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Elite Eats 2019 Restaurant Guide Compiled and Written by Mike Oetting

Elite Eats 2019 Restaurant Guide Compiled and Written by Mike Oetting

Elite Eats 2019 Guide Compiled and Written by Mike Oetting,

Adult Services Librarian

Pork Belly Home Fries at Little Goat Diner. Image © 2019 Mike Oetting. All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Notes for the 2019 Edition...... 3 Chinese ...... 4 Japanese (including and Ramen) ...... 6 Korean ...... 8 Thai...... 9 Vietnamese ...... 11 Indian / South Asian ...... 12 Middle Eastern and Mediterranean ...... 14 Greek (New for 2019) ...... 16 Italian ...... 17 Bohemian, German, and Polish ...... 19 Mexican ...... 21 Cuban / Puerto Rican / Dominican ...... 24 Cajun / Creole ...... 25 Other Cuisines ...... 26 Small Plates ...... 28 BBQ ...... 29 Breakfast / Diners ...... 31 Pub Food / and Grill (New for 2019) ...... 34 ...... 36 ...... 38 ...... 39 Fried Chicken ...... 40 ...... 41 Burgers ...... 42 Pizza ...... 45 Locally Sourced ...... 48 Food Courts ...... 49 Gluten Free / GF Friendly ...... 50 Delicatessens ...... 51

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Donuts (New for 2019) ...... 53 Bakeries (New for 2019) ...... 54 Specialty Food Resources ...... 55 Food Festivals ...... 57

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Notes for the 2019 Edition

Restaurants listed in green are new to the 2019 Elite Eats Restaurant Guide. There are over 90 new entries in the 2019 guide.

Mike’s Value Picks( ), are those which I judge to provide a surprisingly good dining experience for the money.

Notes on the Guide:

 The restaurants mentioned in the guide are sourced from personal dining experiences, research, and recommendations from friends, patrons, and Elite Eats program attendees. I have not been to every restaurant in the guide, though I have been to many, including each of the Mike’s Value Picks recipients.

 Source Used: This column in the following tables shows how the restaurant first came to my attention.

One source commonly mentioned is the “LTH Forum,” which refers to the website lthforum.com. This site has lively discussions of dining in the area, as well as being the home of the annual GNR (Great Neighborhood Restaurants) Awards (lthforum.com/bb/viewforum.php?f=28).

Another source referenced is “Reddit,” which is a massive Internet discussion forum covering a broad range of topics. These are broken into several subtopics, or “subreddits.” For the purposes of the guide, Reddit’s Chicago content consists of two of these subreddits: o Chicago: https://www.reddit.com/r/chicago/ o Chicago food: https://www.reddit.com/r/chicagofood/

 Distance from Hinsdale Public Library: Typical driving distance from the Library.

 A special thanks to Lori Cummins for her invaluable fact checking and research assistance on the 2019 edition of the guide.

Contact Information: Mike Oetting Adult Services Librarian Hinsdale Public Library 630.570.4211 [email protected]

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Chinese

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Hua Ting Gateway Square Chinese eatery. Elite 1 mile 777 N York Rd Eats Hinsdale, IL 60521 Guest (630) 789-0505 Yu’s Mandarin Chinese cuisine in a nice Elite 2 miles 665 Pasquinelli Dr environment. Eats Westmont, IL 60559 Guest (630) 325-7800 Katy’s Dumpling House Authentic Chinese noodle dishes… LTH 3 miles 665 North Cass Ave Try the shredded pork stir-fried with Forum Westmont, IL 60559 pancake. (630) 323-9393 Moy Goy Inn No-frills take out in La Grange. Yelp 3 miles 719 W Hillgrove Ave Delicious and prepared while you La Grange, IL 60525 wait. Don’t forget your cash. (708) 354-5992 Chinese Kitchen Tasty and authentic Chinese food. Yelp 5 miles 6551 S Cass Ave Some excellent values in lunch Westmont, IL 60559 specials. (630) 968-3828 Lao Sze Chuan House Some of the best Chinese in the LTH 5 miles 1331 Ogden Ave suburbs. If you like it hot, try Tony’s Forum Downers Grove, IL 60515 Three Chili Chicken. (630) 663-0303 MingHin Cuisine Naperville outpost of the well- HPL 17 miles 1633 N Naper Blvd regarded Chicago area dim sum Staff Naperville, IL 60563 chain. Bright and airy interior. (630) 799-3899 Chi Café This hip and funky Hong Kong HPL 18 miles 2160 S Archer Ave Chinese eatery is on the lower level Staff Chicago, IL 60616 of the Chinatown mall. The sizzling (312) 842-9993 beef tenderloin is a good bet. Sze Chuan Cuisine This Chinatown restaurant has HPL 18 miles 2414 S Wentworth Ave caught the eye of LTH forum users, Staff Chicago, IL 60616 who enjoy seek out the fish fillet in (312) 791-1882 red oil and brisket in dry pot. Go 4 Food Chinatown fusion restaurant Elite 18 miles 212 W 23rd St featured on Check Please. Standout Eats Chicago, IL 60616 dishes include French beef Guest (312) 842-8688 tenderloin and taco bao. Happy Lamb Hot Pot Both a la carte and all you can eat HPL 18 miles 2342 S Wentworth Ave, options available for this popular Staff Chicago, IL 60616 Chinatown hot pot restaurant. Try a (312) 929-3224 couple of flavors of cooking broth.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Great Sea The spicy chicken wings at this LTH 23 miles 3253 W Lawrence Ave Albany Park Chinese restaurant are Forum Chicago, IL 60625 justifiably celebrated. (773) 478-9129 Chengdu Impression Extensive Szechuan menu at this HPL 26 miles 2545 N Halsted St, Lincoln Park restaurant. Free Staff Chicago, IL 60614 parking available after 5:30PM. (773) 477-6256 Sun Wah BBQ Uptown Chinese eatery featuring LTH 27 miles 5039 N Broadway amazing Peking Duck. Forum Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 769-1254

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Japanese (including Sushi and Ramen)

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Nabuki High quality sushi in downtown Word of 1 mile 18 E 1st St Hinsdale, though you’ll pay for the Mouth Hinsdale, IL 60521 privilege. Many creative Maki rolls. (630) 654-8880 Sushi House Best sushi in the western suburbs? HPL 2 miles 830 E Ogden Ave West Suburban Life thinks so. Staff Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 920-8948 Woow Sushi Japanese restaurant featuring sushi Elite 4 miles 35 S La Grange Rd and items from the hibachi. Eats La Grange, IL 60525 Guest (708) 588-8888 Chiba Japanese Chiba’s larger space on Cass Yelp 5 miles 7533 S. Cass Ave avenue is nicely appointed with Darien, IL 60561 modern décor. A step above many (630) 850-7848 sushi houses in the suburbs. Dao Sushi and Thai Specials and Groupons available for Elite 5 miles 17W512 22nd St this nicely decorated restaurant. Eats Oakbrook Terr, IL 60181 Guest (630) 279-2888 Kai Sushi Conveyor belt sushi. Plates are Yelp 9 miles 2820 S Highland Ave priced by color (~$2–$7), and you Lombard, IL 60148 grab them as they pass your table. (630) 376-6260 Menu ordering also available. Sushi City AYCE sushi plus appetizers at Elite 10 miles 1510A 75th St dinnertime for $20, including house Eats Downers Grove, IL 60516 specialty rolls. Guest (630) 852-6388 Sozai Banzai Japanese favorites like karaage Reddit 19 miles 1089 E Golf Rd (fried chicken) and takoyaki Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (octopus fritters) are on the menu at (847) 758-7328 this casual eatery. Kuramaya Japanese While there is a sushi bar here, Elite 21 miles Kitchen most people come to this suburban Eats 1201 E Higgins Rd sit-down restaurant for the authentic Guest Elk Grove Vill., IL 60007 Japanese food. (847) 437-2222 Izakaya Sankyu This izakaya (Japanese pub) has a Elite 21 miles Japanese Restaurant wide variety of dishes, many of them Eats 1176 S Elmhurst Rd served as small plates. Their ramen Guest Mount Prospect, IL 60056 is excellent, especially the tongkotsu (847) 228-5539 (pork) and miso (soy).

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Oiistar Wicker park ramen restaurant with HPL 23 miles 1385 N Milwaukee Ave classic as well as interesting fusion Staff Chicago, IL 60622 variants like those based on pozole (773) 360-8791 (pozolman). Large portions. Strings If you’re south of the Loop, you’re HPL 23 miles 2141 S Archer Ave not out of options. This Chinatown Staff Chicago, IL 60616 ramen spot has you covered. (312) 374-3450 Hokkaido Ramen For years, this was THE place to get LTH 23 miles Santouka authentic ramen in Chicago, and it’s Forum 100 E Algonquin Rd still an excellent choice. Located in Arlington Heights, IL the Mitsuwa Marketplace food court, 60005 this cash-only stall can get pretty (847) 357-0286 busy on the weekends. Lawrence Fish Market This carryout spot is home to some Yelp 23 miles 3914 W Lawrence Ave of the best values in sushi in all of Chicago, IL 60625 the Chicago area. Large sushi (773) 267-6838 platters available. Cash-only. Ramen Misoya Another solid choice in Arlington LTH 24 miles 1584 S Busse Rd Heights for traditional ramen. Forum Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 437-4590 Umacamon Japanese This counter service Japanese Elite 24 miles Kitchen restaurant has some great lunch Eats 1673 W Algonquin Rd, specials. A good place to try Guest Rolling Meadows, IL Japanese curries and other home- 60008 style dishes. (224) 318-2489 Wasabi Diners will find a modern space with LTH 26 miles 2101 N Milwaukee Ave plenty of wood in this Logan Square Forum Chicago, IL 60647 . (773) 227-8180

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Korean

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library New Korea Garden This modest Korean BBQ restaurant HPL 3 miles 204 N Cass Ave offers the real deal for a fair price. Staff Westmont, IL 60559 Grilling your own thinly-sliced meat (630) 852-1900 at the table is a fun experience. So Gong Dong Tofu & Sharing an entrance with Noodles Yelp 6 miles BBQ and Co., SGD offers classic Korean 18W066 22nd St dishes like bibimbap and bulgogi, as Oakbrook Terr., IL 60181 well as their famous soon tofu soup. (630) 613-8133 Mr. Kimchi Korean BBQ While the restaurant’s name implies Reddit 19 miles 1747 W. Golf Rd Korean BBQ is all that is going on, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 the Korean-style fried chicken here (847) 378-8621 has many fans. Amitabul This vegan Korean restaurant does Elite 20 miles 6207 N Milwaukee Ave not lack for flavor. Lots of spice to Eats Chicago, IL 60646 enliven the dishes if you want it. Guest (773) 774-0276 En Hakkore Casual Wicker Park Korean fusion Elite 21 miles 1840 N Damen Ave restaurant serving bibimbap Eats Chicago, IL 60647 alongside tacos served on paratha Guest (773) 772-9880 bread. Dancen A Korean take on bar food, Dancen LTH 25 miles 5114 N Lincoln Ave is small and nondescript, but offers Forum Chicago, IL 60686 a lot of flavor. Guests rave about the (773) 878-2400 fire chicken with . San Soo Gab San One of the veterans of the Korean Reddit 25 miles 5247 N. Western Ave BBQ scene in Chicago, SSGS is Chicago, IL 60625 known for its absurdly plentiful side (773) 334-1589 dishes (banchan). Woochon Chicago While it doesn’t generate the buzz of Reddit 25 miles 5744 N. Ave San Soo Gab San and Cho Sun OK, Chicago, IL 60659 Woochon, is a solid option. (773) 728-8001 Cho Sun Ok Restaurant One of the great KBBQ spots in LTH 26 miles 4200 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago, but service can reputedly Forum Chicago, IL 60618 be a little brusque. Go at off-peak (773) 549-5555 times to avoid long waits. Crisp Tasty Korean-spiced chicken wings LTH 26 miles 2940 N Broadway Ave in this small Lakeview restaurant. Forum Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 697-7610 Susie’s Noon Hour Grill It’s a one-woman show at this LTH 27 miles 6930 N Glenwood Ave Rogers Park breakfast spot. The Forum Chicago, IL 60626 kimchi omelet is a surprising delight. (773) 338-9494

