Illinois Top Foodie Town is Not Chicago?

Engaging your senses can be wonderful, especially when that sense is the sense of taste. There are many amazing places to tantalize your taste buds in Illinois. Quite often, we focus on restaurants in Chicago. But, perhaps that’s just because of sheer volume.

Nope. Illinois' foodie town is not Chicago

If you are a foodie, Chicago might leave you on overload. Instead, per lovefood.com the best town in Illinois for fans of delicious food is….Murphysboro…??? Don’t knock it ‘til you try it.

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Located deep in the southern part of Illinois, Murphysboro has just over 7,000 people, but loads of amazing places to eat, and per capita, that is better than Chicago. Take that “Windy City”.

Murphysboro, IL. is sticking with their 8000 people sign.

In Murphysboro you should seek out the local barbecue. Murphysboro barbecue is recognized by food critics as some of the best in the nation. 17^th Street Barbecue and Pat’s BBQ are standouts. The small town also features quality Mexican fare at Sergio’s and authentic Italian at Cummare’s. Also make a point to find local pizza joint Martel’s, and St. Nicholas Brewing will pour you a flavorful pint of their local beers. The locals also gather en masse at the Midland Inn, which serves up comfort food, and elite level margaritas.

Murphysboro menu of restaurants

In a town of 7,000 people you wouldn’t think you’d have to make reservations, but now that lovefood.com has pointed all the foodies in the direction of Murphysboro, you might want to reach out just to be sure.