Best Late Night Restaurants in North Center
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bacci Pizzeria (Taylor Street)
Jumbo slices that function as a full meal, fast.
Worthy Picks
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A jumbo-slice counter built for speed and value—more of a dependable fuel stop than a destination pie. It shines when you treat it like a simple, hot-slice mission and keep the order anchored to classic cheese or pepperoni.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jumbo cheese slice, Jumbo pepperoni slice, 30-inch hand-tossed pizza (for groups)
What Makes it Special: Jumbo slices that function as a full meal, fast.
7.7
A no-frills neighborhood gyro-and-fries stop with classic Chicago “order-at-the-counter” energy and a menu built for cravings. Come here for a straightforward gyro plate and salty sides—eat it hot, and keep expectations modest on ambiance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gyro sandwich, Gyro plate, Fries with mild sauce
What Makes it Special: Classic gyro-and-fries comfort built for quick neighborhood meals.
7.7
A Tri-Taylor Italian-American comfort spot built around jumbo slices and heavy, cheese-forward classics. Best used as a late-friendly “one pizza thing + one sandwich thing” order, where the portions do the work and expectations stay in the traditional lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jumbo slice, Pizza puff, Italian beef sandwich
What Makes it Special: Jumbo-slice, cheese-heavy Italian-American staples with big-portion energy.
7.5
A no-frills counter known more for sandwiches than Italian classics, but it’s one of the few in the ZIP where you’ll still see a lasagna dinner on the menu. Treat the lasagna as a comfort add-on to a bigger, mixed order—this is about practicality and late-friendly convenience over finesse.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mom's lasagna dinner, Philly cheesesteak, Gyro cheeseburger
What Makes it Special: A sandwich-first counter that also offers a classic lasagna dinner in-zip.