Cheap food near Chicago, IL
Taste of Chicago
Chicago has its own classics: Italian beef, hot dogs dragged through the garden, char-grilled Polish sausage, and pizza both deep dish and tavern-thin. Tacos come close behind, especially Michoacán-style carnitas and Jalisco birria.
Currently, some of the top deals in Chicago include Free ShackBurger from Shake Shack Elston and Logan and Free ShackBurger from Shake Shack Oak Lawn.
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Candlelite Chicago
9.7 mi away
BOGO Pizza
Buy one medium or large pizza and get a second pizza free; the free pizza must be of equal or lesser value.
Tre Sorelle Ristorante & Pizzeria
8.8 mi away
BOGO Pizza
Buy any pizza at regular price and get a second pizza of equal or lesser value free; toppings extra on the free pizza.
Cucina Paradiso
8.4 mi away
Half-Off Wine
Half off wine bottles with dinner on Wednesdays; dine-in only.
Candlelite Chicago
9.7 mi away
Half-Price Wine
Monday half-price wine special.
Vietfive Coffee - Chicago
1.2 mi away
40% Off Merch
VietFive advertises 40% off all hoodies and apparel.
Tre Sorelle Ristorante & Pizzeria
8.8 mi away
Half-Off Apps
Tuesday–Friday, 3–6 PM: half-price appetizers with a drink purchase.
La Biznaga
4.5 mi away
Taco Tuesday
Every Tuesday, select pollo, Abuelita bistec, al pastor, and chorizo tacos are $3 each plus tax.
The Reservoir
5.5 mi away
Date Night
Wednesday couples' three-course menu with two glasses of wine for $75; the page also lists half-off bottles of wine.
Candlelite Chicago
9.7 mi away
$8 Select Martinis
Select martinis are $8 on Wednesday.
Tre Sorelle Ristorante & Pizzeria
8.8 mi away
Happy Hour
Tuesday–Friday from 3–6 p.m.: $10 cocktails, $8 house wine, $4 beer, and discounted appetizers with a drink purchase.
Cucina Paradiso
8.4 mi away
Tuesday Prix Fixe
A limited-menu prix fixe for $39 on Tuesdays; dine-in only.
La Biznaga
4.5 mi away
Burger Dinner
Sunday hamburger-and-fries dinner for $10, including a canned pop; add cheese for $1.
Subway
3 Footlongs
Get three eligible Footlongs for $17.99 with promo code 1799FL.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Thursday Boneless Wings Free
Buy one order of boneless wings and get another order free on Thursdays.
Burger King
Free Fries Daily
Select Royal Perks members can get any size Fries free with a $5+ purchase, once per week.
McDonald's
Free Medium Fries
Get free medium Fries with a purchase of $1 or more in the app. The source says the offer is valid once per week through December 31, 2026.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Free Guac & Queso
QDOBA advertises free guacamole and queso with its entrée offering, all day every day.
Subway
2 Footlongs
Get two eligible Footlongs for $12.99 with promo code 1299FL.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Tuesday Wings
Buy one 6-, 10-, or 15-piece order of traditional wings and get another order free on Tuesdays. Takeout and delivery only through BWW Web/App.
Burger King
BOGO Chicken Sndwch
Royal Perks members who buy an Original Chicken Sandwich at regular price get a second one of equal or lesser value free.
Steak 'n Shake
Half-Price Happy
Steak 'n Shake shakes and drinks are listed at half price during weekday happy hour, 2–5 p.m. and AM, according to the deal page.
Shake Shack West Loop
Free ShackBurger
Through October 31, 2026, get a free Single ShackBurger with a separate qualifying $10+ food or beverage purchase. One per order at participating U.S. locations.
Shake Shack Oak Lawn
Free ShackBurger
Through October 31, 2026, get a free Single ShackBurger with a separate qualifying $10+ food or beverage purchase. One per order at participating U.S. locations.
Shake Shack Old Orchard
Free ShackBurger
Through October 31, 2026, get a free Single ShackBurger with a separate qualifying $10+ food or beverage purchase. One per order at participating U.S. locations.
Shake Shack River North
Free ShackBurger
Through October 31, 2026, get a free Single ShackBurger with a separate qualifying $10+ food or beverage purchase. One per order at participating U.S. locations.
Shake Shack Oak Brook
Free ShackBurger
Through October 31, 2026, get a free Single ShackBurger with a separate qualifying $10+ food or beverage purchase. One per order at participating U.S. locations.
Shake Shack Willis Tower
Free ShackBurger
Through October 31, 2026, get a free Single ShackBurger with a separate qualifying $10+ food or beverage purchase. One per order at participating U.S. locations.
Shake Shack Wrigleyville
Free ShackBurger
Through October 31, 2026, get a free Single ShackBurger with a separate qualifying $10+ food or beverage purchase. One per order at participating U.S. locations.
Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association
Free ShackBurger
Through October 31, 2026, get a free Single ShackBurger with a separate qualifying $10+ food or beverage purchase. One per order at participating U.S. locations.
Shake Shack Elston and Logan
Free ShackBurger
Through October 31, 2026, get a free Single ShackBurger with a separate qualifying $10+ food or beverage purchase. One per order at participating U.S. locations.
Wendy's
50% Off Dave's
Get 50% off a Dave’s Single with a purchase using promo code FOXBigNoon.
Noodles and Company
Free Regular Entrée
New Noodles Rewards members earn a free regular entrée after one $10 purchase within 30 days of signing up. Additional priced items and proteins are excluded.
Candlelite Chicago
9.7 mi away
Weekend Drinks
Weekend specials list $6 Yuengling and cider drafts, $18 domestic buckets, and $8 Bloody Marys.
Cucina Paradiso
8.4 mi away
Takeout Discount
15% off takeout on Thursdays. Online orders are excluded.
La Biznaga
4.5 mi away
Enchiladas Dinner
Thursday chicken flautas dinner for $10, served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream.
The Reservoir
5.5 mi away
Tuesday Taco Special
Tuesday artisan tacos are listed for $10; the page also lists $10 margaritas and $6 Pacifico pints.
Avenue Ale House
8.4 mi away
Happy Hour
Tuesday–Thursday 5–7 p.m. and Friday 4–6 p.m.: $7 house wine, sangria, and well drinks, plus $3 domestic bottles.
Terrace Cantina
17.7 mi away
Taco-TA-GO
Three tacos with rice and beans for $9.99; official menu lists online carryout Monday–Friday, 11 AM–3 PM.
Robinson's No. 1 Ribs
8.4 mi away
Pulled Pork
Daily special from 11 AM–3 PM: BBQ pulled-pork sandwich with fries for $8.95.
Southshore BBQ & Jerk
7.5 mi away
Chicken Lunch
A quarter dark chicken served with beans and rice for $5.79. Lunch special Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Reservoir
5.5 mi away
Saturday Sandwich
Select sandwiches are listed for $13 on Saturday from 3–6 PM.
Avenue Ale House
8.4 mi away
Seltzer Bucket
Five assorted hard seltzers for $24; mix and match, with a maximum of three High Noons.
Terrace Cantina
17.7 mi away
Wednesday Quesadilla
Wednesday dine-in special: loaded quesadillas for $10.
Robinson's No. 1 Ribs
8.4 mi away
Burger Lunch
Daily special from 11 AM–3 PM: Angus burger with fries for $7.95.
Avenue Ale House
8.4 mi away
Daily Food Specials
Dine-in weekday specials: Monday $11 cheeseburger and fries; Tuesday $11 Avenue chopped salad; Wednesday $11 boneless wings; Thursday $11 steak, cod, or chicken tinga tacos.
Terrace Cantina
17.7 mi away
Thursday Torta
Thursday dine-in special: tortas for $10.
Robinson's No. 1 Ribs
8.4 mi away
Rib Tip Lunch
Daily special from 11 AM–3 PM: BBQ rib tips with fries for $8.95.
Avenue Ale House
8.4 mi away
Friday Fish & Chips
$10 fish n' chips lunch on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dine-in only.
Robinson's No. 1 Ribs
8.4 mi away
Fish Sandwich
Daily special from 11 AM–3 PM: fish sandwich with fries for $7.95.
Avenue Ale House
8.4 mi away
Game Day Drinks
Bears game-day specials: $3 domestic bottles, $5 Stella drafts, $7 well cocktails, $7 sangria glasses, $8 Jameson shots, and a $26 mimosa package.