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Devon Ave Food Tour: Taste Global Flavors in Chicago
4.9
9 Ratings
Chicago
Explore Devon Ave’s rich culinary diversity with a Chicago Food Tour. Taste global flavors in one vibrant neighborhood.
Explore Devon Ave’s rich culinary diversity with a Chicago Food Tour. Taste global flavors in one vibrant neighborhood.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Blessed Aloysius Stepinac Croatian Catholic Mission - Discover the history of one of the earliest structures on Devon Ave. and how the community within it has evolved over the years.
- Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant - Meaning “comfort to the poor,” this eatery is named after a renowned Sunni religious scholar from 13th century India. For almost…
- Blessed Aloysius Stepinac Croatian Catholic Mission - Discover the history of one of the earliest structures on Devon Ave. and how the community within it has evolved over the years.
- Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant - Meaning “comfort to the poor,” this eatery is named after a renowned Sunni religious scholar from 13th century India. For almost thirty years, it has provided affordable, large-portion meals to late-night workers, college students, immigrants, and more.
- Tahoora Sweets & Bakery - Savor some of the most beloved South Indian desserts, such as Habshi Halwa and Kaju Katli.
- India Sari Palace Ltd - Discover the exquisite apparel available on Devon Ave. Browse through a variety of saris, lacha, designer suits, kurtas, turbans, and more, showcasing different colors, textures, and styles.
- Patel Brothers - Now the largest supermarket chain worldwide serving the Indian diaspora, Patel Brothers began right here on Devon Ave in 1974.
- Kol Tuv Kosher Foods Inc - Devon Ave hosts one of Chicago’s largest Orthodox Jewish communities. Visit this Kosher grocery store, which boasts one of the most extensive kosher wine selections in the city.
- Nineveh Kebob Express - Enjoy authentic Iraqi dishes like falafel, shawarma, and torshi. Meet the owner and delve into Iraqi traditions and culture.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Lunch
Additional Information
In less than 2.5 miles, Devon Ave. boasts over 40 languages spoken. The commercial strip on Devon features more than 300 restaurants, offering a diverse range of cuisines including Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, Kosher, Italian, BBQ, Iraqi, and African. Experience a sample of these culinary delights to appreciate one of Chicago’s key gateway neighborhoods…
In less than 2.5 miles, Devon Ave. boasts over 40 languages spoken. The commercial strip on Devon features more than 300 restaurants, offering a diverse range of cuisines including Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, Kosher, Italian, BBQ, Iraqi, and African. Experience a sample of these culinary delights to appreciate one of Chicago’s key gateway neighborhoods for immigrants.
- Not recommended for travelers with serious nut allergies
Location
Blessed Aloysius Stepinac Croatian Catholic Mission
North Ridge Avenue
Meet at the front steps located on Ridge Blvd.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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N9592oqjenj
Feb 25, 2024
Excellent non-stereotypical Chicago Food Tour - Great tour for locals to learn more about this area of Chicago and sample a lot of excellent food. Henry was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history, cultures, and foods. You can also see how he’s taken the time to cultivate a relationship with the various owners whose establishments you visit.
Highly suggest as an experience gift to enjoy with your foodie-friend or partner.
Make sure to pace yourself because the final restaurant is amazing.
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Brian_h
Jan 31, 2024
I will be back - I loved the level of historical knowledge give during this tour. It also really expanded my understanding of the food in this great neighborhood.
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Andrew_s
Jan 24, 2024
Delectable Foods w/ Side of History - Henry who was our guide was wonderful. He was passionate and enthusiastic about the tour and everything it entails. We learned about the rich history of Devon from the church to the neighborhoods. The best part of all the walking and learning was the food we got to eat along the way! Every good spot we stopped by was exceptional from buttery and savory dishes to sweet chewy desserts. I believe my group was the first official tour but I can truly tell that it’s only gonna get better and better. I would definitely go on the tour again just for the food alone. I would recommend anyone for the tour and just the knowledge of rich history paired with delicious food is enough for me to go back again!
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Brianht4191dv
Jan 21, 2024
Definitely going back for a second tour - Amazing time learning about Devon ave, and all of its foods and culture. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable, very friendly, and introduced us to all sorts of great people that he had relationships with
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517shivanip
Jan 21, 2024
Devon Tour - Henry’s Devon tour was spectacular! From the rich history to the diverse cuisine selection, Portal Tours goes above and beyond in ensuring your experience is fun, informative and inclusive. Would definitely book with them in the future
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Ashersolomonm
Jan 9, 2024
Excellent and Very Fun Tour - The tour guide is very passionate and informed about the area. They were enthusiastic throughout and provided a lot of useful info and context for everything. If there was a question they weren't able to answer, they looked it up. The food was very good too.
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Maxkj5273vf
Jan 8, 2024
Eating and learning on Devon Ave - A really great tour! You learn so much about the history of the neighborhood and the city, and eat some really tasty food along the way. Our guide Henry made the history very interesting and accessible, and was super attentive to our needs and questions.
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Kevin
Jan 8, 2024
History with a side of shawarma! - This was an awesome experience to learn more about the history of Devon Ave, I feel like I got some insight into one of the lesser known areas of Chicago. It would be a great tour for locals, and all of the food stops really make the time fly by! Will definitely be visiting Devon again sometime.
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Rockyw51
Jan 7, 2024
New to me: A neighborhood in my backyard - Such good food. Be prepared for a walk and a lot of amazing history, stretching back millennia and finding a home in the past few decades. Really enjoyed it.
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