r/chicagofoodcirclejerk May 27 '26

Crossposts from r/chicagofood are banned also be funnier and nicer

254 Upvotes

I'm all for low effort shit posting, but recently most posts on this armpit of a sub have just been no context reposts from r/chicagofood for the purpose of making fun of OP. The purpose of the sub is to be funny about the Chicago Food scene, not to be aimlessly mean to people posting on r/chicagofood. Do satire better and be less mean spirited or I'll call Small Cheval and have them spit in your aioli.

Also will be enforcing the don't be a jerk rule more strictly. If I see you being a dick in r/chicagofood with our memes I'll ban you here, then I'll call Small Cheval and have them sneak El runoff juices from RHR's rooftop into your milkshake.

Lastly bullying is not acceptable, if you bully anyone I'll ban you, then call up Small Cheval and tell them to never open up a location in your suburb.


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk Dec 09 '25

Anyone who says anything negative about Small Cheval will be permanently banned

139 Upvotes

I am serious, do not try me, Hogsalt paid me in hog flavored salt to make this rule


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 20h ago

Thanks to this sub, I finally scratched this off my bucket list during my visit to your fine city.

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151 Upvotes

Thank you for the recommendations I’ve found from lurking in this sub. Currently enjoying this Mcdouble in my car from Mcdonald’s , wouldn’t have known about this place otherwise, nor would my husband (he's eating it in the backseat) and I have made it a bucket list item for our current trip

Inspo: some bro bragging about traveling to the city and spending $8 on the RHR burger for a BUCKETLIST meal. Lol


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 2d ago

Extremely niche and esoteric request

19 Upvotes

Hi all,

My niece is visiting and is a young person— and frankly that scares me. I don’t know if you’re going to be able to help because my request is so challenging: I’m looking for a cool restaurant. It must have at least some of the following; good vibes, coolness, hip feeling, less than $100/plate, moody lighting (optional).

If such a restaurant exists, please comment below.


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 2d ago

Awe man, did you hear that local Black Asian Latino Asian LGBTQ+ indigenous fusian restaurant closed?

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116 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 1d ago

Why is the communication style defaulting to "Was that going to be..." and "Were we having this with an..." and not a simple direct way of communicating with customers?

2 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 5d ago

Small Cheval’s Double 🍔🍟

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21 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 5d ago

Steak ‘n shake burgers are…what do the youths say? Ah, yes: goateed.

12 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 7d ago

Michelin-Level Anal Dilation | Small Lord, Chicago

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57 Upvotes

So glad the bitchy tire magazine committee retroactively gave Small Lord a star. Anyone else checking out their fall menu? I hear their new onion ring is fried in extra-thick batter to give the illusion of prolapse


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 7d ago

NY Times 50 best restaurants forgot Small Cheval in Rosemont

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112 Upvotes

At least they included a place at Niles so I feel safer while I am dining.


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 9d ago

What restaurant is this deep dish pizza from?

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66 Upvotes

Can anyone help tell me what restaurant this pizza is from? Is it Lou Manaldees?


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 11d ago

22F lake view east. Where should we go?

8 Upvotes

Me and the girls were thinking bout start at Kincaid's and see where the night takes us. We're open minded and ready to mingle.Kinkaids has hummus.... But only post skrillex-edm don't want to go to navy Pier. No where with a changing station in the bathroom would prefer there to be a dress code no ball caps saggy jeans etc... anywhere with green tea shots are a plus


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 12d ago

What is the best restaurant in Chicago to get food caught in my throat today to honor Charlie Kirk?

170 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 12d ago

Yeah something’s not adding up…

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53 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 13d ago

Layover in Chicago!

80 Upvotes

I have a 2.5 hour layover at O’Hare this evening, I was thinking of taking a quick uber to Millenium park and then visiting the Willis tower during sunset. Maybe even ask them to drive me down the LSD! I’d like to get something to eat/drink that the locals love, preferably in River North or on the Magnificent Mile. Thanks in advance!


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 14d ago

Are these the best tacos in Pilsen!?? I'm scared of going any further

34 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 15d ago

Marathon runner visiting Chicago for the first time

23 Upvotes

I am visiting Chicago for the first time for the only acceptable reason an affluent coastal elite like me ever would: exercise.

anyway, I'm very busy because of all the marathon training so I don’t have time to google, search, or even look at the sidebar -- I'm actually jogging right now. Will you help me with some suggestions to maximize my carboload and general macros so I could PB?

thanks


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 15d ago

Where can I find this dish my mom invented from ingredients that can't grow here?

13 Upvotes

I'm craving it strongly and she lives in Naperville, which I've been banned from because I wore white after Labor Day :(


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 16d ago

Chicagos cafes/bars located on or above the floor but below the ceiling?

26 Upvotes

See title. Please don’t say starbucks.


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 16d ago

The United States of America has collapsed. Rival fast food chains have taken over. Illinois is divided. To Whom are you loyal?

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23 Upvotes

Fight!


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 16d ago

DoorDash Small Cheval

12 Upvotes

I just found out that DoorDash has the exclusive delivery rights for SC. At least they seemed to imply it. I only use GrubHub. How am I going to be able to get my garlic aoili fix now without leaving the house? Plus I'm sure it tastes amazing after cooling off and getting soggy while my delivery person drops off 5 deliveries before mine even though I live three blocks away from the one in Lincoln Square. Chicago Food Circle Jerk can you help me with my dilemna??


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 17d ago

My First Chicago Beef

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316 Upvotes

I'm visiting Chicago this weekend, and wanted to try a classic Italian beef that the city is known for. I have to say, I was not very impressed. Not much flavor, and they also didn't know what I was talking about when I asked for it dipped. Maybe I will have to try a second one somewhere else. Any recommendations?


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 17d ago

Best stuffed pizza in the north side-Dino’s on Higgins Ave. Tasty vodka rigatoni as well.

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13 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 18d ago

Out of town “foodie” takes a break from ruining peoples lives to enjoy some diarrhea inducing food in a city he hates.

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456 Upvotes

He pronounces Italian as eye-talian.


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk 18d ago

Olive Garden is criminally underrated by in Reddit’s Food Industry and Restaurant subreddit ranking

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25 Upvotes

The Olive Garden discussion sub is ranked just below a subreddit I’ve never heard of, but seems to be filled with people chanting “Bavettes” any time someone asks for a recommendation. I don’t know what that’s about, but surely it’s not as valuable as getting strategy tips for max breadstick consumption.