7 Restaurants In Illinois That Serve Gigantic Versions Of Your Favorite Foods
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Elizabeth Crozier
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When you have a hunger that just won’t quit, you need something big and hearty to fill the tank. The seven gigantic foods listed below are so huge, they’ll blow your mind.
You seriously don’t want to miss these epic eats. Scroll on to see all seven for yourself.
Home to many delicious foods, this incredible pizzeria in the Chicagoland area is all about unique eats, and they're biggest claim to fame is a pizza slice that weighs a whole pound. Fresh dough and ingredients make this meal amazing. Good luck finishing a whole one at once. Get this one-pound pizza slice at 3123, 628 S Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193, and learn more from previous Only In Illinois coverage here.
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Comprising seven and a half pounds, the gigantic nachos at this amazing barbecue joint are not meant for sharing. The restaurant has made a challenge out of this behemoth of chips and cheese, and it has to be completed by just one person. Try your luck at 609 S Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220.
If you're in search for the biggest sandwiches, look no further than this top-notch joint. The burgers, chicken sandwiches, and deli sandwiches are all so big, you probably won't be able to hold them in one hand. Bigger than your head, these sandwiches can be found at 311 Salem Pl., Fairview Heights, IL 62208, and you can learn more about them here.
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Home of the 40-inch pizza, this restaurant serves party-sized pies that are definitely meant for sharing, though the eatery also promotes challenges. In operation since 1979, this handcrafted pizza joint is a casual stop that locals can't get enough of. Stretch your stomach at 402 S Madison St., Lebanon, IL 62254.
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If you love a challenge, then the gigantic foods at this Mexican restaurant will blow you away. This place serves up an 18-inch burrito like you'll never believe. Each includes rice, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and your choice of meat. Finishing it all at once is a feat not many achieve. Try it for yourself at 1590 Rand Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016.
When it's hot and humid out, you may think you can eat all the ice cream in the world, but this shop will prove you wrong. It's a Chicagoland favorite that serves a massive sundae known as "The Trough." It includes 21 scoops of ice cream topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, and a cherry. It also comes with a t-shirt. Find the ultimate brain freeze at 7347 Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130.
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This log cabin-style restaurant is known for serving up the Bigfoot of horseshoe sandwiches. Named the "Yeti," it consists of a burger patty topped with pulled pork, chicken strips, fries, and cheese. It is located at 2406 W Jefferson St., Springfield, IL 62702, and you can learn more about it here.
For more great eats, check out 9 nostalgic restaurants in Illinois that are perfect for summer.
What other gigantic foods do you know of in Illinois? Share your favorites with us below in the comments.
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