1. Buffalo Wild Wings
Where: Columbus, OH.
What they're known for: Obviously wings and fries, but it's also the place you probably went to for most sports events.
2. Donatos
Where: Columbus, OH.
What they're known for: Their delicious square-cut thin crust pizza.
3. Steak 'n Shake
Where: Normal, IL.
What they're known for: Their Steakburgers and their many, many milkshakes.
4. bd's Mongolian Grill
Where: Dearborn, MI.
What they're known for: For their experience mostly. The food is really good, but there are really entertaining chefs that cook right in front of you!
5. Harold's Chicken Shack
Where: Chicago, IL.
What they're known for: Their amazing fried chicken. Even Chicago's own, Chance The Rapper took Katie Couric there.
6. Big John Steak & Onion
Where: Flint, MI.
What they're known for: Their steak and onion sub, obviously!
7. Skyline Chili
Where: Cincinnati, OH.
What they're known for: You guessed it. Chili! Most people from Ohio will rant and rave about it.
8. Culver's
Where: Sauk City, WI.
What they're known for: Butterburgers, frozen custard, and cheese curds. Not the most appetizing names, but you'll sing a different tune once you sink your teeth into it.
9. Max and Erma's
Where: Columbus, OH
What they're known for: Their burgers and chocolate chip cookies. So damn good.
10. Portillo's
Where: Villa Park, IL.
What they're known for: Hot dogs and chili. Their beef and sandwiches will make your mouth water too.
11. Pancheros
Where: Iowa City, IA.
What they're known for: Their stacked burritos. They're a good amount of Pancheros spread out across Connecticut, Florida, and South Dakota too.
12. Maid-Rite
Where: Muscatine, IA.
What they're known for: Their loose-meat sandwiches, it can be a little messy, but definitely worth it.
13. Lion's Choice
Where: Ballwin, MO.
What they're known for: Their roast beef sandwiches. They have it perfected.
14. Charleys Philly Steaks
Where: Columbus, OH.
What they're known for: Their famous Philly Cheesesteaks and Chicken Phillys.
15. Hungry Howie's
Where: Taylor, MI.
What they're known for: Their thick crust pizza, and their subs. Paul Wall approves.
16. Bob Evans
Where: Rio Grande, OH.
What they're known for: All things breakfast related!
17. Runza
