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favorite chicago eats
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gia schaeffer
just a few spots i’ve loved so far; fancy-ish, worth it, and delicious. more to come as i keep exploring.
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italian
sushi/japanese
mexican/spanish
misc
chinese
pizza
italian
AMAZING, authentic italian food, coziest and nicest vibe, all of their cocktails are fantastic
Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian
gorgeous place
Coda di Volpe
sushi/japanese
incredible all u can eat lunch special!!
Dodomi Sushi Rotary
the best all you can eat deal for lunch, $23 a person!! they make every round so fun with plating, dry ice, florals, etc. aaaand self serve ice cream!
Koi Sushi
my fav sushi for takeout in the city, always have good deals
Gorilla Sushi
LOVE the inside, so fun for dinner
Kyuramen Downtown Chicago
another great happy hour spot
RAMEN-SAN
mexican/spanish
literally cant even put into words how fire this place is, walk in, the best hot sauces
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perfect for a big group to share a ton of things
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Southport staple!!
Tuco And Blondie
2 for $10 mondays omgggg
Cafe Tola
not the most authentic, buuuuut i like it for takeout!
Mixteco
fun for a group!
Barrio
misc
my #1 restaurant of all time, sit near the open kitchen if you can (free dishes!)
Rose Mary
my FAV takeout when i dont feel like cooking
Bowls of Rice
chinese
oh my gosh this place is so fire and cheap
Order Online, Peking Chinese Food, Chicago, Illinois, Happy Family ...
huge portions
Yummy Yummy Asian Cuisine
pizza
classic chicago deep dish, can't go wrong, plus they have a great lunch special!
Giordano's
french
perfect date night spot
Le Petit Marcel
american
best caesar wrap imaginable
GG's Chicken Shop
good for a big group, classic american food so there's something for everyone
Doc B's Restaurant (River North)
the restaurant and market are both incredible
Eataly
best vibe
Beatrix
breakfast burrito is to die for and huge
Breakfast House
24 hours classic diner!!! so fire at 2am
Golden Apple Grille & Breakfast House
you CANNOT beat these prices, cash only tho!
Redhot Ranch
lowk pricey for the fun stuff, but really solid
Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)
REALLY good honestly, just elevated and consistent
Small Cheval
mediterranean
great happy hour
Ema
REALLY great food, amazing happy hour too
Avli
