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Lincoln Square restaurant inspection grades

The web version of Chicago Restaurants: Ranked lists 162 places in Lincoln Square, a Chicago community area on the Far North Side (not counting airports, stadiums, cafeterias and other non-restaurants). 155 have our grade: 63 A, 56 B, 20 C, 16 D, 0 F.

Our 0–100 score and A–F grade, calculated from City of Chicago inspection records since January 2023. Not official City grades: the City reports Pass, Pass w/ Conditions or Fail. An inspection describes conditions on the day of the visit.

City records through . About once a week we rebuild the data from the City’s newest public records, and these pages with it. Source: City of Chicago Food Inspections on the Chicago Data Portal. Each place’s page in the web version links to its own City inspection records.

Places, best inspection score first

Our grades from City inspection records, not official City grades. The order is the web version’s for this neighborhood: highest score first, ties by name, places without a score last.

  1. Grade AXochimilco Mexican Restaurant2030-2032 W Montrose Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, May 27, 2026inspection score 89
  2. Grade AColectivo Coffee1831 W Lawrence Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Oct 1, 2025inspection score 88
  3. Grade ADancen5114 N Lincoln Ave · KoreanCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 18, 2026inspection score 88
  4. Grade AKa Cafe1925 W Foster Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 22, 2025inspection score 88
  5. Grade ASmall Cheval2156 W Montrose Ave · BurgersCity's latest result: Pass, May 18, 2026inspection score 88
  6. Grade AToscana Balkan Cuisine5357 N Lincoln Ave · EuropeanCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 24, 2026inspection score 88
  7. Grade ALas Maria's Breakfast Club5501-5503 N Lincoln Ave · Breakfast & DinerCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 15, 2026inspection score 87
  8. Grade ABaked Cheese Haus1816-1820 W Wilson Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 13, 2026inspection score 86
  9. Grade AFarm Bar Ravenswood1968-1970 W Montrose Ave · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Oct 17, 2025inspection score 86
  10. Grade AWingstop2501 W Lawrence Ave · Chicken & WingsCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 15, 2025inspection score 86
  11. Grade ACafe Mas2310 W Foster · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 27, 2024inspection score 85
  12. Grade ACoffee Slasticarna Drina2501 W Lawrence Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 9, 2026inspection score 85
  13. Grade ADank Haus German American Cultural Center4740 N Western Ave · EuropeanCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 3, 2025inspection score 85
  14. Grade AEl Xangarrito Restaurant4811 N Rockwell St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 20, 2026inspection score 85
  15. Grade ALa Boulangerie1945 W Wilson Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 16, 2026inspection score 85
  16. Grade AMonti's4757 N Talman Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 8, 2025inspection score 85
  17. Grade ASandunga2619 W Lawrence Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 20, 2026inspection score 85
  18. Grade AAroy Thai Restaurant4654 N Damen Ave · ThaiCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 21, 2026inspection score 84
  19. Grade ADorothy's Sweet Shoppe4925 N Lincoln Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, May 13, 2025inspection score 84
  20. Grade AFalcon's Handcrafted Sandwiches1968 W Lawrence Ave · Sandwiches & DeliCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 10, 2025inspection score 84
  21. Grade AGoosefoot4520 N Lincoln Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Oct 28, 2025inspection score 84
  22. Grade ALincoln Karaoke5524-5528 N Lincoln Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 14, 2025inspection score 84
  23. Grade AMadame Puffs and Thai Bistro4825 N Western Ave · ThaiCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 24, 2026inspection score 84
  24. Grade AHazar House5047 N Lincoln Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 18, 2026inspection score 83
  25. Grade AJimmy's Pizza Cafe2434-2436 W Montrose Ave · PizzaCity's latest result: Pass, Aug 11, 2026inspection score 83
  26. Grade AThe Flex Bar1804 W Lawrence Ave · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 4, 2025inspection score 83
  27. Grade AThe Getaway Bar4530 N Lincoln Ave · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 9, 2026inspection score 83
  28. Grade AVaca's Creamery2324 W Giddings St · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Apr 8, 2026inspection score 83
