East Chicago Restaurants

Russian Tea Time: Afternoon tea and other European delights When one thinks of afternoon tea, images of English royalty sipping English Breakfast in a garden jump to mind, but since the 17th century, tea drinking has probably been more widely practiced by the Russians. Chicago’s Russian Tea Time acknowledges the importance of the lost art of afternoon tea drinking with its refined daily service. Read More >>

Hot Dougs: Revolutionizing the boring hot dog If Chicago’s known for one thing, it’s their encased meats, or hot dogs. Avondale hot dog shop Hot Doug’s not only knows the signature Chicago Dog, but it also knows how to create a delicious, unparalleled gourmet sausage. Read More >>

The Bongo Room: Pancakes, sandwiches and mimosas Crowned one of the most likable brunch spots in the city, The Bongo Room’s popularity stems from friendly service and scrumptious lunch and breakfast dishes. Read More >>

Nightwood: Casting light on Lower West Side dining Both in its design as well as in Chef Jason Vincent's food interpretations, Nightwood captures the essence of Chicago's ethnically diverse and vibrant Pilsen neighborhood. Read More >>

Morton's The Steakhouse: The original for prime chops and seafood Since opening in Chicago in 1978, this old school joint has grown into a foremost steakhouse (notice it’s “the” steakhouse not “a” steakhouse) with over 70 locations nationwide, but Chicago will always stake claim to the original. With their “go big or go home” mentality, Morton’s challenges to leave your wallet and diet at the door and devour some hearty prime meat. Read More >>

it's all good: A Coffee House That Lives Up To Its Name This great cafe located in what was once a 1930s gas station beat the odds and became a success. Don't worry, the owners reminded one another as they started the blueprints for their dream coffee house, its all good. Read More >>

Eleven City Diner: The Jewish deli is alive and well Carnegie Deli in New York set the pace for Jewish delis back in the ‘30s serving heaping portions of corned beef and pastrami, and luckily the South Loop’s Eleven City Diner is one of the few places in Chicago that recognizes the importance of that tradition. Read More >>

Union Pizzeria: Fresh from the brick oven Union Pizzeria serves pizza the Italian way: a crunchy, thin crust topped with fresh ingredients. Read More >>

Bistro Bordeaux: Authentic French cuisine From the butcher papered tables to Chef Frank Mnuk's interpretations, Bistro Bordeaux has earned the title as one of Chicago's top new restaurants. Even though it's in Evanston. Read More >>

Sultan's Market: Bucktown's cheap and delicious Middle Eastern food Since 1995, the Jordanian family owned Sultan’s Market has served the Bucktown community flavorful and affordable Middle Eastern bites. From hummus to spinach pie, Sultan’s knows how to satisfy the palate. Read More >>