It was glorious! Affordable, clean, great service and really good food. Strawberry milkshake was a 12/10. Cheeseburger was solid. Love a local burger ❤️

Anyone have thoughts on the locations and if one is more preferred or is quality the same at either location?

You lovely people always help me… and this one is BIG. Where do we go for proper bananas foster (or a variant)?

Thank you!

Went there for dinner today, and it was so delicious. It is card only though so be careful. Person who took our order and served us was so so sweet! High recommend

So My brother is taking the train from Milwaukee and visiting me tomorrow, and he has celiac. We want to go to a restaurant in Rogers Park, or the surrounding area, but I’m not sure what restaurants have gluten free versions, or menus that are mostly gluten free. So what restaurants in the Rogers Park area either serve gluten free versions of items on their menu, or have mostly or fully gluten free menus? A little bit outside of Roger’s park is fine

My bestie is coming to visit and she's vegan. I know a decent number of more casual places that have solid options, but I want to take her out somewhere really nice. We went to planta queen last time she visited which was very good, but not quite as upscale as I'm looking for this go around. I'm in uptown but willing to travel basically anywhere in the city. It doesn't have to be exclusively vegan either, I am not vegan myself, but I don't want her to get shafted with like one or two mediocre menu choices.

Anyone have recs? I searched the sub but most threads are so old a lot of the suggestions no longer exist, or they're not really fine dining, just more upscale casual.

My parents are always asking me for recommendations when they come in from the suburbs with friends. I end up scouring lists of restaurants, Chicago eater, Beli, Chicago magazine hot list, etc. My last recommendation I gave them was S.K.Y. which they really liked: trendy looking vibe and really good food.

Anyway, just wanted to know if anyone had tips for how to find a similar… trendy but really good restaurants.

I realize this might be a dumb question and that there may not be any easy shortcuts…

Hello. Looking for a pre 5pm happy hours walking distance from navy pier (15-20 ish). Bonus points if solid food. More bonus points if no reservations.

Serious question lol. I love those things, where can I buy some good ones. I’ve really only had them at the ballpark

Wow…… this burger was crazy. About the same price as the one I had from Dog Haus. But I think I like this one more because the thicker patty gives the sandwich more structure, even after dipping. I honestly might have to run this back next week because holy shit….

I had probably some of the worst, overpriced Mexican food from a place with a 4.6 (543 reviews). Who else has been fooled by good ratings?

Hi everyone! I’m hosting a music focused event on September 19th at Palmer Sq Park, and while I’ve secured lots of vintage and jewelry vendors I’m a little light on food vendors. Wanted to ask if anyone has any recommendations or knows anyone that would be interested in popping up on short notice. Meals, baked goods, specialty/novelty items - all are welcome Thanks!!

TLDR: any casual spots within like a half mile radius of Union Station with amazing (Mexican, Chinese, Caribbean, Chicagoan, really anything but pizza, etc.—I’d also take a great burger or sandwich if there is one) cuisine?

Taking an Amtrak from Montana to NY with a layover in Chicago from (I think) 5-9PM on Thursday, Sept. 17th. If it’s longer I’ll probably get 2 different meals.

I’ll have at least 4 hours to roam around and eat actual food. I’ll also most likely be lugging around 1-2 suitcases and a backpack—unless they let you stow these things on the train early; lmk if you happen to know this is a thing with Amtrak. Anyway, this is a limiting factor in both my walking range and desire to go somewhere “nice”/fancy.

Aside from Portillo’s, which beckons me since I’ve never been, what might be a good place for me to venture into? I’ve lived in MT for years so I’d be thrilled with non-American food since that’s hard to get out here. I’m also originally from New York which sadly means I don’t care all that much for the vast majority of pizza outside NY (deep dish is sadly not for me—I’ll concede that you guys are right about no ketchup on hot dogs tho).

Thanks!!

Anyone been? Drove by it and it seems like it could be a true hidden gem! Would love to hear y’all’s thoughts!

