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The Best Guide to Restaurants Featured in ‘The Bear’

Freshly updated with all the action from Season 3

by Sam Nelson and Ashok Selvam Updated
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Sydney isn’t sure about Season 3 either.
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by Sam Nelson and Ashok Selvam Updated

FX’s The Bear is a love letter to Chicago’s dining scene, shooting on location at numerous top restaurants complete with cameos from chefs and restaurateurs. For three seasons, the show has taken a delicious tour of the city and its suburbs, and you can follow along by visiting these 40 spots either depicted or mentioned in the series. As Season 3 dropped on Thursday, June 28, some venues may have been missed. Please sound off in the comments and let us know what we forgot.

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Superdawg Drive-In

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Superdawg is one of the most iconic places to get a Chicago dog, retaining its retro style and rooftop mascots Flaurie and Maurie since 1948. The restaurant can be spotted in the montage that opens Episode 7 of Season 1 and its hot dogs and fries are seen in their signature boxes at the party in Episode 5 of Season 2. The restaurant also has an outpost in suburban Wheeling.

6363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 763-0660
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Chiu Quon Bakery

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Chinatown’s oldest bakery is part of the Season 3, Episode 1 montage. 

2242 S Wentworth Ave (at 22nd Pl), Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 907-8888
(773) 907-8888
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Metro

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The Episode 7 montage is set to Sufjan Stevens’ “Chicago” and kicks off with a nod to the singer-songwriter’s performances at Metro. Since 1982, the independently operated Wrigleyville music venue has nurtured local talent and served as a showcase for national and international acts including R.E.M., Lizzo, and Chance the Rapper.

3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 549-4140
(773) 549-4140

Alice's Lounge

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Avondale dive bar Alice’s Lounge is renowned for its late-night karaoke, making it a great place for industry folk to blow off some steam. Despite feeling a bit out of place with her young classmates at culinary school, Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) fits right in when she joins them in Episode 5 of Season 2 to take some shots and perform “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” by Freddy Fender.

3556 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9382
(773) 279-9382

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Loaf Lounge

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Loaf Lounge co-owner and baker Sarah Mispagel served as a consultant for The Bear and she made the decadent chocolate cake that the Beef’s pastry chef Marcus (Lionel Boyce) portrays preparing in Season 1. Whole cakes are available to order with advance notice and slices are always served at the all-day cafe alongside sandwiches, rotating loaves of bread and other sweet treats.

2934 N Milwaukee Ave Suite E, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 904-7852
(773) 904-7852
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Trogo Kitchen & Market

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Trogo is the second-floor restaurant inside the Green Exchange building in Logan Square, overlooking the Kennedy Expressway’s Diversey exit. The cafe is home to various pop-ups and is the setting for The Bear’s pilot episode.

2545 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647
(773) 217-0450
(773) 217-0450

Gene & Jude's

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Another institution spotlighted in the Episode 7 montage, Gene & Jude’s has been slinging red hots topped with sport peppers, mustard, relish, onions, and crispy French fries since 1946, moving from Chicago to River Grove in 1950. Generations of customers have visited the small suburban space to scarf down Depression Dogs and tamales standing up. The restaurant doesn’t have any seats and it definitely doesn’t serve ketchup.

2720 N River Rd, River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 452-7634
(708) 452-7634

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Pizza Lobo

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Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) blissfully chows down on a slice of pepperoni pizza while standing in front of Pizza Lobo’s takeout window, making sure viewers know that Chicago isn’t just devoted to deep dish. She also tries to poach some workers catching a break in the alley that leads to Lobo’s kitchen. The restaurant also has a location in Andersonville and both offer large patios with fire pits and bocce courts, serving hot cocktails in the winter and frozen ones year round.

3000 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(312) 265-1745
(312) 265-1745

Pequod's Pizza

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Deep dish favorite Pequod’s is featured in Episode 7 of both season 1 and season 2, where it’s mutilated to present to tourists dining at Ever. No micro basil is required to enjoy the rich pie and its famous caramelized crust produced by burning mozzarella on the edges of a cast-iron pan is shorn away. This location has been around since 1992 and the Morton Grove original dates back to 1970.

