For many people, when they’re planning for dinner, they think about two options: cook a meal at home or dine out at a restaurant. But, sometimes the perfect compromise is to pick up some takeout food. Luckily, Illinois is full of great restaurants that offer food to go, so you can enjoy delicious food at home – and you don’t have to be the one to cook it!
- Hagel 1891 (Mt. Sterling)
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Hagel 1891/Facebook For the fancier side of takeout food, try this upscale American restaurant. The Brick Chicken is one of their most popular dishes!
115 E. Main Street, Mt. Sterling
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- Rising Sun (Mokena)
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Rising Sun of Mokena/Yelp A favorite among locals, this Chinese spot serves up fresh and authentic eats. There’s a large menu to choose from, but if you’re unsure, just go with a classic like Mongolian Beef.
19215 La Grange Road, Mokena
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- Sam’s Steakhouse (Marshall)
Sam’s Steakhouse
Sam’s Steakhouse Many people like dining in at Sam’s so they can choose their own cut of meat, but your stomach will be equally thrilled with a steak eaten from the comfort of your couch. If you’re looking for something a little less heavy, try the grilled chicken sandwich.
105 W. Trefz Drive, Marshall
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- Alfano’s Pizza (Monmouth)
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Alfano’s Pizza in Monmouth/Facebook This family-run restaurant is known for delicious pizza. The bacon cheeseburger pizza is a popular choice, or order the tacos for something completely different!
206 S. Main Street, Monmouth
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- Don Luna Mexican Restaurant (West Frankfort)
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Jose M B/Yelp One of three locations of this Mexican restaurant, this is the perfect place to grab some food to take home with you. They pride themselves on providing delicious food fast, so it’s great when you’re in a hurry.
1012 W. Main Street, West Frankfort
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- Gia’s Pizza (O’Fallon)
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Gia’s Pizza/Facebook Gia’s has great pizza that should certainly be part of your takeout order. However, locals really rave about their wings; don’t miss out on them!
102 W. State Street, O’Fallon
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- Gill’s Diner (Machesney Park)
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Gills Diner/Facebook Since 1962, Gill’s Diner has been serving classic diner favorites. You’ll see many familiar dishes on their carry out menu; it is absolutely massive.
7834 N. 2nd Street, Machesney Park
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- Druby’s (Shelbyville)
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Druby’s/Facebook From burgers to Mexican dishes to inventive soft serve ice cream flavors, this little spot has it all. Do yourself a favor: order multiple items and have a sampling of each!
520 W. Main Street, Shelbyville
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- Rich’s Pizza (Tinley Park)
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Rich’s Pizza Tinley/Facebook This 2015 Best of Tinley Park Pizza award-winning restaurant is great for popping in to pick up dinner. They have plenty of inventive options, including the Heart Attack Pizza - eat if you dare!
7020 W. 183rd Street, Tinley Park
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- PT’s BBQ (Bloomington)
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PT’s BBQ/Facebook This BBQ spot opened just a few years ago, and was a welcome addition to the town. Grab yourself an ideal game day meal or food for a picnic!
606 N. Clinton Street, Bloomington
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- Walts Pizza (Marion)
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Walts Pizza/Facebook Over two million pizzas have been served at this long-standing joint in southern Illinois, so you know you’re in good hands. Try one of their famous double decker pizzas if you’re really hungry.
213 S. Court Street, Marion
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What are your favorite places for takeout in Illinois? Tell us about them in the comments.
Hagel 1891/Facebook
For the fancier side of takeout food, try this upscale American restaurant. The Brick Chicken is one of their most popular dishes!
115 E. Main Street, Mt. Sterling
More information here
Zomato
Rising Sun of Mokena/Yelp
A favorite among locals, this Chinese spot serves up fresh and authentic eats. There’s a large menu to choose from, but if you’re unsure, just go with a classic like Mongolian Beef.
19215 La Grange Road, Mokena
More information here
Sam’s Steakhouse
Many people like dining in at Sam’s so they can choose their own cut of meat, but your stomach will be equally thrilled with a steak eaten from the comfort of your couch. If you’re looking for something a little less heavy, try the grilled chicken sandwich.
105 W. Trefz Drive, Marshall
More information here
Alfano’s Pizza in Monmouth/Facebook
This family-run restaurant is known for delicious pizza. The bacon cheeseburger pizza is a popular choice, or order the tacos for something completely different!
206 S. Main Street, Monmouth
More information here
Taco Don Luna - West Frankfort/Facebook
Jose M B/Yelp
One of three locations of this Mexican restaurant, this is the perfect place to grab some food to take home with you. They pride themselves on providing delicious food fast, so it’s great when you’re in a hurry.
1012 W. Main Street, West Frankfort
More information here
Gia’s Pizza/Facebook
Gia’s has great pizza that should certainly be part of your takeout order. However, locals really rave about their wings; don’t miss out on them!
102 W. State Street, O’Fallon
More information here
Gills Diner/Facebook
Since 1962, Gill’s Diner has been serving classic diner favorites. You’ll see many familiar dishes on their carry out menu; it is absolutely massive.
7834 N. 2nd Street, Machesney Park
More information here
Druby’s/Facebook
From burgers to Mexican dishes to inventive soft serve ice cream flavors, this little spot has it all. Do yourself a favor: order multiple items and have a sampling of each!
520 W. Main Street, Shelbyville
More information here
Rich’s Pizza Tinley/Facebook
This 2015 Best of Tinley Park Pizza award-winning restaurant is great for popping in to pick up dinner. They have plenty of inventive options, including the Heart Attack Pizza - eat if you dare!
7020 W. 183rd Street, Tinley Park
More information here
PT’s BBQ/Facebook
This BBQ spot opened just a few years ago, and was a welcome addition to the town. Grab yourself an ideal game day meal or food for a picnic!
606 N. Clinton Street, Bloomington
More information here
Walts Pizza/Facebook
Over two million pizzas have been served at this long-standing joint in southern Illinois, so you know you’re in good hands. Try one of their famous double decker pizzas if you’re really hungry.
213 S. Court Street, Marion
More information here
For even more dining hidden gems, check out these 11 Unassuming Restaurants to Add to Your Illinois Dining Bucket List.
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