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Apr 24 20 Chicago Foodies to Follow on Instagram

If you’re as big of a food lover as I am, you probably know that you eat with your eyes before you eat with your mouth. I’ve compiled a list of my favorite Chicago food instagrammers that consistently showcase the best food pics in Chicago. Better yet, many of them are bloggers and have some amazing recipes, restaurant reviews, travel tips and more on their websites!

Instagrammer and food blogger Chicago Food Girl consistently posts drool-worthy photos in addition to adorable selfies and pics of her cute dog Panda!

@dbbrasserie, this is the sexiest Steak Tartare ever. I mean, a quail egg on top? || #putaneggonit #imsofancy #youalreadyknow

A photo posted by Mina Im (@chicagofoodgirl) on Mar 31, 2015 at 8:25pm PDT

Mushroomstew the foodie and fashionista behind the lifestyle blog Sed Bona has the most clean cut and gorgeous food shots I've ever seen along with her latest outfits and of course lots of pug pics!

Afternoon tea with fellow foodies at @theallischicago! || #VSCOcam #chicagofoodauthority A photo posted by mushroomstew (@mushroomstew) on Apr 15, 2015 at 2:51pm PDT

Kelly Rizzo behind Eat Travel Rock pretty much has my dream job traveling, interviewing musicians, staring in her own TV show, and eating of course! Her instagram feed truly rocks!

Outstanding #brunch launch @boho_chi Lox & Toast with soft boiled egg, cucumber, cream cheese, and salmon roe. #bohobrunch #seafood #salmon mini break from #soupcleanse

A photo posted by Kelly Rizzo (@eattravelrock) on Apr 8, 2015 at 10:36am PDT

Samantha Roby of Chicago Food Authority is kind of big deal! With over 78K instagram followers she showcases the best food in Chicago via posts from her fans and fellow foodies.

Here are some of my favorite photos you guys tagged at #chicagofoodauthority this week! @mushroomstew at Big Star @sherrietan43 at Lula Cafe @foodbabyny at Doughnut Vault @agirlandherfood_ at Honey Butter Fried Chicken @chelsias at Chicago's Dog House @assh_like_dat at the Maxwell Street Market @chi_townsfoodest at Au Cheval @ryaninthecity at Summerhouse SM @carissa_burton at The Peninsula A photo posted by Chicago Food Authority (@chicagofoodauthority) on Apr 13, 2015 at 8:32am PDT

Starr is chicagofoodiegirl and creator of one of my favorite food blogs Chicago Foodie Girl and takes some of the best donut and brunch pictures I've ever come across!

I'm skipping right over the Monday blues and onto the more pleasing shades of pistachio and chocolate, all thanks to @stansdonutschicago & @popularpays.

A photo posted by Starr N. (@chicagofoodiegirl) on Mar 30, 2015 at 5:34am PDT

Erica Eckman of Everything Erica is "your foodie friend with the inside scoop." She's constantly posting her original recipes and shots from the hottest restaurants in Chicago!

Welcome home bibimbap business lunch w/ @tek1231 . If you haven't tried En Hakkore in Bucktown...I feel sorry for you. Make like Nike and just do it!! A photo posted by Erica Eckman (@everythingerica) on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:10am PDT

strangefoodchicago posts Chicago's most unique hidden gems, ethnic foods, and cheap eats! Before following strangefoodschicago I had no idea the range of food Chicago had to offer!

As I mention 10days ago bluecrabs will be in $4.99 lb. that means Saigon bistro crawfish should have some n they make the best sauce for it. The viets really know how to season their food. Every market in viet town will have them, the cheapest, biggest, cleanest n most egg sack is hoa nam. Oh h-mart will have them too.

A photo posted by Hiddn Gems, Ethic, Fun, Cheap (@strangefoodschicago) on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:31pm PDT

Seth Marcus of chicityfoodie is constantly sharing the best food spots in the city for breakfast, lunch or dinner! His instagram feed is constantly making me hungry!

#dimsum brunch!!! #eeeeeats #noodles #spareribs A photo posted by Seth Marcus (@chicityfoodie) on Apr 12, 2015 at 9:05am PDT

diana_chicagofoodiegirl2 is one of the contributors to Chicago Foodie Girl and she's always up on the latest restaurants in Chicago!

Some wonderful oysters at Fig & Olive. I can always count on oysters as part of the meal when I'm hanging with Captain Paleo. A photo posted by Diana H ☕️ (@diana_chicagofoodiegirl2) on Apr 16, 2015 at 8:13pm PDT

Kat Levitt from A Girl and Her Food is always keeping me up to date of the best dishes in Chicago and I love the photos of her sweet boxer dogs!

