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    Mendocino Farms

    4.1 (41 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Lana T.

    Walked in and felt welcomed right away. I really enjoyed their turkey sandwich and you can add a combo as well. I got the potato salad and it was really good. This location was right in River North and it has seating inside and outside especially for the summertime.

    Sharon B.

    Love this little hidden gem. We have now visited the Scottsdale, Arizona and Chicago, Illinois restaurants. The salad is huge! My friend and I split it, and there was still some left over. The salad is delicious and I particularly love the avocado on top and the quinoa crunch. The service was quick. You order at the counter and then they bring your food out to you. The price is reasonable. We sat outside on the patio on this beautiful spring day. Indoor seating is offered as well. Great place to pick up a healthy meal.

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    Mary R.

    Love the not so fried chicken sandwich . We ordered ahead of time .it was still a few minutes so they brought it too our table! Well lit cute farm booths. Nice weather permitting outdoor tables . I wish there were more locations , I found it first in CA. I want to try the Salad some day! I love the bread . Potato salad was good. Open one I Pleasant Prairie WI lol . I love driving a distance to partake in this fave of ours !

    Not so fried chicken sandwich
    Justine R.

    Love Mendocino Farms. My absolute favorite sandwich is the not so fried chicken. Love the mustard sauce that it comes with too. The inside has a cute vibe. During nice weather they have tables outside. We first discovered this restaurant in San Diego. Really glad it made it's way to the Chicago area. Will be back again! Want to try a salad next time

    Karen N.

    We have eaten at Mendo's in LA several times and in Seatle, so were were excited when they opened in Chicago. Our group ordered a variety of sandwiches, including the Peruvian Steak, Happy Hippy, Chicken Pesto Caprese, Turkey Avo Salsa Verde and Chen's Crispy Rice Salad. The curried couscous is one their signature sides, and it did not disappoint. You place your order at the counter and they bring it to your table. There are not many tables, but it was not very busy on a Sunday afternoon. Sandwiches are a bit more expensive than what you expect from a casual chain, but the quality of the sandwiches and the focus on farm fresh ingredients and unique combinations makes it worth it.

    Fried chicken sandwich
    Mark L.

    We stopped by here for a quick and light dinner. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and it was delicious. Crispy, juicy, and really well put together. Honestly, probably one of the best sandwiches I've had. Overall, really solid meal. Would definitely come back just for that sandwich.

    Shradha A.

    I'm really happy they've finally opened in Chicago. I had a vegetarian salad option and enjoyed the freshness of the ingredients, flavors of the dressing and quantity as well. Looking forward to returning and checking out more on their menu soon.

    Steak wrap
    Alyson W.

    Ordered takeout for lunch. Wrap was good, dripping in vinaigrette. I would have preferred a softer tortilla; the one they used was not that tasty. On the plus side, there was a generous amount of steak and overall the wrap was large. Would order from here again and maybe try a different option!

    Ciara W.

    I came for the grand opening and as a California girl, can't say more positives about Mendo! Healthy sandwiches that are the perfect size. Workers are always super polite and welcoming and the space is super clean and wonderfully on theme. Grab a sandwich and take it down to the riverwalk on a sunny day if you want a great time! My go to sandwich place as it's reasonably priced for the area and there aren't too many sandwich specific places around. It won't disappoint!

    Chimichurri steak and bacon
    Jason S.

    I recently checked out the new Mendocino Farms in River North during the lunch rush. I ordered online, showed up about 30 minutes after placing my order, and still ended up waiting almost another 45 minutes in-store. I get that it was busy and they just opened, but over an hour total for a single sandwich felt excessive. The sandwich itself, the chimichurri steak and bacon, was delicious and definitely worth trying. Unfortunately, the long wait and the customer service took away from the experience. After having several team members come up to me to ask about my order I felt ignored, especially since people ordering in person seemed to get their food faster. If someone has already been waiting an hour, I'd expect that to take priority. Overall, kind of a mixed first impression. The food is solid, but the process still feels a little rough. Hopefully as they settle in, the kinks get worked out, because I'd love to come back and give it another shot.

    Not fried chicken sandwich slaw on side
    Kristine H.

    Nice location for this place. I have eaten at the one in Cali and I was so excited to have one in the city. It's a small place but has outdoor seating which is nice. The inside seating is quite small especially when busy. I went during lunch and it was a mad house. I waited over 30 mins for 2 sandwiches to go. So plan your lunch timing out before going. You can watch the people making the food. The manager was friendly and handed out cups to try the drinks. I tried the mango water it was delicious and flavorful. I tried the not fried chicken sandwich and it was delicious! I got the slaw on the side cause I'm not a fan of pickle flavoring. I loved the little fried chicken crunchies instead of having full on fried chicken. I also got the sauces on the side so the bread didn't get soggy. I got my partner the steak spicy sandwich he said it was good also. I can't wait to try the salads next!

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    Lindsey E.

    The restaurant was very clean and inviting, staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, and the food was scrumptious! Decent bang for your buck... Relatively speaking, it is Chicago after all. Lol

    Shakari B.

    I came here during Grand Opening week, where they had a BOGO offer. I was surprised by the crowd, so much so ,that we had to wait quite a while for our food which was totally O.K. One of the managers gave us a cup so that we could try thier juices. The pomegranate mint lemonade and guava lemonade were two of my favorites. The mint was not too overpowering and the guava was just the right amount of sweet. I got the chimichurri steak and bacon and it did not disappoint. I haven't had a sandwich that good in a while and I love trying all kinds of sandwiches! The sesame roll was very soft and the caramelized onion jam complemented the steak so well. The restaurant is pretty large and there is seating on both sides. There is also outdoor seating if the inside is too loud for your liking. I will definitely be back as this may be my new favorite spot for a while.

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    Yummy classic! Good for office lunches! Definitely need to get the not so fried chicken sandwich!

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    Food was good. Nice employees. Fun vibes. Would recommend the couscous and the chicken soup.

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    Best fresh food options and really friendly staff! Huge fan of the club sandwich - highly recommend!

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    Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

    Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

    4.5(279 reviews)
    0.1 mi•River North, Near North Side

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    The super thin, perfectly cooked crust

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    3.9(7.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi•River North, Near North Side
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    i tried the italian beef sandwich with extra gravy and spicy peppers. there was generous portions…read moreof beef and the peppers were actually hot! the bun does get quite soggy if you order extra gravy but think of it as a french dip sandwich. i came here on a saturday and the wait was about 30 minutes to get our food. the staff are very organized and have a good system down to handle the big crowds. the ambiance of the restaurant is pure chicago with the sports banners and decor.

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