Chicago food starts with the classics: deep dish, tavern-style thin crust, the Chicago-style hot dog and Italian beef. Ranked best-of lists by dish, cuisine and neighborhood are being added now.
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- Iconic Chicago foods — and where they came from
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Last updated: October 31, 2026