50 Best Salad Restaurants in Chicago

“Amazing breakfast spot that was a random find while in the area. Great service and really cute atmosphere. Kids meals are free with adult purchase & the portions of my son’s teddy bear pancakes were huge! Actually portions of everything is huge. The churro French toast was incredibly delicious and included as a side to my omelette…small upcharge well worth it!! If ever in the area again it will be a must to to revisit!“

“Great experience! Good food and service. Valet is available and reservations are a must!! Lots of good options and I recommend just order the bottle of wine. The price is good for the area.. you're in the heart of chicago! Don't get to visit often, but when I do it's fantastic.“

“I can’t imagine a better name for a restaurant that serves yummy burgers. “Burger” is the best name for this establishment. Like an upscale Red Robin, but with way more YUMMMM. So damn good. I went splitsies with my chum. Good move. They cut the burger in half. One half was a little bigger, but that’s okay.“

“Family friendly restaurant with food choices for everyone but the made fresh pasta was the best part!“

“Jesus was so amazing towards me. He made my bowl so good. He checked me out amazing customer service. He definitely deserves a raise , and he definitely deserves to be manager love him every single time I come there he put a smile on my face. He really is the goat.“

“Ila is such a great addition to River North. The menu blends Indian flavors with international influences, and the short rib was absolutely incredible. The ambiance is amazing, with thoughtful design throughout—even the chairs are cool. It’s exciting to have a restaurant like this in the neighborhood. Definitely worth a visit! Staff was awesome Jose was out waiter really kind and attentive“

“The concept for the menu is a unique trip along the Pan-American highway with stops at various Latin countries. Each dish and drink is thoughtful in its ingredients and presentation. The jicama salad was refreshing, but not at all plain. The pastel de choclo was a wonderful surprise of a warm dish. The frozen el arenal was seriously dangerous in how delicious it was, I can’t recommend it enough. The atmosphere was beautiful and the music was perfect. We are so thrilled to have this gem in the neighborhood and can’t wait to see what they do in the future!“

“Enjoyed the Christmas pop-up, very festive and the food is fantastic!“

“The food and service were AMAZING. Will most definitely be coming back here again!“

“Hands down one of the best restaurants in Chicago. It’s rare to find a restaurant where every dish is so flavorful and on point but Elia does it so gracefully! Amazing atmosphere and great service - Ebrar made our dinner experience so enjoyable. Can’t wait to go back!“

“I tried the pizzas last night. We had 4 different kinds and they were honestly soooo delicious! Can’t wait for you to open! This is GREAT pizza!!!“

“Grabbed lunch here and got the Oaxacan pork sandwich on their fresh baked bread, honestly one of the better sandwiches I've had. Pork and caramelized onions worked so well together. Remembered last minute it's cash only which caught me off guard but there's an ATM close by so it worked out fine. Place is tiny and cozy, definitely has that neighborhood cafe feel, not fancy but that's the charm. Grabbed a cookie on the way out too, huge portion for the price.“

“On the evening of July 5 my wife and I tried Avaspi on Belmont Avenue in Lakeview for the first time. It will not be the last! I love lamb and am quite particular as to how is it prepared. The “lamb delight” menu item was the best lamb I have ever had in a restaurant: tender, succulent, and prepared to perfection. The side salad accompanying it was not your ordinary side salad! My wife and I both enjoyed the Mixed Meze appetizer plate. Each of the five items was quite good but the muhammara was to die for. We ended our meal with tea, baklava and kubralice. The décor and ambience were refreshing and relaxing, and the service was outstanding. The pricing was very reasonable. Please give it a try. We do not think you will be disappointed.“

“Their Chicago deep dish was fabalicious !! Oh and their margaritas are awesome!“

“One of the best local restaurants 🔥🔥“

“Delicious food, great service!“

“I love the Lobster roll so yummy! Worth every penny!“

“It was great , very friendly!“

“♥️♥️ the best sandwichs and the best service ♥️♥️♥️“

“My partner and I had gone to see Resident Evil at the newly reopened 400 Theatre (matinee) and planned to visit for an early dinner afterwards. Super dope interior with incredible mood lighting etc. Every corner had something fun to look at. I had the Thai Lemon Ice Tea which was delicious! And my Beau had the Honey Lemon Butterfly Pea, which was a pleasant surprise. We shared Edamame, with Tom Yum and Miso Soup and a side of Pot stickers. And we shared the Sushi Platter A, which also came with Miso soup 😅 But it was a great price for all that food and drink for two and we were stuffed when we left. Super good, super chill, super delicious. Would recommend to anyone. Will certainly be back.“

