American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

Aaron Bright

Ravi Singh

"Yummy yummy yummy! Always excited to try new flavors and faves at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Staff is always friendly and willing to share the..."

Morgan Dixon (The L & T MD)

"Jeni’s is always a treat. The limited flavors are always worth a try - I had the Blackout Chocolate Cake and the Brandied Banana Brûlée this..."

Alyssa Auw

Levee

"Was whiskey hunting whilst dawg crawling and spotted this little gem from the Red Line train platform. Gotta love an ol'skool joint like this one. ..."

Torrance Gettrell

"Anyone that grew up in Chicago has tried at least once a hot dog from Byron’s. They have the best Chicago-style hot dogs, order them with..."

Ignacio Alvarez

"You can tell that the owners take great pride in this restaurant. It's got decent parking and great food. 47 years being owned and operated speaks..."

Jacki Stevens

"I came from Tulsa for Byron's Hot Dogs. Went full Chicago Style. It did not disappoint. Great, friendly guys there. Thank..."

Billy Nichols

"Love this iconic Chicago hot dog stand. Have been coming here for years. My pictures don't do it justice. Next time there will do a better job. ..."

Cathy Bauer

"Very impressed with my experience here! Walked away completely happy. The dog was awesome and with all the toppings tasted so fresh! The fries were..."

Raymond Scott

"Another Uptown Classic. They have 2 locations in uptown and they are both great to eat at. Been coming here since I was a kid. Your definitely going..."

B

"Got the Jumbo hot dog that by the time I remembered to take a pic it was gone. Only thing is that I would have like to get cut tomatoes. They were..."

maria martinez

Smyth + The Loyalist

95/100 (1341 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

"Went to Smyth for wife’s birthday. What an amazing night. The ambiance is very warm and comfortable. There are only 12 or 13 tables, very intimate..."

Mark W

"Congratulations on earning your third star! Our dinner was absolutely fantastic. Seafood was featured prominently and each dish was a masterpiece...."

tay too

"Smyth is now one of only 13 Michelin Three star restaurants in the nation. Upon your confirmed reservation, Smyth emails you a questionnaire..."

Lyndee Lindsey

"I thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful evening with my party of 7 and was impressed at the 14-course meal at Smyth. On all dimensions Smyth delivered..."

Yehia Amar

"Reserved a table the night they announced they had received their 3rd Michelin star. Went to Smyth as a party of 4 friends and due to Chicago traffic..."

Artem Potapov

"This was my first visit to a Michelin star restaurant and it was quite the experience. This restaurant actually has two stars so that was even..."

April Wilson

"I don’t have the words to describe the amazing experience my girlfriend and I had at Smyth. The team we had the good fortune to be with last night..."

Jeff Jones

"This place provides great service and has an awesome atmosphere for a date night (expect to spend around 2-3 hours here). Dishes are very..."

Vicky C.

"Wow! This was such an incredible meal. I went for the full chef's tasting menu back in March and it was one of the best meals of my life. The..."

Katelyn

"Smyth in Chicago is an absolute gem of the culinary world! The moment you step into this elegant establishment, you are welcomed with warm..."

Sayak Das

"I was lucky enough to have my birthday dinner here, it was an absolutely gorgeous meal and lovely lovely experience. I appreciate the staff for their..."

Dom A

"Dinner was spectacular. I really loved and appreciated the seafood menu. My favorite was almond milk hazelnut crab, what a great creation. We would..."

Nora

"Literally the best food I've ever eaten. Been to Alinea twice, Boka, Next, and none of those come close to the taste of the food here. The egg tart..."

Ben M

"Fantastic meal and even better staff. Hospitality is king here. We felt like we were dining with our funniest, warmest friends. Wine pairing was a..."

Rick Froh

"Went there for our anniversary and had a fantastic experience. Their timing was impeccable--when we finished one plate they gave us just the right..."

