2. Blackwood BBQ
8.2
307 W Lake St (N Franklin St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · The Loop · 57 tips and reviews
Matt Lindner: The pulled pork. Just order the pulled pork. Generous portion and perfect.
Manijeh Bonshahi: Loved the brisket w mac n cheese. Got the memphis sauce but would love to try the rest soon :-)!
Thrillist: If a Chipotle franchise knocked boots with a Southern BBQ joint, things would probably get really messy, but the resulting offspring might well look something like Blackwood BBQ. Read more.
6. Pierogi Heaven
169 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Polish Restaurant · The Loop · 31 tips and reviews
Cheapism: For big portions at small prices, people keep going for the pieorogis, the Borsch is a favorite here too. A variety of 6-piece Pierogis are available for $3.99. Twelve-piece orders available. Read more.
Beril Esen: Don't miss out on the kielbasa while you stuff yourself with the pierogis. Bacon, onions and sour cream with the potato cheddar and meat pierogis are absolute musts.
Brandon M: Potato and cheddar pierogi's almost as good as Mom's! A delicious variety to choose from. If I lived in Chicago, I'd likely be here at least once a week!
7. Oasis Cafe
8.5
21 N Wabash Ave Ste 11 (btwn E Madison St & E Washington St), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · The Loop · 43 tips and reviews
Alexa H.: Amazing! It's inside a jewelry store, so it's a little hidden. But the food is great - simple, no nonsense goodness. Large portions too!
Stephan Germain: Fast fresh food. Chicken schwarma is awesome. Good soups too!
Cheapism: You can enjoy a falafel plate for $4.99 or one of the daily specials, many of which are served with hummus, rice and olives. This cafe is known for fast, tasty Middle Eastern food. Read more.
10. Taza
7.8
176 N Franklin St (at Lake St.), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews
Cheapism: A falafel sandwich for under $5 can be had at Taza, a Mediterranean restaurant known for hearty portions and fair prices. Add a drink and pita chips to any sandwich or plate for an extra $1.59. Read more.
Ronak Mallik: Lentil soup with a squeeze of lemon is great for a light lunch. Otherwise, delicious chicken schwarma (don't forget to ask for the hot sauce!)
Blucexy: The gyro salad is the bomb!
11. Miller's Pub
8.3
134 S Wabash Ave (btwn E Adams & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 212 tips and reviews
Aaron K.: Excellent dinner and fantastic service. Big portions. This place has true class. A great supper club vibe in the heart of Chicago.
Jillian Burnickas: Classic, no frills, totally old school. Excellent cocktails. Love it.
Explore Chicago: In the film The Lake House (2006), Kate Forster (Sandra Bullock) pours her heart out over a teary round of drinks in scenes filmed at Miller's Pub. Read more.
Kirstjen Lorenz: I liked the pork belly quite a bit. Generous portion, too.
Spencer S: The sampler is a great way to try everything but remember it has to be 3 different kinds of protein (chicken, pork belly, steak, tofu)
Nick Fruendt: The pork belly bao was very good while the chicken taco tasted a bit funky
14. Good Stuff Eatery
22 S Wabash Ave (E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · The Loop · 44 tips and reviews
Nat Krivonozka: More veggie options would be nice, but shroom burger was great (though very cheesy). Great milkshakes. Watch out for huge portions of fries - couldn't finish mine!
Sara Welker: Loved the turkey burger (and I never order turkey burgers). Delicious shakes.
Christopher Floss: Good Stuff Eatery in Chicago's loop has an awesome burger and fresh-cut fries. Five stars, for sure! I want to try one of their homemade shakes next time I go there!