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Best Restaurants in Avondale, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in Avondale, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 12 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Kuma's Corner, Spicy Taco, and Backlot Coffee. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Coffee, Steaks, and Tacos and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Avondale

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    Kuma's Corner

    Heavy Metal Burgers

    Chicago's legendary heavy metal–themed gourmet burger bar in Avondale — a Chicago dining icon.

    2900 W Belmont Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 82.99
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  2. #2

    Spicy Taco

    Neighborhood Taqueria

    A neighborhood taqueria with bold, spicy Mexican flavors on Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale.

    2825 N Milwaukee Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.6 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 81.62
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  3. #3

    Backlot Coffee

    Specialty Coffee

    A stylish specialty coffee bar serving quality espresso drinks in Avondale.

    3982 N Avondale Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.7 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 81.37
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  4. #4

    The Avondale Coffee Club

    Neighborhood Coffee

    A relaxed neighborhood coffee club and gathering space in Avondale.

    3185 N Elston Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.7 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 79.69
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  5. #5

    The Brewed

    Specialty Coffee

    A specialty coffee shop and café on Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale.

    2843 N Milwaukee Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 78.94
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  6. #6

    Brew Brew Coffee and Tea

    Coffee & Tea Bar

    A cozy coffee and tea bar serving Avondale with quality espresso and loose-leaf teas.

    3832 W Diversey Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 78.50
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  7. #7

    Portillo's Chicago

    Chicago Classic

    Portillo's legendary Italian beef, Chicago dogs, and char-grilled burgers on Addison Street in Avondale.

    3343 W Addison St · Avondale

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 2.6 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 76.82
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  8. #8

    Cascabel Taco Joint

    Creative Tacos

    A creative neighborhood taco joint on Irving Park Road in Chicago's Avondale.

    2943 W Irving Park Rd · Avondale

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 76.13
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  9. #9

    Dark Matter Coffee

    Craft Roastery

    Dark Matter's boldly creative coffee roastery and café in Avondale.

    2901 W Belmont Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.07
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  10. #10

    Alley Dogs

    Hot Dog Stand

    A neighborhood Chicago-style hot dog stand in Avondale on North Western Avenue.

    3710 N Western Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 72.51
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  11. #11

    J's Corner Hot Dogs

    Chicago Hot Dog Stand

    A neighborhood Chicago-style hot dog stand on Elston Avenue in Avondale.

    3845 N Elston Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 71.00
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  12. #12

    Guatelinda Bakery

    Guatemalan Panadería

    A neighborhood Guatemalan panadería and bakery on Diversey Avenue in Avondale.

    3149 W Diversey Ave · Avondale

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 69.27
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What are the best restaurants in Avondale?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Avondale, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Kuma's Corner, Spicy Taco, and Backlot Coffee.
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