Chris B

"One of our good friends got us a meal here for a wedding present because they know how much we love food and without a doubt this was the one present..."

Harina Jayswal

Au Cheval

95/100 (9981 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

"No reservations. First come first serve. When we came we were seated right away by the kitchen. Does it live up to the hype and is it the best burger..."

Nicholas P

"I got the hash browns with duck heart gravy. Hash browns were amazing; super crispy. Gravy was very rich, well seasoned. Egg was perfectly cooked -..."

Logyn Powers

"the hamburger with the bacon is amazing. I added the egg, but it didn't seem to add much. the flavor was pretty much perfect. literally one of the..."

hugo avila

"The double burger is really a triple! Be warned its a lot of food. Everything is super high quality and lots of care goes into the food. The fried..."

Karim D

"Au Cheval is great in every city! The burger with bacon is fantastic. Don’t forget the bacon folks! I also really enjoyed the fried chicken..."

Brock Aiken

"Au Cheval is another Chicago icon slinging out it’s popular gourmet burgers and fries. Been meaning to try this place for so long and finally had a..."

Peter Farejowicz

"Legendary burger spot in the West Loop. My friend and I made our way here around 3 p.m. on a Saturday, mentally prepared for the usual wait that..."

Jea Kim

"This was the best diner experience I’ve ever had in America. Elevated diner food with no fuss, amazing taste and even better service. The rim on..."

Alicia Llorens

"My first time in Chicago and everybody recommended ‘Au Chavel’ First things first, make a reservation because the waiting can be as long as 2..."

Aishwarya Kanase

"Wow, incredible food. The burger, the bone marrow, the bacon, the fried chicken, and the dessert were all 10/10 for me. I'm normally quite critical..."

Prateek Madhikar

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

95/100 (2145 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"This place is a gem! Home made waffle cones melt in your mouth. Ice cream flavors are plentiful. I had the mint chocolate chip and the lavender..."

Karen Kramer Flynn

"I found the ice cream pretty amazing... I tried four flavors, in order of how much I liked them: Brown butter almond brittle, gooey butter cake,..."

Steve Ferkau

"Wonderful treat in Wicker Park during our Chicago vacation. There was a line out the door, but it was worth the..."

Angel Vaughn

"One of the best ice cream I've ever had. As we walked in we could smell the waffle cones, that were being made right there. Ice cream flavors were..."

Adriana Hollenbeck

"Love this place, they had gooey butter cake ice cream, dark chocolate truffle (non diary) ice cream, and wildberry lavender ice..."

Ashley Sheree

"It was a great experience, The staff were very kind and professional. The Ice cream was amazing! We'll definitely be..."

April Medrano Alvarado

"Best ice cream ever!! Wonderful employees and worth the LONG wait!! Line out the door!! Bramble berry crumble and Salty Carmel!! The best!! ..."

Patty Johnson

"Excellent ice cream flavors and textures, super friendly staff, and fun times had by..."

Ron Mendoza

"Lemon is tart and great. Plus the salted peanut butter and chocolate flecks is damn good..."

Julie M. Porter

"Amazing ice cream!!! Staff was very friendly and helpful too!! For the best value, get a..."

Donte Gillespie

"Yummy. Clean high-quality ingredients. Lots of GF and even DF options and interesting..."

Jen Touchet

"This place was fantastic! The flavors were all incredibly unique and hit the spot. My favorites were the espresso, bramble berry, and goat cheese..."

Samantha Jo Boettcher

"Innovative flavors and tasty sugar cones. Very generous portions! Love having this place in Wicker Park. Perfect summer..."

Ewa M. Jackson

"From Michigan, Visiting my son for Mother's Day, the best ice cream ever!! I got the champagne Chardonnay…..."

Sandi Fairfield

"The best ice cream ever!!!! Unique flavors and they let you..."

Kevin Royce Thibo

"With the heat and the huge number of people at Wicker Park Fest this Saturday, I decided to slip into Jeni's to cool off with some delicious ice..."

