Chicago Food & Drink Guides
Curated guides to Chicago's food and drink scene — written by people who actually live here. Each one pulls live deals, so the picks stay current.
Food & Drink
Deep Dish Pizza
A visitor's guide to the iconic spots — which are closest to downtown, what to order, and live deals.
Read the guide →Best Brunch
Bottomless mimosas and the city's best brunch deals, by neighborhood.
Read the guide →Happy Hours
The definitive guide to Chicago happy hour — drinks and apps after work.
Read the guide →Cheap Drinks
$1 beers, $10 cocktails, and where to find them across the city.
Read the guide →Late-Night Eats
Where to eat when the kitchen's still open past midnight.
Read the guide →Dog-Friendly Patios
Eat and drink outside with your dog at patios across Chicago.
Read the guide →Patio Season
Thousands of outdoor deals at rooftops, patios, and beer gardens.
Read the guide →Chicago Food Deals
The everyday food-deal roundup across the whole city.
Read the guide →Game Day & Events
World Cup 2026
Where to watch every match — soccer bars, beer gardens, and watch parties by neighborhood.
Read the guide →Cubs Game Day
Wrigleyville bars, pre-game brunch, and game-day drink specials.
Read the guide →College Bars
Find your team's alumni bar for game day in Chicago.
Read the guide →Lollapalooza
Grant Park restaurants, late night, and recovery brunch for festival weekend.
Read the guide →Visiting Chicago
Seasonal & Holidays
Pride
Drag brunches, Halsted-corridor bars, and Pride Parade weekend deals.
Read the guide →4th of July
Rooftops, fireworks views, and BBQ specials for the long weekend.
Read the guide →Memorial Day Weekend
BBQ, patios, and what to book before the rooms fill up.
Read the guide →Father's Day
Steakhouses, smoke joints, and patios for Dad.
Read the guide →Graduation Dinner
Where to book for pre- and post-commencement dining.
Read the guide →Cinco de Mayo
Margaritas, tequila specials, and taco deals citywide.
Read the guide →St. Patrick's Day
The complete guide to Chicago's St. Paddy's food and drink deals.
Read the guide →Looking for something specific? Search every deal, browse by neighborhood, or read the blog.