Best Fast Food Restaurants in Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned fast food restaurants in Chicago from other articles such as The Gardner School, lyft.com, Bacon is Magic - The Best Food Around the World.

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Chicago

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 10Best
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"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 Spoon University
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"Portillo's is the king of sandwiches in Chicago and a meat lover’s dream. Paired best with the chocolate cake shake."
Jim's Original
Jim's Original
4.5 (5507 ratings)
Old-school 24/7 hotdog stand (started in 1939) boasting the original Maxwell Street Polish sausage.
1250 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Sandwich shopFast food restaurantHamburger restaurantHot dog standRestaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"In 1939, just after arriving in the U.S. from Yugoslavia, Jimmy Stefanovic took over his aunt’s hot dog stand when she fell ill. Shortly thereafter, in 1941, Jim bought the stand from his aunt and began making his signature Maxwell Street Polish Sausage Sandwiches. What began as a simple recipe turned into something of a legend."
Kung Fu Tea
Kung Fu Tea
4.4 (958 ratings)
Bubble tea specialist with a selection of other hot & cold drinks, including coffee & slushes.
2126B S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Bubble tea storeBeverage distributorCafeChicken wings restaurantFast food restaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Kung Fu Tea is another New York classic that is spreading all across the US, and thankfully, to Chicago’s Chinatown. Kung Fu Tea has authentic Taiwanese bubble tea are dedicated to making their teas with the finest ingredients. They have a great selection of milk teas, fruit teas, and even Kung Fu Coffee."
Mentioned by BITE
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"Image from: https://my-table.com/bring-boba-guide-asiatowns-bubble-tea-destinations/. The Spot: Just northwest of the Chinatown L stop, Kung Fu Tea is a spacious, second-floor shop that takes cash only. There are board games and large booths, making it a good place to go with a group."
Mentioned by Talk Boba
Best Boba Places in Chicago
"Located in the Chinatown district of Chicago, you’ll find a few boba or bubble tea places. One of them being Kung Fu Tea. We’re sure you’re familiar with this spot already though."
Johnnie's Beef
Johnnie's Beef
4.7 (3645 ratings)
Tiny, no-frills, cash-only hot dog stand serving sausage & beef plus Italian ice, fries & shakes.
7500 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707, USA
Fast food restaurantSandwich shop
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
38 Standout Dining Destinations in Chicago
"The best example of Chicago’s iconic Italian beef sandwiches exists outside of the city at the two suburban locations of Johnnie’s Beef. The space is a throwback; the original fast-food spot opened in 1961 in Elmwood Park and a second has since opened in Arlington Heights. The menu is simple: beefs (the monosyllabic term locals call Italian beef sandwiches), charcoal-grilled Italian sausages, and hot dogs."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"A photo posted by Infatuation Chicago (@infatuation_chi) on Oct 9, 2016 at 6:19pm PDT. Chicagoans don't mess around when it comes to Italian beef, and Johnnie's serves up one of the best beef sandwiches around. At $4.50 a pop, they're also one of the best deals in town."
The Hot Dog Box
The Hot Dog Box
332 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Fast food restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 best new restaurants in Chicago right now
"Restaurants Hot dogs Grand Boulevard. Founded by local musician Bobby Morelli and his daughter Brooklyn, the Hot Dog Box operates out of a shipping container in the Boxville Marketplace, located right off the Green Line in Bronzeville. Following in the footsteps of creative encased meats purveyors like Hot Doug's and Chicago's Dog House, the father-and-daughter duo is known for it's speciality sausages, such as a filet mignon steak dog covered in bourbon BBQ sauce and a pickle mignon steak paired with truffle peanut butter sauce."
Mentioned by PureWow
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"You’re probably ready for a hot dog, but are you also ready for an adorable story to go with it?. The Hot Dog Box was co-founded by Bobby Morelli and his nine-year-old daughter, Brooklyn. And just like this isn’t any old restaurateur team, this isn’t any old hot dog stand, either: You’re in for a gourmet sausage experience, such as the Bronzeville Bourbon Steak Dog, whose filet mignon frank is topped with veggies, bacon, bourbon barbeque sauce and sport peppers."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The Hottest New Restaurants in Chicago, June 2021
"The Hot Dog Box owes much to the gourmet slingers of Chicago’s past, including encased meat master Doug Sohn. At the same time, this tiny space in Bronzeville is blazing its own path with tubular creations such as a filet mignon sausage. Bobby Morelli and his 9-year-old daughter have teamed up to breathe some life into the city’s hot dog scene."
G T's Fast Food
G T's Fast Food
4.2 (171 ratings)
Falafel, gyros, burgers & wings, plus some Mexican choices, in a basic strip-mall establishment.
5016 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
Fast food restaurantRestaurant
JOE & THE JUICE
JOE & THE JUICE
4.2 (114 ratings)
215 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Juice shopCafeCoffee shopFast food restaurantGluten-free restaurantHealth food restaurantTakeout RestaurantModern European restaurantSandwich shopScandinavian restaurant
Johnny's Beef & Gyros - Lincoln Park
Johnny's Beef & Gyros - Lincoln Park
4.5 (326 ratings)
Chow such as burgers, gyros & subs with a range of fries including chili cheese & Parmesan truffle.
2300 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
RestaurantFast food restaurantGyro restaurantHamburger restaurantHot dog restaurantHot dog standSalad shop
Mentioned by Bacon is Magic - The Best Food Around the World
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"They serve Chicago style street food favorites with unique extras. If you are looking to sample Chicago flavors, I recommend the Maxwell Street Polish. The Gyros sandwich is another popular item made with premium meats and homemade creamy tzatziki on warm pita."
McDonald's
McDonald's
3.7 (930 ratings)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
180 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopHamburger restaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Mentioned by lyft.com
Top 10 Most Visited Fast Food Restaurants in Chicago
"We are monitoring all local, state and federal regulations to provide customers with contactless ordering options. While some restaurants may have dining rooms open, others are serving customers through the Drive Thru, with Mobile Order & Pay on the McDonald's App, and with McDelivery®..."
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

