Romaine lettuce, croutons, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard. You know what we're talking about. One salad has dominated the world with its irresistible simplicity, and that is of course the not-so-humble Caesar.
Whether you’re a meat lover or vegetarian, everyone can agree that Caesar salad is really good, but what’s even better is a list of the most delicious and highly-rated Caesar salads you can get in the city.
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When you're ready to make your salad count, come to one of these next-level spots that'll have you saying "hail Caesar."
Salad House
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3176 N Broadway / Website
The Salad House offers a classic Caesar salad that everyone loves, but it also allows guests to create their own salad from scratch. Top any salad with delicious Caesar dressing, or order the classic chicken Caesar salad direct from the menu. Available for indoor dining or online ordering, the Salad House is a win for lunch or dinner.
Wilde Bar and Restaurant
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3130 N Broadway / Website
Whether you're vegetarian, gluten intolerant or a total carnivore, the Wilde Bar and Restaurant is ready and willing to honor all dietary restrictions. Allow this local favorite to prepare a delightful and hearty Caesar salad especially for you.
Just Salad
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10 S Riverside Plaza / Website
Offering nothing but salads, Just Salad has a variety of salads to choose from, but we recommend the Caesar. It's served with extra-crisp romaine lettuce and shredded kale, then topped with oven roasted chicken, shaved Parmesan and garlic butter croutons. The Caesar dressing is house-made, so you won't taste another Caesar quite like this.
Mixed Greens
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175 N Franklin Street / Website
If you prefer salmon over chicken, try Mixed Greens' Caesar salad. Served with organic mixed greens and topped with grilled wild salmon, sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, aged Parmesan cheese and four-cheese croutons with classic Caesar dressing, this salad is more than mouthwatering.
Zoup!
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62 W Adams Street / Website
Primarily known for its soups, Zoup offers some truly must-try salads, including everyne's favorite. The lively chicken Caesar comes with delicious vegetables, chicken, Parmesan cheese, Zoup’s homemade croutons and top-notch Caesar dressing.
Homeslice
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938 W Webster Ave. / Website
Offering two types of Caesar salads, Homeslice invites you to be the Caesar of your own salad adventure. Try a regular Caesar with all the trimmings, or go big with the blackened chicken Caesar complete with sun-dried tomatoes.
SweetGreen
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Various locations / Website
With multiple locations throughout the city (and across the nation), you can’t miss Chicago’s SweetGreen restaurants. The kale Caesar salad comes with roasted chicken, tomatoes, Parmesan crisps, shaved Parmesan, shredded kale, chopped romaine, lime squeeze and classic Caesar dressing. It has a little bit of everything, and you'll soon be coming back for more.
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