THE BEST CHEAP EAT HIDDEN GEMS in CHICAGO [4K]

[@LuisGustoChicago]

What's good #GustoNation! Remember to always support your LOCAL RESTAURANTS, especially during these tough times! 🍽 Also don't forget to FINESSE that Like button & Comment your favorite food in the film!

[@Town101]

As a local for 37 years, I have to say, Luis you really nailed some quality cheap eats in the loop. There are plenty more but you are not steering your views wrong. don't forget 65 Chinese. $10 can feed 2 people easily. Sidenote: for all you seeing the places Luis hit were empty, don't be fooled. Pre-Covid they were always packed!

[@pearlofthenortheast4094]

65 Chinese is now closed :( RIP

[@EzeAsuoha]

​@@pearlofthenortheast4094thats tuff. What other meals are there?

[@ashleywolford948]

Born and raised in Chicago but I didn’t know about most of these hidden gems! You definitely did a great job with these spots!

[@philipfranklin8273]

I just came back from Chicago, I love it. You're blessed to live in such a beautiful city

[@englishedge1988]

Hi Luis, British guy here.. After 3 years of watching your videos I'm finally visiting Chicago next year... love your channel man. Keep up the work my friend 😊

[@bethkrav]

Pittsfield is the BEST kept secret in the loop. Good cozy food and that atrium is just beautiful!!

[@ilahildasissac1943]

I have passed by there many times. I have to try it.

[@monserizo7338]

“It did warm up, it’s about 8 degrees now” LMAOOO doesn’t get more Chicago than that 🤣❤️

[@wingmasterHd]

Chicago is one of my favorite cities for this exact reason! My wife and I spent a few days there in September and I loved it so much I flew back with a buddy from TX for a weekend food bender a couple weeks ago. I'm always ready for some Chicago grub 🤙🤙

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

My city of Chicago I love Chicago. Beautiful architecture of this city. MAake sure to visit Chicago.

[@birdlikebirds]

pittsfield cafe!!!! i brought my parents there when they visited and it was so good. i love how it looks like an outdoor patio but it's setup in an atrium. It felt like a movie set.

[@mimiwills8610]

I agree. Serious hidden gem.

[@leif7539]

Cafecito also has phenomenal sandwiches under $10. The Cubano is the best Cuban sandwich in Chicago. The Jamon, Jerk, and Choripan also favorites of mine.

[@erwinmanalad3632]

John is my man for NYC and you're definitely my guy for Chicago! I'll be studying in Canada this year and hopefully I can visit Chicago ASAP! Sending tropical love from the Philippines! Thank you amigo for the recommendations!

[@JorgeMenaTr]

Hiiiii, can I get the name of that channel pleaseeeee?

[@TravelwithTasha393]

I’ve been to Chicago three times in the last 6 months!! Can’t wait until I come back!!

[@kieranhowells7336]

I'm heading to Chicago next month, and your videos have been SO helpful in deciding what to do and where to go! Honestly, I can feel the effort you put into making the content. Congrats on building a high quality channel, and I look forward to seeing you become one of the biggest travel KZbinrs out there!

[@Bigtflies321]

thinking about making the move from Cleveland to Chicago.... love the vids

[@Solo-Road]

I've been living in Chicago for 15 years and I still learn great things about my city from your videos. Kudos my man.

[@1987ATAROT]

Born and raised... holidays and winter have a certain vibe here and I love it so much.

[@SSChitownWild100s]

Worked downtown for years, Never heard of that coffee shop or Pittsfield. Fontono’s Fa sho I knew of, they have great sandwiches. Luke’s Yessu💪🏾, and Reggie’s pizza behind the CBEO building use to go there for lunch at least twice a week. And chicken planter is a few feet away from Reggie’s on Van Buren. And Billy Goats is right there as well….

[@vanessagaleano2834]

Dude props to you for braving the cold to do this food tour I hated walking to school in that

[@michaelkline9647]

Glad to see you concentrate on one part of the city. Other hosts are like we are start in Beverly, go to Rodgers Park for lunch, and finish in Naperville.

[@billyyandle1947]

I'm coming to Chicago for the first this summer, finally! After watching several of your videos I'm looking forward to my week stay!

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

Just a suggestion, last time we visited we took a Segway tour and it was amazing! The tour we took was along the lake front and through the Museum Campus, which gave us great views of the skyline, and had really great guide. We never were on a Segway AND we were 65 when we did this, that's how easy it was. We got really wonderful pictures since they stop and let you enjoy the scenery and the guide took pictures of us a group and a couple.

