Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies

If, like many of us, your exposure to the sweet potato has been limited to the occasional side of fries, you may be surprised to learn how many forms this humble tuber can inhabit. Enter Chicago’s only sweet potato-centric cafe, a friendly, family-run spot where every menu item packs a dose of orange spuds. There are savory offerings, like a soul-warming sweet potato stew and a steak and pepper sandwich served up on soft sweet potato bread. We make a beeline for the baked goods, though; think treats like creamy sweet potato pie topped with whipped honey cream cheese and a dense, spicy pudding made with leftover sweet potato bread.