Things to Do in West Loop Gate, Chicago
A safe and thriving area with easy access to grocery stores like Whole Foods and Mariano's, as well as a lively dining and bar scene. It's close to attractions like the Riverwalk and Mary Bartelme Park.
A safe and thriving area with easy access to grocery stores like Whole Foods and Mariano's, as well as a lively dining and bar scene. It's close to attractions like the Riverwalk and Mary Bartelme Park.
- Lou Mitchell'sBreakfast
- SepiaAmerican
- Open Books West LoopBookstore
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Where to eat & drink in West Loop Gate
Alla Vita
★ 4.8 · 5.2kItalian· $50–100The Boka Restaurant Group is no stranger to quality, which you’ll find in spades in this gorgeous room decorated with crystal pendants, hand-painted tile floors, and an amber-tinted sculpture floating overhead.
- Mon–Fri
- 11 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 4:30 PM – 10 PM
- Sun
- 4:30 PM – 10 PM
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- 1Lou Mitchell's
- 2Sepia
- 3Open Books West Loop
- 4Alla Vita
- 5avec Restaurant
- 6Porter Kitchen & Deck
- 7Dark Matter Coffee
- 8Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (West Loop)
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