Casey James Scheiner

"I personally don't like most of Jeni's regular flavors but I really loved their limited edition genmaicha, white peppermint chip, and the green mint..."

Michelle Gan

"It's certainly not the cheapest ice cream around, but it is pretty tasty and unique. I find that a lot of places make their ice cream cloyingly..."

Danny Carballo

"I recently visited Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, and I must say, it was an absolute delight. The attention to detail and quality of ingredients truly..."

Moises Treviño Garcia

"My favorite Jeni’s location happens to be in the Wicker Park neighborhood! (Maybe it’s so obvious I used to live here…🫢) Staff members are..."

MJ Kim

"Plenty of eggless options and huge serving size. You can even order a single scoop (for a few bucks cheaper) if you don’t want to chow down on so..."

Sahil Gandhi

"Jeni’s is my go-to ice cream spot in Chicago! Love all their flavors, and the ice cream is very rich. Their waffle cones are also all freshly made..."

Lu Yao

"Super friendly service and unique ice cream flavors. I got the Goat Cheese with cherry and upside down pineapple cake. They also give a piece of..."

Vivian Lee

"Have had Jeni’s pints before but this was my first time visiting a store. Smells like heaven in here. Waffle piece was a nice touch, and they give..."

H.H.H

"I am very impressed how delicious Jeni's ice creams are. Every single bite was enjoyable along with the waffle cone. I got myself a single of the..."

Minh Phung

Alinea

95/100 (3956 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was very good and creative, full of surprises, and the service was very attentive and thoughtful, they introduce the ingredients of each..."

Eleanor

"What can I say. This place delivered and then some. Yes, the food was extremely tasty and well presented, but what makes Alinea so special is the..."

Yehia Amar

"We were at Alinea was to celebrate my twin daughters’ birthday. We had the 14 course meal with wine paring. The wine was paired nicely with the..."

Pimporn B.

"Alinea was an experience like I’ve never had before and days later while writing this review I am still blown away. Our party ate in The Gallery..."

Justin de Leon

"This was my first Michelin Three star restaurant and it was an extraordinary night! I felt so special since I stepped in. The food was very creative,..."

Warawood Mirattanaprai

"My boyfriend took me to Alinea on my birthday. There was no more reservations for the gallery on that date, so we picked the salon. Alinea has been..."

Amanda Ko

"A dream come true. Rosabelle was our fantastic server. The food and the wine pairing was perfectly balanced. Left feeling satisfied and just..."

nilusha thiagaraja

"Alinea in Chicago is an absolute culinary masterpiece! From the moment I stepped in, I knew I was in for an extraordinary dining experience. The..."

Sayak Das

"Alinea had been on my to-visit along with French Laundry. The food was amazing, the experience was a full sensory engagement - smell, sight, and..."

Will Li

"The overall atmosphere and storytelling for the evening was absolutely magical and very well constructed. There was a beautiful jungle/flower display..."

Shawn Glabach

"By far the most memorable dining experience, so many unique foodstuffs that left a great impression (not all were good, but all were memorable), the..."

Jesse Yan

"Visited back in May 29th for our anniversary. Still have this dinner on my mind and wanted to leave a review. I love the presentation of the food. A..."

Luis Rey Huerta-Tellez

"Congrats for winning 4th of 50 Powerful People in US Fine Dining Grant! I've been wanting to come here for the longest time. Alinea is one of the..."

Bessy Tam

"Outstanding! This is certainly a one of a kind dining experience with a diverse menu of innovative dishes and highly engaging kitchen/wait staff...."

Charles Long

"What an amazing experience we had Saturday night. The staff, the food, the presentation. The sommelier was so friendly and nice. There were so many..."

Jenny Burch

"I’ve wanted to go for years but always told myself I needed a special occasion to justify it. You don’t! The meal is the occasion. Every course..."

