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The Best Comfort Food in Chicago
The Chicago Diner is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

1. The Chicago Diner

8.9
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 206 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel Miller: The shakes, Reuben, country fried everything, everything is good. Make sure to get the mac&cheese

White Palace Grill is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

2. White Palace Grill

8.1
1159 S Canal St (at Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 94 tips and reviews

Kevin K.Kevin Kelly: Their chicken and waffles are great, but they also have great skillets and comfort food. I love their BLT Club.

Arami is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

3. Arami

1829 W Chicago Ave (btwn Wolcott & Wood), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 54 tips and reviews

Diana G.Diana Gore: The brussels sprouts are amazing! Also the mochi robata (bacon wrapped rice cake) was delicious! Really awesome place.

Superdawg Drive-In is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

4. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: The quintessential example of a Chicago hot dog served at a Chicago classic. No. Ketchup. Ever. Read more.

Big Jones is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

5. Big Jones

8.3
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Weekend brunch features staples such as gumbo, shrimp & grits and the popular Eggs New Orleans, a riff on eggs benedict with blue crab cakes. Read more.

Table Fifty-Two is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

6. Table Fifty-Two

52 W Elm St, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 73 tips and reviews

Lindsay B.Lindsay Bigs: Bourbon candied bacon with honey bourbon and maple syrup. Pinch me! Im dreaming...

Little Goat Diner is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

7. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan M: I had been here a few times and been impressed but this time I got the Los Drowned. Game. Changer. The flavors of the slow roasted beef with the pickled slaw, black beans, avocado... you're welcome.

The Southern is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

8. The Southern

1840 W North Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Honore St.), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews

Martin S.Martin Slusarz: Excellent comfort food. Buffalo mac and cheese was spectacular! Could not stop eating it. Service was excellent. Plan to visit often.

Northdown Café and Taproom is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

9. Northdown Café and Taproom

3244 N Lincoln Ave (at Melrose St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Lakeview · 72 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Schonfeld: House made pickles are great. Tons of vegan options to choose from. Vegan pork frites are good and be sure to use the Fiery Alice hot sauce.

Soupbox is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

10. Soupbox

50 E Chicago Ave (btwn Wabash Ave. & Rush St.), Chicago, IL
Soup Spot · Near North Side · 94 tips and reviews

Alexi P.Alexi Prieto: My favorite mix is the hearty beef stew with the chicken and wild rice. They loved it so much when I ordered it that they thought of making it soup of the day! Win 👊

Slurping Turtle is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

11. Slurping Turtle

116 W Hubbard St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · River North · 191 tips and reviews

Erika D.Erika Davis: Honestly, I like their ramen (it hits the spot), but I love their fried Brussel sprouts the most.

Charlatan is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

12. Charlatan

1329 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · West Town · 25 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: Waffles vs. pancakes is one of brunch's eternal battles, and here they are locked in delicious détente. You should probably bring at least one person with you so you can share rather than choose. Read more.

Kopi Café is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

13. Kopi Café

8.7
5317 N Clark St (at Summerdale), Chicago, IL
Café · Andersonville · 58 tips and reviews

Jenn K.Jenn Kloc: Carrot cake. Order the carrot cake! It is the best carrot cake in the world.

Cheesie's Pub and Grub is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

14. Cheesie's Pub and Grub

8.7
958 W Belmont Ave (at Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 170 tips and reviews

Darcy H.Darcy Heinrichs: Great after a night out with friends.Get the Mac n cheese grilled cheese and you'll forget every mistake you've ever made

Dove's Luncheonette is one of The Best Comfort Food in Chicago.

15. Dove's Luncheonette

9.2
1545 N Damen Ave (btwn Milwaukee Ave & Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Wicker Park · 95 tips and reviews

Cary B.Cary Black: I could eat everything on the menu. Don't eat too much, they serve Hoosier Mama Pie... Horchata flavored, at that.