FOOD GUIDE

  • NEAR THE SHOW

    Lunch and late night kitchens

    ABA
    Mediterranean plates & rooftop patio
    Open till 11PM
    302 N Green St

    BOOZEBOX
    Basement izakaya and cocktail bar under Sushi Dokku
    Open till 11PM
    823 W Randolph St

    D'AMATO'S BAKERY
    Italian bakery with legendary sandwiches and cookies
    Open till 5PM
    1124 W Grand Ave

    GREEN STREET MEATS
    Central Texas inspired barbecue
    Open till 11PM
    112 N Green St

    HIGH FIVE RAMEN
    Spicy AF ramen, tiny and popular (come early)
    Open till 11PM
    112 N Green St

    JP GRAZIANO
    Classic Italian subs, Chicago staple
    Open till 10:30PM
    901 W Randolph St

    KUMIKO
    Award-winning Japanese cocktail bar with an excellent food menu
    Open till 2AM
    630 W Lake St

    PARLOR PIZZA BAR
    Casual spot, good for groups
    Open till 12:30AM
    108 N Green St

    THE LOYALIST
    Andi's favorite burger in the city
    Open till 10PM
    177 N Ada St

    TRIVOLI TAVERN
    Steakhouse meets moody supper club vibes
    Open till 10:30PM
    114 N Green St

    YOKOCHO HANDROLLS & OMAKASE BAR
    Exceptional handrolls and omakase in the heart of Fulton Market
    Open till 10PM
    167 N Green St

    Check all restaurants prior to booking for reservations and confirm hours

  • 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 St

    DOUGHBOY'S CHICAGO
    You gotta try a pizza puff while you're here
    Open till 1AM
    3622 N Cicero Ave

    GENE & JUDE'S
    No ketchup, no seats, just the dog and the fries in one bag
    Open till 1AM
    2720 River Rd, River Grove

    HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK
    Famous fried chicken and mild sauce
    Hours vary
    Multiple locations

    JIM'S ORIGINAL
    Late-night Polish sausage, onions, fries, and a true Chicago institution
    Open 24 Hours
    1250 S Union Ave

    MARGIE'S CANDIES
    Old-school ice cream parlor serving sundaes since 1921
    Open till 12AM
    1960 N Western Ave

    PEQUOD'S PIZZA
    Chicago's most famous deep dish with a caramelized crust
    Open till 2AM
    2207 N Clybourn Ave

    PORTILLO'S
    Hot dogs, Italian beef, and the cake shake is a must
    Open till 1AM
    100 W Ontario St

    RICOBENE'S
    Breaded steak sandwich, absolutely massive
    Open till 2AM
    252 W 26th St

    SUPERDAWG
    Classic drive-in with neon signs, Chicago dogs, and vintage charm
    Open till 1AM
    6363 N Milwaukee Ave

    VITO & 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 St

    BIRRIERIA ZARAGOZA
    Goat birria, handmade tortillas, family-run
    Open till 5PM
    4852 S Pulaski Rd

    CARNITAS URUAPAN
    Gold-standard carnitas, crispy and tender, cash only
    Open till 5PM
    1725 W 18th St

    GIRL & THE GOAT
    One of Chicago's most famous restaurants for a reason
    Open till 11PM
    809 W Randolph St

    LULA CAFE
    Farm-to-table legend and a cornerstone of Chicago dining
    Open till 10PM
    2537 N Kedzie Blvd

    MONTEVERDE
    Italian-American pasta heaven, always solid
    Open till 10PM
    1020 W Madison St

    OBÉLIX
    Modern French cooking and incredible cocktails
    Open till 11PM
    700 N Sedgwick St

    SMYTH
    Michelin 3-star, book in advance, eat something unforgettable
    Reservations required
    177 N Ada St

    SUN WAH BBQ
    Chinese BBQ & Peking duck carved tableside
    Open till 9PM
    5039 N Broadway
    Open till 9PM
    5039 N Broadway

    VIRTUE
    Award-winning Southern cuisine and one of the most beloved restaurants in the city
    Open till 10PM
    1462 E 53rd St

    Check all restaurants prior to booking for reservations and confirm hours

  • 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 St

    KASAMA
    Michelin-starred Filipino bakery and breakfast spot, order for pickup, the line is insane
    Open till 3PM
    1001 N Winchester Ave

    PUBLICAN QUALITY BREAD
    Fantastic pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and fresh bread
    Open till 3PM
    1759 W Grand Ave

    SAWADA 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 Locations

    CAFECITO
    Cuban coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and pressed sandwiches
    Open till 7PM
    26 E Congress Pkwy

    BEATRIX
    Quick breakfast, coffee, and grab-and-go options near the hotel
    Open till 8PM
    Multiple Locations

    DOUGHNUT VAULT
    Tiny shop serving some of Chicago's most beloved doughnuts
    Open till sold out
    401 N Franklin St

    LOU MITCHELL'S
    Classic Chicago diner breakfast since 1923
    Open till 2PM
    565 W Jackson Blvd

  • 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 Ave

    CHICAGO DINER
    Meat-free since '83”, a Chicago vegan institution
    Open till 10PM
    3411 N Halsted St

    HANDLEBAR
    Wicker Park favorite for vegan comfort food and a great patio
    Open till 10PM
    2311 W North Ave

    KALE MY NAME
    One of the best for brunch
    Open till 9PM
    3300 W Montrose Ave

    LIBBY'S CORNER
    Vegan pastries, breakfast, and coffee
    Hours vary
    1454 W Chicago Ave

    PENELOPE'S VEGAN TAQUERIA
    Fully vegan Mexican food with excellent tacos and burritos
    Open till 10PM
    2306 W Foster Ave

    THE GREEN APE
    Smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches
    Open till 7PM
    832 W 63rd St

    VACA'S CREAMERY
    Small-batch vegan ice cream and desserts
    Open till 10PM
    1436 W 18th St

    PLANT JUNKIE
    Loaded burgers and over-the-top milkshakes
    Open till 9PM
    1658 W 18th St