5 to Try: Chili

by J.P._Anderson - 1 Review - 4 Lists

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From the archives: February 16, 2004

Grab a big, hearty bowl at one of these local favorites for chili. Be warned: some of these stews may be too hot to handle!

5 to Try

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lindy's Chili Inc
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    3689 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 (map)

    Locals rave about the thick, hearty tomato- and ground beef-flecked chili at this South Side standby.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bishop's Chili
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    250 N Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559 (map)

    This Westmont favorite makes a legendary chili mac piled with chopped spaghetti, ground beef, and kidney beans plus toppings like giardiniera and sour cream.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chili Mac's 5 Way Chili
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    3152 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    The Cincy-style chili with spaghetti is authentic, but this joint also serves up a mean Frito pie--Texas-style chili atop crunchy corn chips.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Village Tap
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    2055 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618 (map)

    The six-gun vegetarian chili is so good--packed with jalapenos, onions, garlic and three kinds of beans--you won't miss the meat.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended R.J. Grunt's
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    2056 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    This Lincoln Park standby's award-winning chili is nothing too fancy--just thick, meaty, and delicious.