“Wonderful all around. Great service. Great food. Nice decor. Perfect street parking“

“Carbon has been my favorite Mexican restaurant in Chicago for quite a few years. I don't live anywhere close to either location, but I gladly make the trek any time I get the Carbon crave. There hasn't been a single thing on the menu that I didn't like. Their steak is marinated/grilled to perfection and even their sides like their elote is fantastic. Their roasted red pepper sauce is one of the many things I HAVE to get when I visit. I'd buy it by the gallon if they'd let me!“

“We’ve been going here for a while but recently we’ve been going every day and we have thoroughly enjoyed our salads and just how healthy we feel. We really appreciate that this is an option for us and we really appreciate Just Salad.“

“This was my first time visiting, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh and flavorful (plus they are not stingy with their portions.)

What really made my first experience special was Omar. His service was impeccable from start to finish. He was attentive and genuinely made me feel taken care of. I will be adding this to my healthy meals rotation when I do not want to cook at home.

Thank you, Omar, for making my first visit such a memorable one! Brown Bag Seafood definitely gained a returning customer because of you.“

“30 years I’ve been going to Sai Cafe. Quality has never changed. Always the best.“

“Found metal in my food and the staff was Very Rude about it!“

“I went here first time and I was so impressed. Great good. I ordered fish n chips and they brought out malt vinegar even without me asking. We ordered salmon platter. It was phenomenal. Wow. Definitely recommend this place 10/10“

“one of the best spot in Chicago for a sub sandwich“

“Clean space, friendly employees and affordable price“

“Best GF Pizza I have ever had and I have been GF for 15 years! Highly recommend!“

“Pepperoni and sausage pizza 🔥🙌🏽“

“Every salad and sandwich has been amazing! You can tell everything is made to order. It tastes so fresh. The service is impeccable too!“

“great place to get a bite to eat and chill!“

“Got The Dogzilla and The Lord Byron burger, both Byron's style. Staff was very nice and quick and the food was great. If you're ever in the area, make a stop here. It's worth it. Awesome place and good food.“

“Raphael is the absolute best. He made our night & we couldn’t have had a better experience he deserves the biggest raise in the world. 10/10, 11/10 the maximum amount out of ten possible in the world.“

“Good salads and smoothies, and now they have avocado toast. Tons of variety, order one of their salad concoctions or create your own. It is in my office building so it's convenient, the employees have been friendly (I usually go at less busy times). And they have an app you can use to pay and then get a credit when you spend a certain amount. This is a nice option to have for lunch or dinner.“

“Mindy list every ingredient so if one has any dietary restrictions it's easy to screen for . The hot chocolate is rich, I realized that I have been drinking the cheap stuff my whole life . The staff are hardworking and pleasant truly worth a stop .“

“Best chicken sandwich I ever had! The chicken soup was also amazing!“

“I love the Lobster roll so yummy! Worth every penny!“

“One of the best sandwiches in Chicago-fantastic❤️“

“Excellent Deep Dish Pizza!“

“After a game at Wrigley, we decided to take a short walk for dinner and landed at Giordano’s, where they lived up to their longstanding reputation. Our server, Taylor, was the best ever.“

“excelente la Deep Dish pizza“

“The espresso drinks are the best in Evanston. My new favorite place to come and work remotely on a weekday morning.“

“Hands down the best deep dish pizza to ever exist“

“Amazing!!! Just loved the food.“

“Lovely Employees and are fast and efficient! I'm not a huge fan of salads to begin with, but Just Salad actually makes me wanna eat them! They give proper and generous proportions and always have a great attitude. Couldn't recommend them more. Even if they are on the pricey side, it's 100% worth it. Thanks guys!!“

“This place is the best! Everything we’ve tried has been delish! The power tuna salad, the quinoa taco salad, the tuna wrap, the blackened chicken wrap, the Texas wrap, and the cheese cake-all amazing!!!“

“Highly recommend! Good food that 3 generations of Desi immigrants approve of, from those born in colonial India, to post partition Pakistanis, to American-Born little ones. Suits all palates.

All food was good but saag paneer in particular was the bomb. So was nihari (authentic!). Elachi chai was great , too. Very clean, down to the bathroom. Kind service.“

“the best food in town 😋😋😋“