Chicago is one of America's most renowned food cities, and the best way to get to know the many unique Chicagoland neighborhoods is to eat at their restaurants. As always, our real estate agents are here to offer a few helpful suggestions.
Of course, sometimes it can be hard to settle on a single dish — that's why we always appreciate it when restaurants offer flights! These are some of our favorite places to sample food flights in the Windy City and surrounding suburbs.
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea - 702 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
First things first, start your day in Chicagoland with some coffee. Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea is a local institution that has grown to four locations in the Chicagoland area, but we're especially fond of the Lake Street establishment in the Oak Park neighborhood. They make it a point to highlight the finest brews from around the world, and serve some killer espresso drinks as well. The folks at Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea also have a selection of coffee, tea and kombucha on tap at all times, and you can enjoy a coffee flight that includes three 4 oz. pours of your choice.
Syrup - 1961 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506
Three words: mini waffle flight. That's about all it takes for most people to become hooked on Syrup, a modern farmhouse-chic brunch spot just outside Chicago in the community of Aurora. Syrup is known for its next-level waffles, and you better believe you can enjoy miniature versions of their four most popular varieties in one handy mini waffle flight. For what it's worth, they also make some killer omelets and French toast.
Pizza Friendly Pizza - 1039 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
A great place to get genuine Chicago-style pizza on the city's west side, Pizza Friendly Pizza is as welcoming as its name suggests. This rock n' roll-themed pizza joint in the sprawling West Town neighborhood offers thick deep-dish pizza by the slice every day of the week starting at 5 p.m.(noon on weekends), and their happy hour specials are no joke. If you can't decide what toppings you want — you guessed it — you can get a slice flight. Flights include one of each style of the slice they have available on any given day. Flavors include pepperoni and basil, sausage, potato pesto and burrata.
Michael Jordan's Steak House - 505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
If you want steak, you've come to the right place. You'll find some of the best steaks in Chicago at Michael Jordan's Steak House, home of the legendary steak flight. Included in the steak flight is a Wagyu NY strip, 10 oz. filet mignon, 14 oz. prime New York strip, lobster tail and roasted garlic shrimp. One thing is for sure, you won't leave hungry. Michael Jordan's Steak House is located in the Streeterville neighborhood within walking distance of the Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile.
Barrio - 65 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Serving excellent Mexican food that blends the modern and the traditional, Barrio is a great spot for tacos, enchiladas and happy hour margaritas in the lively River North neighborhood. Barrio has also garnered some much-deserved attention for their unique house-made salsas. Right now, you can enjoy a flight of all three for $14, served with a generous portion of house-made tortilla chips.
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