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Thai

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Mai Thai Good lunch specials in this modest Elite 3 miles 697 N Cass Ave strip mall Thai restaurant. Eats Westmont, IL 60559 Guest (630) 455-4298 Thipi Thai Downtown La Grange Thai Elite 4 miles 25 W Calendar Ct restaurant serving standard dishes. Eats La Grange, IL 60525 Guest (708) 588-1002 Cida Thai Delicious Thai food in a strip mall. Yelp 4 miles 5435 S La Grange Rd Good value. Countryside, IL 60525 (708) 482-0706 Thai Café Small carry-out restaurant a couple Yelp 5 miles 4950 Main St of blocks north of the tracks on Main Downers Grove, IL 60417 St. Very tasty. (630) 515-1471 Fine Thai Not much seating in this Thai Elite 5 miles 9305 Ogden Ave restaurant that does a brisk carry Eats Brookfield, IL 60513 out business. Guest (708) 387-9082 Thai First Excellent Thai food in a small strip Yelp 8 miles 2249 Maple Ave mall. The décor is a bit eccentric, Downers Grove, IL 60515 but the food is not. (630) 737-0671 Thai Happiness Neither the exterior nor interior are Yelp 8 miles 1202 75th St much to look at, but the dishes are Downers Grove, IL 60516 fantastic. (630) 241-1914 Bree Thai Restaurant Small cash-only restaurant near Yelp 10 miles 5306 S Central Ave Midway airport. Delicious curries Chicago, IL 60638 and other traditional Thai favorites (773) 767-3200 dot the menu. Mama Thai Thai curries are especially solid at HPL 12 miles 1112 Madison St this Forest Park restaurant. Staff Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-0100 Thai Twin The food in this narrow Thai Yelp 13 miles 7430 Harlem Ave restaurant is more memorable than Bridgeview, IL 60455 the décor. Very friendly service. (708) 458-4545 Bangkok Village Solid offerings at this downtown Friend 13 miles 22 Chicago Ave #122 Naperville Thai restaurant. Try Naperville, IL 60540 the Charcoal Beef for (630) 369-9757 a spicy treat.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Opart Thai House Thai cuisine a few blocks from Word of 23 miles 1906 S State St McCormick place, so a good choice Mouth Chicago, IL 60616 for conventioneers. (312) 567-9898 Somsri Thai After you’ve completed jury duty in Yelp 23 miles 27 W 460 Chicago Ave Wheaton, stop by this modest Thai Unit F restaurant and have a great meal. Winfield, IL 60190 Pho’s Spicier Thai They take their heat pretty seriously Reddit 25 miles Cuisine here. If it is your first time visiting, it 4638 N Western Ave is wise to back off one spice level off Chicago, IL 60625 of your typical. Even their mildly- (773) 878-5922 spiced dishes are well-prepared. Rainbow Thai Cuisine Darling of the LTH forum. Their Gai LTH 25 miles 4825 N. Western Ave Tod (fried chicken) is excellent, as is Forum Chicago, IL 60625 their Isaan sausage. (773) 754-7660 Andy’s Thai Kitchen Former Tac Quick chef opened his LTH 25 miles 950 W. Diversey Pkwy. own restaurant in Lakeview. A Forum Chicago, IL 60614 bright, open space. (773) 549-7821 IMMM Rice and Beyond Argyle St restaurant featuring LTH 27 miles 4949 N Broadway St authentic Thai St food. From a co- Forum Chicago, IL 60640 owner of Spoon Thai. (773) 293-7378 NaKorn Urban Thai Lovely date-night suitable Thai spot Elite 30 miles 1622 Orrington Ave in Evanston. Inventive dishes which Eats Evanston, IL 60201 capture the spirit of Thailand, but Guest (847) 733-8424 aren’t often found on American menus.

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Vietnamese

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Noodles Pho U A good spot to get pho, the Elite 8 miles 1239 S Main St Vietnamese noodle soup. Not life- Eats Lombard, IL 60148 changingly good, but will hit the spot Guest (630) 620-5878 on a cold day. Saigon Pho & Café Yelp Four-star Vietnamese food in Yelp 13 miles 726 Lake St Oak Park. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 689-0389 Las Vegas Vietnamese Las Vegas Vietnamese returns to LTH 14 miles 6723 Cermak Rd the guide after moving to Berwyn Forum Berwyn, IL 60402 from Cicero. The space is larger and (708) 317-4686 nicer, and the food is just as good. Luong-Loi Your pho awaits in downtown HPL 17 miles 111 N Main St Wheaton. Or Chinese dishes if you Staff Wheaton, IL 60187 want something a little more (630) 653-8250 mainstream. Saigon Sisters A banh mi (Vietnamese submarine) LTH 21 miles 131 N Clinton Ave spot located in the Forum Chicago, IL 60661 Chicago French Market below the (312) 496-0094 tracks at Ogilvie Transpt. Center. HaiSous You will find a broad range of Yelp 22 miles 1800 S. Carpenter St elevated dishes at this hot Pilsen Chicago, IL 60608 eatery. The octopus salad app and (312) 702-1303 whole fluke entrée are top notch. Nhu Lan Bakery My favorite banh mi in Chicago. LTH 24 miles 2612 West Lawrence Ave Delicious and inexpensive. All of Forum Chicago, IL 60625 their sandwiches are great, and (773) 878-9898 quite inexpensive. Tank Noodle Argyle St Vietnamese spot serving LTH 27 miles 4953-55 N Broadway authentic fare & bubble tea. Forum Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 878-2253 Ba Le Sandwiches Arguably brought the first banh mi HPL 27 miles 5014 N Broadway St sandwiches to Chicago. Even if that Staff Chicago, IL 60640 isn’t true, they produce a really great (773) 561-4424 product (and cheap too). Little Vietnam Great value Vietnamese restaurant Elite 28 miles 1132 W Bryn Mawr Ave in the Edgewater neighborhood. Eats Chicago, IL 60640 Guest (773) 944-0999

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Indian / South Asian

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Shree Indian Vegetarian Indian food in a strip Elite 3 miles 655 N Cass Ave mall off of Ogden. Lunch buffet Eats Westmont, IL 60559 available during the week. Guest (630) 655-1021 Sai Saffron Chat House Chat are Indian St snacks, and Sai LTH 3 miles 6034 S. Cass Ave Saffron has a large variety available. Forum Westmont, IL 60559 Call before visiting to ensure they (630) 968-9660 are open. Kama Bistro Elevated Indian food with many Friend 4 miles 9 S La Grange Rd gluten free options. La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 352-3300 Taste of India Large restaurant offering lunch and HPL 5 miles 7243 Kingery Hwy dinner buffet options. Staff Willowbrook, IL 60527 (630) 323-1333 Shikara Extensive buffet in this space, which Elite 8 miles 1620 75th St also has banquet hall facilities. Eats Downers Grove, IL 60516 Pleasant contemporary décor. Guest (630) 964-1720

The Hindu Temple of The basement of this temple Elite 12 miles Greater Chicago features a canteen serving delicious Eats 10915 Lemont Rd south Indian vegetarian food on Guest Lemont, IL 60439 Saturday and Sunday. Go early for (630) 972-0300 the best selection. Indian Harvest Tastefully appointed Indian Elite 13 miles 796 Royal St George Dr restaurant with a reasonably priced Eats # 101 buffet. Guest Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 579-9500 Khyber Pass Centrally located Indian spot in Friend 13 miles 1031 Lake St downtown Oak Park. Lunch buffet Oak Park, IL 60301 offers a good value. (708) 445-9032 Dalicious Fast casual concept in which you Yelp 15 miles 1413 S Naperville pick a protein, sauce, dal type, Plainfield Rd bread type, and side. Also various Naperville, IL 60564 chaat available, along with Indian (630) 548-9599 breakfast items on the weekends. The Spice Room One of the better Indian food Reddit 20 miles 2906 W. Armitage Ave options outside of the Devon Chicago, IL 60647 corridor. Notable for their willingness (773) 360-8689 to make dishes appropriately spicy.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Rangoli A fine Indian restaurant in the HPL 20 miles 2421 W. North Ave Humboldt Park neighborhood Staff Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 697-7114 This Michelin Bib Gourmand Reddit 21 miles 1414 N Milwaukee Ave, recipient blends Nepalese and Chicago, IL 60622 Indian cuisines into a cohesive (773) 342-1414 menu. Lunch buffet available to check out the dishes. Sabri Nihari Sabri Nihari serves up Pakistani fare Yelp 25 miles 2502 W. Devon Ave. in a surprisingly large and well- Chicago, IL 60659 appointed space on Devon Ave. (773) 465-3272 Udupi Palace A great spot for south Indian veggie Elite 25 miles 2543 W. Devon Ave. fare. Get your dosai and idli here. Eats #1841 Guest Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 338-2152 Tiffin The Indian Kitchen Good northern Indian food in a Elite 25 miles 2536 W Devon Ave serene and spacious setting. Dishes Eats Chicago, IL 60659 from the Punjab region well Guest (773) 338-2143 represented. Spice levels toned down a bit. Ghareeb Nawaz This cash-only Devon LTH 25 miles 2032 W Devon Ave Indian/Pakistani counter service Forum Chicago, IL 60659 restaurant offers remarkably good (773) 761-5300 food for a pittance.

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Middle Eastern and Mediterranean

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Albaraka Grill Great little casual restaurant in a Yelp 4 miles 341 Ogden Ave strip mall on Ogden. Friendly owner Westmont, IL 60559 will make sure you’re satisfied. (630) 881-9002 Great Middle Eastern fare. Damascus Remarkably good Mediterranean Yelp 7 miles 10S410 Kingery Hwy #3 fast casual in a tiny strip mall at 91st Willowbrook, IL 60527 St and Kingery Highway. (630) 481-4197 Pinched Med. Grill Tasty middle eastern food in an Elite 8 miles 2770 S Highland Ave. ultra-clean and friendly Lombard Eats Lombard, IL 60148 restaurant. If you like spicy food, Guest (630) 889-9200 make sure to try the schug sauce. Pita Mediterranean Fast-casual counter service Yelp 8 miles Grill restaurant. Up-to-date décor and 211 E Roosevelt Rd modern ordering system makes it Lombard, IL 60148 feel more polished than many of its (630) 317-7558 competitors. Jerusalem Café This small Middle-Eastern Yelp 9 miles 300 W Roosevelt Rd restaurant has a very homey feel. Lombard, IL 60148 Counter service. (630) 629-6400 The Best Shawerma A tiny and unpretentious carry out LTH 12 miles 6934 W 79th St spot in Burbank with a great chicken Forum Burbank, IL 60459 shawerma sandwich for a low price. (708) 233-9220 Cash only. A Steve Dolinsky pick. Pita Inn Pita Inn has great lunch specials LTH 12 miles 1835 Abriter Court and pillowy house-made pita at their Forum Naperville, IL 60563 numerous locations. In Skokie, they (630) 799-0085 even have a market. If you are willing to try a Middle Yelp 14 miles 10700 S Harlem Ave Eastern breakfast, Fattoush is a Worth, IL 60482 good place to do it. The fettet (708) 671-9999 with meat is superb. The Nile Restaurant The Nile is a great casual middle Library 14 miles 7333 W 87th St eastern eatery with fair prices. Patron Bridgeview, IL 60455 (708) 237-0767 Al Bawadi Grill Across the St from The Nile, you will Chicago 14 miles 7216 West 87th St find some of the best middle-eastern Reader Bridgeview, IL 60455 cuisine in the metro area. Nice, (708) 599-1999 private booths. Mediterranean Oasis The hot food area in the back of this Library 15 miles 357 E Bailey Rd Mediterranean offers Patron Naperville, IL 60565 , kabobs, and other (630) 420-9507 reasonably priced regional dishes.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library NOK This casual Persian restaurant Yelp 20 miles 6075 N Milwaukee Ave offers delicious kabobs, wraps, and Chicago, IL 60646 other dishes. Lunch specials. (773) 647-1988 Afghan Kabob Afghani specialties as well as beef, Yelp 23 miles 4040 W Montrose Ave chicken, and lamb kabobs are Chicago, IL 60641 served here. (773) 427-5041 Sheba Yemeni Modest Yemeni spot serving up HPL 24 miles Restaurant large helpings of delicious food. The Staff 3456 W Foster Ave, Haneeth and Foul dishes get high Chicago, IL 60625 marks from diners. (773) 856-0287 Noon O Kabab NOK’s older, more formal, sibling. A Friend 24 miles 4701 N Kedzie Ave Persian friend heartily recommends Chicago, IL 60625 this Albany Park restaurant. (773) 279-8899

The Gundis Kurdish Beautiful Lakeview space serving up Yelp 25 miles Kitchen a rarity – Kurdish food. You will find 2909-11 N Clark St similarities with other Middle Chicago, IL 60657 Eastern fare, but it stands proudly (773) 904-8120 on its own. Taste of Lebanon You would not think a counter- Yelp 26 miles 1509 W. Foster Ave service Middle Eastern joint would Chicago, IL 60640 have an amazing version of lentil (773) 334-1600 soup. It does.

