These are all Chicago originals, made right here, owned by locals serving locals.
Cyrano's Bistrot (Onion Tart)
546 N Wells St.
312-467-0546
www.cyranosbistrot.com
Johnnie's (Italian Beef)
7500 W North Ave., Elmwood Park
708-452-6000
Lou Malnati's (Deep Dish Pizza)
locations all over Chicagoland:
www.loumalnatis.com
including 439 N. Wells St.
312-828-9800
Superdawg (Chicago dogs)
6363 N Milwaukee Ave.
773-763-0660
www.superdawg.com
Eli's Cheesecake
6701 W. Forest Preserve Ave.
773-205-3800
http://www.elicheesecake.com/