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The Ultimate Guide To Classic Chicago Eats
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Billy Goat Tavern - 60 E. Lake St. π (or 430 N. Michigan St.)
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The owner, Billy, got the moniker when a goat fell off a passing truck and wandered inside the tavern.
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Butt in anytime for their classic Cheezborger Cheezborger Cheezborger!
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Garrett Popcorn Shop - 4 E. Madison St. or 625 N. Michigan St.
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They've been poppin' for over 70 years! You can smell this gourmet, Chicago-style popcorn in the air. πΏ
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When enjoying the Garrett Mix, Chicagoans have an unwritten rule. Always eat one caramel popcorn with one cheese popcorn! π
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Al's #1 Italian Beef - 1079 W. Taylor St.
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Rated #1 by Chicagoans, Al's has been serving their iconic Italian beef sandwich for over 75 years!
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The meat is roasted for 3.5 hours with secret seasonings, sliced paper-thin, and served with peppers. How would you like yours, wet or dipped?
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Eli's Cheesecake - 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr. The annual Cheesecake Festival is also held here. π°
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Eli's Cheesecake is the #1 dessert at the Taste of Chicago!
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My recommendations (and favorites) are: the Strawberry-Topped Cheesecake...
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...and the Turtle π’ Cheesecake
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There's no such thing as too many photos of Eli's π They also make gluten-free and vegan cheesecakes!
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Ann Sather - 909 W. Belmont St.
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Since 1945, this Swedish bakey has been serving their famous cinnamon rolls. They are epic! This pecan roll was pretty good, too. π
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Jim's Original π- 1250 S. Union St.
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Jim's fame began in 1943 and is known as the "Original Maxwell Street Polish Sausage Stand". (Open 24 hrs) I think he's ready for his close-up π€£
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Recommendations: pork chop sammie, a polish with grilled onions, or a hotdog with thick and dee-lish fries!
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Do-rite Donuts π© - 181 N. Morgan (or 835 N. Michigan)
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These cakes aren't just pretty, they are PDG (Pretty Darn Good) ! Vegan varieties are also available.
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