Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Truffle fries in an iconic showroom setting.
Notable Picks
A Gold Coast dining room where the fries land as a luxe side that matches the room: hot, aromatic, and designed for lingering. The move is to anchor your order with one main, then add the truffle fries as the shared table centerpiece.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle fries, Burger, Lobster roll
What makes it special: Truffle fries in an iconic showroom setting.
8.3
A Gold Coast all-day cafe that wins on dependable, diner-plus execution—hearty plates, calm neighborhood energy, and a menu built for repeat visits. The best move is to stay in their comfort-zone lane (hashes, omelets, steak-and-eggs) where portioning and seasoning land most consistently.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pulled Pork Hash, Mexican Steak & Eggs, House Omelet
What makes it special: A true all-day neighborhood cafe with reliable, hearty breakfast plates.
8.3
A dependable Gold Coast lunch room where comfort cooking reads polished enough for business, especially when the garden lane is in play. Order one centerpiece main and one classic side, and you’ll get a lunch that feels generous without drifting into food-coma territory.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buttermilk fried chicken, Shrimp and grits, Beignets
What makes it special: Southern comfort cooking in a charming, garden-accented setting.
#4
Somerset
8.0
A stylish hotel-dining brunch that works best for polished group catch-ups and cocktails-with-food pacing. Keep the order focused—one signature brunch plate plus one shared side—so you avoid the ‘wide menu’ trap and get the strongest execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken and Waffles, Brunch Burger, Breakfast Potatoes
What makes it special: A polished Gold Coast brunch room with a cocktail-friendly pace.
Worthy Picks
#5
La Fournette
7.9
A compact French bakery-café that wins business lunches on speed: pastry case precision, strong coffee, and simple savory staples that don’t waste time. Treat it like a tight two-item stop—one savory, one sweet—and you’ll leave satisfied without a long break.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baguette, Almond croissant, Ham and cheese croissant
What makes it special: French bread-and-pastry counter with strong everyday utility for Old Town.
7.8
A straightforward Old Town lunch play for fast, filling Middle Eastern standards that travel well and won’t derail a workday. Stick to the classics—falafel, shawarma, and a dip trio—and you’ll get the best balance of speed, flavor, and value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma plate, Falafel sandwich, Hummus with meat
What makes it special: Decades-old Old Town fixture for Palestinian and Middle Eastern comfort plates.