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Late-night eats

Late-night eats in Chicago

Open late, real food after bars.

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Example nights

Real Chicago venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Dinner at To Korean Cuisine in Lake View East, then Birdman Ramen.

  • 01To Korean CuisineLake View East · $$
  • 02Birdman RamenLake View East · $$
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Dinner at Georgio's on Division in Rush & Division, then The Rabbit Hole in Near North Side.

  • 01Georgio's on DivisionRush & Division · $
  • 02The Rabbit HoleNear North Side · $$
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Dinner at Big Wig Tacos in River North, then Billy Goat Tavern (The Original).

  • 01Big Wig TacosRiver North · $
  • 02Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)River North · $
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Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Alley Dogs

    North Center · $

  2. 02

    Steak 'n Egger Inc

    Lower West Side · $

    Counter seating, steak and eggs, pancakes with a cornmeal kick — open 24 hours for 3am cravings and actual portions.

  3. 03

    Dublin's Bar & Grill

    Rush & Division · $$

    Irish beef stew and buffalo caesar wraps in a no-frills spot. Open early, open late, open always — patio vibes and staff that gets it.

  4. 04

    Griddle 24

    Near North · $$

    24-hour diner where staff know regulars by name. Big breakfasts, spiked shakes, cozy booths — reliable at any hour.

  5. 05

    Big Wig Tacos

    River North · $

    No-frills option for classic Mexican tacos, burritos & other street food served till very late.

  6. 06

    Georgio's on Division

    Rush & Division · $

    Counter-serve joint for pizza & all kinds of toppings plus grinders, gyros & late hours on weekends.

  7. 07

    Kitchen Karaoke

    River North · $$

    Korean-meltdown sandwiches, spam musubi, karaoke in the back — the kind of late-night River North stop that gets louder and better as the night goes on.

  8. 08

    Country Cup Restaurant

    Countryside · $

    24-hour diner buried in a bowling alley. Pancakes, omelets, subs — generous portions, prices three bucks below everyone else.

  9. 09

    Diner Grill

    Lake View · $

    Post-fire reincarnation of a veteran American eatery known for serving hearty comfort foods 24/7.

  10. 10

    White Palace Grill

    South Loop · $

    Open late, huge menu, old-school booths — meatloaf and eggs at any hour, portions that don't quit.

  11. 11

    Golden Nugget Pancake House

    Avondale · $

    Pancakes and skillets, big portions, open till midnight — the diner move when you need it most.

  12. 12

    Golden Apple Grille & Breakfast House

    Lake View · $

    Decades-old 24-hour kid-friendly diner serving an all-day menu of breakfast & lunch dishes.