31 Best Restaurants In Chicago That You Have To Try

This is my ultimate food guide to Chicago on where to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, and desserts. There’s more to Chicago than just deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and Michelin stars.

DOVE’S LUNCHEONETTE

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FIRECAKES

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HAISOUS

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SUNDA

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CAFE SPIAGGIA

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GIRL & THE GOAT

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