This Edgewater joint is one of those everything-under-the-sun fast food that serves a range of not-very-good-for-you delights like deep-fried seafood, hot dogs ... READ MORE
This small counter-service spot in Rogers Park doles out mostly carryout orders of affordable Mexican fare including tacos al pastor, burritos and enchiladas. READ MORE
The bustling dining room at this Downers Grove location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s, serves up something ... READ MORE
This busy, fast food sibling of Catch 35 features breakfast and lunch for downtown workers on the run. Breakfast includes cold cereals, pastries and limited hot... READ MORE
This Loop fast food spot caters to the rushed financial district lunch crowd with a focus on grab-and-go basics. In addition to double cheeseburgers, Chicago-st... READ MORE
This family restaurant serves hearty breakfasts and a wide variety of lunch options. READ MORE
This independently owned Irish tavern is a western suburban favorite, serving typical pub grub with a fish fry on Fridays and 20 beers on tap. Lots of TVs make ... READ MORE
A specialist in chicken and ribs. READ MORE
All-day breakfast and lunch spot featuring pancakes, omelets and crepes, plus burgers, panini and wraps. READ MORE
Loop outpost of the international coffee company, which launched way back in 1895 near Turin, Italy. In addition to espresso, cappuccino and other coffee favori... READ MORE
The thinking at this Edgewater spot is that sushi is about simplicity READ MORE
The Oak Park-based chain with outposts in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana operates this Loop location in the Sullivan Center (a.k.a the Carson Pirie Scott build... 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 Edgewater BYOB serves a wide selection of traditional Thai dishes as well as a shorter list of maki and nigiri. The Thai portion of the menu runs the gamut... READ MORE
Chef-owner Matt Maroni specializes in "naan-wiches"--fresh-baked naan sandwiches stuffed with exotic ingredients such as short ribs and wild boar belly--at this... READ MORE
During lunch hours this Loop spot is packed to the brim with nearby office workers who come for the made-from-scratch meals and quick service. Specializing in g... READ MORE
The downtown outpost of this candy store, which opened its first location in Highland Park in 1982, is located in the Monadnock building in the Loop. More than ... READ MORE
Though this Edgewater BYOB offers some hot items, including teriyaki and tempura dishes, a half-dozen bento boxes and a hefty list of apps, sushi is the main dr... READ MORE
This Edgewater sushi spot shows their hometown pride by rolling up maki options like the Bears roll (tempura shrimp, avocado, eel and fish eggs), the Blackhawks... READ MORE
