Chili Restaurants

Fred's Place -

544 W. Lake St. - Elmhurst

This casual grill serves breakfast, sandwiches and chili along with steak burritos and tacos. The 1/2-pound burger is a local favorite.

Catch & Carry at Catch 35 -

35 W. Wacker Drive - Chicago (Loop)

This busy, fast food sibling of Catch 35 features breakfast and lunch for downtown workers on the run. Breakfast includes cold cereals, pastries and...

Janson's Drive-In -

9900 S. Western Ave. - Chicago (Beverly/Mt Greenwood)

A drive-in in the true sense of the word, Janson's has no indoor seats in its distinctive A-frame building with the orange roof line and blinking red...

Portillo's Hot Dogs -

1500 Butterfield Rd. - Downers Grove

This suburban favorite for hot dogs also serves ribs, hamburgers and chili. It also features a variety of salads for non-meat eaters. This location...

Nick's Barbecue -

16638 Oak Park Ave - Tinley Park

You can't go wrong with more than 30 sandwich options, and the ribs here have gained a neighborhood following.

Ramova Grill -

3510 S. Halsted St. - Chicago (Bridgeport/Sox)

This vintage lunch counter, which as been around since the 1930s, serves humble but hearty diner chow. Breakfast is available all day, as is a...

Lindy's Chili/Gertie's Ice Cream -

11009 S. Kedzie Ave. - Chicago (Beverly/Mt Greenwood)

If you like chili, Lindy's gives you the real thing--and a variety of ways to enjoy it in a clean and relaxed family atmosphere. And much of the fun...

Fatburger -

15100 La Grange Rd. - Orland Park

Orland Park location of the popular burger franchise

Cleos -

1935 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)

Cleos regulars regard the place as a bit of a find, as it's off the beaten track of the Wicker Park/Bucktown club scene but still packs some polish...

Deals & Specials:

• $6.99 half-slab baby back ribs with fries and coleslaw, $4.99 cheese or vegetable quesadillas
• Complimentary buffet 11 p.m.-1 a.m.