FOOD GUIDE
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NEAR THE SHOW
Lunch and late night kitchens
ABA
Mediterranean plates & rooftop patio
Open till 11PM
302 N Green StBOOZEBOX
Basement izakaya and cocktail bar under Sushi Dokku
Open till 11PM
823 W Randolph StD'AMATO'S BAKERY
Italian bakery with legendary sandwiches and cookies
Open till 5PM
1124 W Grand AveGREEN STREET MEATS
Central Texas inspired barbecue
Open till 11PM
112 N Green StHIGH FIVE RAMEN
Spicy AF ramen, tiny and popular (come early)
Open till 11PM
112 N Green StJP GRAZIANO
Classic Italian subs, Chicago staple
Open till 10:30PM
901 W Randolph StKUMIKO
Award-winning Japanese cocktail bar with an excellent food menu
Open till 2AM
630 W Lake StPARLOR PIZZA BAR
Casual spot, good for groups
Open till 12:30AM
108 N Green StTHE LOYALIST
Andi's favorite burger in the city
Open till 10PM
177 N Ada StTRIVOLI TAVERN
Steakhouse meets moody supper club vibes
Open till 10:30PM
114 N Green StYOKOCHO HANDROLLS & OMAKASE BAR
Exceptional handrolls and omakase in the heart of Fulton Market
Open till 10PM
167 N Green StCheck all restaurants prior to booking for reservations and confirm hours
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ICONIC CHICAGO
If it’s your first time in town, start here
AL'S BEEF (TAYLOR ST.)
Original location, Italian beef done right
Open till 10PM
1079 W Taylor StDOUGHBOY'S CHICAGO
You gotta try a pizza puff while you're here
Open till 1AM
3622 N Cicero AveGENE & JUDE'S
No ketchup, no seats, just the dog and the fries in one bag
Open till 1AM
2720 River Rd, River GroveHAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK
Famous fried chicken and mild sauce
Hours vary
Multiple locationsJIM'S ORIGINAL
Late-night Polish sausage, onions, fries, and a true Chicago institution
Open 24 Hours
1250 S Union AveMARGIE'S CANDIES
Old-school ice cream parlor serving sundaes since 1921
Open till 12AM
1960 N Western AvePEQUOD'S PIZZA
Chicago's most famous deep dish with a caramelized crust
Open till 2AM
2207 N Clybourn AvePORTILLO'S
Hot dogs, Italian beef, and the cake shake is a must
Open till 1AM
100 W Ontario StRICOBENE'S
Breaded steak sandwich, absolutely massive
Open till 2AM
252 W 26th StSUPERDAWG
Classic drive-in with neon signs, Chicago dogs, and vintage charm
Open till 1AM
6363 N Milwaukee AveVITO & NICK'S
The gold standard of Chicago tavern-style pizza
Open till 10PM
8433 S Pulaski Rd -
BEST OF THE BEST
Critically acclaimed and locals-only
BAVETTE'S BAR & BOEUF
Dimly lit, perfect steakhouse energy
Open till 11PM
218 W Kinzie StBIRRIERIA ZARAGOZA
Goat birria, handmade tortillas, family-run
Open till 5PM
4852 S Pulaski RdCARNITAS URUAPAN
Gold-standard carnitas, crispy and tender, cash only
Open till 5PM
1725 W 18th StGIRL & THE GOAT
One of Chicago's most famous restaurants for a reason
Open till 11PM
809 W Randolph StLULA CAFE
Farm-to-table legend and a cornerstone of Chicago dining
Open till 10PM
2537 N Kedzie BlvdMONTEVERDE
Italian-American pasta heaven, always solid
Open till 10PM
1020 W Madison StOBÉLIX
Modern French cooking and incredible cocktails
Open till 11PM
700 N Sedgwick StSMYTH
Michelin 3-star, book in advance, eat something unforgettable
Reservations required
177 N Ada StSUN WAH BBQ
Chinese BBQ & Peking duck carved tableside
Open till 9PM
5039 N Broadway
Open till 9PM
5039 N BroadwayVIRTUE
Award-winning Southern cuisine and one of the most beloved restaurants in the city
Open till 10PM
1462 E 53rd StCheck all restaurants prior to booking for reservations and confirm hours
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COFFEE & BREAKFAST
Near Morgan MFG and the AC Hotel
GOOD AMBLER
One of the city's best bakeries with excellent coffee and pastries
Open till 5PM
216 N Peoria StKASAMA
Michelin-starred Filipino bakery and breakfast spot, order for pickup, the line is insane
Open till 3PM
1001 N Winchester AvePUBLICAN QUALITY BREAD
Fantastic pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and fresh bread
Open till 3PM
1759 W Grand AveSAWADA COFFEE
Chicago coffee institution tucked inside Green Street Smoked Meats
Open till 4PM
112 N Green St
DARK MATTER COFFEE
Chicago's iconic independent coffee roaster and longtime supporter of the arts
Open till 6PM
Multiple LocationsCAFECITO
Cuban coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and pressed sandwiches
Open till 7PM
26 E Congress PkwyBEATRIX
Quick breakfast, coffee, and grab-and-go options near the hotel
Open till 8PM
Multiple LocationsDOUGHNUT VAULT
Tiny shop serving some of Chicago's most beloved doughnuts
Open till sold out
401 N Franklin StLOU MITCHELL'S
Classic Chicago diner breakfast since 1923
Open till 2PM
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VEGAN
Chicago Vegan Classics
BEACON DOUGHNUTS
Some of the best doughnuts in the city and strong coffee
7AM till they sell out (they will sell out)
In the Alley at 810 W Armitage AveCHICAGO DINER
“Meat-free since '83”, a Chicago vegan institution
Open till 10PM
3411 N Halsted StHANDLEBAR
Wicker Park favorite for vegan comfort food and a great patio
Open till 10PM
2311 W North AveKALE MY NAME
One of the best for brunch
Open till 9PM
3300 W Montrose AveLIBBY'S CORNER
Vegan pastries, breakfast, and coffee
Hours vary
1454 W Chicago AvePENELOPE'S VEGAN TAQUERIA
Fully vegan Mexican food with excellent tacos and burritos
Open till 10PM
2306 W Foster AveTHE GREEN APE
Smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches
Open till 7PM
832 W 63rd StVACA'S CREAMERY
Small-batch vegan ice cream and desserts
Open till 10PM
1436 W 18th StPLANT JUNKIE
Loaded burgers and over-the-top milkshakes
Open till 9PM
1658 W 18th St