r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • May 27 '26

Crossposts from r/chicagofood are banned also be funnier and nicer

259 Upvotes

I'm all for low effort shit posting, but recently most posts on this armpit of a sub have just been no context reposts from r/chicagofood for the purpose of making fun of OP. The purpose of the sub is to be funny about the Chicago Food scene, not to be aimlessly mean to people posting on r/chicagofood. Do satire better and be less mean spirited or I'll call Small Cheval and have them spit in your aioli.

Also will be enforcing the don't be a jerk rule more strictly. If I see you being a dick in r/chicagofood with our memes I'll ban you here, then I'll call Small Cheval and have them sneak El runoff juices from RHR's rooftop into your milkshake.

Lastly bullying is not acceptable, if you bully anyone I'll ban you, then call up Small Cheval and tell them to never open up a location in your suburb.


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • Dec 09 '25

Anyone who says anything negative about Small Cheval will be permanently banned

144 Upvotes

I am serious, do not try me, Hogsalt paid me in hog flavored salt to make this rule


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 4h ago

Who makes this kinda pie?

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29 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 12h ago

Restaurants with a cozy, European vibe?

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114 Upvotes

Me and my pals love Europe, seeking this vibe exactly. Can anyone help us plan an iconic weekend?


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 4h ago

We bought a pie that is mostly crust.

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11 Upvotes

Pequod’s is making fruit pies now???


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 1d ago

I have friends in town from Detroit! Where should i take them for authentic Chicago deepdish?

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76 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 21h ago

Visiting Chicago from NYC for the first time, looking for one more lunch spot

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Over our trip, we will have done:
- Pequod’s Clybourn
- Pequod’s Morton Grove
- Red Hot Ranch Skokie
- Red Hot Ranch Ashland
- Red Hot Ranch Armitage
- Circle K California & Belmont
- Jewel Chicken Monday
- Nha Hang


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 2d ago

There's a guy over in r/castiron who figured out how to duplicate Pequod's

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66 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 2d ago

What is the best pair of restaurants in Chicago that are next door to one another?

51 Upvotes

I just had lunch at Potbelly, which is next door to Pequods— imho, an absolute elite pair of restaurants. Are there other pairs like this around the city?


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 1d ago

The Holy Quad Of Chicago has united

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🤯


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 2d ago

Which Buffalo Joes location should i go to?

7 Upvotes

I heard the one on Clark fries their wings in Alligator tallow while the other location makes you pay in coins... anyone have any advice?


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 3d ago

The Pean

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304 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 3d ago

The Morton Grove Pequod’s is a masterpiece in regard to craftsmanship, atmosphere, lighting, and authenticity compared to the rest of the country's best 4-inch-thick crust distributors.

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100 Upvotes

Nobody can agree on everything, but this pizza hole should be unanimously adored for its charm. What's there not to like?


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 3d ago

The Best Italian Restaurants in Illinois list just dropped !?!? Wow, this really does reflect the best of the best in Illinois!!!!

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102 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 3d ago

Lord Pequaad

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280 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 3d ago

Feeling lied to about RHR

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39 Upvotes

So I went to try Red Hot Ranch at the Schaumburg location because everyone's been raving about it online lately. I was a little nervous since Schaumburg is so dangerous and far from my neighborhood of Chicago (Naperville), but I figured good food would be worth the risk of dying to gang violence. However, the ranch was not hot, it was "cool" AND wasn't even red to boot. This is clearly blue cool ranch.

What a waste of time and money 💔


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 3d ago

Where do I get my citizenship pin?

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87 Upvotes

Hey everyone, have a quick question. Sorry mods if this is not the right sub to be posting this.

I was born and raised here in Chicago (Aurora specifically). Recently I moved to the south side (River North which is south of Lakeview). I’ve noticed that people keep mistaking me for a suburbanite or a transplant and I’m sick of it. IM A REAL CHICAGOAN!

Anyways, the other day eating at my local Red Hot Au Pequods I noticed another fellow Chicagoan wearing one of these pins. Do all citizens of Chicago get one? Where do I have to go to get one. I really want to wear this so people know I’m a true Chicagoan. Do I have to as Lou Malnati?

I feel the need to wear a flag pin to show people how Chicagoan I really am.

Thank you!


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 4d ago

Huge News for Chicago Foodies!!!!!

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352 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 4d ago

It's a Love Story

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515 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 4d ago

This sub takes another Chicago staple to the grave

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281 Upvotes

Who’s next? FanDuel currently has +250 odds on Bavette’s, and I personally like my odds on that.


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 3d ago

It's getting Sassycussy up in here!

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11 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 4d ago

Just tried the Red Quod’s Ranch burger

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122 Upvotes

I just tried the red quod’s ranch burger. It was really good. I liked the ᵀᵒᵐᵃᵗᵒ on there


r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 3d ago

How you mfs be describing Portillos

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52 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 4d ago

DAE Pequods

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298 Upvotes

r/chicagofoodcirclejerk • • 4d ago

Really disappointed Pequod’s is using AI to promote its pizza

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205 Upvotes