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Chicago Eats

Chicago Eats

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Created by katie • Updated On: October 13, 2018

A combination of my favorites in the city and places I want to try.

Grahamwich is one of Chicago Eats.

1. Grahamwich

615 N State St (btwn E Ohio St & E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Near North Side · 103 tips and reviews
Potash Markets is one of Chicago Eats.

2. Potash Markets

6.0
875 N State St (btwn Chestnut & Delaware), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Near North Side · 19 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago Eats.

3. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
L'Appetito Italian Deli is one of Chicago Eats.

4. L'Appetito Italian Deli

875 N Michigan Ave (ar Delaware Pl.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 64 tips and reviews
L'Appetito is one of Chicago Eats.

5. L'Appetito

8.4
30 E Huron St (at Wabash), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 32 tips and reviews
Southport Grocery & Cafe is one of Chicago Eats.

6. Southport Grocery & Cafe

9.1
3552 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 90 tips and reviews
Chicago French Market is one of Chicago Eats.

7. Chicago French Market

8.5
131 N Clinton St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Market · West Loop · 152 tips and reviews
Native Foods is one of Chicago Eats.

8. Native Foods

1023 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lakeview · 99 tips and reviews
Sun Wah BBQ is one of Chicago Eats.

9. Sun Wah BBQ

8.8
5039 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Uptown · 162 tips and reviews
Jang Choong Dong is one of Chicago Eats.

10. Jang Choong Dong

6.6
9078 W Golf Rd (at N Terrace Pl), Niles, IL
Korean Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of Chicago Eats.

11. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews
M. Henry is one of Chicago Eats.

12. M. Henry

8.7
5707 N Clark St (at W Hollywood Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Edgewater · 138 tips and reviews

13. M. Henrietta

1133 W Granville Ave (btwn N Broadway & N Winthrop Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Edgewater · 31 tips and reviews
Medici on 57th is one of Chicago Eats.

14. Medici on 57th

8.6
1327 E 57th St (btwn S Kimbark Ave & S Kenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Hyde Park · 111 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago Eats.

15. The Doughnut Vault

8.9
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews
Fox & Obel is one of Chicago Eats.

16. Fox & Obel

401 E Illinois St (at McClurg Ct.), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Streeterville · 82 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of Chicago Eats.

17. Yolk

8.1
355 E Ohio St (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 225 tips and reviews
Orange is one of Chicago Eats.

18. Orange

730 W Grand Ave (at Halsted St & Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Fulton River District · 25 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chicago Eats.

19. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews
Quartino is one of Chicago Eats.

20. Quartino

8.8
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews
Markethouse Restaurant is one of Chicago Eats.

21. Markethouse Restaurant

7.8
611 N Fairbanks Ct (btwn Ohio St. & Ontario St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 46 tips and reviews
Ginza is one of Chicago Eats.

22. Ginza

19 E Ohio St (btwn State & Wabash), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Near North Side · 14 tips and reviews
Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi is one of Chicago Eats.

23. Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi

6.7
111 N State St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · The Loop · 24 tips and reviews
Magnolia Bakery is one of Chicago Eats.

24. Magnolia Bakery

8.3
108 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews
Toast is one of Chicago Eats.

25. Toast

746 W Webster Ave (at N Halsted St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lincoln Park · 80 tips and reviews
Sola is one of Chicago Eats.

26. Sola

3868 N Lincoln Ave (at Byron), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · North Center · 49 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago Eats.

27. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant is one of Chicago Eats.

28. Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant

7.9
5760 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Chicago Eats.

29. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews
Tre Kronor is one of Chicago Eats.

30. Tre Kronor

9.0
3258 W Foster Ave (at Spaulding Ave), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · North Park · 83 tips and reviews
Ann Sather is one of Chicago Eats.

31. Ann Sather

8.5
909 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Wilton Ave & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Lakeview · 112 tips and reviews
Beard Papa's is one of Chicago Eats.

32. Beard Papa's

108 N State St (at Block 37), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 28 tips and reviews
Frontera Fresco is one of Chicago Eats.

33. Frontera Fresco

111 N State St (at 7th Floor of Macy's), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · The Loop · 37 tips and reviews
Maxwell Street Market is one of Chicago Eats.

34. Maxwell Street Market

7.9
800 S Desplaines St (btwn Polk St & Cabrini St), Chicago, IL
Flea Market · South Loop · 34 tips and reviews
Pump Room is one of Chicago Eats.

35. Pump Room

1301 N State Pkwy (at E Goethe St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 94 tips and reviews
The Counter is one of Chicago Eats.

36. The Counter

666 W Diversey Pkwy (at N. Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lake View East · 55 tips and reviews
Yusho is one of Chicago Eats.

