Fat Shack

The burger was so good I completely forgot to take a picture before digging in. Everything was…read morefresh, the fries were crispy, and the garlic aioli was AMAZING. The ranch tasted like Hidden Valley (I would've loved buttermilk ranch instead), but that definitely wasn't a dealbreaker. The service was friendly, and I liked the atmosphere and lighting inside. It was a little pricey for two cheeseburger meals, but we had leftovers, so it ended up feeling worth it. The tables could've been wiped down a bit better, but overall we had a great experience and would definitely come back.

One of the best burgers I've ever had! Quick service and a…read moresmall to the point menu. The garlic aoli was great with the fries.

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Front entrance

Boxcar Betty's

4.5(125 reviews)

I'm loving the grilled chicken sandwich. It's a great option for those of us who need to keep it…read moretip top healthy. I still add the homemade barbecue sauce. Sometimes I still have to splurge on those home cut fries. Delicious!!!

Great service employee Alex m deserves a raise. Sandwiches…read moreare delicious And employees are top tier

2.4 mi•River North, Near North Side

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Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

3.9(7.4k reviews)

I've been hearing so much about Chicago hot dogs and decided since I was in town why not try one so…read moreI checked out Portilo's & Barnelli's Chicago that so many people told me to try. It is a pretty neat place when went in I saw that they have a lot of memorabilia all around the place. Also famous people have also been there with their autographs on their pictures. This place was quite busy which tells me that it must be good. It was very organized you can order your meal on a kiosk or at the counter. We decided to order it at the counter I ordered a famous Chicago hot dog which is an all beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun topped with chop onions, sweet pickle relish, tomato slices, dill pickle and a small spicy pepper with no ketchup but does have yellow mustard the price you could not bet it was very reasonable my guest ordered an Italian sandwich. After ordering the cashier gives you a receipt with your number on it and you step to the side. Then you wait until your number is called and that's how you get your order. Yes it was crowded but we waited for our two items for at least a half an hour which to me was unacceptable but besides that the place is really neat to try and the hot dog as well as the Italian sandwich was delicious definitely will be back again fingers crossed that we don't have to wait so long but the wait was worth it. They also have lots of seating around the restaurant. There is a second story as well you could sit up there.

i tried the italian beef sandwich with extra gravy and spicy peppers. there was generous portions…read moreof beef and the peppers were actually hot! the bun does get quite soggy if you order extra gravy but think of it as a french dip sandwich. i came here on a saturday and the wait was about 30 minutes to get our food. the staff are very organized and have a good system down to handle the big crowds. the ambiance of the restaurant is pure chicago with the sports banners and decor.

Line at the pickup counter

Chicago Style Hot Dog

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Italian Beef Sandwich (with peppers trying to escape)

Naf Naf Grill

3.9(57 reviews)

Great option right by the loop! One of the healthier available, always fast, and always delicious…read more Staff is extremely friendly too!

Decided to stop here for lunch and BOY AM I HAPPY I DID! The food was fresh. I ordered the kids…read moremeal and a bowl. It is definitely enough food in the kids meal for a great lunch. Their portions to me are dinner portions which serves you great for the price. (Hoping they don't read this and cut back) The steak is good but surely request well done if you like it cooked thoroughly because it does leave a bit of medium rare/well in middle of bigger pieces. The chicken flavor is amazing. The falafel was super tasty and fresh. The fries are to die for. The staff on 11/19 for lunch need an award. For a first timer, they presented the selections quite well. I even ordered again the next day. But they were not there. The restaurant was clean, Spacious and provided all of your condiments in a clean, fast food conscious manner. I will return with my family to THIS LOCATION for a special meal.

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Luke's Lobster Chicago City Hall

4.4(756 reviews)

2.9 mi•The Loop

"There aint nothing like a good lobster roll"! Luke's Lobster Chicago gets it right…read more Had a craving and got my fill. Went for the lobster roll flight. Three half sized lobster rolls with different butters; lemon butter, spicy honey butter and truffle butter. My favorite, all of them. Lol. It comes with a soft drink and a bag of chips. I will never know how the blueberry soda tastes. The condensation caused a hole in the bag. It slid out onto the sidewalk just minutes from my destination. Guess I needed to drink water. My lobster flight and chips were amazing.

Overall experience was great. I took my oldest and she loved it.The rolls and the drinks were…read moredelish but I walked away with my wallet crying. $70ish to feed us both! This would be a special treat and it will take a very long time to fill out the punch card.

