Your guide to the 4 top spots in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood

Your guide to the 4 top spots in Chicago's Old Town neighborhoodMama Milano's Pizza Bar | Photo: Christina S./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on June 08, 2020

Looking to uncover all that Old Town has to offer? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a spice spot to an Asian restaurant.

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

1. The Spice House

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Topping the list is The Spice House, a spot to score herbs and spices and more. Located at 1512 N. Wells St. (between Burton Place and North Avenue.), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 396 reviews on Yelp.

2. Mama Milano's Pizza Bar

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Next up is bar and Italian spot Mama Milano's Pizza Bar, serving pizza and more, situated at 1419 N. Wells St. (between Burton Place and Schiller Street). With 4.5 stars out of 193 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

3. La Fournette

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Bakery, patisserie/cake shop and breakfast and brunch spot La Fournette is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1547 N. Wells St. (between Burton Place and North Avenue), 4.5 stars out of 465 reviews.

4. Forastero

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Forastero, a Korean and Asian fusion spot that offers tacos and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 381 Yelp reviews. Head over to 449 W. North Ave. (between Hudson and Cleveland avenues.) to see for yourself.


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