Some restaurants in Illinois serve meals that are larger than life. These big food items are often part of challenges or are known far and wide by locals throughout the state. Scroll on to learn about six of the best.
- Frato’s Culinary Kitchen
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Facebook/Frato’s Culinary Kitchen Known for its one-pound pizza slice and other exceptionally large foods, this restaurant on the northern side of Illinois has a 1950s theme and has been around since the 1970s. Only known as Frato’s since 2013, this unique spot puts out all sorts of new creations throughout the year. Get more details about this excellent pizzeria here.
- Hick’s BBQ Company
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Facebook/Hicks BBQ Company This southern Illinois joint offers BBQ nachos so large, they are a masterpiece. Order them with smoked pork or chicken and a slew of toppings. Devour this pile of food by yourself, and you’ll have completed the challenge at this restaurant. Learn more about it by clicking here.
- Lotawata Creek Southern Grill
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Facebook/Lotawata Creek Southern Grill In business with all kinds of over-sized foods, this place has been around since 1996 and is known for some of the largest sandwiches in the state. Burgers, horseshoes, pork chop sandwiches, steak sandwiches, and chicken sandwiches abound. Get more details about the big food at this restaurant here.
- Spoonies Bar & Grill
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Facebook/Spoonies Bar & Grill This central Illinois restaurant is best known by locals for its giant tenderloin sandwiches that are far bigger than your head. Surpassing the bun and the plate, these massive meals are perfect for any time of day. Find out more about why locals love this dive bar here.
- The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
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Facebook/The Brown Cow With 21 scoops in one bowl, The Trough is the largest ice cream sundae in the state. Guests can try to eat it all at once in an attempt to win a challenge. Many other frozen dairy treats and sweets are also available here. Learn more about this marvelous ice cream place here.
- The Radler
Google/Elizabeth Schuh This cozy Chicago bar is known for its German fare, much of which comes in hearty portions. When it comes to big food items, though, nothing compares to the giant pretzel at this wonderful place. It comes with a slew of butters, jams, and mustards for dipping and is always made fresh. Get more details about this restaurant and its cuisine here.
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Facebook/Frato’s Culinary Kitchen
Known for its one-pound pizza slice and other exceptionally large foods, this restaurant on the northern side of Illinois has a 1950s theme and has been around since the 1970s. Only known as Frato’s since 2013, this unique spot puts out all sorts of new creations throughout the year. Get more details about this excellent pizzeria here.
Facebook/Hicks BBQ Company
This southern Illinois joint offers BBQ nachos so large, they are a masterpiece. Order them with smoked pork or chicken and a slew of toppings. Devour this pile of food by yourself, and you’ll have completed the challenge at this restaurant. Learn more about it by clicking here.
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Facebook/Lotawata Creek Southern Grill
In business with all kinds of over-sized foods, this place has been around since 1996 and is known for some of the largest sandwiches in the state. Burgers, horseshoes, pork chop sandwiches, steak sandwiches, and chicken sandwiches abound. Get more details about the big food at this restaurant here.
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Facebook/Spoonies Bar & Grill
This central Illinois restaurant is best known by locals for its giant tenderloin sandwiches that are far bigger than your head. Surpassing the bun and the plate, these massive meals are perfect for any time of day. Find out more about why locals love this dive bar here.
Google/The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
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With 21 scoops in one bowl, The Trough is the largest ice cream sundae in the state. Guests can try to eat it all at once in an attempt to win a challenge. Many other frozen dairy treats and sweets are also available here. Learn more about this marvelous ice cream place here.
Google/Elizabeth Schuh
This cozy Chicago bar is known for its German fare, much of which comes in hearty portions. When it comes to big food items, though, nothing compares to the giant pretzel at this wonderful place. It comes with a slew of butters, jams, and mustards for dipping and is always made fresh. Get more details about this restaurant and its cuisine here.
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