Chicago, IL

Chicago on When It Was is 356 addresses and the 413 businesses that have occupied them, the oldest from 1844. 172 are still open today; 241 are gone, and 71 of the buildings themselves have been demolished. Every entry below opens a page with the full history of that address, and the map lets you slide the year and watch the city change.

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The Berghoff Restaurant

17 West Adams Street · 1898–present · 2 businesses here

Herman Berghoff sold his beer at the 1893 World's Fair, opened this Adams Street saloon in 1898, and kept it going through Prohibition with …

The Wieners Circle

2622 N. Clark St. · 1983–present · 2 businesses here

Around 1992 owner Larry Gold called a drunk customer a name to get his attention, and a Chicago tradition of mutual late-night abuse was bor…

Gino's East

162 E. Superior St. · 1966–present

Three cab drivers who "didn't know pizza from nothing" opened Gino's East in 1966; the deep-dish recipe came from Alice Mae Redmond, a cook …

Lou Mitchell's

565 W. Jackson Blvd. · 1923–present

William Mitchell named his 1923 restaurant for his son Lou, and the current building at 565 W. Jackson dates to 1949 and is on the National …

Pizzeria Uno

29 E. Ohio St. · 1943–present

Deep-dish pizza was invented here in 1943, though who actually invented it is still argued.

Ed Debevic's

640 N. Wells St. · 1984–2015 · 2 businesses here

Holy Name Cathedral

740 North State Street · 1875–present · 3 businesses here

Ithaki Estiatorio

314 S. Halsted St. · 2025–present · 2 businesses here

Chicago, decade by decade

• 1840s
  1 opened — College InnSee the map in 1845 →
• 1850s
  1 opened — Marshall Field and CompanySee the map in 1855 →
• 1860s
  2 opened — Henrici's, Graceland CemeterySee the map in 1865 →
• 1870s
  4 opened — Holy Name Cathedral, Chipp Inn, Palmer House, Schlogl'sSee the map in 1875 →
• 1880s
  4 opened — Schaller's Pump, Marge's Still, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Hull HouseSee the map in 1885 →
• 1890s
  19 opened — Lexington Hotel, Lexington Hotel (Al Capone's Headquarters), Metropole Hotel, Schofield's Flower Shop, and 15 moreSee the map in 1895 →
• 1900s
  19 opened — Ferrara Bakery, Scafuri Bakery, La Salle Hotel, LaSalle Hotel, and 15 moreSee the map in 1905 →
• 1910s
  18 opened — The Four Deuces, Colosimo's Cafe, Manhattan Brewing Company, Wabash Avenue YMCA, and 14 moreSee the map in 1915 →
• 1920s
  63 opened — The Lexington Hotel, The Metropole Hotel, Prairie Avenue Home, The 226 Club (Exchequer Restaurant & Pub), and 59 moreSee the map in 1925 →
• 1930s
  37 opened — Svea Restaurant, Al's Italian Beef, Frank Nitti's Office, Biograph Theater, and 33 moreSee the map in 1935 →
• 1940s
  18 opened — Binyon's, Army & Lou's, Father & Son Pizza, Leon's Bar-B-Q, and 14 moreSee the map in 1945 →
• 1950s
  10 opened — El Nopal Bakery, David's Restaurant, Governor's Table, Zum Deutschen Eck, and 6 moreSee the map in 1955 →
• 1960s
  29 opened — Eli's The Place For Steak, The Bakery, Nuevo Leon Restaurant, Gulliver's Pizza, and 25 moreSee the map in 1965 →
• 1970s
  35 opened — Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company (St. Valentine's Day Massacre Lookout Building), Lawry's The Prime Rib, Morton's The Steakhouse - Original, Fiore's Delicatessen, and 31 moreSee the map in 1975 →
• 1980s
  61 opened — The Red Lion Pub, Spiaggia, Everest, Ed Debevic's, and 57 moreSee the map in 1985 →
• 1990s
  24 opened — The Signature Room at the 95th, Tru, Mity Nice Bar & Grill, Pegasus Restaurant and Taverna, and 20 moreSee the map in 1995 →
• 2000s
  22 opened — Hot Doug's, Hackney's Printers Row, Uncommon Ground Devon, Hamburger Mary's Andersonville, and 18 moreSee the map in 2005 →
• 2010s
  29 opened — Dusek's Tavern, Takito, Revolution Brewing Brewpub, Girl & the Goat, and 25 moreSee the map in 2015 →
• 2020s
  16 opened — Jaleo, John's Food and Wine, Sen Thai & Ramen, Mariscos San Pedro, and 12 moreSee the map in 2025 →

