Restaurants that accept EBT in Chicago, Illinois
These 20 restaurants in Chicago are authorized to accept EBT through the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program. Eligible recipients can buy hot, prepared meals with their card.
JJ Fish and Chicken
47 W 79th St.
Jj Fish and ChickenDoughboy's Chicago
352 E 71st St.
Doughboy's ChicagoFirehouse Bakery & Grill
720 E 75th St.
Firehouse Bakery & GrillBJ's Market & Bakery
1737 E 95th St.
Bj's Market & BakeryS2 Express Grill
129 E 103rd St.
S2 Express GrillFatburger Chatham
825 E 87th St.
Fatburger ChathamWare Ranch Steak House
11147 S Michigan Ave
Ware Ranch Steak HouseHarolds Chicken Shack #17
2900 W 63rd St.
Harolds Chicken ShackHolland Fish & Chicken
8300 S Holland Rd
Holland Fish & ChickenChef Daddy's
5944 W Lake St.
Chef Daddy'sS2 Southside Bar & Grill
11043 S Ashland Ave
S2 Southside Bar & GrillS2 Express Grill - Clark
420 S Clark St.
S2 Express Grill - ClarkS2 Express Hall - Halsted
5058 S Halsted St.
S2 Express Hall - HalstedFiesta Burger Heaven
7832 S Ashland Ave
Fiesta Burger HeavenThe Retro Grill
8126 S Stony Island Ave
The Retro GrillJJ fish and Chicken
26 E Adams St.
Jj Fish and ChickenSharks Fish & Chicken
6237 S Union Ave
Sharks Fish & ChickenJ & J Fish
4024 W Roosevelt Rd
J & J FishJ & J Fish
3948 W Cermak Rd
J & J FishChicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemo…
4100 W Madison St.
Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & LemonadeFrequently asked questions
Which restaurants accept EBT in Chicago?
Chicago has 20 restaurants authorized for the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program, including Jj Fish and Chicken, J & J Fish, Doughboy's Chicago, Firehouse Bakery & Grill. Each accepts EBT from eligible recipients for prepared meals.
Can anyone use EBT at these Chicago restaurants?
No — only recipients enrolled in the Restaurant Meals Program: those who are 60 or older, have a disability, or are experiencing homelessness (and their spouses). Illinois is a participating state.
What can I buy with EBT at a restaurant in Chicago?
Hot and ready-to-eat meals. Alcohol, tobacco and non-food items aren't covered, and most states don't allow EBT to pay tips. It draws from your regular SNAP balance.