2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-1512
(773) 327-1512

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Beck's Chicago

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While cameras never set food inside, Richie’s entry into Pequod’s in Season 2, Episode 7 gives viewers with a nice shot of Beck’s neon sign. Beck’s is a sports bar partial to Kansas City sports fans with some of the city’s best wings. It’s owned by the same team behind Toon’s, a venerable Lakeview bar.

2201 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 661-1573
(773) 661-1573

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Margie's Candies

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Episode 3 of Season 2 is named “Sundae” in honor of the treat that Sydney enjoys at Margie’s Candies. The ice cream parlor has been owned by the same family since 1933, serving generations of customers who will wait in lines that stretch around the block for a banana split on a hot summer day. A second location opened in North Center in 2005.

1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-1035
(773) 384-1035
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Giant

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Verdana French Bistro doesn’t actually exist — the scene in “Sundae” where Sydney visits the restaurant to get advice was filmed at Logan Square’s Giant and its actual chefs can be seen working in the background. Grab a seat at the kitchen counter or on the patio for tempura trout roe bites, a beautiful plate of pasta, and a spritz.

3209 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0997
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The Joinery

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Crews spent about five days in March at this Logan Square private event space. They used real farmers market vendors, which is why Jerry Boone of Beloit, Wisconsin’s Froggy Meadows Farm appears and delivers the memorable line, “What grows together, goes together.” Courtney Storer asked Jason Hammel of James Beard winner Lula Cafe for suggestions for farmers, and Boone’s name was floated. This happens in Episode 4, Season 3.

2533 West Homer Street, Chicago, Illinois 60647
Jerry Boone, a farmer, stands in front of his farm.
Jerry Boone at this Wisconsin farm.
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Roeser's Bakery

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Marcus gets inspiration for his Season 1 doughnut experiments by visiting Roeser’s, Chicago’s oldest family-owned bakery — residing in Humboldt Park since 1911. While it’s best known for its custom cakes, Roeser’s offers a wide selection of seasonal treats and is a particularly popular place to pick up paczki on Fat Tuesday.

3216 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-6900
(773) 489-6900

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Johnnie's Beef

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While Mr. Beef is the primary inspiration for the Beef on The Bear, the show also nods to another iconic Italian beef joint as part of the Episode 7 montage. Open since 1961, suburban spot Johnnie’s Beef has piled its signature sandwiches with giardiniera and also dished out hot dogs and charcoal-grilled Italian sausages. Finish the meal by cooling off with a lemon Italian ice.

7500 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6000
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Jetro/Restaurant Depot

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It’s not a restaurant, but most industry members are familiar with the Depot on Goose Island. In Season 3, Episode 8, a pregnant Natalie needs a solo adventure to replenish C-folds, so she hits up the store... and promptly goes into labor. Kind of a nightmare scenario for many.

1030 W Division St (at N Cherry Ave), Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 255-0403
(312) 255-0403
The aisles at Restaurant Depot. Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

Tortello

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This Wicker Park pasta restaurant is all over town, as many grocery stores carry its products. Co-owner Dario Monni waves at the camera from the restaurant’s kitchen.

1746 W Division St (Wood), Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 360-1293
(773) 360-1293
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Dario Monni (left) and wife Jill Gray.
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Doma Cafe

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This River North cafe, known for its cevapcici and other Balkan delights, is seen in Episode 7, Season 3. It’s the site for Shapiro and Syd’s meeting when Shapiro attempts to poach Syd so she can work at his new restaurant. The scene takes place on the back patio.

946 N Orleans St (Oak), Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 643-0527
(312) 643-0527

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Kasama

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The first stop on Sydney’s Chicago food tour in Episode 3 of Season 2 is Kasama, where she feasts on mushroom adobo, a longanisa sausage sandwich with hashbrowns, and a mango tart. America’s only Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, Kasama offers baked goods and casual fare in the morning and transitions to a tasting menu at night. Chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon won the James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Great Lakes award in 2023. Kwon appears again in Season 3, Episode 2. Flores gets a photo-only cameo.

