Chicago may be well-known for its architecture, but the Windy City is known for one other thing that attracts people by the droves – food. Especially on West Randolph Street, local foodies have their share of favorites that they would always choose whenever the hunger pangs set in.

• Girl & the Goat

It’s been 6 years since chef Stephanie Izard first opened up the doors of Girl & the Goat, but it’s still one of the places in the city where it’s extremely hard to reserve a table. This, despite the fact that her menu has some pretty interesting things you won’t normally try, like Escargot & Goat Balls or her Crispy Pig Face.

• Haymarket Pub & Brewery

They have awesome beer, that’s for sure. But that’s not the only thing people are coming back for. Haymarket also makes the best Sweet Potato Tater Tots, perfect with that cold bottle of brew. Try The Riot too, which is a dish made of mozzarella and pulled pork on top of a pork patty. Even better, Haymarket is a lot less expensive than its neighbors on Randolph Street.

• Au Cheval

Stories have been told about the cheeseburgers at Au Cheval, with people lining up and not minding the wait times just to have the chance to sink their teeth into these juicy creations. What’s great about this place is the fact that they have a lot of other great things in their menu aside from their famous burgers. Their chilaquiles, for example, which is a little like breakfast nachos, are just divine.

• BellyQ

Bill Kim’s BellyQ is everything you’re dreaming of whenever you think about soulful Asian cooking. It even has all the right elements, with a karaoke room and an amazing interior that shows a unique personality. Excited about their food? Make sure you don’t miss out on the Thai-style fried chicken. That lemongrass-basil chili sauce is just perfect on the triple battered boneless thighs. If you enjoy a number of different flavors exploding in your mouth, you can also try the chilled soba noodles, which comes with fried shallots, Chinese eggplant, and shrimps.

• Avec

If you like Mediterranean food, then Avec is definitely the place to be. Try their bacon-wrapped dates, as well as their truffle-cheese flatbread. But more than the food, what makes Avec such a big hit is the fact that they offer communal seating. This means that you don’t just get to enjoy your food, you can actually meet people and share food with them.

Chicago is definitely a great place for foodies who want to experience more out of the city. It was never just a place where you can stare at pretty buildings. Now, it’s a place where you can feed both your soul and your tummy at the same time. Just call for a Universal Taxi to take you to West Randolph Street, and start having the kind of eating spree that only the best people should have. Better yet, use the Universal Taxi app to schedule a ride. You can even squeeze a bit of sightseeing along the way.