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Guy Fieri Says 2 Of The 5 Best U.S. Restaurants Are In Illinois

Guy Fieri has strong opinions about where to eat, and two Illinois spots made his national top five. Here's what he loves about them.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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23 Foods You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Unless You’re From the Midwest

These regional specialty dishes will probably throw you for a loop unless you're from the Midwest.

Springfield, IL · 4d

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The Seafood At This Hidden Gem Restaurant In Illinois Is Absolutely Out-Of-This-World

There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after,” and eating at the Fish House in Peoria, Illinois is one of them. This hidden gem has been quietly serving some of the most extraordinary seafood in the entire Midwest, and it’s about time the rest of the world found out about it.

Peoria, IL · 5d
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This Unassuming Illinois Pizzeria Serves Sausage Pizza So Good It Should Almost Be Illegal

Anthony Bourdain called one pan pizza the only deep dish he ever loved. That pie still comes out of a small, homey pizzeria on a quiet suburban street in Illinois. The crust edge gets so dark and caramelized that it looks almost burnt. It isn’t. That crunchy, cheesy rim is the whole point, and the sausage on top is a house blend.

Illinois · 13d
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8 Peoria, Illinois Breakfast Restaurants Worth Waking Up Early For In 2027

One breakfast spot on this list keeps its kitchen open until 4 in the morning. Another bakes bread over a live fire hearth. A third serves a puffy pancake called the Dutch Baby, which sounds either adorable or confusing, depending on your coffee level. I love that a single Illinois...

Peoria, IL · 1d

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The Humble Illinois Restaurant Dishing Out Wildly Delicious Burgers

There are certain restaurants in this world that don’t need a publicist, a social media manager, or a neon sign visible from space, because the food does all the talking. The Fillin’ Station in Washington, Illinois is exactly that kind of restaurant, and the burgers it serves are the kind that make you question every other burger you’ve ever eaten.

Washington, IL · 8d

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We Ranked The Best Barbecue In Illinois And These 7 Smokehouses Made The Cut

Two of the best barbecue joints in Illinois sit inside old train depots. I love that. Brisket and railroad history might be the most Midwestern pairing ever invented. The surprises keep stacking up from there. One Chicago spot has been a South Side standard for over 70 years. A small...

Illinois · 4d

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Hole In The Wall Illinois Soul Food Restaurants That Locals Say Serve Comfort Like No Other

Pig snoots, the crispy-fried snout of the hog, sit on a soul food menu in Illinois, and I love that nobody felt the need to rename them something fancy. That honesty runs through this whole list. One spot shares space with a corner store. Another has no restroom and no...

Illinois · 2d

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Southern Illinois Hides 6 Restaurants Worth Driving Hours For Fried Chicken

Some of the best meals in Illinois come from places you would drive right past without a second look. A gravel lot, a plain sign, maybe a farmhouse porch, and then a plate of crackling, golden chicken that ruins every drive-thru for you. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet...

Illinois · 3d

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We Ranked The 12 Best Pizza Places In Illinois And These Are The Ones That Made The Cut

One Illinois pizzeria on this list traces its story to 1921. That’s seven years before sliced bread showed up in stores. Another one has been serving thin, crispy pies since 1926. A third bakes its pizzas in ovens that have been seasoned since the 1930s. I love that kind of staying power.

Illinois · 15h

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Illinois

Thanksgiving in Illinois comes with strong opinions, and everyone has a hill they’re willing to die on when it comes to the table. Maybe it’s the one side dish your aunt brings every single year, or the pie that vanishes before the coffee even brews. But when you look at the whole state, the consensus […]

Illinois · 2d

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New owners will close Hanna City’s Coffee Can

The Coffee Can coffee shop in Hanna City is scheduled to close permanently after its second shutdown, with its final day of operation set for Friday, November 13.

Hanna City, IL · 2d

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8 Unassuming Illinois Diners Where Pie Cases Still Look Like 1965

One Illinois cafe sells lemon meringue pie with meringue piled so high that the menu calls it a foot-high pie. That’s not a typo. It’s a dessert that needs its own zip code. I love that small-town diners in Illinois still treat pie like the main event. Some...

Illinois · 2d

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Peoria’s Lou’s Drive-In seeks new owner after decades

Peoria landmark Lou's Drive-In has been placed on the market for $450,000, with the restaurant scheduled to reopen for the spring 2027 season.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Most People Drive Right Past These 7 Illinois Hot Dog Stands That Never Changed A Thing

One stand on this list piles the fries right on top of the hot dog and still won’t hand you ketchup. Another claims credit for putting a batter-dipped hot dog on a stick along old Route 66. I love that kind of stubbornness. Illinois has plenty of flashy food...

Illinois · 2d

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What’s on Your Table? | Ep. 49: Jack’s Pizza Tavern

Jack's Pizza Tavern, formerly located in downtown Peoria, has opened a new location in a converted healthcare building in Bartonville offering a variety of food and entertainment for families and sports fans.

Bartonville, IL · 12d

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Eight Illinois Cafeterias And Buffets Where Retirees Still Gather For Sunday Dinner

Sunday dinner used to mean a long table, a full plate, and nobody rushing you out the door. Across Illinois, that habit is still going strong at cafeterias and buffets where regulars show up after church, claim their usual booth, and go back for seconds without a second thought. Some...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Twirl Into Decades Of Family Memories At This Unassuming Illinois Italian Restaurant In Pekin

A sandwich that shares its name with a Venetian boat has been pulling central Illinois families back to the same tables for decades. It’s called the gondola, and some folks still tie it to childhood memories from the early 1990s. The bread gets talked about just as much. It’s...

Pekin, IL · 8d

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Ten Illinois Ice Cream Parlors Keep Their Doors Open All Winter Just For Sundaes

One Chicago parlor stays open until midnight on weekends, even in January, and its signature sundae comes with raspberry and fudge. I love that kind of stubbornness. Snow on the sidewalk, hot fudge on the spoon. Illinois has a whole crew of these year-round sweet shops. A few date back...

Illinois · 1d

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Belvidere To Champaign, Illinois Barbecue Rivals Texas And Memphis

Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.

Illinois · 10d