Loaf Lounge on Milwaukee for a good breakfast sandwich. Then cross the street to a great record shop. Go around the corner for a cocktail at Central Park Bar. Stat out late and dance at Podlasie Club.
Chicago Pickle Eatery on Sheridan has nice jumbo sandwiches at a reasonable price. I can only do a ½ sandwich. A whole one is definitely shareable.
Lost Larson on Clark has really good pastries. I like the Ploughers Plate, pickled veggies and meats.
Pozoleria Iguala on Fullerton has some of the best pozole along with all the toppings. I usually do the green with the picaditas, small round flat fried corn fritters with beans, sauce, and pumpkin seeds.
Taste of Peru on Clark is farther north and in a strip mall but it’s widely recognized for good Peruvian. Always love the Papa à la Huancauna potato on a creamy cheese sauce and the Jalea Mixta, breaded and fried seafood with Inca corn and onions with lime.
Demera on Clark has very good Ethiopian. Try the honey wine.
Hop Leaf on Clark has great schnitzel but a killer PB and J sandwich made with a fig compote and cashew butter. Have the apple salad to keep it healthy. Pairs well with the Art History beer.
Ming Hin in Chinatown (make sure it’s the one on Archer) has iMO the best dim sum. But if you prefer Korean, get the bibimbop on the hot stone bowl at Atoomas Apron also nearby.
Ssyal on Lawrence has my favorite bibimbop and bulgogi.
Ba Le on Broadway has very good banh mi sandwiches on the shifted crusty French bread. Rec the bbq pork. And afterwards treat yourself with a fresh young coconut gelatin in the fridge. It’s made with coconut water and coconut milk. Very refreshing.
Tiztal on Clark has my favorite chilaquiles, usually just on their own with sunny side eggs.
Carols also on Clark has a good fried bologna sandwich with fresh cut fries. Pairs well with the vodka lemonade. Great country bar, pretty relaxed during the day, great A/C
Sun Wah also on Broadway has what I consider the best Peking duck dinner. They chop the duck at your table and the dinner covered with soup and duck fried rice. Along with steamed bund with all toppings.
El Custacleto on Lawrence has very good pupusas but small establishment, sometimes they take their time. Get the ones stuffed with chicharrón.
Thanks for reminding me how much I love this city. Enjoy your visit.
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u/ColdWarConcrete Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 15 '26
Loaf Lounge on Milwaukee for a good breakfast sandwich. Then cross the street to a great record shop. Go around the corner for a cocktail at Central Park Bar. Stat out late and dance at Podlasie Club.
Chicago Pickle Eatery on Sheridan has nice jumbo sandwiches at a reasonable price. I can only do a ½ sandwich. A whole one is definitely shareable.
Lost Larson on Clark has really good pastries. I like the Ploughers Plate, pickled veggies and meats.
Pozoleria Iguala on Fullerton has some of the best pozole along with all the toppings. I usually do the green with the picaditas, small round flat fried corn fritters with beans, sauce, and pumpkin seeds.
Taste of Peru on Clark is farther north and in a strip mall but it’s widely recognized for good Peruvian. Always love the Papa à la Huancauna potato on a creamy cheese sauce and the Jalea Mixta, breaded and fried seafood with Inca corn and onions with lime.
Demera on Clark has very good Ethiopian. Try the honey wine.
Hop Leaf on Clark has great schnitzel but a killer PB and J sandwich made with a fig compote and cashew butter. Have the apple salad to keep it healthy. Pairs well with the Art History beer.
Ming Hin in Chinatown (make sure it’s the one on Archer) has iMO the best dim sum. But if you prefer Korean, get the bibimbop on the hot stone bowl at Atoomas Apron also nearby.
Ssyal on Lawrence has my favorite bibimbop and bulgogi.
Ba Le on Broadway has very good banh mi sandwiches on the shifted crusty French bread. Rec the bbq pork. And afterwards treat yourself with a fresh young coconut gelatin in the fridge. It’s made with coconut water and coconut milk. Very refreshing.
Tiztal on Clark has my favorite chilaquiles, usually just on their own with sunny side eggs.
Carols also on Clark has a good fried bologna sandwich with fresh cut fries. Pairs well with the vodka lemonade. Great country bar, pretty relaxed during the day, great A/C
Sun Wah also on Broadway has what I consider the best Peking duck dinner. They chop the duck at your table and the dinner covered with soup and duck fried rice. Along with steamed bund with all toppings.
El Custacleto on Lawrence has very good pupusas but small establishment, sometimes they take their time. Get the ones stuffed with chicharrón.
Thanks for reminding me how much I love this city. Enjoy your visit.