/r/chicago/

r/chicago

661k members
r/chicago is a subreddit with 661k members. The community frequently discusses chicago, looking for, worst, hate, and traffic, and they frequently recommend/review gyros, ramen restaurant, and milkshake, and the most common flair used is picture, article, news, ask chi, and chi talks.
Chicago, Illinois

Popular Topics in r/chicago

#1

Chicago

36 posts
#2

Looking For

29 posts
#3

Worst

24 posts
#4

Hate

12 posts
#5

Traffic

9 posts
#6

Struggling

8 posts
#7

Tired Of

5 posts
#8

Restaurant

4 posts
#9

Gym

4 posts
#10

Apps

3 posts

Products Discussed in r/chicago

Gyros

82 reviews
#1
Greek Islands
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
It's Greek 2 U
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Andros Taverna
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#1
Wasabi
4.7★ from 7 reviews
#2
Kyu Ramen
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#3
Oiistar
4.0★ from 4 reviews

Milkshake

37 reviews
#1
Margie's
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Devil Dawgs
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Potbelly
4.0★ from 2 reviews

Flair Used in r/chicago

#1
Picture
: "Bostonian here. I visited Chicago for the first time and had a blast. I took this on Monday morning when I left. Your city is beautiful."
23 posts
#2
Article
: "[Chicago Sun-Times] - Bridgeport Bears? Chicago firm releases plans for glitzy new domed stadium at Sox park site"
13 posts
#3
News
: "Chicago Police Department Overspent Its Budget By $520.5M From 2023-2025: Data"
12 posts
#4
Ask CHI
: "On the off chance anyone saw a hit and run on 94 West this morning around 9:30 near 103rd and the 57 split"
11 posts
#5
CHI Talks
: "How about a little love for Chicago's hometown candy co, Tootsie Roll?"
4 posts
#6
Event
: "DuSable Park Groundbreaking!"
3 posts
#7
Meme
: "Anyone else tired of hearing his political ads on tv?"
1 post
#8
Video
: "Chicago sun set train catch"
1 post
#9
ICE
: "TRUMP DOJ sending plainclothes monitors to BLUE STATE polling places on November 3, 2026. They are to remain away from the poll and not interact with those in line. (Sure!Right?). PLEASE PLAN THIS PEACEFUL SIT-IN FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026. IF POSSIBLE,HAVE SHIFTS TO COVER ALL HOURS POLLS ARE OPEN"
1 post

Member Growth in r/chicago

Yearly
+43k members(7.0%)

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Last updated: October 31, 2026