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By Valerie Moloney, City Editor

Rosebud Prime Photo by Jasmin Shah
Rosebud Prime Photo by Jasmin Shah
The question on Loop workers' minds everyday: Where should we go for lunch? With a district this big, the choices run as long as a Chinese takeout menu. Whether it's a business meeting or a craving for burgers or fresh salads, we've got you covered before you give in to the office snack machine.
On This Page: Fast Food, Fine Dining, Healthy Options

Fast Food

  1. Chicken Planet

    21 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
    Financial district workers take a break from their hectic schedules for the juicy grilled chicken at this grab 'n' go eatery.

  2. Haifa Cafe

    410 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
    Just the thought of the gyros, chicken kebabs and falafel at this Loop restaurant makes cravings kick in long before those afternoon meetings.

  3. La Cocina Mexican Grill

    178 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
    Loop workers pack this casual taqueria for lunch-time burritos.

  4. Harry's Hot Dogs

    300 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
    In a rush? Breeze by this old-school hot dog stand for wonderfully plump wieners.

  5. Ricobene's Pizzeria

    205 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
    From thin-crust veggie pizza to trademark chicken vesuvio sandwiches, this no-frills restaurant keeps it simple.

  6. Patty Burger

    72 E Adams St, Chicago, IL
    Loop spot boasts hand-prepared, grill-fried 100 percent Angus beef patties for the serious carnivore.

  7. Lou Mitchell's Restaurant

    565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
    Breakfast for lunch? We say yes to the home-style eggs, bacon, waffles and more at this friendly pancake house.

  8. Perry's

    174 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
    This Loop legend builds sandwiches so big--and so good--that nobody minds the line out the door.

  9. Jimmy John's

    180 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL
    So what if it's a chain--at least it's local. We heart the buttery French bread and fresh-cut deli slices.

  10. Giordano's Pizza

    135 E Lake St, Chicago, IL
    A stuffed pie isn't exactly a heart healthy lunch, but a spinach filling will lessen the guilt at this classic Chicago pizzeria.

Fine Dining

  1. Rosebud Prime

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    1 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
    Don't worry--if steak and seafood are too rich for lunch, this Italian chophouse grills a mean prime beef burger, too.

  2. Great Street Restaurant

    1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
    City views lure business diners to this contemporary American restaurant in the Renaissance Hotel.

  3. South Water Kitchen

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    225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
    Comfort food cravings are satisfied at this Hotel Monaco restaurant.

  4. Morton's - The Steakhouse

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    65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL
    If landing that account means throwing down some bills for lunch, this Loop steakhouse is an old reliable.

  5. Gioco

    1312 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
    Leisurely lunches should be spent at this stylish pasta boite in the South Loop.

  6. Ristorante We

    172 W Adams St, Chicago, IL
    This hip hotel space draws Loop denizens with contemporary Tuscan fare.

  7. The Gage

    24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
    Finally, a decent lunch spot and gastropub on South Michigan Avenue that isn't Bennigan's.

  8. Nick's Fishmarket

    55 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
    Suits flock to this corporate dining haven for straightforward seafood in a manly atmosphere.

  9. Tavern at the Park

    130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
    It will feel more like you're on vacation than on a business lunch at this handsome American tavern.

  10. Midtown Kitchen + Bar

    203 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL
    Contemporary American fare and a swank lounge make this Loop restaurant a perfect spot for power brokering and happy hours.

Healthy Options

  1. Sushi Sai

    123 N Wacker Dr Ste 125, Chicago, IL
    Office workers file into this Loop sushi spot for fresh, affordable rolls.

  2. Mac Kelly's Greens n' Things

    216 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
    When you didn't have time to pack lunch, fill up on fresh veggies, deli meats and fruit at this self-serve salad bar.

  3. Spa Cafe

    112 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL
    Healthy, preservative free foods take form in soups, salads and quesaninnis at this Loop eatery.

  4. Salad Spinners

    200 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL
    Corporate diners duck in for a fresh-made salad or sandwich before heading back to the grind.

  5. Goodwin's

    175 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
    Vegetarians and carnivores won't starve with the extensive selection of wraps and sandwiches at this popular lunch spot.

  6. Caffe Baci

    225 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
    The suits and business skirts crowd files into this Loop cafe for pasta, salads, soups and pizza.

  7. Taza

    176 N Franklin Ave, Chicago, IL
    That looming deadline seems more manageable after a lunch of warm pitas, hummus and falafel at this Franklin Street grill.

  8. Townhouse Restaurant & Wine Bar

    111 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
    Business dining gets another outpost in the Loop with this contemporary American restaurant and wine bar.

  9. Hannah's Bretzel

    180 W Washington St, Chicago, IL
    If you're eco-conscious and a lover of gourmet ingredients, try this organic eatery in the theater district.

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