This Butter poached Maine lobster is my fave dish in Chicago right now! @bokachicago It tastes so much better as I helped make it! @inachefskitchen #inachefskitchen One of the highlights of service tonight was to prep dinner for my girl @catdeorio who is the host of @checkpleasepics it is always a pleasure to see her smiling face. A photo posted by Kat Levitt A Girl & Her Food (@agirlandherfood_) on Apr 15, 2015 at 6:00pm PDT

Stephanie (that's me!) of Beyond ExpecTASTEtions shares her eating adventures across the city of Chicago and beyond!

Thanks so much to @osterialanghe and the staff for taking good care of us and helping to celebrate a great bday dinner! This #risotto with shaved pork loin, horseradish arugula, sunny side egg and shaved white truffles was my favorite dish of the night! #chicagorestaurants #eeeeats #chicagofoodauthority #foodphotography #foodphotos #foodbloggers #foodstagram #instafood #foodporn #chicagoeats #chicagofoodbloggers #beyondexpectastetions #eggporn #truffles #pork #chicagofood #eattravelrock

A photo posted by Stephanie Callahan (@beyondexpectastetions) on Apr 12, 2015 at 9:33am PDT

bestfoodchicago the instagram connected to the site My Fab 5 features regrams of the best food pictures in Chicago.

We have yet to find a problem that can't be solved by pizza. This is the pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza from Coalfire Pizza (made with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil, thick-cut pepperoni, whipped ricotta, and garlic). Thanks to @hertastylife for sharing! #myfab5 #foodie #foodporn #food #Chicago #CoalfirePizza #WhippedRicotta Want to eat here? Throw them in your restaurant bucket list on our app to keep track of places you want to eat at next! A photo posted by MyFab5 Chicago (@bestfoodchicago) on Apr 11, 2015 at 9:34am PDT

One of my favorite food and travel bloggers Sapna of the Vegetarian Tourist is constantly posting her favorite Chicago vegetarian favorites as well as food from her fabulous travels!

Today I learned how to make #donuts. Samoa donuts. Dangerous. @givesugar @parcerum

A photo posted by Vegetarian Tourist (@vegtourist) on Apr 21, 2015 at 6:12pm PDT

One of my good friends and fellow food bloggers Amanda Topper of the Ghost Guest is constantly posting her favorite restaurant pics and culinary finds in Chicago and on her travels.

Just enjoyed the meal of a lifetime at @_tfl_! It all started with the "Oysters and Pearls" pearl tapioca with butter poached Island Creek oysters, and white sturgeon caviar! Seriously the best of the best and I'm so incredibly grateful to have this opportunity to fulfill one of my foodie dreams! A photo posted by Amanda Topper (@amandatopper) on Apr 15, 2015 at 10:08pm PDT

chitownfooodies posts a great mix of sweet and savory photos and always leaves me hungry!

HOLY FUDGE this was good- Mocha Mud Pie @tavernonrush

A photo posted by Chitown Foodies (@chitown_foodies) on Apr 6, 2015 at 7:27pm PDT

adamsoko a food and drink photographer knows how to set up the perfectly framed food shot and his photos always look perfect!

The s'monster #doughnuts team @wearetastebuds made from scratch while drinking @parcerum and listening to hip hop thanks to @givesugar. #BloggerBakeOff #donuts #diy #nothingisordinary #feedfeed #foodbeast #foodstyling #foodphotography #foodie #afterlight #instafood #themidwestival A photo posted by Website coming soon! (@adamsoko) on Apr 21, 2015 at 6:12pm PDT

Kit Graham the writer of The Kittchen is known for her well thought out recipes and visually stunning food photography!

Two Bean and Bison Chili. A low fat protein packed dinner that you can make in 30 minutes. Find the recipe on the blog! My taste tester @erinmbassett gave it a thumbs up! #dinner #chili #spicy #food #foodblogger #foodie #cooking #chicago #windycitybloggers #wcbc #foodie #eats #chieats #blogger #foodphotography #yum #nomnom #chifood #delish #eeeeeats #infatuationchi #igerschicago #tastingtable #foodstagram #latergram

A photo posted by Kit Graham (@thekittchen) on Apr 15, 2015 at 6:31pm PDT

Sherrie Tan is an amazing pastry chef and baker at Sweet Mandy B's in Chicago and her attention to detail translates into some terrific food photography!

Every party that serves sausages and soft pretzels should have housemade Mustard flights, don't u agree? There are 5 different kinds, ranging from the Classic Yellow, creamy Herbacious (loaded with fresh herbs), Bavarian style (slightly sweet), Aquavit (with alcohol) to the spicy Whole Grain kind. They are all so unique and special in their own way. P.S. I am currently begging Chef Blake to do a supper club someday so that all of you guys can try his insanely delicious creations. Have a great night, Instagrammers! A photo posted by Sherrie Tan (@sherrietan43) on Apr 14, 2015 at 6:09pm PDT

chicagocraves chronicles the best of Chicago's cuisine and is constantly making me hungry, even after I just ate!