Chicago 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 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
Bob Randklev: Tradicion was awesome, Jalapeno peppers, hot sauce and a lot of cheese! The Breckenridge Brewing Vanilla Stout was a perfect compliment!
5. Eataly
9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews
Nathan Smith: The pasta is some of the best in Italy, authentic old world concepts done in fresh ways. Handmade burrata is excellent.
Gina: Espresso bar, gelati, bread, fresh pasta and cheese! Mmmmm!
Chicagoist: 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.
6. Smoque BBQ
9.2
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews
Libertine V: The St. Louis ribs, mac 'n' cheese, and peach cobbler are must haves! Nom!
Jessica Teji: Delicious brisket and amazing sides! The sliced brisket melts in your mouth and the mac and cheese is incredible!
Jessica Teji: Delicious brisket and amazing sides! The sliced brisket melts in your mouth and the mac and cheese is incredible!!
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 Schau: Goat Cheese Carmel Cashew and Avocado Cinnamon- DELCIOUS!
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 Prichard: Goat cheese cashew caramel is the best!
9. 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: Meatballs, braised short rib, manchego stuffed mushrooms, and sangria all so TASTY!
Mike Mackaluso: Spicy potatoes and filet with blue cheese are both great!
Stefanie: The sangria is perfection. Lots of tapas from which to choose. I liked the spicy potatoes, the goat cheese, and the shrimp with garlic.
11. Quartino
8.5
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews
Matt Pais: The Quatro Staggioni pizza is one of the best pies in the city. The crust, the cheese, the veggies, all perfect.
Missy Bondy: Best bellinis and cheese fondue!!! It's a must have. We stop here EVERY time we're visiting!!!!
Beverly Wilburn: just enjoy the charcuterie and cheese,and of course a great wine. The grapefruitcello is yum!
14. Big Star
9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 571 tips and reviews
Jamco Creative: poblano tacos, queso fundido, pickled onions, beer beer beer and a cool horchata
Myra Rubin: Been a fan since April...absolutely love this place, the food and margarita pitchers! Pork belly, al pastor & poblano w/cheese tacos, guac, queso fundido delish. Sonoran Hotdog new addition-was ok LUV
Serious Eats: Tacos al pastor, which is spit-roasted pork cooked with pineapple and onion; a crunchy fried fish taco; and best of all, pork belly with tomato guajillo sauce, queso fresco, onion, and cilantro. Read more.
Justin Kawa: Best lunch spot in the city. The smoked fish is always great and maybe the best chicken parmesan sandwich in AMERICA!
AFAR 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.
La Nena: the best delicatessen place you will find in Chicago, they have wide varieties of salamy and sausages as well different kinds of cheeses link: http://driver-start.com/new-mexico