Everyone outside of Illinois seems to think that the only pizza you can find in Illinois is deep-dish, Chicago-style pizza. It's somewhat ironic to see that a well-respected food magazine's pick for Illinois' "must-visit" pizzeria specializes in tavern-style pizza.
You may not remember (depending on your age) Jack in the Box restaurants in Illinois, but we had them. It's been awhile since Jack in the Box was on anyone's radar in this state because the last one closed back in 1980, but it appears that's about to change.
With an estimated 80,000-plus burger operations currently in operation across the United States, trying to pick the best ones in every single state is no easy task. Let's take a look at which Illinois burger joint stands above all others, and while we're at it, we'll take a look at the best burger joints in our neighboring Midwestern states.
Guy Fieri has a thing for soft pretzels, and one of his favorite places to get them in burger form is right here in Illinois, at a spot known for rocking serious flavor.