Still here, and gone

By kind of place

Restaurant (49)

The 226 Club (Exchequer Restaurant & Pub) · Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company (St. Valentine's Day Massacre Lookout Building) · Svea Restaurant · The Ivanhoe Restaurant · Al's Italian Beef · Ferrara Bakery · Scafuri Bakery · Ed Debevic's (Original Location) · and 41 more

Filming Location (24)

Richard J. Daley Center / Daley Plaza · Ray's Music Exchange · 95th Street Bridge · Art Institute of Chicago · Wrigley Field · Wrigley Field (Blues Brothers Address) · Lower Wacker Drive · Chicago Board of Trade Building · and 16 more

Hotel (10)

Lexington Hotel · Lexington Hotel (Al Capone's Headquarters) · Metropole Hotel · La Salle Hotel · LaSalle Hotel · Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel · The Drake Hotel · The Blackstone Hotel · and 2 more

Theater (10)

Victory Gardens Biograph Theater · Granada Theatre · Marbro Theatre · Tivoli Theatre · Paradise Theatre · Vendome Theatre · Regal Theater · James M. Nederlander Theatre · and 2 more

Steakhouse (10)

Lawry's The Prime Rib · Morton's The Steakhouse - Original · Eli's The Place For Steak · Stock Yard Inn · Eli's Place for Steak · Swift & Sons · Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse · George Diamond Steakhouse · and 2 more

German (10)

Red Star Inn · Chicago Brauhaus · Zum Deutschen Eck · Golden Ox · Mirabell Restaurant · Chicago Brauhaus at DANK Haus · Bismarck Garden · Schlogl's · and 2 more

Polish (10)

Smakosz Restaurant · Pierogi Kitchen · Staropolska Restaurant · Red Apple Buffet · Jolly Inn Restaurant & Banquet Hall · Sophie's Busy Bee · Orbit Restaurant · Lutnia Restaurant · and 2 more

Soul Food (7)

Army & Lou's · Gladys' Luncheonette · Soul Queen · Edna's · Miss Lee's Good Food · Gladys Luncheonette · Poro Tea Room

Collections that cover Chicago

Every place in Chicago (356)

