Casual Weeknight Dinner
Casual Weeknight Dinner
Page 3Red Apple Buffet
Red Apple Buffet is an iconic Polish spot in Norwood Park famous for its (you guessed it) buffet.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Guinness Open Gate Brewery is a massive tourist spot in West Loop with mediocre food but, unsurprisingly, good pours of Guinness.
Where To Get A Burger And A Beer By Yourself
10 places for when you're looking for a little solitude, a bartender who respects boundaries, and a very good burger.
Bocaditos
Bocaditos is a refreshing change of pace from Randolph Street’s infamously boozy taco spots.
Chicken Works & Salad Company
Chicken Works is a counter-service spot in Irving Park with tasty broiled chicken, a solid salad bar, and great chicken noodle soup.
Cafe El Tapatio
Cafe El Tapatio is a charming casual Mexican restaurant in Lakeview with great chicken tortilla soup.
La Encantada
La Encantada is a quiet sit-down restaurant in Humboldt Park with great Mexican food and an artfully curated space.
Pozoleria San Juan
Pozoleria San Juan is a small Mexican spot in Humboldt Park with fantastic pozole.
1492 Cuban Fusion Cafe
1492 Cuban Fusion Cafe is Humboldt Park spot with delicious Cuban and Latin food that's great for every meal.
Asian Station
Asian Station is a casual Rogers Park spot with a long menu of Japanese and Thai dishes, plus bánh mì.
Blue Door Farm Stand
Blue Door Farm Stand serves midwestern comfort food in a brightly lit space in Lincoln Park.
Hunan Bistro
Hunan Bistro is a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown with great seafood and large servings.
Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food
Tuk Tuk is a great restaurant in Lakeview specializing in Isan Thai dishes.
Yep Kitchen
Yep Kitchen is a casual Chinese spot in Chinatown that's great for groups and late night meals.
Comfort’s African Cuisine
Comfort's African Cuisine is a casual spot in Lakeview with Nigerian dishes like jollof rice and egusi.