- 214 W. Van Buren St., The Loop
This Vietnamese sandwich shop expands into the Loop with its fourth location, serving up around 10 varities of banh mi made with ham, head cheese and pork on cr... READ MORE
This Vietnamese sandwich shop expands into the Loop with its fourth location, serving up around 10 varities of banh mi made with ham, head cheese and pork on cr... READ MORE
This cupcake boutique got its start as an online-only bakeshop before launching this retail outlet in the heart of the Loop. In the morning, try apple-cinnamon,... READ MORE
Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve treatment at this vegan-friendly Loop spot, which caters to a lunch-time crowd. The counter-service set-up allows fo... READ MORE
This second location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu in a storefront with three times the space. Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve tr... READ MORE
The menu at this Indian quick-serve lunch spot in the Loop is short and savory, featuring wraps with fillings such as chicken tikka (grilled chicken in tandoori... READ MORE
Fans of kefir, the yogurt-like dairy product that allegedly fights fatigue, enhances the immune system, promotes gastrointestinal health and might even cure a h... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... READ MORE
The third location of this quick-service vegetarian/healthy food spot will serve the same customizable falafel sandwiches as the original Boystown and Oak Park ... READ MORE
Former Duck and Roll food truck owner Amy Le opened this brick and mortar restaurant in the Financial District, which serves casual Asian-Latin fusion dishes li... READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this Loop spot with five other locations throughout the city already had perfected "fast casual" dining, serving breakfast, pa... READ MORE
Need a fast fix of Chinese food? Consider this option in the food court of the State of Illinois building. READ MORE
This Loop sandwich shop serves hefty hot and cold subs with an emphasis on Italian ingredients -- such as its Italian meatball sub, made with meatballs that are... READ MORE
Specializing in made-to-order sandwiches, Potbelly exudes a colorful charm. A dark-wood decor, vintage knickknacks and street signs add to the ambience. It's a ... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for sale by the ounce. Imported from... READ MORE
Don’t let the sign on the door that reads "buffet" scare you away. Ruby-decorated walls and dark wooden tables help make this Loop getaway, which has sister loc... READ MORE
A family-owned alternative to Chipotle, this fast Mexican spot offers a wide range of traditional fare such as enchiladas, flautas and sopes at reasonable price... READ MORE
This cozy Loop counter-service eatery draws lunchers from nearby offices who come for the spot's one-and-only specialty: pierogis. The Polish-style pastries com... READ MORE
At this weekday-only Loop location of the local health-centric cafe, you can snack on natural, organic, vegan/vegetarian, low-sugar -- and of course, high prote... READ MORE
This Loop bakery, helmed by Toni Marie Cox (former pastry chef at the now-shuttered Ciel Bleu and the Parisian Disneyland) also offers Vietnamese banh mi sandwi... READ MORE
The quintessential Chicago tavern opens their ninth location this summer at this 75-seat restaurant in the Loop, offering their classic "cheezborgers" with no f... READ MORE