We've been looking for a taqueria in Rogers Park that has a variety of items suitable for a vegetarian diet.
El Terco Leon on California just south of Touhy did the trick.
They had more options than the three different vegetarian tacos we dined on
Veggie (mushrooms, peppers, onions)
Ensalada Nopalitos (probably my favorite)
Chile Rellenos
All on handmade tortillas
We also had a shrimp fajitas - generous amount of grilled shrimp and veggies
I also noticed a vegan steak option
Salsas were great and the food was all fresh and cooked and seasoned perfectly
We'll be back

Wondering if anyone has been to Las Delicias on Clark in RP yet

Looking for a restaurant in the city or south west Chicagoland that has some really great dairy free options. Not vegan though. Going out with about 20 people for my wife's 40th. She's a meat eater but doesn't do dairy. But we also eat pretty healthy. Probably kind of a trendy place. Bonus if they have great dairy free carrot cake or pumpkin desserts. Actually that's probably the most important is great dairy free dessert options.

I really want some even though I believe it is closed. I would love a dupe. It’s not just that the beans tasted fruity, but it was actually orange flavored. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, but it was good. edit: voice to text error

I’m craving a Turkey dinner…turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce. I know I know thanksgiving is in a month but I want it sooner!!! Where can I find this? Ideally closer to Logan Square

What restaurants have sweetbreads regularly on the menu? Who does the best chicken livers? I still find beef liver at Greek diners/coffee shops. Sweetbreads pop up here and there but aren’t regular items anymore in my experience. Best I ever had were at Psistaria in Lincolnwood but they took them off the menu years ago. Better than Les Francais. I’ve cooked liver many times but not sweetbreads. Sometimes you just want something without cooking it yourself. TIA

Thank you all for the responses! I have some restaurants to hit.

Our friends on r/London have been spilling the beans on this glorious establishment to entice influencers/visitors to visit and keep the actual good spots a secret

Which eatries would be the Angus Steakhouse of Chicago?

Hey all. It’s looks like it may be in the upper 50s on Saturday. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for good places that have heated patios for a late outdoor lunch? Thanks in advance!

Can someone please suggest the best Chinese restaurant in Chinatown? I will be bringing the family for a visit and would like some ideas.

Thanks in advance

Called to make a reservation for 14 people, charged $280 as it was last-minute and for a large group. No problem.

Paid the bill, and they insist my final total will be $1964.22; with the $280 included "towards bill check-out".

However, the subtotal of food and drinks is 1755 (not including the deposit!). Plus the tip and tax as listed adds up to $2244.22. (Exactly 280 more than the amount listed on the receipt.)

So should my total be 2244.22 or 1964.22?

I know math was never my strong suit, but holy **** for some reason I can't figure this out.

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Planning my vegan boyfriend’s birthday and I’d love to take him out for a really special meal. We’ve already been to Bloom and I’m thinking about Indienne but am curious about other options.

Looking to spend up to 300 per person. We’re not big drinkers so probably wouldn’t do a pairing menu; maybe we’d bring a bottle if it’s BYOB or order a glass of wine each.

Shuttered and a For Rent sign, are the official out of business? Did they move? I’m sad, I really liked this place

Hi all! I've been to Chicago and the surrounding areas many times. I've always found good eats but this time around for my next visit I'm looking for a good speakeasy to check out. Does anyone have a speakeasy that is a must to check out? I'm gonna be staying in Oak Brook so whether it's in the city or away, I'd love to hear the suggestions! Thanks in advance!

https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-police-investigating-robbery-ricobenes-restaurant/15491977/

Was looking forward to eating here, knew the chef from a prior restaurant, got a baby sitter etc. so was pretty bummed with the showing, service was great but food was lacking:

• $25 shrimp cocktail with 2/5 shrimp not properly cleaned
• seasonal pizza so overcooked neither of us ate the crust
• steak frites needed salt and the “hand cut frites” were closer to potato chips which was not what we expected
• broccolini also needed salt and was just generally flavorless
• carrot cake was super dry

Dear Chicago Food Community,

My partner and I just moved to the city and an important anniversary is coming up in November, for which I am looking for an upscale fine"ish" dining spot that allows us to dress up and generally has more of a romantic atmosphere. Ideally, it should be below 150 USD per person for only the food (flexible), so not necessarily higher Michelin-star level, but still upscale. We both don't like steak houses and prefer more of an European or Asian approach to food.

