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Old School in Lakeview & North Center
Chicago institutions and legacy spots that have been serving the neighborhood for decades.
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John's Place
Roscoe Village · $$
Roscoe Village · $$
John's Place“The cheese curds legitimately could be the best in the city” — Kyle
4.5 ★435 reviews·Opens at 10AM
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Sal's Trattoria
Lakeview · $$
Lakeview · $$
Sal's Trattoria“The Burrata was amazing and is a must try - well toasted slices of bread served with delicious pesto, jam and burrata were to die for” — Nisha Jacob
4.6 ★475 reviews·Opens at 5
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Rice'N Bread
Lakeview · $ · BYOB
Lakeview · $ · BYOB
Rice'N Bread“I don't think you can go wrong but I am a big fan of the Ki ma ri for an appetizer for a delightful crunch with some delicious flavors” — Jared Day
4.6 ★732 reviews·Opens at 10AM
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