- 61 E. Madison St., The Loop
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... 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
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
This casual pizzeria and brewery offers upscale bar food like a rotating burger of the week, wings tossed in house-made sauces, pizza puffs and plenty of craft ... 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
Katy and Waldo Garcia – who actually met at the restaurant when it had different owners and later married – run this Schaumburg treasure. He's the chef and she ... READ MORE
This small, family-run pizzeria is a favorite with school teams and families. The cozy dining room is filled with tables draped in red-checkered tablecloths and... READ MORE
This independently-owned Italian stop is known for its pan pizza though you can't go wrong with the thin-crust, double dough and Chicago-style pies either. Expe... READ MORE
A carry out only spot, Old Town Pizza Co. serves thin crust, stuffed and deep dish pies, with specialties including barbecue chicken and white pizza. READ MORE
Cosi is an unusual restaurant, in that its menu and atmosphere evolve throughout the day. In the morning, its a coffee bar; at lunchtime, working stiffs drop in... READ MORE
This classy, wood-covered brewpub features a bar/brewing area and a separate dining area. RAM offers a variety of its award-winning beers, including Big Horn He... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Tucked in along Lower Wacker Drive just east of the Wabash Avenue bridge, this seasonal Chicago Riverwalk spot, a full-service restaurant with wait staff, off... READ MORE
This grab-and-go breakfast and lunch spot opposite Willis Tower aims to move harried professionals in and out within minutes. Though there are seats for lingeri... READ MORE
This breakfast and lunch eatery in the Loop caters to the harried business crowd with the usual grab-and-go suspects: baked goodies, salads and sandwiches. But ... READ MORE
Another 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 minutes. T... READ MORE
Offering more than a dozen cold and hot subs, Jersey Mike's sandwiches are made fresh to order and served on fresh-baked white or wheat bread with meats and che... READ MORE
Ordering is easy at this Loop Freshii location. Just grab one of its "quick tickets" and check off which soup, salad, wrap or rice bowl you’d like before droppi... 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