Boxty, The Irish Potato Pancake, Is Hard To Find In Chicago — And It’s Delicious

Block Club Chicago / by Linze Rice / March 9, 2026

CHICAGO — France has the crêpe and eastern Europe the blintz. In Jewish cuisine, latkes are loved, and in African, Asian and Spanish countries, there are fritters.

But in Ireland, one starchy snack encompasses them all: boxty.

As Chicago prepares to go green with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Chicagoans looking for Irish food around town can find this delectable snack at a handful of restaurants.

In its simplest terms, boxty is an Irish potato pancake. But in practical terms, it’s so much more. Read More Here.