Panera Bread
6981 S. Lewis, 499-8808
1624 E. 15th St., 583-5454
Panera Bread is popular for their fresh, preservative-free bagels and specialty spreads. Kick-start your day with their new Jalapeno and Cheddar Bagel Breakfast Sandwich. For a sweeter start to your day, try the new Strawberries and Cream Scone. It's the perfect accompaniment to a morning coffee or an afternoon tea. Also, try the soups in a bread bowl and the plethora of gourmet sandwiches.
MON-SAT 6AM-9PM; SUN 7PM-8PM
Chipotle Mexican Grill
10904 E. 71st St., 459-2464
1623 E. 15th St., 5829005
Chipotle serves a focused menu of tacos, burritos, salads and burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla). Fill any one of these with your choice of cilantro-lime rice, pinot or vegetarian black beans, meat (braised caritas, barbacoa, adobo marinated and grilled chicken or beef all from naturally raised animals) or get it vegetarian style. These burritos get so big you have to learn a special way to eat them.
MON-SUN 11AM-10PM
McGill's
1560 E. 21st St., 742-8080
6058 S. Yale Ave., 388-8080
For more than a decade, romantic couples and celebrating families have been enjoying this dimly lit restaurant. The personal touch and gracious service keep guests returning. McGill's serves the finest prime rib, prime steak or prime seafood. Start out with French onion or lobster bisque soup and for the main course, try the parmesan halibut with lobster sauce. You won't be disappointed.
MON-THUR 11AM-10PM; FRI 11AM-11PM; SAT 5-11PM; SUN 5-9:30PM
Cosmo Café
3334 S. Peoria Ave., 933-4848
Enter the Cosmos. Now located on Brookside, Cosmo Café hasn't lost its touch of good eats at a late-night hour. Devour one of their sophisticated sandwiches (the Cosmo Egg Salad and Cosmo Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches are two favorites), salads and hot entrees with gourmet coffee. Cosmo also has a fully-stocked bar and relaxed and inviting setting, perfect for you late-nighters. Whatever the choice, it's sure to be out of this world.
MON-THURS 11AM-12AM; FRI-SAT 11AM-2AM; SUN 11AM-11PM
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