Celebrate Bastille Day in Chicago

Hoodline
Chez Joel Bistro.

Celebrate Bastille Day with some of Chicago's top French fare.

France’s national holiday, Bastille Day was a turning point in the nation’s revolution. On July 14, 1789, a mob stormed the fortress that represented the worst of the old monarchy, and the anniversary has been marked ever since.

In modern times, it’s a day of celebration in France, as well as for Francophiles everywhere.

In the spirit of liberté, égalité, et fraternité, Hoodline compiled this list of Chicago’s freshest restaurants, crêperies and wine bars, using data from Yelp and our own methodology.

Chicago boasts its share of French restaurants, ideal for a Bastille Day meal.

1. Chez Joel Bistro

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Topping the list is Chez Joel Bistro. Located at 1119 W. Taylor St. (between May and Aberdeen streets) in University Village - Little Italy, the French spot is the highest rated French restaurant in Chicago, boasting 4.5 stars out of 360 reviews on Yelp.

2. Les Nomades

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Next up is Streeterville's Les Nomades, situated at 222 E. Ontario St. (between Fairbanks and Mc Clurg courts). With 4.5 stars out of 242 reviews on Yelp, the French spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Bistro Campagne

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Ravenswood's Bistro Campagne, located at 4518 N. Lincoln Ave. (between Sunnyside and Wilson avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the French spot four stars out of 661 reviews.

If you're looking to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine before, during or after your Bastille Day festivities, consider checking out one of these popular spots.

1. Kiki's Bistro

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Next up is the Near North's Kiki's Bistro, situated at 900 N. Franklin St. (between Walton and Locust streets). With four stars out of 328 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and French spot has proven to be a local favorite.

2. Café Touché

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Edison Park's Café Touché, located at 6731 N. Northwest Highway (between Oshkosh and Oliphant avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar and French spot four stars out of 273 reviews.

Whether you order them sweet or savory, crêpes are a classic way to pay tribute to French cuisine. Hoodline combed through Chicago's top crêperies, and here's where everyone is heading.

1. La Crêperie

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Topping the list is La Crêperie. Located at 2845 N. Clark St. (between Broadway and Orchard streets) in Lake View East, the creperie, wine bar and French spot is the highest-rated creperie in Chicago, boasting four stars out of 662 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pannenkoeken Cafe

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Next up is Lincoln Square's Pannenkoeken Cafe, situated at 4757 N. Western Ave. (between Leland and Lawrence avenues). With four stars out of 434 reviews on Yelp, the creperie and breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Crepe Shop

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Lake View East's The Crepe Shop, located at 2928 N. Broadway St. (between Oakdale and Wellington avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the creperie, coffee, tea and breakfast and brunch spot five stars out of 271 reviews.

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