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Hidden Gem Food Spots in the Midwest

Hidden Gem Food Spots in the Midwest

Key Questions

What hidden gem food spots are featured in the Midwest highlight?

They include a veteran-owned smash burger joint in Columbus, Ohio, LP Street Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and La Catedral Cafe in Chicago for Mexican breakfast items like chilaquiles. All are noted as budget-friendly and off the beaten path.

What details are provided about the Chicago Mexican breakfast spot?

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant is located at 2500 S Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 and is open daily from 7 AM to 3 PM. It specializes in satisfying options like chilaquiles and café de olla.

How does the Indiana pizza spot relate to the Midwest food highlight?

Steady Eddy’s Station in Leo combines pizza with river paddling as a unique hidden gem experience. It fits the theme of creative, local Midwest food finds that are off the beaten path.

Three hidden gem food finds: a veteran-owned smash burger joint in Columbus, Ohio (started as food truck, won local competition); LP Street Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offering creative street food with a local twist; and a Mexican breakfast spot in Chicago serving chilaquiles and café de olla. All budget-friendly and off the beaten path.

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Updated Jul 3, 2026