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Old School in Uptown & North Side
Chicago institutions and legacy spots that have been serving the neighborhood for decades.
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Thai Fusion Noodles Inc.
Irving Park · $$
Irving Park · $$
Thai Fusion Noodles Inc.“Delicious food and a great addition to the neighborhood” — Donny Harder
4.4 ★74 reviews·Opens at 11:30AM
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Immm Rice & Beyond
Uptown · $
Uptown · $
Immm Rice & Beyond“The dish had amazing taste, flavor, and textures: the noodles were perfectly sticky and absolutely delicious” — Mona
4.6 ★850 reviews·Opens at 11:30AM
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Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
Ravenswood · $$
Ravenswood · $$
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria“The pizzas are beautifully balanced—soft, airy crust with just the right amount of char, high-quality ingredients, and classic flavors done right” — 75
4.7 ★3,304 reviews·Opens at 11:30AM
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