The Fudge Pot
Family-run Old Town candy shop making hand-dipped chocolates and fudge since 1963
Taqueria El Milagro
Counter-service taqueria attached to the historic El Milagro tortilla factory, serving plates on tortillas made steps away
Calumet Fisheries
A James Beard-honored shack by the 95th Street bridge, smoking fish over oak since 1928 – cash only, no seats.
MingHin Cuisine
A go-to Chinatown Square dim sum house, bright and bustling with carts and Cantonese classics.
Hopleaf
A Belgian-beer haven and Andersonville anchor since 1992, famous for its mussels, frites, and 60-plus taps.
Big Jones
Andersonville’s temple of heritage Southern cooking, from shrimp and grits to a legendary weekend brunch.
Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen
A fourth-generation Jewish deli and cafeteria beloved since 1942 for towering corned beef and old-school service.
The Berghoff
Chicago’s historic German restaurant, family-run in the Loop since 1898, with its own house beer and a landmark dining room.