A Secret Guide to Chicago's Hidden Hotspots

 We cannot wait to welcome thousands of our colleagues to our hometown of Chicago, Illinois for Staffing World 2017 this October! While you're in town we want to make sure you feel right at home!

Our beautiful, bustling city is the source of some of the nation's tastiest foods and most iconic attractions. Here in Chicago our culture runs just as deep as our pizza.

We put together a list of some of the best hidden hotspots you won't want to miss during your time in the Windy City. We're breaking it down for you by restaurants, bars, things to do, and some of our favorite neighborhoods!

EATS:

Gene & Jude's:

You can't come to Chicago and NOT get a thelooptasteofchicago-style hot dog-and Gene & Jude's is arguably the best place to get one. It's located just outside of the city near O'Hare Airport. People from all over make the trip just to get their hands on a Gene & Jude's dog and hand-cut fries. Just be warned, whatever you do- DON'T ask for ketchup on your hot dog!!!

2720 N. River Road, River Grove, IL

MORE HOT DOG SPOTS:

Superdawg Drive-in: 6363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

The Wiener's Circle: 2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Byron's Hot Dogs: 1701 W Lawrence Avenue Chicago, IL 60640 | 1017 W Irving Park Chicago, IL 60613

Al's Beef:

They've been serving up great Italian Beef since the 1930's. It's the best place to get your hands on juicy seasoned thin slices of beef, spicy and sweet peppers all on an Italian-style roll. They have many locations across the city including one less than two miles away from the convention center!

MORE ITALIAN BEEF OPTIONS:

Johnnie's Beef: 7500 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Mr. Beef on Orleans: 666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654

Portillo's: Many Locations across Chicagoland

Lou Malnati's Pizza:

Maybe Lou Malnati's isn't such a secret, but it's undoubtedly the best place to get your hands on Chicago's most famous food, DEEP DISH PIZZA! This pizza has it all - ooey-gooey cheese, great sauce, and a crispy buttery crust! There are dozens of locations across the Chicagoland area... so a perfect pie is never too far away!

OTHER DEEP DISH PIZZA PLACES:

Pequod's Pizza: 2207 N Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60614

Giordano's: Many Locations across Chicagoland

Chicago Brauhaus:

Transport yourself to Germany and taste the best German food Chicago has to offer! It's always Oktoberfest at Brauhaus, with their extensive collection of beer steins and polka music!

4732 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625