Newish Israeli and Middle Eastern restaurant Fiya in Andersonville is bringing its take on the food of the Levant to Hanukkah tables with a duo of latkes — one “regular,” the other made with spiced sweet potatoes. They come with creme fraiche and apple-pomegranate sauce, and are available through the restaurant’s holiday menu for four, available in meat and vegetarian varieties. Order online via Toast.

Israeli and Middle Eastern smash hit Galit in Lincoln Park from decorated chef Zach Engel has a latke set he’s dubbed “3 Big Ones & All the Dips.” As promised, his lakes are enormous and come with fun dips including herby labneh (everything bagel spice), apple butter (date molasses, urfa bieber), creamy pearl onions (harissa, parsley), and pickled apples (green coriander, olive oil). Place preorders online via Toast.

The team at Table, Donkey and Stick has brought back its ultra-crispy bite-size version of latkes for another year, transforming the potato delights into an addictive, snackable form. Bubbe and zayde may not recognize them on sight, but just one bite will get them on board. Order online via Tock under a la carte small plates.

Perched on the border of Ukrainian Village and Humboldt Park, Heritage gives latkes an extra boost and helps patrons skip a step by frying grated apple right in there with the potatoes. Those looking for more of a good thing can top ‘em off with creme fraiche and roasted apple butter. They’re available to order a al carte or in concert with options like duck confit matzo ball soup via Tock.

Both of chef C.J. Jacobson’s Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ restaurants are upping 2020’s latke game with an unusual submission featuring Parmesan and Brussels sprouts. The creative take is part of Aba and Ema’s Hanukkah dinner package for groups of two, four, or six. It also proffers roasted brisket with pine nut gremolata, thyme-roasted carrots and labneh, and more. Call (773) 645-1400 (Aba in Fulton Market), (312) 527-5586 (Ema in Streeterville) or order online via Tock.

A homing beacon for local Jews of Eastern European origin, Manny’s Deli in South Loop has loyally served Chicago since 1942. Its latkes are of the large, hefty variety — no thin, lacy pancakes here — and are available year round. For Hanukkah, the team features a heart-stopping sandwich of sliced pastrami and cheese loaded between two crispy golden disks. “Very popular this time of year,” fourth-generation owner Danny Raskin attests. Order online via Toast.