  29. Grade AYes5211 N Damen Ave · ThaiCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 20, 2026inspection score 83
  30. Grade AEssence of India4601 N Lincoln Ave · South AsianCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 19, 2025inspection score 82
  31. Grade AGideon Welles4500 N Lincoln Ave · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 7, 2025inspection score 82
  32. Grade APrimo Chukis Uptown Mexican Restaurant and Bar2721 W Lawrence Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Aug 6, 2026inspection score 82
  33. Grade BSiam Country4637 N Damen Ave · ThaiCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 21, 2026inspection score 82
  34. Grade AStarbucks Coffee1900 W Montrose Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 26, 2024inspection score 82
  35. Grade AThe Warbler4533-4535 N Lincoln Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 7, 2026inspection score 82
  36. Grade AUnion Dumplings4539 N Lincoln Ave · ChineseCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 20, 2026inspection score 82
  37. Grade AYogurt Square4701 N Lincoln Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Aug 27, 2025inspection score 82
  38. Grade B2H Cafe Bar5074-5076 N Lincoln Ave · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 9, 2026inspection score 81
  39. Grade BCafe Latin Bliss5515 N Lincoln Ave · Latin & CaribbeanCity's latest result: Pass, May 28, 2026inspection score 81
  40. Grade ACultivate By Forbidden Root4710 N Ravenswood Ave · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 24, 2025inspection score 81
  41. Grade AKimchi Pop Lincoln Square4757 N Western Ave · KoreanCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 17, 2026inspection score 81
  42. Grade AMcDonald's4844 N Lincoln Ave · BurgersCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 5, 2026inspection score 81
  43. Grade APueblito Viejo5429 N Lincoln Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 18, 2025inspection score 81
  44. Grade ASpoken Chicago1812 W Montrose Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Jan 21, 2026inspection score 81
  45. Grade AThe Eco Cafe4754-56 N Rockwell St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 20, 2025inspection score 81
  46. Grade ABagel Miller4655 N Lincoln Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, May 12, 2026inspection score 80
  47. Grade AHimmel's Chicago2251 W Lawrence Ave · EuropeanCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 24, 2026inspection score 80
  48. Grade AJimmy John's2336 W Lawrence Ave · Sandwiches & DeliCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 22, 2026inspection score 80
  49. Grade BBryn Mawr Breakfast Club4747 N Damen Ave · Breakfast & DinerCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Aug 7, 2026inspection score 79
  50. Grade AQ Sushi Bar & Omakase4845 N Damen Ave · Japanese & SushiCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 14, 2025inspection score 79
  51. Grade BTaco Boom5116 N Lincoln Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, May 11, 2026inspection score 79
  52. Grade BWendy's2053 W Lawrence Ave · BurgersCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 19, 2026inspection score 79
  53. Grade BAugusta on Premise2314-2316 W Leland Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, May 11, 2026inspection score 78
  54. Grade BBeans & Bagel2601 W Leland Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 27, 2026inspection score 78
  55. Grade BBel-Ami Restaurant5530 N Lincoln Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Aug 5, 2025inspection score 78
  56. Grade ABurger King2449 W Lawrence Ave · BurgersCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 31, 2025inspection score 78
  57. Grade AHellas Pastry Shop2627 W Lawrence Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 13, 2024inspection score 78
  58. Grade BKanin5131 N Damen Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 26, 2026inspection score 78
  59. Grade ALutz Continental Cafe & Pastry Shop2454-2458 W Montrose Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 4, 2024inspection score 78
  60. Grade AMamo's Burger5212 N Lincoln Ave · BurgersCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 3, 2026inspection score 78
  61. Grade APastafi1818 W Montrose Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 20, 2026inspection score 78
  62. Grade BSushi Loop2200 W Lawrence Ave · Japanese & SushiCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 21, 2025inspection score 78
  63. Grade BBistro Campagne4518 N Lincoln Ave · EuropeanCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 1, 2026inspection score 77
  64. Grade ACapriccio4771 N Lincoln Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Mar 6, 2025inspection score 77
