THE 10 BEST Cheap Eats in Chicago (UPDATED 2023)

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1. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken - Streeterville

254 reviewsClosed Today

Bakeries, American$Menu

I had the maple bacon donut and it was amazing! I'm in love with the donuts in...

We got out first chicken sandwich on th...

2. Doughnut Vault

486 reviewsClosed Today

Bakeries, American$

This is a unique experience. Get there early and stand in line, once the...

This place serves great donuts.

3. Bongiorno's Italian Deli and Pizzeria

376 reviewsClosed Today

Italian, Pizza$

Italian Beef Sandwich

... to try the Tiramisu but we’re to fu...

4. Velvet Taco

311 reviewsOpen Now

Quick Bites, Mexican$Menu

All tacos were delicious. Shout out to Brandon, the manager (hope I got his...

The queso was the bomb.

5. Molly's Cupcakes

331 reviewsClosed Today

Bakeries, American$

We loved Molly's Cupcakes and visited a couple of times during our time in Ch...

The service was fast & the ordering...

6. Firecakes Donuts

454 reviewsClosed Today

Bakeries, American$Menu

Today I decided to go in and now I understand everything ... a delight!! The...

Science, At Its Best!

7. Garrett Popcorn Shops

3,125 reviewsClosed Today

Dessert$

I can see why this POPcorn is so POPular. My friends who have visited Chicago...

Good, but you can taste how terrible this popcorn is for you

8. Stan's Donuts and Coffee

350 reviewsClosed Today

Bakeries, American$Menu

Their specialty donuts are amazing. The donuts fulfill our sweet cravings...

Great Donuts!

9. Intelligentsia Coffee

411 reviewsClosed Today

Coffee & Tea, Cafe$Menu

Great latte & almond croissant

I had the Illuminate Blend which was...

10. Big Star

438 reviewsOpen Now

Mexican, Southwestern$Menu

Great dining area considering COVID restrictions. Guac/salsa/chips were nothing...

... Park for Street Tacos and Hanging O...

11. Cafecito

320 reviewsClosed Today

Quick Bites, Latin$Menu

The coffee: - The cafecito was sweetened with raw sugar, which was delicious. I...

... us each a Cuban sandwich, a pasta s...

12. Pittsfield Cafe

296 reviewsClosed Today

American, Cafe$Menu

Beer and wine were also available. We enjoyed our lunch at the Pittsfield cafe.

Traditional diner

13. Sprinkles Chicago

448 reviewsClosed Today

Bakeries, American$

You know why you came. Pretty good cupcakes, $3.99 for a cupcake is a splurge...

Best cupcakes in Chicago

14. Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park

470 reviewsClosed Today

Coffee & Tea, American$Menu

I highly recommend the carrot cake!

I had the egg & turkey bacon croissant...

15. Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

7,290 reviewsOpen Now

Quick Bites, American$Menu

... system – beer station, salad station, to-go station, and plenty of seatin...

Great Italian Beef in Chicago

16. Al's #1 Italian Beef

627 reviewsClosed Today

Quick Bites, American$

... freshly baked French bread, a Chicago Dog with mustard, relish, onions, s...

If you like Italian beef sandwiches

17. Shake Shack

485 reviewsClosed Today

Quick Bites, American$Menu

I ordered the Double Smoke Shack Burger ($11), with Crinkle Fries ($4), a lar...

We had hamburgers, hotdogs, and fries.

18. Devil Dawgs

274 reviewsOpen Now

Quick Bites, American$

Fries and onion rings were quite good, too.

Had my first Chicago dog here.

19. Corner Bakery Cafe

498 reviewsClosed Today

Quick Bites, American$Menu

Great option for Food at London house Hilton

The food was hot and delicious. I had the...

20. Shake Shack River North

829 reviewsOpen Now

Quick Bites, American$Menu

Ordered one burger to go to try, since never stopped at a Shake Shack. The...

You never forget your first time!

21. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

210 reviewsOpen Now

Bakeries, American$Menu

Coffee is good but the donuts are the star of the place. Gets really crowded.

Mmm...donuts

22. Epic Burger

357 reviewsClosed Today

Quick Bites, American$Menu

Excellent service with super friendly staff. Had the epic burger with fried egg...

Epic burger

23. Chicago French Market

196 reviewsClosed Today

Quick Bites, French$Menu

We had a free evening in Chicago and decided to take a taxi to the French...

Sweet escape at the Canal Metra station

24. Johnnie's Beef

234 reviewsOpen Now

Quick Bites, Fast Food$Menu

9.9 mi

Elmwood Park

Beef is one of the best you can get anywhere! Get there early, there's probably...

... combo sandwiches in all of Chicago

25. Superdawg Drive-In

393 reviewsOpen Now

American, Fast Food$Menu

... fries, the milk shakes, the sodas, the chili, the car hops, the tradition.

I must say, though, nothing tops the...

26. Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

131 reviewsClosed Today

Dessert, American$

How do you choose between key lime, chocolate pecan, apple, chocolate caramel...

3.14

27. Billy Goat Tavern

1,539 reviewsOpen Now

Bar, Diner$Menu

Classic American Cheeseburger experience.

A stop at the Billy Goat is always a...

28. Corner Bakery Cafe

380 reviewsClosed Today

Quick Bites, American$Menu

I really like the Corner Bakery for a quick bite. Had the pick 2 menu: bowl of...

The breakfast wrap, oatmeal, pancakes,...

29. Crisp

159 reviewsClosed Today

Quick Bites, Fast Food$Menu

All the buddha bowls are delicious! The wings are nice and crispy! If you like...

Good place!

30. Valois Restaurant

169 reviewsClosed Today

American, Diner$Menu

Valois is a fast service diner in the middle of Hyde Park. Best for breakfast...

... patties and hash browns on an Engli...

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