Baba’s Place
Nosh around the clock at this 24-hour Pakistani spot. Specialties include chicken tika and nihari (boneless beef cooked in special seasonings). 334 W. Chicago Ave. 312-867-7777.
Anichini’s Fasta Food
This is the place for tasty Italian eats made “fasta.” We like the pepper and egg sandwich and pizza by the slice. 601 N. Wells St. 312-664-5558.
Steve’s Place
Remember Miss Flo and the rest of the gang from TV’s “Alice”? Get your fix of gabby waitresses and short-order cooks at this classic greasy spoon. 230 W. Chicago Ave. 312-337-2462.
Rainbow Restaurant
A favorite of cabbies, this down-home diner serves a cheap (if nutritionally lacking) daily special: soup, bread and butter, potatoes and a beverage for $4.75. 708 N. Clark St. 312-787-4499.
Singha Chicago’s Premier Thai Restaurant
If the name doesn’t sell you, then chew on this: All dinner entrees are less than $7, including the house special:
stir-fried basil chicken. 340 N. Clark St. 312-467-0300.
