It’s 11:45 a.m. at work. Noon is quickly approaching. What do you do?
Option A: Indulge in some Chicago-style classics. (Like hotdogs and pizza.)
Option B: Get some well-needed nourishment with clean classics. (Like salads and wraps.)
Don’t get us wrong – we love a good, Chicago-style, fast food meal, but doesn’t having it every day for lunch take the excitement away from it?
We know that the hustle and bustle of the Loop during lunchtime makes it a challenge to discover new restaurants – especially healthy alternatives. And that’s where your pals at Chicago Genie come in.
So, grab a clean meal and avoid that dreaded 3 p.m. crash with this quick guide. (You can thank us later.)
Clean Loop Lunches
Be Leaf (Brand New!)
29 N. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL
This brand new, leaf-centric lunch spot is definitely one to check out. To no surprise, there are an assortment of salads to choose from, including their unique seasonals, ”Pad Thai Zing” and “Chickpea of the Sea.” Vegans get to their own selection of healthy meals too with their veggie or fruit-filled “Beleaf-A-Bowls”. To mix it up, choose a spinach or whole-wheat tortilla to turn any salad or bowl into a wrap.
Protein Bar
221 W. Washington Street
Not only can you grab healthy classics like salads and bowls from Protein Bar’s Chicago location, the “bar-ritos” and juice blends will give your lunch the true kick that it needs. Spice it up with a buffalo or El Verde bar-rito and cool it down with a “Hi-5” or “P.O.W.” juice blend. With countertop service and multiple Loop and Chicago locations, it couldn’t be more convenient to grab a healthy lunch.
Epic Burger
517 South State Street (South Loop)
550 West Adams Street (West Loop)
Got a hefty appetite? How about a “more mindful burger” to fill you up? It’s crafted with never frozen, humanly-raised Angus beef. You can upgrade it to a double patty, or swap it out for a lean ground turkey patty. Add a side of fresh cut fries with sea salt, and you’ve got yourself a good meal.
Farmer’s Fridge
Multiple Loop Locations
In a rush? Of course you are. Add some more time to your lunch break with these gourmet, mason jar-style salads. Stocked daily in card-activated kiosks, you can get a delicious, quick lunch in half the time. You can even finish off with a Greek yogurt & granola for a sweet treat.
From your classic salad and soup to all-natural burgers and burritos, the Loop has got a clean meal options for everyone.
Which one of these clean eats are you anxious to try? Let us know below.
