2. The Bagel
8.3
3107 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · Lake View East · 75 tips and reviews
Ashley Gregory: Hangover cure. Potato pancakes with sour cream and applesauce. You're welcome.
Megan Gates: Free pickles and amazing challah. The matzo ball soup is always the perfect hangover cure.
Nina Marie: Many great traditional Jewish food choices like Pastrami on Rye, but also a great veggie chili, and the do serve bacon.
5. Mercadito
8.0
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 249 tips and reviews
Aubrey Lynn: Weekend brunch/lunch has a new hangover cure special, three items from the menu and an alcoholic drink is $18/person, but everyone at the table has to participate.
Barry Jeide: Best hangover cure ever...thank you!! Will recommend to everyone!!
Marco Morelli: torrejas de bolillo dessert (creme anglaise soaked mexican bread, vanilla ice cream, cajeta sauce - like french toast with ice cream on top!), Camaron Ceviche and the Toreado Guacamole are must gets.
6. Jim's Original Hot Dog
8.4
1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 93 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: Jim's Original is a Chicago hot dog mainstay on the Near West Side. We've described Jim's Original's Vienna beef hot dogs and complimentary fries as the perfect hangover cure. Read more.
Serious Eats: The original Maxwell Street stand may have moved a few times, but it's still a classic.
Explore Chicago: Except for a brief period when relocating to Union Avenue, Jim’s Original is the longest continuously operating hot dog stand to have once served the hungry patrons of Maxwell Street Market. Read more.
9. Janik's Cafe
7.7
2011 W Division St (btwn Damen & Hoyne), Chicago, IL
Café · Ukrainian Village · 53 tips and reviews
Jenny Poore: The chicken lime soup is soooo tasty! Definitely a must order during the winter (or for delivery as a hangover cure)
C Rey: Great brunch spot with all kinds of delicious breakfast and lunch options. Excellent coffee drinks, full bar, and seasonal outdoor tables make this a boozy brunch option. And it's reasonably priced.
Sam Chen: Chorizo Benedict! Not on the menu but incredibly tasty! Ask for it!
14. Tanta Chicago
8.9
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews
Lucille Fisher: The cerviches, sashimis, and everything else we tried were excellent. Head to the second floor for better seating & atmosphere.
Time Out Chicago: The criollo tiradito at Tanta is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
Eater: Since opening in mid-August, Gaston Acurio's first foray into the Midwest has drawn rave reviews and buzz from diners and media. It's no wonder he's one of the most renowned chefs in the world.
15. Portillo's
8.9
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews
Rachel Rager: Best onion rings EVER. The cheese fries are the hangover cure.
Lauren Meek: Amazing burgers, hot dogs, chocolate cake shake. You pretty much can't go wrong. It is always crowded, but the lines move quickly. You can call ahead with your order
Explore Chicago: Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Read more.