Spending time in Andersonville? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brunch spot to an Italian restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Andersonville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Big Jones
Topping the list is bar, Southern and breakfast and brunch spot Big Jones. Located at 5347 N. Clark St. (between Summerdale and Balmoral avenues.), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 1,499 reviews on Yelp. The menu features fried chicken, pork rice and shrimp and grits.
2. Defloured
Next up is bakery Defloured, which offers desserts, cupcakes and more, situated at 1477 W. Balmoral Ave. (between Glenwood Avenue and Clark Street). With five stars out of 131 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Look for cookies, cake pops and scones on the menu.
3. Middle East Bakery & Grocery
Bakery, international grocery store and Middle Eastern spot Middle East Bakery & Grocery is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1512 W. Foster Ave., 4.5 stars out of 348 reviews. The spot's been open since 1981, according to the website.
4. First Slice Pie Cafe
First Slice Pie Cafe, a cafe that offers coffee and tea and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 335 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5357 N. Ashland Ave. (between Summerdale and Balmoral avenues.) to see for yourself. The menu also offers quiche, salads and sandwiches.
5. Calo Ristorante
Check out Calo Ristorante, which has earned four stars out of 988 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, at 5343 N. Clark St. (between Summerdale and Balmoral avenues). Look for risotto, ravioli and pork chops on the menu.
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