Best Cures for the Munchies
A guide to everything craveable and shareable
When the inevitable munchies hit, cure your cravings with something sweet, cheesy, or anything in-between! Here is a roundup of our favorite savory and sweet snacks.
Pizza
Looking for pizza goodness? From Deep Dish at Beatrix Market, Roman-style at Osteria Via Stato and the new Tavern-Style at Saranello’s, here’s our guide to our favorite pizza.
Tacos
If tacos are what you’re craving, Tallboy Taco has got you covered with a variety of taco options like the Carne Asada Taco, Crispy Beef, Pork Al Pastor and so many more. Pro tip: Every Sunday, grab tacos for $3, plus tax, for dine-in only. Order Tallboy Taco for carryout or delivery here.
For more taco options near you, check out our taco guide.
Dips
When the munchies strike, there’s no better cure than a craveable, shareable dip like the Crab Rangoon Dip at Gus’ Sip & Dip. With plenty of dips and dipped sandwiches to choose from, Gus’ kitchen stays open late—until 12:00 AM Sunday – Thursday, and 1:00 AM Friday and Saturday! Gus’ Sip & Dip is first come, first served.
Try these dip recipes at home.
Nachos
Craving buffalo wings AND nachos? Go ahead and have both with R.J. Grunts’ Buffalo Chicken Nachos with two melted cheeses, lettuce, tomato and zesty ranch. Opened in 1971, R.J. Grunts exudes the funky, devil-may-care lifestyle of the 70s in its style, décor, music and menu. You’ll feel right at home here. Order online from R.J. Grunts. or make a reservation at R.J. Grunts.
Pro tip: The Famous Pulled Chicken Nachos from Hub 51 (RIP) are now available at Bub City!
Piled high and delicious, nosh on these nachos at a Lettuce spot near you.
Wings & Chicken Tendies
Bub City’s new Party Wings are slightly crunchy and the perfect size to cure your munchies! Your choice of a small (10-12-piece) or large (16-18-piece) wing basket comes in mild buffalo, spicy, or o.g. smoked style and is served with celery and ranch or Bub’s White Lightning Sauce.
Order online from Bub City – Chicago or make a reservation at Bub City – Chicago.
Order online from Bub City – Rosemont or make a reservation at Bub City – Rosemont.
Potstickers & Ramen
Potstickers from Big Bowl come in packs of six, in vegetable, chicken or a combination of both! Served with ginger-soy dipping sauce, these potstickers have just the right sweet and savory flavor balance to satisfy any craving. Order from the Big Bowl nearest you or make a reservation.
Nothing like a steaming bowl of Sumo Ramen, the biggest bowl on the Ramen-san menu, to satisfy your munchies. Packed with rich 10-Hour Tonkotsu broth, pork chashu, XO Wontons and a spicy crushed egg, this bowl is the definition of satisfying. Make a reservation or order carryout and delivery from the Ramen-san location nearest you.
Cookies
From chocolate chip to peanut butter, Summer House‘s oversized cookies will satisfy any sweet tooth. Make a reservation at the Summer House location nearest you or order carryout and delivery from the Summer House location nearest you.
Live in Chicago? Here are all our Chicago favorite cookies.
Cake & Pies
If you are more of the pie-type, from Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab’s Chocolate Fudge Pie to RPM Seafood’s Peanut Butter Pie, you are sure to find a slice you crave in our best pies guide.
Cheese Curds & Mozz Sticks
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge’s iconic Wisconsin Cheese Curds, coated in a house-recipe crumb and filled with ooey, gooey white and yellow cheddar, will cure all your munchies, plus they come with buttermilk ranch dressing perfect for dipping. Need something meaty? Go for their classic Baby Back Ribs or the Creekstone Beef Ribs. Make a reservation at L. Woods or order carryout or delivery from L. Woods.
From the fried to the dip-able, check out our All-Star Starters here.
Burgers & Two-Handed Sandwiches
RPM Steak’s Wagyu Double Cheeseburger is an elevated take on a familiar favorite. Made with freshly ground Imperial Wagyu beef, choice of cheddar or blue cheese,crispy onions, housemade special sauce and pickles on a hand-crafted brioche bun, served with seasoned French fries. Make a reservation at RPM Steak | Order carryout and delivery from RPM Steak
Your Lettuce burger hit list is here.
For when you don’t want to just order up a straight grilled cheese, but are looking for the perfect crunch of the bread and a gooey center, try Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s Brunch Bikini Sandwich made with jamón serrano, scrambled egg, manchego cream and piperrada. Make a brunch reservation at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Make this Spanish riff on an adult grilled cheese! Here’s the recipe for Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s Pressed Bikini Sandwich.
Fries
Want some fries to enjoy with that burger or eat on their own? The Beatrix Kennebec Fries with crispy lemons and chilis, served with a side of lemon aioli mayo, are sure to hit the spot! Make a reservation or order carryout and delivery from the Beatrix location nearest you
For more delicious fries, here’s our guide to where to eat the best fries at Lettuce restaurants near you.
Meatballs, Pasta & Garlic Bread
Sometimes the only cure for the munchies is a hearty plate of meatballs. Pizzeria Portofino’s Prime Beef Meatball is giant ball of goodness made with six ounces of braised prime beef served in marinara sauce and garnished with grated parmesan, chili flakes and fresh basil. Find more meatball options near you, check out our guide.
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino or order carryout and delivery from Pizzeria Portofino.
Antico Posto is known for its classic Italian cuisine and the pasta is always a cure for the munchies. Order up the Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Angel Hair Pomodoro and Spaghetti Bolognese. To explore more pasta dishes to try when you are looking to carb-load, click here.
Make a reservation at Antico Posto or order carryout and delivery from Antico Posto.
Garlic bread lovers rejoice, you won’t be able to stop yourself from reaching out for another piece with il Porcellino’s Whole Loaf Garlic Bread – a freshly baked ciabatta loaf brushed with fresh garlic, sprinkled with parmesan cheese, and finished table-side with hot garlic butter. Make a reservation at il Porcellino or order carryout and delivery from il Porcellino.
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