Chase Wiggs

The Little Meatball Pizzeria

Free off-street parking

The River Valley Farmer's Table

"One of the best COVID dining experiences to date! The food here is outstanding - super fresh farm to table, breakfast BLT and mushroom omelets were..."

Lesley Swanson

"This family owned shop and cafe has an amazing back-story about it's mushroom farm in Wisconsin. It's worth reading on the website to give you a..."

Cassandra Bjelajac

"Awesome farm stand type restaurant and store! Has very good fresh veggies, sauces, and pastries! We didn't eat the restaurant but we did get a large..."

Jeremiah Perkins

"Had a great brunch! We ordered Mushroom Scones, Egg BLT, and Avocado Benedict. Non of the items that we ordered disappointed us. The food quantity..."

Sadh-ana Seelam

"I initially was introduced to River Valley at my local farmers market. They cracked my brain open to how incredible shiitake mushrooms are and was so..."

Laura Habegger

"First time here and first time having an egg benedict and it was pretty good. Only complaint I had about this place was the wait time. Maybe they had..."

John

"Deeeeelicious brunch outside complete with Bloody Mary and homemade pickles on top! Excellent service provided by Ryan and outside farm to table..."

Lesley Swanson

"Fresh mushrooms, small but delicious food selection, wine and various liquor options. You can also order latte or..."

iwonabana

"Found this great store at a farmers market in Lincoln Park this weekend . Great customer service. They care. What a wide variety of mushrooms and the..."

Jeffrey Hadaway

"Always fresh ingredients. Their inventory changes slightly with the seasons, and I love that I can always find something to elevate / spice up my..."

Chesney Gregorie

"the food was delicious, its a pity i smoked a big fat joint later only to be possessed by a demon to puke it all out hours..."

ZEE GEE

"Great place that uses fresh produce from local farms. So few restaurants offers that. Their mushrooms are the best. There is also a grocery that..."

Amy J

"Ordering from here is absolutely a treat every time. You can taste the freshness—like, REALLY taste it. I mean it, every time I’ve ordered..."

Eunice Magnusson

"I call it the Mushroom Palace since it had a ton of fresh mushroom and delicious mushroom based sauces, since it's owned by a mushroom farm. There..."

John Wilkie

"I debated about writing a review for River Valley Farmer's Table because I would love to keep this place to myself and be able to just march in and..."

R. M. Walker

"Love this store! Haven't tried the restaurant side yet but looking forward to. Store has variety of canned goods and always a selection of local..."

Caitlin Adams

"When the kitchen is open, the food is very good. Over the pandemic they have put a larger focus on locally sourced groceries. They have a farm in..."

Jenn Dalton

"Everything about this place is great. They're a mushroom farm in Wisconsin that's been going to Farmer's Markets in Chicago with their goods and..."

Bill Nobis

Joe's Imports

"I’ve been longing to come here. It’s a cute lil wine & food bar in Fulton market area. They don’t offer wine flights but have 5/8oz/bottle so..."

Vicky Yoo

"YES! YES! YES!!!! My wife and I are suckers for Italian food, which is perfect because Chicago always has so many new spots to try. The problem is..."

Neesh Shah

"Overall very satisfied with my meal. I came by with my friend and brother after seeing that Joe's Imports received a Bib Gourmand this year. The..."

Shaan Somani

"Came for drinks, their cocktails deserve some love! We originally sat outside but moved inside to sit at the bar to avoid rain. Staff was friendly,..."

Brittany

"Joe’s impressed with brunch. Compared to many restaurants that use this meal as a quick money grab, Joe’s delivers quality service, food, and..."

Jack Bobruk

"Had an absolutely amazing dinner here together with my wife. We ordered 5 dishes to share between us, and each one was absolutely incredible. Our..."

Magnus Frennberg

"The food they served were way beyond my expectation!!! It says it is a wine bar. In that case, it is a wine bar that served the best meals in..."

