The Roost Carolina Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

1. The Roost Carolina Kitchen

8.7
1467 W Irving Park Rd (at N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lakeview · 42 tips and reviews

Emily E.Emily Erickson: The spicy chicken sandwich is the best.

Lauren M.Lauren Meade: Highly recommend the spicy chicken biscuit! Both the chicken & the biscuit are perfect. Sides are so-so. Slaw is ok; Mac n cheese disappointing. However, I didn't care b/c the sandwich was spectacular

Kenney M.Kenney Marlatt: My favorite order is the spicy chicken biscuit sandwich with just pickles. The Nashville Hot is also excellent if you want more heat.

Parson's Chicken & Fish is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

2. Parson's Chicken & Fish

9.0
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews

Adrian B.Adrian Brown: The negroni slushy is great (especially on a hot summer day), but I think their michelada steals the show. Perfectly spicy and refreshing.

Shannon H.Shannon Hallowell: So much fun, hot chicken is awesome. Never had something here that I didnt like. Frozen drinks are always a good decision. Great prices on beer specials

Kindall H.Kindall H: Try the negroni slushie & spicy fried chicken. Perfect balance of juicy, crispy & spices. Incredible outdoor seating area for warm weather, umbrellas included!

Wasabi is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

3. Wasabi

9.0
2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Square · 140 tips and reviews

Jared G.Jared Gray: Everything is great! The Le Japan is the best roll. Also try the Spicy Roasted Garlic Ramen!

Lisa W.Lisa W: Some of my favorite sushi in the city, and the best spot in the neighborhood for it. The spicy scallop roll is great. And their uni is super fresh and awesome. BYOB too!

Emily B.Emily Barger: Get everything! You can't go wrong. I always order the spicy garlic miso ramen, art mex roll, and seaweed salad. BYOB.

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

4. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

9.0
233 W Erie St (btwn N St Clair St & N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 77 tips and reviews

Global H.Global Highlander: Great fried chicken sandwich (the original is slightly spicy, and the spicy is apparently very spicy), good coffee from Dark Matter Coffee, and a variety of donuts.

J L.J L: "Sweet Heat" fried chicken donut sandwich and the original fried chicken sandwich made spicy are top-notch. Get both!

Nathan W.Nathan Wright: The original chicken sandwich (made spicy) has fantastic flavor and just the right amount of heat. The donuts are perfection - you can't go wrong with any of them. Highly recommend!

Sunda is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

5. Sunda

8.8
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: On our must-order list: lemongrass beef lollipops with spicy chili glaze and kobe beef sashimi with truffled vinaigrette. (And keep an eye out for celebs like Jeremy Piven, a fan.)

Derek F.Derek Fromson: Appetizer: Rock Shrimp Tempura. Entrees: Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Miso-Bronzed Black Curry, two rolls: Sweet Potato Caterpillar and Spicy Tuna. Dessert was a refreshing coconut pudding. Great meal.

Chico B.Chico Baldini: Try the Grass Tiger Cocktail - a house specialty with jalapeño infused gym

Antique Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

6. Antique Taco

8.6
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Shackleton: As good as its far more crowded neighbor Big Star. Love the margarita, steak tacos, habanero popcorn, and the chips and salsa.

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: The market mushroom tacos ($7 for two) top a mix of cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms with garlicky kale, spicy pickled jalapenos and a cilantro cream to cool it all down. Read more.

Kristen M.Kristen Moran: The sweet & spicy chicken tacos are awesome, definitely emphasis on the spicy part. Really fresh jalapeños. And if you don't get the chili cheese curds, you're missing out!

Xoco is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

7. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Seger: Ahogada Wood Oven Torta @XoCo 'Spicy, add Avocado' is in a league w/ The Ralph @ Mother's in NOLA & Boulud's Burger

Adam S.Adam Seger: The Ahogado "Sandwich of the Mayan Gods" Carnitas, crunchy bread, spicy tomato-chile broth, love

flavvio13 .flavvio13 🇧🇷🍴🇧🇷: The Pepito torta had braised tallgrass shortribs, caramelized onion, artisan Jack cheese, black beans and pickled jalapenos (soomeenshee )

Kuma's Corner is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

8. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

Edgar S.Edgar Sarmiento: I ordered the Brujeria burger, medium. Deliciously cooked meat with some jalapeño bite and creamy cheese. METAL! Also try the Raging Bitch. Stay away from the Cherry Cola though.

