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A Foodie's Introduction To The West Loop Through Photos

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Chicago’s West Loop has a wealth of places to find top-notch food and drink. This neighborhood is a foodie’s dream, offering masterpieces from crafty cocktails to mouthwatering burgers. We put this list together based on personal recommendations and found the best Instagram photos to showcase the appeal.
Roister by the Alinea Group is one of the most recent additions to the West Loop.

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Another recent addition, Moneygun is super-stylish and the perfect spot for a happy hour.

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Sawada Coffee, definitely the best spot for a delicious (and also beautiful) latte.

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True to its name, Publican Quality Meats has some of the best, most delicious meats in the city.

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You will never be disappointed by a juicy burger from Au Cheval.

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Stephanie Izard is one of the most well-known chefs in Chicago and her creations are flawless, especially this chocolate sundae.

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Cold Storage is a hot spot for seafood, and this oyster shot further proves its happy hour is one of the best.

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RM Champagne Salon has the ability to create the most potent and inventive cocktails, and we love their beverages even more when they dedicate them to Prince.

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When people think of Chicago, they generally think of deep dish; think again. Forno Rosso will show you how Italians do pizza (hint: there’s plenty of mozzarella involved).

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Formento’s chocolate cake will never disappoint, especially with fudge dripping from its top layer of dark chocolate.

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Blackwood BBQ has six in-house savory sauces. How can you turn down this barbecue?

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Shoutout to Foxtrot for being able to deliver the best essentials (food and alcohol) in minutes but also for allowing shoppers in their West Loop location.

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Monteverde is known for their delicious Italian food, but they even make their own meringues in house. As you can see, they even age their own balsamic vinegar.

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Whether you’re looking for a new destination for Taco Tuesdays or a cold margarita on a hot summer day, Federales is the spot for you.

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WestEnd Bar Chicago is part of Four Corners Tavern Group, which means this place runs like a well-oiled machine. With efficient service and tasty bites, this is an ideal spot before or after a game at the United Center.

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Looking for a swanky night out on the town? Swift and Sons knows how to celebrate any occasion in style.

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Bar Takito even serves seasonal beverages; try this Coconut Horchata margarita.

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This is the best ramen in the city is at Ramen Takeya. Hands down.

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With constant innovations to their menu, Avec is the perfect spot for a date night or to bring visitors. Its sociable communal tables are just one of its unique characteristics.

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About the author

Katie was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Vanderbilt University as a Division I women's lacrosse player. She has been residing in Chicago since 2014. When she's not busy writing for Second City, Katie is most likely planning a trip or trying new restaurants around the city.

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