1. Kuma's Corner
8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
jessica perrin: recommend the metallica for buffalo and blue cheese fans and a 3floyds brew to accompany
Scot: The burgers are killer, but don't miss the mac & cheese, it's the best in Chicago in my opinion.
Greg Heraty: Best burgers, mac and cheese in city!!!!
3. DMK Burger Bar
8.8
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
Rob Hayashida: Get the Number 2 Burger and a order of the Parmesan Truffle Fries. And make sure to save room for their thick milkshakes.
Michael Caputo: You have to try the No. 4 - Roasted Hatch Green Chile, Fried Farm Egg, Sonoma Jack cheese, and smoked bacon. It's delish!
Christophe Bakunas: The parm truffle cream french fries are insanely delicious
Chicago Tribune: Try the Tradicion: Crumbled chorizo, chihuahua cheese & pickled jalapeno peppers ooze together btwn buttery Turano Texas toast. Accompanied by house-made mayo w/ crushed chipotle peppers & adobo sauce Read more.
Gloria Chin: grilled cheese--they have one that's stuffed w/ mac & cheese!! they also have fried pickles, loaded tater tots, fried mac n cheese bites
Redeye Chicago: Grilled cheese sandwiches with unorthodox fillings—think tater tots, mac 'n' cheese and chicken tenders—were made for a satisfying post-bar meal. Read more.
6. Eataly
9.0
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews
Nathan Smith: The pasta is some of the best in Italy, authentic old world concepts done in fresh ways. Handmade burrata is excellent.
Gina: Espresso bar, gelati, bread, fresh pasta and cheese! Mmmmm!
Chicagoist: Standouts from the new menu include the Parmigiana, with thinly sliced eggplant and mozzarella, and the Eggs ‘n Bacon, which even our Italian host agreed was excellent, if very “American.” Read more.
7. Smoque BBQ
9.2
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews
Libertine V: The St. Louis ribs, mac 'n' cheese, and peach cobbler are must haves! Nom!
Jessica Teji: Delicious brisket and amazing sides! The sliced brisket melts in your mouth and the mac and cheese is incredible!
Jessica Teji: Delicious brisket and amazing sides! The sliced brisket melts in your mouth and the mac and cheese is incredible!!
10. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!
9.0
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews
L P: Meatballs, braised short rib, manchego stuffed mushrooms, and sangria all so TASTY!
Mike Mackaluso: Spicy potatoes and filet with blue cheese are both great!
Stefanie: The sangria is perfection. Lots of tapas from which to choose. I liked the spicy potatoes, the goat cheese, and the shrimp with garlic.
11. Quartino
8.8
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews
Laura Swetin: The risotto is to die for. I always get the veal meatballs, and eggplant parm! Anthony the adorable red-head is a phenomenal server. I come far too often but LOVE it!
Beverly Wilburn: just enjoy the charcuterie and cheese,and of course a great wine. The grapefruitcello is yum!
Allison Kaminski: Great for large parties and sharing plates!! Have to get the meat and cheese antipasti and pizza!
12. Coalfire
9.2
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 99 tips and reviews
Chirag Patel: Basil, ricotta, olive pizza is one of my faves
Jessica Marhee: Anything with whipped ricotta is amazing!! Get a margarita pizza and add whipped ricotta to it and you will not be sorry.
Lais Livon Bowman: Pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza is amazing!! Also had a creme brûlée cupcake. So, so good!
13. Big Star
9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Jamco Creative: poblano tacos, queso fundido, pickled onions, beer beer beer and a cool horchata
Myra Rubin: Been a fan since April...absolutely love this place, the food and margarita pitchers! Pork belly, al pastor & poblano w/cheese tacos, guac, queso fundido delish. Sonoran Hotdog new addition-was ok LUV
Serious Eats: Tacos al pastor, which is spit-roasted pork cooked with pineapple and onion; a crunchy fried fish taco; and best of all, pork belly with tomato guajillo sauce, queso fresco, onion, and cilantro. Read more.
Chicagoist: A stop here must include a sample of the housemade pimento cheese dip or the Butcher's daily cheese plate, offering one selection for $6 or three for $16. Read more.
AFAR Media: A primo sourcing grounds for picnic provisions or a casual cafe meal, Publican Quality Meats' sleek counter beckons with house-made salumi & sausages, as well as artisan cheeses & homemade breads. Read more.
Todd Kuna: Incredible sandwiches such as the Parm #2 (chicken parmesan) and falafel options
15. Little Bad Wolf
9.2
1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Edgewater · 59 tips and reviews
Fitsum Assalif: Amazing cocktails, burger, and mac cheese from what I tried so far.
Theodore Huff: Steak Frites was awesome, Mac and cheese is amazing.
Alyson Crutchfield: Definitely try the shrimp taco, steak boa, and baked mac' n cheese! Honestly, there's not a single thing on the menu I wouldn't order again.