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Best Restaurants in Uptown, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in Uptown, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 14 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Lucy's, Everybody's Coffee, and Michael's Original Pizzeria. 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 Uptown

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

  1. #1

    Lucy's

    Smash & Fried

    Crispy fried chicken and smash burgers in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.

    4570 N Broadway Ave · Uptown

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 85.25
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  2. #2

    Everybody's Coffee

    Community Café

    A mission-driven community café in Chicago's Uptown serving quality coffee and connection.

    935 W Wilson Ave · Uptown

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: 4.9

    FoodIndex Score 83.13
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  3. #3

    Michael's Original Pizzeria

    Tavern Pizza

    Authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza with a full bar in Uptown.

    4091 N Broadway · Uptown

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 82.05
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  4. #4

    Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood

    Chinese BBQ & Seafood

    An authentic Chinese BBQ and seafood restaurant in Chicago's Uptown on Winthrop Avenue.

    5009 N Winthrop Ave · Uptown

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 80.53
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  5. #5

    Emerald City Coffee

    Neighborhood Café

    A welcoming neighborhood café and coffee shop in Uptown's Wilson Avenue.

    1224 W Wilson Ave · Uptown

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.9

    FoodIndex Score 79.41
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  6. #6

    Klein's Bakery & Cafe

    Artisan Bakery & Café

    An artisan bakery and café on North Broadway in Uptown / Buena Park.

    4155 N Broadway · Uptown

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 79.13
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  7. #7

    First Sip Cafe

    Neighborhood Café

    A welcoming neighborhood café and coffee shop in Uptown's Argyle Street corridor.

    1057 W Argyle St · Uptown

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 78.80
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  8. #8

    Taco Maya

    Fast-Casual Mexican

    Fast-casual Mexican tacos and burritos in Chicago's Uptown on North Broadway.

    3955 N Broadway · Uptown

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 76.63
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  9. #9

    Las Piñatas de Chicago

    Mexican Celebration

    A festive Mexican restaurant and piñata destination on Wilson Avenue in Uptown.

    1313 W Wilson Ave · Uptown

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: — Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.55
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  10. #10

    Artemio's Bakery

    Mexican Panadería

    A beloved Mexican panadería on Sheridan Road in Uptown.

    3904 N Sheridan Rd · Uptown

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.16
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  11. #11

    Ridman's Coffee

    Neighborhood Coffee

    A neighborhood coffee shop serving Uptown's Clark Street community.

    4758 N Clark St · Uptown

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 75.81
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  12. #12

    Taco & Burrito House

    Classic Taqueria

    A classic Chicago taco and burrito house in Uptown on North Broadway.

    3939 N Broadway · Uptown

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 75.57
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  13. #13

    Jakes Pup In the Ruf

    Chicago Hot Dog Stand

    A classic Chicago hot dog stand in Uptown on North Sheridan Road.

    4401 N Sheridan Rd · Uptown

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 75.24
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  14. #14

    La Pâtisserie P

    French Pâtisserie

    A refined French pâtisserie on West Argyle Street in Uptown.

    1050-52 W Argyle St · Uptown

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.14
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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Uptown?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Uptown, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Lucy's, Everybody's Coffee, and Michael's Original Pizzeria.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in Uptown?
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