Two Of America’s Most Beloved Mom-And-Pop Comfort Food Restaurants Are In Illinois

Looking for something to eat made in the style like mom used to?

If that thought has crossed your mind a time or two as an adult (believe me, it has mine), then you're in luck.

That's because two of the finest mom-and-pop joints for good old comfort food in America are located in Illinois.

Foodies website LoveFood certainly does love food.

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That's why they spend so much time in the Land of Lincoln, giving some classic eateries the flowers they so richly deserve.

Two Of America's Most Beloved Mom-And-Pop Comfort Food Restaurants Are In Illinois

First, LoveFood says this unassuming spot is a staple for in-the-know foodies.

That place is Birrieria Zaragoza, located at 4852 South Pulaski Road.

Just because it's comfort food doesn't mean it's not a high-class restaurant, either. Michelin awarded Birrieria Zaragoza a Bib Gourmand Award for offering a three-course meal at a reasonable price.

While Birreria Zaragoza is known for a "beautifully tender, slow-cooked Mexican stew," the Omega Restaurant & Bakery is known for its "home-baked bread, cakes and pastries."

Receiving four stars on Tripadvisor, Omega Restaurant & Bakery has been serving Niles for over 35 years and was named one of 11 Neighborhood Restaurants in Illinois With Food So Good You'll Be Back For Seconds by Only In Your State.

So I'm saying that Omega Restaurant & Bakery is more than just bread and pastries. It's got it all, including that perfect mom-and-pop comfort food atmosphere.

If you had to pick between Birrieria Zaragoza and Omega Restaurant & Bakery, which would you eat first?

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