Freddie Peng (Freddie Peng)

Gather

95/100 (3021 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic food and service. The fried chicken with cornbread and cherry butter was absolutely ridiculous. I ordered the spaghetti dish as well, which..."

Sunavo Dasgupta

"Wow! Everything about Gather was excellent! The food was perfection and the service was great. We sat “kitchen side” and we felt that was the..."

Robyn Shaffer Samuels

"Amazing service and excellent farm fresh food. The Sunday night family style dinner is a great value and allows you to taste many different things...."

SB Smith

"Gather was spectacular! Cocktails were on point, atmosphere was fantastic and laid back and the food was stellar. Crispy Brussels sprouts topped with..."

Caron Streibich

"Great quality food. We waited too long but they apologized and comped our table of 6 some huge raspberry glazed donuts that were delicious. The food..."

Denny Esford

"Great service, amazing and innovative menu, and lovely ambiance. The brussel sprouts and cauliflower were the best I’ve had. The sirloin entree was..."

Carolyn Rice

"We had the most fun and best dinner last night! Thanks Emily, for the seats at the Chef's counter, all so affable and charming. I awakened thinking..."

Leigh Alison Tyler

"Great, attentive service! We gave it a try after being unable to get in to Warbler next door. The menu features sharing plates and main courses. The..."

Barbara Ann Benjamin

"Innovative tasty food at a good price. Pleasant attentive wait staff. Pleasantly chic surroundings. A bit noisy. Will certainly..."

Don Doyle

"What a wonderful way to share my birthday with my friends! The staff was awesome and the food was amazing. Highly recommend the Ouvo Ravioli! Thanks..."

Kate McKiernan

"The service, wine, food & the back patio were all spectacular! The smashed cucumber salad and the scallops were astounding. Normally we don't order..."

Joan Van Geison

"My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful Sunday dinner on the patio. Delicious food, spot-on service. We can't wait to..."

Robin McGinnis

"What a unique and beautiful meal. We started with the recommended brussel sprouts, fried mushrooms and scallop risotto for appetizers for 5 people. ..."

Gina Mickelson

"The heirloom tomatoes are amazing as is the whipped ricotta. Skip the peaches. The service is a bit lackluster- lacks the tone the space encompases..."

Ben Kovacs

"Hands down one of my favorite places to dine in Chicago - the staff is so attentive and friendly, makes me feel welcomed every time I visit. Thank..."

Nicola Copeland

"Delicious meal! Made a reservation here and we’re seated on time in the back area. Had the butternut squash soup, brussel sprouts, burrata, and..."

Morgan Murphy

"Gather is CONSISTENTLY fantastic. I’ve been 5+ times over the last year or two and have never had a bad experience. Tonight, they were able to fit..."

Vicki G

"I continue to love Gather after all these years. It’s a rare gem: lovely and detailed service, a beautiful space, delicious food items, and all at..."

Tom Zeien

"I ate here for my birthday and it was one of the best meals in Chicago I've had all year. We had the brussel sprouts, steak tartare (both pictured..."

Emma Leeds

"I love the 'American New' style of restaurant and this was an excellent example. The food was inventive and delicious, intriguing but not too..."

Eli Brown

"Gather was absolutely delicious. Our group decided to order dishes for the table and eat family style so we were able to try many dishes- all of..."

Alexxus Berthoty

"Gather was amazing! We went mid-week for dinner and everything was delicious. Service was attentive but not overwhelming, and it was easy to..."

Anja H

"This is actually where my girlfriend and I had our 3 year anniversary dinner. We chose this restaurant because the lower case g let us know it was a..."

Charlie Beneke / Chicago’s Best Realtor

"We had dinner with friends and our experience was delightful. Super cute spot with great service. Food was delicious, with layers of flavors and..."

Coté S

"My partner and I shared the whipped ricotta, uovo en raviolo, pan roasted halibut, and grilled pork chop. We ended up only eating a bite of the..."

