The Bear in Chicago

Taste and explore the real-life Chicago restaurants, bakeries, and classic spots featured in the hit television series The Bear.

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1. Ever Restaurant

Ever sits on a quiet stretch of Fulton Street, distinguished by an exterior so minimalist that its name is nearly invisible to passersby. This fine-dining destination opened in July two thousand twenty under the direction of chef Curtis…

2. Kasama

Kasama occupies a clean, minimalist storefront on Winchester Avenue in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood. The name is a Tagalog word meaning together, reflecting the shared experience of the food served here. Husband and wife team Tim…

3. Margie's Candies

Margie's Candies is marked by a prominent yellow sign with red lettering and red and white striped awnings. Since nineteen twenty-one, this storefront on Western Avenue has operated as a family-run confectionery and ice cream parlor,…

4. Pequod's Pizza

Pequod's Pizza on North Clybourn Avenue is recognized by the distinctively dark, caramelized halo of cheese that edges its pan-style crust. This signature feature was developed by the restaurant’s founder, Burt Katz, who opened the…

5. Mr. Beef

Mr. Beef is marked by a large, recognizable white sign hanging above its entrance on Orleans Street. Established in nineteen seventy-nine by Joseph Zucchero and his brother Dominic, this no-frills sandwich stand has served as a fixture in…

6. Schneider Deli River North

Schneider Deli occupies the former coffee shop space of the Ohio House Motel, a mid-century landmark on North La Salle Drive. The deli is characterized by its counter-service layout and its connection to the motel, which has stood in the…

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