Best Chicago Budget Date Spot

Dating and Mating 2008

1. Hot Doug's Inc
   

   

   3324 North California, Chicago, IL (map)

   Sausage lovers line out the door at this quirky, Crayola-colored hot dog spot.

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2. Half Shell, Inc

   676 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL (map)

   This Diversey dive may not look like much, but it serves some of the best--and cheapest--crab legs in town.

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3. Flo
   

   1434 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL (map)

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4. Victory's Banner Restaurant
   

   2100 W Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL (map)

   Peace, love and French toast: This blissed-out vegetarian place has it all.

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5. Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge
   

   1745 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL (map)

   How many bars boast a four-decade shelf life and an owner you call Mom?

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6. Wiener Circle
   

   2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL (map)

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7. Spacca Napoli

   1769 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL (map)

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8. Sweet Maple Cafe

   1339 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL (map)

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9. Icebox
   

   2943 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL (map)

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10. North Avenue Beach

    North Ave and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL (map)

    Chicago's busiest beach is also one of its best.

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