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Chicago Food Deals Guide 2026

By 312Deals Team · Last updated May 2026

We analyzed 45,334+ food and drink deals across 12,700+ Chicago restaurants and bars to find the cheapest meals, best deal days, and top neighborhoods for specials. The cheapest food deal: $1.00 Oysters at Tortoise Supper Club.

45,334+
Active Deals
12,700+
Venues
$1
Cheapest Food Deal
Wed
Best Deal Day

Types of Food Deals in Chicago

Chicago restaurants offer many types of deals. Here's what's available and how many we track in each category:

Happy Hour32 deals
Daily Specials15 deals
Limited Time Offers2 deals
Late Night1 deals

Best Neighborhoods for Food Deals

River North has the most food deals in our sample with 9 active specials. Here are the top 10 neighborhoods ranked by deal count:

Cheapest Food Deals in Chicago

Looking for the absolute cheapest meals? We track pricing data on 87+ food specials across Chicago. Here are the 10 cheapest food items we found:

ItemPriceVenueNeighborhood
Oysters$1.00Tortoise Supper ClubRiver North
Cocktail Shrimp$1.00Tortoise Supper ClubRiver North
Wood-Fired Oysters (each)$2.00MargeauxGold Coast
East Coast Oysters$2.50The GageThe Loop
House-Cut Frites$3.00TroquetRiver North
Jumbo Prawns$3.00The GageThe Loop
Burgers$5.00Cortland's GarageBucktown
Fried Pickles$5.00Corcoran's Grill & PubOld Town
Chicken Liver Mousse$5.00TroquetRiver North
crunchy caesar salad$5.00Happy CamperOld Town

Cheapest Drink Deals in Chicago

We track 73+ drink specials across Chicago. The cheapest: $1.50 Domestic Bottles at Halligan Bar.

DrinkPriceVenueNeighborhood
Domestic Bottles$1.50Halligan BarLincoln Park
Lite Draft$2.00InnjoyWest Town
Hamms$2.00Cortland's GarageBucktown
Imported Bottles$2.00Halligan BarLincoln Park
Absolut Drinks$2.50Halligan BarLincoln Park
O Bombs$2.50Halligan BarLincoln Park
Sweetwater Draft$3.00InnjoyWest Town
Ketel 1 Drinks$3.00Halligan BarLincoln Park
Domestic Tallboys$3.00The Warehouse Bar & PizzeriaLincoln Park
Unlimited Sip Club - select drinks$3.00Panera Bread

Best Days for Food Deals in Chicago

Every day has deals, but some days have more than others. Here's how deals are distributed across the week:

Monday
38
Tuesday
36
Wednesday
39
Thursday
38
Friday
30
Saturday
12
Sunday
15

Find Your Next Deal

Search 45,334+ food and drink deals across Chicago and 60+ suburbs. Filter by day, cuisine, price range, or deal type.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best food deals in Chicago?
Chicago has 45,334+ active food and drink deals across 12,700+ venues. The best deals include happy hours with $3-5 drinks, Taco Tuesday specials, wing nights, and brunch deals with bottomless mimosas. 312Deals tracks every deal with specific prices and menu items.
Which Chicago neighborhood has the most food deals?
River North leads with 9 deals in our sample, followed by The Loop (6), Lincoln Park (5), Edgewater (5). Use 312Deals to browse all deals by neighborhood.
What is the cheapest meal deal in Chicago?
The cheapest food deal we found is $1.00 Oysters at Tortoise Supper Club in River North. We track 87+ food deals with specific prices.
What day has the most food deals in Chicago?
Wednesday has the most deals in our database with 39 active specials. Tuesday is big for taco deals, Wednesday for wing nights, and weekends for brunch specials. Every day has hundreds of active deals across Chicago.
Are there brunch deals in Chicago?
Yes — Chicago has hundreds of brunch deals every weekend including bottomless mimosas, bloody mary bars, and prix fixe menus. Top neighborhoods for brunch deals include Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and the West Loop. Search 312Deals for brunch deals by neighborhood.
Where can I find cheap drinks in Chicago?
The cheapest drink deal we found is $1.50 Domestic Bottles at Halligan Bar. We track 73+ drink deals across Chicago with specific pricing.

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About This Guide

This guide is based on data from 312Deals, which tracks 45,334+ food and drink deals across Chicago. Deals are scraped from restaurant websites, social media, and newsletters, then verified weekly. Prices, hours, and availability may change without notice — always confirm with the venue directly. Last updated: June 2026.