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21 Delicious Chicago Restaurants With Free Wifi

Fill your belly with laptop in tow at these spots.

by Ashok Selvam
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by Ashok Selvam

Sometimes coffee just isn't enough for hungry laptop-strapped patrons with a couple hours to burn. Chicago's vibrant restaurant scene is dropping the pretentiousness surrounding laptops and tablets in recent years. While Miss Manners will advise diners from pulling out their computers at a fine-dining establishment, here are 21 spots that don't mind. Enjoy a snack or a great meal while taking advantage of a free Wifi connection.

Missing any spots? Feel free to mention them in the comments. Listed in alphabetical order.

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Ampersand Wine Bar

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Ampersand is a neighborhood place where patrons can order a nice meal at night, or get there early in the afternoon and enjoy a great glass of wine or high tea while browsing on their chosen device. [Photo: Nick Fochtman]

4845 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-0031
(773) 728-0031

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Aurelio's Pizza

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Aurelio's made its triumphant return to Chicago proper with this massive South Loop space that allows visitors to stretch out inside (or on the outdoor deck) and get to work. [Photo: Aurelio's]

1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 374-4459
(312) 374-4459

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Bar Siena

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This sizzling West Loop spot from Fabio Viviani can be a bit chaotic to navigate at night, but they open at 11:30 a.m. so patrons can sneak a little work in during the day. [Photo: Facebook]

832 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 492-7775
(312) 492-7775

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Beatrix

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Lettuce Entertain You's neighborhood meeting concept allows patrons to enjoy a coffee or fresh-squeezed juice or a number of sophisticated comfort dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. [Photo: Facebook]

519 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 284-1377
(312) 284-1377

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Bee & Tea

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The crowd skews young at Bee & Tea, but don't let that scare you from enjoying a bubble tea or a bao with your internet. [Photo: Facebook]

1843 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 270-4196
(773) 270-4196

Bin 36

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One of Chicago's best selections of wine makes Bin 36 a solid West Loop destination. The contemporary American menu with southern touches will make sure you're not starving. [Photo: Marc Much]

161 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 995-6560
(312) 995-6560

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The Brixton

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There's no proof that a Malört cocktail and burger at the Brixton will improve Internet speeds. There's no proof that it doesn't, either. [Photo: Facebook]

5420 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 961-7358
(773) 961-7358

Cemitas Puebla

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Cemitas' big tables soak up all that sunshine from Fulton Market as you sink your teeth into a fresh torta. [Photo: Cemitas Puebla]

817 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 455-9200
(312) 455-9200

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Community Tavern

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This Northwest side steakhouse doesn't get enough love. It's only open for dinner, but the bar is conducive for taking your time and hanging out. [Photo: Nick Fochtman]

4038 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 283-6080
(773) 283-6080

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Dia De Los Tamales

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This food truck-turned-tamale restaurant is a great place to hang out in Pilsen, especially with its brand new outdoor patio. [Photo: Facebook]

939 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 496-3057
(312) 496-3057

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Eataly

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The entire Italian wonderland is wired, so it doesn't matter if visitors a noshing on cheese, enjoying room-temperature beer or nibbling on a pizza — those status updates will go through. [Photo: Marc Much]

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 521-8700
(312) 521-8700

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Fireside Restaurant & Lounge

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Those cable TV ads for Fireside don't mention their Wifi. Maybe they should, because it's a great place to grab a rack of ribs, watch a game and surf the web. [Photo: Facebook]

5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-7433
(773) 561-7433

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Flo & Santos

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Italian beef and creative pizzas make Flo & Santos a South Loop haven. And don't forget the duck wings with your internet. [Photo: Facebook]

1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 566-9817
(312) 566-9817

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Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

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Manny's may be old school, but the space is wired so Chicagoans can show their New Yorker friends what a Chicago corned beef sandwich looks like. [Photo: Marc Much]

1141 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 939-2855
(312) 939-2855

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Miss Ricky's

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This modern diner inside America's only Virgin Hotels location provides a good place to get some work done downtown. [Photo: Virgin Hotels]

203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

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Nando's Peri-Peri

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Chicago's first Nando's has free Wifi so customers can surf and eat spicy chicken. Just don't spill the sauces on the keyboard. [Photo: Nando's]

953 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 488-3062
(312) 488-3062

