Hidden gems: places in Cook County

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cook County. Ratings are based from 4.1K places in the county.

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Magic Factory Lofts
Short term apartment rental agency
👍👍 Magic Factory Loft 2West was a the real place, you get what you see when you walk into Magic Factory. It’s beautiful, spacious, and airy with interesting ethnic and artistic decor. The shower pressure was excellent and beds comfy. Updated bathrooms with good lighting and high quality cotton towels....
5.00 (148 reviews)
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StretchLab
Fitness center
👍👍 Being an athletic guy, I joined StretchLab because I needed help with muscle recovery and increasing flexibility. Some stretches you cannot do on your own, and that’s where places like StretchLab come in to help. I was assigned to Alex, and he’s the best! Knowing that I come from an athletic backgro...
5.00 (147 reviews)
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Victory MMA Academy - Arlington Heights
Martial arts school
👍👍 Have been a student for over a month in the adult kick boxing and grappling classes. The instructors are talented martial artists and great teachers. The gym culture supports personal growth in discipline and performance and offers an inviting environment for people starting out, getting back into M...
5.00 (145 reviews)
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Blazin' Cycle
Personal trainer
👍👍 Since joining Blazin’ Cycle in October I continue to be impressed with the quality of the classes and equipment. Both Marlon and Shirley care about their clients and ensure new riders are shown how to settle in and are supported. Marlon and Shirley are positive and passionate instructors who truly...
5.00 (139 reviews)
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TRAIN MOMENT (West Loop)
Gym
👍👍 I want to start this review by saying that I am not a person who works out regularly and if I do, I stick to cardio since everything else is intimidating. I live nearby and decided to push myself out of my comfort zone and check it out. I had never taken a group class before, so I went in feeling ve...
5.00 (138 reviews)
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The Magic Parlour
Performing arts theater
👍👍 I would highly recommend this show!! One of the most fun things my husband and I have done in a long time! We were in awe with lots of laughter too. The Encore room add-on is a must, along with grabbing dinner at Petterino’s before! If I could rate it higher than 5 stars, I would!
5.00 (138 reviews)
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Anywhere Fitness - Gym & Personal Training
Gym
👍👍 Fabulous boutique gym with the best personal trainers in Edison Park! The gym is super clean with everything you need for a full-body workout. I’m not a gym person by any stretch but needed to get back into shape and the staff met me where I was and I never felt judged - everyone is so friendly an...
5.00 (137 reviews)
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First Gear Skateshop
Skateboard shop
👍👍 This shop showed me some love. I bought a brand new long board that was beautiful. The day I rode it, it was beginning to crack. I brought it in again just to get a new board and salvage the trunks. But they stepped it up, they gave me a whole exchange and i got a new board fully equipped. That is...
5.00 (134 reviews)
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Windy City Strength & Conditioning
Fitness center
👍👍 I can’t say enough about Windy City! I’ve never done CrossFit before and it seemed intimidating at first. Once you sign up, they require two private lessons to ease you in and teach you proper techniques before your first class. The coaches are very aware of each persons abilities and will always ha...
5.00 (134 reviews)
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Ultimate Fitness
Personal trainer
Classic exercise facility offering 1-on-1, semi-private & group personal training sessions.
5.00 (134 reviews)
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MYBODY COMPLEX
Gym
👍👍 Always buzzing, I love this gym! I found the best trainer to help me build muscle and tone. She always encourages me to not only push myself while training but guides me on proper post work out nutrition. I cannot say enough amazing things about Veronica! Plus the gym has great energy & the owner is...
5.00 (134 reviews)
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Notorious Fitness
Fitness center
👍👍 I’ve been a member with notorious since 2017 on and off. We’ve currently relocated and the new space is great! It’s so spacious and the atmosphere is amazing! The classes that are offered are great! I usually do CrossFit and Kickboxing but they offer steel mace, yoga, raw strength, open gym, kung fu...
5.00 (133 reviews)
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Pure Barre
Physical fitness program
5.00 (133 reviews)
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Pure Barre
Physical fitness program
👍👍 I cannot say enough good things about Pure Barre South Loop. I started taking classes at this location in the Spring of 2021. I had lost about 35 lbs in the year prior and was in search of something to help me seriously tone up. I took the free Foundations class to learn the basics. I really li...
5.00 (132 reviews)
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Feast Fitness + Nutrition
Gym
👍👍 What CrossFit gym has classes on Sunday? This one! Impressive coaching, layout, programming and community feel. Did I mention clean and organized? 🙌 We drove all the way from West Town for one of the best workouts we’ve had in awhile! Thank you for welcoming us Feast family.
5.00 (129 reviews)
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AndySunflower Café
Coffee shop
👍👍 The best place for the coffee in the area!!! The coffee and drinks are delicious 😋 The best thing at this place is that there’s no forced tip on the register what I really like it cuz some of the places are crazy with that I'm more then happy to leave a tip but when I'm happy from the service and f...
5.00 (129 reviews)
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Flahive's Strength Training
Personal trainer
5.00 (127 reviews)
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CrossFit Warehouse
Gym
👍👍 I'm about celebrating 1 year at the CrossFit Warehouse... I couldn't be happier about my decision to join. I've learned a lot, made incredible progress, and have loved the results and watching my body change. CFW is for those serious about their fitness. It's a big gym (indoor and outdoor), a great...
5.00 (126 reviews)
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Strength SPT Personal Training
Personal trainer
👍👍 I'm so happy I decided to go to Serious Strength. I've had training sessions with Rob and he's very patient and keeps me motivated to really give it my all. We have discussed goals for my workouts and ways to improve my meals so I can achieve them. I also got to meet with Ovi during my first session...
5.00 (125 reviews)
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The Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Martial arts school
5.00 (125 reviews)
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