Tortas Frontera is proof that something at O'Hare can move quickly without first changing gates…read morethree times and sending you a notification that explains absolutely nothing. The restaurant itself is tiny, but the line is not. More people seem to stand in the terminal walkway waiting for food than can physically sit inside, giving the impression that a very small sandwich shop has somehow attracted a peaceful airport demonstration. Fortunately, the crowd is there for a good reason, and the line moves with an efficiency rarely associated with either airports or hungry people guarding carry-on luggage. They have sit-down seating, walk-up ordering for takeout, and self-service kiosks for travelers who want to place an order without adding another human interaction to an already exhausting travel day. It is essentially a choose-your-own-adventure book in which every path ends with lunch. We used the to-go option, received our food quickly, and were on our way to eat at the gate before O'Hare had time to relocate us. I ordered the Cubana, and it was excellent. My only complaint is that I wanted it to be slightly larger--not because I was still hungry when I finished, but because I was not emotionally prepared for the relationship to end. It was enough food to satisfy me, just not enough to prevent me from looking mournfully at the empty wrapper and wondering whether ordering a second sandwich would be considered lunch or a cry for help. The Cubana came with a small cup of salsa that initially looked as though someone in accounting had established a strict condiment allowance. It turned out to be exactly the right amount. The salsa was extremely flavorful without being spicy, added something worthwhile to every bite, and complemented the sandwich without overpowering it. This is important because airport food should improve your trip, not require you to locate the nearest fire extinguisher. The staff were friendly, personable, and impressively pleasant despite serving a steady line of travelers who were simultaneously hungry, hurried, and monitoring departure screens like day traders watching a collapsing market. Their attitude made the entire stop feel fun rather than transactional. Tortas Frontera may occupy approximately enough space to store two suitcases and a boarding group, but it runs remarkably well. The food is delicious, the ordering options are convenient, the service is quick, and the crowd is absolutely worth navigating. At an airport famous for making people wait, Tortas Frontera is the rare place where the only thing I wished had lasted longer was the sandwich.

Airport food will always be airport food. Overpriced and mid. I finally tried out Tortas Frontera…read moreand it was just okay. The line was really long. You could order in person or on the kiosk or dine in. I ended up ordering to go in person because that was shorter than the kiosk. I ordered a mango fresca and quesadilla. It took almost 30 minutes for me to get my food. Their system of calling names does not work well. People weren't hearing their names and so they would put it aside and call again later so some people were getting their food cold because you couldn't hear the name being called or it was being said wrong. Their quesadilla was very mediocre. Not enough cheese to be considered a quesadilla it was nkt memorable and I can continue skipping this place.

I got the chicken parm sandwich in between flights, and thought it was VERY good…read more Service was a bit slow given the long line, inside was cute but small (so def more of a pickup place), but this will definitely be my go to for any future flights in Chicago!

I got the Tarantino aka the turkey sandwich. I thought it was weird you can't get the aioli on the…read moreside, seems like something they should be able to accommodate. The sandwich was good though - fresh bread and ingredients. It's airport food so of course it was a little on the pricey side ($18). The food came out pretty quickly. Service wasn't the friendliest but I feel like that's also typical at the airport. I'd come back if I was here again and craving a sandwich. No seating or anything it's all to-go. Casual spot.

A pretty decent restaurant near the concourse but be prepared for a wait time. A good menu with…read morehealthy options. Decent service and clean food.

A 6 a.m. flight means I need all the coffee. I was walking to my gate when I passed Summer House…read moreand saw that you can get a cup of black coffee for only tree-fiddy. Even the Loch Ness monster can't pass up a cup at that price. The coffee was actually really good, considering this Summer House is in an airport. There was no one else there at such an early hour, so I was able to just walk up and order my coffee and receive it right away. Summer House is a California-based chain, and they have a lot of good-looking sweets, like cookies, muffins and Rice Krispie treats. They also have a full menu of other things like salads and brunch things. I didn't get any food, though -- just coffee. So if you're looking for a place in O'Hare to get black coffee that isn't that one place, this is a good option.

maan!!! im tellin you ... definitely doin yourself a great…read moreservice for messing with AL & JOES ...best sandwiches in the west suburbs ..better than jimmy johns subway potbellys jersey mikes ..aint none of them fukkin wit AL & JOES and im tellin u wat god love ..the lil ladies is always helpful and give u real family vibes ..and the food is INCREDIBLE!!!..big ole juicy meaty sandwiches thats definitely gone get u full no lie they mile high cornbeef a real hit too

What an incredible place. Third generation doing it right, pilling a half pound of meat on your…read moresandwich. I loved their Italian beef but really need a Herbie in my life. Friendly staff will keep you coming back for more.

Que Bola blew my mind! This restaurant came out of no where for me. Here is my review:…read more Ambiance The restaurant is festive. There are a lot of bright colors but for me comfortable. There is plenty of lighting. Service The service was fast and friendly. The food came out pretty quickly. Food I was recommended to get the steak and eggs (sunny side up)... I did not regret that choice. At first I was taken a back since it was a sandwich. Taking that first bite sent me to food heaven. The yolk gave a nice creaminess to the sandwich and the steak was so tender. When biting into the sandwich, I did not have any meat pull. The sandwich is full of flavor. Every bite was a tasty one with the salsa added another flavor dimension. Accompanied with the sandwich was plántanos chips. Pro tip - maybe keep a piece of the bread to sop up the yolk that dripped on the plate Overall Que Bola Cuban Cafe has left me in a conundrum since I am thinking about this sandwich while writing this review. A sign of a 5 star place for me is that if I ever get a craving. This is definitely a place I would recommend going to... in fact, I might need to go and satisfy this craving...

