Wishbone Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

1. Wishbone Restaurant

8.5
161 N Jefferson St (at Randolph), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Near West Side · 98 tips and reviews

Donny W.Donny Williams: Don't forget to do breakfast here. The corn cakes, jumbalaya omelet and cheese grits are excellent! Great sweet tea too.

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: Cornflake-dipped French toast, shrimp and grits, and kick-butt Bloody Marys served in a cheery space start the day off perf. Read more.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Wishbone’s mascot Dolly is the owner’s actual childhood dog. Stop by for fast-service brunch, but also don’t forget to try their signature shrimp & grits, blackened catfish, or smoked beef brisket.

Peach's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

2. Peach's Restaurant

8.2
4625 S King Drive, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Grand Boulevard · 23 tips and reviews

Leida P.Leida Parker-Sylvester: Salmon Croquettes, cheesy grits & omelets are great.

Sylnonia J.Sylnonia Jones: The salmon crocket and cheese grits was awesome. I tried the duck bacon, it was great.

LadyAnn G.LadyAnn Gee: I must agree I love the grits, salmon croquettes and biscuit with peach compote. The atmosphere is a great plus as well.

Big Jones is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

3. Big Jones

8.6
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews

Elizabeth D.Elizabeth Derrico: Awesome brunch, shrimp 'n grits. 'nough said.

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: I think this place might be my favorite brunch in Chicago. Love the shrimp & grits. And those beignets are divine.

EaterEater: Weekend brunch features staples such as gumbo, shrimp & grits and the popular Eggs New Orleans, a riff on eggs benedict with blue crab cakes. Read more.

Luella’s Southern Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

4. Luella’s Southern Kitchen

8.9
4609 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Eastwood Ave & W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Ravenswood · 36 tips and reviews

Amanda J.Amanda Jones: Loved the beet salad, loved the short rib mac n cheese, loved the shrimp n grits. That's all I've tried so far.

Elise C.Elise Catalanotte: Pancakes, French toast, shrimp and grits, pork belly eggs Benedict

Linda B.Linda Bromer: Omg I died and went to heaven. Shrimp and grits, biscuits, sour fried green tomatoes, and ohhhh the homemade jelly!

Velvet Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

5. Velvet Taco

8.6
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah Smith: I really enjoyed the shrimp and grits taco! The rotisserie chicken taco could have had a little more seasoning. Margs are also not too sweet just right!

Stephanie L.Stephanie Livingston: The tots!!! My dream. Falafel Taco in shrimp and grits Taco amazing

WeilynWeilyn: Tacooooos!! Raw tuna, cheeseburger, shrimp and grits, and steak were our favorites. Cool soda choices too

5 Loaves Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

6. 5 Loaves Eatery

8.6
405 E 75th St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Chatham · 24 tips and reviews

Kim G.Kim Goodman: The best grits & Ms. Joyce is wonderful!!! If its your birthday, she may even sing for you!

Judith J.Judith Jean-Michel: Sometimes they have cool new things like the salmon spicy omelet. Love their grits and biscuits.

Timeka Y.Timeka Young: Shrimp Omelette, Fried Chicken, Grits.. Everything... Slow but so worth the wait!

Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

7. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3
2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Logan Square · 121 tips and reviews

iSapien 1.iSapien 1956672: Finally a place in the city with good grits!

JenKuduJenKudu: Fancy grits - Damn good grits feat seasonal toppings. Biscuits and gravy w sausage - A+ gravy and sausage. Malted milk chocolate pie - the crust had a slight fridge taste but the filling was perfect!

Michelle L.Michelle Lee: The grits are great. Save room for pie.

Lillie's Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

8. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

Miriam M.Miriam Merrill: Mac and cheese just okay but the shrimp and grits was AWESOME!!!!! dessert is a must!

Lauren M.Lauren Monaco: Want your mind blown!!! Try the grits with bacon... And the smoked chicken and dumplings!!! Holy shit! It's so good!

