Restaurants near River Forest

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  • CAVA 7211 Lake Street, River Forest Mediterranean · $

    1 CAVA

    4.8 Superb 231 Reviews

    7211 Lake Street, River Forest

    • Delivery

    “Where do I even begin? The pita? Perfect texture and taste. The cherry tomatoes? Obviously fresh, juicy, and sourced from a great farm. The romain? Plentiful and CRISP. The Dill and Taziki sauce? Also VERY fresh, has a citrus kick somewhere, and seems to be made fresh as well. Because it doesn't taste like a store bought sauce filled with preservatives. The hummus? That might actually be where the citrus is from. However, the hummus is not overly salty! You can actually taste the Chickpeas and they use good ingredients as well as olive oil for the hummus too! The chicken? Is in NO way shape or form dry and it's actually seasoned! It's juicy and normal is it overcooked. The olives? Brothers and sisters I HATE olives by themselves, rarely on certain foods. But these olives are not overpowering and stealing the flavor profile, it just adds more depth to the flavor bomb of the Greek chicken Pita! The feta? What could be bettah? Seriously though if you can see this picture you should've seen that they don't skip on the feta either. Again the flavor is ALL the way there but not overpowering. While the texture is almost creamy. Probably with assistance from the sauce but still, it's not overly dry! 10/10 Would recommend & I will be back! Now the facility was spotless, the cleanest "fast food" I've ever seen. The staff? Phenomenonal, personable, kind, attentive to details, and downright superstars that make that place run like clockwork! Wooooo wo weeeee wo!!! If you haven't been here then you've got to go!! Moderate prices, exceptional ingredients, lovely staff, and clean facilities(where the staff actually care like the NW Expressway location in OKC). I'm out, ty for listening to my Ted talk! 🫡”

  • Black Fodder Coffee 349 Ashland Avenue, River Forest Coffee Shops · $

    2 Black Fodder Coffee

    4.8 Superb 207 Reviews

    349 Ashland Avenue, River Forest

    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Muffin
    • Pour over Bar
    • Espresso Bar
    • Tea Bar

    “Black Fodder Coffee was amazing! They worked on my book signing at Row24 Events and the guests raved about the friendly service as well as the amazing tea and coffee they brought! I would highly recommend them for your next event! Therese Slusher”

  • Bertollis River Pizza 7973 Lake Street, River Forest Pizza · $

    3 Bertollis River Pizza

    4.5 Superb 220 Reviews

    7973 Lake Street, River Forest

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pepperoni Pizza
    • Stuffed Pizza
    • Pizza and Wings
    • Chicken Wings

    “Highly recommend dining here! The staff and owner were wonderful to us. Pizza was excellent, really good thin and crispy crust. Toppings were so fresh, and the pepperoni was some of the best I’ve had. Not overly greasy, just plain flavourful.”

  • Frank's Deli 7971 Lake Street, River Forest Pizza · $

    4 Frank's Deli

    4.7 Superb 60 Reviews

    7971 Lake Street, River Forest

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    “Good food lots of variety fine in or take out litter tickets”

  • First Watch 7215 Lake Street, River Forest Breakfast · $$

    5 First Watch

    4.4 Superb 155 Reviews

    7215 Lake Street, River Forest

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    “Genesis was awesome great customer service support. Very humble and patient with me even when I was being kinda of jerk. She is a very professional manager. I must say she is the reason I came back to eat here”

  • Capri Italian Food 7325 W North Ave, River Forest Deli · $

    6 Capri Italian Food

    5.0 Superb 41 Reviews

    7325 W North Ave, River Forest

    • Take-Out

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cannoli

    “This Capri sub is an absolute delight! The bread is crispy on the outside and soft inside—while the layers of Genoa salami, capicola, and mortadella deliver authentic, savory flavor. Fresh provolone, and a bright drizzle of house-made Italian vinaigrette tie everything together. Topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, this sandwich hits every note and leaves you craving more”

  • Starbucks Coffee Company 7525 Lake Street, River Forest Coffee Shops · $

    7 Starbucks Coffee Company

    3.0 Average 90 Reviews

    7525 Lake Street, River Forest

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Caprese Sandwich Lunch
    • Chil Frappuccino

    “Ice chai latte Dietary restrictions: I love their customer service they help you especially in the morning it's better to go in the morning than go in the afternoon when there's a lot of people but besides it is because I work right next to it And there's always sales.”

  • Panera Bread 7349 Lake Street, River Forest Cafe · $

    8 Panera Bread

    3.5 Good 254 Reviews

    7349 Lake Street, River Forest

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait
    • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    • Panera Caesar Salad
    • Breakfast Sandwich

    “One of the better Panera's. The staff always makes sure to get things right even when there are issues not caused by them. I've had a few delivery issues from drivers and the store made sure it got sorted out and got me new food or a refund very quickly. If there ever are issues with the order, Panera will make it right. Special thanks to the manager on 7/5/26 1pm, she helped resolved an annoying issue quickly from a messed up delivery.”

