Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Lincoln Park (60614)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Chicago's longest-running Spanish tapas bar with official certification from Spain's Bureau of Tourism
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Chicago's original tapas bar since 1985, certified by Spain's Bureau of Tourism and celebrating 40 years of authentic Spanish cuisine. The sprawling Lincoln Park institution excels at crowd-pleasing classics—patatas bravas, bacon-wrapped dates, and live-fire paella—served alongside pitchers of sangria in a lively, labyrinthine space with an all-season patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chorizo-Wrapped Dates, Seafood Paella Valenciana, Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer
What makes it special: Chicago's longest-running Spanish tapas bar with official certification from Spain's Bureau of Tourism
8.4
Chef Riccardo Michi, whose family ran a Milan restaurant since 1943, brings genuine Tuscan and Milanese traditions to this intimate Lincoln Park spot. A former Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, the kitchen excels at osso buco, handmade pastas, and preparations that feel transported from Northern Italy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Veal Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto, Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu, Fried Zucchini Blossoms
What makes it special: Third-generation Italian restaurateur creating authentic Northern Italian cuisine
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Sports Bar Central
Chicago Bagel Authority’s Armitage location is a high-volume Lincoln Park institution for steamed bagel “steamwiches” and late-morning hangovers. Since the late 1990s, students and neighborhood regulars have lined up for overstuffed breakfast and lunch combinations served in a boisterous, sports-on-TV atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Breakfast Bagel, Dank 'N' Eggs steamwich, The Belmont breakfast steamwich
What makes it special: A loud, lines-out-the-door spot for steamed, overstuffed bagel sandwiches since the late ’90s.
8.3
Blue Door Farm Stand is a farmhouse-style café where brunch leans into Midwestern produce, hearty skillets, and polished, light-filled design. With a full bar, patio seating, and a menu that balances avocado toasts and pancakes with salads and bowls, it works for both indulgent and lighter Lincoln Park brunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Benedict, BKT Wrap, Buttermilk Pancakes
What makes it special: Farmhouse-inspired brunch spot pairing produce-forward plates with a bright, camera-ready room.
8.3
Evette’s Lincoln Park is a counter-service Lebanese-Mexican café where shawarma fries, halloumi-filled pitas, and tacos land in a bright, colorful space. It’s strong for creative business lunches when teams want something casual but chef-driven, with many orders going out quickly for takeout or short, focused dine-ins.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Shawarma Tacos, Garlic Feta Fries, Halloumi Pita
What makes it special: A chef-driven, fast-casual spot blending Lebanese flavors with tacos and loaded fries in a bright setting.
8.2
Summer House Santa Monica brings a SoCal brunch aesthetic to Lincoln Park with a greenhouse-like dining room, pastry counter, and all-day menu. It’s where groups go for sunny eggs, salads, pancakes, and cocktails in a space that feels engineered for daytime celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes, Mexican Hash Browns
What makes it special: A West Coast–themed brunch hall with a pastry counter, big-group tables, and a sunlit glass ceiling.
#7
Spoko
8.0
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Group Dining Gatherings
Spoko is a modern Polish spot serving zapiekanka, maczanka sandwiches, sausages, and pierogi in a laid-back, beer-friendly room. It’s a non-obvious but fun choice for business lunches with colleagues who appreciate heartier food and don’t mind a slightly more casual, neighborhood feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom Maczanka Sandwich, Zapiekanka Open-Faced Sandwich, Pierogi Platter
What makes it special: A modern Polish street-food restaurant where substantial sandwiches and pierogi make for memorable, comfort-heavy business lunches.