• 155 North Wacker Drive 155 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 · 2011–present
• 360 CHICAGO 875 N. Michigan Ave. · 2014–present
• 95th Street Bridge 95th St Bridge, Chicago, IL · 1980–present
• A Bit of Sweden 1011 Rush St. · 1925–present
• Aiello Brothers Bakery 473 W. Division Street · 1920–1929
• Al's #1 Italian Beef 1079 W. Taylor St. · 1938–present
• Al's Italian Beef 1022 W. Taylor Street · 1938–present · 4 businesses
• Ambria 2300 N. Lincoln Park West · 1980–2007
• Andy's Deli 1721 W. Division St. · 1970–1988
• Andy's Deli & Mikolajczyk Sausage Shop 5442 N. Milwaukee Ave. · 1988–present
• Ann Sather 909 W Belmont Avenue · 1945–present
• Ann's Bakery & Deli 2158 W Chicago Ave · 1965–present
• Army & Lou's 422 E. 75th St. · 1945–2011
• Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 · 1986–present
• Arun's Thai Restaurant 4156 N Kedzie Ave · 1985–2024
• Ashkenaz Deli 12 E. Cedar St. · 1910–2012
• Associates Center (Crain Communications Building) 150 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · 1987–present
• Au Cheval 800 W. Randolph St. · 2012–present
• Avec 615 W. Randolph St. · 2003–present
• Beatnik on the River 180 N. Wacker Dr. · 2018–present · 5 businesses
• Big Jim O'Leary's Saloon 4183 S. Halsted St. · 1893–1921
• Billy Goat Tavern 430 N. Michigan Ave. · 1964–present
• Binyon's 327 S. Plymouth Ct. · 1941–1995
• Biograph Theater 2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · 2009–present
• Bishop's Chili (Original) 1958 W. 18th St. · 1925–present
• Bismarck Garden 3760 N. Halsted St. · 1895–1923
• Bite Cafe 1039 N. Western Ave. · 1992–2020
• Blackbird 619 W. Randolph St. · 1997–2020
• Blue Angel 5310 N Milwaukee Ave · 1980–2011
• Bruna's Ristorante 2424 S. Oakley Ave. · 1933–present
• Busy Bee (Sophie's) 1546-1550 N. Damen Ave. · 1913–1998
• Cabrini-Green Housing Projects Division St & N Hudson Ave, Chicago, IL · 1992–present
• Cafe Bohemia 138 S Clinton St · 1936–1986
• Café Selmarie 4729 N. Lincoln Ave. · 1983–2024
• California Clipper 1002 North California Avenue · 1937–present
• Cape Cod Room 140 E. Walton Pl. · 1933–2016
• Carm's Beef & Italian Ice 1057 W. Polk St. · 1929–present
• Carnitas Uruapan 1725 W. 18th St. · 1975–present
• Carson's Ribs - River North 612 N. Wells St. · 1978–2018
• Championship Vinyl (High Fidelity) 1514 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · 2000–present
• Charlie Trotter's 816 W. Armitage Ave. · 1987–2012
• Chez Paree 610 N Fairbanks Ct · 1932–1960
• Chez Paul 660 N Rush St · 1945–1995
• Chicago Board of Trade Building 141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 · 2008–present
• Chicago Brauhaus 4732 N. Lincoln Ave. · 1965–2017
• Chicago Brauhaus at DANK Haus 4740 N. Western Ave. · 2020–present
• Chicago Defender Building 3435 South Indiana Avenue · 1920–1960
• Chicago Hilton and Towers 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 · 1993–present
• Chicago Lithuanian Auditorium 3133 S. Halsted St. · 1925–present
• Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder 2121 N Clark St · 1972–present
• Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company (St. Valentine's Day Massacre Lookout Building) 2122 N. Clark Street · 1972–present · 3 businesses
• Chicago Stadium 4124 West Madison Street · 1929–1994 · 2 businesses
• Chicago Union Station 210 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606 · 1987–present
• Chipp Inn 832 N. Greenview Ave. · 1874–present
