4. Cupitol
8.7
455 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 9 tips and reviews
Lucille Fisher: My neighborhood coffee shop, restaurant, bar. Great atmosphere! Friendly people, good menus from breakfast, lunch & dinner or anytime in between. Will try the cocktails sometime.
Eric Boldon: Brunch was fantastic, as was the huge portion of tiramisu
Ghala Alrumaihi: Good until now
5. Big Chicks
8.2
5024 N Sheridan Rd (at W Argyle St.), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Uptown · 88 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: The cash-only, dine-in deal is simple: one quarter-pound burger for $1. Sliced tomatoes, lettuce, onion and pickles are free upon request, and each burger comes with your choice of fries or salad. Read more.
Veggie Chicago: One of the best vegetarian menus in the city despite being a bar. Plenty of vegan options too!
Sean Doe-Simkins: Go to Big Chicks on Mondays for dollar burgers and cheap pitchers!
7. Beatrix
8.8
834 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 16 tips and reviews
morg: wonderful fresh food in this restaurant slash coffee bar, gluten free and vegan options, don’t miss the cucumber mint soda!
C Rey: The Market is open and offers a bevy of lunch and snacks options. Hot food/salad bar charges by weight and restaurant fulfils high standard set by other locations. Fresh ingredients, honest food.
Elizabeth Hagen: Excellent brunch, cocktails and ambiance. I had the cauliflower and egg grits.
8. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
8.7
1120 N State St (btwn Elm St & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 169 tips and reviews
Yeuseung Kim: Always have to have the "Lou" (spinach, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, romano, cheddar) so haven't tried any other pizza but I'm sure they're all good.
Cole Kennedy: Definitely the nicest, newest of all the Lou's. Get the deep dish pizza, obviously. Wash it down with a Revolution IPA. Then take a nap.
Serious Eats: The Malnati Chicago Classic combines a buttercrust with their awesome well-seasoned homemade sausage. It's one of the best deep dish pizzas known to man.
Donna Johnson: This park is small but has something for everyone. A walk along the river, hills for picnics, a lot of benches for reading, a dog park, a playground for kids and it is near restaurants.
Kevin Newby: On a cold, sunny day, lay down on the play surface and act like a cat.
Kenny K: Expanded park reopened 7/19/12 with more swings, patio tables w/shade covers, and large half dome climbing structures. Renamed Montgomery Ward Park. Finally! They got it right this time.
Keri Harvey: Great place to go lunch during the work week. Good veggie options!
Cheapism: Try unique and healthy lunch sandwiches for under $6, and that includes a choice of a side. Read more: http://www.cheapism.com/p/cheap-downtown-chicago-restaurants.mhtml#ixzz2kQd7jC8w
Steph McG: The chimichurri alone makes this place great- add to endless, good for you options and you've got a better than avg. Lunch place
14. Kanela Breakfast Club
8.8
1408 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 33 tips and reviews
Antonia Strotdrees: Have the Loraine Scramble for savoury, and Banana Nut Pancakes for sweet 👌🏼
Mary Ann Kowalczyk: Red Velvet French Toast is amazing. The Pear Splash is good but sometimes too much ginger. Great friendly service :) Chocolate milk was good too! Mmmm
Steffen Bornhoft: Lorraine Scramble is fantastic! Take the perfect spiced potatoes with it and enjoy the crispy bacon and shallots in the scramble - just perfect!