20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America
The Varsity is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

1. The Varsity

8.0
61 North Ave NW (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Imbiss · Midtown · 363 Tipps und Bewertungen

Chad E.Chad Elkins: The chili dog is the classic item here, but branch out and give the chili cheese-burger a try (dont forget to add some chili powder too). For a side, the onion rings are definitely the way to go.

Faidley's Seafood is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

2. Faidley's Seafood

8.5
203 N. Paca St. (at W Lexington St), Baltimore, MD
Fischmarkt · Downtown Baltimore · 105 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the crab cake sandwich at this Baltimore icon. It's featured as one of the contenders on Travel Channel's Best Sandwich in America.

Union Oyster House is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

3. Union Oyster House

8.1
41 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Fischrestaurant · Downtown Boston · 281 Tipps und Bewertungen

Mario M.Mario Martinez: Try the clam chowder (with oyster crackers, of course) after a long, cold, rainy day touring the city. It will be the best you'll ever taste!

Superdawg Drive-In is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

4. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Imbiss · Norwood Park · 162 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Don’t miss this icon in Chicago, where you can get served the quintessential Chicago dog by car hop in the city’s last remaining drive-in restaurant. Mehr erfahren.

Camp Washington Chili is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

5. Camp Washington Chili

8.6
3005 Colerain Ave (at Hopple), Cincinnati, OH
Diner · Camp Washington · 47 Tipps und Bewertungen

Justin B.Justin Bayer: This chili is REALLY good! Go 4-Way and a Coney!

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

6. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

9.0
2704 Navigation Blvd (at N Delano St), Houston, TX
Mexikanisches Restaurant · 174 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Tex-Mex gold, people. From the margaritas to the fajitas, this original is the standard by which all other Tex-Mex restaurants are measured. [Eater 38 Member]

St. Elmo Steak House is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

7. St. Elmo Steak House

9.1
127 S Illinois St (btw Maryland St. & Georgia St.), Indianapolis, IN
Steakhaus · Downtown Indianapolis · 196 Tipps und Bewertungen

Visit IndyVisit Indy: Shrimp Cocktail is amazing and the cocktails are even better. Try the Bloody Mary that is made with St. E's famous cocktail sauce!

8. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

9.3
3002 W 47th Ave (at Mission Rd.), Kansas City, KS
Grill-Imbiss · Rosedale · 358 Tipps und Bewertungen

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: In a city renowned for barbecue, Oklahoma Joe's stands out. Order anything from pork to brisket to chicken. Mehr erfahren.

Canter's Delicatessen is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

9. Canter's Delicatessen

8.6
419 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Feinkostladen · Mid-City West · 245 Tipps und Bewertungen

SaraSara: Famous deli. Swing by and grab a sandwich to go, or sit and stay awhile. Insanely friendly staff who really know their trade.

Corky's BBQ is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

10. Corky's BBQ

8.4
5259 Poplar Ave (inside the 240 loop, near White Station), Memphis, TN
Grill-Imbiss · 85 Tipps und Bewertungen

Ron M.Ron Morrissette: Ask for your ribs to be "half & half" to experience both the wet bbq as well as the dry rub.

Joe's Stone Crab is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

11. Joe's Stone Crab

9.1
11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Fischrestaurant · South Point · 491 Tipps und Bewertungen

EpicuriousEpicurious: The wait at this famous eatery can be very long (no reservation policy), but the food is worth the wait! Crack a few claws open and dip into a creamy mustard sauce for crab heaven.

Café du Monde is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

12. Café du Monde

8.6
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1558 Tipps und Bewertungen

Food & WineFood & Wine: The divine beignets (doughnuts) at this New Orleans institution are served warm with a generous coating of powdered sugar.

Katz's Delicatessen is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

13. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York City, NY
Sandwich-Laden · Lower East Side · 1446 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the pastrami or the hot dogs. Katz's is a landmark eatery that's been serving up delicious meats since 1888.

Pat's King of Steaks is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

14. Pat's King of Steaks

8.2
1237 E Passyunk Ave (at S 9th St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich-Laden · Bella Vista - Southwark · 382 Tipps und Bewertungen

visitPAvisitPA: Cheesesteak ordering etiquette: for a steak w/ Cheez Whiz & onions, order “Whiz Wit.” If u prefer provolone & no onions, order “Provolone Witout.” Wanna go to the back of the line? Ask for fontina. Mehr erfahren.

Geno's Steaks is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

15. Geno's Steaks

7.0
1219 S 9th St (at E Passyunk Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 327 Tipps und Bewertungen

visitPAvisitPA: Did you already hit up Pat’s? Don’t forget: a steak with Cheez Whiz and onions is a “Whiz Wit.” If you’d prefer provolone and no onions, order a “Provolone Witout.” Mehr erfahren.

Primanti Bros. is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

16. Primanti Bros.

8.3
46 18th Street (btwn Smallman St & Penn Ave), Pittsburgh, PA
Sandwich-Laden · Strip District · 222 Tipps und Bewertungen

Food Network CanadaFood Network Canada: The go-to place for awesome sandwiches. The coleslaw and french fries are added to the sandwich, not on the side. Cool! Mehr erfahren.

Voodoo Doughnut is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

17. Voodoo Doughnut

8.2
22 SW 3rd Ave (at SW Ankeny St), Portland, OR
Donut-Shop · 544 Tipps und Bewertungen

IFCIFC: This PDX favorite serves up doughnuts with names like "Dirt" and "Cock-n-Balls" (double cream filled) as well as a bacon-topped doughnut and several vegan specialties. - IFC Staff

Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

18. Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall

8.4
160 Jefferson St. (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Bäckerei · Fishermans Wharf · 442 Tipps und Bewertungen
Piroshky Piroshky is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

19. Piroshky Piroshky

8.6
1908 Pike Pl (btwn Virginia & Stewart St), Seattle, WA
Bäckerei · Pike Place · 248 Tipps und Bewertungen
Ben's Chili Bowl is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

20. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Imbiss · U-Street · 386 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result – unparalleled deliciousness. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Mehr erfahren.

The Cherry Cricket is one of 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America.

21. The Cherry Cricket

9.0
2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO
Burger-Imbiss · Cherry Creek North · 252 Tipps und Bewertungen

ThrillistThrillist: Topping their legendary Cricket burger with green chile, an egg, and bacon is always a good choice. Wash it down with one of 23 beers on tap. Mehr erfahren.