• Cho Sun Ok 4200 N Lincoln Ave · 1980–present
• Clarke's Diner Belmont 930 W. Belmont Ave. · 1980–2015
• College Inn 71 E. Monroe St. · 1844–1973
• Colosimo's Cafe 2126 S. Wabash Avenue · 1910–1953
• Comiskey Park 333 West 35th Street · 1910–1990
• Como Inn 546 N. Milwaukee Ave. · 1924–2001
• Congress Plaza Hotel 520 S. Michigan Avenue · 1927–1933
• Conte Di Savoia 1438 W. Taylor St. · 1948–present
• Coq d'Or 140 E. Walton Pl. · 1933–present
• Daley's Restaurant 6257 S. Cottage Grove Ave. · 1892–present
• Dark Horse 3443 N. Sheffield Ave. · 2003–2020
• David's Restaurant 3100 S. Halsted St. · 1950–1984
• Demon Dogs 944 W. Fullerton Ave. · 1983–2004
• Dimmi Dimmi 1112 W. Armitage Ave. · 2025–present · 2 businesses
• Diner Grill 1635 W. Irving Park Rd. · 1937–present
• Ditka's 100 E Chestnut St · 1997–2019
• Double Door 1572 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · 2000–present
• Duck Duck Goat 857 W. Fulton Market · 2016–present
• Dusek's Tavern 1227 W. 18th St. · 2013–2023
• Ed Debevic's 640 N. Wells St. · 1984–2015 · 2 businesses
• Ed Debevic's 159 E. Ohio St. · 2021–present
• Edelweiss Cafe 104 W. Madison St. · 1905–1922
• Edna's 3175 W. Madison St. · 1966–2010
• Edwardo's Hyde Park 1321 E. 57th St. · 1980–2014
• Eggsperience Cafe 3233 N. Broadway · 2018–present
• El Nopal Bakery 3648 W. 26th St. · 1954–2015
• Eli's Place for Steak 215 E. Chicago Ave. · 1966–2005
• Eli's The Place For Steak 215 E. Chicago Ave. · 1966–2005
• Everest 425 S. Financial Pl., 40th Floor · 1986–2020
• Everleigh Club 2131 South Dearborn Street · 1900–1911
• Falco's Pizza 2806 W 40th Pl · 1964–present
• Fat Rice 2957 W Diversey Ave · 2012–2020
• Father & Son Pizza 2479 N. Milwaukee Ave. · 1947–2019
• Febo 2501 S Western Ave · 1933–1993
• Fiore's Delicatessen 2258 W. Erie St. · 1970–2021
• Fire 951 W. Fulton Market · 2024–2025 · 2 businesses
• Fluky's Maxwell St. & Halsted St. · 1929–1955
• Fluky's 6821 N. Western Ave. · 1929–2006
• Fluky's 6821 N Western Ave · 1998–2006
• Frances' Deli 2552 N Clark St · 1938–present
• Franks Residence (Bobby Franks House) 5052 South Ellis Avenue · 1910–present · 3 businesses
• Friar's Inn 343 S. Wabash Avenue · 1920–1929
• Frontera Grill 445 N Clark St · 1987–present
• Furama Restaurant 4936 N. Broadway St. · 1985–present
• Gale Street Inn 4914 N Milwaukee Ave · 1963–present
• Gandhi India 2601 W Devon Ave · 1983–2009
• Gandhi India Restaurant 2601 W Devon Ave · 1983–2009
• Gene & Georgetti 500 N. Franklin St. · 1941–present
• George Diamond Steakhouse 630 S Wabash Ave · 1950–1999
• Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse 1028 N. Rush St. · 1989–present
• Gino's East 162 E. Superior St. · 1966–present
• Girl & the Goat 809 W. Randolph St. · 2010–present
• Gladys Luncheonette 4527 S Indiana Ave · 1945–1997
• Gladys' Luncheonette 4527 S. Indiana Ave. · 1951–2003
• Gold Star Bar 1755 W. Division St. · 1938–present
• Golden Ox 1578 N. Clybourn Ave. · 1921–2014
• Governor's Table 3106 S. Halsted St. · 1955–1980
• Grace 652 W. Randolph St. · 2012–2017
• Graceland Cemetery 4001 North Clark Street · 1860–present
• Granada Theatre 6427 North Sheridan Road · 1926–1978
• Granato's Pizzeria Napolitana 907 W. Taylor St. · 1924–1961
• Greek Islands Restaurant 200 S. Halsted St. · 1971–present · 2 businesses
• Green Door Tavern 678 N. Orleans Street · 1921–present
• Green Street Smoked Meats 112 N. Green St. · 2014–present
• Guey Sam's 2205 S. Wentworth Ave. · 1901–present
