Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Al Bawadi Grill, O'Shaughnessy's and Hopleaf Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for salad in Chicago. Top-rated salad spots at the right price.
Chicago's Cheap Salad Destinations
Finding a fresh, budget-friendly meal in Chicago is easy with this curated selection of the city's best affordable salads. This diverse collection spans global flavors, featuring everything from Middle Eastern specialties at Al Bawadi Grill and Chinese-inspired bowls at Noodleverse to classic American fare at Little Toasted. Whether you are looking for a quick Mediterranean bite or an elegant French-style salad from La Fournette, these local favorites offer nutritious and satisfying options that won't break the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Salad in Chicago | Top Cheap Spots
- Al Bawadi Grill · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- O'Shaughnessy's · rated 5/5: American.
- Hopleaf Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. · rated 4/5: Italian.
- J.P. Graziano Grocery · rated 4/5: Italian.
- The Garage Bar & Sandwiches · rated 4/5: American.
- Little Toasted · rated 4/5: American.
- The Palm Restaurant · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Just Salads · rated 4/5: American.
- The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Medici Bakery · rated 4/5: Italian.
- La Fournette · rated 4/5: French.
- Bot Bakery · rated 4/5: American.
- Cultivate by Forbidden Root · rated 3/5: American.
- Noodleverse · rated 3/5: Chinese.
- NYC Bagel Deli · rated 3/5: American.
- Pizano's Pizza & Pasta: Italian.
- Goddess and the Baker: American.
- Beatrix: American.
- BLVD: Steakhouse.
- HIDE+SEEK: Mediterranean.
- Goddess And The Baker: American.
- Pazzo's: Italian.
- Giordano's Pizzeria: Italian.
- Caffè Oliva: Mediterranean.
- Caffè Oliva concession: Mediterranean.
- Atwood: American.
- Fleming's: Steakhouse.
- Protein Bar: American.
- Sarpino's Pizzeria: Italian. *.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
