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Walker Bros. The Original Pancake HouseSee Walker Bros. The Original Pancake House Video ($$)
(830 ratings)

153 Green Bay Rd Map It!
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-6000
www.walkerbros.net
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "For Brunch"
  • Bacon with Cheese Oven Baked Omelette
    comes with pancakes; looks good
4.5 out of 5
830 ratings
90 Miles Cuban CafeSee 90 Miles Cuban Cafe Video ($)
(849 ratings)

3101 N Clybourn Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 248-2822
www.90milescubancafe.com
  • Fricassee de Pollo
    seasoned chicken seared & boiled in tomato-potato-olive based sauce; served w/ yellow rice & sweet plantains; try eating rice, plantains & chicken together; looks good
  • Puerco Roast de Asado
    shredded roasted pork shoulder rubbed in prune-bacon-brown sugar-malta mix & finished on flattop w/ carmelized onions; served w/ black beans, white rice & plantains; looks good
4.0 out of 5
849 ratings
opened in 2008; husband-and-wife team; family left Cuba on a shrimp boat on June 13, 1980 to reach Key West only 90 Miles away
Ann Sather RestaurantSee Ann Sather Restaurant Video ($$)
(1104 ratings)

909 W Belmont Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-2378
annsather.com
  • French Toast Fantasy
    use sliced pecan rolls as "toast"; topped w/ toasted oats, fruit & powder sugar; looks good
  • Pecan Rolls
    small plate-sized; looks good
  • Cinnamon Rolls
    plate-sized
4.0 out of 5
1104 ratings
Swedish cuisine & catering; multiple locations in Chicago; Other Recipes: Swedish Meatballs
Bertolli's River Pizza ($$)
(178 ratings)

7973 Lake St Map It!
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-2820
bertollispizza.com
  • Pepperoni Panzerotti
    house dough, red sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella; folded, sealed & baked (fried on request); "everything that you ever craved in a pizza x10!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
178 ratings
est. 1963; family owned & operated pizzeria known for home-style food, alongside sister deli next door
Blue Springs CafeSee Blue Springs Cafe Video ($$)
(283 ratings)

3505 George St Map It!
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-5788
  • Foot-Hi Lemon Meringue Pie
    each pie uses 12 egg whites to create the foot-high meringue topping
4.0 out of 5
283 ratings
country kitchen decor
Bongo RoomSee Bongo Room Video ($$)
(1687 ratings)

1470 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-0690
thebongoroom.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Chocolate Tower French Toast
    French toast w/ mascarpone-banana pudding-infused chocolate-chunked bread served on banana brulee sauce & topped w/ slices of banana, white & black chocolate shavings; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1687 ratings
Bop N GrillSee Bop N Grill Video ($$)
(953 ratings)

6604 N Sheridan Rd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 654-3224
bngrill.com
  • Philly Cheesesteak Eggroll
    east-meets-west fusion; grilled marinated sliced rib eye, American cheese wrapped in eggroll wrapper and deep-fried; sliced length-wise & topped w/ cheese sauce & seseme seed; looks good
  • Umami Burger
    80-20 Angus burger w/ truffled mushroom duxelle, sun-dried tomato confit, togarashi mayo, bacon, smoked gouda; "it is in the top best burgers I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good; #6 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers)
4.0 out of 5
953 ratings
opened in 2009; Korean burger joint
Can't Believe It's Not Meat - Orland Park ($$)
(118 ratings)

24 Orland Square Dr Map It!
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 645-4077
www.cantbelieveitsnotmeat...
  • London Supreme Pizza
    Italian vegan sausage, mushrooms, onions, giardiniera peppers & vegan cheese or dairy cheese; "so layered & so thick" -Tabitha Brown
4.0 out of 5
118 ratings
opened in 2019; vegan, vegetarian & plant-based restaurant w/ 3 locations
Charlie ParkersSee Charlie Parkers Video ($)
(393 ratings)

700 North St Map It!
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 241-2104
www.charlieparkersdiner.n...
  • Horseshoe
    2 slices of toast topped w/ hamburger, ham, bacon, sausage, turkey, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, walleye or buffalo chicken topped w/ cheese sauce & fries or tater tots; top lunchtime seller is hamburger w/ cheese sauce; looks good
  • Pancakes
    16-inch pancake
4.0 out of 5
393 ratings
est. 1992; located in a Quonset hut (manufactured during World War II that was meant to house people & protect materials)
Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder CoSee Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co Video ($$)
(3044 ratings)

2121 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-2570
www.chicagopizzaandovengr...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Road Trip"
  • Pizza Pot Pie
    making since 1972; "one of the weirdest and tastiest things I've ever had"-Marc Murphy; baked as a pot pie w/ cheese on the bottom, then sauce and crust on top... when served, it's inverted onto the plate to form the pizza pie; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3044 ratings
opened in 1972; across the street from the notorious "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" (February 14, 1929)
Chuck's Southern Comforts CafeSee Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe Video ($$)
(915 ratings)

6501 W 79th St Map It!
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 229-8700
www.chuckscafe.com
  • Cochinita Pibil
    slow-roasted (12-hrs) shredded pork dish originating from the Yucatan Peninsula; looks good
4.0 out of 5
915 ratings
Cozy Dog Drive In ($)
(244 ratings)

2935 S 6th St Map It!
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-1992
www.cozydogdrivein.com
  • Cozy Dog
    corn dog
4.0 out of 5
244 ratings
opened in 1949; American landmark; birth of corn dog; serving up to 1,000 corn dogs & 300-lbs fries every day
D'arcy's Pint ($$)
(623 ratings)

