Chicago Carryout to Order ASAP
Though indoor dining is slowly opening across the city, some diners might not want to expand their quarantine pod (or take off their pajamas) quite yet. So how can you keep supporting Chicago restaurants without dining indoors? Just order carryout! It’s easy, delicious, and allows you to try out new places across the city even if you don’t want to dine inside. Here are some of the amazing places you can order carryout from that are perfect for the wintery weather right now…
Beatrix {multiple locations}: Beatrix has locations across the city, all of which serve up consistently delicious dishes for every meal. So why should you order from them right now (February 2021)? If you’re a 2021 Culinary Guide user, you can get a special discount on Tock pick-up and delivery orders, but it expires at the end of the month so you won’t want to miss out! Check your email - or message us on Instagram - to get your discount code now!
Polombia Chicago {Inside The OutPost Mexican Eatery, 520 West Harrison Street, Chicago; 832.202.4574}: You might not immediately think to combine Polish and Colombian cuisines, but they do make an amazing meal! Order their Emparogis and the Sal-CHI-Papa and get ready to find your new favorite dishes in the city.
Sugar Goat {820 West Randolph Street, Chicago; 312.667.0108}: Get your sweet treat on with one of the city’s favorite chefs! Stephanie Izard is creating “sweets for the kid in all of us” that you can pick up whenever you need a bit of sweetness in your day.
Stax Cafe {multiple locations}: Carryout isn’t just for dinner! Sometimes you need to take the morning off of cooking or treat yourself to something extra special for lunch during a crazy work day. Step away from your desk or pause that Netflix binge and pick up something crazy delicious from Stax!
Tanta {118 West Grand Avenue, Chicago; 312.222.9700}: Aside from their amazing menu of Peruvian dishes, Tanta also has two virtual concepts for you to take advantage of: I Love Empanadas and El Arrocero. That means you have a whole host of delicious reasons to order to-go from Tanta! Order carryout now, and count down until summer patio season begins for Pisco Sours in the sunshine 😎
Kitchen United Mix {831 North Sedgwick Street, Chicago}: It may be tough to please everyone, but this spot comes pretty darn close. They have 10+ restaurants, all one spot, all delicious, and all to go. The menu has everything from healthy salads and skinny pizzas to gourmet hot dogs, breakfast burritos, Korean bowls and more. There is seriously something for everyone so it makes ordering carryout super easy!
Bodega Sur {3755 North Southport Avenue, Chicago; 773.904.8656}: Get up off the couch and pick up dinner from this delicious Brazilian spot …it’ll be worth it! Why, you may ask? Thanks to the wine shop housed in the same address as the restaurant! Order dinner to go and then grab a bottle of wine to pair it with.
Joe's Imports {813 West Fulton Market, Chicago; 312.736.1750}: Warm, cozy meals paired with great wine are always in season. And they’re always on the menu at Joe’s Imports! Order Gnocchi or Rack of Lamb for the perfect winter dinner at home.
Publican Quality Bread {808 West Lake Street, Chicago; 312.605.1618}: You can still support Chicago chefs while you cook at home! Spots like Publican Quality Bread are perfect for that with fresh baked goods, an in-house butcher and locally sourced goods to stock your kitchen with the very best.
Flour Power {1642 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago; 312.363.3066}: Keep your carryout orders ever-changing with Flour Power’s menu! Their pastas are as fresh as can be, so you can’t make a wrong choice when you order from them.
Arami {1829 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago; 312.243.1535}: Arami is still closed for indoor dining, so show them support by ordering carryout and delivery instead! They are such an expert and amazing part of the Chicago food family so we need to show them our love until they’re ready to open their doors to diners again.
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor