If you're looking for a fresh, satisfying Mediterranean meal in downtown Chicago, Nesh…read moreMediterranean Grill is an easy recommendation. Although it gets busy during the lunch rush, the restaurant is well organized and maintains a welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for a casual lunch. I like the Taste of Nesh, a sampler platter featuring chicken shawarma, chicken kebab, falafel, rice, hummus, Jerusalem salad, and warm pita bread. It really gives you a taste of Nesh. Every bite tasted fresh and well prepared; the meats flavorful, the falafel satisfying, the hummus and Jerusalem salad added freshness, and the warm pita tied everything together. Every bite made me want another, and the generous portion size left me comfortably full. Overall, Nesh delivers exactly what it promises - fresh ingredients, generous portions, flavorful Mediterranean cuisine, and speedy service. I would gladly return and order the Taste of Nesh again, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality casual lunch in Chicago.

I love coming to Nesh! It's my go to lunch spot and have enjoyed everything I have ever ordered. I…read morealways go for the salad bowl and enjoy some falafel on it. The dressings are fresh and they always put on the perfect amount. Their kabob plates are also delicious. I especially love the hummus and various salads to go on the side. The staff is very nice. They also don't mess around! Those lines keep moving and they do it with a smile. There's also plenty of seating for those that want to dine in. It's very clean, spacious, and bright. I come to Nesh as often as possible. It's authentic Middle Eastern food done by authentic people.

Good food, good price, good service. What more can you ask for. I wish half of all Subway in…read moreAmerica was replaced by this place or something similar.

Such a good lunch spot. Pesto Chicken Panini is so delicious. The combo with chips and a drink is a…read morefair price. Enough seating even at the lunch rush.

The service at Erik's...not good. I have severe food allergies, and I expressed my need for my…read moreallergy to be taken seriously to the staff. Firstly, the person who took my order claimed my allergens weren't present in the kitchen, which I know is false from the website and menu alone. Then, I asked her if she could change her gloves to be cautious of my allergy, to which she rudely repeated "I did. I literally just did. I changed gloves before and haven't touched anything." Not only is that very rude and a horrible way to treat someone with severe food allergies, but also that is a horrible precedent to set when you are serving food to mass amounts of people. You should want to be sanitary with the food people will eat and use clean gloves. Erik's clearly needs to train their staff to respect food allergies and to change their gloves between orders. ALSO, the person asked if I wanted other accommodations for my order (I asked for no tomatoes) and whilst eating, I found stuck at the bottom of my pita bread was a squished tomato. So all allergen issues aside, they are obviously not being sanitary, taking requests into account, or cleaning their kitchen. Very disappointing and honestly disgusting.

Stopped in here to grab some chili. It was so cold and wanted to heat up. The chili was decent…read more Also grabbed a bagel which was reasonably priced for DT at 1.99. Space was cute and quiet. Service was friendly. Lots of options for breakfast and lunch. They also offered fountain sodas and chips.

Decent in my opinion. Definitely expected more out of the…read morealmost $20 'executive' box lunch. Got a tuna sandwich... not much tuna at all. The side of carrot chips were good but in this tube shaped baggie that made it all but impossible to take out and dip in the accompanying ranch sauce, I ended up just pouring them out into the box and picking through the actual chips and bits. Potato salad side was a okay, not the best I've had but good nonetheless. The dessert I licked was their cheesecake... small serving size which would have been just right had it not been nearly frozen solid. Taste was spot on though after about 15 minutes of thawing in the midday sun. Box lunch also came with potato chips, a pickle and a can of pop. Idk, maybe it would've been a better experience if the sandwich had more tuna than lettuce or the had cheesecake been cold instead of frozen. I'd give it one more go if I'm back in the area... maybe it was an off day for them?

I asked to be wowed. The service was fast. The turkey sandwich was mediocre (being kind). The…read morebread was fresh. 1 slice of lettuce and no tomato. Only 2 slices of turkey. The mustard lacked soul and flavor. What a difference 4 years makes. I remember during Covid responders raved about this place. Owner seemed more agitated that he was bothered to answer a question. Hmm... I guess they only care about corporate sales. Buyers beware.

Awesome, tasty BBQ! I love BBQ food. Anyway, I was walking in this area around noon and noticed the…read morelunch special. Good BBQ usually has limited operating hours, so I don't go out to eat it much. Nonetheless, I was walking in the area and thought of dining in. The service was quick and great. Plenty of space to dine in around noon. Really great, tasty food, with many sauces to choose from, for the BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich. Nonetheless, I love good baked beans, so I tried theirs here. It's really tasty and great, with a robust flavor and brisket chunks. Definitely recommend this spot for lunch. Plus, when walking outside, you can see the Sears Tower. For the drink, I mixed their lemonade (awesome by itself) with sweet tea. Great combo flavor.

I came here after seeing reviews of the $13 lunch special! I had the pulled pork with mac n' cheese…read more- It was so delicious and was a really good portion for the price. I left super full! Cute small spot to grab a quick lunch. All the staff were very kind and even though there was a long line at lunchtime, it went fairly quick! Already told my friends who live/work nearby to check it out!

Taste 222, you have a new fan!…read more I stopped by Taste 222 for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised! The ambience is beautiful, the vibe is welcoming, and the customer service was top tier. My waiter was very attentive, checked on me throughout my visit, and made sure I had everything I needed. I ordered one of my favorite drinks, a lemon drop , along with the beef sliders and fries. It was the perfect happy-hour combination, and I really enjoyed everything. I also love supporting businesses in our community, and it makes the experience even better knowing Taste 222 is Black-owned and women-owned! Please remember to support local Black-owned businesses whenever you can. Our dollars truly make a difference. Quick parking tip: Parking can be a little hard to find, so give yourself some extra time. There is metered street parking available in the area, but it can fill up quickly. Overall, great ambience, good food, a good drink, and excellent service. I'll definitely be back!

Horrible parking Service Good…read moreNice aesthetic & clean. Food was basic, it was not memorable. I got steak frites, Vanilla Chai & chicken tortilla soup. Best thing out of the entire meal was the steak, frites basic, chai powder mix, tortilla soup good. I'll pass on going back it's a miss for me.

Oddly, our favorite place we ate in Chicago was this lil Southern-style eatery on the south side of…read moretown. The ordering setup is overwhelming: long ass line where you take a number. Luckily, the food comes out FAST. We got various very varied dishes: everything from Chicken and Waffles to salads...all were excellent, dare-I-say "best-in-class"! It took everything in us to not just keep coming back here for lunch...every damn time.

The set up of the restaurant was quick and efficient. You order when you enter and your food is…read moredelivered to your table. Everything is pretty self service. The wait time for the food wasn't long, and the food was delicious. Shrimp and grits were hearty and savory. Breakfast potatoes were the perfect consistency. The beignets served as a nice cap on breakfast.

Blackwood BBQ has wonderfully flavorful bbq tacos. Their sauces set their food apart from ordinary…read morebbq. Thank you!

Blackwood BBQ was a great lunch stop! I got the pulled pork sandwich lunch special with mac and…read morecheese. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful, and I loved trying both the Chicago and Kansas City BBQ sauces. Neither was very spicy, which I actually wanted more of as I love spice, but overall the sandwich had a lot of flavor. The mac and cheese was good too; I just wish it had been a little gooier. The staff was really friendly, the portions were filling, and I even had leftovers to take home. Overall, a really satisfying meal, and I'd definitely come back!