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Luke's Lobster Chicago City Hall - Lobster Roll Flight (three 2 oz half-rolls: lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle butter w/ chips and a soft drink)

Lobster Roll Flight (three 2 oz half-rolls: lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle butter w/ chips and a soft drink)

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Seafood flight with crab, lobster, and shrimp

Noodles and Company

2.4(51 reviews)

3.0 mi•The Loop

Ordered through Uber Eats. Fast delivery. My order was half right. They got the no cabbage but…read moremissed the no green onions. I thought it was still pretty good though.

First time trying this fast food sit down place next to the La Quinta Inn. As soon as I walked in I…read morewas looking at the menu. And the staff by the name of Julia looked at me with a smile and said you look like you want a Spicy Korean Beef Noodle?! I don't know if she was being funny or serious with the suggestion. I am Asian and this supposedly was a Italian place. I was taken by surprise by her comment. I begrudgingly went with something else a Rose Rigatoni with chicken parm. My colleagues didn't like how she recommended a specific dish out of all the menu to a specific race that was in front of her. Nonetheless we ordered. The food is what it is. The ambiance is cold like a high school cafeteria. The area where the used plates are returned , are there for the patrons to see. The trash bin is full to the brim and patrons cannot throw the leftovers in the trash. That area can be closed off or put towards the back in a closed area and not for patrons to see. Highly a sanitary concern.

2.5 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

4.0(5 reviews)

Ordered late night on a Sunday with a hangry kid. It was a bit busy, so service was a bit backed…read moreup. The chicken was great and the fries were a bit soggy.

Applied here for a part time or something knowing that i have my certification for going out and…read moregetting a decent shot at working somewhere locally. Turns out they slave out their workers and don't even do an interview, and i know this isn't a review on there eats (to each is their own) the only well-worthy thing is the sauce they have. Take that away from the whole high school catered too, well to me it's just another fast-casual experience for Americans to thirst over. 8/10 visited.

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Blaze Pizza

4.2(265 reviews)

Omg! I apologize! I can never get a picture of my food. It's always fresh, made to order and ready…read morewhen in decent time. The toppings taste fresh. The dough tastes unfrozen. The cheese is ! The restaurant is clean. The staff is amazingly friendly. I say amazingly because not all customers are nice but they hold their composure well. Great team! The oven guys are super nice, when not busy they come out and check on the dine in staff. My fav is the Green Goddess salad and cheesy bread with their blood orange lemonade and a brownie. Great value. Great food. Highly recommend.

Quick with service, fresh dough and ingredients! They have various combos but I always go for built…read moremy own which comes around $15! Plenty of seating as well so decent ambiance.

Build Your Own Pizza (11-inch)

Build Your Own Pizza (Large)

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Simple Pie (11-inch)

Stocks and Blondes

3.3(334 reviews)

3.0 mi•The Loop

This place is PACKED right after work. That said, it's great. One of the few authentic, somewhat…read moredivey bars left in the Loop. Great prices, selection and ambiance. They have food here, which I will have to try one of these days! Great crowd - traders, stockbrokers, lawyers, office workers, everyone! Had a fantastic chat with one of the young bouncers here. Super friendly, cute guy - THANK YOU for the great book recommendations!

excellent service, considering there seemed to be one person serving all the tables. prompt refills…read morewhen asked. prices are what I would expect. a little loud, but that's OK

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Five Guys

2.7(38 reviews)

I had a patty melt…read more Ehhh so so Nothing to write home to mom about Service was good Ambiance , inside tables were dirty and so were the floors Not impressed guys , c mon you can do better

The food was...ok? Our group of middle school girls were not really impressed. The service was…read moregreat. The employees were very friendly and welcoming to our group of 15.

LITTLE Bacon Cheeseburger and Fry

Those are some serious (bacon) shakes...

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Burger M.

5

15

7

1 year ago

Fat Shack in Lincoln Park is my go-to when I'm craving something over-the-top and unapologetically indulgent. I grabbed the Fat Shack sandwich ($17.99), which is a wild combo of cheesesteak, chicken fingers, jalapeño poppers, mozzarella sticks, fries, and honey-jalapeño mustard--all crammed into one glorious sub. Paired it with some mac n' cheese bites ($8.39) and a deep-fried Oreo ($4.99) because, why not? The vibe is super chill, and the staff keeps it real--friendly and fast, even when it's packed late-night. If you're near DePaul or just need a solid food coma after a night out, this spot hits the mark. Just be ready to unbutton your jeans after. read more

Garrett V.

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35

2

1 year ago

I'd love to rate this better because I'm a rotund fat dude, I love burgers and horrific things. What the heck was this. Absolutely disturbing. I got the fat shack I couldn't even take 3 bites. What's that disturbing crud lined on the bread. So disturbing. This is not fat sandwich in Champaign. Disturbing evil people cooked this meal. Evil read more

Hagatha C.

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12

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4 years ago

i love coming here and the food is so fresh and crisp. i love the whole concept and creativity.

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