Chicago Food Guides
Start here if you're new to Chicago, or if you've lived here for years and still haven't had a jibarito.
Start here
- New to Chicago? 20 Foods to Eat in Your First Year: the checklist, with one reliable place to start for each
- The Chicago Food Dictionary: "dipped," "party cut," "mild sauce" and the rest of the local lingo
Deep dives
- How to Order an Italian Beef: dry, juicy or dipped, and hot or sweet
- Deep Dish vs. Tavern-Style: Chicago's two pizzas, explained
- The Chicago-Style Hot Dog: the seven toppings and the one rule
Browse by food
Chicago classics: Italian Beef · Chicago-Style Hot Dog · Deep Dish Pizza · Tavern-Style Pizza · Maxwell Street Polish · Jibarito · Giardiniera Sandwiches · Chicago Mix Popcorn
Cravings the city does well: Tacos · BBQ · Fried Chicken · Burgers · Ramen · Pho
Mornings and sweets: Brunch · Bagels · Donuts · Pastries & Croissants · Hot Fudge Sundaes & Ice Cream
After dark: Cocktails
Prefer to explore by area? See our Neighborhood Guides.
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