Whether you’re packing a picnic, hosting your next event or grabbing a quick bite, these Chicago dining destinations offer delicious and convenient ready-made meals. From charcuterie boards to locally baked pastries, we’ve compiled the best gourmet grab-and-go cuisine in Chicago.
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2211 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Website
Logan Square cheese shop Beautiful Rind is one to visit for charcuterie essentials, whether you’re looking for cured deli meats, tinned seafood, pickled veggies, indulgent artisan cheeses or other staples. The spot also features a lineup of pre-curated charcuterie boards and flights, plus sandwiches, salads, wine pairings and more.
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Beatrix Market is a top local pick for on-the-go cuisine. It features ready-made sandwiches, soups, chef-prepared salads and an ever-rotating hot bar menu. Visitors can also opt for offerings like signature Beatrix coffee, snack boxes, pastries, cookies, parfaits and more.
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43 E. Ohio St. / Website
When it comes to Roman pizza alla pala, fresh pasta, bite-sized pasticcini and other on-the-go faves, this Italian hotspot has got visitors covered. Swing by the market, counters or cafes to grab a quick bite, whether you’re craving luxe prosciutto di parma, cremini Mushroom-topped capricciosa pizza, lasagne Emiliane or other specialties. Or, start your day off on the right foot with a steaming cup of Lavazza coffee and traditional Italian breakfast staples from Café Lavazza.
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Looking to grab a quick bite? Goddess and The Grocer has locations across the city and features both ready-made favorites and fresh-to-order fare, from seasonal sandwiches and wraps to bowls and salads. Dig into staples like the veggie bagel sandwich, crafted with avocado, tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, red onions and cream cheese, or sample the popular miso chicken salad, topped with rice vermicelli, spicy broccoli, snow peas, kale and miso honey vinaigrette.
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2211 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Website
Swing by this West Loop market and sandwich shop to pick up made-to-order subs, antipasti trays, sweets and authentic Chicago-style Italian fare, from cheesy focaccia bread to fresh-filled cannoli. The spot is also known for its imported cheeses, olives, olive oils, spices, beans and signature JPG Chicago Beef Kit, which includes a recipe card, a bottle of Mezzo Giardiniera and a container of Italian Beef Seasoning.
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2014 W. Wabansia Ave. / Website
Since 2004, this Bucktown neighborhood market has drawn in a crowd of in-the-know locals for its diverse range of meats, cheeses, olives, antipasti, soups and sandwiches. The spot is committed to sourcing local, organic, all-natural, grass-fed and sustainably raised produce and ingredients whenever possible. It offers a deli menu stocked with grab-and-go specialties like roast beef and olive oil-drizzled Vincenzo deli sandwiches, daily-changing bowls of soup and more.
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3501 N. Lincoln Ave. / Website
Open since 1949, this local deli delivers a range of quality, homemade meals for every meat lover, from buffalo wings to chicken pot pie, plus sausages, burgers, smoked deli meats, cheeses and more. Take the stress out of weekly meal prep and pick up pre-made specialties like beef Wellington pie, chicken gumbo and jambalaya, or pay a visit to the sandwich corner to enjoy homemade made-to-order subs from your favorite butchers.
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This contemporary Jewish-style deli is known for its counter-serve classics, such as boiled and baked bagels, hot-smoked pastrami and cured and smoked fish, accompanied by a lineup of decadent housemade pastries, signature sandwiches and rotating specials (think breakfast sandwich trays, lox platters and more). Visit to try the “Grandma Rachel” sandwich with pastrami-spiced turkey, Swiss, pickled red cabbage and Russian dressing on grilled challah, or opt for the ever-so-tasty signature bagel sandwich with house-cured Skuna Bay lox.
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751 S. Dearborn St. / Website
Located in Printer’s Row, Totto’s Market is a beloved spot for everything from pantry essentials to convenient, grab-and-go fare. The spot partners with local purveyors like Publican Quality Bread and Kilgus Family Farmstead to provide fresh, high-caliber cuisine and produce. Enjoy specialties like seasonal soups, salads, sandwiches and pastries, or pick up the ingredients for your next picnic, charcuterie board or night-in.
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