Livin’ La Vida Local: Snack on S’mores in Chicago and the Suburbs

Celebrate National S’mores Day 2013 at Best Local Spots Near CSN Apartments

Courtesy of unsophisticook.com

Courtesy of unsophisticook.com

It’s the iconic trio of graham crackers, chocolate and gooey marshmallow: the s’more. Sink your teeth into some this Saturday, August 10, for National S’mores Day. Stop in one of these Best Local spots near your short-term rental in Chicago and the suburbs to satisfy your craving!

Courtesy of Dimo's Pizza

Courtesy of Dimo’s Pizza

It’s hard not to love the creative pizzas at Best Local Dimo’s Pizza (1615 N. Damen Ave.) in Wicker Park. Especially the s’mores pizza. Get the mac ‘n’ cheese or vegan pizzas for dinner, and top it off with the s’mores variation for dessert just a 16-minute blue line el ride from Kingsbury Plaza in River North!

 

Courtesy of Nu Crepes

Courtesy of Nu Crepes

The campfire crepe is about to be your new favorite indulgence. Get this s’mores crepe at suburban Best Local spot Nu Crepes (115 W. Schiller Ct.) in Naperville. Enjoy a sweet crepe filled with marshmallows, chocolate chips and graham cracker, drizzled in chocolate sauce, a 9-minute drive from Elm Creek Apartments in Elmhurst!

Courtesy of Beavers Coffee & Donuts

Courtesy of Beavers Coffee & Donuts

Yes, this exists: the s’mores doughnut. Pick one up at Best Local Beavers Coffee & Donuts (131 N. Clinton St.) in the West Loop. This food truck stationed at the French Market sells piping hot, tasty, gourmet doughnuts. Grab mini s’mores doughnuts just a 3-minute walk from 180 N. Jefferson in the West Loop!