealth between many locations."
Menya Goku
Menya Goku
4.8 (36 ratings)
2207 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
RestaurantBarJapanese restaurantRamen restaurant

Best Spas in West Chicago

Exsalonce Salon
Exsalonce Salon
4.9 (242 ratings)
2150 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Beauty salonDay spaFacial spaHair careHair salonMassage therapistSports massage therapistHairdresser
Lena Rose Beauty
Lena Rose Beauty
4.8 (57 ratings)
4645 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Health and beauty shopCosmetics storeFacial spaHair removal serviceMake-up artistNail salonWellness center
Mentioned by PureWow
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"If you’ve ever read the ingredients label on your lotion and felt slightly freaked out, head to this green boutique spa. For hair removal, they do sugaring. Their nail services use only 5- to 10-free polishes (meaning they’re free of harsh chemicals)."
Freeze & Float Spa
Freeze & Float Spa
5 (93 ratings)
371 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Wellness centerFloating marketHealth spaMassage spaMassage therapistMeditation centerSaunaSpa
Mentioned by The Coliving Blog by Common | Resources for Shared Living
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"Freeze and Float offers three rejuvenating therapies totally unlike the traditional spa experience. Where a typical sauna heats the room, their infrared saunas use special heating units to raise your body temperature directly. That helps you break a healthy sweat and improve your circulation, so you can keep warm even after you’ve left."

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in West Chicago

Charnley-Persky House Museum
Charnley-Persky House Museum
4.6 (34 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Important example of early modern architecture from 1892 by Louis Sullivan & Frank Lloyd Wright.
1365 N Astor St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsHistory Museums
Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"The Charnley-Persky House Museum is in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. The location is famous for being one of the only surviving residential pieces designed by Louis Sullivan. Frank Lloyd Wright was also a contributor to the project; at the time of the house's construction, Wright worked for Sullivan."
Mentioned by ArchDaily
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"Description: Charnley-Persky House is one of the oldest houses of Chicago (with Glessner and Clarke Houses) and it is said to be the first modern house in Chicago. The red house next to it was built shortly before, and the differences are amazing. Tours are offered on Wednesday afternoons."
Graceland Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery
4.7 (112 ratings)4.5 (190 ratings)
Scenic burial grounds with many trees & tours of the tombs & headstones of notable figures.
4001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
CemeterySights & Landmarks
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"Potter Palmer, Marshall Field, Daniel Burnham, David Adler and Bruce Graham are just a handful of the notable burials at Graceland Cemetery in the Uptown neighborhood. While cemeteries may creep some people out, this one is notable for being a lush, tranquil place for Chicagoans to relax and enjoy the silence. The 2,000 trees and 50 species here are certified by the Morton Arboretum and carefully maintained."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Although cemeteries can be eerie to some, this spot is anything but scary. Bring a blanket, your favorite book and pop a squat under one of the many honey locust trees for a relaxing day in the shade."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Near Irving Park Road, this graveyard has crypts that are almost as strikingly designed as the city skyline. A number of Chicago's most…"
City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
4.5 (545 ratings)4 (190 ratings)
Chicago-focused gallery, specializing in photos, inside a 19th-century Gothic limestone landmark.
806 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Art gallerySights & LandmarksObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Housed in one of the most iconic Gothic Revival buildings in Chicago, and sitting right in the middle of the Magnificent Mile, the City Gallery is also a frequent venue for really cool exhibitions — currently Stand Up for Landmarks!. Protests, Posters & Pictures, which catalogs images, artifacts and ephemera relating to the seldom told story of public activism, outreach campaigns and governmental legislation. The building itself was constructed between 1867 and 1869, created for Chicago’s municipal water system."
Mentioned by Touropia
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"Designed by architect William Boyington, the 47 meter (154 foot) tall turreted Chicago Water Tower once played a critical role in the city’s water system. In 1871, a fire that began in a barn owned by Patrick and Catherine O’Leary quickly spread and destroyed the city’s entire business district. One of the few surviving structures of the infamous Great Chicago Fire, the Chicago Water Tower is a symbol of the city’s resilience."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"This free gallery is located within the historic Water Tower and features a rotating gallery of works by Chicago photographers and artists."

Best Diners in West Chicago

Frances' Deli and Brunchery
Frances' Deli and Brunchery
4.4 (409 ratings)
Deli that's been serving up traditional comfort food in an old-fashioned diner setting since 1938.
2552 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Brunch restaurantDeliDinerLunch restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantSandwich shop
Sarkis Cafe
Sarkis Cafe
4.5 (803 ratings)
Small mainstay draws crowds for its classic breakfast fare served in a diner-style environment.
2632 Gross Point Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeRestaurant
Mentioned by PureWow
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"This Evanston hole-in-the-wall has earned a devoted cult following among North Shore denizens. They flock here for Loretta—a sandwich, not a woman. A feast for $7, the Loretta layers white cheese, mayo, peppers, tomatoes, onions and your choice of bacon, ham, turkey or chorizo on a six-inch French roll."
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
4.7 (2265 ratings)
Hearty plates of diverse vegetarian & vegan diner fare dished out in sleek, casual surrounds.
2333 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Vegetarian restaurantDinerVegan restaurant
Mentioned by American Eats
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"Chicago Diner, founded in 1983, is vegetarian from the outset. While the restaurant provides several options for its customers, everything on the menu is entirely vegetarian. Vegetarian choices at this Chicago restaurant are all vegan, or else the menu can easily be modified to suit a vegan guest’s dietary needs."
Mentioned by PureWow
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"Proudly meat-free since 1983, Chicago Diner serves up classic diner staples without any animal products. Yep, there's steak and eggs, Reuben sandwiches and chilaquiles all without meat, cheese or eggs and just as good as the real thing. But it’s the oh-so-creamy milkshakes that will convert committed carnivores."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near West Chicago

Super 8 by Wyndham Aurora/Naperville Area
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West-Roselle
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$112.47 /night
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My Place Hotels Chicago West North Aurora
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$128.99 /night
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