Scores has been on the corner of Lake & Mannheim

Scores has been on the corner of Lake & Mannheim for a long time, dating back to when the Scores franchise's New York location was the Howard Stern-promoted darling club of the 2000s. The luster's worn off the brand a little, but Scores Chicago is still a reliable option. Top-level talent is known to make its home here, and many of those girls have a way with sensuality such that they can turn you on with conversation in the front, then give you a great grind in the back.

The club itself feels a little cramped, with upstairs areas on both sides flanking a circular stage in the middle. But it's big enough that a healthy variety of girls are working on any weekend night.

VIP here is expensive and probably a no-go for most, though the downstairs room is such that a number of guys can share it, as it supposedly has games like Twister and Wii you can play with the girls of your choice. Dances are usually $30/each, though most girls allow healthy two-way contact anywhere but "down there," within reason. Extras are extremely rare, as is OTC.

While Polekatz probably beats Scores slightly in a number of ways, it's also way on the southwest side. If you're looking to stay on the north side, closer to O'Hare, and not afraid to spend some money, Scores is a solid choice.