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Adventures in Dining: Chicago!

1. Gino's East

8.2
162 E Superior St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Streeterville · 273 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: I didn't think I would ever utter this phrase, but ... " too much cheese". Its extremely good, but very heavy, literally heavy. If ordering an app, a small will easily feed 3 ppl.

2. Di Vita's Restaurant & Pizzeria

5.7
3753 W Belmont Ave (Belmont), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Logan Square · 4 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: It's ok.......

3. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

8.6
1220 W Webster Ave (btwn Magnolia & Racine), Chicago, IL
Café · North Side · 88 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: If you love key lime pie, try the passionfruit tart! It's tart and delicious. The quiche is pretty incredible too. I'm glad I don't live nearby ;)

4. El Ranchito Restaurant

5.3
2829 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Food Court · Logan Square · 10 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Authentic! The tortas are huge and very good :)

5. Yolk

8.1
355 E Ohio St (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 225 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Split an order of Red Velvet French toast! Everyone should taste this at least once in their life. The Irish bene (if you like the canned corned beef hash, which I do) is really good :)

6. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Grab a drink here to save on admission to observatory. However, drinks are overpriced and mediocre. The owners should consider hiring a mixologist.

7. Melrose Restaurant

3233 N Broadway St (at W Melrose St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lake View East · 77 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: The breakfast sandwiches are giant and cons with home fries. Split the croissant breakfast sandwich. It's yummy!

Giordano's is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

8. Giordano's

8.9
130 E Randolph St (at N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 298 tips and reviews
Chop Shop is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

9. Chop Shop

8.4
2033 W North Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Order the butcher burger. Thank me later. #foodcoma

Kuma's Corner is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

10. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: The scorpion, burger of the month, is ridiculous!! Love is literally oozing from this burger. Fries are ok, and the music is great :)

New Wave Coffee is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

11. New Wave Coffee

7.6
3103 W Logan Blvd (at N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 114 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Nice iced coffee, free wifi and lots of tables inside.

Lula Cafe is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

12. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: If I could eat the Spring Onion Tamale everyday, I would. Steak and Eggs have a nice twist with crawfish butter and wonderfully fresh asparagus.

Fat Rice is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

13. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Logan Square · 101 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: If you don't order the pork chop bun, you are stupid. Give me a lifetime supply of this juicy cutlet on pillowy bread! Also Minchi hash, Hong Kong toast and chive dumplings are not to be missed.

Mi Tierra is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

14. Mi Tierra

1039 W Belmont Ave (btwn Kenmore Ave & Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 26 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Just came for drinks at the bar, and left very happy. The chips and salsa are meh

Firecakes Donuts is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

15. Firecakes Donuts

9.1
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Jelly Donut is everything a jelly donut should be. Raspberry blood orange filling is tart to balance this pillowy yeast donut. More please :)

Big Star is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

16. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: $40 for a pitcher of margaritas and I stumbled away very happy! Queso fundido, Baja taco and guacamole are outstanding. Go drink at the bar, the hostess will text you when your table is ready.

Quartino is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

17. Quartino

8.7
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Lovely olive mix, veal meatballs are ok, the tortellini with ham and peas is wonderfully rich and the papparadelle is tasty. Zeppolles (pic) are light and fluffy w/ very delicious chocolate sauce.

18. Revolution Brewing

9.2
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: The Reuben is ridiculously good! Eugene stout is delicious like dessert and the Rosa is so refreshing. So good, we came back two days later to try the burger of the month and it was awesome.

Provenance Food and Wine is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

19. Provenance Food and Wine

2528 N California Ave (at Logan), Chicago, IL
Wine Store · Logan Square · 12 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Looking for foodie gifts or delicious snacks for yourself? Provenance has an excellent selection to choose from including Jeni's ice cream, Brooklyn Slate and Chicago honey co-op.

20. Cafe Sushi

7.0
1342 N Wells St (at Evergreen Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Old Town · 22 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Other than BYOB, it's ok. The firecracker is pretty good.

Bongo Room is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

21. Bongo Room

8.6
1470 N Milwaukee Ave (at Honore St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 153 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Portions are huge and the pancakes are colorful, but don't hope for too much taste. The pancakes are tough and the toppings are just sugar.

Southport Grocery & Cafe is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

22. Southport Grocery & Cafe

9.0
3552 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 90 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: The chorizo and eggs is amazing! Brisket and Gravy (pic) is good comfort food but the biscuits are pretty tough. Split a grown up pop tart too start.. You won't be disappointed :)

Dos Amigos is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

23. Dos Amigos

2320 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Square · 24 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Decent margarita but the food is pretty bland. Shredded beef Chimichanga had lettuce inside = wilted and slimy :(

Longman & Eagle is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

24. Longman & Eagle

9.3
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Great whiskey selection! The burger was good. I was looking fwd to the sloppy joe. Love the taste they were going for but unfortunately the onion strings and sage were stale. Very friendly staff.

25. Letizia's Fiore Ristorante Pizzeria

2456 N California Ave (at Altgeld St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Logan Square · 31 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Bolognese and gnocchi are fantastic. Order aranccini too!

Anong Thai is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

26. Anong Thai

2532 N California Ave (btwn Altgeld St & Logan Blvd), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Logan Square · 17 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Panang curry noodle Is crunchy, coconut deliciousness :) skip the sour soup though... It's just broth.

Smoque BBQ is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

27. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: This is the epitome of what brisket should taste like! It's the best I've ever eaten. I shed a tear just thinking about its perfection. The BBQ is a perfectly sweet and tangy. Get Mac and cheese too!

28. Untitled Supper Club

8.6
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: It seems the food is overlooked by the whiskey menu. Had the 2 course tasting menu and it's great. Devils on horseback and oysters Rockefeller are decadent. This menu def holds its own. Well done!

Dante's Pizzeria is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

29. Dante's Pizzeria

8.1
2825 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Logan Square · 11 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: The inferno is intense! Visiting from NYC, it's a nice taste of home. 16" pie feeds 4 people easy. It's gigantic!

30. Pork Shoppe

2755 W Belmont Ave (at California Ave.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Northwest Side · 58 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Got delivery via Grubhub. Super Fast!! The baked beans, brisket and corn on the cob are solid. The pulled pork was incredibly juicy, but not much flavor. Nice flavor sauce, thinner consistency.

The Coffee & Tea Exchange is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

31. The Coffee & Tea Exchange

8.5
3311 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Lake View East · 33 tips and reviews
Wilde Bar & Restaurant is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

32. Wilde Bar & Restaurant

8.5
3130 N Broadway St (at W Briar Pl), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lake View East · 148 tips and reviews
Ann Sather is one of Adventures in Dining: Chicago!.

33. Ann Sather

8.6
3415 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Lake View East · 57 tips and reviews