My go-to list
Tin Shed is one of My go-to list.

1. Tin Shed

8.4
1438 NE Alberta St (at NE 14th Pl), Portland, OR
Breakfast Spot · 120 tips and reviews

DanDan: The Everything Naughty is an amazing sampler of their breakfast expertise: biscuits, bacon gravy, potato cakes, sausage patty, scrambled eggs. Also, Aardvark habanero salsa is great with this choice.

Grain & Gristle is one of My go-to list.

2. Grain & Gristle

1473 NE Prescott St (at NE 15th Ave), Portland, OR
Bar · 48 tips and reviews

DanDan: Their burger is great - try it with bacon, fried egg, and cheddar. Nice beer list too.

Pine State Biscuits is one of My go-to list.

3. Pine State Biscuits

8.7
2204 NE Alberta St (at NE 22nd Ave), Portland, OR
Southern Food Restaurant · 153 tips and reviews

DanDan: Reggie deluxe is even better than it seems. Hashbrowns are good to share. Try their habanero salsa at the condiments are - it's not quite as spicy as it sounds and very tasty. Really friendly service.

Specialty’s Café & Bakery is one of My go-to list.

4. Specialty’s Café & Bakery

6.7
525 West Monroe Street (at Canal), Chicago, IL
Café · West Loop · 20 tips and reviews

DanDan: In a previous review, forgot to mention that the service is friendly & attentive. They go out of their way to make sure you're happy, including asking if it's OK to upgrade something that's run out.

Binny's Beverage Depot is one of My go-to list.

5. Binny's Beverage Depot

9.1
3000 N. Clark (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · Lake View East · 38 tips and reviews

DanDan: Their selection of craft beer is the best around. Great prices. They also have a person dedicated to their impressive whiskey section. Throw in free samples and friendly service and it's the best.

Portillo's is one of My go-to list.

6. Portillo's

9.0
8832 W Dempster St (btwn Parkside Dr & Greenwood Ave), Niles, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 93 tips and reviews

DanDan: The hot dogs are legendary. The salads are also very good. In terms of desserts, go with the chocolate cake or, better yet, the chocolate cake shake.

Zingerman's Delicatessen is one of My go-to list.

7. Zingerman's Delicatessen

9.3
422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI
Deli · Central Ann Arbor · 247 tips and reviews

DanDan: Pastrami sandwiches, brownies, meats & cheeses, coffee, really everything's tasty & fresh. Lines don't seem long with friendly people whisking you through with free samples & suggestions.

Park Ridge Farmer's Market is one of My go-to list.

8. Park Ridge Farmer's Market

7.7
1-99 Prairie Ave, Park Ridge, IL
Farmers Market · 5 tips and reviews

DanDan: The Pickle Guy has some good Hot Giardinera. Great variety of fresh produce at reasonable prices.

The Second City is one of My go-to list.

9. The Second City

9.2
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 151 tips and reviews

DanDan: I recommend the comedy. It's funny.

Aybla Mediterranean Grill is one of My go-to list.

10. Aybla Mediterranean Grill

8.1
925 SW Alder St. (at SW 10th Ave.), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 12 tips and reviews

DanDan: One of the best gyros I've had.

Coalfire is one of My go-to list.

11. Coalfire

9.1
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 99 tips and reviews

DanDan: Get the 'nduja. It's like Italian salami chorizo and melts right into the pizza.

Elephants Delicatessen is one of My go-to list.

12. Elephants Delicatessen

9.1
115 NW 22nd Ave (Btw W Burnside & NW Davis), Portland, OR
Deli · 81 tips and reviews
Naansense is one of My go-to list.

13. Naansense

7.3
171 N Wells St (at W Lake St), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · The Loop · 26 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of My go-to list.

14. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 473 tips and reviews
Fonda Frontera is one of My go-to list.

15. Fonda Frontera

1471 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Wicker Park · 44 tips and reviews
Murphy's Red Hots is one of My go-to list.

16. Murphy's Red Hots

1211 W Belmont Ave (btwn Racine & Lakewood), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of My go-to list.

17. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews
Eataly is one of My go-to list.

18. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews
Smoke Daddy is one of My go-to list.

19. Smoke Daddy

8.6
1804 W Division St (btwn Wood St & Honore St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Wicker Park · 147 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of My go-to list.

20. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 571 tips and reviews
bellyQ is one of My go-to list.

21. bellyQ

1400 W. Randolph St. (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 96 tips and reviews
Jerry's is one of My go-to list.

22. Jerry's

1938 W Division St (btwn Damen & Winchester), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Wicker Park · 79 tips and reviews
Pequod's Pizzeria is one of My go-to list.

23. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
8520 Fernald Ave (at Lincoln Ave.), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 49 tips and reviews
Pequod's Pizzeria is one of My go-to list.

24. Pequod's Pizzeria

8.9
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 297 tips and reviews
The Art of Pizza is one of My go-to list.

25. The Art of Pizza

7.8
3033 N Ashland Ave (at Nelson Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 61 tips and reviews
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria is one of My go-to list.

26. Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

8.3
8433 S Pulaski Rd (at W 84 Pl), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ashburn · 64 tips and reviews
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of My go-to list.

27. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.2
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of My go-to list.

28. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 349 tips and reviews
Bricks Chicago is one of My go-to list.

29. Bricks Chicago

7.2
1909 N Lincoln Ave (at Wisconsin St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town Triangle · 40 tips and reviews
Quenchers Saloon is one of My go-to list.

30. Quenchers Saloon

2401 N Western Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Bucktown · 61 tips and reviews
Harold's Chicken Shack is one of My go-to list.

31. Harold's Chicken Shack

6.6
1208 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Hyde Park · 32 tips and reviews
Big Jones is one of My go-to list.

32. Big Jones

8.6
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews
The Roost Carolina Kitchen is one of My go-to list.

33. The Roost Carolina Kitchen

8.7
1467 W Irving Park Rd (at N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lakeview · 42 tips and reviews
Crisp is one of My go-to list.

34. Crisp

8.6
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews
Table Fifty-Two is one of My go-to list.

35. Table Fifty-Two

52 W Elm St, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 73 tips and reviews
Parson's Chicken & Fish is one of My go-to list.

36. Parson's Chicken & Fish

9.0
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews
Honey Butter Fried Chicken is one of My go-to list.

37. Honey Butter Fried Chicken

8.8
3361 N Elston Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Northwest Side · 143 tips and reviews
Paradise Pup is one of My go-to list.

38. Paradise Pup

8.7
1724 S River Rd (btwn Riverview Ave & Kennicott Ln), Des Plaines, IL
Burger Joint · 56 tips and reviews
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria is one of My go-to list.

39. Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

8.3
8433 S Pulaski Rd (at W 84 Pl), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ashburn · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pizza enthusiasts flock to this far southern spot, where the crispy, extra-thin crust pies are some of the best in the city. Top them with shrimp, sliced beef, ground beef, anchovies or sausage. Read more.

Superdawg Drive-In is one of My go-to list.

40. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews
Calumet Fisheries is one of My go-to list.

41. Calumet Fisheries

8.5
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · 56 tips and reviews
Heaven On Seven is one of My go-to list.

42. Heaven On Seven

111 N Wabash Ave (Between Washington St. & Randolph St.), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · The Loop · 56 tips and reviews
Asado Coffee Co is one of My go-to list.

43. Asado Coffee Co

1432 W Irving Park Rd (btwn N Southport Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews
Los Nopales is one of My go-to list.

44. Los Nopales

4544 N Western Ave (at W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Ravenswood · 28 tips and reviews
Nookies is one of My go-to list.

45. Nookies

1100 W Bryn Mawr Ave (at N Winthrop Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Edgewater Beach · 111 tips and reviews
Cafe Selmarie is one of My go-to list.

46. Cafe Selmarie

8.6
4729 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence & Leland at Giddings Plaza), Chicago, IL
Café · Ravenswood · 65 tips and reviews
Opart Thai House Restaurant is one of My go-to list.

47. Opart Thai House Restaurant

4658 N Western Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Ravenswood · 60 tips and reviews
Andies Restaurant is one of My go-to list.

48. Andies Restaurant

8.1
5253 N Clark St (btwn Berwyn Ave & Farragut Ave), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Andersonville · 33 tips and reviews
BBQ Supply Co. is one of My go-to list.

49. BBQ Supply Co.

6954 N Western Ave (W Lunt Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Ridge · 48 tips and reviews
Katie's Kitchen is one of My go-to list.

