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When in Chicago: Food Shops & Restaurants to Visit
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By
Lean Pispis
Chicago is a food lover's paradise, with everything from classic deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches to high-end, innovative cuisine.
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Classic Chicago Eats
Bakeries & Sweets
Markets & Specialty Shops
Fine Dining & Unique Experiences
Classic Chicago Eats
Famous for its Italian beef sandwiches, a Chicago specialty. A visit to the original location on Taylor Street is a true experience.
Al's Beef | Chicago | #1 Italian Beef Since 1938
Known for Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, and chocolate cake shakes. It's a popular local chain with a fun, vintage-inspired atmosphere.
Order Unrivaled Chicago Street Food | Portillo's
A long-standing Jewish deli and a Chicago landmark since 1942, famous for its overstuffed corned beef and pastrami sandwiches.
Manny's Deli | Delicatessen in Chicago, IL
A family-run Italian grocery and deli that has been serving amazing subs since 1937. It's a favorite for its Italian sub.
Chicago's Italian Deli Shop - J.P. Graziano Grocery | West Loop, Chicago
A Chicago institution and a go-to for deep-dish pizza. They have multiple locations throughout the city.
Lou Malnati's, the Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Restaurant
Bakeries & Sweets
A beloved Southern-style bakery known for its delicious and decadent cakes.
Brown Sugar Bakery Chicago
A bakery and café inspired by Scandinavian flavors, with a focus on expertly crafted pastries and artisan breads.
Lost Larson
From the same team behind the former restaurant HotChocolate, this bakery offers a variety of sweet and savory baked goods
Mindy's Bakery in Chicago, IL
Markets & Specialty Shops
A massive marketplace dedicated to Italian food, with restaurants, retail, and a wide selection of imported Italian goods.
Eataly Chicago: restaurants, private dining and catering
A must-visit for any home cook or food enthusiast. They offer an incredible variety of fresh spices and herbs.
Online Spice Store, Exquisite Spices & Seasonings
Fine Dining & Unique Experiences
A world-renowned, three-Michelin-star restaurant offering a unique and multi-sensory tasting menu experience. (Reservations are highly recommended).
Alinea
Known for its beer hall atmosphere and focus on farm-to-table cuisine, especially pork and seafood.
The Publican | American Restaurant in Chicago, IL
