Best Lunch Restaurants in Riverside

We've collected top 10 mentioned lunch restaurants in Riverside from other articles such as chicagofoodplanet.com, Time Out Chicago, MVMT Blog.

Best Lunch Restaurants in Riverside

Summer House Santa Monica
Summer House Santa Monica
4.4 (1709 ratings)
Sunny restaurant serving New American grub, tropical drinks & more in an airy space with an atrium.
1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
New American restaurantAmerican restaurantBakeryBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCalifornian restaurantEvent venueLunch restaurantPastry shopRestaurant
Mentioned by MVMT Blog
25 Most Instagrammable Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes in Chicago
"Sticking with the theme of escaping the cold, another option if you’ve landed in Chicago at the wrong time is to go to Summer House Santa Monica, where the plants and California vibes will make you forget (albeit temporarily) where you are. The glass ceilings provide the perfect amount of lighting for the perfect #nofilter photos."
Mentioned by Chicago Parent
Where to buy your holiday cookies in Chicago
"A post shared by Summer House Santa Monica (@summerhousesm) on Dec 6, 2018 at 11:55am PST. It’s easy to forget the frigid temperatures when you’re inside Summer House Santa Monica, a California-inspired restaurant in Lincoln Park. Each day comes with an assortment of holiday cookies, from reindeer to mittens."
NoodleBird at Fat Rice
NoodleBird at Fat Rice
4.6 (1086 ratings)
Comfort food from around the world is served in a rustic space with communal tables & open kitchen.
2957 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Asian restaurantLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
A Guide To Chicago's 10 Best Chinese Restaurants
"Fat Rice creates dishes with bold flavors from the around the world|© Hugh Galdones. Fat Rice’s unique blend of Chinese, Portuguese, and South Asian flavors has earned it critical acclaim and numerous awards. Among its most popular dishes are the potstickers, which arrive both hot and crispy, and its namesake rice dish layered with Chinese sausage, Portuguese chicken, prawns, clams, tea eggs, and croutons."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago, According to a Local
"If you haven't heard a Chicagoan talk about Fat Rice's potstickers then you are probably living under a rock. Fat Rice is a culinary one-of-a-kind with food based off the Macau region in China. It is a masterful blend of Asia-meets-Europe and everyone seems to love it."
Goddess And The Baker, Wacker
Goddess And The Baker, Wacker
4.3 (819 ratings)
All-day cafe with baked goods plus breakfast items, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, beer & wine.
225 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee shopDessert shopLunch restaurantSalad shopSandwich shop
Mentioned by 10Best
From Apple Pie to Zeppole: Chicago Dessert Options Satisfy Day and Night
"Just a few minutes from Millennium Park (and other locations in the Loop and River North), Goddess and The Baker is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert all day. In fact, dessert is their jam: among the temptresses in the display case are the popular layered rainbow cake, cupcakes, muffins, macaron cookies, jars of sweetness, pastries, bars and brownies. Pair any with a scoop of Zarlengo's rich, local, Italian gelato."
Mentioned by Chicago Parent
Where to buy your holiday cookies in Chicago
"A post shared by S A R A • N E Y (@saraneyauthor) on Dec 13, 2018 at 7:39am PST. The Goddess and The Baker is always worth a visit especially when you’re spending the holidays downtown. It’s no surprise that the bakers go all out in December."
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Sure, you can score a well-rounded meal here, but wouldn't you rather have a multi-course feast of rainbow layer cake, iced cut-out cookies, pecan sticky buns, and hulking rice crispy treats?"
Southport Grocery and Cafe
Southport Grocery and Cafe
4.6 (427 ratings)
Small breakfast/lunch cafe (with occasional secret supper) & foodie grocery with wine & local goods.
3552 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCatererGourmet grocery storeLunch restaurantRestaurant
Kuma's Corner West Loop
Kuma's Corner West Loop
4.5 (1643 ratings)
Busy pub known for its long list of creative burgers & rock 'n' roll soundtrack.
852 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBarCatererEvent venueHamburger restaurantLunch restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Food Com
Best Chicago Restaurants from Triple D
"Music is never far from mind at this bar: In addition to a rocking soundtrack, nearly all the burgers are named for bands. Try the Slayer: a bunless patty on a pile of fries, topped with chili, andouille sausage, cherry peppers, onions and cheese. Watch the Video: The Slayer Burger"
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 10 Best Family Restaurants in Chicago
"Having the fam there for support will help alleviate the stress of the endless amounts of options on the menu. Bonus: since the menu is so overwhelming with goodness, having the extra people there means getting a bite off of everyone's plate. What to order: Led Zeppelin Burger"
Cafe Con Leche
Cafe Con Leche
4.5 (1618 ratings)
Trendy cafe serving mostly Latin fusion food (& some American breakfast items) plus coffee.
2714 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Latin American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantBurrito restaurantCafeCoffee shopLunch restaurantMexican restaurantTaco restaurant
Nella Pizza e Pasta
Nella Pizza e Pasta
4.4 (543 ratings)
Neapolitan pies from a special oven, pasta, antipasti & salads pair with cocktails & Cal-Ital wines.
1125 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Italian restaurantLunch restaurantPizza restaurant
Colectivo Coffee - Wicker Park
Colectivo Coffee - Wicker Park
4.6 (219 ratings)
1211 N Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantCoffee roastersCoffee shopLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Passion Passport
The Best Coffee Shops in Chicago for Remote Work
"Located on a beautiful stretch of Damen in Wicker Park, this is a popular spot for creative types, students, and anyone whose work requires them to tap away on the laptop for a few hours every day. There is a spacious patio, plenty of indoor seating (including an awesome loft space upstairs where the windows are open during the summer!), outlets galore, and plenty of good coffee and food. You will pay slightly higher prices here than at other spots on this list by nature of the neighborhood, but the staff are great and the environment is really conducive to longer stays."
Mentioned by Chicago Favorites
Best Coffee Shops in Chicago 2021
"The coffee store also has a bakery brand called Troubadour Bakery. The store has high windows, outdoor seating, and murals by Milwaukee artist Kevin Callahan. Therefore, it truly is the perfect neighborhood coffee shop."
Frances' Deli and Brunchery
Frances' Deli and Brunchery
4.4 (409 ratings)
Deli that's been serving up traditional comfort food in an old-fashioned diner setting since 1938.
2552 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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Coronas Coffee Shop
Coronas Coffee Shop
4.4 (260 ratings)
Small, brick-walled American cafe serving eggs, sandwiches & salads, plus coffee & espresso drinks.
909 Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantLunch restaurantSalad shopSandwich shopSoup shop