50. Katie's Kitchen

8.1
623 N Wolf Rd (btwn Central Rd & Berkshire Ln), Des Plaines, IL
Breakfast Spot · 23 tips and reviews
Gather is one of My go-to list.

51. Gather

9.0
4539 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Wilson Ave & Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews
Uncommon Ground is one of My go-to list.

52. Uncommon Ground

7.7
1401 W Devon Ave (at Glenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Edgewater · 78 tips and reviews
Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless is one of My go-to list.

53. Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless

8.2
Terminal 1, near Gate B11 (ORD Airport), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 538 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of My go-to list.

54. Revolution Brewing

8.8
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews
The Bad Apple is one of My go-to list.

55. The Bad Apple

9.0
4300 N Lincoln Ave (at W Cullom Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Center · 200 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of My go-to list.

56. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge is one of My go-to list.

57. Fireside Restaurant & Lounge

8.0
5739 N Ravenswood Ave (at W Rosehill Dr), Chicago, IL
Bar · Edgewater · 53 tips and reviews
Square Bar & Grill is one of My go-to list.

58. Square Bar & Grill

2849 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Northwest Side · 50 tips and reviews
Acre is one of My go-to list.

59. Acre

5308 N Clark St (btwn Berwyn Ave. & Summerdale Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Andersonville · 58 tips and reviews
Fountainhead is one of My go-to list.

60. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of My go-to list.

61. Hopleaf Bar

9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 334 tips and reviews
Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless is one of My go-to list.

62. Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless

7.9
Terminal 3, near Gate K4 (ORD Airport), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 232 tips and reviews
Johnnie's Beef is one of My go-to list.

63. Johnnie's Beef

8.8
7500 W North Ave (at 75th Ave), Elmwood Park, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews
The Fat Shallot is one of My go-to list.

64. The Fat Shallot

7.6
Chicago, IL
Food Truck · 24 tips and reviews
The Roost Carolina Kitchen is one of My go-to list.

65. The Roost Carolina Kitchen

8.4
455 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Union St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Fulton River District · 26 tips and reviews
H Mart is one of My go-to list.

66. H Mart

8.3
801 Civic Center Dr (at N Waukegan Rd), Niles, IL
Supermarket · 46 tips and reviews
Allende Restaurante is one of My go-to list.

67. Allende Restaurante

7.9
2408 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Fullerton Ave. & Montana St.), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · North Side · 32 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of My go-to list.

68. Au Cheval

9.2
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of My go-to list.

69. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of My go-to list.

70. Xoco

8.4
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews
BIG & little's Restaurant is one of My go-to list.

71. BIG & little's Restaurant

8.2
860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 140 tips and reviews
Cafecito is one of My go-to list.

72. Cafecito

8.8
26 E Congress Pkwy (at State St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 193 tips and reviews
Roti Modern Mediterranean is one of My go-to list.

73. Roti Modern Mediterranean

10 South Riverside Plaza (at Monroe), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · West Loop · 18 tips and reviews
Benjyehuda is one of My go-to list.

74. Benjyehuda

8.5
10 S LaSalle St (at W Madison St), Chicago, IL
Falafel Restaurant · The Loop · 30 tips and reviews
Frontera Fresco is one of My go-to list.

75. Frontera Fresco

111 N State St (at 7th Floor of Macy's), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · The Loop · 37 tips and reviews
Elly's Pancake House is one of My go-to list.

76. Elly's Pancake House

8.0
5050 N Cumberland Ave (btwn Foster Ave & Argyle St), Norridge, IL
Breakfast Spot · 57 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee is one of My go-to list.

77. Intelligentsia Coffee

1233 N Wells St (at W Scott St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Old Town · 32 tips and reviews
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe is one of My go-to list.

78. Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe

8.8
6501 W 79th St (at Narragansett Ave), Burbank, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews
Siam Treasure is one of My go-to list.

79. Siam Treasure

7.7
7152 N Harlem Ave (Touhy), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Edison Park · 6 tips and reviews
Eggsperience Breakfast & Lunch - Park Ridge is one of My go-to list.

80. Eggsperience Breakfast & Lunch - Park Ridge

90 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL
Breakfast Spot · 19 tips and reviews