Chris S.Chris Shackleton: My favorite BBQ spot in Chicago. Love the fried chicken and bacon grits.

Inspiration Kitchens is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

9. Inspiration Kitchens

8.6
3504 W Lake St (btwn Homan & Hamlin), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · East Garfield Park · 17 tips and reviews

Kailei C.Kailei Carr: Loved the shrimp and grits and the poached pear pancakes.

Ronald H.Ronald Hilliard: Shrimp and grits are awesome

ChicagoistChicagoist: This spot serves up some of the best food in the city and not just for the price. Try their omelets, gumbo, and daily pancake and French toast specials which round out the short but sweet brunch menu. Read more.

Sweet Maple Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

10. Sweet Maple Cafe

8.2
1339 W Taylor St (btwn Loomis & Throop), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 72 tips and reviews

Nikki N.Nikki Nefarious: I didn't have to wait at all :) Wonderful food! I'm from SC & I love that I can get grits in Chicago!!!

Suzanne C.Suzanne Cisco: The grits are awesome

Ron W.Ron Willis: By far my favorite breakfast spot in Chicago love the grits

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

11. Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods

8.3
1415 N Wood St (Beach), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Wicker Park · 17 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin M. McNally, CMP: "Ya'll" need to dine here. Try the Shrimp & Grits and the Fried Shrimp & Oysters. Great fun cocktails too. A Taste of New Orleans in Chicago-add this to your restaurant must dining list!

ISC C.ISC Chicago: GRAND SLAM BREAKFAST (Scrambled Eggs, gator sausage, Lagniappe: potatoes, fruit, grits)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: GUMBO (Chicken, Andouille, Shrimp, Crawfish, Rice)

Beatrix is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

12. Beatrix

8.9
671 N Saint Clair St (Erie and N. St. Clair), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 62 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Nosh on cauliflower grits at brunch, turkey and sweet potato meatloaf come lunch and amazing pastries no matter the hour. Read more.

Morgan M.Morgan McKee: Classic diner brunch done GREAT! This place caters to any of your tastes, tinga tacos pictured. Other dishes to be enjoyed include cauliflower grits, egg white omelette daily specials and steak chimi!

Colin L.Colin Lee: Prefer this location over the other. Cauliflower grits are delicious; the chia pudding is a bit too sweet

Handlebar is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

13. Handlebar

9.0
2311 W North Ave (btwn Oakley & Claremont), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 129 tips and reviews

Tracy T.Tracy Takacs: Yum!! Shrimp & grits w/ Bloody Hammers for breakfast!

Brad T.Brad Taylor: Best shrimp and grits in town!

Lani LoveLani Love: Fav dishes are Black Bean Maduro for dinner and Pepita Scramble for brunch. If you eat seafood, Shrimp & Grits and Blackened Catfish are also fantastic.

Chef Sara's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

14. Chef Sara's Cafe

7.7
7201 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL
Café · South Shore · 5 tips and reviews

👑Dawn N.👑Dawn Noir👑: Cheesy shrimp grits is delicious

Nicole H.Nicole Humphrey: The salmon burger, cheesy grits, peach iced tea and Jamaican rum coffee are a few of my favorites. Nice quaint, black owned cafe with friendly staff. One of South Shore's gems. Love this place

David W.David Williams: food isn't that great and they charge WAAAAAYYYY TOOOO MUCH FOR IT

676 Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in Chicago.

15. 676 Restaurant & Bar

8.3
676 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 29 tips and reviews

Jenny M.Jenny Majamaki: Pear smoothie is very refreshing! Try breakfast Grit is an excellent comfy food.

Terry M.Terry Majamaki: Ted's organic grits are awesome, add a fresh smoothy and french press coffee and you'll be set.

Angie O.Angie Osmanski: Make sure to save room for dessert! Awesome cheesecake!!!