25 Essential St. Charles Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of St. Charles.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Illinois
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Pho 95
Illinois
Simple setting for Vietnamese soups, buns, banh mi, noodle dishes & other classics. Available to-go.
MalyThai | Authentic Fresh Thai Restaurant St. Charles, IL
Illinois
Simply appointed Thai restaurant with a menu of familiar dishes plus a full bar.
Ton-Ichi Ramen
St. Charles, Illinois
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
St. Charles, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
The Graceful Ordinary
St. Charles, Illinois
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
The Office Dining & Spirits
St. Charles, Illinois
Pub with a clubby vibe & huge garden patio turning out New American entrees & beer.
Fry N' Wings St. Charles
St. Charles, Illinois
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Buona
St. Charles, Illinois
Long-standing local chain eatery known for Italian beef sandwiches, plus pizza, burgers & salads.
Puff Shack BBQ
St. Charles, Illinois
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.
Charlie Fox's Pizzeria & Eatery
St. Charles, Illinois
Chicago-style pizza joins diverse comfort food in this big, casual restaurant serving beer & wine.
Portillo's St. Charles
St. Charles, Illinois
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
Alexanders Cafe 64
St. Charles, Illinois
Daytime cafe & bar serving breakfast, sandwiches & cocktails a contemporary space with a fireplace.
Giordano's
St. Charles, Illinois
Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
Dukes Northwoods
St. Charles, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
Smitty's On the Corner
St. Charles, Illinois
Neighborhood cafe offering a wide range of gourmet deli sandwiches, soups & ice cream.
Los Burritos Mexicanos
St. Charles, Illinois
Old-school eatery featuring traditional Mexican comfort food in humble surroundings.
Nuova Italia
St. Charles, Illinois
Wood-fired pizzas, seafood linguini & wine dinners with entertainment, in a cozy spot with a bar.
Soksay Kitchen
St. Charles, Illinois
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards. Parking: Free parking lot.
Fox Social
St. Charles, Illinois
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music.
Teriyaki Madness
St. Charles, Illinois
Cheery counter-serve branch doling out rice & noodle bowls with Asian-style proteins & veggies.
The Jalapeno Grille
St. Charles, Illinois
Diverse Mexican dishes, including breakfast, are served in a quirky space lined with old photos.
The Hive Tavern & Eatery
St. Charles, Illinois
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Arandas Jalisco Tacos
St. Charles, Illinois
No-frills outpost of a long-running Tex-Mex chain specializing in taco-truck fare.
IHOP
St. Charles, Illinois
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.