When we envisioned Chicago's first 4/20 celebration since weed was legalized in Illinois earlier this year, it didn't look like this. But in all honesty, you probably would have been lighting up from the comfort of your living room regardless of the state's stay-at-home order. And let's not kid ourselves: You'd definitely be ordering your favorite munchies via delivery—fees be damned.
In honor of this year's couch-bound, cannabis-fueled celebration, we rounded up the most delicious stoner-approved eats that are just a click away on your delivery platform of choice. From an order of loaded nachos and chorizo-stuffed egg rolls to a double-stacked cookie sandwich, these are the best treats to order when you're high as hell in Chicago.
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Coney taco from Lola's Coney Island
Travel to Detroit (if only in your mind) for a taco-hot dog mashup that really only makes sense if you're blazed: A pillowy steamed bun is loaded up with ground beef, spicy chili, lettuce, tomato, onion and a pile of shredded cheddar. At this point, you may as well toss in an order of chili cheese fries.
Pizza bread from Parlor Pizza Bar
If a loaf of bread and a pizza pie had a baby, it would be this ridiculously messy appetizer at Parlor. The restaurant's house beer bread is stuffed silly with garlic, gooey mozzarella, shallots, scallion cream, parmesan, pepperoni and cherry peppers. The pull-apart treat is addictively delicious.
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THC sando from Wazwan
No, this sandwich isn't infused with THC, but it is stoner-approved. Each stacker features a fried tandoori chicken breast that's smothered in gochujang aioli, som tam slaw and sweet house honey. Crispy, masala-dusted potato chips are the perfect pairing.
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Sam's chicken and waffle from Sam's Crispy Chicken
From the folks behind Umami Burger comes this new ghost kitchen specializing in crispy, oil-dappled poultry. Potheads needn't look further than this sweet-and-savory treat, which crams a fried chicken breast and bacon between two golden waffles. Finish it off with a heavy hand of sticky-icky maple syrup.
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Taco pizza from Roots Pizza
Can't decide between pizza and tacos in your hazy state? Roots settles the debate with this two-for-one pizza, a Quad City-style pie that's dressed up with taco-seasoned sausage, lettuce, tomatoes and tortilla chips. It's a delightfully crunchy flavor mashup that we're kicking ourselves for not thinking of sooner.
Sweetie Pie cookie from Sweet Mandy B's
What's better than a chewy, butter-laden sugar cookie iced in vanilla buttercream? Two sugar cookies sandwiched together with pastel-hued frosting and a boatload of sprinkles, of course. If you crave sweets after demolishing a joint, Sweet Mandy B's has you covered with whimsical bars, buns and cupcakes.
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Nachos from The Chicago Diner
Vegetarians are stoners, too, you know. And the Chicago Diner's fan-favorite meat-free nachos aren't lacking in flavor—they come topped with seitan chorizo, spiced black beans, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, guac, sour cream, vegan cheese and salsa. Good luck sharing this pile of chips!
Coconut butter mochi from Mom's at Kimski
The good folks at Kimski are ringing in the holiday with a pop-up shop from Mom's, a food hall stall that specializes in Japanese comfort food. They're rolling out all their best eats for the occasion, and we've got our eyes on the dreamy coconut butter mochi bars, which are perfectly chewy, creamy and downright dreamy. Easily one of our favorite desserts in Chicago!
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Chorizo egg rolls from Saucy Porka
Picture this: Crispy, thrice-wrapped egg rolls stuffed to the gills with spicy ground pork, queso fresco, tender sweet potatoes and crunchy red cabbage—all served with a lick-your-fingers good chipotle aioli for dipping. If you're feeling sleepy, toss in an order of Vietnamese coffee so you don't fall asleep on the couch at 2pm again.
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The Potatonator from Tempesta Market
There's nothing you can do to convince us that this sandwich wasn't invented by a bonafide pothead. Your typical breakfast sando—thick-cut bacon, fried egg and American cheese on brioche—gets a serious upgrade thanks to a fried disc of hashbrowns. No matter how blitzed you are, you're going to need a fork and knife for this one.
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