Chicago/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on November 12, 2019
Explore the 5 most popular spots in Chicago's Greektown neighborhoodMeli Cafe & Juice Bar. | Photo: Eda X./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Greektown has to offer? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Greek restaurant to a blow dry bar.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Greektown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Greek Islands Restaurant

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Topping the list is Greek and Mediterranean spot Greek Islands Restaurant. Located at 200 S. Halsted St. (between Adams and Quincy streets), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 1,817 reviews on Yelp.

The restaurant offers several dining spaces for both intimate dining and hosted parties. The menu features gyros, baked pasta, salads, seafood and more.

2. Meli Cafe & Juice Bar

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Next up is breakfast and brunch spot Meli Cafe & Juice Bar, which offers juices and smoothies and wraps, situated at 301 S. Halsted St. (between Gladys Avenue and Jackson Boulevard). With four stars out of 966 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The cafe offers farm-to-table dishes including omelettes, Benedicts, breakfast bowls and more. On the menu, look for the banana bread French toast, Nutella crepe, oatmeal and more.

3. Artopolis

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Bakery, cafe and Greek spot Artopolis is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 306 S. Halsted St. (between Gladys Avenue and Jackson Boulevard), four stars out of 879 reviews. 

Artopolis has a loft-style space and open-air kitchen. The menu features artisan breads, wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, salads and more.

4. WJ Noodles

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WJ Noodles, a Chinese spot that offers noodles and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 202 Yelp reviews. Head over to 810 W. Jackson Blvd. (between Green and Halsted streets) to see for yourself. 

WJ Noodles specializes in Chinese cuisine including noodles, ramen, rolled ice cream and boba tea. On the menu, look for the roast duck ramen, sesame chicken or the mango rolled ice cream.

5. Trixie Girl Blow Dry Bar

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Check out Trixie Girl Blow Dry Bar, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 64 reviews on Yelp. You can find the blow dry and blow out spot at 237 S. Halsted St. (between Jackson Boulevard and Adams Street). 

The business specializes in blowouts, but services include braiding, updos, makeup application and more.


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