Foodies are drawn to Chicago for its abundance of delicious eats. The Windy City is known for so many things, but the food scene is usually on the top of any traveler’s list. Whether you’re a local or heading to Chicago for a weekend, finding food Instagram accounts is the quickest way to line up your menu while you’re there. Trust us when we say these Chicago food influencers will have you hungry and saving their posts for your next meal in the city.
10 Chicago food influencers spotlighting yummy eats
Mina Im (@chicagofoodgirl)
Mina Im of @chicagofoodgirl is a popular food and fashion blogger who is now also sharing her journey as a bride-to-be. Mina loves sharing her bright, fun outfits; travels with her friends and fiancé; and yummy eats. Mina works full-time in corporate marketing and has a blog where she shares her favorite eats, travels and a series called “Office Hours” in which she interviews women she admires on career, workplace and leadership tips.
Christine – @thechicagogoodlife
Christine of @thechicagogoodlife is “your mom friend around town.” She’s a Chicago blogger with a big focus on one of the best parts about Chicago: the food! Her feed is filled with bright foods and activities around Chicago with her friends and family, like kid-friendly events, new exhibits, promo codes for local businesses and date-night ideas. Don’t worry — she also shares her home-cooked meals.
Michelle – @midwestfoodiegirl
Michelle of Midwest Foodie Girl shows tasty eats throughout the Midwest, including Chicago. She’s been a Yelp Elite for over six years and loves sharing the fun, crazy food you can find in Chicago. If you want to know about the newest taqueria in Boystown, where to get coffee in West Town, or what place serves Texas-Czech style kolaches, Michelle is your go-to source.
Chele – @chelethefoodsnob
Chele of @chelethefoodsnob is a Chicago foodie with almost 22,000 followers. This self-proclaimed food snob has her bachelor’s in food science, a master’s in Ffamily and consumer science, and even a mixologist license! When Chele isn’t sharing local eats, she loves to share travel and other lifestyle content. Chele often shares Black-owned businesses, like this restaurant with a flower shop, and a Southern brunch spot.
Erin Byrne – @312food
With 134,000 followers on Instagram, @312food, which was founded by Erin Byrne, is your one-stop-shop for the Chicago food scene. Whether you’re looking for unique ways to use popular Chicago foods like Garrett popcorn or you’re looking for the perfect chicken and waffles to show on TikTok, 312 Food is the perfect account to follow. Plus, Erin also shares free Chicago guides and recipes on her website.
Mauna – @maunaeatschicago
Mauna of @maunaeatschicago shares drool-worthy foodie posts with her 17,000 followers on Instagram. Her bright, crispy food photography will have you saving different foods and restaurants to try out the next time you’re in the city. She often highlights if a business is woman- or minority-owned as well. If you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy latte or soft-serve, Mauna’s page will not disappoint!
Sam Roby – @chicagofoodauthority
With 264,000 followers on Instagram, @chicagofoodauthority, which was founded by Sam Roby, is one of the largest foodie accounts based on Chicago eats. Sam’s food photography will have you drooling and running to the nearest restaurant in Chicago that they’re posting about. Their highlights on Instagram are also helpful if you’re looking for something specific like gluten-free foods, a spot for girls night, soup or restaurants that have outdoor igloos.
Seth Marcus – @chicityfoodie
Seth Marcus of @chicityfoodie is a big believer in #lifedoesnotsuck, which we have to believe when looking at the yummy food plastered all over his account. He sometimes shows behind-the-scenes looks at different restaurants or where to get the thinnest pizza in Chicago. Seth’s posts are bound to make you hungry and on the foodie train to the next Chicago restaurant.
Sherrie Tan – @sherriesavorsthecity
Why not look at Chicago’s food scene through the eyes of a pastry chef? Sherrie Tan of @sherriesavorsthecity is just that! When she’s not developing recipes or styling food, she’s trying out all of the tasty food that Chicago has to offer and even sharing specials. Her eye for food styling definitely one-ups other Chicago food bloggers with her crisp, food photos that make the food seem irresistible. Check out this surf-and-turf dinner!
Starr Nordgren – @chicagofoodiegirl
Starr Nordgren of @chicagofoodiegirl shares food and travel with her 41,000 followers. If you’re looking for food Reels that will make your mouth water, Chicago Foodie Girl’s account is for you. Starr has also been named a Zagat Top 100 Food IGers, so she definitely knows what she’s doing when she comes to sharing dishes like pizza, a Hot Cheetos Korean corn dog or tacos!
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