Best Fast Food Restaurants in Downers Grove Township

We've collected top 10 mentioned fast food restaurants in Downers Grove Township from other articles such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel Crog, Time Out Chicago.

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Downers Grove Township

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 travelwithaplan.com
Top 5 Kid Friendly Restaurants in Downtown Chicago | Travel With a Plan
"As you may know, Chicago is home to several signature foods which is why the city is so popular for their Chicago Food Tours!. Perhaps the most popular iconic Chicago food is the Chicago hot dog – a must ‘eat’ for both kids and adults!. One of the most ki- friendly restaurants in downtown Chicago where you can get a classic Chicago-style hot dog is Portillo’s."
Mentioned by Bacon is Magic - The Best Food Around the World
21 Cheap Eats in Chicago - A Budget Guide to Eating in the Windy CIty
"In fact, they’ve become so popular that they now have locations all across the US. Although their roots are still strongly rooted in the Windy City, they serve up authentic Chicago style flavors. Most notably, the Italian beef sandwich and the Maxwell Street Polish."
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."
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
The Best 24-Hour Diners in Chicago
"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."
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
Chicago – The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers
"For Italian, check out Lou Malnati’s (including the oh-so-delicious deep-dish pizza that I am drooling just thinking about), or Jim’s Original for Polish sausage with peppers and onions."
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 BITE
Six Boba Spots in Chicago
"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 TAM & TEA - The Best Tea Magazine
The 15 Best Bubble Tea Shops You Shouldn't Miss in Chicago
"Kung Fu Tea has an impressive range of bubble tea flavors to choose from. Their tapioca pearls are cooked to perfection and give the bubble tea a perfect texture. The boba is soft, not too sweet and has a good consistency."
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
25 Places to Eat in Chicago When You're Totally Broke
"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
The 15 Best New Restaurants in Chicago You May Have Missed
"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."
Shake Shack
Shake Shack
4.3 (804 ratings)
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
185 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantFast food restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout Restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
Kid-friendly restaurants in Chicago
"Restaurants Hamburgers River North. It's easy to please everyone and Shake Shack, especially now that the burger empire has three locations in Chicago. Kids can choose from hamburgers, a crispy chicken sandwich and flat-top dogs, all of which are crafted with premium ingredients."
White Castle
White Castle
3.8 (1722 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving signature beef, chicken & fish sliders, plus extras such as onion rings.
2140 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Fast food restaurantAmerican restaurantHamburger restaurantRestaurant
KFC
KFC
3.3 (36 ratings)
Fast-food chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides.
100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Chicken restaurantFast food 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
21 Cheap Eats in Chicago - A Budget Guide to Eating in the Windy CIty
"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."
Fred and jack's
Fred and jack's
4.1 (1484 ratings)
Veteran counter-serve joint offering breakfast classics plus burritos, sandwiches & more.
7600 S Yale Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, USA
Fast food restaurant

Top Best Restaurants in Downers Grove Township

sweetgreen
sweetgreen
4.4 (286 ratings)
1000 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Health food restaurantDelivery serviceTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSalad shopVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
The Lobby
The Lobby
4.6 (223 ratings)
Luxe, modern fine dining in the Peninsula Hotel plus afternoon tea & brunch with a chocolate buffet.
108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
American restaurantBarFine dining restaurantLoungeRestaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
The 10 Best Fancy Restaurants In Chicago, Illinois - Updated 2021
"Be fast to sample some of the amazing signatures dished prepared by a highly skilled gourmet chef. Select one of the sophisticated meals from the food menu and don’t forget to check out the amazing beverage menu filled with thirst-quenching drinks and wine collection selected from the best boutique wine, the perfect food accompaniment. Reserve a table and come and experience the true meaning of fine dining."
BoeufHaus
BoeufHaus
4.7 (506 ratings)
Classic chops plus German-leaning apps & sides in a sleek exposed-brick brasserie setting.
1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Steak houseFrench steakhouse restaurantGerman restaurantRestaurantBrasserie
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 24 Most Essential Food Experiences in Chicago
"West Town“New Orleans-style beignets in all their dreamy, doughnut-y goodness, but make it savory”—that was the original impetus behind this rustic-chic Western Ave chophouse’s boundary-defying appetizer. And savory it became, a blanket of puffy deep-fried dough wrapped tightly around a generous wad of short rib, seasoned, seared, and braised until fork-tender. Swap the requisite powdered sugar for a ladleful of haus jus and you’re in business.How to book: Order pick-up via Toast or get delivery via DoorDash."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
Where to Eat in Chicago Right Now
"In a detour from the traditional Chicago steakhouse, BoeufHaus' small dining room has no more than two-dozen seats and minimal design elements. But chef Brian Ahern delivers exceptional cuts of beef, all aged for up to two months. They're prepared simply and served alongside rich accompaniments of bordelaise, béarnaise, and au poivre."

Popular Gardens in Downers Grove Township

Garden of the Phoenix
Garden of the Phoenix
4.7 (549 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Japanese garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island featuring a waterfall & foot bridges.
6300 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens

Top Best American Restaurants in Downers Grove Township

Au Cheval
Au Cheval
4.6 (5545 ratings)
The open kitchen at this upscale "diner" works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras.
800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
American restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The First Timer’s Guide To Eating In Chicago - Chicago
"If you tell someone you’re coming to Chicago, they’ll probably tell you to go to Au Cheval in the West Loop - whether or not they live here. And they’ll be right. This place has the best burger in Chicago (maybe even the best in the entire country)."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
Top Restaurants in Chicago
"A menu packed with burgers, fries, and chopped liver might sound like your classic dive, but Au Cheval is no greasy spoon. Exposed brick, dim...Read More"
Terrace 16
Terrace 16
4 (409 ratings)
Skyline views inform this upscale, seasonal lounge serving refreshments on a hotel rooftop.
401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantFine dining restaurant
Rockit Bar & Grill
Rockit Bar & Grill
4 (665 ratings)
Hangout with creative pub grub downstairs plus DJs & dancing in clubby surrounds upstairs.
22 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Bar & grillAmerican restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
The Perfect Itinerary for 3 Days in Chicago
"Pull up a chair at one of the lakeside bars for a Bloody Mary with sweeping views over Lake Michigan. Take a ride on the giant Ferris wheel to see the towering skyscrapers all around. Or do as the locals do: rent a bike and pedal around the lakeshore, looking for the perfect beach to sink your toes into the sand."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Downers Grove Township

Baymont by Wyndham Addison
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Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Westchester/Oak Brook
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Hyatt House Oak Brook
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