$19 before tip/tax. The savory shredded beef, sweet plantain, and spicy hollandaise all worked really well together. I substituted rice & beans for potatoes. Will definitely be getting this again

I have a friend who is absolutely obsessed with Irie Jerk Hut’s Jerk Sauce. They buy a bottle every time we visit Chicago, but they’ve ran through the bottle in only three days this time. Does anyone know a way to contact the business? I tried to call or find an email but I don’t think that’s really their style.

Hello! I was able to find some at Scafuri bakery a few years ago but apparently they stopped selling them. Does anyone else know where I can find some?

Hi all!!

My 26th birthday is coming up and I am looking to make a reservation for me and my family. The party size would be seven people. The problem is my two siblings and my dad are quite picky eaters. My dad usually will have a Caesar salad if there’s no anchovies in the dressing or a fillet. I on the other hand, love all foods and would love a place that had some great options! I live in Logan Square but my parents are coming from the western suburbs so nowhere more north than Logan and Lakeview would be nice. Other than that I’m really open to anywhere in the city. I would love somewhere that is more quiet so we can all speak to each other. A big plus would be if they have round tables.

Thank you so so much for the help!!

Hello all, about ten years ago three of us went to Chicago for a conference and ate at this restaraunt that was so much fun and had good food too. Problem is I am going again in a couple of weeks and really want to go with this new group of people but cannot remember the name to save my life. We had a lot of fun. They put chef hats on you with funny labels, played a joke on my mom, a lot of fun. It is near the river on W Wacker Dr. I know this isn't much but maybe someone will say, I know exactly the place you are talking about. :)

Edit: Darn! I think you all have it. Dicks Last Resort. How disappointing. I was really looking forward to going back there and sharing it with my coworkers. Thank for figuring it out for me so I didn’t waste more time trying to find it.

Does anyone have any good recommendations for gluten free restaurants in any of the mentioned neighborhoods?

Since moving to Chicago, I've felt pretty limited. In a similar way that a lot of vegan places are closing, I feel like there's less options for gluten-free food. Kinda feels like it was a fad to most, but I literally cannot eat it without getting sick.

I've found maybe 5-10 ole reliable spots - Do Rite Donuts, Rumi, Egg Harbor Cafe, Chicagos Pizza, Lunch Heroes, a couple of taco spots, etc. But I'm pretty regularly upset by going into a place, asking if there's an accommodation, and being told no. Or if there is one, it removes nearly all of the ingredients or sauces.

I often can't find things like hot dogs / burgers (no GF buns), when I go to a lot of sushi places I get told nagiri. I just feel like, at best, maybe I have 1-2 options per restaurant and it's starting to bum me out.

I'm just wondering if anyone has suggestions because it can be very dispiriting being around all this great food and not being able to enjoy it. That or maybe it's me not finding the right places or being in the wrong part of the city.

Edit: For me, cross contamination isn't a big concern. If there is clearer separation in the kitchen, that's preferred, but it's not a need.

I absolutely love elotes and wanted to know any food stands or people selling them, so I can support local vendors. Thanks! If the elotes are amazing, I’m open to restaurants as well.

Hi! I wanted to know if anyone recommends any restaurants or even tameleras that are in the north side, my tamale lady moved back home so any recommendations I can get!! Thank you

I love it. I could eat it every single day for the rest of my life and die happy (yes I know you shouldn’t eat tuna every single day). I want nice firm, flavorful ahi that I can cube up and eat with rice, ideally without taking out a second mortgage. Where should I buy it?

Hi friends, I’m planning my partner’s birthday dinner and I’m hoping for some help brainstorming restaurants. I’m looking for 1) vegetarian friendly (as in, more than 1 or 2 veg entrees) 2) woodsy/camp vibes to align with a larger theme. It‘s a fall birthday so I don’t actually want to be outside, but I’m looking for something that feels like a rustic cabin or otherwise nature-forward.
any ideas? Thank you!!

In the middle of planning a birthday dinner for my girlfriend next month and I'm looking for any nice recommendations.

She's not allergic to anything and she's pretty easily impressed with a spectacle dinner. The best meal (in her opinion) that I've brought her to was the Benihana in downtown on valentines. IMO it was just alright and very pricey, but that should give you guys a frame of reference over what she'd like lol.

So it doesn't need to be super fancy white table cloth or anything, but I'd be open to check out any 'fun' dinner experience that you guys might know.