Montrose Deli is one of The 9 Best Places for Original Recipes in Chicago.

1. Montrose Deli

8.2
5411 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Portage Park · 5 tips and reviews

Olesya G.Olesya Gerasymenko: I like the place a lot and meat and cheese are always good! Recommend for home shopping!

Sabrina R.Sabrina Recendez: HUGE Polish food selection!

Elizabeth W.Elizabeth Wypasek: Great service, prices, and assortment!

Colletti's is one of The 9 Best Places for Original Recipes in Chicago.

2. Colletti's

8.1
5707 N Central Ave (at N Elston Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Jefferson Park · 15 tips and reviews

Joe O.Joe OConnell: Great NEW patio!! Great place to relax and enjoy the summer!!

Eric S.Eric Schmitt: New patio is worth the visit

Monica W.Monica Wilson: Great atmosphere! Bartenders are attentive. Best thin crust pizza.

First Draft is one of The 9 Best Places for Original Recipes in Chicago.

3. First Draft

8.2
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Sponseller: Might be my favorite wings in the city! Incredible!

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!

Andrew S.Andrew Stiles: Good for sports if you can get a table. The goose island Ogden is a good local craft beer. Pizza was a pleasant surprise.

Sicilia Bakery is one of The 9 Best Places for Original Recipes in Chicago.

4. Sicilia Bakery

7.7
5939 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Jefferson Park · 8 tips and reviews

Maryann S.Maryann S: Their Frizellas are fantastic.I love your cookies too

John M.John Macaluso: Try Rosie's meatballs they're hearty and delicious!!

John M.John Macaluso: Everything is good here!!!

Cozy Noodles & Rice is one of The 9 Best Places for Original Recipes in Chicago.

5. Cozy Noodles & Rice

8.2
3456 N Sheffield Ave (at Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Wrigleyville · 71 tips and reviews

Virginia T.Virginia Thomas: I love this place.CASH ONLY! My regular orders are Cashew Chicken, Noodles Panang Vegetable Style, Chicken Rama, Veggie Rolls, Crab Rangoon....family run and they're super friendly.

Globetrottergirls D.Globetrottergirls Dani: The lunch special is excellent value for money - $4.99 / $5.99 for a starter plus main. The pad prick was our favorite!

Peter P.Peter P: Best Thai Food in Chicago, and so well priced!!! Read more.

The Walnut Room is one of The 9 Best Places for Original Recipes in Chicago.

6. The Walnut Room

7.8
111 N State St (at E Randolph St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 47 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: A Chicago institution from Marshall Field’s Dept. Store heyday. Not as elegant as it used to be, but still fun for lunch. Serves classic favorites-the traditional pot pie is a must. Sit by the windows

KatieKatie: It is Marshall Fields, not Macys.

Mocha M.Mocha Mom365: This is THE place to be around Christmas. The tree in the room is SPLENDID!

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of The 9 Best Places for Original Recipes in Chicago.

7. 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

Taylor K.Taylor Konigseder: Spinach & manchego stuffed mushrooms. Yum. Blue cheese tenderloin & seared scallops. Double yum. But the butterscotch dessert? MUST HAVE. Fun atmosphere & delicious food!

Sean S.Sean S.: bacon wrapped dates. 'nuff said.

Katie H.Katie Heupel: Order spicy potatoes

Stella's Diner is one of The 9 Best Places for Original Recipes in Chicago.

8. Stella's Diner

7.7
3042 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lake View East · 69 tips and reviews

Vladimir S.Vladimir Shuvalov: While visiting Chicago for 3 days I been here 6 times. 3 breakfast, 3 suppers. Speaks for itself 😝😝 Try pancakes and milkshakes!

Ryan H.Ryan Hackett: Stuffed. French. Toast.

ChappyChappy: Their milkshakes bring this boy/man to the yard/diner.

Cedar's Mediterranean Kitchen is one of The 9 Best Places for Original Recipes in Chicago.

9. Cedar's Mediterranean Kitchen

7.1
1206 E 53rd St (at S Woodlawn Ave), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Hyde Park · 28 tips and reviews

Charles M.Charles May: Best Mediterranean food in Hyde Park and BYOB. Liquor store right next door.

Paul M.Paul Moody: Great vegetarian options--soups are good and the portions are generous. Friendly staff, and the owner clearly takes pride in the restaurant. Try the Shekriya if you like lamb

Ron W.Ron Willis: Trying out the Mediterranean Grilled Chicken I hear it's good