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  (123 restaurants)    
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Honey Butter Fried Chicken ($$)
(2195 ratings)

3361 N Elston Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-4000
www.honeybutter.com
  • Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich
    fried chicken breast & honey butter, option to add cheese; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2195 ratings
est. 2013; casual restaurant known for fried chicken & house dipping sauces; vegan & gluten free options available
Honky Tonk BBQSee Honky Tonk BBQ Video ($$)
(960 ratings)

1213 W 18th St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-7427
www.honkytonkbbqchicago.c...
  • Pulled Pork
    award-winning; slow-cooked for 17 hours at 215-degrees; Guy likes the Memphis vinegar sauce w/ the sandwich, but the mustard sauce when eaten by itself; both ways look good
  • Viking Beef Short Ribs
    dry-rubbed; available only on Fridays & Saturdays
3.5 out of 5
960 ratings
Memphis-style award-winning BBQ locally and nationally including 3rd place Trophy from the World Championship Memphis 2008; live music available on certain nights
Hoosier Mama Pie CompanySee Hoosier Mama Pie Company Video ($$)
(957 ratings)

1618 W Chicago Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-4846
www.hoosiermamapie.com
  • Passion Fruit Meringue Pie
    an exotic twist on an old favorite
4.5 out of 5
957 ratings
artisanal bakery striving to be a "old" pie company (from its website)
Hopleaf Bar ($$)
(2295 ratings)

5148 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-9851
hopleaf.com
  • Headcheese
    2-day brined & 10-12 hr simmered pig's head used to create sausage (part of Charcuterie)
  • Organic Montreal-Style Brisket Sandwich
    Montreal rubbed & marinated for 72 hrs; slow roasted, briefly smoked; served on sourdough or rye w/ house-made dill pickle & frites; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2295 ratings
opened in 1992; "Fine Food. Better Beers, Wines & Spirits. Belgian Specialties"; adult venue...everyone must be 21 or over with valid ID to enter (no children allowed); Other Recipes: Venison Pate
Hot Doug's [CLOSED] ($)
(3136 ratings)

3324 N California Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9550
  • Sausage
    range from 12-25 variations each day (including alligator, kangaroo, antelope, buffalo, rattlesnake); "Classic Chicago Dog": beef hot dog on poppy seed bun topped w/ yellow mustard, onions, sweet neon-green relish, tomatoes, and a slice of dilled pickle (hot peppers optional)
4.5 out of 5
3136 ratings
[CLOSED]; #79 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); #4 (America's Best: American Classics); serve only sausages & french fries; cash only; long lines
Ina's [CLOSED] ($$)
(239 ratings)

1235 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-8227
As Seen On:
Sausage Paradise
  • Amy's Omelette
    top seller; 3-egg omelette w/ brie, asparagus & chopped chicken sausage
  • Chicken Sausage
3.5 out of 5
239 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1991; "Breakfast Queen" of Chicago
Irazu Costa Rican RestaurantSee Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant Video ($$)
(2386 ratings)

1865 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-5687
www.irazuchicago.com
  • Chifrijo
    appetizer: black beans, rice mixed w/ chicharron (fried pork) and diced veggies served in a mortar-and-pestle dish, comes w/ chips
  • Pepito Sandwich
    top selling sandwich; rib eye steak, sauteed onions, cheese, beans and Lizano sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2386 ratings
opened in 1990
JAM [CLOSED] ($$)
(747 ratings)

2853 N Kedzie Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 292-6011
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Malted Custard French Toast
    macerated stonefruit, lime leaf cream, pink peppercorns; looks good
3.5 out of 5
747 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2009
Joe Boston's Italian Beef [CLOSED] ($)
(164 ratings)

2932 W Chicago Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-9536
  • Italian Beef with Sausage Sandwich
    asked for dipped with little of hot peppers; looks good
  • Italian Beef Sandwich
    recommend w/ sweet & hot peppers & dipped; looks good
4.0 out of 5
164 ratings
[CLOSED]
Kaiser Tiger ($$)
(568 ratings)

