{"id":43165,"date":"2019-04-17T11:35:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T16:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=43165"},"modified":"2021-05-03T16:20:21","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T21:20:21","slug":"chicago-foods-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-foods-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Chi-Town Bucket List: 17 Chicago Restaurants You Must Try Before You Die"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UrbanMatter here, giving the ultimate bucket list on the various Chicago restaurants and destinations\u00a0you must try before you die. There&#8217;s no time to waste, so let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/geneandjudes.com\/\">Hot Dog @ Gene &amp; Judes<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43166\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43166\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43166\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/23966949_364144020704840_8610904074038018048_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gene &amp; Jude's Hot Dogs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/23966949_364144020704840_8610904074038018048_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/23966949_364144020704840_8610904074038018048_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/23966949_364144020704840_8610904074038018048_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/23966949_364144020704840_8610904074038018048_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/23966949_364144020704840_8610904074038018048_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Gene &amp; Jude&#8217;s Hot Dogs<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2720 North River Road, River Grove<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gene &amp; Jude&#8217;s is a restaurant in Chicago that has been perfecting the effortless combination of Chicago-style hot dogs and hand-cut fries since 1946.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/cheesies.com\/\">The Mac @ Cheesie&#8217;s<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43167\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43167\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53478547_364947790765269_8007549342870172778_n-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesie's\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53478547_364947790765269_8007549342870172778_n-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53478547_364947790765269_8007549342870172778_n-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53478547_364947790765269_8007549342870172778_n-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53478547_364947790765269_8007549342870172778_n-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53478547_364947790765269_8007549342870172778_n-1-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Cheesie&#8217;s Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Multiple Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This Chicago restaurant\u00a0has the cheesiest concoction you&#8217;ve ever laid your eyes on: American cheese, cheddar cheese, and homemade macaroni and cheese, all spread on a Texas toast and grilled to perfection!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/8-best-sauces-at-buffalo-wild-wings-ranked\/\">8 Best Sauces to Order at Buffalo Wild Wings<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loumalnatis.com\/\">Deep Dish Pizza @ Lou Malnati&#8217;s Pizza<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43175\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43175\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/50664029_292769674749410_7256211365166450089_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Lou Malnati's Pizza\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/50664029_292769674749410_7256211365166450089_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/50664029_292769674749410_7256211365166450089_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/50664029_292769674749410_7256211365166450089_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/50664029_292769674749410_7256211365166450089_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/50664029_292769674749410_7256211365166450089_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Lou Malnati&#8217;s Pizza Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Multiple Locations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be aware&#8211;one piece alone can send you straight into a food coma. Lou Malnati&#8217;s is one of the many <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/42-best-pizza-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pizza restaurants in Chicago<\/a>. For authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza, this Chicago restaurant does not disappoint&#8230;ever.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steak48.com\/steakhouses\/chicago\/\">Bone-In Ribeye @ Steak 48<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43177\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43177\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41949764_528233587641201_709575436886523950_n-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Steak 48\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41949764_528233587641201_709575436886523950_n-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41949764_528233587641201_709575436886523950_n-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41949764_528233587641201_709575436886523950_n-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41949764_528233587641201_709575436886523950_n-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41949764_528233587641201_709575436886523950_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Steak 48 Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>615 North Wabash Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the best steakhouse in Chicago, Steak 48 specializes in expertise dining, curated cocktails, and of course, quality steaks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/12-first-date-questions-you-most-definitely-should-not-ask\/\">What Questions Should I Avoid On a First Date?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garrettpopcorn.com\/\">Caramel Crisp @ Garrett Popcorn<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43179\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43179\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54513255_379310882917516_2049733538594876805_n-1024x840.jpg\" alt=\"Garrett Popcorn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54513255_379310882917516_2049733538594876805_n-1024x840.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54513255_379310882917516_2049733538594876805_n-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54513255_379310882917516_2049733538594876805_n-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54513255_379310882917516_2049733538594876805_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Garrett Popcorn Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Multiple Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s Garrett Popcorn shop&#8230;need I say more?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portillos.com\/index.html\">Cake Shakes @ Portillo&#8217;s\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43181\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43181\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56285396_340970896523896_838733743366726526_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Portillo's Hot Dogs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56285396_340970896523896_838733743366726526_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56285396_340970896523896_838733743366726526_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56285396_340970896523896_838733743366726526_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56285396_340970896523896_838733743366726526_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56285396_340970896523896_838733743366726526_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Portillo&#8217;s Hot Dogs Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Multiple Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whoever thought to put cake in a shake? Portillo&#8217;s has many significant staples, from their classic Chicago-style hotdogs to their chocolate cake, but their Cake Shakes take the limelight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybutter.com\/\">Biscuits &amp; Gravy @ Honey Butter Fried Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43182\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43182\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53623336_308128399871538_505490964208735643_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53623336_308128399871538_505490964208735643_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53623336_308128399871538_505490964208735643_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53623336_308128399871538_505490964208735643_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53623336_308128399871538_505490964208735643_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/53623336_308128399871538_505490964208735643_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span class=\"w8qArf\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"LrzXr\">3361 North Elston Avenue<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experts in everything fried, Honey Butter Fried Chicken holds a special spot in the hearts of Chicken biscuit lovers. I mean just look at it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/6-best-sandwiches-at-jimmy-johns\/\">6 Popular Sandwiches to Get at Jimmy Johns<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotchocolatechicago.com\/lgzhdg91lef1sshxfck0tcez4tw89r\">Hot Chocolate @ Mindy&#8217;s Hot Chocolate<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43183\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43183\" style=\"width: 893px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-43183\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49913247_1988071761312333_6823260031151989176_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mindy's Hot Chocolate\" width=\"893\" height=\"1117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49913247_1988071761312333_6823260031151989176_n.jpg 819w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49913247_1988071761312333_6823260031151989176_n-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49913247_1988071761312333_6823260031151989176_n-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Mindy&#8217;s Hot Chocolate Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1747 North Damen Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t heard of Mindy&#8217;s Hot Chocolate, get off this post and head there. NOW.