Best places to eat in Chicago
Popular picks: Deep-dish pizza: A Chicago staple, known for its thick crust and generous fillings. · Chicago-style hot dog: An all-beef frankfurter on a poppy-seed bun, topped with a specific set of ingredients. · Italian beef sandwich: Thinly sliced beef in a roll, often dipped in au jus. · Jibarito: A sandwich made with flattened fried green plantains instead of bread. · Pierogi: A nod to the city's Eastern European population, these dumplings are often filled with meat, cheese, or potatoes. · Garrett Popcorn: A famous Chicago snack, try the Garrett Mix - a combination of caramel and cheese popcorn. · Malort: A local, bitter liquor that's a rite of passage for many Chicagoans. · Chicago Mix pizza: A combination of various pizza styles from the city. · Gyros: Reflecting the city’s Greek influence, these sandwiches are made with rotisserie-cooked meat. · Corned beef sandwich: Found at many of the city’s delis. · Chicago-style ribs: Typically seasoned with a dry rub and slow-cooked in a pit. · Rainbow Cone: A famous ice cream cone with a mix of five flavors. · Chicken Vesuvio: A one-pan dish made with chicken and potatoes in a garlic, white wine, and olive oil sauce. · Paczki: Polish doughnuts that are a Fat Tuesday tradition. · Tamales: A nod to Chicago's Mexican community, these are often sold by street vendors.
Bonci Pizzeria$$4.7Acclaimed Roman style pizza cut with scissors and priced by weight
Spacca Napoli$$4.7Authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza served in Chicago's vibrant Ravenswood neighborhood.
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company$$4.6Iconic Lincoln Park institution famous for unique pizza pot pies
Do-rite Donuts & Chicken$4.6Indulgent small-batch craft donuts and crispy fried chicken in Chicago
- Do-rite Donuts & Chicken$4.6
Chef crafted artisanal donuts and crispy fried chicken in Chicago.
Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana$$4.6Authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and craft cocktails in Chicago's West Loop
M.henry$$4.6Charming Andersonville spot serving creative breakfast, brunch, and bakery favorites
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe$$4.6Popular downtown Chicago cafe famous for gourmet pancakes and breakfast classics
- Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe$$4.6
Popular Chicago breakfast hotspot famous for massive, gourmet berry-topped pancakes
- Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana$$4.5
Authentic Neapolitan wood fired pizza and craft cocktails in Chicago
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria$$4.5Famous New Haven style thin crust pizza and house brews in Chicago
Southport Grocery and Cafe$$4.5Charming Lakeview cafe serving creative brunch classics alongside artisanal local groceries
Xoco$$4.5Vibrant counter service Mexican street food and fresh churros in River North
Yolk$$4.5Cheery Chicago breakfast and brunch staple serving creative egg dishes and specialty coffee
Frances’ Deli and Brunchery$$4.4A lively Lincoln Park destination for creative brunch flights and breakfast
Pequod's Pizza$$4.4Iconic Chicago deep dish famed for its signature caramelized cheese crust
Vito and Nick’s Pizzeria$4.4Iconic South Side Chicago institution famous for thin-crust tavern-style pizza
- Yolk$$4.4
A sunny Chicago breakfast and brunch staple serving creative egg dishes
- Yolk$$4.4
Popular Chicago breakfast chain known for creative omelets, pancakes, and coffee
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