37. Yusho

2853 N Kedzie Ave (at W. George St.), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Logan Square · 80 tips and reviews
Avec is one of Chicago Eats.

38. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews
Blackbird is one of Chicago Eats.

39. Blackbird

619 W Randolph St (at N Desplaines St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 127 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago Eats.

40. The Publican

9.0
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

41. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews

42. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews
Birchwood Kitchen is one of Chicago Eats.

43. Birchwood Kitchen

2211 W North Ave (btwn Leavitt St. & Bell Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews
Bite Café is one of Chicago Eats.

44. Bite Café

1039 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 100 tips and reviews

45. Meli Cafe & Juice Bar

7.7
301 S Halsted St (at W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Greektown · 82 tips and reviews
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant is one of Chicago Eats.

46. Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

8.6
4801 N Broadway St (at Lawrence Ave.), Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Restaurant · Uptown · 51 tips and reviews
Café des Architectes is one of Chicago Eats.

47. Café des Architectes

7.1
20 E Chestnut St (btwn Wabash & State), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 38 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago Eats.

48. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews
Boka is one of Chicago Eats.

49. Boka

8.9
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
NoMI is one of Chicago Eats.

50. NoMI

8.6
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews
Jaipur Indian is one of Chicago Eats.

51. Jaipur Indian

847 W Randolph St (Halsted), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · West Town · 36 tips and reviews
Saigon Sisters Restaurant is one of Chicago Eats.

52. Saigon Sisters Restaurant

8.4
567 W Lake St (btwn Jefferson & Clinton), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · West Loop · 75 tips and reviews
Slurping Turtle is one of Chicago Eats.

53. Slurping Turtle

116 W Hubbard St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · River North · 191 tips and reviews

54. Mercat a la Planxa

7.6
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
BEL 50 is one of Chicago Eats.

55. BEL 50

738 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Near North Side · 18 tips and reviews
Hannah's Bretzel is one of Chicago Eats.

56. Hannah's Bretzel

8.6
400 N La Salle Dr (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 43 tips and reviews
Da Lobsta is one of Chicago Eats.

57. Da Lobsta

12 E Cedar St (at Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Gold Coast · 41 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago Eats.

58. Publican Quality Meats

9.5
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews
Hot Doug's is one of Chicago Eats.

59. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews
HUB 51 is one of Chicago Eats.

60. HUB 51

8.2
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 249 tips and reviews
DMK Burger Bar is one of Chicago Eats.

61. DMK Burger Bar

8.8
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
Nuevo Leon Restaurant is one of Chicago Eats.

62. Nuevo Leon Restaurant

1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Pilsen · 106 tips and reviews
Moto Restaurant is one of Chicago Eats.

63. Moto Restaurant

945 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 43 tips and reviews
Graham Elliot is one of Chicago Eats.

64. Graham Elliot

217 W Huron St (at Wells St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 47 tips and reviews
Black Dog Gelato is one of Chicago Eats.

65. Black Dog Gelato

9.3
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews
GT Fish and Oyster is one of Chicago Eats.

66. GT Fish and Oyster

531 N Wells St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · River North · 195 tips and reviews
Glazed & Infused is one of Chicago Eats.

67. Glazed & Infused

939 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Bissell St & N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · North Side · 34 tips and reviews
Filter is one of Chicago Eats.

68. Filter

1373 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 109 tips and reviews
Toast Two is one of Chicago Eats.

69. Toast Two

2046 N Damen Ave (btwn Dickens & McLean Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 44 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Chicago Eats.

70. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews
Longman & Eagle is one of Chicago Eats.

71. Longman & Eagle

9.1
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews
Crosby's Kitchen is one of Chicago Eats.

72. Crosby's Kitchen

8.5
3455 N Southport Ave (at Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews
Deleece is one of Chicago Eats.

73. Deleece

3747 N Southport Ave (btwn W Waveland Ave & W Grace Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lakeview · 37 tips and reviews
Sensational Bites is one of Chicago Eats.

74. Sensational Bites

3751 N Southport Ave (btw Grace & Waveland), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Lakeview · 28 tips and reviews
Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Chicago Eats.

75. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews
Big Jones is one of Chicago Eats.

76. Big Jones

8.3
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews
The Bad Apple is one of Chicago Eats.

77. The Bad Apple

9.0
4300 N Lincoln Ave (at W Cullom Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Center · 200 tips and reviews
90 Miles Cuban Cafe is one of Chicago Eats.

78. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

9.0
2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews
Scooter's Frozen Custard is one of Chicago Eats.

