The Sergio's Special is one of the best sandwiches. Salty French Madrange ham is paired with relatively dry and nutty gruyere, which are both countered with just a bit of sweet mango chutney.
The mushroom tofu ramen is so good, it comes in at number four on our list of top ramen in Chicago.
When loaded with giardiniera, this Italian beef could stand up to most in the city, making it easily the best version of the overloaded sandwich in the Loop.
The tamales at Fronera Fresco might actually be the highlight of the whole menu. Fragrant and light, they are beautifully presented and garnished with some remarkable salsa.
The Buffalo bar-rito, with its standard all-natural chicken, like all menu items that come with meat, can easily be made vegetarian by asking for tofu instead.
Turkey Sandwich: It may be basic and straightforward, but it's oddly appealing. Instead of slimy cold cuts, the turkey is fresh and flavorful.
Instead of slimy cold cuts, the turkey on the turkey sandwich is fresh and flavorful. It may be basic and straightforward, but it's oddly appealing.
Pistachio-Meyer Lemon Doughnut: a bright, citrus glaze holds the toasted pistachios perfectly in place, but isn't too sweet as to overwhelm the actual taste of the old-fashioned doughnut itself.
Le Breton: a ham sandwich with salted butter and cornichons. That's it. But thanks to the baguette that is at once soft and crackly, the those three ingredients are all you really need.
Cubano: The ingredients work together beautifully—there's subtly spiced roast pork, two layers of ham, acidic pickle slices, piquant mustard, and Swiss cheese that melts into every crevice.
The popular BBQ pork bao is filled with small chunks of sweet and savory Chinese-style barbecue pork with a flavor similar to teryaki.
The BBQ pork bao is filled with small chunks of sweet and savory Chinese-style barbecue pork with a flavor similar to teryaki.
Half-Chicken Order: The char flavor from the grill is great and you can choose light or dark meat, or even a mix.
The ultra-creamy texture of the banana pudding is interrupted with small chunks of banana and, best of all, Nilla Wafers that turn to tender cake after bathing in the pudding for a day or two.
Their namesake dish is well-seasoned with a wonderful chickpea flavor. The pickles lend acid, the salad provides crunch, and everything else compliments the falafel.
Fries with Merkt's Cheddar: Larger fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the smaller ones have a crunchiness like potato chips. Try Merkt's Cheddar on the side - fried potato heaven Read more.
The very first sandwich on the menu is the Blockbuster, and it's up top for a reason; this is a bold sandwich, featuring layers of ham, salami, capocollo, provolone, and Swiss.
The Italian Beef at Al's is one mighty fine sandwich. Getting it dipped is the only way to go, but just make sure to be careful when eating, as a mess is absolutely guaranteed.
Fried Chicken Wings: The crust is sublimely salty, crunchy, moist, and oily (in a good way) wing.
Something strange happens when you mix the CaramelCrisp® and CheeseCorn™ together evenly - Garrett's dubs this the Chicago Mix, and it's a huge seller because it's salty and sweet.
The char dog at Gold Coast Dogs is an excellent introduction to the world of Chicago-style hot dogs. The ends are sliced, so that when tossed on the hot grill they flare out wildly.
The turkey sandwich is priced well, and you can specify whether you'd like white meat, dark meat, or a mix. Along with the standard toppings, you can get cranberry sauce.
Lamb Curry Wrap: The lamb is wonderfully tender, a little gamy, balanced by the curry. It comes garnished with pickled red onions and a cilantro chutney.