Christina Huynh

"Beautiful setting/color palette on the decor, wait staff was helpful without being obtrusive, and the menu was perfection. Everything sounded good,..."

Sydney Musselman

"Dining at Gather was a fantastic experience and felt right at home. From expertly designed and crafted cocktails to family style dining, Gather..."

Chris Spadafora

"Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful. I cannot wait to come back. It's my favorite resturant in Chicago now. This was my first time and we sat outside on..."

Ashley Manchester

"We had previously walked by this place and had it on our list for a while. We walked in on a busy Friday evening and got seated right away. The..."

Gloria L

"Gather is by far one of our favorite restaurants to go to in Lincoln Square. Everything about it is sensational! The food, the wait staff, the..."

michael sacramento

"Intimate dining experience with tasty dishes. I forget our server's name, but I believe both he and the food runner were Latino/Hispanic, mature..."

Charles Hardyway

"We’ve been circling around this establishment for a while now forgetting reservations and ditching wait list for numerous restaurants in the area...."

Ogden Owl

Boka Restaurant

95/100 (2400 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My boyfriend and I just celebrated our 2 year anniversary at Boka last night and it was such a special place to do so. They really went above and..."

Diana Gondek

"Kevin, our main server, was great. Very knowledgeable and professional while still entertaining. Food was wonderful as well. We did the tasting menu..."

Matthew Latza

"Amazing food! We shared the Peking duck. I would highly recommend. It was one of the best ducks I've had- crispy skin and cooked to perfection. The..."

Bryan Nagy

"Boka in Chicago truly stands out as a culinary jewel, providing an extraordinary dining experience that splendidly blends remarkable food, impeccable..."

Ray Morgan

"I love Boka. From the moment I stepped inside and saw the sophisticated looking design, and then the above par service to match with it, I knew I was..."

Nicholas P

"Had a very pleasant dinner here. Staff was very friendly from the moment we stepped inside until we left. Our server was very knowledgeable and..."

Ivan Ng

"I don’t even know where to begin about boasting about this lovely restaurant. I had a negative experience at other restaurant and I had originally..."

Brittany Wan

"Every dish was utterly delicious. The tasting menu both was approachable, but also had unexpected flavor combinations. There were foods that I..."

Caitlin Parz

"Boka has a very narrow and small entrance but the inside is very nice, the indoor setting is a bit dark, the natural light sitting outside is so..."

mei mei Sing

"Boka in Chicago is an absolute culinary delight that deserves a resounding five stars! From the moment you step in, you are greeted with a warm and..."

Sayak Das

Molly's Cupcakes

95/100 (2568 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"The cupcakes here are amazing, of course, but I need to talk about their cookies! They made me a custom order of Nutella stuff, chocolate chip..."

N S

"Excellent collection of cupcakes. Unfortunately they only have two vegan options for walk ins which were delicious. Our kids loved the ambience and..."

Anjali Sharma

"Soooo yummy. If you’re going to the pier, just stop by. You won’t regret!!! The cupcake is super fluffy and full of flavor. I had the tiramisu..."

Twinky Blacky

"One of the best cupcakes ♥️ I love their seasonal flavors. And in love with their mini versions also. I tried the chocolate decadence this time..."

Kriti Anand

"The best cupcakes in town! There are a few bakeries in town selling cupcakes, but Molly's is my favorite. If you are passing by this area, stop by at..."

Minjung Godfrey

"Decadent looking cupcakes that tasted amazing. The shop itself has a cute sitting area with some swings as seats when you enter. They have various..."

Navya Voleti

"One of the best desert place. They have nice variety of cupcakes. It's very neatly maintained and well..."

lakshman kumar

"I stopped in right as they opened. Kayla and Octavia were very nice and helped me pick out a few amazing looking choices. I have a tarimsu, ..."