• Gulliver's Pizza 2727 W. Howard St. · 1965–2022
• H.H. Holmes Murder Castle 601 West 63rd Street · 1892–1894
• Hackney's Printers Row 733 S. Dearborn St. · 2001–2016
• Hamburger Mary's Andersonville 5400 N. Clark St. · 2006–2020
• Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse 33 W. Kinzie St. · 1987–present
• Hatsuhana 160 E Ontario St · 1980–2006
• Healthy Food Lithuanian Restaurant 3236 S Halsted St · 1938–2009
• Heartland Cafe 7000 N. Glenwood Ave. · 1976–2018
• Helen's Ye Olde Lantern 10735 S Western Ave · 1950–1995
• Henrici's 67 W. Randolph St. · 1868–1962
• Henry Gerber House 1710 North Crilly Court · 1924–1925
• Henry's Hamburgers 3333 N Western Avenue · 1956–1978 · 2 businesses
• Hoe Sai Gai 75 W. Randolph St. · 1936–1962
• Holy Name Cathedral 735 N. State Street · 1926–1926
• Holy Name Cathedral 740 North State Street · 1875–present · 3 businesses
• Hot Doug's 3324 N. California Ave. · 2001–2014
• Hotel 71 (Wyndham Grand Chicago) 71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 · 2008–present
• House of Eng 5307 S Hyde Park Blvd · 1968–1987
• Huck Finn Donuts 3414 S Archer Ave · 1980–present
• Il Girasole 2700 N. Western Ave. · 2024–present
• India House 2548 W Devon Ave · 1975–present
• Italian Village 71 W. Monroe St. · 1927–present
• Ithaki Estiatorio 314 S. Halsted St. · 2025–present · 2 businesses
• Jacques French Restaurant 900 N Michigan Ave · 1935–1983
• Jaleo 500 N. Clark St. · 2020–2025
• James M. Nederlander Theatre 24 West Randolph Street · 1926–present · 3 businesses
• Jane Addams Hull-House Museum 3714 South Halsted Street · 1889–present · 2 businesses
• Jewelers Building 35 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 · 2011–present
• Jim's Original 1250 S. Union Ave. · 1939–present
• Jim's Original (Original Maxwell Street Location) 4183 S Halsted Street · 1939–2001 · 2 businesses
• John Barleycorn 658 West Belden Avenue · 1890–2014
• John Wayne Gacy House 8213 West Summerdale Avenue · 1972–1978
• John's Food and Wine 2114 N. Halsted St. · 2024–present
• Jolly Inn Restaurant & Banquet 6501 W. Irving Park Rd. · 1989–present
• Jolly Inn Restaurant & Banquet Hall 6501 W Irving Park Rd · 1989–present
• Kamehachi 1531 N Wells St · 1967–present
• Kasia's Deli 2101 W. Chicago Ave. · 1982–present
• Kelly's Pub 949 W. Webster Ave. · 1933–present
• King Joy Lo 57 W. Randolph St. · 1906–present
• Kon-Tiki Ports 505 N Michigan Ave · 1962–1986
• Kuma's Corner 2900 W. Belmont Ave. · 2005–present
• Kungsholm 100 E. Ontario St. · 1937–1971
• Kuntz-Remmler Co. Restaurant 299 S. Wabash Ave. · 1900–1928
• L'Escargot 701 N. Michigan Ave., Allerton Hotel · 1979–1993
• La Gondola 2914 N. Ashland Ave. · 1984–2024
• La Salle Hotel 221 North La Salle Street · 1909–1976 · 3 businesses
• La Sardine 111 N. Carpenter St. · 1998–2020
• La Villa 3638 N Pulaski Rd · 1976–present
• Lawry's The Prime Rib 100 E. Ontario St. · 1974–2020
• Le Perroquet 70 E Walton St · 1972–1991
• Leon's Bar-B-Q 1640 E. 79th St. · 1940–2011
• Leona's Taylor Street 1419 W. Taylor St. · 1984–2017
• Les Nomades 222 E Ontario St · 1978–2025
• Lexington Hotel 2135 S. Michigan Avenue · 1892–1980 · 3 businesses
• Lincoln Gardens (Royal Gardens) 459 East 31st Street · 1918–1927
• London House 360 N Michigan Ave · 1946–1975
• Los Comales 1544 W. 18th St. · 1988–present
• Lou Mitchell's 565 W. Jackson Blvd. · 1923–present
• Lou Mitchell's 565 W Jackson Boulevard · 1923–present
• Lou Mitchell's Restaurant 565 W Jackson Blvd · 1923–present
