This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Jul 12, 201617 Times Chicago Was The Greatest Food CityPortillo's for President!by carlierosedCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. This balanced meal from Portillo's. View this photo on Instagram 2. This INSANE pizza pot pie from Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder. View this photo on Instagram 3. This beautiful slice of cake from Goddess & Grocer. View this photo on Instagram 4. This healthy breakfast from The Bongo Room. View this photo on Instagram 5. Homeslice's morning-after hangover cure. View this photo on Instagram 6. This ice cream donut sandwich from Firecakes. View this photo on Instagram 7. Speaking of donuts, check out this lemon pistachio old fashioned from Stan's. View this photo on Instagram 8. This perfect poke bowl from Aloha Poke co. View this photo on Instagram 9. This eggcellent carbonara from RPM Italian. View this photo on Instagram 10. This gourmet triple-decker ice cream cone from Jeni's Splendid. View this photo on Instagram 11. These cinnamon roll starters from Ann Sather. View this photo on Instagram 12. This delicious dim sum from Cai. View this photo on Instagram 13. This epic burger from Au Cheval. View this photo on Instagram 14. The ridiculous selection of pies from Hoosier Mama Pie Company. View this photo on Instagram 15. These crazy cocktails from Three Dots And A Dash. View this photo on Instagram 16. The best BBQ in town at Smoque. View this photo on Instagram 17. And finally, the only food that matters: Lou Malnati's. View this photo on Instagram Did you know you can sign up for a BuzzFeed Community account and create your own BuzzFeed posts? Get started here!