r/AskChicago is a subreddit with 153k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses chicago, job, housing, jobs, and events, and they frequently recommend/review coat, chicago style pizza, and engagement ring.
/r/AskChicago is a place to ask Chicagoans questions about the Windy City.
Popular Themes in r/AskChicago
#1
Advice Requests
: "Does anyone have HVAC recommendations for a Condo?"
14 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Does anyone know of a small studio space for rent in Pilsen for a ceramics studio?"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskChicago
#1
Chicago
44 posts
#2
Job
6 posts
#3
Housing
3 posts
#4
Jobs
3 posts
#5
Events
3 posts
#6
Healthcare
3 posts
#7
Worst Restaurant In Chicago
2 posts
#8
Art
2 posts
#9
Food
2 posts
#10
Salon
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/AskChicago
Coat
69 reviews
#1
The North Face
4.7★ from 9 reviews
#2
Columbia
4.8★ from 9 reviews
#3
Eddie Bauer
4.5★ from 8 reviews
Chicago Style Pizza
59 reviews
#1
Jimmy's Pizza Cafe
4.5★ from 13 reviews
#2
ZaZa's
3.6★ from 7 reviews
#3
Dante's
3.6★ from 7 reviews
Engagement Ring
33 reviews
#1
Holtzman's
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Lincoln Park Gems
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
New York Jewelers
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/AskChicago
#1
I READ THE RULES
: "Are there any hair salons that detangle matted hair?"
78 posts
Member Growth in r/AskChicago
Yearly
+53k members(53.3%)
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Last updated: July 9, 2026