For many of us, some of our best memories are from late night dining with friends. Sometimes sober, sometimes not so sober, but always a blast. There’s nothing like eating something super satisfying at 2AM – cheers to the heroes that work the late shift and make it happen. Here are some of our favorites.
1. Chicago’s Pizza
Address: 3114 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 477-2777
Hours:
Mon – Thu: 10:00 am – 2:00 am
Fri – Sat: 10:00 am – 3:00 am
Sun: 10:00 am – 2:00 am
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2. Furious Spoon Logan Square
Cheers to creative genius Exhale
Address: 2410 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 770-3559
Hours:
Mon – Thu: 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Fri: 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Sat: 11:00 am – 3:00 am
Sun: 11:00 am – 1:00 am
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- Thrillist says it’s the #1 bowl of Ramen in Chicago
- Handmade noodles created by Michelin-star Chef Shin Thompson
3. SmallFry
Big ups to the witty Jennifer Beightol
and the lovely Leah Pickett
Address: 2489 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 661-1365
Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue – Thu: 4:30 pm – 12:00 am
Fri: 4:30 pm – 3:00 am
Sat: 11:30 am – 3:00 am
Sun: 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
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- Solid milkshakes, fries and burgers with great dipping sauces
- Doritios flavored fries definitely steal the show
4. Au Cheval
Cheers to the always fun Aaron Butts
Address: 800 W Randolph S, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 929-4580
Hours:
Mon – Sat: 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Sun: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
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- Famous for the Burger…perhaps the best in Chicago
5. Golden Nugget Pancake House
Credit to the super smart and talented Michael Bennett
Address: 1765 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 769-6700
Hours:
Open 24 hours (7 days in a week)
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They pride themselves on being exceptionally high-quality:
- Their coffee is fresh-brewed 100% Columbian, not a blend
- They pour 100% pure orange juice, no preservatives, never frozen or from concentrate
- Their fruit compotes are homemade, never from a can
6. High Five Ramen
Cheers to the brilliant Scott Silverstein
Address: 112 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 754-0431
Hours:
Mon: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tue – Wed: 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Thu – Sat: 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sun: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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- Hot, spicy ramen – we can’t get enough of it
- The perfect spot for a cold, windy Chicago night
7. The Halal Guys
Cheers to the dapper Faycel Raddadi
Address: 49 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 877-5575
Hours:
Mon – Thu: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 4:00 am
Sun: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
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- NY’s Legendary Halal Guys – if you don’t know – go. No bullets needed.
8. Golden Apple Grill & Breakfast House
Address: 2971 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 528-1413
Hours:
Open 24 hours (7 days in a week)
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- 150 items to choose from 24/7/365
- Amazing service, great food – this place really is a gem
9. Big Star
Cheers to the awesome @chicagofoodies0922
Address: 1531 N Damen, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 235-4039
Hours:
Mon – Fri: 11:30 am – 2:00 am
Sat: 11:00 am – 3:00 am
Sun: 11:30 am – 2:00 am
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Big Star is a bourbon and beer-focused, taco-slinging, late-night honky-tonk in the heart of Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Julie Warpinski’s menu, inspired by authentic Mexican street food, is complemented by an extensive house-selected single barrel bourbon program. Housed in a defunct 1940’s gas station, the taqueria’s soundtrack of classic country and rock & roll is selected and spun by the bar staff.
10. White Palace Grill
Address: 1159 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 939-7167
Hours:
Open 24 hours (7 days in a week)
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- A Chicago institution – The diner has been open since 1939
- Excellent vegetarian skillet
11. Buck’s Chicken & Biscuits
Address: 1700 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 384-9700
Hours:
Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sat: 10:00 am – 3:00 am
Sun: 10:00 am – 2:00 am
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Buck’s is a Southern-inspired bar and restaurant that champions easy-drinking cocktails, biscuit sandwiches, and buckets of fried chicken in a fun and funky atmosphere. Buck’s brings Chicago a taste of “Down South, Up North” and keeps the party going each and every night.
12. Paula’s Thai Kitchen
Address: 2441 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (224) 518-1579
Hours:
Mon – Sun: 11:00 am – 2:00 am
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- Excellent papaya salad and pad thai
- Some of the best thai food in the city and open till 2AM
13. Arturo’s Tacos
Address: 2001 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 772-4944
Hours:
Open 24 hours (7 days in a week)
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- Tacos 24/7 – that’s a win in our book
14. Ghareeb Nawaz
Shoutout to the brilliant Nicole Erhardt
Address: 2032 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 761-5300
Hours:
Open 24 hours (7 days in a week)
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- Excellent Vegi Thali for just $3.99! Insanely good value.
- Cash only, open 24/7, large portions at unbeatable prices
15. Mr Greek Gyros
Big ups to the always cool Nick Lemen
Address: 234 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 906-8731
Hours:
Mon – Sum: 7:00 am – 4:00 am
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- Popular spot for late night greek burgers / gyros
