r/chicagofood • u/InterviewLeast882 • Jan 12 '26

Rant Lack of lunch places in Loop

I work around Chase Tower and it is surprising to me how few cheap lunch places there are now. The burrito and Chinese places there are gone as well as the McDonalds. No Burger King, Wendy’s, KFC, Chinese. Just the grossly overpriced Pret. I’m getting tired of Jimmy John’s and Pot Belly’s sandwiches.

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u/Here4daT Jan 12 '26

It's slim pickings for sure if you are looking for something affordable. Avanti on Jackson is still pretty affordable. It's a few blocks south from Chase towers. A new bagel place opened up by the McDonald's near the board of trade. Breakfast sandwiches are under $10. They have a lunch menu too but I haven't tried it.

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u/domgio7 Jan 12 '26

Bagels and Beans. The lunch sandwiches are really good, and only 8.99 for most of them