I am currently visiting the USA, and before I leave I want to try some food that is “uniquely” american - IE, you can’t really find it outside of the country.

UK stores do tend to have a “USA section” which has a small amount of sweets and other products. But I am wondering what americans specifically missed / couldn’t find in other countries.

As an example - Wendy’s as far as I’ve seen, isn’t local to the UK or at least where I live. So trying that was a “unique american food”, to me.

I’m also in Chicago at the moment, so I made sure to try a proper (real?) Chicago deep dish pizza (loved it, by the way).

Alternatively, any other suggestions of food to try?

Immediate edit - turns out Wendy’s is in some locations in the UK. I just assumed incorrectly!

Thanks for all the suggestions!!

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Thank you!

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And you should get them from Portillo’s. People from other places in the US make sure to get some Portillo’s when they’re in Chicagoland.

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Portillos got bought out a while back. It’s not particularly great any more.

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Devil Dawgs isn’t too bad. Tried them and Portillos the last time I was out there.

Are there any others out there that you would recommend?

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I haven’t noticed any real change, it’s still good.

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Also, if you want the best hot dog you’ve ever had, visit Fat Johnnie’s. And for god’s sake do not put ketchup on it! Lol

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