Best Vegan Restaurants in Riverside

Protein Bar & Kitchen
Protein Bar & Kitchen
4.3 (94 ratings)
Health-minded local chain for smoothies, salads, burritos & more in an upscale fast-food format.
37 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Health food restaurantCatererGluten-free restaurantJuice shopVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Kitchen 17
Kitchen 17
4.5 (611 ratings)
Seitan is housemade at this snug vegan BYOB cafe, which offers Middle Eastern & American light fare.
3132 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Vegan restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurantPizza Takeout
Mentioned by VacationIdea
14 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"Kitchen 17 is a casual, laid-back vegan café in Lakeview that focuses on house-made seitan-based vegetarian and vegan fare in a friendly, inviting setting. The cozy restaurant offers a menu of simple yet delicious food ranging from nachos, hummus and toasted pita bread, artichoke dips, and hearty burgers with a variety of toppings to gyros, barbecue sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks (sans the steak), and refried black beans. A weekly selection of mouthwatering desserts includes cupcakes, freshly baked cakes and homemade fudge for a sweet ending to your meal."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Vegetarian-Friendly and Vegan Restaurants in Chicago
"Everything from the spicy seitan to the hummus and vegan cheese is made in-house at Kitchen 17. Find the beloved seitan wrapped in fluffy Greek flatbread in the gyro or griddled with cheese and green peppers in the philly cheesesteak. The rest of the menu reads as vegetized versions of your favorite bar food, such as buffalo cauliflower wings, chili cheese fries, veggie burgers drenched in barbecue sauce and personal pan pizzas strewn with crumbles of soy sausage and vegan mozzarella."
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago's Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
"This completely vegan spot serves up some serious comfort food alternatives with their housemade spicy seitan. Check out their vegan pizza options with your choice of New York-style crust or Chicago-style deep dish to finally put the "best pizza" debate to rest."
sweetgreen
sweetgreen
4.5 (212 ratings)
1 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Health food restaurantDelivery serviceTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSalad shopVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Riverside

