55 ranked restaurants. From Pilsen taquerias to Chinatown dim sum halls.
Issue № 146 · rebuilt Tuesday, October 20
Written by people who live here, updated every month.
Ranked by review volume: Food tours
Day trips, seasons and nights out, written by the people who do the thing. Every piece ends at a restaurant from The List.
The newest full write-ups from the desk.
55 ranked rooms across 114 guides.
Rooms covered in each one.
Where to Eat the Best Healthy & Bowls in Chicago (2026)
№ 1: Ain't She Sweet Cafe · 7 rooms
Best Ramen Restaurants in Greater Chicago (2026)
№ 1: Ramen Wasabi - Logan Square · 10 rooms
Greek in Chicago: Local Favorites (2026)
№ 1: Athena Greek Restaurant · 7 rooms
Best Delis & Sandwiches in Chicago: Local Favorites (2026)
№ 1: Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago · 15 rooms
The Best BBQ Spots in Chicago (2026)
№ 1: Weber Grill · 12 rooms
Best Soup Dumplings in Chicago (2026)
№ 1: Duck Duck Goat · 11 rooms
Best Migas in Chicago (2026)
№ 1: Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe · 10 rooms
The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Chicago (2026)
№ 1: HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen · 8 rooms
15 Best Restaurants in Evanston (2026)
№ 1: IHOP · 15 rooms
Best Tom Yum in Chicago (2026)
№ 1: Saigon Sisters · 12 rooms
Best Restaurants in Uptown (2026)
№ 1: Tweet · 11 rooms
Best Gyros in Chicago (2026)
№ 1: Greek Islands · 11 rooms
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