Cheap Places to Eat in Glen Ellyn

We've collected top 10 mentioned cheap eats places in Glen Ellyn from other articles such as Voyaging Herbivore, TAM & TEA - The Best Tea Magazine, Loop Chicago, including places with different cuisines.

Cheap Places to Eat in Glen Ellyn

Sun Wah BBQ
Sun Wah BBQ
4.4 (1685 ratings)
Long-running Chinese eatery known for its Hong Kong-style BBQ dishes, plus beer & cocktails.
5039 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Chinese restaurantBar
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Asian Restaurants in Chicago
"You deserve Hong Kong-style Chinese barbecue and Sun Wah BBQ has just what you need. Although this restaurant was originally a New York treasure, founder Eric Cheng decided Chicago was a better home. With the intricate array of options, Sun Wah continues to be an Uptown food staple."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago - Top Rated Chinese Restaurants
"Sun Wah BBQ‘s creator, Eric Cheng always sharpened his skills as a Hong Kong-style barbecue chef. The restaurant is doing great, though for them it was a confined fish longing for bigger seas. Today, they are happily serving the people in Chicago with their signature dishes."
Mentioned by Spoon University
15 Restaurants That Serve The Best Chinese Food in Chicago
"Featured on Food Network, Sun Wah BBQ is home to some of Chicago's most delicious Hong Kong-style BBQ dishes. Their most famous off-menu course is the beautifully roasted Beijing Duck which is brought to your table and expertly carved."
Shanghai Terrace
Shanghai Terrace
4.6 (297 ratings)
High-end Chinese dining amid swanky '30s-era decor & on a terrace with views in the Peninsula Hotel.
108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Chinese restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 19 best Chinese restaurants in Chicago
"Normally we don’t condone paying through the nose for Chinese food when Chinatown options abound, but this gorgeous fourth-floor terrace, brimming with fresh flowers and offering a view of the historic Water Tower, is hard to beat. Elevated takes on peking duck and wok-baked lobster surpass expectations, but if you’re looking to take advantage of the digs while keeping within a budget, stick with snacking on dim sum and splurge on a fancy cocktail."
Mentioned by The Rooftop Guide
7 Best Rooftop Restaurants in Chicago
"Rooftop restaurants Chicago, Shanghai Terrace | Photocredit: www.peninsula.com/. Set 4 floors up at the five star hotel The Peninsula Chicago, Shanghai Terrace is a offers both a lovely rooftop terrace and a great Chinese restaurant. >Here you find an indoor restaurant with a 1930s supper club décor, and a stylish decorated terrace with dining tables, cabanas and comfy lounge sofas along with cool views of the downtown sky scrapers."
Portillo's Hot Dogs
Portillo's Hot Dogs
4.3 (8549 ratings)
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
520 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Fast food restaurantHot dog restaurantHot dog stand
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The First Timer’s Guide To Eating In Chicago - Chicago
"Italian beef sandwiches and hot dogs are almost as important as pizza in Chicago, and the Portillo’s in River North does both very well. And yes, Portillo’s now has multiple locations, but it started here - so as far as we’re concerned, it’s a must-stop. Make sure you get both a hot dog and an Italian beef, and if you know to order a chocolate cake shake, too (which now, you do), you’re basically a Chicagoan already."
Mentioned by 10Best
Chicago's Family-friendly Restaurant Scene Appeals to Kids and Adults
"When people move who have moved away from Chicago come home, a stop at Portillo's is one of the first thing they do. The hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches here are among Chicago's best, plus the service is fast and the prices are low. Recommended for Family Friendly because: This is one of the best places in the city to get Chicago's famous hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches."
Mentioned by Travel Crog
50 Best Cheap Eats in Chicago - Cheap Breakfast
"If you’re in Chicago for the first time, there’s an imaginary list of things you have to try. This list includes Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago dogs. Portillo’s is a great stop to try both."
Quartino Ristorante
Quartino Ristorante
4.5 (4440 ratings)
Bustling, bi-level space where groups go for small & large plates plus cocktails & carafes of wine.
626 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Italian restaurantPizza restaurantWine bar
TAO Chicago
TAO Chicago
4.3 (1390 ratings)
Soaring, glamorous venue featuring high-end Asian cuisine & cocktails, plus a posh nightclub.
632 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
RestaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantJapanese restaurantLoungeNight clubSushi restaurantThai restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
Where to find the best sushi in Chicago
"Restaurants Pan-Asian River North. You've likely heard about Tao because of its 1,000-person capacity club, but the venue's posh restaurant is not to be overlooked. Snag a table in the dining room or saddle up at the sushi counter, where you can order sea-kissed treasures a la carte or through a decadent omakase menu."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
7 Best Dance Clubs in Chicago to Find a Rebound
"WOW. And that’s exactly what you’ll get in this high-end, posh Asian nightclub. Dance the night away in this 1000-capacity dance club in Chicago featuring a 10-foot Japanese bell, world-famous DJ sets, and funky lights. Make your VIP request here."
The Han Burger
The Han Burger
4.5 (8 ratings)
324 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Asian restaurantChinese restaurantHamburger restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Some of Chicago's Best Take Out Food Options
"John Hackett and his wife, Arami, met in China, moved to Chicago and Arami experimented to duplicate his favorite Chinese street food, roujiamo. The Han Burger was born. The sandwich consists of marinated meat slow cooked in spices and combined with hot peppers, veggies and garnishes on a toasted bun."
Burt's Place
Burt's Place
4.6 (478 ratings)
Revival of a longtime pan-pizza parlor with a similar menu, call-ahead ordering plus beer & wine.
8541 Ferris Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053, USA
Pizza restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza deliveryPizza TakeoutRestaurant
Phodega
Phodega
4.8 (93 ratings)
Vietnamese soup cafe & market with a limited menu plus candy, snacks & soft drinks from a counter.
1547 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
RestaurantChinese restaurantConvenience storeFast food restaurantNoodle shopPho restaurantVietnamese restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
20 Standout Lunch Destinations in Chicago
"A warm and comforting bowl of pho can make for the perfect lunch. At restaurant-shop hybrid Phodega, owners Nathan Hoops and Anthony Ngo simmer up two exceptional versions — a beefy pho bo teeming with brisket, meatballs, and rib eye, and a lighter pho ga consisting of chicken broth and poached chicken thighs. They’re joined by other remarkable bites like Hainanese chicken rice, fried chicken skins, fiery crab rangoons, and a Viet dip sandwich."
Ranalli's
Ranalli's
4.3 (642 ratings)
Casual eatery serving pizza, pub food & plenty of beer in the bar area & on a big outdoor patio.
1925 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Pizza restaurantBarItalian restaurantPizza deliveryPizza Takeout
Mentioned by Chicago Tribune
Chicago restaurants with heated, enclosed dining spaces
"Ranalli's has heaters for its patio in Lincoln Park, but the pizza and pasta restaurant's website still advises, "Dress warm, Chicago." (Ranalli's/Ranalli's). The famed large patio in Lincoln Park is equipped with heaters for outdoor dining. The hot pizzas should also help."
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
4.2 (1155 ratings)
Upscale steak & seafood chain known for its clubby environs & happy hour.
1 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantBar & grillFine dining restaurantTakeout RestaurantSteak house
Mentioned by Money Inc
The 20 Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago
"McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks is located in the Loop on Wacker Drive within minutes of the Oriental Theater, the Chicago Theater, shopping, Millennium Park and some of the best hotels in Chicago. The restaurant offers some of the best seafood in the city featuring fresh seafood and shellfish, aged steaks, and garden-fresh salads. The menu features standard steak and seafood fare along with signature seafood items, a wide variety of classic drinks, trendy cocktails, wines, and beers."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
17 restaurants with breathtaking views of Chicago
"Restaurants Italian Streeterville. Nestled on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Oak Street, this Michelin-starred Italian restaurant is best known for its impeccable wine list and next-level dishes. But no one's complaining about the dining room's epic views either."

