Spending time in West Town? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a deli to a hair salon.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in West Town, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Nini's Deli
Topping the list is Nini's Deli, a spot to score sandwiches, empanadas and coffee and tea. Located at 543 N. Noble St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 851 reviews on Yelp.
Nini's Deli specializes in Latin cuisine with Mexican and Cuban influences. On the menu, look for the beef or chicken empanada, the vegetarian sandwich with black beans and sweet plantains or the grilled turkey sandwich with pickled jalapeños.
2. Little Goat Diner
Next up is diner Little Goat Diner, situated at 820 W. Randolph St. (between Green and Halsted streets). With four stars out of 4,449 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The restaurant is a spin off of the classic American diner serving breakfast all day. On the menu, look for the corned beef hash with eggs, the French toast with strawberries or the grilled cheese with apple-tomato relish.
3. Green Street Smoked Meats
Cocktail bar and beer bar Green Street Smoked Meats, which offers barbecue and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 112 N. Green St. (between Washington Boulevard and Randolph Street), 4.5 stars out of 1,563 reviews.
Green Street Smoked Meats specializes in house smoked meats. Think Texas-inspired barbecue. On the menu, look for the pulled pork sandwich, the smoked salmon or the beef short rib.
4. The Publican
The Publican, a diner and New American and breakfast and brunch spot, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 3,151 Yelp reviews. Head over to 837 W. Fulton Market to see for yourself.
The Publican specializes in oysters, seafood, and pork. On the menu, look for the pork shank with spiced walnuts and cider jus, the halibut with arugula and sesame oil or the butter and garlic mussels.
5. Edit Salon
Check out Edit Salon, which has earned five stars out of 247 reviews on Yelp. You can find the hair salon at 1369 W. Chicago Ave.
The salon specializes in cuts and colors. Services include up-dos, balayage, ombre, all over color and more.
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