  65. Grade ACaro Mio Italian Ristorante4603 N Lincoln Ave · ItalianCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Jul 23, 2025inspection score 77
  66. Grade ACity Skyline Chicago4755 N Lincoln Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 22, 2025inspection score 77
  67. Grade ADunkin Donuts4645 N Western Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Apr 28, 2025inspection score 77
  68. Grade BLa Serpiente Emplumada5505 N Lincoln Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 4, 2025inspection score 77
  69. Grade BRavenswood Ice Cream/Teddy's Ice Cream2000 W Montrose Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 20, 2024inspection score 77
  70. Grade BRolls N Bowls Express4635 N Lincoln Ave · Japanese & SushiCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 10, 2026inspection score 77
  71. Grade AThe Atlantic Bar & Grill5062 N Lincoln Ave · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 10, 2026inspection score 77
  72. Grade BArdor By Chance4624-4632 N Lincoln Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Dec 24, 2025inspection score 76
  73. Grade ABudacki's Drive in4739 N Damen Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 23, 2025inspection score 76
  74. Grade AChipotle Mexican Grill1825 W Lawrence Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Feb 25, 2026inspection score 76
  75. Grade AR&A Bread Bakers1938 W Lawrence Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 4, 2025inspection score 76
  76. Grade BSubway5357 N Lincoln Ave · Sandwiches & DeliCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 15, 2026inspection score 76
  77. Grade AZimis5077 N Lincoln Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Jul 15, 2026inspection score 76
  78. Grade BBacklot Coffee2424 W Montrose Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 10, 2024inspection score 75
  79. Grade BBudlong Hot Chicken4619 N Western Ave · Chicken & WingsCity's latest result: Pass, Aug 28, 2026inspection score 75
  80. Grade ACafe Restaurant Art4658 N Rockwell St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Nov 13, 2025inspection score 75
  81. Grade BMe Dee Cafe4805 N Damen Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 21, 2025inspection score 75
  82. Grade BPastores & Brunch4661 N Lincoln Ave · Breakfast & DinerCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, May 11, 2026inspection score 75
  83. Grade APollo Express Ravenswood1967-1969 W Lawrence Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, May 5, 2026inspection score 75
  84. Grade ASpiteful Brewing2024 W Balmoral Ave · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Jul 30, 2026inspection score 75
  85. Grade BBai Ordo2621 W Lawrence Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 28, 2026inspection score 74
  86. Grade BIrene's Bagels1942 W Montrose Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Nov 19, 2025inspection score 74
  87. Grade BQuick Bite Carry Out5155 N Western Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, May 13, 2026inspection score 74
  88. Grade BStarbucks Coffee4553-4557 N Lincoln Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 17, 2024inspection score 74
  89. Grade BThe Perfect Cup4700 N Damen Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 10, 2025inspection score 74
  90. Grade BArtango Bar and Steakhouse4767 N Lincoln Ave · SteakhouseCity's latest result: Pass, Oct 30, 2025inspection score 73
  91. Grade BGorilla Sushi Western4652 N Western Ave · Japanese & SushiCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 18, 2025inspection score 73
  92. Grade BIzakaya By Aiya4833 N Western Ave · Japanese & SushiCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 24, 2026inspection score 73
  93. Grade BPiccadilly Pub4749-4755 N Rockwell St · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 2, 2026inspection score 73
  94. Grade BPlenty Chinese Restaurant2002 W Montrose Ave · ChineseCity's latest result: Pass, Aug 10, 2026inspection score 73
  95. Grade BSen Thai & Ramen4608 N Western Ave · ThaiCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 23, 2026inspection score 73
  96. Grade BAnna's Thai Kitchen1828-1830 W Montrose Ave · ThaiCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 27, 2025inspection score 72
  97. Grade BKahveci2605 W Lawrence Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Aug 7, 2024inspection score 71
  98. Grade BLa Amistad1914 W Montrose Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 18, 2026inspection score 71
  99. Grade BPalmitas Mexican Restaurant2604 W Lawrence Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 27, 2026inspection score 71
  100. Grade BGio's Sports Bar4857 N Damen Ave · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 29, 2026inspection score 70

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