r/chicago is a subreddit with 653k members. The community frequently discusses chicago, looking for, worst, hate, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review gyros, ramen restaurant, and milkshake, and the most common flair used is picture, ask chi, news, article, and chi talks.
Chicago, Illinois
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
: "The storm approacheth"
48 posts
#2
Ask CHI
: "Where are these buckingham fountain chairs?!"
27 posts
#3
News
: "Salsa & Guacamole recall for salmonella - Whole Foods, Walmart"
26 posts
#4
Article
: "Editorial: Climate migration could be a big boost for Chicago"
22 posts
#5
CHI Talks
: "Are Chicagoans concern about privacy with new Flock cameras ?"
18 posts
#6
Video
: "Heavy Rain with Thunderstorms to Hit Chicago Illinois on Thursday August 13, 2026"
17 posts
#7
Event
: "Today's Lincoln Square Cat Tour"
10 posts
#8
Meme
: "Chicagoans do not take weather alerts serious."
3 posts
#9
Review
: "PSA: don’t buy Tony’s tzatziki 🤮"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/chicago
Yearly
+49k members(8.1%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026