661 W Stanford Ave Map It!
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 492-8800
www.darcyspintonline.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Springfield"
  • Horseshoe
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
623 ratings
Dell Rhea's Chicken BasketSee Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket Video ($$)
(752 ratings)

645 Joliet Rd Map It!
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-0780
chickenbasket.com
4.0 out of 5
752 ratings
Dimo's Pizza ($)
(1042 ratings)

3463 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-4580
dimospizza.com
As Seen On:
Pizza Party
  • Chicken n' Waffles Pizza
    fried chicken, melted butter, mozzarella & homemade mini waffle bites on a creme fraiche base topped w/ maple syrup
  • Chilaquiles Pizza
4.0 out of 5
1042 ratings
Diner Grill ($)
(326 ratings)

1635 W Irving Park Rd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2030
  • Double Cheeseburger
    looks good
  • The Slinger
    hash browns, two hamburger patties, grilled onions, two eggs over easy all covered w/ chili; looks good
4.0 out of 5
326 ratings
old-style railroad-car diner w/ counter service
DMK Burger BarSee DMK Burger Bar Video ($$)
(2074 ratings)

2954 N Sheffield Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 360-8686
www.dmkburgerbar.com
  • Bison Burger
    served w/ fresh goat cheese, pickled red onions, blueberry BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Salmon Burger
    ground salmon, ginger & scallion; served w/ red Thai curry sauce and Asian slaw; looks good
  • Truffle Fries
    french fries tossed in Parmesean cheese and topped w/ truffle aioli; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2074 ratings
opened in 2009; recognized in multiple publications including Bon Appetit, Chicago Tribune; 8 blocks from Wrigley Field; Other Recipes: Truffle Cream Sauce
Dove's Luncheonette ($$)
(754 ratings)

1545 N Damen Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 645-4060
www.doveschicago.com
As Seen On:
Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Best Breakfasts"
  • Arroz Con Carnitas
    braised pork shoulder w/ rice, pigeon peas & giardiniera; Jonathon adds a poached egg; looks good
  • Pozole Rojo
    slow braised beef cheek, hominy in rich spicy pork stock w/ side of condiments
4.0 out of 5
754 ratings
since 2014; 41-stool counter service w/ Southern-inspired Mexican cuisine, alongside a tequila and mezcal-focused bar program, w/ the spirit of genuine hospitality
Fatso's Last Stand ($)
(942 ratings)

2258 W Chicago Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 245-3287
www.fatsoslaststand.com
  • Phil's Special Dog
    hot dog link stuffed in Polish sausage, grilled & put in toasted French roll w/ smeared w/ Wisconsin cheddar & topped w/ mac-and-cheese-and-salami; not on menu; looks good
4.0 out of 5
942 ratings
#42 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 2012; specialize mainly in hot dogs; formerly Phil's Last Stand
Francesco's Hole In the Wall ($$)
(551 ratings)

254 Skokie Blvd Map It!
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-0155
www.francescosholeinthewa...
  • Chicken Vesuvio
    chicken & potato wedges w/ garlic & seasonings, plus sherry wine; roasted at high temp & served w/ a garnish; "melts in your mouth" -Dan Kohler
4.0 out of 5
551 ratings
est. 1980; authentic Italian family restaurant offering classics & comfort food
Frontera GrillSee Frontera Grill Video ($$$)
(2570 ratings)

445 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 661-1434
www.rickbayless.com/resta...
  • Carne Asada a la Oaxaquena
    rib steak; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2570 ratings
Gene's Sausage Shop ($$)
(538 ratings)

4750 N Lincoln Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-7243
www.genessausageshop.com
As Seen On:
Sausage Paradise
  • Alpine Sausage
    signature & best-seller; twist on Polish kielbasa w/ a double-dose of garlic & smoke time (smoked in cherrywood & mequite sawdust for 4 hrs); served w/ sweet-tart sauerkraut; looks good
4.0 out of 5
538 ratings
est. 1972; butcher, cure & smoke all meats on-site from recipes brought from Poland; carries over 40 varieties of homemade natural wood-smoked sausages; dining area at rooftop beer-and-wine garden
Gibsons Bar & SteakhouseSee Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Video ($$$)
(2520 ratings)

1028 N Rush St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-8999
www.gibsonssteakhouse.com...
  • Macadamia Turtle Pie
    1-foot tall pie w/ macadamia nut-wafer crust layered w/ vanilla ice cream, more macadamia nut mix, caramel-chocolate sauce, more ice cream & topped w/ whole macadamia nuts
  • Meaning of Life (Cake)
    5-layer cake w/ chocolate mousse, bananas, raspberries, whipped cream; each slice is approx. 6-lbs; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2520 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); autographed photographs of athletes, politicians, movie stars, rock stars, entertainers on walls
Gibsons Italia ($$$)
(832 ratings)

233 N Canal St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 414-1100
www.gibsonsitalia.com
  • Caserecce Pasta
    24-karat gold extruded pasta, asparagus, parmigiano reggiano, corsa ricotta & lemon zest; "this 1 changed my life" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
832 ratings
est. 2017; modern Italian steakhouse featuring top quality ingredients
Giordano's PizzeriaSee Giordano's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(1420 ratings)

223 W Jackson Blvd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 583-9400
www.giordanos.com
  • Pizza
    Stuffed deep-dish; Tia gets w/ sausage & pepperoni; Stuffed deep-dish
4.0 out of 5
1420 ratings
#88 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1974
Illinois   (105 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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