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago

Coast Sushi Bar
Coast Sushi Bar
4.4 (470 ratings)
Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.
2045 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Sushi restaurantJapanese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
More than Sushi Served at These Top Japanese Restaurants
"With three locations, Coast is known for its high quality sushi coupled with outstanding service. Weekends can get loud and very busy, especially at its city locations. The Bucktown hotspot (BYOB) features a warm and sexy interior while its South Loop locale is a bit more stark and modern in ambiance."
Poke Poké
Poke Poké
4.5 (294 ratings)
Modern eatery for create-your-own Hawaiian poke bowls with Japanese sushi-style ingredients.
118 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Japanese restaurant
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4.4 (964 ratings)
Hip venue serving Japanese noodle soups & small plates, plus whiskey, sake & beer amid artful decor.
1482 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Ramen restaurantIzakaya restaurantJapanese restaurant

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago

Margeaux Brasserie Chicago
Margeaux Brasserie Chicago
4.6 (286 ratings)
Traditional French fine-dining destination & bar in a 1920s-inspired setting at the Waldorf Astoria.
Waldorf, 11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BrasserieDessert restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants French Rush & Division. You didn't think this upscale French restaurant in the Gold Coast would skimp on desserts, did you?. At Margeaux Brasserie, the last course is a show, with options like a giant chocolate macaron stuffed with fresh raspberries and milk chocolate crémeux or the banana tarte tatin with warm citrus caramel that's poured tableside."
Porto
Porto
4.3 (113 ratings)
Fashionable spot with exotic decor specializing in seafood of Galicia, Spain & Portugal with wines.
1600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
RestaurantSeafood restaurantWine bar
The Spice Room
The Spice Room
4.4 (578 ratings)
Northern Indian food is offered in a simple storefront setting with bare wood tables & BYOB.
2906 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Indian restaurantEthnic restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Cozymeal
The 41 Best Restaurants in Chicago
"Among the best restaurants in Chicago is this luxe dining room, with a deep menu of Indian favorites from samosas to curry and a lovely selection of vegetarian options prepared by gourmet chefs. There are also seafood, beef and chicken offerings as well, and catering is available for those events that call for something special on the table. The Spice Room | 435 N."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago

Bacchanalia
Bacchanalia
4.7 (396 ratings)
Casual eatery serving large plates of Italian favorites from Tuscan family recipes since 1979.
2413 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Italian restaurantBar
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
15 Best Italian Restaurants to Try in Chicago
"Opened in 1979 by husband-and-wife team Belfonte and Noemi, Bacchanalia has brought Tuscan family recipes to Chicago for over 40 years. While the couple has since left the day-to-day operation of the business to their children, Noemi still makes the restaurant’s ravioli by hand."
RPM Italian
RPM Italian
4.6 (2477 ratings)
Pasta, steaks & seafood served in a sleek, group-friendly eatery backed by Giuliana & Bill Rancic.
52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
RestaurantEvent venueItalian restaurant
The Boiler Room - OPEN for Patio Dine In, Carry Out & Delivery
The Boiler Room - OPEN for Patio Dine In, Carry Out & Delivery
4.5 (1556 ratings)
Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
2210 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Pizza restaurantBarBar & grillCocktail barItalian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Do312
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"A conversation about perfect patios in Logan Square isn’t valid until Boiler Room enters the discussion. Pizza by the slice and boozy ice cream cones make for the perfect Sunday (or Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday….) funday."
Mentioned by Chicago Tribune
Chicago restaurants with heated, enclosed dining spaces
"The heated, covered patio at this Logan Square restaurant is decorated with string lights and leafy plants for an enchanting effect. When it gets cold, a gas-powered fireplace will keep things toasty."

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