Ultimate Chicago Food Tour: West Loop Neighborhood
3 hours
Max 12 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Chicago, USA
Full description
Chicago is a city of innovation, and it doesn't hold back when it comes to food! On this tour, you’ll eat your way through Chicago's former meatpacking district-turned-dining destination, sampling everything from deep dish to donuts. Learn the rags-to-riches story of the area, and how a celebrity and hard-working local restauranteurs turned it around. From market stalls to pastry shops and everything in between, you'll experience the best food the West Loop has to offer in one epic morning.
Stop At: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Description: There’s no better way to begin a food tour of Chicago than with a quintessential classic: deep-dish pizza. To fuel this journey through the West Loop, your small group will start with a slice of tomato-filled, cheesy goodness at the oldest family name in Chicago pizza.
Description: There’s no better way to begin a food tour of Chicago than with a quintessential classic: deep-dish pizza. To fuel this journey through the West Loop, your small group will start with a slice of tomato-filled, cheesy goodness at the oldest family name in Chicago pizza.
Admission: Included
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop
Description: As you roam through the neighborhood, you’ll learn about West Loop’s “rags-to-riches” history and how American icon Oprah Winfrey was involved in its renaissance. In a nod to the area’s meatpacking district past, your next food stop specializes in corned beef sandwiches. Taste this classic working man’s lunch right around the corner from where the corned beef was prepared!
Admission: Included
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Time Out Market Chicago
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Time Out Market Chicago
Description: Then you'll wander over to to the Time Out Market. Opened in 2019, the market has given up-and-coming chefs the opportunity to try out their craft before opening restaurants of their own. These days, it’s one of the most popular spots to be out and about in West Loop. You'll swing by one of its most delicious stalls to try an unforgettable homemade bite.
Admission: Included
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken West Loop
Description: Time for something sweet! Moving on to gourmet desserts, next on the menu is an age-old favorite: old-fashioned donuts. You'll try yours at an artisanal donut shop owned by two former pastry chefs who met working at a Michelin Star restaurant.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken West Loop
Description: Time for something sweet! Moving on to gourmet desserts, next on the menu is an age-old favorite: old-fashioned donuts. You'll try yours at an artisanal donut shop owned by two former pastry chefs who met working at a Michelin Star restaurant.
Admission: Included
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sugargoat
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sugargoat
Description: Last but not least, you'll step into another popular spot owned by a James Beard Award winner for gourmet cupcakes, ending your tour on a sweet note!
Admission: Included
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission: Included
Duration: 10 minutes
Included / Excluded
- Small group food tour (maximum 12 guests)
- 5+ food tastings (enough for lunch)
- Expert local culinary guide
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
1235 West Randolph Street, 1235 W Randolph St, Chicago, US
We'll meet outside Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (West Loop) which is located at 1235 West Randolph Street, 60607. Please check the address carefully as they have more than one location in the city. Your guide will be on the street outside the restaurant holding a Devour Tours sign. Please don't look for your guide inside the restaurant.
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Know before you book
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for vegans nor dairy/lactose free.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note that you may not have a replacement option at every stop..
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you.
- We are unable to accommodate guests with mobility limitations, wheelchairs, or strollers on this tour.
- We can acommodate gluten free but cannot guarantee that were will be no risk of cross contamination in the case of celiacs.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles). You'll be able to fill your bottle on tour.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Devour comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to US government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Additional information
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Dietary Accommodations: This tour is adaptable for the following, but please note there may not be a taste at every stop:
- Vegetarians
- Pescatarians
- Gluten free (not celiacs)
- Pregnant women
Dietary Accommodations: This tour is adaptable for the following, but please note there may not be a taste at every stop:
- Vegetarians
- Pescatarians
- Gluten free (not celiacs)
- Pregnant women
We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs where possible. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans, dairy/lactose free, and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.