[@billyyandle1947]

@@Clutching.My.Pearls Thanks, I'm hoping to squeeze in an architectural tour and a lot of visits to restaurants!

[@geedavia1785]

@Billy Yandle You're coming at the right time. Summers in Chgo are off the chain. So much to see & do. 1-place I love to take visitors is Billy Goats under Michigan Ave. Not a Culinary Delight but an experience... Cheeseburger Cheeseburger, Pepsi, No Coke. Chips- No Fries🤣

[@altaariq]

Southside here. The lakefront is the best

[@markg5916]

If your in the downtown area, take a water taxi to Chinatown and spend a few hours and dollars there. Ping Tom Park and Chinatown square. You won't regret it.

[@ginonunez4460]

Luis,thank you and your crew for all the recommendations for Chicago. My lady friend and I are currently in the windy city and would've been lost if it wasn't for the vids. Thanks again, and I wish you all the best!

[@auxiliadorarivera2280]

Love all your videos! Great idea to do a cheap eats, would love to see more of these cheap eats videos but for different neighborhoods in Chicago 😍

[@eliloudon31]

I ate at Luke’s on a recent trip to Chicago and that place is amazing for deals. Two really good meals for under $20, you can’t beat that

[@zacharykam5161]

I'm moving to Uptown from out of state and I've really loved all your content. It's helped so much. Not skipping leg days is just icing on the cake, baby. Thanks for all the videos!

[@anniemchong]

I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m planning a trip for a family of 5 to Chicago in the fall. Since airfare is expensive definitely need to jot down these places for cheap eats.

[@lowema38]

I’m travelling to Chicago soon for work and have been bingeing your videos. Amazing content! Thanks, Luis!

[@netty4990]

Love these! I worked right in wells and Jackson before having to wfh permanently. Cafecito, Luke's, Reggie's, and Chicken Planet were some of my regular spots. Miss it all! Keep it coming....God Bless!

[@HereBeBarr]

As a New Yorker I can honestly say I prefer Chicago vs NYC hot dogs... don't get me started on pizza though hahaa.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

🌭🆚🍕

[@meganpeterman7339]

Omgggg I commented that Chicago has the best hot dogs period sorry New York!!!!!! "Chicagoan" an you can have the pizza since you know its US (Chicago) that does hot dogs the best!!!!

[@elonmuskrat9244]

Your videos, music, editing, content, pacing are great man. Really talented.

[@genemcgarry457]

Unfortunately I left Chicago in '94. Sold our loft for twice what we paid for it in just 2 years. 525 S. HALSTED. There were always great local cheap eats back then. But since I have been watching you guys there are 10 times as many great places to eat. I wish I never left.

[@awalton9024]

When you said "can of pop" I knew you were for real Chicago. I'm going to watch all of your videos

[@LuisGustoChicago]

💯

[@ashleyvazquez-ronsen3802]

Mad love from elmwood park. Born in oak park and raised in Pilsen. Moved to elmwood 5 years ago.

[@DanAbrigg1964]

Pittsfield Cafe is so great. Love that place. Everything is so good. I used to go there frequently when I worked in the AON Center.

[@Nobodynewduh]

Thanks for the video! I’m going to Chicago with my wife for a business trip and have two days to myself so I’m gonna be checking out a lot of places from your videos. This type of content is very interesting to me I love seeing how locals live a place

[@chrisseidl8294]

Worked in the Loop from 1994-2015. Pittsfield Cafe is one of my favorites- also a great place for lunch. Lukes is a mini-chain which does have great hot dogs and a very good Italian Beef. Also, I moved to Southern Wisconsin, but there is a Luke's a few miles away from me here, so my taste of Chicago is accessible if I need it.

[@DanteeArias1]

Silk Road of Chicago, hidden at the end of tiny street on LaSalle and Arcade Pl. Get the Spicy Chicken and extra sauce and drink for under $10.

[@RespectfullyCurious]

Forgot about that place. Coworkers took me there a few years back when I first started.

[@seamonie48]

I'm a blue collar worker in another Midwest city, Fort Wayne, and I appreciate this video more than usual!

[@seamonie48]

I also would love to see a part two to this cheapie foods!

[@eduardosalgado9105]

I remember going to Reggies when I was a bike messenger, after a long morning rush in the cold weather I needed some food. Struggling and being broke, this place felt like it saved my life a couple of times.

[@miltonappleby5642]

Chicago hot dog 🌭 the best ever

[@bigserg9810]

I love that you are looking for the good eats in Chicago!

