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Chicago Food Guide: Where to Eat
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Mary
I lived in Chicago for 5+ years, and these will always be my favorites.
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So much good food.
My favorite Chicago restaurant - make reservations early!
Girl & The Goat Chicago
Venue is stunning, but the pitas are next level
Aba
Love this place for brunch & lunch.
Beatrix
The inside is gorgeous. My go-to spot to bring out of town family & friends.
3 Arts Club Cafe
Tapas anyone?
The Purple Pig Restaurant
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Your place for paella, sangria & tapas.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Great spot for Italian in the West Loop
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
Favorite for classic comfort Italian food
Volare Ristorante Italiano
Everything here is so good.
Galit
Always love ice cream flavors with a twist, and Jeni's always delivers. Brambleberry crisp is still my favorite.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Hands-down my favorite cupcake shop in Chicago. Blueberry cheesecake? Mmmm
Molly's Cupcakes
My favorite place for late night tacos with a twist
Velvet Taco
Love a good okonomiyaki here
Gaijin
2 locations downtown and 1 in Chinatown. Always go here when I'm craving dim sum or when I miss authentic Chinese food.
MingHin Cuisine
Love this place for dim sum
Dolo Restaurant and Bar
Hot pot as an experience. Lots of options, snacks for when you're waiting, and performances while you eat, like the dancing noodle man.
Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago
Fun place for AYCE hot pot
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Chicago
Asian-fusion tacos. Try it.
Del Seoul
Ever tried a sushi burrito? It's amazing. Get a sushi taco while you're at it too.
En Hakkore 2.0
Cool space for sushi
Friends Sushi
Foodhall in Westloop. Great place to try a variety of food.
Time Out Market Chicago
My secret place to grab food & study at the top floor of Bloomingdales.
Aster Hall
Gorgeous space for grabbing coffee & getting some work done.
The Lunchroom at SPACE 519
Get the burger. With the bacon. You're welcome.
Au Cheval
I love pizza flavors with a unique twist.
Parlor Pizza – Parlor Pizza Bar, West Loop, Wicker Park ...
You're in Chicago - you have to give deep-dish pizza a try at least once :)
Giordanos
Ever heard of a pizza pot pie? Now's your time to try one. Wait will be long, so might as well get the flatbread too when you're here.
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
Comfort Italian with huge portions.
The Pasta Bowl - Lincoln Park
When in Chicago, try a Chicago hot dog - that means no ketchup.
Portillo's
Hits the spot when I'm craving empanadas
5411 Empanadas
Gorgeous rooftop, also a great place to do high tea.
LondonHouse Chicago
High tea in the Palm Court with a live harpist
The Drake
Great rooftop bar and restaurant in the Living Room. Afternoon tea also available here.
The Peninsula Chicago
Super cute space for afternoon tea. Make sure to get a seat by the window
The Langham, Chicago
Great for brunch with huge portions
Yolk.
Usually a long wait, but worth it for brunch.
Batter & Berries
Super cute place for a girl's brunch
The Hampton Social
Brunch all day, everyday.
Kanela Breakfast Club
One of my brunch favorites. Get a few dishes to try for the table, like pancakes.
The Bongo Room
Great place for brunch
Bar Siena
Super cute place with a delicious brussels sprout & kale salad
Blue Door Farm Stand
One of my favorite vegetarian spots in Chicago. Also, get a milkshake.
The Chicago Diner - Meat Free Since '83
You need to try a bombolini.
BomboBar
Favorite for bread & European pastries
La Fournette
My favorite place to grab a croissant
Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter
The place for unique cupcakes, like ube or pandan cupcakes.
Jennivee's Bakery
My favorite donut shop in Chicago with seasonal flavors.
Firecakes Donuts
A classic Chicago donut shop you have to try, like the cronut.
Stan's Donuts
Donuts and fried chicken sandwiches.
Do-Rite Donuts
The best for old-fashioned donuts
Doughnut Vault
When in Chicago, stop by Garret's and try the Chicago mix.
Garrett Popcorn Shops® | The Original Chicago-Style Popcorn
Favorite cafe to get work done. Tons of space.
Cupitol Coffee
Love the space & seats outdoors. Also, glitter lattes.
Edie's All Day Cafe & Bar
Get the Kurdish breakfast, it's amazing.
The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen
My favorite for a good Cuban sandwich
Cafecito Chicago Cuban Sandwich
Get a sandwich here. You won't regret it.
Nonna's Pizza & Sandwiches
Get your hands dirty for some delicious seafood
Lowcountry