1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 697-3790
(773) 697-3790

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Potash Markets

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Receipts from Potash Markets and Whole Foods can be spotted in Carmy’s (Jeremy Allen White) apartment and he’s shopping there when he runs into his childhood crush. Potash has been selling locally sourced meat, produce, wine, and beer in the Gold Coast since 1950. It also offers catering and party platters.

875 N State St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-4200
(312) 266-4200

Lao Peng You

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Sydney stops at Lao Peng You in “Sundae” for hand-rolled dumplings served in broth from brothers Daniel and Eric Wat, who also dish out a variety of noodle soups, sandwiches, and made-to-order lamb-cumin bread at their BYOB West Town restaurant. Spots are first-come, first-served as the small West Town space and there tend to be long waits for either a table or to-go order, so a bit of patience is required.

2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(872) 206-8624
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The Green Door Tavern

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Located just next door to Mr. Beef, the Green Door Tavern is visible in several shots and Richie mentions its closing in Season 1 as evidence that the neighborhood is changing. But just like River North isn’t nearly as gritty as it’s portrayed in the show, the bar dating back to 1921 is alive and well, continuing to serve an excellent selection of beer and whiskey along with classic pub grub. Be sure to visit the Drifter, the speakeasy hidden in the basement.

678 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 664-5496
(312) 664-5496

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Mr. Beef

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The Bear creator Christopher Storer spent time working at Mr. Beef and shot scenes both on location at the River North restaurant and in a soundstage recreation of the space. Joe Zucchero, who founded the restaurant in 1979, died in 2023, but his son Chris has taken over and made a few cameos on the show. The Beef may have transformed into a fine dining establishment but Mr. Beef is still slinging its iconic sandwiches.

666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 337-8500
(312) 337-8500

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Schneider Deli

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The Jewish deli, which recently opened for dinner, inside the Ohio House Motel is part of the Season 3, Episode 1 montage.

600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
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The corned beef at Schneider Deli.
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Ed Debevic's

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Despite having no restaurant experience, Carmy’s dad was inspired to open the Beef after a visit to Ed Debevic’s. Open since 1984, the ’50s-themed diner in Streeterville is known for its sassy servers who dress in costume and sometimes dance on the soda counter. Popular with families and parties, the spot features a huge menu including skillets, pancakes, sliders, and floats.

159 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 374-8497
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D'Amato's Bakery

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The legendary Italian bakery has both a public-facing storefront, as well as a bakery facility down the street on Grand Avenue where it bakes breads for wholesale customers. As part of the Episode 1, Season 3 montage, cameras capture footage of the bakery facility.

1124 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 733-5456
(312) 733-5456

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Michael Jordan's Steak House

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Marcus mentions his love for the double-smoked maple-glazed bacon at Michael Jordan’s Steak House in Season 1. The Bulls legend’s Magnificent Mile restaurant is a place to splurge, serving flights of filet mignon and New York strip along with warm lobster tail and 23-layer chocolate cake. There’s even a $75 cocktail made with Jordan’s favorite rye and tequila for those really looking to go all out. There’s also a little ’90s Bulls story in Episode 4, Season 2 with Luca in Copenhagen.

505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 321-8823
(312) 321-8823

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Ever Restaurant

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Ever is the centerpiece of Episode 7 of Season 2, as Richie stages at a fictional version of the restaurant with three Michelin stars (in reality Ever holds two stars) and Olivia Colman in the kitchen. Chef Curtis Duffy doesn’t appear in the episode, but viewers can spot his hands plating a few dishes on the restaurant’s 8- to 10-course tasting menu. Many of Ever’s front-of-house staff also appear in the show, so diners might recognize their server. Viewers repeatedly revisit the restaurant through flashbacks in Season 3 culminating with Episode 10, where food luminaries convene for a final service. Don’t worry, the restaurant is still open. Make a reservation through Tock.

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1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

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After Lounge

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Located next door to Ever, After served as the set for the Copenhagen restaurant where Marcus studies under handsome pastry chef Luca (Will Poulter) in Episode 4. The lounge offers Ever diners a place to extend their meal with a dramatic cocktail but is also a more affordable place for diners to try a bit of chef Curtis Duffy’s food, with dishes including lamb ribs and duck wings.