Best Lunch Restaurants in Glen Ellyn

The Dearborn
The Dearborn
4.6 (1734 ratings)
Stylish American hangout serving market-driven eats & cocktails in handsome architectural digs.
145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantCocktail barEvent venueIrish restaurantLunch restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
From Apple Pie to Zeppole: Chicago Dessert Options Satisfy Day and Night
"Irish owned but utterly American, The Dearborn can be found at the intersection the Theater District, satisfying food and lively ambiance. Pastry Chef Julianna Westgor has a playful style riffing on ice cream truck treats in the summer and warming things up in the winter with adults only hot chocolate and fried banana bread with hazelnut chocolate ganache, malted milk jam and hazelnut crunch ice cream. Her peanut butter chocolate dream is just that and don't leave without someone ordering the gooey butter cake with burnt honey ice cream and orange caramel drizzle."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
The Best American Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"The reviews are right, the food was great, the cocktails were great. We left Raised due to poor service and seating and came here. The fish and chips are..."
Aztec Dave's
Aztec Dave's
4.5 (49 ratings)
Dave's Dock, 2300 s throop st Aztec, #16, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Mexican restaurantAdvertising agencyCatererEvent plannerLunch restaurantMarketing agencyMobile catererParty plannerRestaurantWedding service
Mentioned by Roaming Hunger
The 17 Best Chicago Food Trucks (Updated for 2020)
"(Primary Neighborhoods: Various events and locations, city and suburbs). The family-run food truck Aztec Dave’s has been serving mobile Mexican food in Chicago since 2015. The focus is on the family’s grandmother’s recipes but with a modern spin."
Taco Bell Cantina
Taco Bell Cantina
4.1 (757 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
178 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantBurrito restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurantTex-Mex restaurantVegetarian restaurant

