Lardon

Lardon is an all-day salumeria and bistro on California Avenue in Logan Square from Meadowlark Hospitality. The kitchen makes its own charcuterie and salumi, and a large window lets diners watch meats curing in the cave. Mornings bring pastries and espresso, lunch centers on sandwiches, and evenings turn to French-inspired bistro cooking. House-cured meats and artisanal cheese are available all day.

What to know

• Michelin first named Lardon a Bib Gourmand in 2022, and the 2025 guide still lists the restaurant as one.
• A four-course prix fixe dinner costs $50 per person.
• The restaurant occupies a 110-year-old building restored over two years.
• The bar pours eight rotating draft beers alongside a long amaro list.
• The California Blue Line station is across California Avenue.