The bar appears again in Episode 1, Season 3. The private room, shaped like a lighthouse behind the bar, is where Carmy sketches.

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1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

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Metric Coffee

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This West Town coffeemaker has a small cafe, and viewers are treated to some back-of-the-house action, with beans being poured.

2021 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 982-2196
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Publican Quality Meats

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Sydney drops by Public Quality Meats in Episode 3 of Season 2 to get some advice from head butcher and chef de cuisine Rob Levitt, who used his own personal experience for his dialogue. The butcher shop offers sausage and steaks from local farms, plus deli meats cured, cooked, and smoked on site and served on slices from sibling spot Publican Quality Bread.

825 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 445-8977
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Elske

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When Sydney calls in a favor to get kitchen space at the end of Season 2, Episode 3, she heads to Elske to experiment with pasta after being welcomed by executive chef David Posey, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife and pastry chef Anna Posey. The Michelin-starred spot offers both a Scandinavian-inspired tasting menu and a la carte dishes made with seasonal, local ingredients. Anna Posey, a 2024 James Beard Award finalist, appears in Episode 10, Season 3, as well.

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1314
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Avec

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Avec hosted The Bear’s writers several times as they researched the world of fine dining by chatting with chef Dylan Patel and Donnie Madia, the co-founder of One Off Hospitality. Madia plays a big role in Episode 3 as he gives Sydney advice on hospitality, while Patel, general manager Claire McDonal, and many other Avec employees are seen going through a pre-service and spotlighting the Mediterranean restaurant’s popular short rib hummus.

615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 377-2002
(312) 377-2002

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Kendall College

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While the Bear is under construction, Nina trains at Kendall College to take over as sous chef. The Loop school offers a highly regarded culinary arts and hospitality management program. Students hone their skills in the Kendall College Dining Room, which makes it one of the most affordable tasting menus in town. It also periodically hosts meals from star alumni. Make a reservation through Tock.

18 S Michigan Ave 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
(888) 905-3632
(888) 905-3632

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Lou Mitchell's

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One of the city’s oldest diners is part of the Season 3, Episode 1, montage. There are even shots of doughnuts in the fryer.

565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 939-3111
(312) 939-3111
The Lou Mitchell’s neon sign. Ashok Selvam/Eater Chicago

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Ceres Cafe

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Ceres Cafe serves as the namesake for Episode 6 of Season 1, where Carmy’s brother Mikey (Jon Bernthal) tells the story of a wild night at the bar in the lobby of the Board of Trade building. Open since 1967, the bar is known for its faceless art deco statue of the namesake goddess and its strong cocktails that make it a favorite for after-work drinks.

141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 427-3443
(312) 427-3443

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Jim's Original

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This late-night street foot spot, famous for its Maxwell Street Polish, is in the montage in Episode 1, Season 3. We get to see the exterior and practically smell the onions on the inside from the original location.

16 E 95th St (btwn Wabash & State), Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 733-7820
(312) 733-7820
A yellow and orange walk-up street food stand with a large sign that reads “Jim’s Original.” Kim Kovacik/Eater Chicago

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Xurro

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As Tina struggles to find employment, searching for a job while riding the CTA, we cruise by Xurro’s Pilsen location. Xurro is a mini-chain selling Mexican desserts.

1711 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 823-9571
(773) 823-9571

Vienna Beef

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The hot dog factory is a Chicago classic, and viewers get to see how the proverbial sausage is made in Episode 1, Season 3.

1000 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 650-9864
(773) 650-9864

Birrieria Zaragoza

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This Eater 38-approved family-owned restaurant has been a favorite of the cast since Season 1. In Season 3, the restaurant is part of a montage.

4852 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-3700
(773) 523-3700

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Superdawg Drive-In

6363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Superdawg is one of the most iconic places to get a Chicago dog, retaining its retro style and rooftop mascots Flaurie and Maurie since 1948. The restaurant can be spotted in the montage that opens Episode 7 of Season 1 and its hot dogs and fries are seen in their signature boxes at the party in Episode 5 of Season 2. The restaurant also has an outpost in suburban Wheeling.

