Kuma's Corner is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

1. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

jessica p.jessica perrin: recommend the metallica for buffalo and blue cheese fans and a 3floyds brew to accompany

Lindsay J.Lindsay J: Kuma's has the BEST mac and cheese I have ever had in a restaurant in my life!

Greg H.Greg Heraty: Best burgers, mac and cheese in city!!!!

The Bad Apple is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

2. The Bad Apple

9.0
4300 N Lincoln Ave (at W Cullom Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Center · 200 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Webb: BLTBC burger is fantastic. Bacon lettuce tomato & bleu cheese (and a great burger)

Emily S.Emily S.: I've heard their burgers are incredible - the mushroom quinoa one was even to-die-for! Great crispy fries and cheese curds.

Ian H.Ian Halliburton: Cheese curds are a must. Best in chicago. You can't go wrong with any of the burgers.

Cheesie's Pub and Grub is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

3. Cheesie's Pub and Grub

8.8
958 W Belmont Ave (at Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 169 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago 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 C.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

Courtney Y.Courtney Yocum: Grilled cheese, Mac & cheese, pizza, & beer...awesome joint close to the Belmont cta

Honey Butter Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

4. Honey Butter Fried Chicken

8.8
3361 N Elston Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Northwest Side · 143 tips and reviews

KueenKris🤷🏾‍♀️ A.KueenKris🤷🏾‍♀️ Andrews: Try the Mac n cheese!! Really good! So are the corn muffins!

Illi R.Illi Rebolledo: I got the chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The coleslaw inside added a nice savory crunch. The Mac and cheese is also great. It has a little spice that really adds dimension.

Nikki S.Nikki Soon: Corn bread, fried Chicken and mac n' cheese!

Eataly is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

5. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews

Christine B.Christine Buehler: Make sure to enjoy a cheese and meat platter with a glass of vino ❤

GinaGina: Espresso bar, gelati, bread, fresh pasta and cheese! Mmmmm!

ChicagoistChicagoist: 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.

Smoque BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

6. Smoque BBQ

9.2
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

Phillip S.Phillip Shilling: Every this is finger licking good. The sauce is slightly spicy and ha a little kick, but enough to leave you wanting more. The Mac and cheese is crispy and delicious. :)

Jessica T.Jessica Teji: Delicious brisket and amazing sides! The sliced brisket melts in your mouth and the mac and cheese is incredible!

Jessica T.Jessica Teji: Delicious brisket and amazing sides! The sliced brisket melts in your mouth and the mac and cheese is incredible!!

Black Dog Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

7. Black Dog Gelato

9.2
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews

Molly S.Molly Schau: Goat Cheese Carmel Cashew and Avocado Cinnamon- DELCIOUS!

Neal C.Neal Cohen: Go for the Goat Cheese Cashew Caramel, Blueberry Mint, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Malted Vanilla, White Chocolate Banana Curry, or Salted Peanut . . . . wowowowowow

Kelli P.Kelli Prichard: Goat cheese cashew caramel is the best!

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

8. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.1
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews

L P.L P: Meatballs, braised short rib, manchego stuffed mushrooms, and sangria all so TASTY!

Trevor C.Trevor Connolly: Everyone is going to recommend the bacon-wrapped dates or the spinach-artichoke mushrooms, but I say make sure to get the Blue Cheese Beef and save room for the Butterscotch after. WHOA!

StefanieStefanie: The sangria is perfection. Lots of tapas from which to choose. I liked the spicy potatoes, the goat cheese, and the shrimp with garlic.

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

9. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.2
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews

Amy L.Amy Le: Watch out Coalfire, there's a new Neapolitan style pizzeria king in town. Our appetizers and dinner came out super fast! The gorgonzola pizza topped with Italian sausage and fresh spinach was amazing! Read more.

DanDan: Burrata special is amazing. Legit Napoli pies

TanTan: Loved this place!! Burrata is delicious and the pizza is the best in Chicago!!!

Lady Gregory's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

10. Lady Gregory's

8.7
5254 N Clark St (at W Berwyn Ave), Chicago, IL
Irish Pub · Andersonville · 152 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Haseltine: The lobster, mushroom, truffle mac n cheese is ridiculously good. Seriously, it's the best mac n cheese you'll ever have.

Rebecca E.Rebecca Eden: Love the flatbread, beet salad and when I want to splurge, the lobster macaroni and cheese is delicious. Sit at the bar for great people watching and fun banter with the bartenders. Favorite hood bar!

Sally S.Sally Selwan: Best new menu item: fig and Amish Bleu cheese flatbread

Coalfire is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

11. Coalfire

9.1
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 99 tips and reviews

Chirag P.Chirag Patel: Basil, ricotta, olive pizza is one of my faves

Kelly S.Kelly Schneider: Awesome pizza! The whipped ricotta is amazing. There's bars around there to grab a drink while you wait for your table too!

Jessica M.Jessica Marhee: Anything with whipped ricotta is amazing!! Get a margarita pizza and add whipped ricotta to it and you will not be sorry.

Quartino is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

12. Quartino

8.5
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews

Matt P.Matt Pais: The Quatro Staggioni pizza is one of the best pies in the city. The crust, the cheese, the veggies, all perfect.

Missy B.Missy Bondy: Best bellinis and cheese fondue!!! It's a must have. We stop here EVERY time we're visiting!!!!

Beverly W.Beverly Wilburn: just enjoy the charcuterie and cheese,and of course a great wine. The grapefruitcello is yum!

Big Star is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

13. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 571 tips and reviews

Jamco CreativeJamco Creative: poblano tacos, queso fundido, pickled onions, beer beer beer and a cool horchata

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Loved the margaritas, guac, queso and fish tacos... I mean, what's not to love. (Unless you don't love hipsters)

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Order a supernal $3 taco de Borrego (marinated braised lamb shoulder with roasted scallion and Queso Fresco).

Publican Quality Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

14. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews

trillateezytrillateezy: Nom fuckin' nom. Yummy drinks, good coffee, & even better food. Beef meatball sandwich is amazing (pesto!!) and the parm #2 is delicious as well.

ChicagoistChicagoist: 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 MediaAFAR 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.

Revolution Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Chicago.

15. Revolution Brewing

8.8
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

Nikki G.Nikki Graziano: Try the goat cheese salad it's 100% to die for.

M@ A.M@ Ayo: The Tempeh Reuben rivals Chicago Diner's version. Pair it with the blue cheese potato salad and the double fist IPA and you're good to go!

Aaron K.Aaron Keefner: If they have anything barrel-aged...GET IT. Also, get the cheddar ale soup or pretzel to munch on, delicious!