The Best Chicago Eats Marathon

From a decadent cake shake to fried plantains - handmade cinnamon rolls to a mountainous corned-beef sandwich. We traveled to Chicago and its suburbs to share the stories behind some of its iconic dishes.
Episodes featured:
(00:00) Intro
(00:12) Billy Goat Tavern
(05:09) Garrett Popcorn
(12:11) Ann Sather
(21:28) Garifuna Flava
(29:41) Portillo’s Cake Shake
(37:42) Jibaritos y Más
(44:13) Bang Bang Pie
(51:53) Manny’s Deli
(57:56) Batter & Berries
(01:07:53) Johnnie’s Beef
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The Best Chicago Eats Marathon

[@noobmaster31]

Not gonna lie, Anna Sather's cinnamon rolls have to be sprinkled with crack. They're the best sweet thing to eat in Chicago. It's easily the best cinnamon rolls you'll eat anywhere.

[@brandonvenegas9161]

Went there last weekend just cuase of this video and Im in love with those rolls I need more 🤤

[@noobmaster31]

@@brandonvenegas9161 yep. It's hard to say no to one of those. Hot out of the oven it's unmatched. Haven't had one in a while and now I wanna go get some.

[@palingoebel4361]

I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO EAT AT THE ORIGINAL BILLY GOAT TAVERN AT LEAST ONCE IN MY LIFE!!!

[@oonceyplays6118]

Probly sprinkled with MMMMMSSSSSGGGGG :D the king of flavor

[@ehrgeiz5649]

Her secret ingredient is sour cream. Odd that people find it to be a secret as it is a standard throughout many recipes...

[@NoNonsenseJohnson]

That’s gotta be the most Chicago thing I have ever heard. A van was passing by and a goat fell off and walked through the front door 🤣

[@tbsquire7838]

She like "I don't really like sweet and savoury". Proceeds to dip a fry in a cake shake

[@jtwangster]

My reaction exactly.

[@easykochen1715]

@@jtwangster Hello 🍍🍕🥞we have much videos about cooking and cake and good 🍕🥞🥧🍰welcome here please 🍕🥞🙂🙂🙂thank you ❤🌷🌭🥐🙂✔▶️🥧merci🍍

[@cesar_boxen]

Easy Kochen ok but please don’t overuse emojis in between every word 😊😊😊😇😇like😇🍃🍃😊😊🎨🎨🎨this🖼🖼🤔🤔🤔🤔🖼

[@just_lex1626]

I can’t blame her tho it’s amazing

[@thelonetravelr]

So, I’m not the only one who noticed that...🤔😆😂

[@Danny-ul3xz]

I thank God I was born in Chicago . everytime I go out of state and eat other food it make me realize how blessed I really am to have the food we do in Chicago. The Best!!!

[@danielmiller1462]

I’m coming to Chicago for the first time in a month what’s a local spot not on this list u love

[@jasonallen3678]

And that's the honest to God truth with me also fam,because no city or town I visited seems to have such delicious and a cheap variety of food like Chicago has,with the Emphasis on Cheap lol..

[@KrisHall7997]

We live in down state Illinois & when we make the trip to Chitown we hit up Portillo's! The Beef & Sausage is amazing! & You've not lived till you've had a cake shake.

[@uhohthepoorguysheadisspinn7978]

I guess I’m dead 😳

[@boogitybear2283]

I like Marion. Very nice town! I’ll take your advice!

[@Jean-Berry]

This host is A LOT better than the others. I like her

[@easykochen1715]

Hello 🍍🍕🥞we have much videos about cooking and cake and good 🍕🥞🥧🍰welcome here please 🍕🥞🙂🙂🙂thank you ❤🌷🌭🥐🙂✔▶️🥧merci🥞

[@Pagalchhagal]

Until she becomes overweight from all that eating

[@MiMi-dc9qs]

Yeah, I really like her. She seems like a cool person even when away from camera

[@ethanethan3889]

@@easykochen1715 don't promote your channel on other videos

[@mediocrebanters]

Exactly the host emphasizes the star of the show: the food itself. Kudos to her

[@Laughandsong]

I am Canadian and Chicago is my all-time favourite US city so far.

[@stellamoseley7919]

As a Chicagoan ( and a Canada lover) I love this

[@aldossnow3703]

Yes ! I’m from Whitehorse , Yukon and I love visiting Chicago specially in the winter !

[@ashleydowney1222]

I went to Chicago for the first time 2 years ago. I loved every thing I ate. I went to Portillo's. Their chocolate cake was amazing. Their chocolate cake shake was heavenly. I wish that I lived closer to Chicago. I live in Kentucky.

[@cassyking5015]

They have locations in Florida, Cali, Arizona, Indian, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota if you're ever near any of those!

