4 Quality Budget Eats in Chicago

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A newly established bakery with some of the crunchiest cookies 🍪 in the Midwest. I recommend the double chocolate chip cookie! They’re huge!

What to get: Char grilled burger and hand-cut fries

Ghareeb Nawaz has four locations: Devon Avenue, near UIC, Lincoln Park, and Lombard. Their identity centers on serving affordable Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Their low prices and generous portions have earned them a loyal following, particularly among those outside the South Asian community.

What to get: Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken, Naan

Carnitas Uruapan, a popular storefront in Pilsen with a second location in Gage Park, offers its signature meat by the taco or by the pound. Locals line up early to place orders before the restaurant sells out, often well before closing time. The succulent, slow-roasted pork is served with salsa, handmade tortillas, lime wedges, raw onion, and cilantro—everything needed for some of the tastiest tacos in Chicago.

What to get: Carnitas, Horchata, Tacos Dorados

Sultan's Market, a staple for affordable eats, has locations in Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, and Logan Square, making it convenient to enjoy Middle Eastern fare on any budget.

What to get: Chicken Shawarma

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A Chicago and NY-based cleaning company established in 2009. They’ve morphed from a simple online booking engine to a fully staffed cleaning company that embraces technology.

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