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Where to Eat in Illinois: Egg Custard Bun
This guide turns Everything I Ate In A Weekend Trip To CHICAGO! 🌬️🍩🥭☕🥪🍜 from SnackEatingSnacks into a practical restaurant map with 9 saved spots around Armour Square, River North, and Chicago. The mapped places include an area marker, a cake shop, and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
SnackEatingSnacks declared the breakfast sandwich from Kasama as potentially his favorite of all time, calling it a must-visit in Chicago. While he enjoyed the luxury of the world's largest Starbucks and a $33 burger, he ultimately preferred the city's more affordable iconic sandwiches and viral market finds. His most adventurous moment involved stepping out of his comfort zone to try beef stomach and exotic Thai-flavored potato chips.
What this map is good for
- Planning a chinese noodle restaurant stop or short itinerary in Armour Square.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 9 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Coffee Shop in 646 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, River North, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kasama
Area marker in Kasama, Zambia, Kasama, Northern Province, Zambia - Ricobene's
Pizza Restaurant in 252 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Armour Square, Illinois, United States
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Slurp Slurp Noodles
Chinese Noodle Restaurant in 2247 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Armour Square, Illinois, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Gangnam Market
Grocery Store in 1001 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA, West Town, Illinois, United States
Hours: Hours available - Chiu Quon Bakery
Cake Shop in 2253 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Armour Square, Illinois, United States
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Xi'an Cuisine
Chinese Restaurant in 769 W Jackson Blvd Unit 103, Chicago, IL 60661, USA, West Loop, Illinois, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Al's #1 Italian Beef
Sandwich Shop in 548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, River North, Illinois, United States
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Travelle at The Langham, Chicago
Restaurant in 330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, River North, Illinois, United States
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Kasama breakfast sandwich
- Rico Bene's breaded steak sandwich
- Al's Beef Italian beef sandwich
- Lamb sandwich from Xi'an Cuisine
- House special noodle with brisket and stomach
- Egg custard bun
- Starbucks salami focaccia sandwich
- Mien Kam Thai potato chips
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Waited in line at Michelin-starred Kasama
- Visited the original Al's Beef in Little Italy
- Went on a Chinatown food crawl with Sean Ely
- Explored the world's largest Starbucks Reserve
- Sampled exotic international Lay's potato chip flavors
- Hunted for viral fruit-shaped ice creams at Gagu Market
- Dined at a 1920s-style supper club
- Ordered an espresso martini and truffle honey rolls
Planning notes for Chicago
Chicago is a municipality in the United States located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Historically, the area was inhabited by indigenous tribes, including the Potawatomi, Miami, and Ojibwe, before the arrival of European settlers in the early 19th century. Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a trader of Haitian descent, is recognized as the first permanent non-indigenous resident. The city’s development was significantly altered by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tavern-Style Pizza
While deep-dish is for tourists, 'party cut' tavern-style pizza is the true local favorite in 2026. - Italian Beef Sandwich
A Chicago staple consisting of thin slices of seasoned roast beef simmered in 'au jus' and served on a long Italian roll. - Chicago-Style Hot Dog
An all-beef frankfurter on a poppy seed bun, 'dragged through the garden' with yellow mustard, neon green relish, chopped onions, tomato wedges, a pickle spear, sport peppers. - Filipino Tasting Menu (Kasama)
Chicago is currently home to the world’s first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, Kasama. - The 'Au Cheval' Burger
Consistently ranked as one of the best burgers in America, this West Loop icon features prime beef patties, American cheese, and a signature dijonnaise.
When to go: The best months to visit Chicago are May, June, September, and October, which offer mild temperatures (50°F–75°F) and a balance of outdoor activities without extreme weather. Summer (July and August) is the peak tourist season, featuring hot.
Local tips
- Use the Ventra app or a contactless card to easily navigate the 'L' train and bus system, which connects both major airports to the city center.
- Never put ketchup on a Chicago-style hot dog, as locals consider it a major culinary faux pas.
- Walk on the right side of busy sidewalks and maintain a steady pace to avoid obstructing the flow of local commuters.
- Budget for a standard gratuity of 18-22% at sit-down restaurants, as tipping is a deeply ingrained social expectation.
What travelers are noticing
- Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening
- Route 66 Centennial Celebrations
- The Hand & The Eye Magic Mansion
Extra place context
- Gangnam Market
Located in West Town, this is arguably Chicago’s most trending food hall in 2026. It features a massive Asian grocery store alongside a curated food court serving everything from Korean corn dogs and specialty ramen to high-end sushi.
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Official tourism resource
Choose Chicago is the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, providing visitor information for neighborhoods like Armour Square.
Planning questions
Where did SnackEatingSnacks eat in Illinois?
This guide maps all 9 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Illinois.
What are the must-try foods in Illinois?
Creator picks from the video include Kasama breakfast sandwich, Rico Bene's breaded steak sandwich, Al's Beef Italian beef sandwich, Lamb sandwich from Xi'an Cuisine. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.