[@danielekins8641]

portillos sucks and only people from the suburbs go there

[@boogitybear2283]

If you live in Louisville or Cincinnati, it’s not that bad of a drive. Southwest Airlines has cheap flights to Chicago Midway from either City.

[@dimetronome]

And you guys are even luckier than I am. I live in Toronto, so it’s either an 8 hour drive, 12 hour train ride, or a few hundred dollars for a flight. Best food I’ve had in North America, so it’s almost worth it.

[@ramencurry6672]

Your belly is full. You lived a glorious food life.

[@petersalazar933]

I'm so glad I live 20 minutes from Chicago my whole life .....New York,new Orleans,San Fransisco,texas,la, y'all etc y'all got like 1-2 dishes that are BOMB I can't lie but Chicago got everything Italian beefs,think crust and deep dish,pizza, burgers,fried chicken,cheese fries,tacos etc

[@kathrynfrisch5916]

AS A CHICAGOAN THANK YOU! ❤️🙏🏻

[@julieflores2181]

right! it’s seems it’s always just LA & NY on this channel!

[@boogitybear2283]

Best big city in America! Every time I want to go to New York City I wind up going to Chicago!!😂

[@elise8279]

I'm so glad they have more Chicago stuff now :)

[@ShittyBill]

Here here!

[@CrossOfBayonne]

I'm from New Jersey and my Grandpa used to work as a Nuclear plant employee in Chicago sometime in the 1980s before he came back east.

[@captainkibosh9781]

Shout out from Chicago-born expat now living in Seoul! After viewing this video, I realized I could have just flown into Chicago, put myself into a food-induced hibernation coma, and skipped the year 2020 altogether! Well, now I have something to look forward in 2021. I Hope these establishments are still getting much love from the surrounding communities to make it through this pandemic. Stay strong, Chicago, "City of the Big Shoulders"!

[@katherinebrown7182]

I live in Illinois. I pay the extremely high taxes because the cake shake cannot be mimicked elsewhere in the USA lol

[@Biring1]

Imagine paying high taxes and not get healthcare.

[@obama2070]

@@Biring1 i see what you mean by the fact they pay more and still not get free healthcare but tons of people still protest for free healthcare and until the government decides that they need people to live longer for there to be more people working there i will hate the government

[@elise8276]

HAVENT had a good President since Reagan

[@HandbagDiva]

There’s Portillos in California

[@HandbagDiva]

@@Biring1 free healthcare is not what it’s cracked up to be ask Canadians

[@just_lex1626]

I literally live there and I’ve only had 2 of these: Portillo’s and Garrett popcorn. I like Portillo’s but Garrett’s always has such a long line!!

[@chicagogirl2011]

Omg same!!! I’ve only heard of Batter & Berries but the others I had no idea about. I feel like it depends on where you grew up at here

[@danielekins8641]

that is because you are from the suburbs.

[@normsantos1274]

i've watched this video numerous times cuz i love her respectively indulgent attitude, along with her clear-eyed assessment of its limitations.

[@Danny_Rink]

So happy you did this because i am a chicago native, but where is Jone's BBQ and foot message?

[@mitchivantaylorov3595]

..bbq and foot massage??

[@Danny_Rink]

@@mitchivantaylorov3595 have u really never seen the meme

[@kathrynballard6353]

It sounds interesting somebody please inform me.

[@turtle9294]

Lmfao

[@SweetCammieEyes1]

This is making me homesick! 🥰🥰🥰Sweet Home Chicago

[@ethansucksatcuphead]

the billy goat is legit, whenever my family goes to a blackhawks game we go extra early so we can eat there

[@shakenamariewilliams4229]

I love this channel! Thanks for covering all the go to spots of my hometown! Damn I miss all of the food varieties! Chi-town you'll have a place in my heart because of your delicious food! 🙏🏾😍❤

[@chinanolan1529]

You and me both. No eatin' like Chicago eatin"!

[@kenju8929]

damn u should do tours so u can help other people try some legendary food whenthey visitin!

[@PanelDaze]

Brings back so many Taste of Chicago memories.

[@felixheimke2480]

F***, fell in love with Chicago the first time I went there. Can't wait to visit the Second City again.

[@sassyd8738]

Chicago native gives a thumbs up you went to places I grew up loving and yasss Garrett popcorn a keep ya coming back childhood favorite xoxo

[@YourFriend_Ben]

This is the first time I've seen subtitles used to switch back and forth from one audience to the other, smart and great implementation!

[@VegasLoungeAct]

The original Chicago Stadium is not now known as the United Center. Chicago Stadium was torn down, and United Center was built afterwards nearby.