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Greek (New for 2019)

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library The Grapevine Greek dishes like pastitsio and Yelp 4 miles 9 W Hillgrove Ave dolmades join other items from Italy La Grange, IL 60525 and elsewhere in the Mediterranean (708) 482-4774 in this casual café. Greek Islands Suburban location of the famous Yelp 7 miles 300 E 22nd St Chicago Greek restaurant. Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 932-4545 Apolis Greek St Food This new fast-casual Greek Hungry 10 miles 1109 Maple Ave restaurant offers fantastic gyros Hound Lisle, IL 60532 house-made, not Kronos. Really (331) 775-2135 delicious. PapaSpiros Blue checkered tablecloth Greek Yelp 13 miles 728 Lake St institution in Oak Park. Notable Oak Park, IL 60301 dishes include the avgolemono soup (708) 358-1700 and agora salata with chicken. Kefi + Bar You will find all the Greek favorites HPL 15 miles 12200 S Harlem Ave, on the menu here. Pastichio and Palos Heights, IL 60463 dolmades are recommended, and (708) 361-9610 don’t miss the Greek potatoes. Covo Greek Street Food Greek fast casual concept similar to Yelp 17 miles 1246 West Boughton Rd Chipotle. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (331) 318-8720 Psistaria Greek Taverna You can’t go wrong with Greek LTH 23 miles 4711 W Touhy Ave standards like spanakopita, Grecian Forum Lincolnwood, IL 60712 chicken, and kalamari. Many feel it (847) 676-9400 is a step up from Greektown spots. Athenian Room This small Lincoln Park Greek HPL 26 miles 807 W Webster Ave restaurant has a nice neighborhood Staff Chicago, IL 60614 vibe. The Kalamata chicken is a (773) 348-5155 popular choice. Don’t skip the fries. Just Kabobs Chicken, beef, and Pork Kabobs HPL 32 miles 1825 W. Main St along with the other specialties of Patron St Charles, IL 60174 the owner, like Greek chicken, (630) 443-3400 Greek potatoes, and .

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Italian

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Il Poggiolo Upscale Italian in a beautiful space. Print <1 mile 8 E 1st St Media Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 734-9400 ZaZa’s Yelpers praise their appetizers here. Elite 2 miles 441 West Ogden Ave Eats Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Guest (630) 920-0500 Vincitori On Cass just north of the Burlington Elite 3 miles 14 N Cass Ave Northern tracks. Food is good, Eats Westmont, IL 60559 though some wonder about the Guest (630) 663-9467 prices. Bernard’s Café and Deli Informal Italian restaurant in a strip Yelp 3 miles 14 W 63rd St mall. Fantastic salad bar and good Willowbrook, IL 60527 deli sandwiches in addition to (630) 850-7510 standard Italian fare. Dolce’s Restaurant and Casual Italian eatery with a nice by- Yelp 3 miles Wine Bar the-glass wine selection. Modest- 15 W Quincy St sized menu. Meat and Cheese tray Westmont, IL 60559 appetizer gets thumbs up at this (630) 663-0401 cozy downtown Westmont spot. La Buona Vita Grilled calamari appetizer gets a lot Yelp 4 miles 15 W Calendar Ave of praise at this “northern Italian” La Grange, IL 60525 restaurant. Lovely dining room. (708) 352-1621

ItaliAmo Tiny carry-out and drive thru Italian Elite 5 miles 6232 S Cass Ave restaurant with much better food Eats Westmont, IL 60559 than you would expect given the Guest (630) 541-8414 setting. Lasagna gets high marks. Antico Posto Featured on Check Please. Good HPL 5 miles 118 Oakbrook Ctr option for tired and hungry mall Staff Oak Brook, IL 60523 shoppers. (630) 586-9200 Roberto’s Ristorante White tablecloth Italian. Food is Library 8 miles and Pizzeria well-liked, but service can be a little Patron 483 S Spring Rd uneven. Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 279-8486 Francesca’s Amici Part of a chain of area Italian HPL 10 miles 174 N York St restaurants serving reliable fare. Staff Elmhurst, IL 60126 Each restaurant has a twist (630) 279-7970

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Gaetano’s Fabulous Italian in Forest Park. Elite 11 miles 7636 Madison St Small, intimate spot suitable for date Eats Forest Park, IL 60130 night. Chef born and trained in Italy. Guest (708) 366-4010

Freddy’s Pizza Legendary cash-only eatery in LTH 14 miles 1600 South 61st Ave Cicero. There is a whole lot more Forum Cicero, IL 60804 than pizza going on at Freddy’s, (708) 863-9289 including fantastic gelato, Italian sandwiches and lots of pasta. Bruna’s Ristorante Mostly northern Italian food served Elite 16 miles 2424 South Oakley Ave in this traditional family-run eatery. Eats Chicago, IL 60608 Guest (773) 254-5550 Tufano’s Vernon Park Old-school neighborhood Italian LTH 19 miles Tap restaurant near UIC. Get your Forum 1073 W Vernon Park Pl southern Italian classics here. Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 733-3393 The Rosebud Another long-standing Italian eatery LTH 19 miles 1500 W Taylor St in Little Italy. Forum Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 942-1117

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Bohemian, German, and Polish

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Bohemian Crystal One of the better-known Bohemian HPL 3 miles 639 Blackhawk Dr restaurants in the western suburbs. Staff Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 789-1981 Westchester Inn Roast duckling, breaded pork Elite 4 miles 3069 Wolf Rd tenderloin, roast loin of pork and Eats Westchester, IL 60154 other hearty fare fill the menu of this Guest (708) 409-1313 Bohemian restaurant. Sawa’s Old Warsaw Suburban Polish spot known for its Yelp 7 miles Restaurant large buffet with broasted chicken. 9200 W. Cermak Rd Roast duck available on Sundays. Broadview, IL 60153 (708) 343-9040 Bavarian Lodge Whether you are in the mood for HPL 9 miles 1800 Ogden Ave schnitzel and sausage, or just want Staff Lisle, IL 60532 to get your mead on, Bavarian (630) 241-4701 Lodge has you covered. Czech Plaza Restaurant Bohemian comfort food served in Elite 10 miles 7016 Cermak Rd this decades-old restaurant. Prices Eats Berwyn, IL 60402 are low and the portions huge. The Guest (708) 795-6555 breaded pork tenderloin is popular. Praga Restaurant A more upscale take on Eastern HPL 10 miles 229 W St Charles Rd European cuisine. Staff Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 495-0470 Old Town Restaurant This family operated Polish and Yelp 13 miles 113 Stephen St German restaurant in downtown Lemont, IL 60439 Lemont offers good food for a great (630) 257-7570 price. Red Apple Buffet Large Polish-centric buffet with well- HPL 20 miles 6474 N. Milwaukee Ave labeled dishes. Most diners say it’s Staff Chicago, IL 60631 cash-only (ATM inside). (773) 763-3407 The Radler This rustic, yet hip German beer hall LTH 20 miles 2375 N. Milwaukee Ave features good vibes, beer, and food. Forum Chicago, IL 60647 Great sausages and pretzels. (773) 360-8639 Olde Salem Café German food without breaking the Yelp 21 miles 7213 Olde Salem Cir bank in Hanover Park. Hanover Park, IL 60133 (630) 855-3596 Laschet’s Inn Authentic German food served in a LTH 25 miles 2119 W Irving Park Rd festive environment. Forum Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 478-7915

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Staropolska Restaurant A little slice of Krakow in Avondale. Elite 25 miles 3030 Milwaukee Ave Huge portions and Polish beers on Eats Chicago, IL 60618 tap. Guest (773) 342-0779 Resi’s Bierstube Nice outdoor biergarten in back. LTH 26 miles 2034 W. Irving Park Rd Potato pancakes and enormous Forum Chicago, IL 60618 pretzels are lauded at this authentic (773) 472-1749 German pub. Chef Klaus Great German fare in a quirky Elite 34 miles 20827 S. LaGrange Rd environment with lots of Eats Frankfort, IL 60423 memorabilia. Guest (815) 469-0940

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Mexican

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Taco Grill and Bar Delicious Mexican food with an Word of 3 miles 111 W Ogden Ave amazing variety of house-prepared Mouth Westmont, IL 60559 fresh salsas. (630) 353-0964 Quesabroso My pick for the best authentic Yelp 5 miles 1805 S Wolf Rd taqueria in the western suburbs. Hillside, IL 60162 Excellent food for very little money. (708) 236-0346 Los Dos Great regional Mexican restaurant. LTH 6 miles 2251 Maple Ave Warm and inviting space with Forum Downers Grove, IL 60515 friendly staff. Try the salbute – a (630) 297-8337 chicken taco in a puffy shell. Yerbabuena Extensive menu, colorful decor and Elite 8 miles 4734 Main St outdoor seating mark this Lisle Eats Lisle, IL 60532 Mexican eatery. Guest (630) 852-8040 MonteCasino Cafe Grill Friendly service and excellent food Yelp 8 miles 53 E St Charles Rd help this Villa Park sit-down Villa Park, IL 60181 Mexican restaurant stand out from (630) 359-3525 the pack. Los Arcos Mexican Grill A surprisingly good Mexican cantina Yelp 10 miles 7451 S. Woodward Ave in a strip mall. Be on the lookout for Woodridge, IL 60517 daily specials. Good tacos. (630) 434-9877 Los Corrales The very definition of a Yelp 10 miles 6713 W 26th St neighborhood restaurant, Los Berwyn, IL 60402 Corrales has super food for a great (708) 484-9063 price. A good breakfast choice. Henry’s Tacos The tacos here are authentic and Friend 11 miles 8420 S 88th Ave well-filled. Friendly service and tasty Justice, IL 60458 salsas add to the experience. (708) 523-3121 Antojitos Dona Maria Authentic and inexpensive Mexican Yelp 12 miles 6121 S Archer Rd fare near I-55 and Archer Ave. Summit, IL 60501 (708) 924-5167 El Pollo Vagabundo A fresh salsa bar here provides a Yelp 13 miles 101 W. Grand Ave nice complement to the charcoal Northlake, IL 60164 grilled chicken and inexpensive (847) 288-0713 tacos. Juanita’s Mexican Food Inexpensive Mexican eats in this Elite 14 miles 2955 W. 59th St Gage Park storefront. Everything Eats Chicago, IL 60629 from tacos to huaraches is on the Guest (773) 776-7551 menu here.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library La Palapa Mexican seafood in the Garfield HPL 15 miles 2000 West 34th St Park neighborhood. Get your Staff Chicago, IL 60608 shrimp, langoustines and octopus (773) 376-9620 here, along with ceviche. A Toda Madre Sister restaurant to Bien Trucha in HPL 16 miles 499 N Main St Geneva, A Toda Madre serves Staff Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 upscale Mexican food (630) 474-0969 Totopos Mexican Rest. are heavily represented on HPL 16 miles 2048 Aurora Ave the menu here, but you’ll find tacos, Staff Naperville, IL 60540 sopes, pozole, and . (630) 637-0418 La Rosita (taqueria Best bang-for-your-buck tacos I’ve Yelp 18 miles inside market) found in the Chicago metro. 500 North Ave Amazingly large for the price. Glendale Hgts, IL 60139 (630) 534-6890 Birrieria Zaragoza Surprisingly non-gamey goat tacos LTH 18 miles 4852 S Pulaski Rd are featured here. Great stop if Forum Chicago, IL 60632 you’re flying in to Midway (or picking (773) 523-3700 up an out-of-town guest). El Milagro Taqueria This busy counter-service taqueria Elite 20 miles 3050 W. 26th St next door to the tortilla factory has Eats Chicago, IL 60623 great food for a modest check size. Guest (773) 847-9407 Carnitas Uruapan This staple of the Pilsen LTH 20 miles 1725 W 18th St neighborhood has been serving Forum Chicago, IL 60608 delicious pork for over four decades. (312) 226-2654 Chicharrones are available too. El Taco Azteca This taco spot is a cut above most in Yelp 21 miles 2151 W Cermak Rd the Pilsen neighborhood. You’ll find Chicago, IL 60608 Arabe (Puebla style) and cochinita (773) 247-1103 pibil (Yucatan style) tacos here. Carnitas Don Pedro A half portion of carnitas (pork The 21 miles 1113 W 18th St tacos) is more than enough for one Infat- Chicago, IL 60608 person. It’s all about the food here. uation (312) 829-4757 Blog 5 Rabanitos Restaurante Authentic Mexican in Pilsen with LTH 22 miles & Taqueria great flavor and beautiful plating in Forum 1757 W 18th St from a former Xoco chef. Try the Chicago, IL 60608 ahogada. (312) 285-2710 XOCO Grab an inexpensive breakfast or Serious 22 miles 449 North Clark St, lunch from Rick Bayless. The Eats Chicago, IL 60654 churros with thick dipping chocolate (312) 723-2131 are really something.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Topolobampo and Rick Bayless’ flagship restaurant, LTH 22 miles Frontera Grill Topolobampo and less formal Forum 445 N Clark St, Frontera Grill have enchanted Chicago, IL 60654 diners for years. (312) 661-1434 Big and Little’s Childhood friends skip culinary Serious 22 miles 860 North Orleans St school and open a restaurant. Not Eats Chicago, IL 60610 exactly Mexican, but the fusion Blog (312) 943-0000 tacos here are great. Torteria San Lenchito Not many Mexican places hang their Yelp 23 miles 4810 N Drake Ave hat on torta sandwiches, but this Chicago, IL 60625 Kimball neighborhood mainstay (773) 654-1547 does so with good reason. You’ll find about 20 varieties! Bien Trucha Upscale delicious Mexican food. Elite 25 miles 410 W State St Truly a destination restaurant. Eats Geneva, IL 60134 Guest (630) 232-2665 Cemitas Poblanas Replenish your energy after outlet Yelp 26 miles 715 High St shopping at this authentic Mexican Aurora, IL 60505 spot. Try a , a torta-like (630) 801-8012 sandwich on a seed bun.

