Kroll's South Loop

Not far from Soldier Field, this is where Chicago Bears fans like a pre-game breakfast (the Captain Crunch French toast is a favorite) or a post-game beer. The upscale decor and late night menu means you don't have to go only on game day. But Kroll's is a good spot to watch any Chicago sporting event. Big-screen TVs, including a few projector-sized, circle the space. Sit at the large U-shaped bar, and pick from their massive beer list, or have a more formal meal at one of the tables. Kids menu and shuffleboard tables make it as family-friendly as a bar can be.