My Favorite Restaurants (Hidden Gems)
Of course when people come to Chicago they want to explore and dine out downtown. However, Chicago is also known for its amazing "mom and pop" shops on the South Side. Here are a few of my personal favs
Jerk Taco Man
7723 W Jackson Blvd#1 South Side Find - people come from far and wide for these tacos!
They have a restaurant 3 blocks from my house. They don't deliver but it's worth the walk!
2200 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 375-1080
JR'S Jamaican Jerk#2 (Calumet Park)
12807 Ashland AvenueThey have a restaurant 3 blocks from my house. They don't deliver but it's worth the walk!
2200 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 375-1080
Kind of a hole in the wall, but 2nd only to my grandma in terms of their soul food.
23 locals recommend
Pearl's Place Restaurant
3901 South Michigan AvenueKind of a hole in the wall, but 2nd only to my grandma in terms of their soul food.
Lem's Bar-B-Q
311 E 75th StTake my money!
Majani Restaurant
7167 S Exchange AveVegan soul food
Noodles Etc
1333 E 57th StI've probably had everything on their menu. It's all good!
B'Gabs - Vegan Scratch Kitchen
1450 E 57th StRaw and Cooked Vegan food on the South Side!
Gianna's goes toe-to-toe with some of the top pizza spots in Chicago. Their Italian food is good too!
Gianna's Pizza
1519 E 87th StGianna's goes toe-to-toe with some of the top pizza spots in Chicago. Their Italian food is good too!