6363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 763-0660
(773) 763-0660

Chiu Quon Bakery

2242 S Wentworth Ave (at 22nd Pl), Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown’s oldest bakery is part of the Season 3, Episode 1 montage. 

2242 S Wentworth Ave (at 22nd Pl), Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 907-8888
(773) 907-8888
A close up of egg tarts. Jack X. Li/Eater Chicago

Metro

3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613

The Episode 7 montage is set to Sufjan Stevens’ “Chicago” and kicks off with a nod to the singer-songwriter’s performances at Metro. Since 1982, the independently operated Wrigleyville music venue has nurtured local talent and served as a showcase for national and international acts including R.E.M., Lizzo, and Chance the Rapper.

3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 549-4140
(773) 549-4140

Alice's Lounge

3556 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Avondale dive bar Alice’s Lounge is renowned for its late-night karaoke, making it a great place for industry folk to blow off some steam. Despite feeling a bit out of place with her young classmates at culinary school, Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) fits right in when she joins them in Episode 5 of Season 2 to take some shots and perform “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” by Freddy Fender.

3556 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9382
(773) 279-9382

Loaf Lounge

2934 N Milwaukee Ave Suite E, Chicago, IL 60618

Loaf Lounge co-owner and baker Sarah Mispagel served as a consultant for The Bear and she made the decadent chocolate cake that the Beef’s pastry chef Marcus (Lionel Boyce) portrays preparing in Season 1. Whole cakes are available to order with advance notice and slices are always served at the all-day cafe alongside sandwiches, rotating loaves of bread and other sweet treats.

2934 N Milwaukee Ave Suite E, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 904-7852
(773) 904-7852
A big slice of triple layer chocolate cake. Garrett Sweet/Eater Chicago

Trogo Kitchen & Market

2545 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647

Trogo is the second-floor restaurant inside the Green Exchange building in Logan Square, overlooking the Kennedy Expressway’s Diversey exit. The cafe is home to various pop-ups and is the setting for The Bear’s pilot episode.

2545 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647
(773) 217-0450
(773) 217-0450

Gene & Jude's

2720 N River Rd, River Grove, IL 60171

Another institution spotlighted in the Episode 7 montage, Gene & Jude’s has been slinging red hots topped with sport peppers, mustard, relish, onions, and crispy French fries since 1946, moving from Chicago to River Grove in 1950. Generations of customers have visited the small suburban space to scarf down Depression Dogs and tamales standing up. The restaurant doesn’t have any seats and it definitely doesn’t serve ketchup.

2720 N River Rd, River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 452-7634
(708) 452-7634

Pizza Lobo

3000 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) blissfully chows down on a slice of pepperoni pizza while standing in front of Pizza Lobo’s takeout window, making sure viewers know that Chicago isn’t just devoted to deep dish. She also tries to poach some workers catching a break in the alley that leads to Lobo’s kitchen. The restaurant also has a location in Andersonville and both offer large patios with fire pits and bocce courts, serving hot cocktails in the winter and frozen ones year round.

3000 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(312) 265-1745
(312) 265-1745

Pequod's Pizza

2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Deep dish favorite Pequod’s is featured in Episode 7 of both season 1 and season 2, where it’s mutilated to present to tourists dining at Ever. No micro basil is required to enjoy the rich pie and its famous caramelized crust produced by burning mozzarella on the edges of a cast-iron pan is shorn away. This location has been around since 1992 and the Morton Grove original dates back to 1970.

2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-1512
(773) 327-1512

Beck's Chicago

2201 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

While cameras never set food inside, Richie’s entry into Pequod’s in Season 2, Episode 7 gives viewers with a nice shot of Beck’s neon sign. Beck’s is a sports bar partial to Kansas City sports fans with some of the city’s best wings. It’s owned by the same team behind Toon’s, a venerable Lakeview bar.

