Your options for eating a quick dinner out have evolved to become much more than just fast food. Today, there are plenty of Chicago spots offering quality meals without the wait time, including established sit-down locales like Beatrix and Kinship now catering to the grab-and-go needs of Chicago’s busy residents. Keep on reading to find your next lunch or dinner on the run.
Zombie Taco
Zombie Taco {530 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago; 312.736.1303}:
If you ever find yourself in River North and in the mood for a taco, Zombie Taco is the place to go. Open 24 hours, order anything from a braised brisket taco to truffle cheese crisps, no matter when the craving strikes you.
Bittersweet {1114 West Belmont Ave, Chicago; 773.929.1100}:
Good luck sticking to your diet after one look at Bittersweet’s jaw-dropping pastry case. The famous pastry shop has much more than just desserts though—you can order an entire dinner of soups, sandwiches, and quiche at the savory cafe just one case over. Don’t forget to ask about the soup of the day!
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Tallboy Taco {325 West Huron Street, Chicago; 312.488.4917}:
With every taco priced less than $5, it will always be a tough choice when it comes to which taco to go with at Tallboy Taco in River North. Now featuring call-ahead orders for pick up, all you have to do is pick up the phone and dinner is ready—no planning required.
Beatrix Market {Multiple locations, Chicago; 312.629.0025}:
With one of the biggest varieties of high quality grab-and-go options in the city, there is a reason Beatrix Market now has four locations across Chicagoland. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner for self-serve salads, a hot food bar, and packed shelves of sandwich and snack options.
Next of Kin
Next of Kin Café {625 Davis Street, Evanston; 847.563.8242}:
The trendy Evanston cafe features a rotating selection of soups, salads, snacks, and, yes, waffles! The main attraction however is the exclusive menu of traditional éclairs filled with rotating flavor combos, like Lemon Meringue and Birthday Cake. All menu items available for pickup or delivery.
The Ruin Daily {328 South Jefferson Street, Chicago; 312.929.2707}:
When a restaurant’s three main offerings are coffee, sandwiches, and booze how could it not be a hit? Stop in any time at this laid back cafe for any of those three things, as well as fresh pastries and salads.
By Audrey Rompon | Contributor
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