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The Most Photogenic Foods in Chicago According to Instagram

Rachel Behlmann
Published February 22, 2018

Ready to make all your friends jealous?

If you find yourself in Chicago, we found the perfect Instagram picture opportunities for you. Next time you’re feeling hungry and ready for some flashy food check out our list below and you won’t be disappointed.

 

Portillo’s

River North — 100 West Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60610

That’s right, dip that crunchy fry into that warm cheese sauce.

A post shared by Portillo’s Hot Dogs 🌭 (@portilloshotdogs) on Nov 3, 2017 at 11:51am PDT

Welcome to my show and tell.

A post shared by Michelle Koehn (@clevelandfoodiegirl) on Jan 12, 2018 at 12:26pm PST

 

Aha Crepe

Park West — 2435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

You’re literally laughing in your followers’ faces with this one and I love it.

A post shared by a l i c i a maivkaus (@aliciamaikaoinc) on Oct 15, 2017 at 8:27am PDT

Let the aesthetics come to you. I did the searching for you. You’re welcome.

A post shared by Daniela Carrera (@danielacarr_) on Sep 21, 2017 at 11:52am PDT

 

Mahalo

Wicker Park — 1501 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Like, do you even know what this is? I don’t, but your friends will think it’s fancy AF.

A post shared by Cassie Carlson (@cass_carlson) on Jan 27, 2018 at 2:08pm PST

What are you doing with a pineapple, you fineapple? Get that neon pic!

A post shared by Chicago And Food (@chicagoandfood) on Jan 5, 2018 at 5:37am PST

 

Lou Malnati’s

South Loop — 805 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605

A moment, please. It’s time to appreciate the art of deep dish pizza.

A post shared by Linda – FOOD | TRAVEL | #OTMFF (@onthemoveforfood) on Jan 23, 2018 at 4:28pm PST

Just pack as much food as possible into one photo.

A post shared by Linda – FOOD | TRAVEL | #OTMFF (@onthemoveforfood) on Jan 23, 2018 at 5:49am PST

 

Public House

River North — 400 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

“Is that an entire slice of cake…on top of a damn milkshake?” Yup.

A post shared by HUNGRY TWINS (@hungrytwins) on Jun 18, 2017 at 8:41am PDT

The ooey gooey mac and cheese that never stops being amazing in every shot.

A post shared by Maddy Lynch (@maddyeatsalot) on Jan 22, 2018 at 3:01pm PST

 

The Purple Pig

Magnificent Mile — 500 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Get your expensive friends drooling with this one.

A post shared by John Stoffer (@johnstoffer) on Oct 12, 2017 at 2:41pm PDT

Just look at that…BONE?! Yeah…what is happening?

A post shared by Piper Kirchhofer (@piperandthefox) on Jan 28, 2018 at 7:08am PST

 

Bombobar

West Town — 832 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

That’s right, pack it in. Put everything in my ice cream. Yup, I’ll take that, too.

A post shared by Kathleen Anne (@parkkyonmin) on Jan 30, 2018 at 10:19am PST

Might as well throw a donut on my straw and cereal on another donut.

A post shared by Stephanie💄 (@_fannyych) on Jan 28, 2018 at 6:38pm PST

 

Noyane

Magnificent Mile — 101 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611

Yeah, you bougie. AND LOVING IT.

A post shared by Noyane (@noyanechicago) on Oct 28, 2017 at 7:51am PDT

It’s all about the useless crumb placement.

A post shared by The World Chef (@world.chefs) on Jan 23, 2018 at 2:41am PST

 

Cheesie’s Pub & Grill

Lake View — 958 West Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Y’all. Please order everything from this menu. It’s god damn cheese. CHEESE.

A post shared by Cheesies Pub & Grub (@cheesies_chicago) on Jan 19, 2018 at 4:26pm PST

If you take a photo of tots, I will come running…to finish them.

A post shared by Tyler Townsend (@tylerpt23) on Jan 17, 2018 at 5:24pm PST

 

Cone Gourmet Ice Cream

Near West Side — 1047 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

Ooo she pretty. Perfect for a bright theme and a sassy attitude (and a hungry appetite).

A post shared by Chicago Bucket List (@chicagobucketlist) on Apr 25, 2017 at 7:05am PDT

Sometimes you just have a little more to love.

A post shared by Lillie Michelle 🌸 (@boopsy429) on Dec 18, 2017 at 3:36pm PST

 

Giordano’s

Gold Coast — 730 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611

THE ICONIC CHEESE PULL.

A post shared by Teekay (@t1pzy) on Jan 27, 2018 at 8:54pm PST

TINY ICONIC CHEESE PULL.

A post shared by Allison Myers (@allisonrmyers) on Jan 24, 2018 at 10:48am PST

 

Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill

East Village — 1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

For those hipster Instagrammers who think they found the next cool spot, you’re welcome.

A post shared by highlowfooddrink (@highlowfooddrink) on Jan 30, 2018 at 7:14pm PST

LIKE WHAT EVEN IS THIS. I DON’T CARE. TAKE MY MONEY, CHICAGO.

A post shared by Wellbeing Cafes (@wellbeingcafes) on Feb 1, 2018 at 9:14am PST

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