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Cuban / Puerto Rican / Dominican

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Caribbean Corner Everything I’ve eaten at this Cuban Yelp 5 miles 970 Warren Ave restaurant has been great. They Downers Grove, IL 60515 catered a Cuban-themed After Dark (630) 541-8641 event for the Library in 2016. Café Caribe Great place to grab a Cubano, Yelp 10 miles 6138 W 26th St , or lechon (roasted pork) Cicero, IL 60804 sandwich. (708) 548-8025 Morena’s Kitchen Everything about this neighborhood The 17 miles 5058 W. Armitage Ave spot in Belmont-Cragin is Chicago Chicago, IL 60639 welcoming. Their pica pollo fried Reader (773) 622-7200 chicken bites are a must-try.. Diana’s Food and Casual Puerto Rican spot in Yelp 19 miles Restaurant Humboldt Park serving popular 1000 N Francisco Ave items like stewed chicken, Cubano Chicago, IL 60622 sandwiches, and empanadas. (773) 235-9218 La Bomba Logan Square Puerto Rican joint HPL 20 miles 3321 W. Armitage Ave with a varied menu, including lechon Staff Chicago, IL 60647 sandwich, blood sausage, and (773) 394-0106 mofongo (stuffed plantains) Punta Cana Dominican restaurant in Logan Yelp 21 miles 2200 N. Kimball Ave Square serving basic tasty fare. Try Chicago, IL 60647 mangu for breakfast (mashed (773) 292-7400 plantains with sautéed ). Cafecito Bustling café near Michigan Ave LTH 21 miles 26 E Congress Pkwy and Congress. Serve fabulous Forum Chicago, IL 60605 Cubano sandwiches as well as (312) 922-2233 other exotic choices. 90 Miles Cuban Café This BYOB spot in Logan Square Library 27 miles 2540 W Armitage Ave offers a fun vibe. Tip: they offer Patron Chicago, IL 60647 sangria service using your wine. (773) 227-2822 Outdoor seating. La Unica Food Mart Cuban market with an attached café LTH 28 miles 1515 W Devon Ave serving Cuban and Puerto Rican Forum Chicago, IL 60660 food. Has a cult following for its fair (773) 302-2705 prices and authentic offerings.

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Cajun / Creole

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Pappadeux Seafood You’ll not find alligator on a menu Word of 2 miles Kitchen closer to Hinsdale. Mouth 921 Pasquinelli Dr Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 455-9846 Chuck’s Southern Chuck’s offers a number of Cajun LTH 6 miles Comforts Café dishes on the menu including Forum 8025 S Cass Ave etouffee and jambalaya. Great for Darien, IL 60561 breakfast too. (331) 431-4000 Heaven on Seven Located on the seventh floor of an Word of 22 miles Wabash office building, heaven on seven Mouth 111 N Wabash Ave offers delicious Cajun food to Chicago, IL 60602 hungry Loopers. Another location on (312) 263-6443 Michigan Ave north of the river and one in Naperville. Maple Tree Inn You’ll find everything from beignets Reddit 21 miles 18849 S Dixie Hwy to jambalaya at this popular Cajun- Homewood, IL 60430 Creole restaurant in the south (708) 388-3461 suburbs. The Cajun Connection Perhaps the best Cajun food you’ll LTH 75 miles 897 E Rt. 6 find in the Midwest. A good dining Forum Utica, IL 61373 option close to Starved Rock State (815) 667-9855 Park.

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Other Cuisines

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Nando’s Peri-Peri South African flame-roasted chicken LTH 5 miles 523 Oakbrook Ctr chain. On the higher end of fast Forum Oakbrook, IL 60523 casual. Nice décor. A variety of (630) 230-4348 spice levels available. Dunav Serbian fare served up in large Yelp 5 miles 8801 W Ogden Ave portions in a rustic, unpretentious Brookfield, IL 60513 setting. Carnivores will rejoice. (708) 255-5218 Irish Times Great spot for Irish pub food with a Yelp 6 miles 8869 Burlington Ave charming back patio for al-fresco Brookfield, IL 60513 relaxation. (708) 458-8787 Tropical Times This humble and brightly colored Yelp 10 miles 1117 S 1st Ave restaurant serves fantastic jerk Maywood, IL 60153 chicken and other Caribbean (708) 338-2003 favorites. Rica Arepa A fantastic introduction to the South LTH 18 miles 4253 W. Armitage Ave American flatbread sandwich Forum Chicago, IL 60639 (Arepa). The Venezuelan owners (773) 543-3000 are incredibly friendly. Uncle Mike’s Place Filipino food is hot right now, and LTH 19 miles 1700 W Grand Ave this breakfast and lunch restaurant Forum Chicago, IL 60622 is a good place to get the real deal. (312) 226-5318 Try the Longanisa and Tocino. La Serena Clantestina It is hard to find Brazilian food Yelp 20 miles 954 W Fulton Market outside of the big churrasco Chicago, IL 60607 , but this elegant spot in (312) 226-5300 the West Loop may be just the hip and romantic spot you seek. Urbanbelly Rice, dumplings and noodles of all LTH 20 miles 1524 N Damen Ave. varieties at this Wicker Park Asian Forum Chicago, IL 60622 fusion restaurant. (773) 904-8606 Fat Rice Featuring cuisine from Macau, this Elite 21 miles 2957 W. Diversey Ave restaurant fuses Portuguese, Eats Chicago, IL 60647 Chinese, India, Southeast Asia, and Guest (773) 661-9170 Africa into a delicious blend. Pa Lian The tea leaf salad is a popular menu Elite 21 miles 254 E Geneva Rd item at this Burmese restaurant. The Eats Wheaton, IL 60187 friendly owners are happy to guide Guest (331) 716-7905 newcomers through the menu. SanguChe Fast casual Peruvian sandwiches Yelp 22 miles 535 Fairway Dr like Lomo Saltado, Also ceviche, Naperville, IL 60563 while supplies last. (331) 701-7175

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Tanta Upscale River North Peruvian fusion Reddit 23 miles 118 W Grand Ave restaurant by a chef with culinary Chicago, IL 60654 outposts around the globe. (312) 222-9700 Astoria Café and Bakery You’d have a hard time finding a LTH 24 miles 2954 W Irving Park Rd heartier and more delicious Forum Chicago, IL 60618 breakfast dish than the komplet (773) 654-1033 lepina at Astoria Café. Isla Pilipina This neighborhood restaurant Elite 24 miles 2501 W Lawrence Ave serves up Filipino comfort food. Eats Unit D You’ll find many of the classic Guest Chicago, IL 60625 dishes, including sisig, longanisa, (773) 271-2988 lechon, and halo-halo. Tuquoise Restaurant This Roscoe Village restaurant Elite 27 miles 2147 W Roscoe St offers kabobs, a wide variety of Eats Chicago, IL 60618 , and hearty lamb dishes. Guest (773) 549-3523 Ras Dashen Ethiopian Delicious Ethiopian restaurant with a Friend 29 miles 5846 N Broadway St laid-back vibe. The sega wat entrée Chicago, IL 60660 will satisfy those who like their beef (773) 234-9954 more than a little spicy. Demera Restaurant A solid spot for Ethiopian if you do Friend 30 miles 4801 N. Broadway St not want to make the long trek Chicago, IL 60640 uptown. (773) 334-8787 Maison Parisienne Small counter service French café Elite 31 miles 3307 N Clark St known for its coffee, quiche, and Eats Chicago, IL 60657 pastry. Pleasant outdoor seating on Guest (773) 857-1636 the back patio.

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Small Plates

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Davanti Enoteca Italian small plates and wine are the Elite 2 miles 800 Hillgrove Ave focus of this hip rustic eatery. Eats W. Springs, IL 60558 Guest (708) 783-1060 El Tapeo Spanish Tapas restaurant on the 9th Yelp 5 miles 2100 Spring Rd Floor of the Hotel Le Meridien. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 828-2044 Emilio’s Tapas Get a small-plates flavor of Spain HPL 7 miles 4100 Roosevelt Rd here. Famous for its patatas con Staff Hillside, IL 60162 alioli ( ). (708) 547-7177 Autre Monde Café Upscale Mediterranean restaurant in Elite 13 miles 6727 W Roosevelt Rd Berwyn serving small plates and Eats Berwyn, IL 60402 other dishes. Outside seating Guest (708) 775-8122 available. Meson Sabika Enjoy tapas and other Spanish fare Yelp 14 miles 1025 Aurora Ave in this historic mansion built in 1847. Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 983-3000 Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! Lincoln park tapas restaurant also Friend 22 miles 2024 N Halsted St makes great paella. Bacon-wrapped Chicago, IL 60614 dates are great. (773) 935-5000 Ada Street Hip upscale restaurant featuring Four- 23 miles 1664 N Ada St small plates and well-crafted square Chicago, IL 60642 cocktails. Interesting small plates (773) 697-7069 like fried black-eyed . Tapas Barcelona This Evanston mainstay for tapas HPL 29 miles 1615 Chicago Ave and sangria has a warm and funky Staff Evanston, IL 60201 vibe. Outdoor seating is great when (847) 866-9900 weather permits.

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BBQ

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Uncle Bub’s BBQ Family-friendly BBQ restaurant in Elite 3 miles 132 S Cass Ave Westmont. Good pulled pork. Patron Eats Westmont, IL 60559 raved about their catering. Guest (630) 493-9000 Q-BBQ Can approximate regional styles Yelp 4 miles 70 S La Grange Rd with their variety of sauces (e.g., La Grange, IL 60525 South Carolina mustard sauce, (708) 482-8700 Carolina vinegar sauce, etc.) Real Urban BBQ Order your barbeque at the counter Elite 4 miles 2119 Clearwater Dr at this casual dining spot. Choose Eats Oak Brook, IL 60523 from a plethora of side dishes. Guest (630) 908-4380 City Barbeque You will find all the BBQ standards LTH 5 miles 1034 Ogden Ave Downers here, along with inventive Forum Grove, IL 60515 sandwiches. It’s an up-to-date fast- (630) 869-1313 casual concept. Steamboat BBQ You might not expect to find real Yelp 15 miles 322 E Geneva Rd BBQ in Wheaton, but the Chicago Wheaton, IL 60187 area food scene is full of surprises. (630) 665-6227 This is worth the drive. Sharko’s BBQ Tasty BBQ in comfortable, fast- Yelp 17 miles 1715 Freedom Dr casual surroundings just off I-88 in Naperville, IL 60563 Naperville. (630) 857-3863 The Hog Wild Cash only barbeque joint perhaps Elite 20 miles 14933 S. Pulaski Rd best known for its pork chop. Busy Eats Midlothian, IL 60445 spot with loyal customer base. Guest (708) 371-9005 Green St Smoked Meats Warehouse-chic ambiance with HPL 21 miles 112 N Green St picnic tables and a hip vibe. You Staff Chicago, IL 60607 might want to get spicy pickles or (312) 754-0431 Frito pie to accompany your brisket at this West Loop restaurant. Honky Tonk BBQ Memphis style BBQ joint in the Eater 22 miles 1800 S Racine Ave Pilsen neighborhood. They have Blog Chicago, IL 60608 bacon candy. Isn’t that reason (312) 226-7427 enough? Smoque BBQ Some say this is the best BBQ spot LTH 23 miles 3800 N Pulaski Rd in Chicago. Forum Chicago, IL 60641 (773) 545-7427 Baobab BBQ BBQ with South African flair. Some HPL 25 miles 2301 W Foster Ave, of the spices and sauces are South Staff Chicago, IL 60625 African, but you’ll find plenty that’s (872) 888-8922 familiar on the menu here.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Honey 1 BBQ Specializes in pork cooked using an LTH 26 miles 746 E 43rd St aquarium smoker. Forum Chicago, IL 60653 (773) 285-9455 Bombers BBQ By many accounts, some of the best Friend 34 miles 439 Ridge Rd BBQ in the entire metro area. Worth Munster, IN 46321 the trek to “The Region” (Northwest (219) 836-2662 Indiana.)