• Lower Wacker Drive Lower Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL · 2008–present
• Lutnia Restaurant 5532 W Belmont Ave · 1985–2020
• Lyon's Delicatessen (Nate's Deli) 807 W. Maxwell St. · 1925–1994
• Magic Pan 60 E Oak St · 1975–1989
• Manhattan Brewing Company 3901 S. Emerald Avenue · 1919–1968
• Manny's Deli 1141 S. Jefferson St. · 1964–present · 2 businesses
• Marge's Still 1758 N. Sedgwick St. · 1885–present
• Margie's Candies 1960 N. Western Ave. · 1921–present
• Mariscos San Pedro 1227 W. 18th St. · 2024–present
• Math Igler's Casino 1627 W Melrose St · 1923–1988
• Mel Markon's 2150 N Lincoln Park West · 1976–1989
• Mellow Yellow 1508 E 53rd St · 1976–2022
• Melrose Diner 3233 N. Broadway · 1961–2017
• Metropole Hotel 2300 S. Michigan Avenue · 1891–1975 · 2 businesses
• Middle East Bakery & Grocery 1512 W Foster Ave · 1981–present
• Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel 163 East Walton Place · 1927–present · 2 businesses
• Miller's Pub 134 S. Wabash Ave. · 1935–present
• Mirabell Restaurant 3454 W. Addison St. · 1977–2016
• Miss Lee's Good Food 203 E. Garfield Blvd. · 1998–2020
• Mister Kelly's 1028 N Rush St · 1953–1975
• Mity Nice Bar & Grill 835 N. Michigan Ave., Water Tower Place · 1993–2020
• Morton's The Steakhouse - Original 1050 N. State St. · 1978–2020
• Moto 945 W. Fulton Market · 2004–2016
• Mr. Beef 666 N. Orleans St. · 1979–present
• Mr. Brown's Lounge 2301 W. Chicago Ave. · 2009–present · 2 businesses
• My Pi 2417 N Clark St · 1978–2008
• Next Restaurant 953 W. Fulton Market · 2011–present
• Nookies Edgewater 1100 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. · 1985–2021
• Nookies Too 2114 N. Halsted St. · 1982–2023
• Noon O Kabab 4701 N. Kedzie Ave. · 1997–present
• Nuevo Leon 1515 W 18th St · 1962–2017
• Nuevo León / Cantón Regio 1510 W 18th Street · 1962–present
• Nuevo Leon Restaurant 1515 W. 18th St. · 1962–2015
• Ohio House Coffee Shop 600 N LaSalle Street · 1960–2013
• Old Heidelberg 14 W. Randolph St. · 1934–1951
• Old Jerusalem 1411 N Wells St · 1976–present
• Old Town Ale House 219 W. North Ave. · 1958–present
• Orange Garden 1942 W. Irving Park Rd. · 1924–present
• Orbit Restaurant 2948 N Milwaukee Ave · 1970–2004
• Oriole 661 W. Walnut St. · 2016–present
• Our Lady of the Angels School 909 North Avers Avenue · 1910–1958
• Our Lady of the Angels School 3820 West Iowa Street · 1910–1958
• Overton Hygienic Building 1 South State Street · 1923–present · 5 businesses
• Owen & Engine 2700 N. Western Ave. · 2009–2023
• Palm Tavern 446 East 47th Street · 1933–2001
• Palmer House 17 East Monroe Street · 1871–present
• Paradise Theatre 231 North Pulaski Road · 1928–1956
• Pegasus Restaurant and Taverna 130 S. Halsted St. · 1990–2017
• Pequod's Pizza 2207 N. Clybourn Ave. · 1992–present
• Peter Pan Snack Shop 7100 S Jeffrey Boulevard · 1945–1965
• Phoenix Restaurant 2131 S Archer Ave · 1995–present
• Piccadilly Pub 4749 N. Rockwell St. · 2025–present · 3 businesses
• Pierogi Heaven 169 N Wells St · 2010–2022
• Pierogi Kitchen 1856 W. North Ave. · 2024–present · 2 businesses
• Pilsen Park 2566 W. 26th St. · 1908–1963
• Pizzeria Uno 29 E. Ohio St. · 1943–present
• Plymouth Hotel (Elwood's Apartment) 22 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL · 1980–present
• Podhalanka 1549 W. Division St. · 1981–2024
• Pompei 1531 W. Taylor St. · 1909–present · 2 businesses
• Poro Tea Room 4415 S. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr · 1930–present
