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Cash Only in Lakeview & North Center
Hit the ATM first — these cash-only spots are worth the extra step for authentic, no-frills dining.
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Han Bat Restaurant
Lincoln Square · $
Lincoln Square · $
Han Bat Restaurant“I love how there were salt and pepper at the table so you can adjust everything to taste” — Christina Huynh
4.3 ★409 reviews·Opens at 8AM
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Chilam Balam
Lakeview · $$ · BYOB
Lakeview · $$ · BYOB
Chilam Balam“The food is outstanding - we enjoyed the wild mushrooms, the roasted Brussels sprouts, and my personal highlight was the Roasted Pork Belly with a perfectly crispy texture” — Bill
4.5 ★770 reviews·Opens at 5
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Cozy Noodles n' Rice
Lakeview · $$
Lakeview · $$
Cozy Noodles n' Rice“Food and beverages are absolutely amazing, can't stress that enough” — Kevin .Loewke
4.6 ★618 reviews·Opens at 11AM
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