[@optionrush5050]

Jibaritos y mas def gets my Puerto Rican seal of approval, a lot of places here aren’t as good at the Latin side of Caribbean cuisine and I can tell you Jibaritos y mas is amazing

[@sk351544]

Going to Chi town for my bday in February. So excited to try all of these!!! (From Toronto)

[@rupman27isback]

Amaaazing video. Thanks so much for this. I can't wait for out trip to Chicago

[@roberthindle5146]

Garfunkels Flava looks amazing. Love some jerk chicken with rice & beans. Always a firm favourite here in Bristol England.......along with goat curry of course!

[@joebondo2422]

Come on, baby, don't you wanna go? Oh, come on, baby, don't you wanna go? Back to that same old place, Sweet home Chicago

[@SarahRenz59]

Nice video, EXCEPT for the excessive number of ads. Look, I get that you need ads to pay the bills, but 2-3 ad interruptions per segment is ridiculous!

[@ethandavis4524]

such a special video for us chicago people! thank you!!

[@kaiboogie7650]

So I’m on a diet, and so far I’ve lost 10 pounds, and I gotta say, this video is making me rethink my life

[@j.c.9784]

Garretts.. well that,s just some Chicago lovin

[@YooB1]

Who is ready to have a great year 2021?!?

[@user-kp4ii5eu2w]

Me🙋🏾‍♂️

[@Dirschau]

Here where I am (Central Europe) is still 2020. How is the New Year?

[@romlemmon]

Car(A)mel there are two A's in the word!!

[@normam.7126]

The host is so sweet! Loved her

[@onespiceman7246]

So helpful to find good spots to go! Thank you!

[@elisab7652]

I am in the first trimester of my first pregnancy and all I WANT is ALL the food in this video😪😪😪 omg the carb cravings are REAL😂😂😂

[@iicarxlina]

I live in chicogo so when I saw this video I was like YASSSSS

[@chronos6259]

those bang bang pies look delectable, i'm just salivating at the thought of trying them

[@nabeelkhan51100]

You got some video in my ad.. great video though, can’t wait to visit Chicago!

[@masashiyeo]

Garrett opened many branches in SG and the chicago mix is still the best!

[@julieflores2181]

thank u for giving chicago some attention! love home so much😻

[@niax5618]

Right instead of negativity

[@brettsprang7991]

Really good mix of places 👌

[@jasonallen3678]

The craziest thing about this video is that she didn't even scratch the surface of the dozens of delicious restaurants that Chicago and its suburbs have to offer.

[@hellhound1389]

I live in northwest Indiana, so I live close enough to hit the outskirts of Chicago and get back home, I'm a sucker for a great Italian beef and a tavern style pizza

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

I feel like this list could've been 5x longer but I understand the need to keep it abridged

[@melbadatu6738]

last time i was in chicago was 2018, time to go back and try some of this.

[@loopbloke]

Portillos Garrett's Popcorn Ann Sathers Bang Bang Pie Billy's Tavern Garfunkel flava Manny's Deli Jibaritos y Mas Batter and Berries Johnnie's beef

[@PK-tt5kk]

Planning to go to Chicago during Spring break, Cant wait to go to these places.

[@micasasucasa95]

This is amazing!

[@daniaa1602]

'we make it fresh' *proceeds to put a frozen pattie on*

[@Ruby-hp8hn]

Love the long format

[@darklordojeda]

This is produced very well and the host is quite likable.

[@ryanyamaha3234]

happy late new year's I was late for the new year's you and mashed make the most best food content

[@ARealtorNamedHouse]

great video!

[@FlavioRodrigo]

Wow I'd really like to try it. Cheers from Brazil

[@RyanR2D2]

I'm glad they gave a shoutout to my hometown popcorn shop, Candyland, in St. Paul, Minnesota. They really do make great Chicago Mix popcorn!

[@alexisdetocqueville9964]

Interesting what the Caribbean dude said about using the weight of chicken to check doneness, as opposed to (or in addition to) color/smell/feel. Must be a sense from cooking thousands of similar pieces that he can pick it up and know. Never thought about weight of food before but it makes sense.

[@jasonallen3678]

Yep and you're correct also, because it does..

[@drobgyn5615]

Yes!!! Just the video I needed 🎉🎊😁

[@no6418]

Manny's is so underrated

[@blake8671]

Fr their pastrami changed my life

[@subiny]

☺️☺️I enjoyed the delicious video.

[@madhumantibagh669]

Anyone just skipping the video and watching just foods like me?😆

[@garbiervlogs]

I miss living In Chicago so muchhhhhh

[@uwcb1]

I miss everything about it. Except the winter..My friends know there’s no chance of me visiting between mid September-mid/late May.

