- 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
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
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
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 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
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this BYOB pizza spot in the Gold Coast. Like its counterparts on State Street and in the Loop, it's known for its deep-d... READ MORE
The River North outpost of this family-owned taqueria caters to cravings for authentic Mexican eats from huevos rancheros and chilaquiles for breakfast to taco... 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
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... 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
A classic retro diner (the menu and walls are packed with cheesy '50s-style pictures) Clarke's specializes in breakfast all day and night, with heaping piles of... READ MORE
This Thai spot located in the Chicago Music Mart does a brisk lunch business with downtown office workers and shoppers. Pale yellow walls, high ceilings and lar... READ MORE
Noodles & Company features 10 noodle dishes that run the gamut from Japanese and Thai to Italian or good ol' American mac 'n' cheese. You order, pay, get your d... READ MORE
Toasted sandwiches and thick, hand-dipped milkshakes and malts have made this chain of sandwich shops a favorite among hungry Chicagoans. Stop in for lunch or ... READ MORE
For more than 30 years, Tag's Bakery has been providing freshly made treats for party planners and locals with a sweet tooth. Florentine cookies are the signatu... READ MORE
This River North spot, formerly a Pizza Ria, sells oversized New York-style slices. In addition to pizza, you’ll find sandwiches (try the Italian beef), Chica... READ MORE
This casual Indian eatery moved from the North Side to a red-and-yellow ceramic wall-tiled space in the Loop in mid-2011. The menu includes a mix of classic Ind... READ MORE
Another Loop outpost of this grab-and-go breakfast and lunch spot (the original is a few blocks away) aims to move harried professionals in and out within minut... READ MORE