  • McDonald's 626 North Harlem Avenue, River Forest Fast Food · $

    9 McDonald's

    3.1 Average 235 Reviews

    626 North Harlem Avenue, River Forest

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Happy Meal
    • Bacon Egg Cheese Bagel
    • Mcchicken
    • Filet-O-Fish

    “Good place to grab a steak eggs & cheese McGriddle. $2 through the app, select 'already here' while in transit to save prep time. 💜 #ConstructiveFeedback #DivineFriendship #777adventures”

  • Boonie's Filipino Restaurant 4337 North Western Avenue, Chicago Filipino · $$

    10 Boonie's Filipino Restaurant

    4.6 Superb 301 Reviews

    4337 North Western Avenue, Chicago · 7.78 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Sizzling Sisig
    • Garlic Rice
    • Bistek
    • Lumpiang Shanghai

    “Tapsilog, tocilog, fried fish, halo halo.”

  • Port Union 1559 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago American · $$

    11 Port Union

    4.5 Superb 557 Reviews

    1559 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago · 7.13 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Turnip Causa
    • Crab Cake
    • Onions
    • Panna Cotta

    “Absolute dominance from a restaurant that is less than a month old. You thought you've had it all, that Chicago couldn't possibly have yet ANOTHER banger in Wicker Park, but i'll be damned, here we are. The cracklin' shrimp is so well done, I would eat a bowl of it. Lemony, spicy, deep fried deliciousness. The half chicken was among the best I've ever had (whatever that green sauce was, was KILLING IT) not to mention my wife's elote lasagna?!?! I can't wait to go back. THE MANAGER EVEN SMELLED GREAT. Victory!”

  • Ghin Khao Eat Rice 2128 West Cermak Road, Chicago Thai · $$

    12 Ghin Khao Eat Rice

    4.7 Superb 206 Reviews

    2128 West Cermak Road, Chicago · 7.6 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Salads
    • Pad Kee Mao
    • Papaya Salad
    • Krapow Gai

    “Delicious 😋 food! Warm and kind service ! Cozy atmosphere 😊 !”

  • Longman & Eagle 2657 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago American · $$

    13 Longman & Eagle

    4.5 Superb 454 Reviews

    2657 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago · 5.93 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    “The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!”

  • Mi Tocaya Antojería 2800 West Logan Boulevard, Chicago Mexican · $$$$

    14 Mi Tocaya Antojería

    4.5 Superb 419 Reviews

    2800 West Logan Boulevard, Chicago · 6.35 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Steak Burrito
    • Octopus
    • Squash Blossom Atoladas
    • Aguachile De Camaron

    “Outstanding! Highly recommended Knowledgeable, friendly staff and incredible experience”

  • Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar 2165 North Western Avenue, Chicago Asian Fusion · $$

    15 Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar

    4.5 Superb 367 Reviews

    2165 North Western Avenue, Chicago · 6.72 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Crab Rangoon
    • Rolled Noodles
    • Walnut Shrimp
    • Dry Chili Chicken

    “Foodie and gals it’s are addictive. Warning!! 💕💕💕💕”

  • Goose Island Taproom 1800 West Fulton Street, Chicago Brewery

    16 Goose Island Taproom

    4.8 Superb 403 Reviews

    1800 West Fulton Street, Chicago · 7.32 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    “We are visiting from MN, and we booked a tour to see what this place was all about. We had an absolute BLAST… Julian, our guide, was incredible at his job. He was fun going, high energy, and incredibly informational as we went through the brewery. The group was great as well. It was Halloween, and we were with a group dressed up as penguins. Legendary. I would highly suggest this as a fun date or thing to do when you are visiting. We will be back!!!!!”

  • Spacca Napoli Pizzeria 1769 West Sunnyside Avenue, Chicago Pizza · $$

    17 Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

    4.7 Superb 677 Reviews

    1769 West Sunnyside Avenue, Chicago · 8.51 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Margherita Pizza
    • Diavola
    • Panna Cotta
    • Cannoli

    “Wonderful restaurant. Food was excellent very close to what I had in Rome. Staff very friendly and made our dining very enjoyable! Go here!!”

  • Kasama 1001 North Winchester Avenue, Chicago Filipino · $$

    18 Kasama

    4.4 Superb 748 Reviews

    1001 North Winchester Avenue, Chicago · 7.11 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Breakfast Sandwiches
    • Pastries
    • Filipino Breakfast
    • Chicken Adobo

    “We’re huge fans of The Bear, which steered us here on our Chicago trip - so glad we found this place! We loved the mushroom adobo and longnanisa breakfast sandwich! The mango tarts were amazing, as were our lattes. We left with an apple hand pie to eat the following morning, which was still had perfectly crispy pastry. Definitely worth the hour wait to get in.”