Nicholas Franklin

"Subtly sweet, was expecting more of flavor but it wasn’t there. Great ambiance and vibe. Will try the coffee next..."

Marley

"What a cute and delicious cupcake bakery! Cupcakes are delicious and offer a various of cupcake varieties! I went with the Cookie Monster and I..."

Daniel Lopez

"Delicious cupcakes as always! We got creme brulee, Samoa and blueberry cheesecake. We also ordered some pies to go. They were tasty but not as tasty..."

Jessica Qunell

"I love their cupcake collections. Strawberry cupcake and blueberry cupcake are a must try at this place...."

adhistac

"Some of the best cupcakes I've had! We tried the peach cobbler, lemon blueberry and creme brulee and they were..."

Vanessa Booth

"Stop by Molly’s Cupcakes for memorable experience with sweets. Molly’s Cupcakes has an unbelievable assortment of gourmet treats to make your..."

Richard Whittington

"Visited this cute little place during our trip to The Taste. It's such a nice place & the decor is very creative. I adored the swing seats available..."

Nicole Means

"Lovely, cozy, and delicious! We had two nights in Chicago and came here both nights for cupcakes and coffee. The staff is super warm and friendly!..."

Carissa Tripp

"So impressed with the customer service here, prompt communication and ON TIME delivery. I was searching for a place for treats for our companies..."

Mary Roy

"Fantastic!! Great atmosphere and the staff is very attentive. The cupcakes are rich and flavor and just amazing there’s no explaining this except..."

Lori V

"The cup cakes here are absolutely delicious. I have never had cupcakes this good. The have an amazing variety too. Highly recommend this pretty..."

Akshay Desai

Smack Dab

95/100 (2786 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Everything about this place is phenomenal. The food is great, the doughnuts are great and the people who work here are genuinely nice. Every time I..."

Juan Manuel Sandoval

"I’ve never written a Facebook review - but I’m so obsessed with this place I figured I had to. You can’t go wrong with their breakfast..."

Dustin Diggory

"Amazing! Discovered this hidden gem from a friend! Vegan donuts delish... and we’re not vegan!!! Breakfast sandwich was to die for!!!! Go check it..."

Fran Pomerance

"I can't believe I haven't written a review for Smack Dab Yet. They brighten my day whenever I go in. The staff are delightful, quirky, genuine nice..."

Audrey Todd

"ceative, beautiful, flavorful vegan donuts and halfwit coffee and other foodses that never fail my tummy in neighborhood haunts supporting important..."

Divesh Brahmbhatt

"This place feels like a secret spot and only you and a few others have the secret password to use to get in. The donuts are so good and so cute (in..."

Ruth Longsworth

"This has quickly become our weekend family tradition. We adore the staff, the coffee and tea, and the unbelievably delicious breakfast treats. I'm a..."

Connie Starr Paré

"The food was so yummy, we really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich. We also had the cold press coffee which we highly recommend !!! We will for sure be..."

Heather Fuchs

"Smack Dab is hands-down my fave place to grab coffee, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, donuts and other lovely pastries - not only because they're delicious..."

Melinda Michaud

"Best breakfast sandwiches, wonderful humans, not a single bad thing to say about Smack Dab. Go there!! Eat a..."

Emily Van Laan

"Love the staff! love the food! love the dirty..."

Andrew A. Johnston

"Great place for vegan and gluten free baked goods. My kids love..."

Kimberly Evon Kouamé

"Amazing egg sandwiches, doughnuts and pastry delights! The staff is *always* warm, welcoming and a joy to see. My toddler's favorite..."

Tracy Mogan-Kalman

"I never thought I could love a vegan donut. But call me a convert. I will eat all the vegan donuts if they are Smack..."

Amy Minick

"I just recently found this great little local breakfast area. While yes a little pricey compared to McDonalds the service was fast the staff are..."

Brian Kollig

"Went for the first time and loved the vibes. I especially love all the artwork and commitment to inclusion and justice evident in the space. Tried..."

