r/AskChicago is a subreddit with 150k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses chicago, job, events, finding, and moving, 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
: "I'll most likely be homeless in 10 days. Can anyone offer advice or resources?"
37 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "bedroom doesn't have outlet access for an AC unit - what can I do?"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Will be homeless tomorrow with disabling physical health condition help?"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Birthday ideas for a large group of mid 20 year olds that doesn't include alcohol?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AskChicago
#1
Chicago
: "Just flew into Chicago for a trip. Is there a reason everyone is dressed in pokemón stuff?"
250 posts
#2
Job
: "I need a Job immediately so is anyone hiring something entry level?"
31 posts
#3
Events
: "Any Pride Events suggestions before Tash Sultana concert?"
24 posts
#4
Finding
15 posts
#5
Moving
: "After Moving to the city and ditching the car, did you become more fit?"
14 posts
#6
Food
: "Friday Night - USA World Cup Watch Parties?"
14 posts
#7
Restaurants
: "Anyone know Indian buffets open later in the city or suburbs?"
13 posts
#8
Transportation
: "What's the cheapest way to get to Los Angeles from Chicago?"
13 posts
#9
Healthcare
: "Please recommend OBGYN/Midwives?"
11 posts
#10
Power
: "Anyone else still without Power?"
11 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
: "Just visited from SF for the first time, and I was completely shocked by how electric and intense the energy was in your city at times. Has anyone else have their expectations of Chicago completely blown out of the water?"
200 posts
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+53k members(54.9%)
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Last updated: June 17, 2026