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!

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

2. First Draft

8.3
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Awesome service, super extensive beer selection and flights! What more can you ask for?? Oh, tasty food too! Get the porksicles and poutine!

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.

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

3. Colletti's

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

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

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

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Excellent French onion soup. Fast and attentive service.

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

Sergio S.Sergio S.: Got some spicy wide noodles - absolutely delicious - super good about allergy recs too

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

Kameron D.Kameron Duncan: The food was awesome to eat the service was great and fast . If you do get Chicago you should go there and eat ..

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!

8.9
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: The garlic shrimp, baked goat cheese and meatballs are great tapas dishes!

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

7.6
3042 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lake View East · 69 tips and reviews

Melody L.Melody Legge: Great diner. Make burgers there. Roast their own turkey. Quesadilla was different, comes with veggies. Try the west coaster for breakfast. Fresh squeezed juices.

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

Hannah C.Hannah Corbin: The falafel is fantastic, salad is delicious and so fresh. Try the baklava, its absolutely incredible. Great atmosphere and amazing service!

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