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Italian/
Sandwiches		Quick Bite
 
1079 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-4017 | Menu
  
 Pair a sweet-tasting Italian-beef sandwich with some of the great fries from this Chicago stalwart. Read GAYOT's Al's Italian Beef Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
Bakery/
Café		12/20
 
306 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-559-9000 | Menu
  
 Greek food rules in this Med deli. Read GAYOT's Artopolis Bakery Cafe & Agora Restaurant Review

 
 
Lounge/
Bar		No Rating
 
955 W. Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-0868
  
 A cocktail lounge from Grant Achatz adjacent to his Next Restaurant. Read GAYOT's The Aviary Restaurant Review

 
 
Asian/
Latin American/
Pan-Asian		Quick Bite
 
1912 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-252-1414 | Menu
  
 Located under the Blue Line tracks, this BYOB from Bill Kim hits head-on with full-flavored Latin and Asian notes. Read GAYOT's Belly Shack Restaurant Review

 
 
Taqueria/
Bar/
Mexican		13/20
 
1531 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-4039 | Menu
  
 A buzzy whisky bar and taqueria from Paul Kahan in Wicker Park. Read GAYOT's Big Star Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
Bar		Quick Bite
 
430 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-222-1525 | Menu
  
 If you thrive on loud talk, greasy food and cheap drinks with a side of history, this is your nirvana. Read GAYOT's Billy Goat Tavern & Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Pan-Asian/
Sushi/
Chinese		12/20
 
680 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-397-1800 | Menu
  
 Inviting sushi spot with a few Chinese and Asian dishes---think orange chicken---thrown in for good measure. Read GAYOT's Bistro Pacific Restaurant Review

 
 
Ice CreamQuick Bite
 
859 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-3116
  
 Vibrant gelateria from Jessie Oloroso showcases her unique, pastry-bent creations. Read GAYOT's Black Dog Gelato Restaurant Review

 
 
BarQuick Bite
 
536 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-661-0100
  
 Live blues music every night of the week in River North. Read GAYOT's Blue Chicago Restaurant Review

 
 
Ice Cream/
Café		Quick Bite
 
2951 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-880-7372 | Menu
  
 Year-round ice cream in Chicago with city-signature nicknamed flavors. Read GAYOT's Bobtail Ice Cream Company Restaurant Review

 
 
Ice Cream/
Café		Quick Bite
 
522 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-786-1014 | Menu
  
 Year-round ice cream in Chicago with city-signature nicknamed flavors. Read GAYOT's Bobtail Ice Cream Company Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American		Quick Bite
 
1541 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660
773-944-0373
  
 Counter-service joint for burgers and hand-cut fries. Read GAYOT's The Burger Philosophy Restaurant Review

 
 
Pub/
Burgers/
Irish		11/20
 
20 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-787-4318 | Menu
  
 Irish saloon serving typical pub grub, including a decent hamburger and slaw. Read GAYOT's Butch McGuire's Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American		13/20
 
1021 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-697-3735
  
 With ten burger options and more, this isn’t your ordinary burger joint. Read GAYOT's Butcher & The Burger Restaurant Review

 
 
Hot DogsQuick Bite
 
1017 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
773-281-7474 | Menu
  
 There’s nothing quite like a snappy, celery salt-zapped Chicago hot dog --- especially the one served here. Read GAYOT's Byron's Hot Dogs Restaurant Review

 
 
Cuban/
Tapas/
Small Plates		13/20
 
2252 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-227-9000 | Menu
  
 The live music is as caliente as the food at this zippy Cuban spot. Read GAYOT's Cafe Bolero Restaurant Review

 
 
Cuban12/20
 
2111 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-862-5996 | Menu
  
 Sultry Cuban restaurant dishing up sizzling, savory fare. Read GAYOT's Cafe Laguardia Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian		Quick Bite
 
2458 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-404-0200 | Menu
  
 Provided all the Chicago and trendy Neapolitan-style stuff doesn't cut it, here's your New York-style nirvana. Read GAYOT's Cafe Luigi Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Café/
Sandwiches		Quick Bite
 
231 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60604
312-629-1818 | Menu
  
 It's fast food in a manner of speaking, but --- given the fresh-factor --- it beats most of its ilk by a long shot. Read GAYOT's Caffe Baci Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Café		Quick Bite
 
2 N. Lasalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-629-2215 | Menu
  
 While it’s grab-and-go fare, the fresh-factor sets this modern café apart from the lot. Read GAYOT's Caffe Baci Restaurant Review

 
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