• Portillo's 100 W. Ontario St. · 1994–present
• Prairie Avenue Home 7244 S. Prairie Avenue · 1923–1952
• R.J. Grunts 2056 N Lincoln Park West · 1971–present
• Rainbo Club 1150 N. Damen Ave. · 1936–present
• Rainbo Club 1150 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · 2000–present
• Ray's Music Exchange 300 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653 · 1980–present
• Red Apple Buffet 3121 N. Milwaukee Ave. · 1989–2019
• Red Apple Buffet 6474 N. Milwaukee Ave. · 1992–present
• Red Apple Buffet 6474 N Milwaukee Ave · 1991–present
• Red Apple Buffet (Avondale) 3121 N Milwaukee Ave · 1989–2019
• Red Star Inn 1528 N. Clark St. · 1890–1970
• Regal Theater 4733 South Parkway · 1928–1968 · 2 businesses
• Revolution Brewing Brewpub 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. · 2010–2024
• Reza's Restaurant 5255 N. Clark St. · 1983–2023
• Rhumboogie Cafe 343 E. 55th St. · 1942–1947
• Riccardo's Restaurant & Gallery 437 N. Rush St. · 1934–1995
• Richard J. Daley Center / Daley Plaza 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 · 1980–present
• Richard Speck Murder House 2319 East 100th Street · 1964–1966 · 2 businesses
• Ricketts 2727 N Clark St · 1920–1975
• Ricobene's 252 W. 26th St. · 1946–present
• Ristorante Agostino 2817 N Harlem Ave · 1985–2022
• Rogers Park Residence 6832 Sheridan Road · 1922–1923
• Ronny's Steak House 100 W Randolph St · 1963–2020
• Rosebud on Taylor 1500 W. Taylor St. · 1976–present
• Russian Tea Time 77 E Adams St · 1993–present
• Sabatino's 4441 W Irving Park Rd · 1969–2018
• Salam Restaurant 4636 N Kedzie Ave · 1985–present
• Sally's Stage 6652 N Western Ave · 1977–1992
• San Soo Gab San 5247 N Western Ave · 1991–present
• Santorini 800 W. Adams St. · 1989–2020
• Scafuri Bakery 1337 West Taylor Street · 1904–present
• Schaller's Pump 3714 S. Halsted St. · 1881–2017
• Schlogl's 37 N. Wells St. · 1879–1946
• Schofield's Flower Shop 738 N. State Street · 1921–1924
• Schulien's 2100 W Irving Park Rd · 1948–1999
• Sen Thai & Ramen 4608 N. Western Ave. · 2024–present
• Seven Treasures 2312 S. Wentworth Ave. · 1986–2023
• Shaw's Crab House 21 E Hubbard St · 1984–present
• Shinnick's Pub 3758 S. Union Ave. · 1890–present
• Sieben Brewery 1466 North Larrabee Street · until 1924
• Simon's Tavern 5210 N. Clark St. · 1934–present · 2 businesses
• Smakosz Restaurant 5619 W. Lawrence Ave. · 1985–present
• Smyth 177 N. Ada St. · 2016–present
• Sophie's Busy Bee 1546 N Damen Ave · 1913–1998
• Soul Queen 9031 S. Stony Island Ave. · 1970–2009
• South LaSalle Street S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL · 2008–present
• Spiaggia 980 N. Michigan Ave. · 1984–2021
• SPOKO 723 W. Armitage Ave. · 2025–present · 2 businesses
• Spoon Thai 4608 N. Western Ave. · 2003–2024
• St. Patrick's Day Parade Route Dearborn St, Chicago, IL · 1993–present
• Standard India 2506 W Devon Ave · 1978–present
• Staropolska Restaurant 3030 N Milwaukee Ave · 1978–present
• Stella's Diner 3042 N. Broadway St. · 1962–present
• Stock Yard Inn 4178 S. Halsted St. · 1920–1971
• Sunset Cafe 315 East 35th Street · 1921–1950 · 3 businesses
• Superdawg Drive-In 6363 N. Milwaukee Ave. · 1948–present
• Supreme Life Building 3501 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive · 1921–present
• Svea Restaurant 3000 N. Clark Street · 1932–present · 3 businesses
• Swedish Bakery 5348 N. Clark St. · 1929–2017
• Swift & Sons 1000 W. Fulton Market · 2016–present