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Breakfast / Diners

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Page’s Restaurant Tiny local favorite for traditional HPL <1 mile 26 1/2 E Hinsdale Ave, American breakfast and lunch Staff Hinsdale, IL 60521 classics. Apple cider donuts are a (630) 323-9058 big hit here. Golden Basket A nearby spot with reliable diner Yelp 3 miles 2 W Naperville Rd fare. The country benedict is a Westmont, IL 60559 popular choice. (630) 960-0626 Blackberry Market Quick stop for a fresh breakfast – Elite 4 miles 36 S La Grange Rd including sandwiches, avocado Eats La Grange, IL 60525 toast, and oatmeal. Guest (708) 571-2221 Baked Apple Breakf. Co. Delicious breakfast spot in Downers Yelp 5 miles 1224 Ogden Ave Grove. The Company French Toast Downers Grove, IL 60515 is remarkably good. (630) 515-9000 Butterfields Large breakfast menu in a large and HPL 5 miles 1 S 616 Midwest Rd attractive space. Orange juice is Staff Oak Brook Terr., IL 60181 freshly squeezed. (630) 495-2291 Country Cup Restaurant This downscale diner is attached to Yelp 8 miles 6301 Joliet Rd a bowling alley and offers an Countryside, IL incredibly cheap and tasty (708) 354-5282 breakfast. Open 24-hours. JR’s Place A classic diner found inside the Lisle Yelp 9 miles 4920 Lincoln Ave Lanes bowling alley. Surprisingly Lisle, IL 60532 good food here at the right price. (630) 986-5025 Decent amount of seating. Les Brothers Great for breakfast (Dutch baby Elite 11 miles 7730 W 95th St pancakes) and lunch. Inexpensive, Eats Hickory Hills, IL 60457 but there can be a wait at peak Guest (708) 233-0333 times. Lily’s Café A great neighborhood diner in Yelp 11 miles 415 Crescent Blvd Lombard. Good food and friendly Lombard, IL 60148 service. Known for their chilaquiles. (630) 620-7755 Buttermilk This popular breakfast spot in Yelp 16 miles 1715 Freedom Dr. Naperville fills up quickly on Naperville, IL 60563 weekends. The food is great, as is (630) 423-6551 the well- maintained dining room. Lou Mitchells Legendary diner a few blocks from Word of 17 miles 565 W Jackson Blvd Union Station. Lots of seating Mouth Chicago, IL 60661 inside, though tightly packed. (312) 939-3111

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library The Palace Grill This Blackhawks-friendly diner is Yelp 19 miles 1408 W Madison St known for its friendly service and Chicago, IL 60607 great breakfasts, but don’t sleep on (312) 226-9529 the Reuben. Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits Logan Square bakery offering a LTH 20 miles 2051 N California Ave number of savory breakfast biscuits. Forum Chicago, IL 60647 Get a slice of pie to go for later in (773) 276-8888 the day. Breakfast House This homey breakfast spot in West Yelp 20 miles 1800 W Grand Ave Town has a mix of sweet and savory Chicago, IL items on the menu along with (312) 997-2400 Intelligentsia coffee. Little Goat Diner Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard’s Eater 20 miles 820 W Randolph St upscale diner on the booming Chicago Chicago, IL 60607 Randolph Street corridor is sure to (312) 888-3455 impress. Cellar Door Provisions By some accounts, the best LTH 21 miles 3025 W. Diversey Ave croissants you can get in Chicago. Forum Chicago, IL 60647 Great quiche. (773) 697-8337 Dove’s Luncheonette Cozy and hip Tex-Mex diner in the LTH 21 miles 1545 N Damen Ave heart of Wicker park serving fare Forum Chicago, IL 60622 like smoked brisket hash and (773) 645-4060 chicken fried chicken. Valois This cafeteria-style Hyde Park joint Reddit 22 miles 1518 E 53rd St has been serving great food for Chicago, IL 60615 decades. Count former mayor (773) 667-0647 Harold Washington and President Obama among its devotees. Bryn Mawr Break. Club Hip north-side breakfast spot which Reddit 24 miles 3348 W. Bryn Mawr Ave updates breakfast classics with a Chicago, IL 60659 quarter twist (872) 208-7079 The Southern Café While this breakfast spot near Yelp 24 miles 1819 Knapp Rd Plainfield requires a bit of a hike, Crest Hill, IL 60403 those who make the drive will get (815) 744-9001 tasty down-south menu items in ample portions. Café Vienna Cozy café and breakfast spot in Yelp 25 miles 2523 N Clark St Lincoln park offering delicious Chicago, IL 60614 pastries and hot chocolate to die for. (773) 244-9922 A good value for the neighborhood. Mortar & Pestle This small and chic Lakeview Yelp 25 miles 3108 N Broadway St brunch spot brings global influences Chicago, IL 60657 into its breakfast dishes. The (773) 857-2087 indulgent will want to try their foie gras and eggs.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library M. Henry A popular Edgewater breakfast spot, Yelp 27 miles 5707 N Clark St M. Henry offers up great food in a Chicago, IL 60660 colorful atmosphere. (773) 561-1600 Tiztal Café (Chicago) Their back patio offers beautiful HPL 27 miles 4631 N Clark St breakfast dining during pleasant Staff Chicago, IL 60640 weather. Those in the know will add (773) 271-4631 an oatmeal shake to their order.

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Pub Food / Bar and Grill (New for 2019)

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Fuller House Since opening in 2015, Fuller House HPL < 1 mile 35 E First St has been a great success. It’s dual- Staff Hinsdale, IL 60521 level interior and classic menu items (630) 568-5466 have garnered many fans. York Tavern A local institution featuring tasty pub Library 1 mile 3702 York Rd fare. Burgers and pizza are Patron Oak Brook, IL 60523 particularly good. (630) 323-5090 Neat Kitchen + Bar Neat’s modern and inviting interior Yelp 3 miles 246 N Cass Ave and elevated bar food set it apart Westmont, IL 60559 from other spots in Westmont. Their (630) 541-9657 unique taco selection is popular. Pierce Tavern The sister to Fuller House, Pierce Yelp 5 miles 5135 Main St Tavern has a rustic vibe to Downers Grove, IL 60515 complement its all-American comfort (630) 869-5333 food menu.

More Brewing Co. Located in sleepy downtown Villa Yelp 8 miles 126 S Villa Ave Park, this modern brewpub breathes Villa Park, IL 60181 fresh air into the surroundings. (630) 501-1519 You’ll find everything from poutine to cheese curds on the menu here.

Ike & Oak Brewing Short-rib , Neapolitan- Yelp 9 miles Company style pizzas, and pimento cheese 6315 Main St dip are a few things that accompany Woodridge, IL 60517 the house-made beer. (331) 998-2907 Babcock’s Grove House Babcock’s flies under the radar in Yelp 10 miles 101 W St Charles Rd downtown Lombard. It’s a great Lombard, IL 60148 comfort food spot, with tasty (630) 613-8920 sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Maize + Mash The beautiful wood-accented interior Yelp 14 miles 430 North Main St sets the tone here, where you’ll find Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 craft cocktails, sandwiches, and (630) 547-2540 comforting deserts. Dusek’s Board and Beer This gastropub next door to Thalia LTH 17 miles 1227 W 18th St Hall in the Pilsen neighborhood Forum Chicago, IL 60608 serves up brunch, lunch, and dinner (312) 526-3851 with a hip, but not hipster, attitude. Pleasant House Pub If you prefer your pubs on the British Elite 17 miles 2119 S Halsted St side, make sure to check out Eats Chicago, IL 60608 Pleasant House, where you will find Guest (773) 523-7437 Scotch eggs and savory pies.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Scofflaw This gin-focused cocktail bar in the HPL 20 miles 3201 W Armitage Ave Logan Square neighborhood has a Staff Chicago, IL 60647 great reputation for snacks including (773) 252-9700 charcuterie, bone marrow, and ice cream sandwiches. The Gage You’ll find a lot of good bar food on Elite 21 miles 24 S Michigan Ave the menu at the Gage, which Easts Chicago, IL 60603 overlooks Millennium Park. Of Guest (312) 372-4243 course you’ll also find 45-day dry- aged , which help to distinguish the menu. Horse Thief Hollow The Southern-inspired menu of this HPL 23 miles 10426 S Western Ave brewpub features BBQ, gumbo, and Staff Chicago, IL 60643 burgers from grass-fed beef. (773) 779-2739

Band of Bohemia The first brewpub to receive a LTH 26 miles 4710 N Ravenswood Ave Michelin star, Band of Bohemia is Forum Chicago, IL 60640 justifiably proud of its kitchen. The (773) 271-4710 adventurous will want to try the tasting menu. Hopleaf This Belgian gastropub has a lot to HPL 29 miles 5148 N Clark St offer its Andersonville neighborhood Staff Chicago, IL 60640 residents, as well as those from well (773) 334-9851 beyond. From steak frites to mussels, Hopleaf will please diners. Three Floyds Brewery & Famous for its limited release beers, Former 36 miles Pub Three Floyds also has a well- HPL 9750 Indiana Pkwy regarded dining menu. It’s not a Staff Munster, IN 46321 place for quiet conversation or quiet (219) 922-3565 reflection, however. Heavy metal fans will find a lot to love here.

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Sandwiches

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Fontano Subs Good spot for classic Italian HPL <1 mile 9 S Lincoln St submarine sandwiches. Staff Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 789-0891 Mojo’s East Coast Eats Seriously good Philly Yelp 8 miles 2758 Maple Ave joint near I-355 on Maple. Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 796-2832 Mr. Broast If you like your sandwiches to have Yelp 8 miles 833 E Roosevelt Rd a little kick, try the peri chicken Lombard, IL 60148 sandwich here. It’s delicious. Also (630) 889-1188 try the “zinger burger.” Zenwich Delicious sandwiches with an Asian LTH 10 miles 416 N York St #B flair can be found in this small strip Forum Elmhurst, IL 60126 mall eatery on the north side of (630) 359-5234 Elmhurst. Big Guys Sausage Stnd. Exceptionally good house-made LTH 12 miles 7021 Roosevelt Rd sausage sandwiches here. Live a Forum Berwyn, IL 60402 little and pair one with BG ( (708) 317-5213 and garlic) fries. Gene & Jude’s Serves the best hot dog in the LTH 14 miles 2720 River Rd country, per Every Day with Rachel Forum River Grove, IL 60171 Ray and Serious Eats (topped with (708) 452-7634 fresh-cut fries). Ellie’s Deli This sandwich and salad shop has Yelp 15 miles 924 W 75th St, Ste 108 something for everyone here, Naperville, IL 60565 including , burgers, and (630) 355-3354 veggie options. Super Sub and The Jim Shoe, a South Side LTH 20 miles 2810 W Marquette Rd specialty sandwich, is made Forum Chicago, IL 60629 particularly well at this Marquette (773) 434-2222 Park neighborhood fast food joint. Cellar’s Market Enormous fried LTH 21 miles 141 W Jackson Blvd offered on Wednesday and Friday. Forum Chicago, IL 60604 Found in the basement of the (312) 427-9833 Chicago Board of Trade. Mr. D’s Shish-Kabobs This Chicago neighborhood spot LTH 21 miles 6656 W Diversey Ave near Elmwood Park offers simple, Forum Chicago, IL 60707 but fantastic steak sandwiches (773) 637-0042 accompanied by some of the best fries you can get in the area. Jim’s Original This is the place to get a Maxwell St Reddit 23 miles 1250 S. Union Ave Polish – where it Chicago, IL 60607 was invented. (312) 733-7820

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Merichka’s Restaurant This Joliet-area institution is famous HPL 23 miles 604 Theodore St for its steak poorboy sandwich on a Staff Crest Hill, IL 60435 garlic “butterine” bun. It has old- (815) 723-9371 school dark-wood paneled vibe, but that is part of its charm. Monti’s Great Lincoln Square spot for a LTH 24 miles 4757 Talman Ave Philly cheesesteak sandwich. They Forum Chicago, IL 60625 use the proper bun, according to (773) 942-6012 Philadelphia transplants. Steve Buresh’s While the Mason-jar cheesecakes Yelp 24 miles Cheesecake Store & get most of the attention at this Sandwich Shop charming strip-mall café, the 14210 S Rt 30 sandwiches here are excellent. Unit 100 Definitely worth a stop if you’re in Plainfield, IL 60544 the area. (815) 267-6785 Hot “G” Dog The heir apparent to Hot Doug’s. Yelp 27 miles 5009 N Clark St House made specialty sausages Chicago, IL 60640 abound here. Duck fat fries on the (773) 209-3360 weekends.

