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Where to eat and drink off the El

Our favorite bars and restaurants within two blocks of the train.

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Follow broke college students to find cheap eats off the Red Line.
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Find good bars amid a sea of tourist traps.
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Where the Polish scene’s deep cuts live.
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The Western Blue Line is more than a fly-over stop between Damen and Logan Square.
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Escape the city for great brunch with no waits.
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The newest El stop is a mecca for celebrity-chef worship.
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The Brown Line’s German hub has a surprising abundance of Thai food.
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Butter burgers, corn bread and more off the Brown Line.
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The Orange Line boasts a mecca for pizza.
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A satiating subset in the sea of Mexican cuisine off the Pink Line.
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The Purple Line stop is a stealthy sandwich hub.
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Find Armenian, Russian and Jamaican restaurants near the Oakton Yellow Line stop.
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A spot to eat on (almost) every block in the Loop.
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