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

You won't believe how little money on food we spent in Downtown Chicago!
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[@LuisGustoComedy]

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!

[@Patrickjohnphotography]

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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@monserizo7338]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

🌭🆚🍕

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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 😍

[@vanessagaleano2834]

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

[@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.

[@kellyschertle6733]

LOVE the budget food vids Luis! Keep em coming!

[@Bigtflies321]

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

[@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

[@elonmuskrat9244]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@awalton9024]

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

[@LuisGustoComedy]

💯

[@miltonappleby5642]

Chicago hot dog 🌭 the best ever

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@Wild100sRaisedMe]

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….

[@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.

[@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. 💖

[@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

[@jendao]

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

[@rrachnarajput]

👍

[@_blkbean]

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

[@1987ATAROT]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@davejefferynf]

Everything looked so good, Luis.

[@bigserg9810]

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

[@jesseforde485]

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

[@tabithadonohue152]

Your videos are top notch! I hope 2022 brings many more subscribers and views and success for you!

[@jahanas22]

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

[@ernestocastillo9824]

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

[@olliejenks4145]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@aliciam571]

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

[@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!

[@keyanarobinson6000]

Good job on the recommendations!

[@Rosafit620]

Amazing selections. Great food for a conservative budget. Thank you!

[@andrewfeeney7826]

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

[@tywanderbush2796]

Thank you great food spots. Will definitely try them out. Peace & Blessings to you as well.

[@lukebtrannel]

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

[@jwrush]

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

[@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.

[@gjwenker]

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

[@jeffbrown2982]

Great show, good energy.

[@daniellawson2804]

Great video Bro!! You even hit LUKES!!! You need to try their egg and pepper sandwich on Fridays during Lent…so good!!! Solid recommendations all around!! ✌🏼💙

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

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

[@simplelife4577]

Love these kinds of videos more please

[@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.

[@gabrielaesparza6918]

Looked good! Didn’t know about these places!

[@jwrush]

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

[@tini92ful]

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

[@isabellavalega6001]

this really helps!

[@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 🙏🏽

[@captziggy1]

So cool makes me want to go to all of them !!!

[@jazminortiz2222]

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

[@lyndamac8124]

Just added all of these places to my bucket list.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@JGoh762]

Wow love to see vloggers from my city

[@3SevenStangVids]

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

[@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! 😍🙂👌

[@datoad82]

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

[@Adri6_A]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

That sub looked amazing!! Will seek that out.

[@bobbygreig15]

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

[@ashleyvazquez-ronsen3802]

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

[@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.

[@dh-in8qr]

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

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Happy to hear!

[@arhumz1573]

Killing it, Luis!

[@rrachnarajput]

😋😂

[@Jti_23]

thanks for this continue learning about here....moved 5 months ago to chicago...

[@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.

[@hannahmiller4991]

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

[@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

[@glendalewatkins7906]

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

[@carolrios2660]

All those meals looked good. My favorites were the breakfast and the Italian sandwich.

[@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.

[@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.

[@davidusndek6719]

Thanks, I learned a few gems today.

[@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.

[@johnp2790]

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

[@ChiCubCri]

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

[@grasscutter1963]

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

[@dmuse1981]

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

[@latinshine1]

That Italian sub at Fontana's looked bomb...🔥 Definitely going there next time I'm in that area!

[@mimiwills8610]

Their subs are awesome!