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Steak

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Amber Café The few steaks on the menu here Library 3 miles 13 N Cass Ave are well-prepared. Patron Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 515-8080 Al’s Char House This western-themed Elite 4 miles 32 S. LaGrange Rd offers a lot of meat for the money in Eats La Grange, IL 60525 a rustic space. Guest (708) 354-6255 Ditka’s Steakhouse recommended by Elite 4 miles 2 Mid America Plz #100 program Attendee. Available for Eats Oakbrook Terrace, IL special events (baby showers, Guest 60181 baptism parties, etc.). (630) 572-2200 Swift & Sons The second-highest rated Chicago 21 miles 1000 W Fulton Market steakhouse in Chicago Magazines Mag. Chicago, IL 60607 November, 2017 issue, Swift & (312) 733-9420 Sons gets high marks for attentiveness and personalization. Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf Top-rated steakhouse in Chicago Chicago 21 miles 218 W Kinzie St Magazine’s recent list. Bone-in 42 Mag. Chicago, IL 60654 day dry-aged Ribeye is specifically (312) 624-8154 identified for praise. Erie Café Delicious steaks served near the LTH 22 miles 536 W Erie St riverfront. Forum Chicago, IL 60686 (312) 266-2300 Chicago Chop House Has that classic Chicago LTH 22 miles 60 W Ontario St steakhouse feeling. Forum Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 787-7100 Maple & Ash Wood-fired steaks and a playful Chicago 23 miles 8 W Maple St attitude are the calling cards of this Mag. Chicago, IL 60610 Gold Coast steak house, ranked (312) 944-8888 third in Chicago Magazine’s top steakhouses article.

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Italian Beef

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Paul’s Pizza & Hot Dogs Italian beef is one of the popular HPL 4 miles 3044 Wolf Rd menu items in this strip mall casual Staff Westchester, IL 60154 restaurant. “Paul” is a former mayor (708) 531-9080 of Westchester. Italian beef on garlic bread is an option here. Little Joe’s Restaurant Quintessential burger and beef joint Yelp 4 miles 20 E Plainfield Rd with a blue-collar vibe. The beef La Grange, IL 60525 sandwich is tasty, though. (708) 352-9696 Portillos You can get a reliable Italian beef Word of 5 miles 7195 Kingery Hwy sandwich here. Multiple locations in Mouth Willowbrook, IL 60527 the metro area. The drive-through is (630) 789-0909 a model of efficiency. The Original Chickie’s Occupying a corner spot in a strip LTH 5 miles 4152 Roosevelt Rd mall formerly occupied by Carm’s. Forum Hillside, IL 60162 The staff is friendly; the food is (708) 449-1000 good, though the giardiniera is unusual. Bill’s Place A solid beef sandwich for a fair Library 6 miles 1146 N Maple Ave price. Also burgers, hot dogs, ice Staff La Grange Park, IL 60526 cream etc. They’ve catered a few (708) 352-6730 HPL Staff events. Franco’s This little casual restaurant sits by Yelp 13 miles 821 E. Chicago Ave itself in a residential neighborhood, Naperville, IL 60540 but those who find it will be (630) 364-2854 rewarded by a sizable and tasty beef sandwich. Duke’s Drive In Come for the beef, stay for the LTH 14 miles 8115 S Harlem Ave classic cars which congregate in the Forum Bridgeview, IL 60455 large parking lot on summer (708) 599-0576 weekend nights. Johnnie’s Beef My choice for the best of the best. LTH 14 miles 7500 W North Ave As good as the beef is, the combo Forum Elmwood Park, IL 60707 (Italian beef with a sausage link) is (708) 452-6000 even better. Don’t miss the lemon ice on a hot day. Al’s No. 1 Italian Beef Al’s on Taylor St is an iconic LTH 20 miles 1079 W Taylor St Chicago institution. The atmosphere Forum Chicago, IL 60607 is fantastic and old school. Check (312) 226-4017 out the celebrity photos on the wall while you eat. During the summer, Mario’s Italian Ice is open across the street.

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Fried Chicken

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Dell Rhea’s Chicken Famous stop on Route 66 for great LTH 5 miles Basket fried chicken. Forum 645 Joliet Rd Willowbrook, IL 60527 (630) 325-0780 Harold’s Shrimp, Harold’s has been a Chicago HPL 7 miles Chicken, and Pizzeria institution for years. This spot pairs Staff 1400 Butterfield Rd their signature chicken (don’t forget Downers Grove, IL 60515 the hot sauce) with pizza. (630) 519-5152 Mini Hut The chicken here is amazing, but LTH 8 miles 6659 W Archer Ave the atmosphere is less so. They Forum Chicago, IL 60638 brine their birds and serve them (773) 586-2115 piping hot from the fryer. Call ahead. Fry The Coop If you like chicken sandwiches, you Yelp 8 miles 623 W North Ave Ste 7, are in luck, because that is what Elmhurst, IL 60126 they do best here. Even more so if (630) 359-5223 you like it spicy. White Fence Farm Sprawling, quaint, old-fashioned Word of 14 miles 1376 Joliet Rd restaurant serving fried chicken and Mouth Romeoville, IL 60446 other classic dishes. (630) 739-1720 Mandy’s Soul Food If you like your fried chicken Yelp 14 miles Kitchen accompanied by legit soul food 431 N Bolingbrook Dr sides, Mandy’s is a great place to Bolingbrook, IL 60440 go. Upstairs in a bi-level strip mall. (630) 485-7291 The Roost Carolina The chicken here is served crispy Reddit 20 miles Kitchen and hot, and is available spicy. They 455 N. Milwaukee Ave serve breakfast chicken sandwiches Chicago, IL 60654 on biscuits for early risers. (312) 877-5738 The Budlong If you’ve been waiting for Nashville- Time 21 miles Revival Food Hall style hot fried chicken, it’s arrived. Out 125 South Clark St The Budlong has a stand in this Chicago Chicago, IL 60603 popular weekday Loop food court (773) 770-6175 location in the National Building. Honey Butter Fried Chk. Heavily breaded and deboned fried LTH 24 miles 3361 North Elston Ave chicken served with honey butter on Forum Chicago, IL 60618 the side. (773) 478-4000 Chicken Shack Named 1 of the top 21 fried chicken Eater 29 miles 1925 Ridge Ave restaurants in the country per the Blog Evanston, IL 60201 Thrillist blog. (847) 328-9360

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Seafood

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Parker’s Restaurant & While there are plenty of meat and Friend 6 miles Bar poultry options here, seafood is 1000 31st St king. Superb wine list. Excellent Downers Grove, IL 60515 happy hour deals to be had (half-off (630) 960-5700 items, including ). Shrimp Shack Good spot for fried shrimp and other Elite 8 miles 6601 West Archer Ave seafood choices. Also notably good Eats Chicago, IL 60638 fried chicken. Guest (773) 229-0700 Troha’s Chicken & Best fried shrimp in Chicago? Taste LTH 11 miles Shrimp House for yourself at this legendary shrimp Forum 4151 West 26th St shack. Chicago, IL 60623 (773) 521-7847 Catch 35 Naperville outpost of the shellfish- Elite 13 miles 35 S Washington St centric . Meat Eats Naperville, IL 60540 lovers can also feast on beef and Guest (630) 717-3500 lamb dishes. Nice décor. Hagen’s Fish Market Fresh, smoked, and fried seafood HPL 22 miles 5635 West Montrose Ave on offer. The “salmon candy” Staff Chicago, IL 60634 (smoked salmon with the harshness (773) 283-1944 taken away by maple sugar) is a must-try. Calumet Fisheries Winner of a James Beard American LTH 28 miles 3259 East 95th St Classic’s award, Calumet Fisheries Forum Chicago, IL 60617 smoke fish like nobody’s business. (773) 933-9855 Carry-out only.

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Burgers

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Country House Come for the burger, stay for the Word of 2 miles 241 W. 55th St haunted 2nd floor. mouth Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 (630) 325-1444 Grill 89 The burger here is solid, and Elite 2 miles 800 E Ogden Ave #21a, dressed traditionally. Other notable Eats Westmont, IL 60559 options include pot roast nachos, Guest (630) 570-5889 fish tacos, and the brisket sandwich. Standard Market Grill Prepared using quality ingredients Library 3 miles 333 E Ogden Ave sold in the store. Patron Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 366-7040 Bakersfield This restaurant is owned and Elite 3 miles 330 East Ogden Ave operated by the Standard Eats Westmont, IL 60559 Market/Grill people. Guest (630) 568-3615 Burger Antics Stop here to get your energy back Word of 6 miles 3740 Grand Blvd after a trip to the zoo with these Mouth Brookfield, IL 60513 creative burgers. The brave may (708) 255-5182 risk the “hotter than hell” burger. Nicky’s Hot Dogs If you haven’t had a famous “big WBEZ 9 miles 6142 S Archer Ave baby” burger, this is the place to get Curious Chicago, IL 60638 one. It’s no ordinary double City (773) 585-3675 cheeseburger! Nick’s Tavern Nick’s has been serving up huge Yelp 13 miles 221 Main St burgers for years. The half-pounder Lemont, IL 60439 still rings in at around $10, making (630) 257-6564 for an excellent value. Paradise Pup Serve their burgers and dogs LTH 18 miles 1724 S River Rd backyard style-with some tasty char. Forum Des Plaines, IL 60018 Merkt’s cheese fries offered. Good (847) 699-8590 post-flight hunger buster. Fatso’s Last Stand While Fatso’s reputation has mostly LTH 19 miles 2258 W Chicago Ave grown on the basis of late-night Forum Chicago, IL 60622 dining, their burgers and fries hold (773) 245-3287 up very well to sunlight. The Loyalist The Loyalist’s cheeseburger was Reddit 19 miles 177 N Ada St named one of the top three burgers Ste 001 in America by Bon Appetit Chicago, IL 60607 magazine. (773) 913-3774 Top Notch Beefburgers Old-timey burger joint in the Beverly LTH 19 miles 2116 W 95th St neighborhood. No fancy burgers Forum Chicago, IL 60643 here. Do not skip the fries (unless (773) 445-7218 you’re a vegetarian).

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Au Cheval Best burger in America per bon Eater 21 miles 800 W Randolph St appétit. Hipster hangout in West Blog Chicago, IL 60607 Loop. (312) 929-4580 Gilt Bar If you’d rather not wait in line for the Eater 21 miles 230 W Kinzie St Au Cheval burger, you can get Blog Chicago, IL 60654 essentially the same burger at River (312) 464-9544 North’s dark and elegant Gilt Bar.