2201 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 661-1573
(773) 661-1573

Margie's Candies

1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Episode 3 of Season 2 is named “Sundae” in honor of the treat that Sydney enjoys at Margie’s Candies. The ice cream parlor has been owned by the same family since 1933, serving generations of customers who will wait in lines that stretch around the block for a banana split on a hot summer day. A second location opened in North Center in 2005.

1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-1035
(773) 384-1035
The exterior of an ice cream parlor at night with red neon letters reading “Margie’s Candies” in script. Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

Giant

3209 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Verdana French Bistro doesn’t actually exist — the scene in “Sundae” where Sydney visits the restaurant to get advice was filmed at Logan Square’s Giant and its actual chefs can be seen working in the background. Grab a seat at the kitchen counter or on the patio for tempura trout roe bites, a beautiful plate of pasta, and a spritz.

3209 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0997
(773) 252-0997

The Joinery

2533 West Homer Street, Chicago, Illinois 60647

Crews spent about five days in March at this Logan Square private event space. They used real farmers market vendors, which is why Jerry Boone of Beloit, Wisconsin’s Froggy Meadows Farm appears and delivers the memorable line, “What grows together, goes together.” Courtney Storer asked Jason Hammel of James Beard winner Lula Cafe for suggestions for farmers, and Boone’s name was floated. This happens in Episode 4, Season 3.

2533 West Homer Street, Chicago, Illinois 60647
Jerry Boone, a farmer, stands in front of his farm.
Jerry Boone at this Wisconsin farm.
Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

Roeser's Bakery

3216 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Marcus gets inspiration for his Season 1 doughnut experiments by visiting Roeser’s, Chicago’s oldest family-owned bakery — residing in Humboldt Park since 1911. While it’s best known for its custom cakes, Roeser’s offers a wide selection of seasonal treats and is a particularly popular place to pick up paczki on Fat Tuesday.

3216 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-6900
(773) 489-6900

Johnnie's Beef

7500 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

While Mr. Beef is the primary inspiration for the Beef on The Bear, the show also nods to another iconic Italian beef joint as part of the Episode 7 montage. Open since 1961, suburban spot Johnnie’s Beef has piled its signature sandwiches with giardiniera and also dished out hot dogs and charcoal-grilled Italian sausages. Finish the meal by cooling off with a lemon Italian ice.

7500 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6000
(708) 452-6000

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Jetro/Restaurant Depot

1030 W Division St (at N Cherry Ave), Chicago, IL 60642

It’s not a restaurant, but most industry members are familiar with the Depot on Goose Island. In Season 3, Episode 8, a pregnant Natalie needs a solo adventure to replenish C-folds, so she hits up the store... and promptly goes into labor. Kind of a nightmare scenario for many.

1030 W Division St (at N Cherry Ave), Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 255-0403
(312) 255-0403
The aisles at Restaurant Depot. Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

Tortello

1746 W Division St (Wood), Chicago, IL 60622

This Wicker Park pasta restaurant is all over town, as many grocery stores carry its products. Co-owner Dario Monni waves at the camera from the restaurant’s kitchen.

1746 W Division St (Wood), Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 360-1293
(773) 360-1293
A couple smiling and citing next to a window side table.
Dario Monni (left) and wife Jill Gray.
Tortello/John Khuu

Doma Cafe

946 N Orleans St (Oak), Chicago, IL 60610

This River North cafe, known for its cevapcici and other Balkan delights, is seen in Episode 7, Season 3. It’s the site for Shapiro and Syd’s meeting when Shapiro attempts to poach Syd so she can work at his new restaurant. The scene takes place on the back patio.

946 N Orleans St (Oak), Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 643-0527
(312) 643-0527

Kasama

1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

The first stop on Sydney’s Chicago food tour in Episode 3 of Season 2 is Kasama, where she feasts on mushroom adobo, a longanisa sausage sandwich with hashbrowns, and a mango tart. America’s only Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, Kasama offers baked goods and casual fare in the morning and transitions to a tasting menu at night. Chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon won the James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Great Lakes award in 2023. Kwon appears again in Season 3, Episode 2. Flores gets a photo-only cameo.

