Best Chicago Food to Carry-Out in River North
In Chicago’s River North neighborhood, there are renowned restaurants, serving some of the best food in the city. Paying host to a diverse selection, many people gravitate to River North to grab a delicious bite. Booking a reservation can often be difficult. The high-profile restaurants, are for the most part ran by celebrity chefs, and generate a lot of buzz, which makes it hard to dine in. What’s convenient, though, many of the restaurants have takeout options. That way you can enjoy right in the comfort of your own home, office or studio.
ParadigmNEXT’s office is located right in the hub of River North. Our staff often gets to explore the different options, and during busy workweeks, we bring food back to our office. Below you can find ParadigmNEXT’s Top Takeout Restaurants in River North.
Slurping Turtle is conveniently right in ParadigmNEXT’s building. Located at 116 W. Hubbard, the team at PN often grab food from Slurping Turtle. Known for authentic ramen soups, rice bowls and seasonal dishes, Slurping Turtle has something on the menu for everyone. Chef Takashi Yagihashi started Slurping Turtle, and has since opened more restaurants in the Chicago area. Slurping Turtle’s takeout menu includes most of the options of their regular menu, and the food is typically ready in 15-20 minutes. With reasonable pricing, convenience, and exceptional food, we recommend you try Slurping Turtle.
XOCO–
XOCO is your go-to-place for a taste of Mexico. Ran by Chef Rick Bayless, XOCO has a wide variety of options, from empanadas, to tortillas to even caldos (mexican soup). Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, XOCO is a must try. Chef Bayless is a celebrity chef who has been awarded for his outstanding take on mexican food, and he has also been featured on the Food Network, along with other prominent publications. XOCO is high-end for not a lot of money, which makes it an ideal carryout option, located just one block from PN.
From salads, to pastas to full Italian entrees, Maggiano’s Little Italy, is sure to hit the spot as quality takeout food. Maggiano’s is a well-respected name in Italian food throughout Chicago, and having a location right in River North, makes it easier for anyone to carry-out. Aside from taking out for yourself, Maggiano’s has party-catering options, so you can cater to the entire family. Following inline with some of the other options, Maggiano’s is reasonably priced, and prepares the food in a short period of time.
Who doesn’t crave a quality cheeseburger or Chicago hot dog from time to time. There is no better place to feed your guilty pleasure, than Portillo’s! We at ParadigmNEXT have never met someone who doesn’t enjoy Portillo’s. Even if you’re looking to get something “sorta-healthy”
Portillo’s offers salads, but let’s be honest who can resist their famous chocolate cakes? We recommend either pickup from Portillo’s later in the afternoon, or before the the lunch-craze. Portillo’s tends to get crowded, so prepare for a short wait.
What are some of your favorite spots for carry out in River North?
By: Yana Nirshberg & Aaron Rosen of ParadigmNext https://paradigmnext.com
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