Sushi Joon
Sushi Joon
4.9 (283 ratings)
Petite, family-owned eatery serving an array of sushi rolls & Japanese plates in relaxed atmosphere.
5503 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Sushi restaurantAsian fusion restaurantJapanese restaurant
Mentioned by hoodline.com
The 4 best Japanese spots in Chicago
"With five stars out of 246 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, Japanese and Korean spot has proved to be a local favorite."
Miku Sushi
Miku Sushi
4.4 (489 ratings)
An extensive Japanese menu of creative maki rolls, small plates, ramen, unusual skewers & more.
4514 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Japanese restaurantRestaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 12 Best Sushi Restaurants in Chicago
"Description: Miku Sushi has a big menu of creative rolls, small plates, ramen, skewers and more. Definitely try the "Fiesta Maki," which is a signature roll with spicy tuna, lobster, avocado, cilantro, super white tuna, red tobiko and wasabi aioli. Another ~party in your mouth.~"
Roka Akor - Chicago
Roka Akor - Chicago
4.6 (1206 ratings)
Japanese steakhouse fare from the robata grill plus sushi & a vibrant bar scene in a sleek space.
456 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Japanese restaurantSteak house

Best Zoo in Riverside

Helen Brach Primate House
Helen Brach Primate House
4.7 (20 ratings)
2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
9 Best Zoos In Chicago To Kindle Your Soul!
"The Helen Brach Primate House is yet another extension of the Lincoln Park Zoo and is home to primates of varying shapes, sizes and colour. The area is made in a way to imitate the natural habitat for the primates to make them feel safe and familiar at the place that they are residing in. It was opened back in 1927 which finally underwent an extensive renovation in the year 1992."
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
4.6 (22365 ratings)4.5 (5486 ratings)
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
ZooZoos & Aquariums
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Attractions for Young Kids in Chicago
"It would be hard to find a kid that doesn't like the zoo, especially the Lincoln Park Zoo, with its historical architecture and world-class wildlife exhibits nestled among lagoons and mature trees not far from Chicago's downtown. Families traveling on a budget will appreciate the fact that the zoo is open free of charge 365 days a year. Lake Shore Drive and Fullerton Parkway, 312-742-2000."
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
9 Best Zoos In Chicago To Kindle Your Soul!
"The Lincoln Park Zoo is possibly the biggest and one of the best zoos in Chicago. Spread over a total area of over 35 acres, it is located in the Lincoln Park of Chicago and hence the name. It is completely a free admission zoo and is one of the few such zoos that’s spread around the entirety of the United States."
Regenstein Center for African Apes
Regenstein Center for African Apes
4.8 (50 ratings)
2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
9 Best Zoos In Chicago To Kindle Your Soul!
"The Regenstein Center for African Apes is also part or rather an extension of the Lincoln Park Zoo, where the visitors can come close to the apes, chimpanzees and the gorillas that have found their home there. It is home to some of the endangered species of western lowland gorillas as well as chimpanzees and exists to provide with the most realistic looking environment for them to live in comfortably. Location: 2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USATimings: 10 AM to 5 PMEntry Fees : –"

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