A new kind of guide
What's this line for?
You turn a corner and there's a line down the block. What are they waiting for, and should you join them? 275 famous food lines in 25 cities, each with what to get, the usual wait, an honest worth-it-or-not, and how to beat it.
See a line? Ask Chef.Take a photo of any line, anywhere, and email it to food@chefamazing.com. Chef writes back with what it's for, what to order, and whether it's worth the wait. Keep Location on so he knows where you are.
North America
11 lines
ChicagoKasama, Mr. Beef, Pequod's Pizza
12 lines
Los AngelesHowlin' Ray's, Leo's Tacos Truck, Eggslut
11 lines
Mexico CityEl Califa de León, Panadería Rosetta, Los Cocuyos
11 lines
MiamiSanguich de Miami, Versailles, Myka
11 lines
New OrleansWillie Mae's NOLA, Acme Oyster House, Parkway Bakery & Tavern
11 lines
New York CityL'Industrie Pizzeria, Lucali, Katz's Delicatessen
10 lines
PhiladelphiaDiNic's Roast Pork, Beiler's Donuts, John's Roast Pork
11 lines
San FranciscoSwan Oyster Depot, Tartine Bakery, Bi-Rite Creamery
11 lines
TorontoPai Northern Thai Kitchen, Carousel Bakery, Bang Bang Ice Cream & BakeryEurope
11 lines
AmsterdamVan Wonderen Stroopwafels, Vleminckx, Fabel Friet
11 lines
BarcelonaEl Xampanyet, La Cova Fumada, Can Paixano (La Xampanyeria)
11 lines
BerlinCurry 36, Burgermeister, Zeit für Brot
11 lines
FlorenceTrattoria Mario, Da Nerbone, Gelateria dei Neri
11 lines
LisbonManteigaria, Cervejaria Ramiro, Taberna da Rua das Flores
11 lines
LondonPadella, Dishoom Covent Garden, Beigel Bake
11 lines
MadridCasa Labra, El Brillante, La Mallorquina
12 lines
ParisBouillon Chartier, Maison Louvard, Cédric Grolet Opéra
11 lines
RomeDa Enzo al 29, Pizzarium, All'Antico VinaioAsia
11 lines
BangkokThipsamai, Jeh O Chula, Go-Ang Kaomunkai Pratunam
11 lines
Hong KongKam's Roast Goose, Australia Dairy Company, Kau Kee
11 lines
OsakaRikuro Ojisan, Mizuno, Kushikatsu Daruma
11 lines
SeoulMyeongdong Kyoja, Tosokchon Samgyetang, Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari
10 lines
SingaporeHill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
11 lines
TokyoFuunji, Ginza Kagari, TsujihanOceania
Picked from Chef Amazing's Long lines lists (checked open Oct 23 2026) and checked against the press on 2026-11-12. Waits are typical, not live. Know a line we missed? Tell us on any city page, or email a photo of it to food@chefamazing.com.