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Te'amo Boba Bar
Te'amo Boba Bar
4.2 (140 ratings)
Modern counter serve in the food court at The Shops at North Bridge for bubble tea & Asian eats.
520 N Michigan Avenue Suite 421 (Northbridge Mall Food Court on 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Bubble tea storeCake shopDessert shopOrganic food store
Mentioned by BITE
Six Boba Spots in Chicago
"The Spot: Located within the building of Campus North, Te’Amo is right on campus, and almost always filled with UChicago students drinking tea and diligently studying. The Good: Te’Amo does great with its subtle flavors. The signature rose tea is a favorite as it smoothly joins the flavors of rose and black tea to where they become indistinguishable."
Mentioned by Talk Boba
Best Boba Places in Chicago
"With lines out the door majority of the time and over 100 positive reviews, you know you’re in for something good. Located on the Northside of the city, you’ll stumble upon this milk tea bar and cafe. With lots of aesthetically pleasing drinks made (very flavorful too), your instagram will pop!"
Mentioned by TAM & TEA - The Best Tea Magazine
The 15 Best Bubble Tea Shops You Shouldn't Miss in Chicago
"If you are in downtown Chicago and get a craving some bubble tea, this is the place to get your fix. The bubble tea is made with fresh ingredients which gives it a rich flavor. You also get options on the amount of sugar and ice you want in your bubble tea."
Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum
Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum
4.3 (363 ratings)
Longtime, no-frills Chinese bakery turning out sweet & savory buns, egg tarts & made-to-order cakes.
2253 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Chinese bakeryBakeryCake shopDim sum restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 most amazing bakeries in Chicago
"Restaurants Bakeries Armour Square. Dim sum fans are accustomed to cart service and ordering cards, but the majority of the small dishes traditionally served originated in tea houses and bakeries in southern China. Chinese bakery Chi Quon has been making these delectable items for decades, attracting locals and visitors from around the city with dishes like fresh BBQ pork buns, sesame balls filled with bean paste and decorative mango mousse cake."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Bakeries in Chicago
"Chinatown’s Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum hits the spot with their BBQ pork buns and, more importantly, cakes: cream cake, chocolate cake, tiramisu, chestnut cake and more. That said, their mixed fruit cake is a fan-favorite. This cash-only bakery has a counter and some tables off to the side, but otherwise isn’t adorned or decorated in any specific style."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
Breads, Cakes and Pastries in Chicago: Where to Find the Best
"The oldest bakery in Chinatown has been at it for more than three decades. Peruse the cases to discover rows and rows of Chinese pastries that include barbecue pork buns, egg custard tarts, and butterfly cookies. The affordable price points — most items are a dollar or less — mean folks are able to fill up a whole box with goodies for just a few bucks."
Bartleby’s Ice Cream Cakes
Bartleby’s Ice Cream Cakes
5 (41 ratings)
The Hatchery, 135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Cake shop
Mentioned by Make it Better
The 11 Best Spots for Ice Cream Around Chicago
"Decisions can be difficult when constructing your perfect ice cream cake. Choose from 10 different ice cream flavors, all made with organic milk and cream, and decide if you prefer crumbled brownies, blondies, or cookies as a base. Rachel Kamins launched Bartleby’s in 2018 after working for Ben & Jerry’s and Zingerman’s Bakehouse and calls herself the “caker, baker, and ice cream maker.” Fittingly, she makes everything, from the ice cream to the crushed cookies and brownies to all her sauces, from scratch."

Best Family Restaurants in Glen Ellyn

Country House Restaurant
Country House Restaurant
4.5 (1045 ratings)
Casual, family-owned eatery serving an extensive menu of locally sourced American & global dishes.
5400 W 127th St, Alsip, IL 60803, USA
Family restaurantCatererFood and beverage consultant
Demera Restaurant
Demera Restaurant
4.6 (1246 ratings)
Casual Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee & traditional music on weekends.
4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Ethiopian restaurantAfrican restaurantFamily restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago
"Try Demera Ethiopian Restaurant for delicious Ethiopian food (and rich Ethiopian coffee), set in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Order spinach, cheese or lentil Sambussas for an appetizer and then family-style Messob with vegetarian options. Another popular dish is the Vegetable Bayanetu, which is a platter filled with all nine of Demera’s veggie specialties."
Mentioned by Cozymeal
The 41 Best Restaurants in Chicago
"Though Demera offers traditional meat dishes, they have a dedicated vegan menu that includes authentic Ethiopian fare. Family-style combo platters are available for diverse sampling from one of the best restaurants in Chicago. Demera Ethiopian | 4801 N."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago
"Demera Ethiopian Restaurant offers traditional Ethiopian cuisine in a cozy and casual environment. Located in the Uptown neighborhood, diners can enjoy a great selection of African..."
Honky Tonk BBQ
Honky Tonk BBQ
4.4 (1139 ratings)
Plates of apple-and-oak-smoked pork & beef brisket plus sides flavor the menu at this rustic eatery.
1213 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Barbecue restaurantCatererEvent plannerEvent venueFamily restaurantLive music barTakeout RestaurantWedding planner

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