Max’s Take Out A good spot for Loop fast food 1.5 Serious 21 miles 20 E Adams St blocks from the Art Institute. Try the Eats Chicago, IL 60603 gyro cheeseburger for a change of Blog (312) 553-0170 pace. Counter seating only. Owen & Engine English-style pub which serves an LTH 21 miles 2700 N Western Ave excellent burger. Forum Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 235-2930 Redhot Ranch No frills burger spot serving them LTH 21 miles 3057 N Ashland Ave “smashed” style. Some see Forum Chicago, IL 60657 similarities to In-N-Out burger here. (773) 661-9377

Schoop’s This Northwest Indiana fast food LTH 21 miles 16703 Harlem Ave burger chain griddles them till they Forum Tinley Park, IL 60477 are thin and crispy on the edges. (708) 781-9715 Benny’s Chop House A fantastic and huge $10 burger. LTH 22 miles 444 N Wabash Ave What a bargain at that price— Forum Chicago, IL 60611 includes fries. (312) 626-2444 Boba Burger Interesting array of Asian-influenced Yelp 22 miles 8530 Waukegan Rd burgers featuring toppings like Morton Grove, IL 60053 kimchi and BBQ lechon. The hot (847) 410-7779 dogs here get similar treatment. Small Cheval The burgers are slightly smaller, Eater 22 miles 1732 N Milwaukee Ave less costly, and use thinner-cut Blog Chicago, IL 60647 bacon, but the effect is still yummy. Shake Shack NYC import. Thin burgers, crinkle LTH 23 miles 1950 Spring Rd fries, and amazing shakes. Try the Forum Oak Brook, IL 60523 Bang Pie concrete (made from local (630) 413-1017 pie product). Kuma’s Corner Heavy metal burger bar often cited LTH 25 miles 2900 W Belmont Ave on best burgers in Chicago lists. Forum Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 604-8769

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Edzo’s Burger Shop Legendary Evanston burger shack Eater 29 miles 1571 Sherman Ave is the only location after their Blog Evanston, IL 60201 Chicago location closed. (847) 864-3396 Little Bad Wolf The Wolf Burger is a delicious three- Thrillist 34 miles 1541 W. Bryn Mawr Ave pattied beast—served with Blog Chicago, IL, IL 60660 straws and fried egg. (773) 942-6399

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Pizza

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Baldinelli Pizza It’s hard to go wrong with Word of <1 mile 114 S Washington St Baldinelli’s. The Library has used Mouth Hinsdale, IL 60521 them numerous times for staff (630) 654-4600 events with great feedback. Giuliano’s Pizza Tasty pizza in downtown Hinsdale. HPL <1 mile 40 Village Pl Not open for lunch, though. Staff Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 734-1500 Altamura Upscale take-and-bake pizza shop HPL < 1 mile 9 W 1st St offering imported Italian crust. Other Staff Hinsdale, IL 60521 items for sale, including gelato, (630) 755-5252 salads, and imported oil. Lou Malnati’s Good deep dish pizza with a HPL 2 miles 4700 Gilbert Ave cornmeal crust. This location is Staff Western Spr., IL 60558 carry out/delivery. Several other (708) 246-3400 locations both in and out of Chicago. Brama La Pizza Pizza by the slice here is a really HPL 2 miles 34 S Prospect Ave good value ($5 with a drink). Staff Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Popular with kids and families. (630) 320-2222 Woodgrain Neapolitan Design your own individual pizza, Library 3 miles Pizzeria they fire it for 90 seconds, and Event 19 W Ogden Ave you’re ready to eat. Donor Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 413-0126 Giordano’s Another trustworthy small chain. HPL 3 miles 641 Plainfield Rd This one features stuffed pizza. Staff Willowbrook, IL 60527 (630) 325-6710 Lucca’s Pizzeria Friendly staff and solid food in this HPL 4 miles 108 W Burlington Ave cozy and charming La Grange Staff La Grange, IL 60525 eatery. (708) 354-9990 Ledo’s Pizza Good pizza by most accounts. Dine- Elite 4 miles 5525 S La Grange Rd in ordering system is a bit confusing. Eats Countryside, IL 60525 Order first, and then seat yourself. Guest (708) 354-4500 Zazzo’s Pizza and Bar Specializes in thin crust pizza. Elite 4 miles 7360 Rt 83 Lunch buffet on weekdays. Half Eats Darien, IL 60561 priced appetizers 4-6 P.M. Guest (630) 655-4788 Antonino’s Ristorante Friendly, but small neighborhood Elite 4 miles 701 W Hillgrove Ave Italian joint with outside seating. Eats La Grange, IL 60525 Hand-tossed and pan crusts Guest (708) 579-9191 available.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Angelo’s Pizza Delicious pizza a block of Main St in Yelp 5 miles 1001 Curtiss St Downers Grove. My current pizza of Downers Grove, IL 60515 choice in the area. (630) 969-4394 Gulliver’s Pizza & Pub Serve both thin crust and pan, but HPL 6 miles 17 W 517 Roosevelt Rd the pan is said to be better (eat on- Staff Oakbrook Terrace, IL site for best results). (630) 691-1888 Bricks Wood Fired Pizza This thin and crispy crust pizza joint HPL 7 miles 2770 S Highland Ave has an Industrial-rustic vibe. Gluten- Staff #7130, Lombard, IL 60148 free crust available. (630) 613-8830 Home Run Inn Reliable Chicago chain of pizzerias. Word of 7 miles 7521 Lemont Rd Mouth Darien, IL 60561 (630) 739-9696 Pazzi Di Pizza Wood fired pizza and Italian Elite 7 Miles 105 South York St favorites. Eats Elmhurst, IL 60126 Guest (630) 279-2323 Pizza Track The South-Asian fusion pizzas here Yelp 8 miles 10S650 Kingery Hwy are something special. If you like it Willowbrook, IL 60527 hot, the Spicy Hunter Beef pizza (630) 655-3375 may be the stuff of your dreams.

Armand’s Pizzeria Pizzeria specializing in thin crust. HPL 8 miles Victory Tap Sizeable bar space for beer lovers. Staff 346 Yorktown Center Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 785-3155 Villa Nova Pizzeria A great rendition of cracker-thin LTH 8 miles 6821 Pershing Rd sausage pizza can be found here. Forum Stickney, IL 60402 (708) 788-2944 Q’s Restaurant and Walking into this place is a step LTH 8 miles Pizzeria backward in time. The atmosphere Forum 4841 Butterfield Rd is neighborhood Italian, and the Hillside, IL 60162 pizza is good. They specialize in (708) 449-7488 thin crust. Little Pop’s NY Pizzeria If you think Chicago can learn a Yelp 14 miles 1819 Wehrli Rd thing or two about pizza from New Naperville, IL 60565 York City, you’ll be happy to check (630) 210-8084 out Little Pop’s. Vito and Nick’s Pizzeria The locals call it “Nick and Vito’s,” LTH 17 miles 8433 S Pulaski Rd but by any name, their thin and Forum Chicago, IL 60652 crispy pizza is delicious. A South (773) 735-2050 Side staple.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Flo & Santos This curious melding of pizza joint, LTH 19 miles 1310 S Wabash Ave bar, and Polish restaurant has been Forum Chicago, IL 60605 a favorite of South Loopers for (312) 566-9817 years. Bonci Pizzeria This trendy Randolph Street pizza HPL 20 miles 161 N Sangamon St shop sells rectangles of pizza cut-to- Staff Chicago, IL 60607 measure and fired on demand. (312) 243-4016 Interesting and tasty toppings. Phil’s Pizza This cash-only Bridgeport pizza joint Reddit 21 miles 1102 W 35th St reportedly has some of the best thin Chicago, IL 60609 crust in Chicago. Primarily take out. (773) 523-0947 Piece Brewery & This Wicker Park spot serves up HPL 23 miles Pizzeria New-Haven style thin crust pizza. Staff 1927 W North Ave Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 772-4422 Spacca Napoli Pizza the way they make it in LTH 26 miles 1769 W Sunnyside Ave Naples, Italy. Simple, high-quality Forum Chicago, IL 60640 ingredients make for a good pie. (773) 878-2420

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Locally Sourced

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Vie Hinsdale’s resident Paul Virant’s LTH 2 miles 4471 Lawn Ave use of local and seasonal Forum Western Spr, IL 60558 ingredients has led to a near rock- (708) 246-2082 star chef status. Lula Café This Logan Square farm-to-table HPL 20 miles 2537 N. Kedzie Blvd. veteran (nearly 20 years) is a great Staff Chicago, IL 60647 option for brunch or a Monday night (773) 489-9554 prix fixe farm dinner. Harvest Room This surprising strip-mall gem packs HPL 20 miles 7164 W 127th St a local punch, sourcing ingredients Staff Palos Heights, IL 60463 from regional producers, including a (708) 671-8905 farm in Chicago Heights. Farmhouse Small but popular farm to table Yelp 22 miles 228 West Chicago Ave restaurant. Opened a second Chicago, IL 60654 location in Evanston. (312) 280-4960 North Pond Upscale Lincoln Park (literally) HPL 24 miles 2610 North Cannon Drive eatery with many ingredients Staff Chicago, IL 60614 sourced from area farmers. (773) 477-5845 Arbor Offer a Midwestern omakase tasting Yelp 25 miles 2545 W Diversey Ave menu on Thursday-Saturday nights. Chicago, IL 60647 (312) 866-0795 Longman & Eagle Logan square mainstay featuring a Zagat 25 miles 2657 North Kedzie Ave nose-to-tail concept. Guest rooms Guide Chicago, IL 60647 available. (773) 276-7110

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Food Courts

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library International Mall Modest Asian mall with several LTH 2 miles 665 Pasquinelli Dr good stalls in the food court. Form Westmont, IL 60559 Richland Center Food This basement-level food court in Reddit 18 miles Court Chinatown has a good number of 2002 S Wentworth Ave, Asian vendors. It’s not fancy, but it Chicago, IL 60616 is authentic. Chicago French Market Several food vendors vie for your LTH 21 miles 131 N Clinton St Chicago, attention in the space below the Forum IL 60661 Ogilvie Transportation Center (312) 575-0306 tracks. Notable options include Frietkoten (Belgian Fries) and Pastoral (cheese and sandwiches). Latinicity You’ll find this nice Latin-flavored Elite 21 miles 108 N State St 3rd Floor food court in the Block 37 mall Eats Chicago, IL 60602 development. Several options Guest (312) 795-4444 available. Revival Food Hall Impressive array of upscale food Eater 21 miles 125 S Clark St vendors in this beautiful space. Find Blog Chicago, IL 60603 everything from Nashville hot fried (773) 999-9411 chicken to here. Eataly Italian food Disneyland. Enormous Eater 22 miles 43 East Ohio St space with numerous drinking and Blog Chicago, IL 60611 dining stations. (312) 521-8700 Wells St Market The latest entry into the Loop’s food Eater 21 miles 205 W Wacker Dr, hall trend, the WSM across the river Blog Chicago, IL 60606 from Merchandise mart is open on (312) 614-4176 weekdays until 7pm. About half the square footage of Revival Food Hall. Mitsuwa Marketplace Massive Asian market with notable LTH 23 miles 100 Algonquin Rd food court serving authentic cuisine. Forum Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 956-6699

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Gluten Free / GF Friendly

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Sweet Ali’s Gluten Free Great local gluten free bakery with HPL < 1 mile Bakery friendly staff. Famous for their Staff 13 West 1st St cupcakes, but you can even get Hinsdale, IL 60521 gluten free trail mix. Also in (630) 908-7175 Glenview. WoodGrain Neapolitan (See Pizza Section). Offers a gluten Library 3 miles Pizzeria free crust option. Event 19 W Ogden Ave Donor Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 541-9249 Protein Bar Numerous GF options at this HPL 4 miles 2040 York Rd healthy-eating chain. Vegan choices Staff Oak Brook, IL 60523 too. The smoothies are reportedly (630) 990-7350 fantastic. Prasino A number of gluten free items HPL 4 miles 93 South La Grange Rd available at this contemporary Staff La Grange, IL 60525 American restaurant. Use locally (708) 469-7058 sourced ingredients where possible. Wildfire Large gluten free section on the HPL 5 miles 232 Oakbrook Center menu. They will even provide Staff Oak Brook, IL 60523 gluten-free rolls. (630) 586-9000 Wok ‘N Fire Offers a special gluten free menu. HPL 5 miles 590 Village Center Dr Staff Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 323-5100 NU Crepes Sweet and savory crepes on offer at HPL 7 miles 115 W. Schiller Ct. this downtown Elmhurst restaurant. Staff Elmhurst, IL 60126 Gluten free options for most items (630) 577-7558 on the daytime-focused menu. LYFE Kitchen Gluten free menu makes for a good Yelp 22 miles 413 North Clark St lunch option in this chic River North Chicago, IL 60654 space. (312) 836-5933

