Discover Chicago’s hottest foodie neighborhood as you nosh on cuisine from the master chefs that started a dining revolution.

Duration

3 Hours

About

• Discover a locals foodie paradise in Chicago's West Loop as you eat your way through famous restaurants and artisan hotspots.
• Enjoy the dazzling neighborhood charm and hidden cultural gems off-the-beaten-path as you taste signature food and drink with a local guide.
• The perfect experience for visitors looking for a genuine foodie discovery or Chicago natives looking to reengage with the new West Loop.

What to Expect

On our #1 TripAdvisor Rated Gateway To The West Loop Food Tour, you’ll experience an impressive introduction and subsequent deep dive into the West Loop’s renowned and extensive food and restaurant scene. You’ll enjoy a leisurely stroll down Randolph Street, often referred to as “Chicago’s Best Foodie Street”, and learn why this distinction comes as no surprise to locals living in the area as its home to a unique mixture of James Beard Award-winning chefs, old school diners, Chicago-based breweries and eclectic dive bars. The diversity of this culinary hub allows us to feature chefs ranging from the founder of a burger bar that’s rated by the Food Network as one of the best hamburgers in the country, to an award-winning restaurant that has created over 1,500 different pizza recipes.

In the West Loop, the past is ever-present among the historic facades of what once was a meat-packing and warehouse district revolutionized into the delicious Restaurant Row of today. At the turn of the 20th century, famous Chicago urban planner and architect Daniel Burnham articulated his vision for the West Loop moving forward as “the gateway from the West to the Loop.” This experience is truly that- an introduction, or Gateway, to the West Loop’s renowned and extensive food scene.

You’ll get to escape the crowds of downtown and really get a glimpse of daily life while tasting the best of what Chicago has to offer. You’ll be sampling everything from artisan handmade bonbons to a typical Roman street food snack. Along the way, your expert guide will educate and entertain you with stories and insights into the West Loop culture, architecture and history, while exploring the areas most fascinating offbeat landmarks. Join us today on the Gateway To the West Loop Food Tour and connect with local, authentic Chicago foods in unexpected ways!

Where We'll Eat

Bonci Pizza Rome-based Italian import selling scissor-cut slices featuring distinctive toppings, sold by weight.

Nonna's & Formento's Owner John Ross and Executive Chef Todd Stein bring a sense of warmth, family and unforgettable food that is reminiscent of Sunday family dinners at Ross' grandma's house.

Urban Belly at TimeOut Marketplace Chef Bill Kim was born in Seoul and raised in Chicago. He was trained in classical French cooking, but these days, he's created his own signature style that plays homage to his Asian roots.

Good Ambler (Excludes Evening Tours) Artisanal bon bons made in-house by Chef Kevin McCormick and his team. They utilize different single-origin chocolates, all with unique tasting notes, to pair with a complimentary flavor of ganache.

Molly's Cupcakes Inspired by the owner's third grade teacher, everyone who tries these cupcakes thinks they're the best cupcakes ever! Plus, a portion of their profits are donated directly to schools in our community.