Suggestions for Casual places near The Loop, Chicago

Tim C. • June 14, 2017Excellent coffee and some unique food options (try the fig jam bagel!) and friendly staff in a casual environment (looks like a bar for some reason lol). What's not to like?

Kirstjen L. • June 2, 2017Revival Food Hall has some of the best "only in Chicago" fast casual food, all in one place. This is probably the best place to experience the best of the Chicago food scene at a decent price.

Max • December 4, 2015Awesome fast casual middle eastern. Just say "everything" to the side salads.

Kevin T. • March 30, 2016Such a chill bar!! Bocce ball, pool, shuffleboard, and lots of space!

Laura M. • May 6, 2018A casual place to get some tasty vegan food. I really liked the lavender lemonade.

Isaiah • August 20, 2012Hands down one of the best fast casual restaurants in downtown Chicago

Adriana P. • December 14, 2019Excellent food, great place to chill out and very reasonable prices

Cem H. • May 27, 2016good coffeeshop with a casual setting, friendly baristas. tell them you'll take a picture and they'll do their best for the latte art :)

Andrew • April 3, 2017Food was great but there aren't many tables and people like to chill and occupy them. I think epic burger is better overall.

Bobby K. • April 24, 2016Great selection of beers, both in bottle and on tap. Can be rowdy post-work but chills out later on.

Brian R. • September 12, 2016Traditional Chicago deep-dish. Family-friendly and casual. Very friendly service. Come early to avoid the rush -- it gets packed. Be aware that a deep-dish takes about 45 minutes to prepare.

Casey • April 29, 2012Good food, fun laid back atmoshphere. Be very careful when you choose sauces! Too many and the flavors become an indistinguishable slop!

Meriya T. • April 11, 2014Awesome place! With lots of stuffs to try!

Sarah B. • September 20, 2011Located in the back of the Wabash Jeweler's mall, pretty much everything here is delicious. I like the lamb shish kebab plate. Ask for spicy sauce on the side.

PureWow • April 30, 2015Order the Chipotle Cowboy salad. It's a gigantic bowl of southwestern-style goodies like black beans, spicy pepper jack cheese, avocado and crunchy onions. It might just be better than a burrito.

Chicagoist • May 26, 2015The sustainably-sourced seafood includes lobster, shrimp, and crab rolls as well as chowders and bisques. The lobster roll features a 1/4 pound of lobster with lemon butter and mayo on a toasted bun.

Cristian L. • October 28, 2017Chill place, cool ambiance that gives you the sensation of a tiny, secretive bar. The drinks were on point and our bartender was awesome. The happy-hour food is really great!

John S. • March 17, 2018Fresh and pristine seafood at an affordable price point doesn’t have to be a rare catch. This casual lunch spot reels in diners with an assortment of fish, shrimp, lobster rolls, and more.

Jonathan Y. • October 14, 2015Asian + Latin fusion!? Nice! Bacos (bao tacos) were okay, but the chorizo egg rolls were crazy delicious & the sweet potato fries were honestly the best I've ever had... Curry dipping sauce, FTW!

Tim B. • July 3, 2016Classic atmosphere, comfortable lounging, a great place to relax. Its BYOB but there are some local places to buy something close by

Allison K. • April 5, 2016Super casual, but hip!! So many options. Tacos are super yummy, seafood is fresh!!

Erik R. • June 29, 2016The grilled chicken was fantastic with side of fries and coleslaw, try the many dipping sauces. Good, healthy food.

zfels • April 17, 2015Lovely place to work and super friendly staff. Skip the scones, though.

Wednesday Q. • July 5, 2018It's so nice to just chill by the riverfront at a picnic table with a friend, enjoying the beautiful views and adult beverages.

Darius K. • August 17, 2018great tea, try the macha latte smoothie ;]

Kristin Z. • March 8, 2013Very low key bar! Enjoyed it a lot! Good bar to visit!

Luiz E. • September 8, 2014Get in early if you're planning on eating in. Otherwise the lines move awesomely fast, be ready to place your order and put away your phone. Great staff.