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10 Chicagos hidden gem restaurants
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items Chicago is packed with hidden gem restaurants that only the locals know and love. The secret is finally out! Here is your ultimate guide to dining like a true Chicagoan. Plus 2 extras.
These are the most amazing sandwiches ever. Grab a sandwich head to the river sit and do some major people watching but an absolutely perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Fatback Butcher
What a great place to grab a cup of coffee, something sweet, sit on the balcony overlooking the river and just enjoy your morning.
River Roux Bistro
This is a little outside of Chicago but grab an Uber. It will be well worth your trip. They make their own hotdog out of Wagyu beef that's worth a trip itself, but then there's the barbecue wow.
Lexington Betty Smokehouse
If you're in Chicago, take the water taxi down the river to Chinatown and go to this restaurant. Best Chinese food ever. My friend was born in Hong Kong and said that this is the most authentic food he has found in the states. (I have included a link...
Ken Kee Restaurant
A delicatessen with a sausage shop and a restaurant on top I don't think I need to say anymore except don't miss this.
Rooftop Beer & Wine Garden - Gene's Sausage Shop & Delicatessen
If you're in the Chicago loop this is your go to breakfast spot. Their lattes are so unique. Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for and their salads are so fresh and refreshing because of how different they are. Check out their menu.
Homepage | Goddess And The Baker in Chicago & WI
I know it's a food hall, but what a food hall! So many inventive restaurants, you have to visit the website and just marvel at all they have to offer.
Sterling Food Hall
Amazing food to go along with the amazing location. This is definitely a special dinner out. You will not be disappointed.
Wu's Korean BBQ
I love breakfast, but I really really love breakfast at Kanelas. Hands-down, my favorite is their chicken and waffles. I could probably eat that every day for breakfast given the chance.
Kanela Breakfast Club Online Menu | Best Breakfast in Chicago
OK, I may have saved the best for last because I wasn't sure I wanted to share it with anybody. This has been my favorite restaurant in Chicago for the past 40 years! My family celebrates birthdays here, anniversaries, good grades on report card actu...
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This is the best and easiest way to make your way to Chinatown. It also kind of serves as a little bit of an architectural tour down our lovely river. I hope you enjoy Chicago as much as I enjoy it.
Dock Chinatown
This on is a better well known but still a wonderful restaurant if you are visiting Navy Pier. Great location and food. I love fried chicken!!!
Reunion Restaurants
This is where i like to end my day. A cocktail on the beach with the city as the backdrop doesn't get much better than this.
Caffe Oliva