• Taco & Burrito Palace 3507 N. Halsted St. · 1986–2020
• Takito 2013 W. Division St. · 2013–2025
• Tallboy Taco 676 N. St. Clair St. · 2020–present
• Tank Noodle (Pho Xe Tang) 4953 N Broadway · 1985–present
• Tante Lee Soft Drinks 1655 N. Sedgwick St. · 1920–1933
• Tao Chicago (Former Chicago Historical Society Building) 632 North Dearborn Street · 1896–present
• Taqueria Los Comales 3141 W 26th St · 1973–present
• Terrace 16 401 N. Wabash Ave. · 2019–present · 2 businesses
• The 226 Club (Exchequer Restaurant & Pub) 226 S. Wabash Avenue · 1920–present · 2 businesses
• The Agora 1531 E 57th St · 1972–1986
• The Aviary 955 W. Fulton Market · 2011–present
• The Bakery 2218 N. Lincoln Ave. · 1963–1989
• The Berghoff 17 W. Adams St. · 1898–present
• The Berghoff Restaurant 17 West Adams Street · 1898–present · 2 businesses
• The Blackhawk 139 N. Wabash Ave. · 1920–1984
• The Blackstone Hotel 636 South Michigan Avenue · 1910–present
• The Busy Bee 1550 N. Damen Ave. · 1965–1998
• The Chicago Diner 3411 N. Halsted St. · 1983–present
• The Cloud Room 5700 S Cicero Avenue · 1948–1964
• The Drake Hotel 140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611 · 1983–present
• The Four Deuces 2222 S. Wabash Avenue · 1919–1924
• The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 4802 N. Broadway · 1907–present
• The Ivanhoe 3000 N. Clark St. · 1920–2001
• The Little Bohemia 1722 S. Loomis St. · 1899–1930
• The Pickle Barrel 1423 N Wells St · 1960–1979
• The Publican 837 W. Fulton Market · 2008–present
• The Pump Room 1301 N. State Pkwy., Ambassador East Hotel · 1938–2017
• The Red Lion Pub 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue · 1984–present · 3 businesses
• The Red Star Inn 1528 N. Clark St. · 1899–1970
• The Signature Room 875 N. Michigan Ave. · 1993–2023
• The Signature Room at the 95th 875 N. Michigan Ave., 95th Floor · 1993–2023
• The Walnut Room 111 N. State St. · 1907–present
• The Wieners Circle 2622 N. Clark St. · 1983–present · 2 businesses
• Tivoli Theatre 6323 South Cottage Grove Avenue · 1921–1963
• Topolobampo 445 N Clark St · 1989–present
• Tru 676 N. Saint Clair St. · 1999–2017
• Trump International Hotel & Tower 401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · 2011–present
• Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen 2201 W Chicago Ave · 2016–present
• Tufano's Vernon Park Tap 1073 W. Vernon Park Pl. · 1930–present
• Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern 1655 N. Sedgwick St. · 1932–present
• Twisted Spoke 501 N. Ogden Ave. · 1995–2025
• Uncommon Ground Devon 1401 W. Devon Ave. · 2007–2022
• Uncommon Ground Edgewater 1401 W Devon Ave · 2007–2022
• Valois 1518 E. 53rd St. · 1921–present
• Vienna Sausage (Original Halsted Store) 1215 S. Halsted St. · 1894–present
• Vito & Nick's Pizzeria 8433 S. Pulaski Rd. · 1932–present
• Vogelsang's 175 W. Madison St. · 1890–1919
• Wabash Avenue YMCA 2300 South Wabash Avenue · 1913–1969 · 2 businesses
• White Palace Grill 1159 S. Canal St. · 1939–present
• Wimpy Grills 17 E Washington Street · 1936–1978
• Won Kow 2233-2239 S. Wentworth Ave. · 1928–2018
• Won Kow Restaurant 2237 S. Wentworth Ave. · 1928–2018 · 2 businesses
• Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613 · 1986–present · 2 businesses
• Yo-Joe's Red Hots 6401 W Addison St · 1965–2008
• Yoshi's Cafe 3257 N Halsted St · 1982–2021
• Zephyr Cafe & Ice Cream 1777 W Wilson Avenue · 1976–2006
• Zum Deutschen Eck 2924 N. Southport Ave. · 1956–2000