Located in a quaint plaza, and kind of hidden. We walked in and grabbed a table they brought us…read moremenus but I guess we were supposed to go to the register to order we had no idea and just sat there for a while until we saw other people come in and go up there to order. I got a jibarito while my husband and sister got other dishes to try. I will it was rather soggy, cold and dry. But the flavors were definitely there. Perhaps my sandwich sat in the window for a while? I ended up just eating the protein because it was super mushy and I couldn't pick up the sandwich. The rice was really good, reminds me of traditional Spanish rice. I wanted to try some of their desserts but they didn't have any in the display so we decided maybe next time. Overall an interesting experience, the music was loud but the vibes were definitely there to be enjoyed!

I was looking for a different (eg., not Starbucks) cup of coffee. I stopped by BC for a latte, here…read moreare my thoughts: -There was a longer line, moved pretty slowly. -I was surprised by the variety of sandwiches and wraps. They have a decent menu. Meat looked especially good, but I wasn't hungry : ) -In the end, I went with a vanilla latte, good coffee but probably not worth going out of my way for. Recommended.

I SEEKED OUT THIS AMAZING CAFE at the airport because I had eaten at the stand alone restaurant on…read moreAdams St about 35 years ago. I remember it was a gem and couldn't wait to go to their airport cafe during my layover in Chicago. I walked and walked and walked to reach the Berghoff Cafe. It is located in Terminal 1, Concourse C, near gate 26 and it was TOTALLY WORTH THE WALK! Of course, I had the REUBEN. The fellow sliced up several thick slices of REAL corned beef and put it on homemade rye bread and added sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. He pressed it in a panini press. Then added the Thousand Island dressing. This was served to me in a TO GO BOX along with a pickle. It was absolutely delicious and very filling. The atmosphere was very nice with wood tables, a wood bar, checkered floor, etc. I wish though, that my EAT IN ORDER was placed on a plate. Everyone was eating out of boxes. This didn't fit the ambiance. THIS WAS THE BEST REUBEN I have had in years!! Warm, Delicious, Flavorful and Filling!! I highly recommend the Berghoff Cafe!! For the COMPLAINERS, why would you order a quesadilla at a German restaurant? It's like ordering fish at a steakhouse.

So glad I stopped in here . High end and hard to find brand that I love . Vegetarian and vegan…read moreoptions as well .

As far as ORD food for Vegans Cibo is great. Several shelves of Vegan options, my favorite is the…read morevegan Jerusalem steak sandwich. Great taste, filling, and lower calories then many airport food offerings. Some things are over priced, as expected in an airport, but for vegetarians/vegans this is a great option. There are a few locations throughout the terminals, but I frequently visit the one by the "G" gates, next to Argo tea.

Stopped by Frontera in Terminal K at ORD for a quick light lunch and grabbed the Tortilla Soup…read more It's served deconstructed so you get to combine the broth and ingredients yourself. Pouring the broth directly over the bowl of ingredients definitely felt like the cleaner, easier route. The flavors were fantastic, especially after adding chicken, avocado, and hot sauce. Delicious soup overall, but $25 for a single bowl is absolute madness-- airport pricing! Quick service!

I plan my flights to make sure I have time to stop at Frontera ORD Terminal 3…read more I was able to locate a sole barstool where bartenders Edgar and Leo were getting the work done. Friendly in a "Chicago-way" and prompt. I had the Fully Dressed Guac & Chips and a Mex Coke (normally a Marg) which were satisfying. As always, there is a long line. People blindly ordering at kiosk while the counter, staffed by a real person was wide-open for me. Make sure you have time to wait a bit for your order as the kitchen is always slammed.

I wasn't going to do a review on this place, but…read more.. The sandwich was phenomenal. So fresh and so much good meat on there. You order at the counter and the people are super nice The ambience reminded me of a VFW, but the food was phenomenal. Are you going for the ambience or the food. It is lunchtime.

Unfortunately this place is not good I order a pulled pork sandwich, and it was 1 of the worst I…read morehad. Pork was mostly on the dry side seems that they had this pork meat on storage for a while. Also pulled pork sandwiches usually have bbq this was had a tiny bit and it was like a brite red.I did order to go since I was on my lunch break not that far of a drive but it was very disappointing, I couldn't go back due to only having 30 min lunch break. One more thing I came with a soup choice or fries I pick the soup option, on a recommendation cream of asparagus, soup was ok at the beginning but as I kept eating the sandwich and the soup it fell like it was water down at the end it just need more creamer consistency. Other than the the staff was good and the place looked like it needs a make over but I'm only really rating the food this time

Heard about this legendary Chicago spot and it being in the airport made it a no brainer to give it…read morea try. It's inside the food court but can get kinda busy still. But food comes out hot and fast. The patties for their burger are thin but pretty well seasoned. Bun is nice and soft and the condiments and toppings are good. But it's definitely a super messy and overly greasy kinda burger. I got triple with cheese as it's 1/3 pound but definitely 1/4 is plenty. It'll knock you out for your flight. The fries are slightly breaded and fried well but needs salt. Overall, good to grab a quick bite.

I was so excited to find out there's a Billy Goat in MDW airport. Burgers here are perfectly messy…read moreand tasty. It was a treat to swing by here on a layover since the priority pass lounge in MDW is always packed. I got a burger and fries and it was perfect! There's no seating in the restaurant, but you can walk around the corner to open seating in a food court