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Northdown Café and Taproom

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Northdown's great beer list and excellent pub grub give those in Lincoln Square a go-to spot for Wifi and noshing. [Photo: Facebook]

3244 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 697-7578
(773) 697-7578

Park Grill

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Millennium Park sits in a public free Wifi zone. Take advantage at the Park Grill. [Photo: Facebook]

11 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 521-7275
(312) 521-7275

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Standard Market Grill

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Standard's burgers and coffee team up to give workers fuel while they're pounding the keyboards. [Photo: Facebook]

444 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 857-3080
(773) 857-3080

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Uncommon Ground

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Both Uncommon Ground spots have a commitment to sustainable ingredients. The solid coffee drinks also help perk patrons up so they're not falling asleep while doing work. [Photo: Facebook]

1401 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 465-9801
(773) 465-9801

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Whole Foods Market

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All Whole Foods have Wifi, but the Lincoln Park flagship has tons of nooks and crannies to plug in and do work. Those al pastor tacos aren't bad, either. [Photo: Facebook]

1550 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 587-0648
(312) 587-0648

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Ampersand Wine Bar

4845 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Ampersand is a neighborhood place where patrons can order a nice meal at night, or get there early in the afternoon and enjoy a great glass of wine or high tea while browsing on their chosen device. [Photo: Nick Fochtman]

4845 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-0031
(773) 728-0031

Aurelio's Pizza

1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Aurelio's made its triumphant return to Chicago proper with this massive South Loop space that allows visitors to stretch out inside (or on the outdoor deck) and get to work. [Photo: Aurelio's]

1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 374-4459
(312) 374-4459

Bar Siena

832 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

This sizzling West Loop spot from Fabio Viviani can be a bit chaotic to navigate at night, but they open at 11:30 a.m. so patrons can sneak a little work in during the day. [Photo: Facebook]

832 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 492-7775
(312) 492-7775

Beatrix

519 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Lettuce Entertain You's neighborhood meeting concept allows patrons to enjoy a coffee or fresh-squeezed juice or a number of sophisticated comfort dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. [Photo: Facebook]

519 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 284-1377
(312) 284-1377

Bee & Tea

1843 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

The crowd skews young at Bee & Tea, but don't let that scare you from enjoying a bubble tea or a bao with your internet. [Photo: Facebook]

1843 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 270-4196
(773) 270-4196

Bin 36

161 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

One of Chicago's best selections of wine makes Bin 36 a solid West Loop destination. The contemporary American menu with southern touches will make sure you're not starving. [Photo: Marc Much]

161 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 995-6560
(312) 995-6560

The Brixton

5420 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

There's no proof that a Malört cocktail and burger at the Brixton will improve Internet speeds. There's no proof that it doesn't, either. [Photo: Facebook]

5420 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 961-7358
(773) 961-7358

Cemitas Puebla

817 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

Cemitas' big tables soak up all that sunshine from Fulton Market as you sink your teeth into a fresh torta. [Photo: Cemitas Puebla]

817 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 455-9200
(312) 455-9200

Community Tavern

4038 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

This Northwest side steakhouse doesn't get enough love. It's only open for dinner, but the bar is conducive for taking your time and hanging out. [Photo: Nick Fochtman]

4038 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 283-6080
(773) 283-6080

Dia De Los Tamales

939 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

This food truck-turned-tamale restaurant is a great place to hang out in Pilsen, especially with its brand new outdoor patio. [Photo: Facebook]

939 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 496-3057
(312) 496-3057

Eataly

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

The entire Italian wonderland is wired, so it doesn't matter if visitors a noshing on cheese, enjoying room-temperature beer or nibbling on a pizza — those status updates will go through. [Photo: Marc Much]

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 521-8700
(312) 521-8700

Fireside Restaurant & Lounge

5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Those cable TV ads for Fireside don't mention their Wifi. Maybe they should, because it's a great place to grab a rack of ribs, watch a game and surf the web. [Photo: Facebook]

5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-7433
(773) 561-7433

Flo & Santos

1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Italian beef and creative pizzas make Flo & Santos a South Loop haven. And don't forget the duck wings with your internet. [Photo: Facebook]

1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 566-9817
(312) 566-9817

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

1141 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60607

Manny's may be old school, but the space is wired so Chicagoans can show their New Yorker friends what a Chicago corned beef sandwich looks like. [Photo: Marc Much]

1141 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 939-2855
(312) 939-2855