r/chicago is a subreddit with 657k members. The most common kinds of discussions are news and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses chicago, looking for, worst, hate, and traffic, and they frequently recommend/review gyros, ramen restaurant, and milkshake.
Chicago, Illinois
Popular Themes in r/chicago
#1
News
: "New report finds 35% of Chicago households don’t have sufficient food - Chicago Sun-Times"
9 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "ORD Terminal 3 is a mess. Go through TSA in 2 and walk back! 2pm right now…"
6 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "If you voted for Brandon Johnson in 2023, what is the best piece of advice you would give him? (serious)"
3 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "If you a grown ass man you should not be riding your bike or scooter on the sidewalk. What’s the best solution to this?"
2 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "[SELLING] 256 GB microSD express card - $30"
2 posts
#6
Opportunities
: "This group is building benches at bus stops that don't have one. Will the city let them? - Chicago Sun-Times"
1 post
#7
Self-Promotion
: "A Chicago native, I give you musician 2hollis."
1 post
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
Ramen Restaurant
38 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
Article
: "Chicago’s oldest movie theater officially reopens in Rogers Park"
53 posts
#2
Picture
: "My condolences to whoever’s car was parked on Grace and Kedzie. These jabroni demolition workers just crushed it."
33 posts
#3
News
: "Deal Reached to Sell Chicago Parking Meters to Investment Firm, Alderpeople Say"
26 posts
#4
Ask CHI
: "Over 4,200 Chicago 311 requests have been sitting open for more than a year"
15 posts
#5
CHI Talks
: "If you a grown ass man you should not be riding your bike or scooter on the sidewalk. What’s the best solution to this?"
13 posts
#6
Video
: "Today was her first Bears game."
11 posts
#7
Event
: "In honor of my longtime friend, Stephen Shult I want to remind anyone attending riotfest this year with rain in the forecast to be safe and look out for each other"
10 posts
#8
Meme
: "Finally! A design for the CTA Circle Line that's affordable and easy to implement."
5 posts
#9
Review
: "My visit to STL"
1 post
Member Growth in r/chicago
Yearly
+47k members(7.7%)
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Last updated: September 17, 2026