  • Amaru 1904 West North Avenue, Chicago Latin American · $$

    19 Amaru

    4.7 Superb 498 Reviews

    1904 West North Avenue, Chicago · 7.18 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Piononos
    • Coconut Fried Rice
    • Bacon
    • Cuban Oxtail

    “Amazing experience! The food was great…best steak that I’ve ever had!”

  • BoeufHaus 1012 North Western Avenue, Chicago Steak House · $$$$

    20 BoeufHaus

    4.4 Superb 405 Reviews

    1012 North Western Avenue, Chicago · 6.52 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Steak Frites
    • Escargot
    • Shrimp Cocktail
    • Gnocchi

    “Great food and exceptional service”

  • Community Tavern 4038 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago American · $$

    21 Community Tavern

    4.7 Superb 373 Reviews

    4038 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago · 5.14 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Mushroom Butter Dumplings
    • Crispy Rice Noodles
    • Short Rib Dumplings
    • Cookie

    “Great happy hour daily 5-6pm The burgers are so good !! Always fun”

  • Pompette 1960 North Damen Avenue, Chicago Wine Bar · $$

    22 Pompette

    4.5 Superb 184 Reviews

    1960 North Damen Avenue, Chicago · 7.13 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Crab Croquettes
    • Burger
    • Hanger Steak
    • Burrata

    “Food was delicious. Everything we had was amazing.”

  • Kyoten Next Door 2513 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago Sushi · $$$$

    23 Kyoten Next Door

    4.8 Superb 77 Reviews

    2513 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago · 6.5 miles

    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Sushi
    • Mackerel

    “Delicious and beautiful pieces, mainly nigiri though there was a sushi roll piece and a hand roll. This place focuses on clean flavors and quality over quantity but we were both quite full by the end. The sushi chef was very personable and fun. Great spot for a special date night. Do not recommend for groups based on the seating.”

  • Lula Cafe 2537 North Kedzie Boulevard, Chicago New American · $$

    24 Lula Cafe

    4.6 Superb 716 Reviews

    2537 North Kedzie Boulevard, Chicago · 5.88 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Carrot Cake
    • Plates
    • Pasta Yiayia
    • Baked Feta

    “I'm from Iowa, took a little weekend trip to Chicago. A friend told us we HAD to try Lula's. SO thankful we did. I will be traveling back to Chicago just to take my mom here. Outstanding service from every single employee, incredible food, and just overall 10/10. Absolutely recommend.”

  • The Whale 2427 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago New American · $$$

    25 The Whale

    4.6 Superb 586 Reviews

    2427 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago · 6.1 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Few
    • Salad
    • Tempura Rock Shrimp
    • Mimosa Tower

    “my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3”

  • Table, Donkey and Stick 2728 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago Modern European · $$$

    26 Table, Donkey and Stick

    4.4 Superb 264 Reviews

    2728 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago · 6.22 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Potato Latkes
    • Beef Cheek Croquettes
    • Duck Liver Mousse
    • Pork Schnitzel

    “Great staff and every thing we ordered was absolutely fantastic.”

  • Union 2202 North California Avenue, Chicago New American · $$

    27 Union

    4.5 Superb 152 Reviews

    2202 North California Avenue, Chicago · 6.21 miles

    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Lamb Meatballs
    • Fried Olives
    • Union Burger
    • Spicy Gem Salad

    “This place has a cool, hip vibe and it’s fun to eat at the communal tables. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great variety of beer and creative craft cocktails. Food is beautifully plated and delicious - make sure to try the potatoes, baby gem salad and hanger steak.”

  • Superkhana International 3059 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago Indian · $$

    28 Superkhana International

    4.4 Superb 246 Reviews

    3059 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago · 6.09 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Manchurian Potatoes
    • Butter Chicken Calzone
    • Palak Paneer Pizza
    • Kaju Noodles

    “Fantastic food and service! Have been a few times, and it never disappoints!”

  • Café Colao 2638 West Division Street, Chicago Puerto Rican · $

    29 Café Colao

    4.7 Superb 305 Reviews

    2638 West Division Street, Chicago · 6.2 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Flan
    • Pastry
    • Coconut Oatmeal
    • Fresh Baked Bread

    “The best in Chicago!! Very cozy and family oriented!”

  • Menya Goku 2207 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago Ramen · $$

    30 Menya Goku

    4.8 Superb 186 Reviews

    2207 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago · 7.98 miles

    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Takoyaki
    • Edamame
    • Brussels Sprouts
    • Pork Bun

    “Favorite ramen I’ve had yet in Chicago. This place is not only delicious, but absolutely spotless with top notch service. You can see that every person who works here actually cares about this place. Top notch establishment”

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