Best Local: Peanut Butter Eats

Journey to peanut butter paradise with these Chicago and suburban locations!

Peanut butter lovers rejoice: Chicago’s gone nuts! Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day with some savory sweets. Whether you like it creamy or crunchy, with our without jelly, these Chicago and suburban locations are sure to satisfy any peanut butter craving!

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Courtesy of giantbomb.com

Enjoy a classic with a twist and try a peanut butter and jelly from The Overflow Coffee Bar! The coffee shop is based on fair-trade, environmentally friendly products that are not only healthy and delicious, but promote small farmers. Try the State and 16th sandwich with peanut butter, banana and honey on a buttery croissant, or a hearty bowl of oatmeal topped with a dollop of PB. Only a 9 minute walk from the Vue20 location!

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Courtesy of Chicago.cbslocal.com

Satisfy your breakfast sweet tooth with a peanut butter flavored donut from Firecakes! Try a peanut butter cup or the seasonal specialty peanut butter and jelly flavor. Located across the street from AMLI River North or a block away from 400 N. LaSalle!

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Courtesy of recipes.ilovepeanutbutter.com

Try it the King’s way at The Bad Apple! The Elvis’s Last Supper burger features a juicy burger topped with crispy bacon and gooey house-made peanut butter. An odd combination but a customer favorite! Only a 10 minute drive from The Belden Stratford.

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Courtesy of yelp.com

Enjoy it creamy with gourmet, handmade ice cream from Kimmer’s! Kimmer’s features original gourmet flavors along with classic favorites churned fresh daily. Peanut butter specials include chocolate peanut butter cup, peanut butter chocolate truffle and the gourmet parent trap, featuring vanilla ice cream with peanut butter ribbons and Oreos. Have it as a sundae, shake, or simply a scoop! Only a 6 minute drive from AMLI at St. Charles.