Chicago, IL
The Loyalist
🍔Cheeseburgers · Chicago, IL
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Vito and Nicks
Chicago, IL
Vito & Nick's thin crust is the south side's answer to deep dish. Been here since the 60s. Square cut, tavern style, perfectly charred edges. Real Chicago pizza.
Smoque BBQ
Chicago, IL
the brisket plate with cornbread. that's all you need
Smoque BBQ
Chicago, IL
real smoke, real bark. Smoque is the standard
Old Fashioned Donuts
Chicago, IL
Old Fashioned on the south side has been making donuts since the 70s. No hype, no Instagram, just honest cake donuts. The glazed is still warm when you get there early.
High Five Ramen
Chicago, IL
no-frills tonkotsu in a basement. sometimes the best things are hidden
