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Kosher Restaurants:

MEAT:
Milt's (BOOOOO).
Get chili, cornbread, and beans. Drink a beergarita. 
3411 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60657. 773-661-6384
Delivery available through Postmates
Open S-T: 11:30-10 F: 11:30-2 S: Call for hours

Shallot's.   Amazing sushi and great steaks though quite pricey.
7016 Carpenter Rd Skokie, IL 60077. 847-677-DINE
Delivery available. Shallots has their own app.
Open S-T: 11:30-9:00 Closed Friday Sat: 1.25 hours after Shkia-11:00

Ken's Diner.  The classic burger diner joint. Better than Milts.
3353 Dempster Skokie, IL 60076. 847-679-4030
Delivery Available
Open S-T: 11:00-8:30

Great Chicago. Used to be owned by Ken's, but sold to a different owner. Many of the same items.
3149 W. Devon Chicago, IL 60659. 773-465-9030
Delivery Available. Great Chicago has its own app.
Open S-T: 11-9 F: 10-3

Taboun Grill. Good Israeli food. Schwarma, Shnitzel, moroccan Cigars.
8808 N. Gross Point Rd Skokie, IL. 847-965-1818
Open S-T: 11-10 F: 11-2 Closed Saturday.

Mizrahi Grill. Similar to Taboun. Located in the northern suburbs. 
215 Skokie Valley Rd Highland Park, IL . 847-831-1400
You can order online via their website.

Tein Li Chow. Chinese food. Located in the Jewel supermarket which also has a kosher bakery and deli.
Takeout only.
2485 W. Howard Evanston, IL. 847-328-4642

The Sandwich Club. Burgers, deli sandwiches...etc.
4507 W. Oakton Skokie, IL 60076. 847-677-6020
Open S-T: 11-8 F: 11-2 Closed Saturday

Bebe's Kosher Deli. Downtown Chicago- They have bagels/cream cheese on one side and deli sandwiches on the other.
Located in the French Market by the train station. Free parking with $20 French Market Purchase
131 North Clinton Chicago, IL 60661. 312-207-0572
Open M-T: 10-6 F: 10-1(winter) 2(summer) Closed Sat & Sun

Evita Steakhouse. Argentinian Steakhouse -
6112 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 463-8482
Sundays to Thursdays from 5 pm to 12 am. Saturdays on winter time sometime after Shabbat to 12 am. Summer time Saturdays closed!!

Metroklub. Downtown Chicago-Only open during lunch M-Th.
In the Crown Plaza hotel. 733 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661. (312) 602-2104 CLOSED

Hy Life Bistro. Connected to Slice of Life (see below). On the expensive side, though not quite Shallots levels.
4120 W. Dempster Skokie, IL 60076. 847-674-2021 CLOSED

Tacos Gingi. Mexican Place. Pretty much takeout only.
5128 Dempster Street, Skokie IL 60077. 847-983-0648
Open S-T: 11-8  F: 11-1 Closed Saturday

Hamachi Sushi. Sushi Bar and Chinese menu (Meat and chicken) They have their own app. 2801 West Howard Chicago, IL 60645. (773) 293-6904


DAIRY:

Emma's Bagel Cafe. Many breakfast options, but they have lunch dinner options as well like mac n' cheese. 9306 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077. 847-673-3030

Chalavi. 2931 W. Touhy Chicago, IL 60645. 773-338-9640

EJ's Pizzeria.   9149 N. Gross Point Skokie, IL 60076. 224-534-7215 On ubereats, and have their own app as well.

Bond Coffee. Starbucks type atmosphere and food. Has a drive through. Available via grubhub.
7555 N. California Ave Chicago, IL 60645

Slice of Life.(request Cholov Yisroel)4120 W. Dempster Skokie, IL 60076. 847-674-2021  CLOSED

Tel Aviv Pizza (Cholov Yisroel - Pizza is Yoshon), 6349 N. California Chicago, IL 60659. 773-764-3776

The Lincoln Cafe. Breakfast/lunch food as well as pre-packaged wraps and salads. Don't miss the bbq chicken pizza!!! Takeout only. Lincoln Cafe has their own app. Located in The BP gas station 6599 N Lincoln Ave. Lincolnwood IL 60712

Sarah's Brick oven. New place 12/18. Pastas and sandwiches. Located next to Hungarian Kosher Supermarket 4020 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076


Nuovo. Italian. Open lunch/dinner. High end dairy restaurant. 3750 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712. (847) 213-1026


ALL DAIRY RESTAURANTS LISTED ABOVE ARE C"Y AT THIS TIME (9/2021) BUT DOUBLE CHECKING IS RECOMMENDED AS THINGS CHANGE

Activities:
Navy Pier
Millennium Park/The Bean
Segway Tour
Six Flags Great America
Botanic Gardens
Willis Tower Skydeck
Lincoln Park Zoo (Free, but their lot is pay to park, look for street parking)
Museum of Science and Industry


Hotels:
Fairmont Millennium Park
Park Hyatt Chicago>Category 6
Hyatt Regency Chicago>Category 4
Hyatt Regency O'Hare>Category 2
W Lakeshore>Category 5
W Chicago City Center>Category 5
Westin Chicago>Category 5
Aloft Chicago City Center>Category 4
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers>Category 4
Aloft Chicago O'Hare>Category 2

Shabbos Tips:

Public Transport options:

Guidebooks:

Other Tips
Parking at ORD: The cheapest place to park is in the O'hare lot G. It's $10/day. Be aware that you need to take a bus to the tram (in lot E) which takes you to the terminals. This can take 20-25 minutes
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2820 on: March 01, 2024, 02:07:50 AM »
Quote from: Dan on December 01, 2023, 03:48:53 PM
Sadly, Evita, Milt's, and Shallots are not what they used to be.

