Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Uptown & Andersonville (60640)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Calo Ristorante
A true neighborhood Italian anchor with proven, high-volume reliability.
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Birthday & Celebration Central
A long-running Andersonville institution that’s best when you treat it like a classic Chicago Italian night: big portions, familiar recipes, and an easy-going dining room. The strength is consistency at scale—great for groups, celebrations, and repeat takeout orders that need to hit the same every time.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Vesuvio, Lobster ravioli, Calamari fritti
What makes it special: A true neighborhood Italian anchor with proven, high-volume reliability.
#2
Hopleaf Bar
8.6
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Comfort Food Classics
A beer-first Andersonville institution that quietly overdelivers on the burger lane—think a properly charred patty, gooey cheese, and frites that people treat as mandatory. Come hungry and order like a regular: burger + frites, then let the beer list do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Slagel burger, Frites, Mussels
What makes it special: A top-tier beer bar where the burger-and-frites combo is a legit destination order.
#3
Sun Wah BBQ
8.6
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
A longtime Uptown destination for Hong Kong–style BBQ where the duck program is the main event and the rest of the menu rewards group ordering. Go with a plan—lock in the duck dinner, add one noodle or rice dish, and let the roast meats do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beijing duck dinner, Roast duck, BBQ pork buns
What makes it special: Hong Kong–style barbecue with a signature Beijing duck dinner.
8.4
A high-confidence Uptown Ethiopian dining room where the best meals come from a focused spread—one signature meat stew, a strong veggie lane, and extra injera so the table stays cohesive. Their private party facilities make it an easy pick for groups that want a communal meal with real spice depth and steady execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Doro Wot, Vegetarian Messob, Beef Sambussa
What makes it special: A communal injera-and-stew table that stays reliable at scale.
8.3
A pie-and-quiche café that’s built for reliable comfort: big slices, sturdy crusts, and a rotating lineup that rewards showing up hungry. It shines when you pick one signature slice and keep the rest simple—don’t scatter your order across too many desserts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Key lime pie, Polka dot cheesecake, Quiche (daily selection)
What makes it special: Old-school pie shop energy with serious slice variety and consistency.
A meeting-friendly Andersonville lunch room when you need comfort-food reliability and a table that won’t rush you out. The kitchen leans hearty—soups, pies, and fried classics—so the best play is one hot main and one lighter side to keep the afternoon productive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish and chips, Grilled Scottish salmon, Oysters (when offered)
What makes it special: Pub seafood staples—especially fish and chips—done reliably.
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A bakery-and-sandwich counter built for fast, high-satisfaction banh mi and grab-and-go staples. The best visit is one sandwich that hits your preferred pork profile, plus one pastry or sesame snack for the walk out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Banh mi dac biet, Grilled pork banh mi, Pate chaud
What makes it special: High-volume banh mi counter where the bread-and-filling balance stays dependable.
8.0
A wine bar that earns its spot on a breakfast list by offering structured brunch packages that feel like a sit-down occasion. The move is to lean into the composed buffet/entrée format and let it be a slower, more social meal—more celebratory brunch than quick breakfast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brioche French toast, Deviled eggs, Cheesy potato hashbrowns
What makes it special: A brunch-format wine bar experience instead of a standard breakfast run.