1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 697-3790
(773) 697-3790

Potash Markets

875 N State St, Chicago, IL 60611

Receipts from Potash Markets and Whole Foods can be spotted in Carmy’s (Jeremy Allen White) apartment and he’s shopping there when he runs into his childhood crush. Potash has been selling locally sourced meat, produce, wine, and beer in the Gold Coast since 1950. It also offers catering and party platters.

875 N State St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-4200
(312) 266-4200

Lao Peng You

2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Sydney stops at Lao Peng You in “Sundae” for hand-rolled dumplings served in broth from brothers Daniel and Eric Wat, who also dish out a variety of noodle soups, sandwiches, and made-to-order lamb-cumin bread at their BYOB West Town restaurant. Spots are first-come, first-served as the small West Town space and there tend to be long waits for either a table or to-go order, so a bit of patience is required.

2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(872) 206-8624
(872) 206-8624

The Green Door Tavern

678 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654

Located just next door to Mr. Beef, the Green Door Tavern is visible in several shots and Richie mentions its closing in Season 1 as evidence that the neighborhood is changing. But just like River North isn’t nearly as gritty as it’s portrayed in the show, the bar dating back to 1921 is alive and well, continuing to serve an excellent selection of beer and whiskey along with classic pub grub. Be sure to visit the Drifter, the speakeasy hidden in the basement.

678 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 664-5496
(312) 664-5496

Mr. Beef

666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654

The Bear creator Christopher Storer spent time working at Mr. Beef and shot scenes both on location at the River North restaurant and in a soundstage recreation of the space. Joe Zucchero, who founded the restaurant in 1979, died in 2023, but his son Chris has taken over and made a few cameos on the show. The Beef may have transformed into a fine dining establishment but Mr. Beef is still slinging its iconic sandwiches.

666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 337-8500
(312) 337-8500

Schneider Deli

600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

The Jewish deli, which recently opened for dinner, inside the Ohio House Motel is part of the Season 3, Episode 1 montage.

600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
A plate with a thick corned beef sandwich.
The corned beef at Schneider Deli.
Tim McCoy/Schneider Deli

Ed Debevic's

159 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

Despite having no restaurant experience, Carmy’s dad was inspired to open the Beef after a visit to Ed Debevic’s. Open since 1984, the ’50s-themed diner in Streeterville is known for its sassy servers who dress in costume and sometimes dance on the soda counter. Popular with families and parties, the spot features a huge menu including skillets, pancakes, sliders, and floats.

159 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 374-8497
(312) 374-8497

D'Amato's Bakery

1124 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL 60642

The legendary Italian bakery has both a public-facing storefront, as well as a bakery facility down the street on Grand Avenue where it bakes breads for wholesale customers. As part of the Episode 1, Season 3 montage, cameras capture footage of the bakery facility.

1124 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 733-5456
(312) 733-5456

Michael Jordan's Steak House

505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Marcus mentions his love for the double-smoked maple-glazed bacon at Michael Jordan’s Steak House in Season 1. The Bulls legend’s Magnificent Mile restaurant is a place to splurge, serving flights of filet mignon and New York strip along with warm lobster tail and 23-layer chocolate cake. There’s even a $75 cocktail made with Jordan’s favorite rye and tequila for those really looking to go all out. There’s also a little ’90s Bulls story in Episode 4, Season 2 with Luca in Copenhagen.

505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 321-8823
(312) 321-8823

Ever Restaurant

1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Ever is the centerpiece of Episode 7 of Season 2, as Richie stages at a fictional version of the restaurant with three Michelin stars (in reality Ever holds two stars) and Olivia Colman in the kitchen. Chef Curtis Duffy doesn’t appear in the episode, but viewers can spot his hands plating a few dishes on the restaurant’s 8- to 10-course tasting menu. Many of Ever’s front-of-house staff also appear in the show, so diners might recognize their server. Viewers repeatedly revisit the restaurant through flashbacks in Season 3 culminating with Episode 10, where food luminaries convene for a final service. Don’t worry, the restaurant is still open. Make a reservation through Tock.

1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

After Lounge

1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Located next door to Ever, After served as the set for the Copenhagen restaurant where Marcus studies under handsome pastry chef Luca (Will Poulter) in Episode 4. The lounge offers Ever diners a place to extend their meal with a dramatic cocktail but is also a more affordable place for diners to try a bit of chef Curtis Duffy’s food, with dishes including lamb ribs and duck wings.

