Readers’ Choice Food Awards: It’s time to vote

Chicago Tribune / by Kayla Samoy / April 8, 2026

The nominations are in and now it’s time to vote for whom you want to win the Chicago Tribune Readers’ Choice Food Awards.

Below are the five finalists in each of the 10 categories, as well as what some readers said when making their nominations.

Readers can vote daily for their favorite finalists below (refresh the page if the voting box doesn’t appear) or click here. The voting period ends on April 15 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced on May 13. Read More Here.