Valerie Hall+FollowJack in the Box Returns to Chicago!Jack in the Box is finally back in Illinois after 40 years, and the hype is real! The first spot just opened in Plainfield, and seven more are coming soon. Get ready for their famous tacos (they sell over 500 million a year!), butter burgers, and those late-night fries. The new locations will be popping up all over the Chicago area, so if you missed out before, now’s your chance to see what the West Coast was bragging about! #Food #JackInTheBox #ChicagoEats00Share
Valerie Hall+FollowJack in the Box Is Back After 40 Years!Jack in the Box just made a comeback in the Chicago area after bouncing for 40 years! Their first new spot opened in Plainfield, and more are on the way—including one in the city this fall. You can finally get those tiny tacos, curly fries, and late-night munchies again. Anyone else planning a food road trip? #Food #JackInTheBox #ChicagoEats20Share
mary01+FollowGastropub Vibes & Waffle Lunches?!New eats alert! Jackman & Co. just landed in Glenview with British pub vibes, riverside seats, and their own Kolsch-style beer—yes, please. Menu highlights: crumpet bun sliders, roast beef sammies, and salt & vinegar fries. Meanwhile, chef Rob Levitt is shaking up The Publican with veggie-forward dishes (think beets with raspberries and crispy quinoa). Plus, Small Cheval’s new spot is serving up burgers AND soft serve—lines out the door! And soon, Evanston folks might be munching salads in waffles. Who’s hungry? #Food #FoodieFinds #ChicagoEats00Share
Mary Williams+FollowChicago’s Wildest Ice Cream Spots Revealed!Did you know Chicago’s got some seriously next-level ice cream for National Ice Cream Day? The Harry Potter Shop is giving away FREE Butterbeer ice cream to the first 100 people (with magical toppings like chocolate frogs and Butterbeer popcorn!). Jeni’s is serving up flavors like Wildberry Lavender, while Margie’s Candies brings retro vibes. Don’t miss animal-shaped gelato at Eli’s Ark or Insta-worthy bombolini shakes at Bombo Bar. Basically, your summer just got a whole lot sweeter! #Food #ChicagoEats #IceCreamDay00Share
Ryan Horne+FollowAtelier’s Last Hurrah Before the Big MoveAtelier, Lincoln Square’s Michelin-starred gem, is closing its doors this Saturday—but don’t panic, they’re just moving to a bigger spot nearby! After a wild fundraising run, they’re promising more space and even more buzz. If you want a piece of their history, swing by their garage sale on July 26 for plates, tables, and quirky keepsakes. Can’t wait to see where they land next! #Food #ChicagoEats #MichelinStar00Share
dianefrank+FollowDowntown’s Luxe New Patio Is Here!Imagine sipping Champagne and snacking on caviar with a killer view of Holy Name Cathedral—yep, that’s the new Alston terrace in the Gold Coast. This spot is seriously next-level: heated patio, exclusive seafood menu (hello, oysters and lobster tourte), and cocktails that sound almost too pretty to drink. Michelin-starred chef Jenner Tomaska is behind the menu, so you know it’s not just about the vibes. Patio season just got a major upgrade! #Food #ChicagoEats #PatioSeason00Share
Valerie Hall+FollowChicago Dog Pizza Is Actually a ThingPortillo’s and Lou Malnati’s just dropped the wildest collab for National Hot Dog Day: a Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza. Yep, all the classic hot dog toppings—mustard, relish, onions, pickles, and even Portillo’s hot dogs—piled on Lou’s legendary deep dish crust (with poppy seeds!). It’s only around for a limited time at select Lou Malnati’s, and honestly, people are shocked at how good it tastes. Would you try a hot dog pizza? #Food #ChicagoEats #FoodMashup00Share
Jason Wells+FollowJack in the Box Is Back in Chicagoland!Jack in the Box just made a comeback in the Chicago suburbs after decades—Plainfield scored the first of at least 8 new spots! Burgers, tacos, late-night munchies, you name it. More locations are popping up in Carol Stream, Naperville, Tinley Park, and more through 2025. Plus, Zaxby’s is also rolling in with their famous fried chicken. Fast food fans, it’s about to get wild around here! #Food #JackInTheBox #ChicagoEats00Share
Robert Daniels+FollowJack in the Box Is Back After 40 Years!Jack in the Box just made a comeback in Chicago after a 40-year break! The celeb-loved drive-thru spot is now open in Plainfield, serving up their famous burgers, tacos, and milkshakes 24/7. This is just the first of eight new locations planned for the area, so if you’ve been craving those late-night munchies, your wish just came true. Could this mean more Jack in the Box popping up around the Midwest soon? Fingers crossed! #Food #JackInTheBox #ChicagoEats00Share
Robert Daniels+FollowDuke’s Beef Makes a Comeback!Duke’s is back and just snagged the title for best Italian beef in Chicago, beating out 63 spots in a WGN Radio bracket showdown! After closing in 2019, Duke’s reopened in Mokena and Sauk Trail, and now it’s winning big. Owner Luke Lally says it’s all about their secret process—and a little heat in the beef. Looks like the comeback is real, and the beef is better than ever! #Food #ChicagoEats #ItalianBeef00Share