MikeMike: Bloody Mary + Plague Bringer. For extra points, get the mac & cheese w/ bacon and jalapenos.

Jenni P.Jenni Pollack: Before your burger, save room for the calamari...accompanied by deep fried jalapenos, lemon slices, Rosemary, and Shallot rings..insane!!!

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

9. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.1
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 349 tips and reviews

Maeve P.Maeve Price: have mashed potato, bacon and jalapeño on white pizza!

Bradley S.Bradley Schlosser: Grab a small pizza, white crust, pepperoni and jalapenos. Doesn't get any better than that.

Tracy M.Tracy M.: Order the mashed potato, jalapeno and sweet red pepper - your taste buds will be delighted!

Sai Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

10. Sai Cafe

8.4
2010 N Sheffield Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · North Side · 19 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Comfortable no-nonsense spot has a rabid following for honest fresh maki and sashimi in creative presentations. We liked the Ahi poke, spicy white tuna crunch maki and pan-fried scallops. Read more.

Kisha J.Kisha Johnson-Smith: Hamachi Jalapeño was exquisite!! Also, Volcano Maki was a winner!! I will return!! #musttrydynamite

Myra R.Myra Rubin: A few faves...Spicy Creamy Tako Maki, Uni, Ikura, Spicy Creamy Scallop nigiri, Kani Uni. Delish! Oldie but still good :)

Cheesie's Pub and Grub is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

11. Cheesie's Pub and Grub

8.8
958 W Belmont Ave (at Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 169 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Try the Tradicion: Crumbled chorizo, chihuahua cheese & pickled jalapeno peppers ooze together btwn buttery Turano Texas toast. Accompanied by house-made mayo w/ crushed chipotle peppers & adobo sauce Read more.

Bob R.Bob Randklev: Tradicion was awesome, Jalapeno peppers, hot sauce and a lot of cheese! The Breckenridge Brewing Vanilla Stout was a perfect compliment!

Keith C.Keith Cavey: The Tradicion was on point. The chorizo and jalapenos were fresh, spicy, and oh so delicious. The fried pickles were also very good - crispy, but not too much batter.

Nando's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

12. Nando's

8.6
953 W Randolph St (at N Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Portuguese Restaurant · West Town · 33 tips and reviews

Meredith B.Meredith B: Finally in Chicago! Been to Nandos in DC and London but so happy to have one at home. Try the medium spice chicken - delicious flavor. Staff is very helpful and the atmosphere is fun!

MikeMike: The chicken is moist and perfectly grilled. Make sure to try the varying degrees of hot sauces - and the garlic bread.

Byron C.Byron Cheng: Such delicious hot sauce. I want it on everything

Chicago Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

13. Chicago Diner

8.7
2333 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Logan Square · 84 tips and reviews

tyme4 r.tyme4 recess: There are healty options& options if uou aren't vegetarian that will satisfy. breakfast bowl, buffalo wings are delicious, but my first love is their ruben sandwich. Get there early for breakfast.

OrianaOriana: The Spicy Crispy Chick'n Sandwich is so good.

Viral S.Viral Shah: Make sure to get those buffalo wings

Chicago Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

14. Chicago Diner

9.0
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 205 tips and reviews

LeleLele: A must stop for anyone who loves veg restaurants, has a fantastic atmosphere. Check out the buffalo wings - the best ever.

VegNews MagazineVegNews Magazine: The spicy Buffalo-style wings are to-die-for, and the creamy soy shakes are truly delightful. Also awesome: the biscuits ‘n' gravy, tempeh Reuben, chicken-fried steak, and cookies-and-cream cake.

Becky D.Becky DeFord: My boyfriend got the ruben sandwich & loved the sauerkraut. I got the spicy black bean w/ a side of kale &Ginger so good!! We topped off our lunch with splitting a peanut butter cookie dough shake!

Crisp is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Chicago.

15. Crisp

8.6
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Peternell: I've tried the Seoul Sassy and Spicy Wings and they've both been phenomenal - do yourself a favor and try one of, if not both, of these wing varieties

Sidney A.Sidney Avila: Try the BBQ Crisp.. Tangy and not too spicy!!

Keith C.Keith Chu: Fantastic chicken wings. Go with the suicide sauce - spicy's too mild :)