Portillo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

1. Portillo's

8.7
520 W Taylor St (btwn Canal St & Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · South Loop · 37 tips and reviews

Patrice B.Patrice Brazil: You must have the Maxwell Street Polish or the Combo Italian Beef and Sausage and the lemon or chocolate cake for dessert

ᴡ N.ᴡ Norment: The Chicago dogs and Italian beefs are always my favorites!

L K.L K: Small little rooftop to sit outside in the summer!

Nando's Peri-Peri is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

2. Nando's Peri-Peri

8.5
1005 S Delano Ct E (no), Chicago, IL
Portuguese Restaurant · South Loop · 20 tips and reviews

Heather F.Heather Folsom: The mashed potatoes and lemon herb chicken thighs are delicious! Great skyline views and nice patio, but they keep the inside temp way too cold!

Thurgood C.Thurgood Coats: Definitely the best place to eat before heading to a movie at the Icon. Highly recommend. Very similar to the tip quality and service of the other locations.

3Dsoundz3Dsoundz: This is the best place ever to enjoy chicken without feeling guilty. Clean place, friendly staff and banging flavors.

Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

3. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.6
28 E Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · South Loop · 22 tips and reviews

Julia M.Julia Millot: Lemon pistachio donut is the best!

Abril V.Abril Vela: Huge fan of both gluten free options (pistachio and chocolate glazed) but the chocolate is my personal favorite!

markmark: Great selection and perfectly cooked doughnuts. Wide variety of chocolate items that can easily be dessert. Avoid the bagels though - for a bakery this good at doughnuts, the bagels are disappointing

Armand's Victory Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

4. Armand's Victory Tap

9.1
1416 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 7 tips and reviews

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Some of the best service I've ever had! Everyone was so friendly! Gorgeous interior. Loved the On Tap Pinot Noir and the rolled eggplant app. Can't wait to come back when we are hungrier!

Honey L.Honey Little: Get the meatballs!!!

Zenaida S.Zenaida Samaniego: Great food, great service,

Niu B is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

5. Niu B

7.4
888 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · South Loop · 14 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: They use real shredded Alaskan crab. Seared pepper salmon and lemon salmon signature rolls are delicious and respectful of the ingredients like classic sushi while being interesting. Fish very fresh.

RamsenRamsen: Incredibly tasty miso sea bass appetizer.

Mark M.Mark Mulder: Very yummy spicy mapo tofu, for some reason took them forever to deliver the rice.

Epic Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

6. Epic Burger

7.4
517 S State St (btwn E Congress Pkwy & E Harrison St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 104 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Burgers are cooked to a nice medium. Opt for aged cheddar, bacon and egg toppings, and be sure to add the rustic, skin-on fries. Try the Lemon Squeeze, a blend of fro-yo, strawberries and lemonade.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Burgers are cooked to a nice medium. Opt for aged cheddar, bacon and egg toppings, and be sure to add the rustic, skin-on fries. Try the Lemon Squeeze, a blend of fro-yo, strawberries and lemonade. Read more.

David U.David U.: Get your burger with havarti and bacon...good fries, student discounts. Excellent.

Eleven City Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

7. Eleven City Diner

8.9
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 299 tips and reviews

Julie K.Julie Kieras: Bloody marys olives salami cheese celery lemon spicy delish

Leah N.Leah Nesya: Evvvverything is amazing. Such a great vibe! Highly recommend the corn beef hash

ElevenEleven: Unlock our special!!!!!!!

First Draft is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

8. First Draft

8.3
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Once again, the bacon mac & cheese was excellent. We also tried the basic burger on brioche with egg & Gouda- effing amazing & perfectly cooked!

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!

Andrew S.Andrew Stiles: Good for sports if you can get a table. The goose island Ogden is a good local craft beer. Pizza was a pleasant surprise.

UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

9. UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi

8.6
730 S Clark St (at W Polk St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · South Loop · 41 tips and reviews

Mary H.Mary H: Go for the ramen at lunch! $10 with salad and a couple of gyozas. The Chicago making roll is great too.

EzlEzl: The cheesecakes here are great. Matcha green tea latte cheesecake is AMAZING!

Kevin N.Kevin Nasto: Best tofu I have had

Giordano's is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

10. Giordano's

8.1
1340 S Michigan Ave (at E 14th St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 47 tips and reviews

Ed S.Ed S.: I know this will seem sacrilegious, given it is Chicago, but the thin crust pizza here is great. The crust is buttery, and the cheese compliments it perfectly.

Sarah D.Sarah Dineen: Expect to wait awhile but the deep dish pizza is excellent! The Leaning App Tower and Family Style Salad is a great deal, too. Ask for Zuri as your waitress - she's the best!

Misha M.Misha Moskalyk: For pizza lovers, definitely good place to visit. Deep dish pizza is amazing.

Lobby Lounge at ICON is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

11. Lobby Lounge at ICON

7.1
1011 S Delano Ct E, Chicago, IL
Lounge · South Loop · 43 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: HOT WINGS (Crispy Confit Chicken Wings, Lemon Pepper Dry Rub, Served with Garlic-Buttermilk Sauce)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: HOT WINGS (Lemon Pepper Dry Rub), BAVARIAN STYLE PRETZEL (Salt and Homemade Queso), CARNE ASADA LOADED FRIES (Marinated Skirt Steak, Caramelized Onions, Queso, Pico, Jalapenos, Cholula Mayo)

Jessica G.Jessica Grayson: Two things you must try at the Lobby Lounge: 1) Bacon Popcorn. 2) Cookie in a Skillet. The Bacon Popcorn was delicious!!!!

Kasey's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

12. Kasey's Tavern

8.5
701 S Dearborn St (btwn Harrison & Polk St), Chicago, IL
Pub · Printer's Row · 71 tips and reviews

Patrick B.Patrick Buggy: Cozy south-loop spot with a very impressive beer list!

Bernardo B. M.Bernardo B. Mejia Huerta: WiFi: 3412kaseys try the Great Divide Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti!

Paul K.Paul Kim: Great beer selection, great service and not pretentious at all. Not much more to ask for.

Cafe Bionda is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

13. Cafe Bionda

7.9
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 30 tips and reviews

Carita B.Carita Bailey: Everything!!! The food is made to order. The bread and marinara is fantastic! Great hidden gem

Ashton B.Ashton Bartlett: Chicken Marsala is flame! Substitute the pasta for spinach. C'est Bon!!!!! Say I put you on!

Marla T.Marla Troth Mueller: You have to try the Nanna's Gravy it's to die for!

Panera Bread is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

14. Panera Bread

7.7
1101 S Canal St Ste 106, Chicago, IL
Bakery · South Loop · 39 tips and reviews

Jack N.Jack Nolan: Free wifi and it's a great place to get some work done because it's pretty quiet and a chill atmosphere.

Meela P.Meela Palomx: Park on Taylor, no meters!

EvelynEvelyn: The breakfast souffle is to die for!

Bodega N. 5 (at Mercat a la Planxa) is one of The 15 Best Places for Lemon in South Loop, Chicago.

15. Bodega N. 5 (at Mercat a la Planxa)

7.4
636 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Spanish Restaurant · South Loop · 9 tips and reviews

Taylor L.Taylor Leet: El Born is always my go to sandwich. Pairs nicely with the Spanish Fly cocktail. Friendly staff.

Michael H.Michael Hatzfeld: Try the "La Marbella Coca"

Bear D.Bear Dohring: Paul makes a great sandwich, don't forget to tip!