Creator Directory
The 40 biggest food & drink creators we track with a verified home base in Chicago, ranked by audience size, with live follower, engagement and average-view data on every card. We track at least 265 food & drink creators in Chicago; these are the largest with a verified profile.
40 creators, ranked by audience
NYT best selling cookbook author sharing nourishing recipes | Mama of 4 boys | Chicago based | Get my cookbook ⬇️
1.1M
Followers
0.2%
Engagement
135K
Avg views
Modest engagement. Bottom 15% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Food 🥗 Travel 🛫 ATL / CHI · She is Messy Eats @itsashleyrenee__ · 📬 Partnerships | · 📚 Messy Eats eCookBook · 🫐 Eat · 🍳 Good · 🍽 Food
943K
Followers
0.5%
Engagement
177K
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Average engagement. Bottom 46% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›✨Eggless - Dairy-free, & Vegan friendly Recipes · 📕Cookbook author · 📍Chicago · 💌Recipes: www.Pastrybysaloni.com
722K
Followers
1.3%
Engagement
850K
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Strong engagement. Top 21% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›🍽️ All things food and travel · 📍 Atlanta + Chicago based · @grandma.eloises
698K
Followers
0.4%
Engagement
87K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 38% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›🎥 TV Host @Foodnetwork #thekitchen · 🌶️ Founder of @MauroProvisions · 🎤 Jeff Mauro Live on Tour - Tix Below · 📍 Chicago, IL · Tour tickets here 👇👇👇
647K
Followers
0.3%
Engagement
52K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 23% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Home cooking, cocktails and gardening 🌻 · Full Recipes on my Substack · 📍Chicago
642K
Followers
0.6%
Engagement
160K
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Average engagement. Top 46% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›CHICAGO 📍 · Mom 💙 Food 🍱 Travel✈️ Fun ✨ · 📽️#100Cooks #55 · RECIPE SITE ⬇️ · Code: 100
499K
Followers
2.6%
Engagement
291K
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Exceptional engagement. Top 5% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›by kayla howey · inspired recipes for your kitchen table · 📍chicago · recipes linked below✨
403K
Followers
0.2%
Engagement
50K
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Low engagement. Bottom 13% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›@emmabice and husband/sous-chef @seanlitza · Easy recipes + Chicago living + travel · @food52 award winning bloggers
395K
Followers
2.1%
Engagement
181K
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Exceptional engagement. Top 10% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Recipes that feel personal… · Like the people, places & flavors you love · Cookbook + FREE printable recipes! ⤵️
349K
Followers
0.7%
Engagement
194K
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Average engagement. Top 44% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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📍 Chicago based chef · 🇲🇽 1st generation · 📸 @jonathanzaragozafoto · 🥘 my recipes + tools 👇🏽
338K
Followers
0.7%
Engagement
63K
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Average engagement. Top 41% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›🌴@bachelorinparadise 7️⃣ · 🌹@bacheloretteabc 1️⃣6️⃣ · Boy Band Manager @theboybandnightchicago · ⚓️Chicago
303K
Followers
4.2%
Engagement
77K
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Exceptional engagement. Top 3% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Chi📍 · Food recommendations and reactions · Dm to be featured · As see on National Television!
293K
Followers
0.6%
Engagement
41K
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Average engagement. Top 49% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›❤️🔥 new spots~happy hrs~mental health · ✨your vintage jewelry dealer @daydreamdarlinggg 🥰
282K
Followers
0.5%
Engagement
64K
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Average engagement. Bottom 44% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Evidence-based Nutrition & Fitness Coach · Easy High-Protein Recipes & Healthy Living · Meal Plans + Workouts ⤵️ · Chicago📍
278K
Followers
0.3%
Engagement
54K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 33% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›📚 Cookbook author with 2 books 📖 | Healthy recipes for a balanced life 🥦 | WW friendly & tasty dishes | Contact:
262K
Followers
0.3%
Engagement
26K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 28% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›👩🏼🍳 NEW gluten-free + dairy-free recipes every week · 🍵 Easy non-toxic swaps · 📍Chicago · 💌 Weekly meal ideas, recipes + recs ↓
256K
Followers
1.1%
Engagement
110K
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Average engagement. Top 26% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›🔸Curiosity-driven Cooking in Chicago · 🔸Full vidz, Recipes & More…👇🏼
255K
Followers
0.4%
Engagement
45K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 36% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Suburban Chicago mom of 4 celebrating daily life with fun recipes, DIY’s, mom hacks, + travel Email: to collab
252K
Followers
0.1%
Engagement
47K
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Low engagement. Bottom 3% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Tiktok ➡️ 380k+ · Two sisters Exploring Chicago! · @leen.alqaissi @yasmeen.alqaissi
219K
Followers
2.0%
Engagement
659K
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Strong engagement. Top 13% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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📍Chicago · Professional Foodie & Home Chef
202K
Followers
2.4%
Engagement
85K
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Exceptional engagement. Top 8% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Minister of food, Host of Savor the City @tvonetv ,New Soul Kitchen @mycleotv @chefcornbreadandbutter Chicago born, Mississippi raised & Atlanta FLY!
