- 1900 S. State St., South Loop
This South Loop burger eatery serves turkey, veggie and chicken burgers on brioche or pretzel buns. Choose from creations such as the Jersey Shore burger with p... READ MORE
This South Loop burger eatery serves turkey, veggie and chicken burgers on brioche or pretzel buns. Choose from creations such as the Jersey Shore burger with p... READ MORE
Barnaby's has been a Des Plaines staple, tossing homemade pizza dough and cooking sauce since 1969. The high quality cheese, (Scala) sausage and other first-rat... READ MORE
This self-serve, no-frills joint specializes in house-made Italian beef, meaty chili, hot dogs and cheeseburgers. READ MORE
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
Back in the day, pre-Nia Vardalos and her big fat Greek wedding, there was Telly Savalas and his TV alter ego, Kojak, whose famous line was "Who loves you, baby... READ MORE
As if flaunting its confidence in its quarter-pound Vienna beef dog--here called a "chubby" ($4.75), this cute just-below-street level stand in Lakeview actuall... READ MORE
Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... READ MORE
Partners Gary Strauss and Tony D'Alessandro (you might remember D'Alessandro from season six of Hell's Kitchen) serve favorites such as fish and chips, grilled ... READ MORE
This River North fast food spot caters to lunch and late-night crowds on their way home from the half-dozen nightclubs located nearby. Patrons can pause to fini... READ MORE
This is the second location of the popular Evanston burger shop, which serves up high quality beef for the hungry Lincoln Park lunch crowd. But don't expect it ... READ MORE
Having sprouted up across the suburbs, Meatheads Burgers and Fries opened a city location in fall 2012. The fast food burger chain boasts its use of all-natural... READ MORE
Get a taste of Chicago with Maxwell Street-style hamburgers, hot dogs and sandwiches hot off the grill. READ MORE
Over the years, customers have scrawled graffiti all over the tables, walls and chairs here. Some just write their names while others have composed poems or lef... READ MORE
The name is Irish, but you won't be deluged by Emerald Isle kitsch at this friendly neighborhood restaurant and pub. You may, however, find yourself enchanted b... READ MORE
This small North Center spot serves up hot dogs, charbroiled burgers, chicken sandwiches and more fast food favorites. READ MORE
Located in the Holiday Inn Rolling Meadows, McKenna's offers the requisite sandwiches, salads and entrees and kids eat free with paying adult. READ MORE
Inexpensive eats are accessible 24-7 at this retro diner with take-out and table service. Super-thick milkshakes, matchstick-thin french fries and burgers are t... READ MORE
This family-owned fast-casual Italian spot located just north of U.S. Cellular Field serves up pizza, pasta, burgers and sandwiches at affordable prices. Order ... READ MORE
Nearby U of C and IIT students stop by this casual Bronzeville counter service spot for creative made-to-order dogs such as the jambalaya-topped Big Easy. The o... READ MORE