Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Lakeview & Wrigleyville (60657)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
DMK Burger Bar
Grass-fed gourmet burgers and standout fries anchored by a deep beer list.
Notable Picks
8.7
DMK Burger Bar is a Lakeview fixture for grass-fed burgers, serious fries, and a substantial craft beer list in a lively gastropub setting. Since 2009, the team behind David Morton and chef Michael Kornick has turned the space into a reliable go-to for both classic cheeseburgers and more composed builds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese burger, Rambler burger, Parmesan truffle fries
What makes it special: Grass-fed gourmet burgers and standout fries anchored by a deep beer list.
8.6
Farm Bar’s menu leans hard into Midwestern comfort, and its hand-cut fries are treated like a core part of the burger and fish-and-chips playbook rather than an afterthought. The cozy wood-lined room and sidewalk patio make it an easy neighborhood choice when you want fries with actual potato flavor plus sturdier mains and local beer.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hand-Cut French Fries, Farmhouse Burger, Fish and Chips
What makes it special: Farm-to-table tavern fare where properly salted, skin-on fries anchor burger and fish plates.
#3
Rice'N Bread
8.4
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Rice'N Bread is a longtime Wrigleyville diner-turned-Korean cafe serving omelets, Akutagawa stir-fries, and bulgogi plates from breakfast through late-night. Its roots stretching back to 1959 and hundreds of recent reviews make it a uniquely historic Korean-influenced staple near Wrigley Field.
Must-Try Dishes:
Akutagawa stir-fry, Bul Dak Fried Chicken, Bulgogi Beef
What makes it special: Decades-old Wrigleyville diner that layers Korean staples onto classic short-order cooking.
8.3
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Brunch Bliss Spots
Crosby’s Kitchen is a Southport Corridor standby from 4 Star Restaurant Group, built around rotisserie chicken, hearty Midwestern comfort food, and a kid-friendly dining room where families celebrate birthdays and big group occasions. With a broad menu, brunch, and a busy sidewalk patio, it functions as Lakeview’s default choice when you need a crowd-pleasing spot that still feels a bit special.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster deviled eggs, Rotisserie chicken, Monkey bread
What makes it special: A high-volume Southport Corridor rotisserie-and-brunch hub where families and friend groups mark birthdays over shareable comfort food and a famous cookie skillet.
8.2
Brown Bag Seafood Co. in Roscoe Village is a fast-casual counter where grilled salmon, crispy cod, and shrimp bowls are built to order with grains, greens, or tater tots. It’s a reliable, lighter-feeling seafood option with sustainable sourcing, patio seating, and quick service that works for weeknight dinners or lunch near the Brown Line.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon Powerbox with grains and greens, Fish and chips, Crispy cod tacos
What makes it special: Sustainably sourced seafood served in customizable bowls, boxes, and sandwiches at counter-service speed.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Kazka City Cafe is a design-forward Ukrainian-inspired café in Lakeview where all-day brunch plates, coffee drinks, and pastries meet a bright, laptop-friendly room. It’s better for one-on-one catch-ups or remote-work-style working sessions than for large group lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Syrniki pancakes, Potato pancakes with smoked salmon, Honey cake
What makes it special: A design-forward Ukrainian café where syrniki, potato pancakes, and elaborate pastries offer a different take on Lakeview brunch.