There are many fabulous restaurants throughout the Gold Coast but many don’t qualify as affordable. Following are the best quality and best value options.
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Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen, 100 E. Walton, 312-626-1300 . Top quality, fresh ingredients. The most expensive item, filet mignon is $33. Most items are around $15 and below. They’re a part of the Ritual app. Get $10 for signing up. They have a great Happy Hour. Gold Coast Happy Hours
Farmer’s Fridge, 7-11 45 E. Chicago Avenue. This is a vending machine that serves fresh salads. Salads range around $9. Don’t be deceived by the size of the containers – the salads are large. Utensils etc. adjacent to the machine.
Fig & Olive, 104 East Oak Street, 2nd floor, 312-445-0060. Mediterranean food including soups, salads, burgers and more.
Gaylord, 100 E. Walton, 312-667-1700. Indian lunch buffet F-Sunday $13.95. Like them on Facebook for discount.
Goddess and the Grocer, 1127 N. State, 312-896-2600. Excellent, large sandwiches and salads around $10. They’re a part of the Ritual app. Get $10 for signing up.
Halal Guys, 49 W. Division, Halal platters $7
Hash House a Go Go, 1212 North State Parkway, 312-202-0994. I’ve eaten at the Vegas location. Lots of reasonably priced egg dishes, salads and sandwiches.
Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter, 100 East Walton Street (enter at condominium entrance), 312-649-6717. European-style bakery “hidden” on the ground floor condo building offers reasonably priced soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods. They’re a part of the Ritual app. Get $10 for signing up.
L’Appetito, 30 E. Huron, 312-787-9881. Italian deli. Breakfast options around $6, lunch offers cold and grilled sandwiches, soups and salads and pizza squares. Everything is under $8. They’re a part of the Ritual app. Get $10 for signing up.
Lou Malnati’s, 1120 North State Street, (312) 725-7777. Delicious thin crust pies and the Malnati salad.
The Original Pancake House, 22 East Bellevue Place, 312-642-7917. Cheap breakfast all day long.
SideDoor 100 E. Ontario St., 312-787-6768. This is the lower-cost sibling to Lawry’s next door. “Gastropub” sandwiches, salads, chili, cheese and charcuterie boards and more. Under $20.
Soupbox, 50 E. Chicago Avenue, 312-951-5900. Delicious soups served with a big chunk of fresh bread. $7-$10. Seating is very limited.
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