I haven't been to Crunch yet, but I heard good things.
what happened to Milt's, it looks like Bryan is still chef there?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2821 on: March 03, 2024, 06:35:31 PM »
Any meat places deliver downtown? (without having to send uber to pickup)
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2822 on: March 05, 2024, 10:33:24 PM »
Any good recommendations for breakfast?
Going to be in Chicago for a day.
Thinking about doing Evita for dinner but looking for somewhere to grab breakfast as well.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2823 on: March 05, 2024, 10:36:35 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on March 05, 2024, 10:33:24 PM
Any good recommendations for breakfast?
Going to be in Chicago for a day.
Thinking about doing Evita for dinner but looking for somewhere to grab breakfast as well.
Isn't it just Emma's now that Bond closed?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2824 on: March 05, 2024, 10:50:50 PM »
Quote from: Dan on March 05, 2024, 10:36:35 PM
Isn't it just Emma's now that Bond closed?

Lincoln Cafe is excellent but no seating.

Emma’s didn’t have hot drinks when I was there in late January.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2825 on: March 05, 2024, 11:35:36 PM »
Quote from: Dan on March 05, 2024, 10:36:35 PM
Isn't it just Emma's now that Bond closed?
Sarah's brick oven also.
It's right next to Sarah's tent grocery
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2826 on: March 10, 2024, 06:26:26 PM »
Anywhere deliver shalach manos on Purim that I can order from?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2827 on: March 10, 2024, 06:29:22 PM »
Quote from: herb on March 10, 2024, 06:26:26 PM
Anywhere deliver shalach manos on Purim that I can order from?
I'm sure Illinois Nut and Candy would do it for you.

https://www.raisingthecandybar.com/
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2828 on: March 10, 2024, 10:10:15 PM »
Quote from: YitzyS on March 10, 2024, 06:29:22 PM
I'm sure Illinois Nut and Candy would do it for you.

https://www.raisingthecandybar.com/
I used them last year for this.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2829 on: March 13, 2024, 12:50:54 PM »
There are other choices.

For high end, excellent quality chocolates, either dairy (cholov yisroel) or pareve: Coco Artisan Sweets: cocoartisansweets.com - orders@cocoartisansweets.com - 773-917-7500 (call/text).

Candy Squared - www.candysquared.com - 847-420-9795

Also note that Illinois Nut and Candy is under new ownership now called Nut & Candy with much better service.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2830 on: March 19, 2024, 12:02:36 PM »
From reading past posts here it seems like a lot of places have gone down in quality-
What's my best 2 choices for a good fleishig meal?


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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2831 on: March 19, 2024, 12:04:11 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on March 19, 2024, 12:02:36 PM
From reading past posts here it seems like a lot of places have gone down in quality-
What's my best 2 choices for a good fleishig meal?
Shallots or Evita
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2832 on: March 19, 2024, 12:13:03 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on March 19, 2024, 12:02:36 PM
From reading past posts here it seems like a lot of places have gone down in quality-
What's my best 2 choices for a good fleishig meal?
Evita, Milts, and Shallots are just not what they used to be. Go figure.

Best kosher restaurant between NYC and LA is now in CLE. Never thought I'd be able to say that.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2833 on: March 19, 2024, 12:17:43 PM »
Quote from: Dan on March 19, 2024, 12:13:03 PM
Evita, Milts, and Shallots are just not what they used to be. Go figure.

Best kosher restaurant between NYC and LA is now in CLE. Never thought I'd be able to say that.


Quote from: Dan on December 02, 2023, 09:54:34 PM
Cleveland now has the best kosher restaurant between NY and LA. Go figure!
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2834 on: March 19, 2024, 12:38:09 PM »
Quote from: Dan on March 19, 2024, 12:13:03 PM
Evita, Milts, and Shallots are just not what they used to be. Go figure.

Best kosher restaurant between NYC and LA is now in CLE. Never thought I'd be able to say that.

Was in Cleveland a couple months ago. We happened to be right near Mendels after Shabbos. Wasn't hungry but ordered some smoked wings. I've been dreaming about getting back there ever since.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2835 on: March 19, 2024, 04:10:57 PM »
Quote from: Dan on March 19, 2024, 12:13:03 PM
Evita, Milts, and Shallots are just not what they used to be. Go figure.

Best kosher restaurant between NYC and LA is now in CLE. Never thought I'd be able to say that.
Is Miami between NY and LA?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2836 on: March 19, 2024, 04:20:08 PM »
Quote from: mochjas on March 19, 2024, 04:10:57 PM
Is Miami between NY and LA?
Yes, but that's not flyover country :)
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2837 on: April 01, 2024, 03:55:36 PM »
What's a good eat-in place for breakfast (and lunch to go)?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2838 on: April 01, 2024, 03:57:42 PM »
Emma's Bagel Cafe
9306 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 673-3030

Probably the only breakfast option.
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« Reply #2839 on: April 01, 2024, 04:04:22 PM »
Quote from: Something Fishy on April 01, 2024, 03:55:36 PM
What's a good eat-in place for breakfast (and lunch to go)?
Sit down breakfast- Emmas
To-go breakfast/lunch (dairy) - Lincoln Cafe
To-go lunch (meat) - Sandwich club
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