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Delicatessens

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Kramer Foods (Deli) While grocery store delis are a bit HPL <1 mile 16 Grant Square out-of-bounds, Kramer’s deserves Staff Hinsdale, IL 60521 an exception. Their customer (630) 323-0135 service and quality are top notch. Shell Food Mart Who would ever have guessed that HPL 1 mile 210 E Ogden Ave you could get a great deli sandwich Staff Hinsdale, IL 60521 in a gas station? Not me. At the SE (630) 323-2477 corner of Ogden and York. Solty’s Deli and Meats Good neighborhood Polish deli with Elite 4 miles 305 W Ogden Ave a number of hot items, including Eats Westmont, IL 60559 pork cutlets and potato pancakes. Guest (630) 434-9129 Berto’s Deli & Pasta Shop Neighborhood Italian deli in HPL 4 miles 5004 Main St downtown Downers. Offer 6”, 9”, Patron Downers Grove, IL 60515 and 18” subs. Cannoli and tiramisu (630) 493-0643 available to satisfy your sweet tooth. Schmaltz Delicatessen Jewish delicatessen in Naperville. Elite 11 miles 1512 N Naper Blvd Portions are hefty, but so are the Eats Naperville, IL 60563 prices. Their new stuffed BLT (with Guest (630) 245-7595 beef bacon) is a hot seller. Al & Joe’s Deli This Italian deli also has some of the Yelp 14 miles 10348 Addison Ave best sub sandwiches you’ll ever eat. Franklin Park, IL 60131 Pick up some of their homemade (847) 678-6788 giardiniera while you’re there. Alpine Food Shop Check out Alpine’s legendary deli LTH 14 miles 10712 W. 31st St sandwiches at this Westchester Forum Westchester, IL 60154 location. The mothership is in (708) 483-6171 Elmwood Park. Conte di Savoia Great Taylor St market and deli with LTH 19 miles 1438 W Taylor St made to order sandwiches, as well Forum Chicago, IL 60607 as a variety of imported Italian (312) 666-3471 goods. Bari Foods Neighborhood Italian deli with LTH 20 miles 1120 W Grand Ave #1 excellent sub sandwiches. House- Forum Chicago, IL 60642 made giardiniera is superb. (312) 666-0730 J.P. Graziano Grocery A classic Italian market with a great LTH 21 miles 901 West Randolph St deli counter. Forum Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 666-4587 Manny’s This Chicago institution serves LTH 23 miles 1141 S Jefferson St famous corned beef and pastrami Forum Chicago, IL 60607 sandwiches cafeteria style. Good for (312) 939-2855 breakfast as well.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Steingold’s of Chicago New artisanal Jewish deli not far LTH 26 miles 1840 W Irving Park Rd From Graceland Cemetery. They Forum Chicago IL 60613 use the highest quality ingredients. (773) 661-2469 Limited hours. New York Bagel & Bialy This is THE place to go if you are Reddit 27 miles 4714 W. Touhy Ave looking for a New York style bagel. Lincolnwood, IL 60172 (847) 677-9388 Max and Benny’s Jewish Deli and restaurant with a HPL 30 miles Restaurant surprisingly large menu. Everything Patron 461 Waukegan Rd from matzo ball soup and pastrami Northbrook, IL 60062 sandwiches to various chicken (847) 272-9490 salads are available.

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Donuts (New for 2019)

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library BB’s Baby Donuts Miniature donuts made with a fun Yelp 2 miles 4472 Lawn Ave, Western machine in front of you. Novel Springs, IL 60558 toppings and a cute design make for (708) 246-1212 a very pleasant place to stop. D & D’s Place D & D’s place may have the best Reddit 18 miles 8324 S Kedzie Ave apple fritter in the metro area, and Chicago, IL 60652 its standard donuts and “ (773) 778-7007 sized” variants are well-regarded. Do-Rite Donuts & This up-and-coming local chain has Reddit 20 miles Chicken amassed a devoted following in a 181 N Morgan St short time. If you’re not in the mood Chicago, IL 60607 for a donut, you can try a chicken (312) 624-8878 sandwich! The Doughnut Vault The doughnut vault was making LTH 21 miles 401 1/2 N Franklin St fancy donuts in River North before it Forum Chicago, IL 60654 was cool to do so. Still a great (312) 285-2830 choice. Old Fashioned Donuts According to many, this is THE best Reddit 29 miles 11248 S Michigan Ave donut shop in all of Chicago. While it Chicago, IL 60628 is not exactly convenient, it may be (773) 995-7420 worth the drive. Fresh Donuts Wide selection of both classic and Staff 31 miles 1188 E States St inventive (froot loops) donuts. Ste A Breakfast sandwiches also available Geneva, IL 60134 for heartier appetites. (630) 208-0286 Home Cut Donuts This very old-school donut spot in Reddit 33 miles 815 W Jefferson St Joliet has delicious offerings at great Joliet, IL 60435 prices. Anything with “angel crème” (815) 727-3511 in the name is a sure bet. Munster Donuts Family owned shop offering tasty Staff 34 miles 8314 Calumet Ave donuts for a great price. Some of Munster, IN 46321 the best in the Northwest Indiana (219) 836-1709 region.

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Bakeries (New for 2019)

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Kirschbaum’s Bakery Serving the area for over 60 years, HPL 2 miles 825 Burlington Ave Kirschbaum’s is known for their Staff Lower 1 smiley face cookies, coffee cakes, Western Springs, IL German chocolate cake, and 60558 donuts. (708) 246-2894 Kirsten’s Danish Bakery This bakery offers everything from Elite 5 miles 94 Burr Ridge Pkwy pastries to wedding cakes. And Eats Burr Ridge, IL 60527 kringles! Guest (630) 655-2066 Ingram’s Busy Bee Reliable choice for cakes, donuts, HPL 5 miles Bakery and pastries in downtown Downers Staff Downers Grove, IL 60515 Grove. (630) 968-8830 Weber’s Bakery Classic Chicago bakery in Garfield LTH 8 miles 7055 W Archer Ave Ridge neighborhood. Large parking Forum Chicago, IL 60638 lot for the crowds which flock here to (773) 586-1234 get cakes, donuts, and bread. Kuppie’s Bakery Great little bakery next to the Villa LTH 8 miles 42 S Villa Ave Park Ace Hardware. Cake and Forum Villa Park, IL 60181 donuts are notably good. Go early (630) 832-0929 for the best selection. Pticek’s & Son Bakery Old-world bakery near Midway Elite 8 miles 5523 S Narragansett Ave Airport offering kolacky, sour cream Eats Chicago, IL 60638 cheesecake and other delicacies. Guest (773) 585-5500 Cali Girl Cakes The pastries and desserts at this HPL 16 miles 681 W Boughton Rd posh bakery are as beautiful as they Staff Bolingbrook, IL 60440 are delicious. (630) 863-7935

Dinkel’s Bakery The weekend crowds at this LTH 28 miles 3329 N Lincoln Ave German bakery can get a little out of Forum Chicago, IL 60657 hand, but the ticket system keeps it (773) 281-7300 moving. Check out the stollen (a Christmas bread), the chocolate donuts, and pretzels. Sit-down café here too.

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Specialty Food Resources

Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Hinsdale Fruit Store Excellent quality fresh produce here. Word of <1 mile 26 W 1st St You can also get smoothies, soups, mouth Hinsdale, IL 60521 and salad. Bring cash. (630) 655-1893 Burhop’s Seafood Known primarily for their high-quality Word of <1 mile Market fresh fish, Burhop’s also has some Mouth 12 Grant Square made-to-order items available for Hinsdale, IL 60521 carry out, including lobster rolls. (630) 887-4700 Prime ‘N Tender Meats Gateway Square high-end butcher Yelp 1 mile 777 N York Rd Ste 4 shop where only the best proteins Hinsdale, IL 60521 can be found. (630) 887-0088 Whole Grain Fresh Good source for hard-to-find Asian Word of 2 miles Market ingredients (Thai chilies, palm mouth 665 Pasquinelli Drive # C sugar, etc.) They are not putting Westmont, IL 60559 profits into interior design, however. (630) 323-8180 Caputo Cheese Market Excellent selection of , LTH 14 miles 1931 N 15th Ave especially those imported from Forum Melrose Park, IL 60160 Europe. Pair this with a trip to (708) 450-0469 Johnnie’s Beef and you are a boss. The House Top-notch nuts and confections in Yelp 14 miles 7281 West 87th St this Bridgeview strip mall. They Bridgeview, IL 60455 roast all of their nuts on site. (708) 233-6887 Particularly good . A remarkable array of Indian LTH 15 miles 1568 Ogden Ave, groceries and goods at the Forum Naperville, IL 60540 Naperville outpost of the Patel (630) 857-3440 Brothers chain, which began on Devon Avenue in Chicago. Gaelic Imports Great variety of Irish and Scottish Yelp 20 miles 6346 W Gunnison St goods on sale here, including meat Chicago, IL 60630 pies, candy, and snacks. This is (773) 792-1905 where I get my Curly Wurly and Crunchy candy bar fix stateside. Winston’s Market An Irish market, bakery and deli. Library 21 miles 7961 W. 159th St You’ll find everything from black and Patron Tinley Park, IL 60477 white pudding to rashers and soda (708) 633-7500 bread. They offer catering as well.

Seafood City Huge Filipino market. Jollibee fast Elite 22 miles 5033 N Elston Ave food store located at front of the Eats Chicago, IL 60630 building, and a good food court Guest (773) 295-1658 treats shoppers inside.

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Distance from Restaurant Name, Source Notes Hinsdale Address and Phone Used Public Library Fresh Farms While perhaps best known for its LTH 25 miles 5740 W. Touhy Ave massive produce department, Fresh Forum Niles, IL 60714 Farms has a remarkable variety of (847) 779-7343 ethnic prepared and packaged foods from around the globe. Middle East Bakery and If you’re in Andersonville, make a LTH 26 miles Grocery stop at this neighborhood bakery Forum 1512 W Foster Ave and grocery to pick up delicious pita, Chicago, IL 60640 hummus and baba ghannouj. (773) 561-2224 Rogers Park Fruit Look no further for your Caribbean LTH 27 miles Market and African grocery needs than this Forum 7401 N Clark St neighborhood market. You’ll find Chicago, IL 60626 plantains, jerk seasonings, hot (773) 262-3663 pepper sauces, Joong Boo Market The small food stall inside his LTH 30 miles 3333 N. Kimball Ave Korean market offers a good value, Forum Chicago, IL 60618 but the stand outside, which sells (773) 478-5566 buns as big as your fist, is legendary.

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Food Festivals

Distance from Source Name and Location Notes Hinsdale Used Public Library Taste of Randolph St 3-day weekend (Fri-Sun) in mid- 20 miles 900 W. Randolph St June Chicago, IL 60607 https://www.starevents.com/event/ta ste-of-randolph/ Windy City Ribfest Last weekend in June 26 miles W. Lawrence Ave & N. (limited historical info) Broadway., Chicago, IL https://www.windycityribfest.com Naperville Ribfest First weekend in July 13 miles Knoch Park 724 S. West St http://www.ribfest.net/ Naperville, IL 60540 Hungarian Gulyás Weekend after July 4th 17 miles Festival Norridge United Church of https://www.gulyasfestival.com/ Christ 8260 W. Foster Ave Norridge, IL 60706 Taste of Evanston Early to mid-July 34 miles Dawes House 225 Greenwood St https://www.tasteofevanston.org/ Evanston, IL 60201 Big Greek Food Fest of 3-day weekend (Fri-Sun) in mid-July 21 miles Niles Holy Taxiarhai & St https://www.biggreekfoodfestofniles. Haralambos Church org/ 7373 N. Caldwell Ave Niles, IL 60714 Pierogi Fest Last weekend in July LTH 37 miles 119th St between Central Forum Ave & New York Ave https://www.pierogifest.net/ Whiting, IN Taste of Chicago 5 Days annually in July Word of 25 miles Columbus Ave between https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en Mouth Monroe St & Balbo Ave, /depts/dca/supp_info/taste_of_chica Chicago, IL 60602 go.html Ginza Holiday – Annually in August 24 miles Japanese Cultural Fest 435 W. Menomonee https://ginzaholiday.com/ Chicago, IL 60614 (In Old Town)

SerbFest Annually in early August. Benefit for LTH 17 miles 5701 N Redwood Dr. Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Forum Chicago, IL 60631 Church. https://www.serbfestchicago.com/

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Distance from Source Name and Location Notes Hinsdale Used Public Library Taste of Greektown Last full weekend in August 20 miles S. Halsted St at W. Van Buren St https://www.chicagoevents.com/eve Chicago, IL 60607 nts/tasteofgreektown/

Taste of Melrose Park Labor Day weekend HPL 10 miles Melrose Park Village Staff 25th Ave & Lake St https://www.melrosepark.org Melrose Park, IL 60160 Taste of Polonia Labor Day weekend 21 miles Copernicus Cultural & Civic Center https://topchicago.org/ 5216 W. Lawrence Ave Chicago, IL 60630 Chicago Food Truck Next to last weekend in September 22 miles Festival (limited historical info) LaBagh Woods W. Foster Ave & N. Cicero https://www.chgofoodtruckfest.com/ Ave Chicago, IL 60630 Oktoberfest Chicago Last weekend in September 25 miles 1429 W. Wellington Ave, (limited historical info) Chicago, IL 60657 https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en /depts/dca/supp_info/nghdfest30.ht ml

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