79. Scooter's Frozen Custard

9.2
1658 W Belmont Ave (at Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews
Nightwood Restaurant is one of Chicago Eats.

80. Nightwood Restaurant

2119 S Halsted St (at 21st Pl), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · East Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews
Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant is one of Chicago Eats.

81. Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

8.0
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 109 tips and reviews
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of Chicago Eats.

82. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews

83. Firecakes Donuts

9.1
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews
Rickshaw Republic is one of Chicago Eats.

84. Rickshaw Republic

2312 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Indonesian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 26 tips and reviews
Sepia is one of Chicago Eats.

85. Sepia

8.4
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 64 tips and reviews
Cafecito is one of Chicago Eats.

86. Cafecito

8.7
26 E Congress Pkwy (at State St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 193 tips and reviews
Bobtail Ice Cream Company is one of Chicago Eats.

87. Bobtail Ice Cream Company

2951 N Broadway St (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lake View East · 86 tips and reviews
Kanela Breakfast Club is one of Chicago Eats.

88. Kanela Breakfast Club

3231 N Clark St (btwn W Aldine Ave & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 68 tips and reviews
Del Seoul is one of Chicago Eats.

89. Del Seoul

8.9
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews
A Taste of Heaven is one of Chicago Eats.

90. A Taste of Heaven

8.5
5401 N Clark St (at Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Andersonville · 72 tips and reviews
Porkchop is one of Chicago Eats.

91. Porkchop

941 W Randolph St (btwn N Morgan St & N Sangamon St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 56 tips and reviews
La Sirena Clandestina is one of Chicago Eats.

92. La Sirena Clandestina

954 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 67 tips and reviews
Balena is one of Chicago Eats.

93. Balena

1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews
RPM Italian is one of Chicago Eats.

94. RPM Italian

9.1
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews
Chicago Q is one of Chicago Eats.

95. Chicago Q

8.5
1160 N Dearborn St (at W Division St.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews
Butcher & The Burger is one of Chicago Eats.

96. Butcher & The Burger

8.8
1021 W Armitage Ave (at Kenmore Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Side · 108 tips and reviews
Belly Shack is one of Chicago Eats.

97. Belly Shack

1912 N Western Ave (btwn W Homer & W Cortland St.), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Logan Square · 93 tips and reviews
Ramen Wasabi is one of Chicago Eats.

98. Ramen Wasabi

9.2
2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Square · 140 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago Eats.

99. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
The Bedford is one of Chicago Eats.

100. The Bedford

1612 W Division St (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 81 tips and reviews
Katsu is one of Chicago Eats.

101. Katsu

2651 W Peterson Ave (btwn N Talman Ave & N Washtenaw Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · West Ridge · 40 tips and reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of Chicago Eats.

102. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
210 E Ohio St (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 134 tips and reviews
Urbanbelly is one of Chicago Eats.

103. Urbanbelly

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Fulton Market · 92 tips and reviews

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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of Chicago Eats.

104. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.2
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 220 tips and reviews
Nha Hang is one of Chicago Eats.

105. Nha Hang

1104 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 1 tip
Yolo Mexican Eatery is one of Chicago Eats.

106. Yolo Mexican Eatery

7.0
5111 Brown St, Skokie, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Hing Kee Restaurant is one of Chicago Eats.

107. Hing Kee Restaurant

7.4
2140 S Archer Ave (btwn Wentworth Ave & Princeton Ave), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 31 tips and reviews
Schwa is one of Chicago Eats.

108. Schwa

8.8
1466 N Ashland Ave (at W Le Moyne St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Noble Square · 35 tips and reviews
bellyQ is one of Chicago Eats.

109. bellyQ

1400 W. Randolph St. (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 96 tips and reviews
Oiistar is one of Chicago Eats.

110. Oiistar

8.3
1385 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews
Eataly is one of Chicago Eats.

111. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 408 tips and reviews
Tweet is one of Chicago Eats.

112. Tweet

8.9
5020 N Sheridan Rd (btwn W Argyle St & W Carmen Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Uptown · 142 tips and reviews
SUSHISAMBA Chicago is one of Chicago Eats.

113. SUSHISAMBA Chicago

504 N Wells St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 107 tips and reviews
Fat Rice is one of Chicago Eats.

114. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Logan Square · 101 tips and reviews
Jam is one of Chicago Eats.

115. Jam

3057 W Logan Blvd (at Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Logan Square · 55 tips and reviews
Grace is one of Chicago Eats.

116. Grace

652 W Randolph St (at W Couch Pl), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 41 tips and reviews
Gather is one of Chicago Eats.

117. Gather

9.0
4539 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Wilson Ave & Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago Eats.

118. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Chicago Eats.

119. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Noble Square · 53 tips and reviews