Locals know that the only place to get a good bite to eat in the city is at a local eatery. Often hidden or just too small to notice, these are the eight best tiny restaurants you can find in Chicago.
Seating may be sparse, but these restaurants deliver on flavor. Keep scrolling for your next meal.
- Tiny Tavern (600 E Grand Avenue)
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Facebook/Tiny Tavern Featuring world-class cocktails and an inclusive, fresh menu, this itty bitty eatery serves delicious lunch and dinner eats like soups, sandwiches, pizzettas, and a wealth of appetizers.
- Small Burger (1820 W 18th Street)
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Facebook/Small Burger Inc This little burger joint serves some of the biggest patties in the city. You can get half-pound burgers or a special one-pound patty that may very well give you a heart attack just looking at it. This small, casual spot is perfect for a quick bite.
- Tiny Lounge (4352 N Leavitt Street)
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Facebook/Tiny Lounge This late-night cocktail lounge is also known for its good eats. Though there is little space to sit, patrons don’t mind standing while they mingle with their drinks and small bites. Menu items include tiny burgers and tiny fries, cheese curds, fish tacos, salads, and more.
- Big Jones (5347 N Clark Street)
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Facebook/Big Jones Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this comfort food spot is a must-visit before you die. As it is one of the best tiny restaurants in Chicago, you’ll want to stop by sooner than later to get a seat. Good eats include fried chicken, burgers, biscuits & gravy, chicken n’ dumplings, and many other southern favorites.
- Giant (3209 W Armitage Avenue)
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Facebook/Giant You wouldn’t know it from its name, but this place is very tiny. What isn’t small are the hearty portions of pasta, seafood, steak, and veggie dishes you’ll have to chose from.
- Small Cheval (1732 N Milwaukee Avenue)
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Facebook/Small Cheval This simple eatery specializes in burgers and fries, and you won’t have trouble ordering, as those are the only options. Shakes, shots, and other spirits help wash it all down.
- Little Vietnam Restaurant (1132 W Bryn Mawr Avenue)
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Kimmy B. / Yelp Try something a little different at this ethnic eatery. It offers take-out and delivery, and is located near public transportation. You’ll find delicious vegetable, beef, and seafood dishes here that can’t be found anywhere else.
- Boeufhaus (1012 N Western Avenue)
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Facebook/Boeufhaus Mastering old-world culinary techniques, this restaurant serves up some of the most authentic eats in the city. It’s a farm-to-table diner that specializes in both meat and vegetarian dishes. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts abound.
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Facebook/Tiny Tavern
Featuring world-class cocktails and an inclusive, fresh menu, this itty bitty eatery serves delicious lunch and dinner eats like soups, sandwiches, pizzettas, and a wealth of appetizers.
Facebook/Small Burger Inc
This little burger joint serves some of the biggest patties in the city. You can get half-pound burgers or a special one-pound patty that may very well give you a heart attack just looking at it. This small, casual spot is perfect for a quick bite.
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This late-night cocktail lounge is also known for its good eats. Though there is little space to sit, patrons don’t mind standing while they mingle with their drinks and small bites. Menu items include tiny burgers and tiny fries, cheese curds, fish tacos, salads, and more.
Facebook/Big Jones
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this comfort food spot is a must-visit before you die. As it is one of the best tiny restaurants in Chicago, you’ll want to stop by sooner than later to get a seat. Good eats include fried chicken, burgers, biscuits & gravy, chicken n’ dumplings, and many other southern favorites.
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You wouldn’t know it from its name, but this place is very tiny. What isn’t small are the hearty portions of pasta, seafood, steak, and veggie dishes you’ll have to chose from.
Facebook/Small Cheval
This simple eatery specializes in burgers and fries, and you won’t have trouble ordering, as those are the only options. Shakes, shots, and other spirits help wash it all down.
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Kimmy B. / Yelp
Try something a little different at this ethnic eatery. It offers take-out and delivery, and is located near public transportation. You’ll find delicious vegetable, beef, and seafood dishes here that can’t be found anywhere else.
Facebook/Boeufhaus
Mastering old-world culinary techniques, this restaurant serves up some of the most authentic eats in the city. It’s a farm-to-table diner that specializes in both meat and vegetarian dishes. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts abound.
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