3304 N. Western Ave., Roscoe Village
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 ingredients, never using frozen meat for its Angus Beef burgers. Chef-inspired specialties like the NY Reuben burger on marble rye bread with sauerkraut, thousand island dressing and grilled onions and the Hawaiian burger with pepper jack cheese, pineapple and jalalpenos don the menu, among others. But guests can build their own too -- even substituting beef for chicken. Dress it up with signature sauces like cucumber wasabi and bacon ranch or keep it simple with honey mustard and barbecue. Throw on as many toppings as you'd like, as there are nearly two dozen to choose from. A selection of hot dogs, kids' meals, hand-dipped milkshakes and sandwiches are available as well. READ MORE
1482 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park
Named for the Greek word for "carve," this eatery offers a hearty selection of Greek and Mediterranean street food favorites, including grilled pitas filled with antibiotic-free carved meats, salads and seasonal dips, and build-you-own Gyros. The interior aims to mimic the relaxed ambiance of the Mediterranean. Free Wifi is available.READ MORE
5759 N. Broadway, Edgewater
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 and barbecue. Pizza is sold by the slice and by the whole pie, with standard meat and veggie toppings available. Salads, sandwiches, burgers and chicken round out the menu, which also includes pastas, sold as individual entrees and—get this—by the bucket. Said buckets, filled with spaghetti or mostaccioli and meatballs or sausage, feed three to four people and come with garlic bread and (hey, why not?) cole slaw. READ MORE
