Fannish Foodguide

Baisi Thai
Thai

OakBrook Center (lower level, across from Houlihan’s)
Zone 6

630-571-8424
Credit Cards: A, M, V

F & SA 11am – 10pm, SU 12pm – 8pm
Take Out Taxi

Entrees $8-16

Buca di Beppo
Family Style Italian

Yorktown Shops on Butterfield Outlot
Zone 3

630-932-7673
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F & SA 11am – 11pm, SU 11am -9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating

Sandwiches $10-12 (L); Entrees $10-15 (L), $10-30 (D)
Take Out Taxi

Enormous portions meant to be shared.  The ideal party size for this restaurant is 4-6.

http://www.bucadibeppo.com/menu/index.aspx

Buona Beef
Upscale Fast Food / Specialty Sandwiches

1341 Butterfield Rd, DG
Zone 2

630-852-2333
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F & SA 10:30am – 11pm, SU 10:30am-10:30pm

Sandwiches: $4-7
Take Out Taxi

Kathy says the Italian beef is excellent here (even better than Portillo’s – although Portillo’s does have a better hot dog).

http://www.buona.com

California Pizza Kitchen
California Style Pizza

OakBrook Center (upper level near Nordstrom)
Zone 6

630-571-7800
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F & SA 11am – 10:30pm, SU 11:30am – 9pm
Take Out Taxi

Sandwiches $10, Entrees $10-17

http://www.cpk.com/menu/

Claim Jumper
Upscale American

Yorktown Shops on Butterfield Outlot
Zone 3

630-932-4290
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V

F & SA 11am – 11pm, SU 11am – 10pm
Take Out Taxi

Sandwiches $10-15; Entrees $10-31

http://www.claimjumper.com

County Inn Pizza
Pizza

12049 Roosevelt Rd, Elmhurst
Roosevelt Road between York and Wolf

630-832-9382
Credit Cards: None – Cash only

F & Sa 4pm – 11pm, Su 4pm – 10pm
Delivery

$10-28, whole pizza

Very good thin crust pizza.  Don’t drive there (use delivery) unless you know the area very well. It’s very easy to get lost here.

Double Dragon
Chinese

412 W 22nd, Lombard
Zone 1

630-889-8989
Credit Cards: A, M, V

F 11am-10pm, SA 12-10pm, SU 10-9:30
Delivery

Entrees: $6-14

Ed Debevic’s
Diner

Yorktown Mall
Zone 3

630-495-1700
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F & SA 11am – 10pm, SU 11am – 9pm
Take Out Taxi

Sandwiches $6-10; Entrees $7-11

50’s style diner, complete with wise cracking waitresses and Green River floats.  Food is good, schtick is heavy but fun. Not a place for a serious business meeting!

http://featuredfoods.com/a-store/eds_p3b.pdf

Emperor’s Kitchen
Chinese

1022 S York Road, Elmhurst
York Road, Elmhurst

630-530-9888
Credit Cards: None / Cash Only!

Daily, 11am-8:30pm
Take Out Taxi

Entrees $9-11

Famous Dave’s
BBQ

Yorktown Shopping Center
Zone 3

630-620-6363
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V

F & SA 11am – 10pm, SU 11am – 8pm
Take Out Taxi

Sandwiches $8-10; Entrees $9-19

Roast chicken, brisket and St Louis ribs are particularly good.  One of the few places in the area where you can get sweet tea. Save room for bread pudding for dessert.  [...]

Giordano’s
Pizza

17W280 West 22nd St, Oakbrook Terrace
Zone 5

630-530-7799
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F & SA 11am – 12am, SU 12pm – 11pm
Delivery

Sandwiches $8, Entrees $8-15

Stuffed pizza is excellent.  Kathy is partial to spinach and mushroom.  Last order taken 1/2 hour before closing.

http://www.giordanos.com/menu.php

Jimmy John’s
Upscale Fast Food / Specialty
Sandwiches

18W048 22nd Street, Oakbrook
Zone 5

630-916-1616
Credit Cards: A, M, V

10:30am – 9pm, daily
Delivery

Sandwiches: $5-8

Kathy prefers this to Subway.  Try the Beach Club.

http://www.jimmyjohns.com

Juicy-O
Diner, Breakfast

2942 Finley Road, Downers Grove
Zone 2

630-932-4260
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F & SA 6am-3pm, SU 7am-3pm
Take Out Taxi

Sandwiches: $6-8

Daily Blueplate $9

Jim: A cut above the usual breakfast place.

http://www.juicyo.com

Maggiano’s Little Italy
Family Style Italian

OakBrook Center
Zone 6

630-368-0300
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V

F & SA 11:15am – 10pm, SU 11:15am – 9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating

Entrees $10-38
Take Out taxi

Massive portions, designed to be shared.  Best for groups of 4-6

http://www.maggianos.com/foodbeverage/

Momotaro
Japanese

801 E Butterfield, Lombard
Zone 4

630-574-3324
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F & SA 11:30am – 10:30pm, SU 12pm – 9am
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating

Entrees $8-15 (L), $15-25 (D)
Take Out Taxi

Mrs T’s Pizza Pub
Pizza

4246 Main Street, Downers Grove
Main Street, Downers Grove

630-963-0800
Credit Cards M, V

F 11am – 12am, SA 4pm – 12am, SU 4pm – 10pm
Delivery after 5

Sandwiches: $5-6; Entrees: $6

Very tiny dining room; the thin crust pizza and fries are very good. Go for delivery when in doubt.

http://www.mrstpizza.com

Pita House
Middle Eastern

340 E Roosevelt, Lombard
Roosevelt Road, Lombard

630-576-5059
Credit Cards: M, V

F & SA 11:00am – 11:00pm, SU 11:00am – 10:00pm
Take Out Taxi

Entrees $5-$9

Halal Meat

http://www.pitahouse.com/menu.php

Pompei
Pizza

17 W. 744 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace
Zone 5

630-620-0600
Credit Cards:  A, DC, DI, M, V

F & SA 11am – 10pm, SU 11am – 8pm
Delivery

Sandwiches $5; Pizza $15-25

http://www.pompeipizza.com

Portillo’s
Upscale Fast Food / Specialty Sandwiches

1500 Butterfield Rd, DG
Zone 2

630-495-9033
Credit Cards: DI, M, V

F & SA 10:30am – 11pm, SU 10:30am – 9:30pm

Sandwiches: $3-8
Take Out Taxi

Local chain; much better than McDonalds, etc. Try the hot dogs and other sandwiches.

http://www.portillos.com

Quiznos
Fast Food / Sub Sandwiches

17W410 22nd St, Oakbrook Terrace
Zone 5

630-530-1038
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V

F & SA 11:00am – 9:00pm, SU 11:00am – 8:00pm
Take Out Taxi

Sandwiches $5-9

http://www.quiznos.com/menu.asp

RA Sushi Bar
Sushi

Yorktown Shops on Butterfield
Zone 3

F & SA 11am-11pm, SU 11am-10pm
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

Sushi bar $4-22; Entrees $7-12 (l), $15-25 (d)
Take Out Taxi

http://www.benihana.com

Schmaltz’s Deli
NY Style Deli, Breakfast

1416 Butterfield, Downers Grove
Zone 2

630-629-7597
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F 9:00am – 4:00pm, SA 8:00am – 4:00pm, SU 8:00am – 2:00pm

Sandwiches $5-9
Take Out Taxi

Really good bagels, cream cheese and other deli standards. Kathy particularly likes the Brooklyn Beef sandwich.  Recommended.

http://www.schmaltzdeli.com/content/take_out.php

Stir Crazy Café
Pan Asian

OakBrook Center (near Sears)
Zone 6

630-575-0155
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V

F & SA 11:30am – 10:30pm, SU 11:30am – 9:00pm
Take Out Taxi

Entrees $10-20

http://www.stircrazy.com/documents/menus/ob_fax_menu.pdf

Taylor Street Brewing Co
Brew Pub, Late Night Kitchen

717 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard
Zone 4

630-990-8700
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F & SA 11am-1am, SU noon-11pm
Take Out Taxi

Sandwiches $10; Entrees $10-20

Kathy says it’s ok. Likes Rock Bottom or Emmett’s better.

http://www.taylorbrewing.com

TGI Friday’s
Casual Dining, Late Night Kitchen

601 E Butterfield, Lombard
Zone 3

630-964-3743
Credit Cards: A, DI, M, V

F & SA 11am-2am, SU 11am-1am
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating

Sandwiches $7-12; Entrees $9-16
Take Out Taxi

http://www.tgifridays.com

Weber Grill
Steakhouse

2331 Fountain Square Dr, Lombard
Zone 4

630-953-8880
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V

F & SA 11:30-11pm, SU Noon-9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating

Sandwiches $10; Entrees $10-40 (L), $15-35(D)
Take Out Taxi

Pretty good upscale steakhouse. Try the garlic mashed potatoes.

http://www.webergrillrestaurant.com

Wildfire
Steakhouse

232 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook
Zone 6

630-586-9000
Credit Cards: A, DC, DI, M, V

F & SA 11:15am-11pm, SU 11:30am – 9pm
Reservations / Call Ahead Seating

Sandwiches $9-14; Entrees $13-21 (L), $16-36 (D)
Take Out Taxi

http://www.wildfirerestaurant.com/second_level/menu/dinner.htm