You're starving, it's been a long week and cooking lunch or dinner is just not on the agenda today. Not sure where to order takeout or delivery from? No worries. Here, we've rounded up the best and most unique takeout and delivery options in Chicago. Bon appétit!
The Bombay Chulet
352 W. Armitage Ave. / Website
Level up lunchtime with a gourmet sandwich from All Too Well. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Lincoln Park spot delivers best-sellers like The Niff Jen (turkey, stracciatella, fig jam, pomegranate mustard seeds, and garlic mayo served on ciabatta, panini-style) and the Tatanka (Buffalo chicken, slaw, hot honey mayo, smoked provolone, arugula and parmesan ranch chips) as well as items like kettle chips and spreads from its mini market.
2542 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Website
When ordering directly through contemporary Greek eatery Andros Taverna's website, you'll get a complimentary order of housemade pitas. Cooked in a wood-fired oven and topped with brushed olive oil, they pair perfectly with the whipped feta and mezze collection.
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Multiple locations / Website
Ordering for a group? Big Star has you covered. Available from all three locations, the party packs feature 10, 15 or 20 tacos plus chips, guac and ensalata (packs of 15 and 20 also come with rice and beans). If ordering from the Wrigleyville or Wicker Park restaurants, add on the margarita package to get a bottle of blue agave tequila and fresh-squeezed margarita mix.
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912 W. Randolph St., 407 N. Clark St. / Website
Curb your late-night cravings with takeout or delivery from Bodega until 3 a.m. The fast-casual spot recently expanded to River North, making it even easier to get its delicious Mexican fare.
2033 W. North Ave. / Website
Available for takeout and delivery, sustainable Wicker Park spot Chop Shop's fare is always a hit. Choose from a selection of meats, cheeses, charcuterie and more.
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3325 N. Southport Ave., #2 / Website
For comfort food that everyone will love, look no further than GG's Chicken Shop. Selects like chicken fingers with housemade sauces, salads, and sides like chicken drippings smashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts and creamy mac & cheese are guaranteed to please crowds big and small.
Complete your takeout Jaleo order with sangria.
500 N. Clark St., #465 / Website
Bring the goodness of chef José Andrés' Jaleo home with the Take-Out Feast for Four, available for delivery of takeout. Perfect for groups of four or five, this offering is complete with paella, a selection of Ibérico meats, patatas bravas, two desserts and more. Add on sangria for extra fun.
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2301 W. Roscoe St. / Website
Mediterranean spot Le Sud offers a range of its tempting fare for delivery. A selection of family-style meals, which feed up to four, range from steak and frites to potato gnocchi with shrimp and lamb pappardelle—all served with veggies, potatoes and bread.
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401 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Website
We love elevated Korean spot Perilla's KBBQ for 2 package for a cozy at-home date night. Packaged with the signature LA Galbi with accouterments like banchan, lettuce wraps, kimchi, salads and sauces, plus scallion pancakes and rice, this hands-on meal is delicious and fun.
Multiple locations / Website
Available exclusively for takeout from its Evanston and Avondale locations, Soul & Smoke's slider kits come complete with two pounds of meat, 12 buns, sauce and coleslaw or pickles, depending on the meat pairing. There's no going wrong with this takeout option that your whole group will love.
Sunda's spicy tuna crispy rice
110 W. Illinois St. / Website
For delicious Asian takeout or delivery, check out Sunda in River North. Tempting dishes like crispy rice, Korean fried chicken, sushi and more are all sure to hit the spot.
Multiple locations / Website
West Town Bakery and OKAY Cannabis Dispensaries levels up the takeout experience with new cake, brownie and cupcake mixes infused with fast-acting THC. From James Beard Award semifinalist chef Chris Teixeira of the Fifty/50 Group, these mixes (available gluten-free and vegan) are an easy—and fun—way to get a quick fix at home.
Photography by: From top, photos: By Lucy Hewitt; courtesy of androstenedione taverna; courtesy of chop shop; courtesy of jaleo; by Neil Burger; courtesy of Sunda; courtesy of west town bakery; cover photo by Neil Burger
