Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery

Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery (565 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60661
312.939-3111

You Should: Go If Nearby
Sizzle: Omletes for lunch
Juice: An institution with a tried & true formula of egg + meat + cheese + side of potato = winner. Stray at your own risk.
Check Please: $$

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Publican

The Publican (837 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607)
312.733.9555

You Should: Make The Trip
Sizzle: Altar to the meat gods
Juice: Not for the squemish! Hauntingly good sweetbreads  + head cheese. 100+ beers & so much left to try = repeat often.
Check Please: $$

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Berry Chill

Berry Chill (Ogilivie Transportation Center: 500 W Madison Chicago, IL 60686)

You Should: Go If Nearby
Sizzle: A spot-on lunch/pre-dinner frozen-treat
Juice: Tangy & sweet more yogurt then ice-cream, pile on the toppings or get a flavored one. Almost healthy
Check Please: $$

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Thai Urban Kitchen

Thai Urban Kitchen (Ogilivie Transportation Center: 500 W Madison Chicago, IL 60686)
888.955.5885

You Should: Go If Nearby
Sizzle: Skip the food court
Juice: Well prepared thai staples that satisfy. Free apettizer with each "entree item" makes for a nice sit down lunch.
Check Please: $$

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La Scarola

La Scarola (721 W Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60610)
312.243.1740

You Should: Go If Nearby
Sizzle: Good pasta + quick service
Juice: Savory sauce + on the dot aldente pasta make it good for a quick lunch. Big menu worth a second visit. 
Check Please: $$

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West Loop Cafe

West Loop Cafe (601 W. Adams, Chicago, IL 60611)
312.993.0222

You Should: Go If Nearby
Sizzle: Solid gyro spot with a huge menu.
Juice: Good for a quick lunch. Love the crispy (outside) soft & potatoey (inside) fries.
Check Please: $$

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Bambacignos [J and C Inn]

Bambacignos (558 W. Van Buren Ave. Chicago, IL 60607)

You Should: Make The Trip
Sizzle: Food as good as Mamma made
Juice: The absolute best Italian Beef, everything else is pretty damn good too.
Check Please: $

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Coalfire Pizza

Coalfire Pizza (1321 W. Grand, Chicago, IL)

You Should: Go If Nearby
Sizzle: Interesting enough to warrant one try
Juice: Waited an hour to sit, Got 3 pizzas = "just ok" toppings & crust. Left full not WOWed
Check Please: $$

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