1415 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-3100
kaisertiger.com
  • The Bomb
    5-lb meatloaf made of spicy beef & pork sausage stuffed w/ pepper bacon & wrapped in a brown sugar bacon weave cooked for hours on the smoker & served w/ fresh cut fries, buns, pepper jack cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, & BBQ sauce
3.5 out of 5
568 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); beer hall specializing in "sausage, bacon & beer"
Kuma's CornerSee Kuma's Corner Video ($$)
(5364 ratings)

2900 W Belmont Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8769
www.kumascorner.com
  • Plague Bringer Burger
    1-lb patty w/ roasted garlic mayo, extra raw garlic, homemade hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, jalapeno, tortilla chips (for crunch), lettuce, tomato & onion all on a pretzel roll; looks good
  • Black Sabbath Burger
    fan favorite; w/ blackening spice, chili, Pepper Jack, red onion; served on pretzel bun; "that's up there in the top 5 burgers on Triple-D"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Lair of the Minotaur Burger
    w/ caramelized onions, pancetta, brie, bourbon-soaked pears served on pretzel roll
  • Mastodon Burger
    10-oz burger w/ bacon, barbecue sauce, sharp cheddar & frizzled onions; looks good
  • Build-Your-Own Mac and Cheese
    choice of Andouille sausage, bacon, broccoli, caramelized onions, chicken, corn, garlic, green onion, jalapeno, peas, roasted red pepper and/or sundried tomatoes; looks good
  • Kuma Burger
    signature & top seller; w/ bacon, sharp cheddar, fried egg, lettuce, tomato & onion
4.0 out of 5
5364 ratings
opened in 2005; dive-bar where burgers named after heavy metal bands
La Scarola ($$)
(1487 ratings)

721 W Grand Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 243-1740
lascarola.com
  • Pasta & Fagioli Soup
    signature soup; Cannellini beans, pasta & cheese finished w/ basil & wine; looks good
  • Pasta Lorenzo
    bow tie pasta topped w/ shrimp, chicken strips & sundried tomatoes in a light chipotle sauce; looks good
  • Veal Chop alla Gabe
    this is what Guy Fieri gets each time he comes; 10oz. Veal chop pounded paper thin, breaded & pan fried finished w/ garlic, parsley, lemon & extra virgin olive oil & set over diced Italian potatoes; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1487 ratings
since 2001; old school Italian joint including edge-to-edge pictures extending to the ceiling; Guy Fieri's go-to Italian joint when he's in Chicago
Lawry's The Prime Rib [CLOSED]
(836 ratings)

100 E Ontario Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
  • Bone-In Prime Rib
    slow-roasted & cut tableside, served w/ salad, mashed potatoes, creamed corn & spinach; looks good
4.0 out of 5
836 ratings
[CLOSED]; 3 locations in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas & Dallas remain open; upscale gourmet restaurant chain known for prime rib & popular seasonings
Lena BravaSee Lena Brava Video ($$$)
(612 ratings)

900-902 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1975
www.lenabrava.com
  • Black Cod "Al Pastor"
    blackened cod w/ achiote, red chili & pineapple rub; topped w/ pineapple shiso salsa; served w/ cabbage slaw & house tortillas
4.0 out of 5
612 ratings
Baja-inpired, wood-fired dishes, plus Mexican wines & mezcal
Little Goat [CLOSED] ($$)
(4949 ratings)

820 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 888-3455
  • The Fat Club
    smoked turkey, ham, bacon, havarti, avocado, cabbage & tomato, mayo, special sauce, fat toast; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
4949 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; a gourmet spin on diner comfort food, prepared by award-winning chef
Longman & EagleSee Longman & Eagle Video ($$)
(2565 ratings)

2657 N Kedzie Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-7110
www.longmanandeagle.com
  • Fried Chicken & Waffles
    fried in beef fat; served w/ sweet potato & pork belly hash, maple syrup; available only for brunch (check website for updated menu)
4.0 out of 5
2565 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Chicken)
Lou Malnati's PizzeriaSee Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(7257 ratings)

