Location: North Side
Top Things to do in North Side
The 10 Best Food & Drink in North Side, Illinois (IL)
The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
Restaurants in Chicago
1. Chicago Beer Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 533 reviews
Chicago Beer Experience Beer Tours offer highly-rated walkable beer tasting and bar tours in Chicago. You'll taste several craft beers while learning about Chicago history from 1833 to the present. Tours are led by trained guide, who will weave Chicago history and beer together in a fun, informative way. We visit iconic establishments, some of which have been around since the days of Prohibition. Perfect for men and women ages 21 to 121, individuals and groups, from bachelor parties to corporate outings, we've got something for everyone!
2. Cook au Vin Cooking Class
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
- Cooking classes- Pastry classes- Bread classes- Private parties- Catering
Reviewed By SusanM894 - Elkhorn, United States
This is a must do. My friends and I did the Bordeaux Menu on 1/8/2020 with Ryan and a number of other people. It was a fantastic experience and exceeded our expectations. Ryan was able to manage all of us and get us all involved in the preparation of our meal. We learned a lot of tips, had fun preparing the meal, got to wear chef's hats and aprons, and we all gathered around a table for a wonderful meal. What a concept to get so many people together and then to have us all work together to prepare a larger meal, from appetizers through dessert. Ryan did a great job with us. Will be back.
3. The Social Table
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
4. Logan Square Farmers Market
5. Puzzle International
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Puzzle International, is an innovative travel company that offers a premium travel experience that is tailor-made for your needs, wants, and dreams. Whether it be a tour that includes an adventurous hike to the top of a stunning mountain view, an art lovers’ discovery tour, a culinary journey anywhere in the world, or a family-focused reunion, we’re here to make it happen.
6. Chicago Distilling Company
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Chicago Distilling Company is a family owned and operated Craft Distillery in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We offer tours, tastings, cocktails and bottles for sale of each of our spirits hand crafted and aged on site. We are open Thursday - Saturday at 5pm and select Sundays.
Reviewed By Qlippoth - Chicago, United States
Got there early for a tour on Valentine's Day, tour was booked solid so the place was lively. Got two cocktails while chatting with the helpful and informative bartenders, both were excellent. Very focused on their amazing spirits and really showcasing what they are doing at Chicago Distilling Company! Had a draft cocktail just before the tour began, also great, a really neat idea born of marketing but wonderfully executed. Next the tour, Master Brewer Johnathon gave us all the information one could want on distilling in this amazing space and even though the tour was packed with folks he managed it well. Super informative and educational, I had an amazing time. Tastings during the tour sealed the deal for me on whether I'd be taking some of their wares home (3 bottles and I'll be back) and really highlighted the amazing products they are making. If you like gin, bourbon or rye then you'd be doing yourself a disservice walking past this place and not getting a drink. Straight up their rye may be the best I have ever had. In a cocktail it was alao wonderful (had it in the rye focused sazerac and it as a winner). A true gem of the city and the neighborhood, I look forward to returning some time soon and will make it a regular stop if I have guests or visitors even slightly interested in distilling!
7. Half Acre Beer Company
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 282evanc
Awesome little spot in Lakeview that has amazing beer and great burritos to compliment! I try to make it up here regularly for the growler fills from the attached retail shop but will stop by the taproom from time to time. It is pretty small and it fills up in a hurry so keep that in mind if you are planning to visit on a weekend. One of my all time favorite beers is one of their seasonals - Gone Away, but they have many other great offerings such as Vallejo, Tuna, Daisy Cutter (and its variations), and a variety of limited releases, many of which are excusive to this spot.
8. Evanston Cellars - Wine Trail Tours
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
We offer tours of regional vineyards in Michigan and Illinois. Wine trails, vineyards, and wineries are part of the romance of the Midwest but most wine lovers know very little about the wine industry in the Midwest. Let us help you discover Midwest Wine Country! We will guide you in exploring the wine country that is within a short drive from Chicago. We'll make all the preparations and do the driving. We even include lunch. Just sit back and relax without worrying about the drive home.
9. Chicago Brewery Tours
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Chicago #1 Brewery Tour!
10. Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago
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4.5 based on 256 reviews
One of the best ways to get to know a location is by tasting the local food. Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago's 3-hour Food and History walking tours unlock the city's most interesting neighborhoods by exploring their culinary delights. We sample delicious food tastings at amazing specialty food stores, ethnic eateries, well-known food purveyors and off-the-radar establishments
