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Where to eat in Chicago

Every place I've rated in Chicago, 30 in all, split into ranked guides. Updated March 2026.

Guides

Top rated

across every category
  1. 1Bonci PizzeriaFulton Marketburrata pizza >>10.0
  2. 2Starbucks Reserve Roastery ChicagoRiver North9.9
  3. 3High Five RamenFulton Market Districtelite spot, waited an hr in line w josh before open. super small place only ~15 seats. sat next to some umich alums great vibes. Ramen amazing and they give hot towel + candy at end. super premium experience and was also under $309.9
  4. 4Dessert DealerRiver North9.8
  5. 5Uni Uni Bubble Tea 攸攸茶Armour Square9.8
  6. 6AmorinoChicago Loop9.7
  7. 7MCCB ChicagoChinatown9.6
  8. 8Molly TeaArmour Square9.4
  9. 9Wildberry Pancakes and CafeStreeterville9.2
  10. 10Swadesi CafeWest Loopgood coffee, mid food9.1

Other places

in categories too small for their own guide
  1. 1Starbucks Reserve Roastery ChicagoRiver North9.9
  2. 2Dessert DealerRiver North9.8
  3. 3Uni Uni Bubble Tea 攸攸茶Armour Square9.8
  4. 4AmorinoChicago Loop9.7
  5. 5Molly TeaArmour Square9.4
  6. 6Swadesi CafeWest Loopgood coffee, mid food9.1
  7. 7Jeni's Splendid Ice CreamsFulton Market9.0
  8. 8Stan's Donuts & CoffeeChicago Loop8.8
  9. 9ESPRESSO AND MILKChicago Loop8.7
  10. 10BomboBarFulton Market District · Closedaffogato biggest scam of all time,$10 for a shot of espresso and scoop of ice cream. bombolini was fire tho8.0
  11. 11Layla & Ringo'sNear Northforgot to rank this from october. I remember it was a good latte but didn’t taste at all like toasted marshmallow. La croix ahh flavoring system7.7
  12. 12Firecakes DonutsRiver North7.4
  13. 13Offshore RooftopStreeterville6.7
  14. 14Levain Bakery – West Loop, ChicagoFulton Marketcookie doin too much bruh5.9
  15. 15Goddess and the Baker, Superior & WellsRiver Northnever trust rishith1.8