r/chicago is a subreddit with 655k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and news, and the community frequently discusses chicago, looking for, worst, hate, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review gyros, ramen restaurant, and milkshake.
Chicago, Illinois
Popular Themes in r/chicago
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Thousands Of Books Are Piling Up In Chicago Libraries Due To Staffing Shortage"
1 post
#2
News
: "Willie Wilson announces HE IS RUNNING for Chicago MAYOR in 2027!!! 🔥🔥🔥"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chicago
#1
Chicago
38 posts
#2
Looking For
29 posts
#3
Worst
25 posts
#4
Hate
13 posts
#5
Struggling
9 posts
#6
Traffic
9 posts
#7
Tired Of
6 posts
#8
Restaurant
4 posts
#9
Gym
4 posts
#10
Barber
2 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
Picture
: "Dolly Parton Mural Tonight"
90 posts
#2
Article
: "Maybe our neighbors to the north are on to something, Wisconsin is canceling Flock cameras."
26 posts
#3
News
: "Moody's raises Illinois credit rating from A2 to A1, the state's 11th rating upgrade since 2021"
20 posts
#4
CHI Talks
: "Of all the small reminders of what COVID did to this city, the one I go past every morning and evening to & from work is still the most poignant. Showed up mid-2023. Hope whoever wrote it is in a better place, and RIP to Jon."
18 posts
#5
Video
: "Stunning Thunderbirds POV over downtown"
16 posts
#6
Ask CHI
: "Anti-Al Slop stickers have entered the game. Where do you draw the line with local Al posters/small business content?"
12 posts
#7
Meme
: "The Natalie on Barack Obama Avenue"
8 posts
#8
Event
: "Today's Lincoln Square Cat Tour"
7 posts
#9
Review
: "If you take your kid to the Museum of Science and Industry, DO NOT GET THIS!"
2 posts
#10
ICE
: "ICE agents pulled guns on observers as a threat"
1 post
Member Growth in r/chicago
Yearly
+48k members(8.0%)
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Last updated: August 30, 2026