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Explore the 5 top spots in Chicago's Palmer Square neighborhood

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Published on November 01, 2019
Explore the 5 top spots in Chicago's Palmer Square neighborhoodBang Bang Pie & Biscuits. | Photo: Tim M./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Palmer Square has to offer? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a biscuit shop to an Italian ice spot.

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

1. Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

Photo: Tim M./Yelp

Topping the list is bakery Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits, which offers coffee and tea and more. Located at 2051 N. California Ave. (between Mc Lean and Dickens avenues.), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,106 reviews on Yelp. Look for pumpkin cheesecake, apple pie and bacon biscuits on the menu.

2. 90 Miles Cuban Café

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Next up is cafe and Cuban spot 90 Miles Cuban Café, serving sandwiches and more, situated at 2540 W. Armitage Ave. (between Rockwell and Stave streets). With four stars out of 1,938 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The menu features empanadas, grilled cheese and ceviche.

3. Sip of Hope

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Sip of Hope, a spot to score coffee and tea and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 76 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3039 W. Fullerton Ave. (between Sacramento and Albany avenues.) to see for yourself. The menu offers cappuccino, espresso and hot coffee. 

4. Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House

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Check out Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House, which has earned four stars out of 592 reviews on Yelp. You can find the diner and breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot at 2294 N. Milwaukee Ave. (between Belden Avenue and, St. George CT). Look for Benedicts, biscuits and gravy and oatmeal on the menu.

5. Miko's Italian Ice

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Finally, there's Miko's Italian Ice, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 167 reviews. Stop by 2236 N. Sacramento Ave. (between Lyndale and Palmer streets) to hit up the spot to score shaved ice and more next time you're in the neighborhood. 


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