Highest-rated restaurants in Chicago by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Chicago by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Chicago, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#18. Logan Vegan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2535 North Kedzie Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Vegan, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Five Squared Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1332 North Halsted St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mezcala Agave Bar & Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2901 West Diversey Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Beer Bar, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Xangarrito
- Rating: 5.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 4811 North Rockwell St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bolivar & Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (215 reviews)
- Address: 3349 North Sheffield Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sayuri Sushi Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1553 West Devon Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Stay & Play Game Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 3932 West Irving Park Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Puerto Rican, Tabletop Games
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Dell Rooster - Chicago
- Rating: 5.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1825 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Eggs With Benefits
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 6441 North Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Poke Poké
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 West Madison St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Fresh Stop Produce and Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 930 West Belmont Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Grocery, Cupcakes, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Little Lulu's Italian Ice
- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5035 West Montrose Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Two Wheel Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 3650 North Recreation Drive Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Tacos, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Café Calidá
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3455 West North Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Caesar Pierogi & Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 5749 West Irving Park Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Polish, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Rudy's Ramen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1146 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tasa Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 4136 West North Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Omarcitos Latin Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3801 West Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Latin American, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
