Because it currently feels like a flock of angry seagulls laid a batch of eggs in your brain, treat yourself to Chicago's 29 finest post-NYE hangover foods. Orrrrrr just stare at these photos lustily while you wait for your microwave to inform you that your Hot Pocket is ready.
Fatso’s Last Stand
Ukrainian VillageWhat you're getting: Double Fatso
Nothing says "Happy New Year" like a Double Fatso with cheese. Or something.
Taqueria Traspasada
Ukrainian VillageWhat you're getting: Saudero taco
You could do worse than a Suadero taco. But could you do... better?
Headquarters Beercade
LakeviewWhat you're getting: Sip 'n Slider
The Sip ‘n Slider is just ridiculous. In a good, slider-y kind of way.
Franks ‘N Dawgs
Lincoln ParkWhat you're getting: Brunch Dog
Behold: the glorious Brunch Dog. Thou shalt have no other Brunch Dogs before it.
Glazed & Infused
Lincoln ParkWhat you're getting: Maple Bacon Long John
The Maple Bacon Long John is here to keep you company this new year. Don't fight it.
Polak Eatery
Humboldt ParkWhat you're getting: Two-cheddar pierogi
Have you had the two-cheddar one before? Because if you haven't, you really should.
Parson's Chicken & Fish
Humboldt ParkWhat you're getting: Huevos rancheros
Have a few Negroni slushies outdoors. Then come in for huevos rancheros.
Cassava
LakeviewWhat you're getting: Beef and cheddar empanada
Did someone say beef and cheddar empanada? Yes, we think they did.
Thrillist Recipes
At home!What you're getting: Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese Quesadilla
Okay, so this one is kind of cheating since you have to make it yourself, but dude, make it yourself.
Cheesie's Pub & Grub
LakeviewWhat you're getting: Grilled cheese
If all grilled cheeses were Chicago-style grilled cheeses, the world would be a better (or at least a more Chicago) place.
Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles
BronzevilleWhat you're getting: Betty Lou
You will order the Betty Lou. And it will make your day.
Strings Ramen
ChinatownWhat you're getting: Shio turkey ramen
It's one of the finest bowls of ramen in the city. And no, it doesn't come in package form.
DMK Burger Bar
LakeviewWhat you're getting: Roasted Hatch green chile burger
Because no hangover food is complete without an egg.
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
River NorthWhat you're getting: The Sweet Heat
Wait. Is that a chicken sandwich... between two donuts????????
George’s Hot Dogs
BucktownWhat you're getting: Gyro sandwich
Bonus: you won't need to eat for days after finishing this.
Calumet Fisheries
South DeeringWhat you're getting: Fried shrimp
How many fried shrimp can you eat the day after going hard on NYE? Only one way to find out.
Spritz Burger
LakeviewWhat you're getting: Poutine burger
Yes, it exists. Oh yes, it most certainly exists.
Kaiser Tiger
West LoopWhat you're getting: Bacon Bomb
Sometimes a plate of bacon will not do. Sometimes you need 2lbs of ground beef, 2lbs of ground pork, SIXTEEN slices of thick-cut bacon, two eggs, and a blend of spices. This might be one of those times.
Old Town Social
Old TownWhat you're getting: Mac & cheese
You can't go wrong with a nice plate of mac & cheese. Especially this mac & cheese.
Smoke Daddy
Wicker ParkWhat you're getting: Pulled meat nachos
How good does a plate of this sound about now? Pretty damn good, that's how.
GT Fish & Oyster
River NorthWhat you're getting: Oyster po' boy sliders
The ultimate in hangover food art. That you can also eat.
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Jay Gentile is Thrillist’s Chicago Editor and tells people he could totally be in the college football playoffs, but would rather watch it on TV.
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