River North Food Walking Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
4.7
125shannonb
127 days ago
I really enjoyed the food tour. There was a wide variety of food. The pace was great. Our guide Adelina made it a 10/10 experience. She made everyone feed heard. For me the highlight was the donut. We also had pizza, hot dog, tacos and gelato. All excellent choices. I loved seeing this part of Chicago.
On our 3 hour food walking tour of Chicago, you will taste delectable foods from 5 different delicious places. Tease your tastebuds as you savor foods from Chicago's best deep dish pizza restaurant, Rick Bayless' amazing Mexican fare and more. In addition to all the delicious food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. We have vegetarian options at all the food stops and can accommodate other dietary restrictions with advance notice. Join us on a culinary adventure of Chicago's River North neighborhood. We've done all the delicious research to showcase the best eats in Chicago. Wear your comfy shoes, bring your appetite and we'll take care of the rest...
Departure Point
- We will be meeting outside in front of the main entrance to the Merchandise Mart. You will see the Chicago River and large statues that resemble pez dispensers to know you are in the right location.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Doughnut Vault401 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60654The Doughnut Vault: Food & Wine Magazine named it the best doughnut in America.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria410 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Rudy Malnati is generally considered to be the inventor of Chicago deep-dish pizza. (est. 1971)Duration: 20 minutesStop At: XOCO65 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless is one of the best known chefs for Mexican cuisine in America.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Club Lago331 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654Delicious, authentic Northern Italian fare made with love by third generation owners in this “Real Chicago” historic tavern since 1952.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Cafe Cremerie615 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654European-style cafe featuring exquisite sweets, savory bites, rich coffee, and a curated selection of wines.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Wrigley Building400-410 Michigan Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisThe Wrigley Building is a skyscraper located at 400–410 North Michigan Avenue on Chicago's Near North SideDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Merchandise Mart222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IllinoisLarge shopping center includes diverse wholesale shops with apparel, home goods, accessories & more.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Food tasting
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
On our 3 hour food walking tour of Chicago, you will taste delectable foods from 5 different delicious places. Tease your tastebuds as you savor foods from Chicago's best deep dish pizza restaurant, Rick Bayless' amazing Mexican fare and more. In addition to all the delicious food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. We have vegetarian options at all the food stops and can accommodate other dietary restrictions with advance notice. Join us on a culinary adventure of Chicago's River North neighborhood. We've done all the delicious research to showcase the best eats in Chicago. Wear your comfy shoes, bring your appetite and we'll take care of the rest...
Departure Point
- We will be meeting outside in front of the main entrance to the Merchandise Mart. You will see the Chicago River and large statues that resemble pez dispensers to know you are in the right location.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Doughnut Vault401 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60654The Doughnut Vault: Food & Wine Magazine named it the best doughnut in America.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria410 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Rudy Malnati is generally considered to be the inventor of Chicago deep-dish pizza. (est. 1971)Duration: 20 minutesStop At: XOCO65 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless is one of the best known chefs for Mexican cuisine in America.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Club Lago331 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654Delicious, authentic Northern Italian fare made with love by third generation owners in this “Real Chicago” historic tavern since 1952.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Cafe Cremerie615 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654European-style cafe featuring exquisite sweets, savory bites, rich coffee, and a curated selection of wines.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Wrigley Building400-410 Michigan Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisThe Wrigley Building is a skyscraper located at 400–410 North Michigan Avenue on Chicago's Near North SideDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Merchandise Mart222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IllinoisLarge shopping center includes diverse wholesale shops with apparel, home goods, accessories & more.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Food tasting
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Need To Know Info
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125shannonb
I really enjoyed the food tour. There was a wide variety of food. The pace was great. Our guide Adelina made it a 10/10 experience. She made everyone feed heard. For me the highlight was the donut. We also had pizza, hot dog, tacos and gelato. All excellent choices. I loved seeing this part of Chicago.
Richard_M
This needs two ratings. Our guide Ben G gets 4.5 for his friendliness and engagement and resident knowledge. Supremely nice guy. The "food" component for the price? 2 stars. The 5 food stops did not merit the elevated price. I expect food tours to be more $$ but this was NOT worth the money.
Kim_V
Along with the food, you get stories and info about the food, and great general info about Chicago. More than enough food to be a long lunch. Lots of walking but plenty to see and stories enjoy along the way so it goes by easily. End of tour is different location than starting point (20 min walk away), so plan accordingly when considering parking or your next activity. We had a great time.
D5462FGjosephc
09/07/25 - My partner and I joined another couple for the sidewalk food tour and it was amazing. Ben E. was our tour guide and he brought us to the most beautiful restaurants which offered delicious foods. We walked throughout Chicago and Ben walked us through the history of this city. 👍👍👍👍👍
rahjam
We had an amazing experience with Lauren. She was VERY knowledgeable about the city and the food was so good!!! I also liked that we had a smaller group compared to other tour companies, it made the experience more personal and we could hear and see what Lauren was talking about.