The bar appears again in Episode 1, Season 3. The private room, shaped like a lighthouse behind the bar, is where Carmy sketches.

1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Metric Coffee

2021 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612

This West Town coffeemaker has a small cafe, and viewers are treated to some back-of-the-house action, with beans being poured.

2021 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 982-2196
(312) 982-2196

Publican Quality Meats

825 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

Sydney drops by Public Quality Meats in Episode 3 of Season 2 to get some advice from head butcher and chef de cuisine Rob Levitt, who used his own personal experience for his dialogue. The butcher shop offers sausage and steaks from local farms, plus deli meats cured, cooked, and smoked on site and served on slices from sibling spot Publican Quality Bread.

825 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 445-8977
(312) 445-8977

Elske

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

When Sydney calls in a favor to get kitchen space at the end of Season 2, Episode 3, she heads to Elske to experiment with pasta after being welcomed by executive chef David Posey, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife and pastry chef Anna Posey. The Michelin-starred spot offers both a Scandinavian-inspired tasting menu and a la carte dishes made with seasonal, local ingredients. Anna Posey, a 2024 James Beard Award finalist, appears in Episode 10, Season 3, as well.

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1314
(312) 733-1314

Avec

615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Avec hosted The Bear’s writers several times as they researched the world of fine dining by chatting with chef Dylan Patel and Donnie Madia, the co-founder of One Off Hospitality. Madia plays a big role in Episode 3 as he gives Sydney advice on hospitality, while Patel, general manager Claire McDonal, and many other Avec employees are seen going through a pre-service and spotlighting the Mediterranean restaurant’s popular short rib hummus.

615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 377-2002
(312) 377-2002

Kendall College

18 S Michigan Ave 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603

While the Bear is under construction, Nina trains at Kendall College to take over as sous chef. The Loop school offers a highly regarded culinary arts and hospitality management program. Students hone their skills in the Kendall College Dining Room, which makes it one of the most affordable tasting menus in town. It also periodically hosts meals from star alumni. Make a reservation through Tock.

18 S Michigan Ave 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
(888) 905-3632
(888) 905-3632

Lou Mitchell's

565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL 60661

One of the city’s oldest diners is part of the Season 3, Episode 1, montage. There are even shots of doughnuts in the fryer.

565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 939-3111
(312) 939-3111
The Lou Mitchell’s neon sign. Ashok Selvam/Eater Chicago

Ceres Cafe

141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Ceres Cafe serves as the namesake for Episode 6 of Season 1, where Carmy’s brother Mikey (Jon Bernthal) tells the story of a wild night at the bar in the lobby of the Board of Trade building. Open since 1967, the bar is known for its faceless art deco statue of the namesake goddess and its strong cocktails that make it a favorite for after-work drinks.

141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 427-3443
(312) 427-3443

Jim's Original

16 E 95th St (btwn Wabash & State), Chicago, IL 60619

This late-night street foot spot, famous for its Maxwell Street Polish, is in the montage in Episode 1, Season 3. We get to see the exterior and practically smell the onions on the inside from the original location.

16 E 95th St (btwn Wabash & State), Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 733-7820
(312) 733-7820
A yellow and orange walk-up street food stand with a large sign that reads “Jim’s Original.” Kim Kovacik/Eater Chicago

Xurro

1711 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

As Tina struggles to find employment, searching for a job while riding the CTA, we cruise by Xurro’s Pilsen location. Xurro is a mini-chain selling Mexican desserts.

1711 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 823-9571
(773) 823-9571

Vienna Beef

1000 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609

The hot dog factory is a Chicago classic, and viewers get to see how the proverbial sausage is made in Episode 1, Season 3.

1000 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 650-9864
(773) 650-9864

Birrieria Zaragoza

4852 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

This Eater 38-approved family-owned restaurant has been a favorite of the cast since Season 1. In Season 3, the restaurant is part of a montage.

4852 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-3700
(773) 523-3700

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