4. Beans & Bagels
8.0
2601 W Leland Ave (at N Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews
Olivia Dirks: Don't be afraid to try something a bit different here. Everything they do tastes amazing. I tried an everything bagel with jalepeno cream cheese today and it was terrific!
Aly Andrews: I got the egg/meat/cheese bagel (specifically scrambled egg, bacon, provolone on everything bagel) and am not regretting it. Also snagged a small medium roast drip coffee that is also spot on.
Ryan Nolan: Pastries are awesome!
Rishad Tobaccowala: Pepperoni and jalepenos with green pepper and red sauce with either dysfunctionale or golden arm.
John Armstrong: Try a pizza off the menu - The Heaven: bacon, mashed potatoes and jalepenos with the white sauce. Yum.
Brian Klender: The best anti-Chicago style pizza in Chicago. Great thin crust, great house brews and great crowd! Love Piece!!
6. Kuma's Corner
8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Waverly Humphrey: Menu was impressive, I liked the burger, but not a fan of the pretzel buns. Love the Jalepeno poppers.
Taryn Goodge: Be prepared for a wait! In the winter, due to a small kitchen and inability to leave the front door open, it does get quite smokey. Get the Kuma's burger and the Jalepeno Poppers.
C Rey: Best burgers in the city served with metal music, excellent beer and no remorse. Band-themed burgers are monstrous and dripping with toppings. If you're really hungry, get some Mac & cheese to share.
Lulu A: Dirk makes an awesome made to order tuna tartar. Ask for it with a smile. You won't be disappointed.
Kimberly Wolfson: I love the poached salmon salad w/ dill and tomatoes! It's delicious on tortilla chips, crackers or as a sandwich. Try the blackened tilapia sandwich! The chilean sea bass, salmon and tuna are great!
BellyCard: Dirk's Fish, best known for their tilapia & salmon is great in quantity & affordable. Check in w @bellycard for rewards like a free cooking class & the "Dress like Dirk Get a Free T-Shirt" offer.
12. BRGRBELLY
8.5
5739 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Portage Park · 33 tips and reviews
Nueva Babylon: Old Time Religion Burger with portobello mushroom is THE Best Burger I've ever had - in addition, it's an awesome veg option (and I'm not even a vegetarian). Garlic Parm fries is a must to try, too!
Lena Crow: The Old Time Religion is the best burger ever!!! The parmesan fries are also a MUST!!!
kate reader: THIS is the best burger in the city - no joke! Huge fan of Amazing Grace, but even the simple Leadbelly is absolutely fantastic. Cheaper, better, & a lot less of a wait than other burger spots.
13. Xoco
8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews
Michelle G: Pepito w/pickled jalepeños on the side was delicious!!!
Jillian: Rick Bayless never disappoints! Can't go wrong with Cochinita Pibil, Chicken Tinga, or Cubana torta. The caldos totally hit the spot too. Don't forget to order a churro or a hot chocolate - delicious!
Teri Gidwitz: Delicious. Go with friends, order a bunch of different things and share so you can try more stuff. Read more.
15. Gene’s Sausage Shop
9.3
4750 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence Ave & Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Ravenswood · 71 tips and reviews
Debra Jackson: What is not to love.... The cuts of meat, the variety of smoked foods, the other items you need and know you will always find here. Our go to for food and cooking.
Time Out Chicago: In summer, pick enjoy brats from “Gene's Bier Garden” on the third-floor roof, where long picnic tables and four taps add to the German beer-garden setting. http://tmout.us/maA24 Read more.
Serious Eats: The corned beef sandwich is the total package: fantastic corned beef and fresh rye bread generously flecked with caraway seeds, tangy pickles, a stone-ground mustard, and horseradish cheddar cheese.