I thought of places like Les Nomades, North Pond, Elske or even some Omakase places (with an adjusted budget), but all of them are closed on Mondays. We would really like to keep this date. At Indienne we have been already.

The only places that seem decent and maybe fitting are Ciccio Mio and maybe Tre Dita, but they (and their food) give me some flashy and not necessarily elegant vibes.

Any ideas and alternatives along those lines?

Thank you soso much!

First time having Guatemalan food. Will not be the last. Plate did not stance a chance. Great food, nice staff, take my money.

We are excited to announce our next AMA, which will be the return of Wilson Bauer to r/ChicagoFood, owner and chef of Flour Power, previously at Elizabeth, Longman & Eagle, and Schwa. Wilson, AKA u/extruder_duder, will be on the subreddit this Saturday, November 2nd to answer any and all questions you may have for him.

We know Wilson is a somewhat polarizing figure in the scene so I also want to use this opportunity to clear up his previous ban on the subreddit: we believe his previous ban on this subreddit for doxxing another chef was accidental so it was not a permanent ban, he has since served his time for breaking a Reddit rule (not a subreddit rule) and is now allowed back and we are having him do an AMA as he is one of the most requested people for us to bring here. We will not censor questions about any topics but ask that the discourse remains respectful throughout.

This is not the thread for the AMA, just the announcement. Wait until Saturday to ask any questions for Wilson. If there is someone you’d like us to have on here in the future, please let us know!

So, for more information, my birthday celebration will be on a Saturday evening in a couple of weeks. I planned to meet around 7 p.m. or so. I would likely have a group of at least 5 of us to start the evening. We have had dinner at Dell Rooster, Forbidden Root afterward for drinks, Cafe Baba-Reba, and Marquee Lounge for drinks (two separate birthday years). I did my 25th or so at Replay and then went close to hang out longer.

My main goal is to walk around and talk to various people. It can be challenging to talk to everyone at a dinner, especially if the space is super loud. I am still determining if my gf and I will grab a quick bite before coming over to meet up with friends. Good cocktails are a plus, but I can go nearby for that. I want options for food if people get hungry so they don't have to grab dinner elsewhere. Neighborhood-wise, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Bucktown, River North, and Lakeview. Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, and Uptown.

Just like the title says! Looking for coffee shops that either 1) serve coffee in mugs when you dine-in, and/or 2) coffee shops that accept clean reusable mugs that they are okay with filling. Anywhere in the city! looking for more options on where I can work from or visit on weekends.

I have ubereats credit that expires in 24 hours, if you were in my place what would you order.

I want to keep order approximately near $25 (+/- $2-3) .

If it helps, I live near UIC/university village.

I want to try something new and good but also interested in ordering something with good portion size(this can be neglected if the order is new for me to try).

Thank you for your suggestions.

Edit: why is my post being downvoted :((

Looking mostly at in the city, so some of the options I've seen in previous posts are out, sadly. I've seen the recommendations for Cocoro but mainly want to confirm that's still (amongst the?) best choices for katsu curry in the area - it's my birthday treat to myself, so wanna make sure I've got a good lay of the land. Thanks to everyone for your time and your energy!

We went to Johnnie’s Beef for the first time in a while, and the bread seems different. Softer and with a smoother/darker crust than I remember. The whole family commented on it, so I know it’s not just me.

Did they change bread suppliers or something at some point?

Hello everyone, I was writing this post to ask if anyone knows or remembers the Swedish Bakery that closed down some time ago. I was hoping to order a cake from them for my brothers birthday, as that was the cake we always used to get for our birthdays, and we still talk about how good it was to this day. I know they are closed, but if anyone knows anything about the owners, or can get in contact with them it would be greatly appreciated!

Start a new job Monday and want to go some places during the day this week when I won’t have the chance to soon. Any places that are either much easier to get into during the day or have great happy hour deals that you recommend? I’ve done the odd hour Au Cheval as well as Trivoli Tavern HH many times so looking to expand that a bit. Was thinking of Chicago Sports Museum just because of their hours/haven’t done it before but any suggestions welcome!