[@Zabuza84]

great video bud, been living in this great city for over 20 years and really enjoyed the video and editing :) not to mention the amazing spots you shared with us.Cheers!

[@hannahmiller4991]

Not that cold!! I remember -20 days not nights. DAYS. LOL. I love home. Miss it.

[@xxgeegersxx]

Lived in the loop for over a decade and Fontana's is relatively new to the loop and right down the block from me. I was skeptical being a local, but looking forward to trying it out now! Thank you for the great local picks 🙏🏽

[@melissas7199]

I used to get the Italian sub at Fontano's all the time for lunch when I worked in the Loop. Thanks for the reminder to visit again!

[@dh-in8qr]

Went to Pittsfield yesterday. Service, food and prices were great. Thanks for your video.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Happy to hear!

[@datoad82]

Just found your channel today and I am enjoying! Fontano's on Carpenter and Polk is money. My cousins live in that nieghborhood.

[@jwrush]

Pittsfield cafe is awesome. I actually like the ambiance of being inside that building too. So affordable, especially where it is.

[@johnp2790]

Highly recommend Cafecito for lunch. Their cuban sandwhiches and jalapeno hummus are amazing!

[@aliciam571]

Thanks for the breakfast one, the cultural centre is on my todo early morning so looking forward to trying in august

[@tini92ful]

I loved going to Fontano’s for lunch during my lunch break from classes at Roosevelt last summer!

[@yiqiuhua8369]

Thanks!

[@ChiCubCri]

Fontana’s pizza is 🔥🔥 too. This place just has very good food. So does Cafecito. Delicious sandwiches along with the plantains.

[@tizzy9795]

Really enjoy your videos. I’m from Canada and been to Chicago once and had a blast. Planning another trip this summer so all your videos are helping!

[@annaamato9000]

My mom worked in the Dixon building so hanging at O’Neils and then getting the pizza was the move. Chicken planet is one of my favorite places for work lunches, hands down. Such a good deal, no fuss, just chicken

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

We're headed home to Chicago, where I was born, raised, lived, and worked for 60 years, in March. Been gone for a while and I'm writing notes so we can be armed with all this amazing information. You're such a great information guy and so personable. Thanks for giving us a ton of information that I've been gathering from several of your videos so far. I'll let you know where to got to and our ratings. 💖

[@dmuse1981]

Lukes Past Bowl is so good, I ate there two days straight the first time I visited.

[@jazminortiz2222]

Went to Plant Chicken today and it was very good. The chicken was crispy and juicy! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@davidmole8299]

Well Luis I'll be in Wacker Drive March 19th 2022, I've been looking at your information videos on transport and I'll be looking at the places to shop for food aswell as to dine out soon..next after paying for a hotel will be to check what rules I have to follow for my flight over and see if there are things to prepare for before flying

[@jahanas22]

Those look like some good options. I’ll have to check them out. Always looking for more suggestions for restaurants.

[@John-ho2ks]

Bro, I love these videos. Keep the cheap eats Chicago going. Question, what is the cheapest pizza in Chicago besides franchise pizza places? Thanks.

[@peeksgupta]

Hey Luis.. Can you make a few videos on some of the suburbs like Evanston etc? Starting school there and watching your vids to get Chicago vibes before i join 😁

[@fin121196]

One of your first stops should be Tomate Fresh Kitchen. Hands down some of the best tacos in Chicagoland.

[@jwrush]

Any tourists here should know that these are super good suggestions.

[@glendalewatkins7906]

Im moving to Chicago in 2 months...seems like it's so much to do up there...cant wait to get up there

[@gjwenker]

Thanks! Will check them out next time we visit my daughter at UIC!

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

Thanks Luis ! I know where to eat in downtown Chicago when I'm on a budget.

[@grasscutter1963]

I really enjoyed your video, I found it ironic that this popped up while I’m in Chicago driving buses for today.

[@daniellearoy]

I’ve been living in Chicago for 11 years now and love it. I just found your videos and have been to most of these places. Can’t wait to try the ones I haven’t been to. I work by Jackson/Clark. Saucy Porka is one of my favorite places around there. If you haven’t tried Cafecitos breakfast or lunch you really should. Amazing!!

[@davidngo1432]

I've been here for since starting at UIC in 2014. Never heard of these (well except Fontano's but new location near me is neat).

[@olliejenks4145]

Your videos are really cool! Making me miss Chicago already. I'm definitely gonna have to try Luke's and Chicken Planet

[@davejefferynf]

Everything looked so good, Luis.

[@kellyschertle6733]

LOVE the budget food vids Luis! Keep em coming!