Hyena Flamingo

"I've been a loyal customer of Smack Dab since 2017 when I used to live in the area. Even though I've moved since then, I make it a point to visit..."

Manolya Fikri

"I was lucky to have stumbled upon Smack Dab when they were just a pop up - first at pub 626 and then at Rogers Park Social on Glenwood. The cheesy..."

Liz Lux

"Absolutely delicious food whether you have food intolerances or not. One of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve ever had with GF Focaccia and vegan..."

Erin Lee

"Hyper-local. So delicious. So deliciously queer. I don’t even know where to begin raving about this local gem. I first experienced the joy of..."

Mandie McGlynn

"I absolutely love Smack Dab! They have great seating options, both indoor and outdoor. It's very comfy cozy. They have a diverse menu for different..."

Sarah Tolmie

"I was blown away my first time here and now it’s a I have to come here if I’m in Chicago. I’m not much for experimentation with my food but my..."

Ineisha Paredes

"The breakfast sandwich was unbelievable. I ate it with a fork because it was so big. The eggs, cheese, and chicken sausage together were so savory. I..."

Joy Jemison

Wolfgang Puck

95/100 (1086 ratings)

Seaside's

Oriole

Wheelchair Accessible

"My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Oriole, and it was an exquisite dining experience that left us utterly impressed. From the moment we..."

Sunny Hirpara

"Great experience. The wine pairing was great, I love when they use different types of drinks and not just wine. The dishes were all good, although a..."

David Wong

"Visited in Aug 2023 A fantastic overall dining experience from start to finish. Every dish was fantastically prepared, beautifully presented, and..."

Avijeet Sen

"Only qualm was Menu. It felt too “safe” and featured too many sweets IMO. None of the dishes were particularly surprising/creative/inspiring -..."

Stephen

"If you’re someone who frequents michelin star restaurants, then this is another good one. If not, then prepare to have your mind blown with an..."

Anway De

"Oriole in Chicago is an absolute culinary wonderland! From the moment you enter, you are transported into a world of exquisite flavors and impeccable..."

Sayak Das

"04/20/2023. This restaurant was amazing. We spent over $500 a person, and I wouldn’t of traded the experience. Some of these flavors were..."

Brooke Ewing

"I really enjoyed my experience here. The staff was very attentive, it was properly coursed, and the food was delicious. Would return..."

Jade Anderson

"Absolutely phenomenal experience - instantly one of the best meals we've ever had. Everything about our experience made us feel like Noah and the..."

Josh Bittinger

"Oriole was the BEST date I’ve ever been on! From the minute we were greeted by Maggie with fragrant chrysanthemum tea, I knew I was in a special..."

Adriana Hoak

"Absolutely incredible! I don’t want to ruin any of the experience with too many details so I’m going to keep it vague. Highly recommend a..."

Joshua Jones

"Came here for our engagement anniversary. The last time we were here was before the remodel, and we didn’t even recognize the space anymore, but..."

Kara Michels

"The experience begins upon arrival. You’re transported into a different place - which is as elegant and understated as it is unexpected. That basic..."

luis cantu

"Without question, the best dining experience I've had. It is incredible how the team at Oriole can make you feel as if you're the only customer in..."

Casey Adams

"I don't have words to describe some of the dishes we had tonight. I've had great meals in my life and I can't think of a single one that I would even..."

Shane Ouellette

"Here is my one-sentence review: Oriole is one of, if not the top, culinary experiences money can buy in Chicago. I recommend going in fresh and..."

Eugenio Padilla (cheap2fine)

"Absolutely phenomenal. Several stand out dishes and a great dessert. We enjoyed the wagyu, prawn, and sea bass the best. Great wine selection and..."

Coleman Balogh

"Oriole is a definite home run when it comes to innovation and flavor. Their multi course gastronomic menu is a delightful literal moving experience..."

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