439 N Wells St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 828-9800
www.loumalnatis.com
  • Loaded Combo Pizza
    deep-dish square-cut pizza w/ sausage, pepperoni, onions & mushrooms; looks good
  • Pizza
    signature deep-dish butter crust topped w/ cheese then sausage and tomato sauce; looks good; Anne gets the thin crust, "loaded" pie (pepperoni, sausage, green pepper, onions, mushrooms, black olives) & orders it well-done; sliced in squares; looks good; Deep-dish
  • Malnati Chicago Classic
    deep dish pizza w/ homemade lean sausage, some extra cheese & vine-ripened tomato sauce on buttercrust; looks good
  • The Lou Pizza
    deep-dish pizza w/ spinach mix (enhanced w/ garlic, basil & onion), mushrooms & sliced Roma tomatoes covered w/ three cheeses, on a garlic buttercrust; looks good
4.0 out of 5
7257 ratings
Food War: (deep-dish sausage) Uno's vs. Lou Malnati's; Lou Malnati's won (3-votes-to-0); opened in 1971; Lou Malnati left Pizzeria Uno to start his own restaurant; many other locations in Chicago area
Lucky's Sandwich Company ($$)
(547 ratings)

3472 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 549-0665
www.luckysandwich.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Lucky's Overstuff Sandwich Challenge
    challenge - 3 Lucky sandwiches; Adam won
3.5 out of 5
547 ratings
Luella's Southern Kitchen ($$)
(943 ratings)

4609 N Lincoln Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 961-8196
www.luellassouthernkitche...
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Chicago"
  • "Forever Braised" Short Rib Mac & Cheese
    Slagel beef, Mornay sauce & buttered bread crumbs; "grown up mac 'n' cheese!" - Ali Khan
4.0 out of 5
943 ratings
est. 2015; classic soul food restaurant using family recipes
m.henrySee m.henry Video ($$)
(1915 ratings)

5707 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-1600
mhenry.net
  • Blackberry Bliss Cakes
    house hotcakes w/ warm blackberries & vanilla mascarpone cream, topped w/ brown sugar & oat crust
  • Cinnamon Roll French Toast
    french toast made w/ house baked brioche cinnamon rolls, layered w/warm seasonal fruit, vanilla neufchatel creme & topped w/a granola crust; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1915 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); "chow for now" serving globally inspired, new american style cooking; serving breakfast, lunch, brunch only
Manny's Cafeteria and DelicatessenSee Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen Video ($$)
(1284 ratings)

1141 S Jefferson St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 939-2855
www.mannysdeli.com
  • Noodle Kugel
    similar to mac & cheeseNavel Pastrami; looks good
  • Stuffed Cabbage
    owner's/chef's favorite; ground beef mix wrapped w/ boiled cabbage leaf topped w/ sweet & sour raisin sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1284 ratings
since 1942; old-school deli institution; Other Recipes: Reuben Pastrami
Mario's Italian Lemonade ($)
(688 ratings)

1068 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Cantaloupe Lemonade Ice
    Italian ice w/ small chunks of cantaloupe; looks good
4.5 out of 5
688 ratings
est. 1954; large lemonade stand; seasonal
May St. Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(196 ratings)

1146 W Cermak Rd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-4442
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
  • White Chocolate Flan
3.5 out of 5
196 ratings
[CLOSED]
mfk ($$$)
(287 ratings)

432 W Diversey Pkwy Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 857-2540
mfkrestaurant.com
4.5 out of 5
287 ratings
a seaside-focused eatery w/ Spanish influence
Mordecai ($$)
(129 ratings)

3632 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 269-5410
www.mordecaichicago.com
  • Crackerjack Beignets
    popped sorghum, candied peanuts, bourbon ice cream; looks good
4.0 out of 5
129 ratings
est. 2018; classic American favorites along w/ reimagined creations, locally sourced & paired w/ seasonal drinks
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