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This is our favorite BBQ restaurant! The meat is smoked on site and they have a lovely whiskey cocktail on tap.
8 locals recommend
County Barbeque
1352 W Taylor StThis is our favorite BBQ restaurant! The meat is smoked on site and they have a lovely whiskey cocktail on tap.
Damenzo's Pizza
2324 W Taylor StBest pizza in the neighborhood!
Thai Bowl
1049 W Taylor StDefinitely a dive, but the best thai food in Little Italy.
A little Italy institution. Folks drive from the far western suburbs for this icy treat. The lemon flavor has pieces of lemon rind and is Erin's favorite.
31 locals recommend
Mario's Italian Lemonade
1068 W Taylor StA little Italy institution. Folks drive from the far western suburbs for this icy treat. The lemon flavor has pieces of lemon rind and is Erin's favorite.
This diner takes comfort food to the next level. All the traditional diner dishes with fun, fresh twists.
159 locals recommend
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StThis diner takes comfort food to the next level. All the traditional diner dishes with fun, fresh twists.
Sweet Maple Cafe serves up the most delicious southern style breakfast complete with giant biscuits and delicious grits.
39 locals recommend
Sweet Maple Cafe
1339 W Taylor StSweet Maple Cafe serves up the most delicious southern style breakfast complete with giant biscuits and delicious grits.
When brunching decadently this is our go to restaurant. The pancakes are simply amazing. They offer flavors like red velvet and carrot cake. Never mind the savory dishes are delicious as well.
199 locals recommend
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveWhen brunching decadently this is our go to restaurant. The pancakes are simply amazing. They offer flavors like red velvet and carrot cake. Never mind the savory dishes are delicious as well.
If you've never had Korean food this Korean lunchbox is a great starter. The Bibimm Bop and Bulgogi hotdog are our favorites.
Dosirak Restaurant
1514 W Taylor StIf you've never had Korean food this Korean lunchbox is a great starter. The Bibimm Bop and Bulgogi hotdog are our favorites.
Everything Else
A lovely old traditional Italian bakery that also serves pasta and sandwiches for lunch.
15 locals recommend
Ferrara Bakery
2210 W Taylor StA lovely old traditional Italian bakery that also serves pasta and sandwiches for lunch.
Yes, that is the real name. :) It's a bit of a dive, but has a surprisingly good beer selection.
Top/Less Liquors
916 S Western AveYes, that is the real name. :) It's a bit of a dive, but has a surprisingly good beer selection.
This is the closest train station for the CTA. It is called the Western-Forest Park station. When coming back from the city always take the train that is going towards Forest Park.
51 locals recommend
Western Blue Line Station
This is the closest train station for the CTA. It is called the Western-Forest Park station. When coming back from the city always take the train that is going towards Forest Park.
Our favorite grocery in the area. Great produce and a good selection of pre-prepared meals.
200 locals recommend
Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StOur favorite grocery in the area. Great produce and a good selection of pre-prepared meals.