[@jendao]

Yesss, love this video! Definitely do more of these but in different neighborhoods.

[@rrachnarajput]

👍

[@lyndamac8124]

Just added all of these places to my bucket list.

[@MannyExploresVlog]

I stayed at the loop when I visited Chicago, wish I would knew some of this spots when I was there, next time I will check some of those spots out. I wanted go try Pittsfield Cafe bit they served breakfast at the hotel I stayed.

[@jesseforde485]

This is dedication I was cold for u watching u on the divvy!! #subscribed

[@dkinla3408]

Im leaving for Chicago in the morning. I'll be there for 3 days. Will definitely check out at least one of your suggestions. Probably Reggie's pizza or chicken planet. Thanks for the tips!

[@KenderWender]

lukes is SEVERELY UNDERRATED

[@3SevenStangVids]

Great job on the video man. You could have your own show on travel channel

[@ernestocastillo9824]

Awesome video takes me back home .You should make a top 10 taco spots!

[@charlieramz3126]

Nice job brother. I’m here in Chicago and know many of the spots you put up yet you still teach me something. Keep doing your thing, good work here. Do a vid on good spots in the burbs.

[@TheNate9797]

Fontano's subs are the best sandwiches on Earth! They will bless your soul!

[@anthonybottigliero8336]

The salsa from Chicken Planet is some of the best anywhere.

[@robertschwartz4810]

I'm pretty sure the Pittsfield building had a well known deli on one of the upper floors at one time. It's been at least 25 years since I worked downtown, so it's probably gone by now.

[@_blkbean]

Great job on the production of this, and also great finds

[@bobbygreig15]

Going to Cubs Opining Day in 20 days, thanks for the great info

[@IsamarMeraz]

I've been to Cafecito and its one of my favorite spots and the other ones i haven't been to ,I have yet to try

[@lukebtrannel]

Just tried the combo from Luke’s. It was very good, thanks for the recommendation!!

[@rybred5559]

chicken planet was my go to when I worked in the loop.... if you went at lunch time pre-covid the line was down the block. definitely similar to Pollo Tropical but you can't beat that price

[@justclarabellaatl]

Def hitting up Fontano’s during my next visit. Love me a good sammich 🤣

[@timothy4545]

Luis I have a question? I will be coming to Chicago in mid October, to the best of your knowledge, will these specials be around in mid October, excellent video and important information.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

AFAIK yes

[@kenabiggs]

I’ve been to Fontanas, way before this video or knew of this channel, it is a great place. Get the Italian ice as well.

[@Lasciatemi_Guidare]

Not a “cheap eat” but definitely a “cheap drink”: Ceres Cafe in the Board of Trade. $10-ish gets you a highball glass full of your liquor of choice plus a can of your desired mixer. Thrifty and dangerous lol.

[@justlue380]

I likes a good cheap breakfast....I will check out Pittsfield in the spring/summer.

[@markprad]

Luke’s is the best. When I worked on Jackson Blvd I went at least once a week.

[@Jordan-fn5rj]

the food in Chicago is great! i love the deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and the Chicago-style hamburgers there, it's so good and delicious! 😍🙂👌

[@lisajohnson521]

I thought Pittsfield closed!!! It's open???! That was THE SPOT when I worked downtown LOLOL. I'm glad they are still there. I have to pay them a visit. Fantano's is THE BEST sandwich shop in Chicago. Period. You picked some great spots Luis.

[@andrewfeeney7826]

Great video. I would like to see more videos from the loop especially involving bars

[@paulhyde4937]

Is it always so quiet? Great video man

[@nskgraff]

Chicago have the best Polish food 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@robbylock1741]

YES! And so over looked by people from out of town, it's sad

[@devonpeters9458]

Just moved a couple weeks ago! I know it’s not a “typical” foodie spot, but could you be willing to do a video on Streeterville (cheap eats or expensive is honestly welcome)? Would love to understand the neighborhood better and appreciate your content!

[@ashleyhaluck-kangas7284]

Cafecito is also in Streeterville on Chestnut. Their coffee is good but so is their Cubano and Rope Vieja :)

[@devonpeters9458]

@@ashleyhaluck-kangas7284 thank you for the suggestion, Ashley! I will have to check them out.

[@natalielarocca2733]

Cheap eats- Bombay wraps and do-rite chicken and donuts Great food- minghin and ramen San. Would love to hear other people’s reccs too! It’s a little barren over here in my opinion.

[@christianhansen3292]

curious how u filmed that riding bike shot from above? great eats u had btw.