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The Best Late Night Eats When You're Drunk
It's late, you've been drinking, and you're hungry. Here's where to eat.
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Ludlow Liquors
Ludlow Liquors in Avondale is a polished version of a neighborhood dive with unique burgers, good cocktails, and a big back patio.
Gao's Kabob
Gao's Kabob is a small BYOB Chinese BBQ spot in Chinatown that's open late and has great grilled skewers.
No Vacancy
No Vacancy is a sports bar and restaurant in River North with lots of TVs, above-average bar food served late, and solid Happy Hour deals.
Warlord
Warlord is a fantastic Avondale restaurant with an ever-changing menu full of vegetables, meat, and seafood cooked with live fire.
Bad Habit
Bad Habit is a cocktail bar in Logan Square conveniently located next to Concord Music Hall.
Me Dee Cafe
Me Dee Cafe is a great BYOB Ravenswood Thai restaurant that's open until 1am—so it's perfect for a midnight bowl of congee and crispy pork salad.
Pizza Lobo
Pizza Lobo is an Andersonville restaurant with good pizza-by-the-slice, and a large outdoor patio that's perfect for large groups.
Au Cheval
Au Cheval in the West Loop has our favorite Chicago burger, but that’s not the only great thing on the menu.
Gilt Bar
Gilt Bar is the rare River North spot that’s easy to get into, and also has great food. Prepare for a lot of meat, butter, and salt.
Green Street Smoked Meats
Hip warehouse barbecue joint serving up some tasty meats and even better sides.
Nine Bar
Nine Bar is Chinatown's first speakeasy located in the back of Moon Palace Express in Chinatown.