200K
Followers
0.1%
Engagement
5.1K
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Low engagement. Bottom 5% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Chicago based food blogger/recipe developer · Author of “GENIE COOKS” · DIY home Renovations with my hubby · Mom of 1
198K
Followers
0.0%
Engagement
6.5K
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Low engagement. Bottom 1% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Coffee & clothes & food & travel · 📍Chicago, IL · 💁🏼♀️ 5’3”
195K
Followers
1.6%
Engagement
59K
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Strong engagement. Top 18% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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181K
Followers
0.1%
Engagement
116K
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Low engagement. Bottom 8% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Helping you get healthier without giving up dessert · 🏃♀️ 3:30 marathoner & 1:34 half marathoner · 💕 Chicago
179K
Followers
0.4%
Engagement
58K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 38% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Eating at a restaurant, in my car, or around the 🌎 · MIA | CHI based + beyond · 🎬Business Insider, WGN & NBC
177K
Followers
0.8%
Engagement
103K
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Average engagement. Top 36% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Founded by @amintomalieh @mcamilagallegor · 🍕 Everything Food · 🎉 Tik Tok: 215k | FB: 100k · 🎬 WGN NBC · 📬 Restaurant Marketing
172K
Followers
0.3%
Engagement
47K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 26% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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152K
Followers
0.3%
Engagement
28K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 31% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›👉 Spots, travel & experiences · 📍 Chicago & beyond · 📩 Mgmt → · 🔗 Links, codes & more ↓
140K
Followers
0.2%
Engagement
17K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 21% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Ex-picky eater on a mission to raise good eaters · 📍Chicago · Start solids with confidence: First Foods Guide AVAILABLE NOW ⤵️
135K
Followers
0.1%
Engagement
8.2K
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Low engagement. Bottom 10% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Motherhood | Lifestyle | Food |✨ · Mama of 2 👧🏻🎀 · 📍Chicago 🇺🇸🇵🇰 · @noor.athome
130K
Followers
0.8%
Engagement
205K
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Average engagement. Top 38% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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130K
Followers
0.9%
Engagement
54K
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Average engagement. Top 33% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›just a wellness girly living in chicago
125K
Followers
0.5%
Engagement
75K
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Average engagement. Bottom 46% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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125K
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—
Engagement
1.2M
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117K
Followers
1.0%
Engagement
62K
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Average engagement. Top 28% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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116K
Followers
0.2%
Engagement
59K
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Modest engagement. Bottom 18% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›📍Chicago living + luxury travel ✨ · 💌 Collabs: · 🤍 TikTok: 175k+ · @chicago.explore ambassador · @empoapp content creator
113K
Followers
1.0%
Engagement
51K
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Average engagement. Top 31% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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113K
Followers
1.2%
Engagement
85K
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Strong engagement. Top 23% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›chicago ☆ · food | travel | lifestyle
111K
Followers
1.9%
Engagement
36K
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Strong engagement. Top 15% of the 39 creators here with a rate, where the median is 0.5%.
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Unlock ›Audience breakdowns, past brand work and realistic rates for food & drink creators in Chicago, free on a strategy call.
We track at least 265 food & drink creators with a verified home base in Chicago, part of our own database of tracked creators. This page lists the 40 largest by audience whose profile and metrics verified on the last refresh. Engagement rate is likes plus comments divided by followers. Average views come from recent posts. Nothing here is hand-picked and a place on the list is not a recommendation: it is the top of the list by size, and the engagement band on each card is there so you can judge for yourself.
Home base comes from the creator’s own location, not from where they post about. This page shows public Instagram data only. If you’re listed and want changes or removal, email hello@sup.co and we’ll act on it fast.
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Every creator on this page, with the follower, engagement and view figures behind the ranking. Take it into a spreadsheet, or cite it. We only publish what is on the page: no email addresses and no rates.
| Measure | On this page | The wider data set |
|---|---|---|
| Creators ranked hereWe track at least 265 food & drink creators in Chicago and publish the largest with a verified profile | 40 | 11,056 across our published pages |
| Median followersFood & Drink in Chicago vs all 11,056 creators across our published pages | 210K | 77K |
| Median engagement rate | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Median average views | 63K | 32K |
Free to use and republish with credit to sup.co. How we measure ›
FAQ
Everything on this page is measured from live Instagram data. These answers are generated from the 40 creators shown above, so they change when the data does.
This page ranks 40 food & drink creators in Chicago. We track at least 265 of them and list the largest by audience here, with the engagement rate and average views behind each one.
The median creator on this page has 210K followers, and the median engagement rate across the page is 0.5%. By size, 85% are mid-tier creators (100,000 to 500,000) and 15% are macro creators (500,000 and above).
Monique: Ambitious Kitchen (@ambitiouskitchen) has the largest following on this page at 1.1M. Follower count is not the same as performance though. KENNY Braasch (@kennybraasch10) has the highest engagement rate here at 4.16%, which is usually the better signal of whether an audience is paying attention.
Across this page the most common post categories are Food & Cooking, Restaurants & Cafes & Bars, Baking & Desserts and Local Things to Do. These come from what the creators actually post, not from a self-declared bio.
Every creator here has a verified Chicago home base. The places they mention most in their posts are Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando. By country, the most mentioned are United States, Pakistan and Japan. These are mentions in content, so they show where a creator talks about, which is not always where their audience lives.
We hold the email address and the going rate for every creator on this page, but we do not publish either. Book a strategy call and we will share the ones relevant to your brief, along with the audience breakdown behind each profile.
Follower counts, engagement rates and average views are collected directly from Instagram and TikTok and recalculated on every refresh, not carried over from an older pull. There is no survey and no panel behind these numbers. You can read the full method on our methodology page.
We source, negotiate, contract, pay and track. You approve every step and only pay for posts that go live. Creators matched to your brief in 6 hours.
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