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Hidden Gem in Lakeview & North Center
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iCafe Chicago
North Center
North Center
iCafe Chicago“Overall Soup was superlicious ribeye was okay and Turkish tea was a no but the bread served was freshly baked and was perfectly spongy will definitely revisit” — Jolly R
4.4 ★807 reviews·Opens at 11AM tomorrow
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Paku Paku Sushi
Roscoe Village · BYOB
Roscoe Village · BYOB
Paku Paku Sushi“The sushi was incredibly delicious, with fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors” — Sebastian C
4.9 ★84 reviews·Opens at 11:30AM tomorrow
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Comfort's African Cuisine
Lakeview · $$
Lakeview · $$
Comfort's African Cuisine“This has quickly become our new favorite restaurant in the neighborhood” — Bill
4.4 ★146 reviews·Opens at 12 tomorrow
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