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Best Restaurants in North Center, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in North Center, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 6 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Coffee Joint, The Bad Apple, and Ritual Coffeehouse. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Pizza, Burgers, and Coffee and other categories.

Top Restaurants in North Center

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    Coffee Joint

    Neighborhood Café

    A casual, welcoming neighborhood café on Irving Park Road in North Center.

    2059 W Irving Park Rd · North Center

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 85.95
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  2. #2

    The Bad Apple

    Craft Burger Bar

    An acclaimed craft burger bar with local beers in Chicago's North Center.

    4300 N Lincoln Ave · North Center

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 82.40
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  3. #3

    Ritual Coffeehouse

    Neighborhood Coffeehouse

    A welcoming neighborhood coffeehouse on Irving Park Road in North Center.

    1821 W Irving Park Rd · North Center

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.6 Uber Eats: 5.0

    FoodIndex Score 81.52
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  4. #4

    El Taco Toro

    Neighborhood Taqueria

    A neighborhood Mexican taqueria in Chicago's North Center on Irving Park Road.

    1415 W Irving Park Rd UNIT A · North Center

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 79.17
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  5. #5

    Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    Deep Dish

    Lou Malnati's legendary deep dish serving Chicago's North Center.

    4340 N Lincoln Ave · North Center

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 75.33
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  6. #6

    Captain Shrimp

    Shrimp House

    A neighborhood shrimp house and Chicago classic on Irving Park Road in North Center.

    1901 W Irving Park Rd · North Center

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 70.95
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Best Food in North Center

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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in North Center?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in North Center, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Coffee Joint, The Bad Apple, and Ritual Coffeehouse.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in North Center?
We blend Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals into one FoodIndex Score. Rankings are independent and not paid placements.
Which foods can I filter in North Center?
Open Best Food in North Center for category rankings such as Pizza, Burgers, and Coffee. For the wider city list, visit Best Restaurants in Chicago.
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