lunch around my way
Jaffa Bakery is one of lunch around my way.

1. Jaffa Bakery

186 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The turkey sandwich is priced well, and you can specify whether you'd like white meat, dark meat, or a mix. Along with the standard toppings, you can get cranberry sauce.

Chicken Planet is one of lunch around my way.

2. Chicken Planet

8.2
177 W Van Buren St (btwn S Wells St & S Financial Pl), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · The Loop · 18 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Half-Chicken Order: The char flavor from the grill is great and you can choose light or dark meat, or even a mix.

I Dream of Falafel is one of lunch around my way.

3. I Dream of Falafel

331 S Franklin St (at Van Buren), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · The Loop · 14 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Their namesake dish is well-seasoned with a wonderful chickpea flavor. The pickles lend acid, the salad provides crunch, and everything else compliments the falafel.

Wow Bao - Michigan Ave is one of lunch around my way.

4. Wow Bao - Michigan Ave

200 N. Michigan Ave (Lake & Michigan), Chicago, IL
Dumpling Restaurant · The Loop · 42 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The popular BBQ pork bao is filled with small chunks of sweet and savory Chinese-style barbecue pork with a flavor similar to teryaki.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is one of lunch around my way.

5. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

6.9
175 W. Jackson Blvd. (btwn Clark St & Wells St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Turkey Sandwich: It may be basic and straightforward, but it's oddly appealing. Instead of slimy cold cuts, the turkey is fresh and flavorful.

Protein Bar & Kitchen is one of lunch around my way.

6. Protein Bar & Kitchen

7.7
235 S Franklin St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · The Loop · 48 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Buffalo bar-rito, with its standard all-natural chicken, like all menu items that come with meat, can easily be made vegetarian by asking for tofu instead.

Al's Beef is one of lunch around my way.

7. Al's Beef

28 E Jackson Blvd (at S Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 16 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Italian Beef at Al's is one mighty fine sandwich. Getting it dipped is the only way to go, but just make sure to be careful when eating, as a mess is absolutely guaranteed.

Hannah's Bretzel is one of lunch around my way.

8. Hannah's Bretzel

131 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 37 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Sergio's Special is one of the best sandwiches. Salty French Madrange ham is paired with relatively dry and nutty gruyere, which are both countered with just a bit of sweet mango chutney.

Devil Dawgs is one of lunch around my way.

9. Devil Dawgs

7.6
767 S State St (Polk St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Dearborn Park · 47 tips and reviews
Epic Burger is one of lunch around my way.

10. Epic Burger

7.4
517 S State St (btwn E Congress Pkwy & E Harrison St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 104 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The small-rancher-procured patties are hormone/antibiotic free, never-frozen, cooked-to-order 100% chuck, and topped with like cage-free organic fried eggs, nitrate-free bacon, Wisconsin cheeses. Read more.