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alsbeef.com\/\">Italian Beef Sandwich @ Al&#8217;s Beef<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43184\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43184\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/37293441_904341026433273_675970119440007168_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Al's Beef\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/37293441_904341026433273_675970119440007168_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/37293441_904341026433273_675970119440007168_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/37293441_904341026433273_675970119440007168_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/37293441_904341026433273_675970119440007168_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/37293441_904341026433273_675970119440007168_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Al&#8217;s Beef Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Multiple Locations<\/p>\n<p>Pegged as &#8220;the sandwich that started it all&#8221;, this Italian Beef sandwich, is a juicy and tasty mesh of all things wonderful.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/velvettaco.com\/\">Buffalo Chicken Taco @ Velvet Taco<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43186\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43186\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43186\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54732161_659198911204727_6705169098487944875_n-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Velvet Taco\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54732161_659198911204727_6705169098487944875_n-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54732161_659198911204727_6705169098487944875_n-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54732161_659198911204727_6705169098487944875_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54732161_659198911204727_6705169098487944875_n-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54732161_659198911204727_6705169098487944875_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Velvet Taco Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1110 North State Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Notorious for their delicious tacos, you must try their Buffalo Chicken Taco if you don&#8217;t try anything else: crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, Danish bleu cheese, ranch crema, carrots,\u00a0 and micro celery, all within a flour tortilla.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/phils-pizza.business.site\/\">Phil&#8217;s Pizza<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43192\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43192\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Phils-Pizza.jpg\" alt=\"Phil's Pizza\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Phils-Pizza.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Phils-Pizza-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Phils-Pizza-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Yelp<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>102 West 35th Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the best thin crust pizza in Chi, this quaint, counter-serve joint has got the special touch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/10-best-blizzard-choices-at-dairy-queen-ranked\/\">Popular Blizzards to Order at Dairy Queen This Weekend, Ranked<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramensan.com\/\">Kimchi\u00a0 &amp; Fried Chicken @ Ramen-San<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43194\" style=\"width: 882px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-43194\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20065552_1249907665131429_4364088107365040128_n.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen-San\" width=\"882\" height=\"882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20065552_1249907665131429_4364088107365040128_n.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20065552_1249907665131429_4364088107365040128_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20065552_1249907665131429_4364088107365040128_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20065552_1249907665131429_4364088107365040128_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20065552_1249907665131429_4364088107365040128_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Ramen-San Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Multiple Locations<\/p>\n<p>Chicago has a vibrant ramen-eatery scene, and Ramen-San is definitely a must! Specializing in delicious ramen bowls and Japanese whiskey, the Kimchi &amp; Fried Chicken with fried garlic and buttered corn is an all-time favorite.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.churrofactory.com\/\">Xurro<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43195\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43195\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Xurro.jpg\" alt=\"Xurro Instagram\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Xurro.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Xurro-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Xurro-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Xurro-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Xurro Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>3755 West Armitage Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Chicago sweet spot, Xoco Factory is where you go when you want stellar Mexican churros.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Steamwhich @ Chicago Bagel Authority<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43196\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43196\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43196\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bagell.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Bagel Authority\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bagell.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bagell-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bagell-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bagell-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago Bagel Authority Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Multiple Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being the best-steamed sandwich joint in Chicago, there are honestly too many sandwich combinations to just try one. Check out their menu and pick away&#8211;I promise, it&#8217;ll be your favorite lunch spot in no time!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pierogiheaven.com\/\">Pierogi @ Pierogies Heaven<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43202\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43202\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pierogies-Heaven.jpg\" alt=\"Pierogies Heaven\" width=\"1000\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pierogies-Heaven.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pierogies-Heaven-600x411.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pierogies-Heaven-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Pierogies Heaven<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>169 North Wells Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dumplings stuffed with varying meats and fillings, this Polish delicacy is quite unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainbowcone.com\/\">Rainbow Cone @ Orignal Rainbow Cone<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43205\" style=\"width: 927px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-43205\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/51585810_736010610133448_8185591022748403968_n.jpg\" alt=\"Original Rainbow Cone\" width=\"927\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/51585810_736010610133448_8185591022748403968_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/51585810_736010610133448_8185591022748403968_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/51585810_736010610133448_8185591022748403968_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/51585810_736010610133448_8185591022748403968_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/51585810_736010610133448_8185591022748403968_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Original Rainbow Cone<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>9233 South Western Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A classic ice cream parlor, continuing to dominate the ice cream scene since 1926, there&#8217;s nothing like these Rainbow cones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/auchevalchicago.com\/\">Burger @ Au Cheval<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43208\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43208\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43208\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56640874_2385305941690882_8468885134489563856_n-1024x812.jpg\" alt=\"Au Cheval\" width=\"1024\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56640874_2385305941690882_8468885134489563856_n-1024x812.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56640874_2385305941690882_8468885134489563856_n-600x476.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56640874_2385305941690882_8468885134489563856_n-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/56640874_2385305941690882_8468885134489563856_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Au Cheval Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span class=\"w8qArf\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"LrzXr\">800 West Randolph Street<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Au Cheval is an upscale diner, with the best Chi-town burgers both ridiculously juicy and sophisticated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UrbanMatter here, giving the ultimate bucket list on the various Chicago restaurants and destinations\u00a0you must try before you die. 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