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Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway
M Burger is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

1. M Burger

7.3
100 W Randolph St (Thompson Center), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · The Loop · 28 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: If you love thin griddled burgers, crispy fries, and creamy milkshakes, this tiny chain does things right.

Hannah's Bretzel is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

2. Hannah's Bretzel

233 N Michigan Ave (at S Water St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 34 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Rule of thumb here: always get the bretzel.

Tortas Frontera is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

3. Tortas Frontera

10 S Dearborn St (at W Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This quick-service chain from Rick Bayless still does tortas right.

4. Big Easy

10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · The Loop · 1 tip

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Basically a quick-service version of Heaven on Seven, which is good if you're in a hurry.

Wow Bao is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

5. Wow Bao

7.2
225 N Michigan Ave (at Lake St.), Chicago, IL
Dumpling Restaurant · The Loop · 32 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The BBQ pork bao is filled with small chunks of sweet and savory Chinese-style barbecue pork with a flavor similar to teryaki.

Wow Bao is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

6. Wow Bao

7.6
1 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Lake), Chicago, IL
Dumpling Restaurant · The Loop · 144 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: It is best known for freshly steamed dumplings and, obviously, bao—a Chinese-style bun stuffed with various meats and vegetables. The noodles are also pretty good, and the rice bowls can hit the spot

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

7. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

7.3
111 E Wacker Dr (at Stetson Ave & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 14 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: It may be a massive company now, but Potbelly started here, and its toasted sandwiches can really hit the spot sometimes.

Olive Mediterranean Grill is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

8. Olive Mediterranean Grill

201 N Clark St (at N Garvey Ct), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · The Loop · 10 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This Chipotle-style falafel shop stands out for its fresh ingredients and soft pita.

Protein Bar & Kitchen is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

9. Protein Bar & Kitchen

8.2
10 W Lake St (btwn Dearborn St. & State St.), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · The Loop · 65 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Don't be scared by the healthy warnings, there are some surprisingly delicious dishes here.

Pita Express is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

10. Pita Express

100 W. Randolph St. (Clark St.), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · The Loop · 4 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Very good falafel shop hidden in the back hallways of the James R. Thompson Center.

Mezza is one of Where to Eat in Chicago's Pedway.

11. Mezza

225 N Michigan Ave (at South Water), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · The Loop · 12 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Mezza's falafel isn't mind-blowing by any means, but it is very tasty, fresh, and consistently good.