Cheap Eats

1. MacArthur's
5412 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
Generous portions of soul food at a nice price make this cafeteria a West Side favorite.

2. Opart Thai House Restaurant
4658 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Laid-back Thai spot in Lincoln Square boasts an extensive menu and great value.

3. Perry's
174 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
This Loop legend builds sandwiches so big--and so good--that nobody minds the line out the door.

4. Potbelly Sandwich Works
2264 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Tasty baked sandwiches served in a charming, antique-filled setting.

5. Pompei Bakery
1531 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL

6. Gene & Jude's Red Hot Stand
2720 River Rd, River Grove, IL
Hot-dog lovers drive from miles around for Chicago-style franks at this bare-bones stand near O'Hare.

7. Pasta Bowl
2434 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Fresh pasta and sandwiches at cheap prices make this a favorite for young Lincoln Parkers.

8. Penny's Noodle Shop
3400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
Bold, Asian flavors and bargain prices make this neighborhood joint hot with the locals.

9. Thai Bowl
1049 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL

10. Mr. Beef
666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL
A celebrity favorite, the Italian beef sandwich at this no-nonsense joint is out of this world.

According to City Search: http://chicago.citysearch.com/bestof...005/cheap_eats

So I was jonesen for some soul food as I�ve been pretty whitebread recently.

An associate recommended MacArthur�s and after seeing it posted as one of the Cheap Eats by City Search, it was time to go.

Smothered this, BBQ that, yams, greens, all the soul one could ask for.

I had the smothered pork chops w/collared greens, mac n� cheese and for dessert the sliced bananas and �nilla wafers with banana pudding (all mixed together).

Client had the smothered chicken w/potato salad.

Both came with a cornbread muffin (a little dry, my only complaint).

This food is stick to your ribs good, real home cooking.

Thank God they have take out containers placed around the restaurant, there is NO WAY I was going to finish this good meal.

The restaurant is well staffed, clean, with off the street parking next to it. Oh and it is cheap good.

More details and menus at http://www.macarthursrestaurant.com/photos.htm

How can I not throw in Hot Doug's in here? Fantastic hot dogs and great service. Plus Duck Fat Fries on Friday and Saturday!

What else...
Arturo's Tacos is a great late-night taco fix. Armitage and Western, 24 hours, beer served until late. Dirt cheap, too.