[@ojll3917]

by april its usually fine here

[@brandonsimpson3870]

Girl: today we travel to Chicago Also girl: is pretty much in every video about Chicago on this channel

[@justinegarcia2098]

What’s with the 10 thousand ads??

[@apersonontheinternet4071]

Hey morgz get the same the same amount in a 10 min video

[@ao8253]

No YT Prem?

[@RossLemon]

@@ao8253 Ew.

[@ao8253]

@@RossLemon Ew you. How can you deal with ads in 2021?! We can pay for freedom!! 😉🤣

[@cbaitc194]

@@ao8253 America deserved nine 11

[@ivog443]

thanks this video took me back to the future

[@carltonbredell2167]

They look delicious!

[@wolfpants]

Great host -- wish I still lived in Chicago (in April, May, September, October)

[@every1needstacos801]

I remember visiting there and the line truly is out the door. So delicious 😋

[@David-yr4gv]

Happy new year

[@beangie]

I don't like hotdogs but I did try a burger @ Portillos, I enjoyed it so much! Fries and cheese sauce on the side yuuuum dayum!. and @Pizzeria uno they have this small pizza pockets that are delicious and great to have a bite on the go. I miss Chicago so much, I hope I can go back there someday. 🐾♥️

[@foodhacker1045]

2020 special:) thank you for your effort in 2020

[@todmas3077]

Can’t wait to go to Portillo’s and Johnnies

[@hola4883]

hii loveeeee ur vidsss

[@gergoat2558]

Happy new year everyone

[@blaike0426]

amazing content

[@neriashleycabajar1985]

Gosh! Oh boy, this restaurant is over 80 years old!

[@packertai1]

The only place I have tried is Portillo’s! Definitely will try the others! 😋

[@douher6666]

Batter and Berries. Lol. Love the guys laugh.

[@HandbagDiva]

Omg I miss a good real Jewish deli! I want to order Manny’s fedex right now🤣 Looks so good!

[@judyagbo7983]

I've never had cinnamon rolls but I would love to eat a whole tray of Anne Sather's.

[@Luna.3.3.3]

As a home cook, the best tip I've learned is rolling on the diagonal from Ann Sather.

[@thedon897]

I get Ann Sather’s like once a week and I always use a fork and knife when I get a Cinnamon Roll😂

[@viggler]

That Portillo's in Summit is right on the edge of Chicago, always has a double-wide line of about 20 cars snaking through the drive-thru. It looks long but is surprisingly fast The Billy Goat under Michigan is the best one, I go in there for a beer and a shot of Malort, There's a place right down the block from there called The Purple Pig, their Turkey leg and green beans are phenomenal. I'd like to have seen Palermo's from 63rd on here or the Kuma's on Belmont. Cheezy's too, but the one in LaGrange is now called Mac's. I'd like to see a series focusing on Chicago's superior flat party cut pizzas you can find down Archer Avenue throughout the south side, but when people think Chicago pizza the focus is always on deep dish.

[@cesnav7593]

Kumas is overrated. I was extremely disappointed with their burgers.

[@carltonbredell2167]

We are in Pennsylvania and have yet to get there. Wishing you continued success!

[@OscarM.94]

@1:09:57 wrong Turano Baking Company is located in a suburb called Berwyn, IL really good bread and brownies too

[@adityabiyani387]

great one i must say

[@squirrelboss7067]

I love the French toast chef’s laugh! He genuinely sounds like a happy guy!🤩😂😂 And what did she say at 1:02 ? “Lirally” 🤣 She is beautiful though!

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Excellent video. Thanks. If you do Mexican you need to showcase La Alcancia in Carpentersville, Illinois. Best tacos tortas and burritos in the Chicagoland area.

[@newbro]

Man that cake shake is something to die for, that's probably like one month intake worth of sugar in a single drink lol

[@michaelnobles2643]

Garrett’s is the best popcorn in Chicago. Nuts on Clark is pretty awesome too!

[@itskimduhhh]

Yoooooooooooooo those Super Donuts slaaappppeeedddddddddddd for school breakfast ... and also I feel so old😂

[@markpettigrew542]

I just got some Garrett popcorn!

[@LasVegasHills]

I can’t believe they went to my hometown for some Portillos! Shout out to Summit Argo

[@HeLrAiSiNg1]

dude i want those popcorns too now

[@goatboy3562]

We used to steal a baby goat form a local farm next to our high school and take it to football games, school events and we've even snuck it into one dance.

[@IceCube03]

Keep the good job

[@bami243]

Good vid

[@Dolsey1]

We're gonna make our famous cake. Ok, let's grab this package of ingredients and top it with store bought frosting.

[@jH-ib5fh]

ok, I gotta try this shake