20 for ’26: New Dishes to Order for Carryout & Delivery
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It’s a new year and time to discover some new favorites! Check out this list of 20 fresh ideas for what to order for carryout and delivery in 2026, from comfort foods delivered to your desk and must-try mains for easy weeknight meals, to family-style feasts perfect for a night in.
Burgers & Sandwiches | Soups & Bowls | Sushi & Stir Fry | Snacks & Starters | Pasta & Pizza
Steak & Seafood | Desserts
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Bacon, Egg & Cheeseburger from Bub City
If you can’t make it into Bub City for Hangover Happy Hour, the next best thing is to order up this ultimate brunch burger—stacked with two all-beef patties, a fried egg, bacon, American cheese and mayo—for delivery directly to your sofa. If you’re craving something sweet, we strongly recommend tacking on a Golden Fluffy Pancake, too. No judgments!
Order carryout and delivery from Bub City – River North | Order carryout and delivery from Bub City – Rosemont
Chicken Caesar Wrap Special from R.J. Grunts
An online exclusive currently on offer and not to be missed: The Chicken Caesar Wrap. Your favorite salad got a glow-up, and by glow-up, we mean delicious grilled chicken, croutons, romaine, and homemade Caesar dressing are now all neatly wrapped up in a tortilla. This one’s a no-brainer.
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Wagyu Double Cheeseburger from RPM Steak
You’re going to want to make sure to add RPM Steak’s latest update to its Wagyu Double Cheeseburger to your regular carryout rotation. Widely celebrated for its globally sourced wagyu, the restaurant’s luxe burger features two perfectly grilled wagyu patties on a brioche bun piled high with house-made crispy onions, pickles and your choice of cheddar, American, or blue cheese. It’s simply *chef’s kiss*.
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SOUPS & BOWLS
Faroe Islands Salmon Bowl from Ema – Glenview
Chef CJ Jacobson recently debuted this protein-dense bowl on the new lunch menu at the North Shore Mediterranean favorite and features perfectly grilled salmon, seasonal vegetables, heirloom tomato salad, avocado, and basmati lentil rice, served with a lemon vinaigrette. (It feels both healthy and indulgent at once – how does he do that?)
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Rotating Soups from Rotisserie Ema
Warm up all winter long with new soup selections at Rotisserie Ema, the carryout-only, self-serve bar inside Ema – River North! Enjoy rotating, house-made soups, including Chicken & White Bean, Roasted Cauliflower & Celery Root, Tuscan Ribollita and signature creamy Vegan Tomato and Vegan Lentil for $4.95, plus tax (small cup)/$6.95, plus tax (large cup), in addition to your favorite Mediterranean mezze options available to-go every Monday – Friday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Plus, from January 9 – March 20, savor “Soup’s On Fridays*,” when you can fill a small cup with any soup for just $2, plus tax, or large cup for $4, plus tax, at Rotisserie Ema every Friday for slow-simmered comfort on-the-go. Don’t forget the complimentary, fresh-baked house bread for dipping! *Tax applicable. One per person, while supplies last. Menu options subject to change.
Rotisserie Ema is walk-in only for self-serve carryout; click here to learn more
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SUSHI, STIR FRY & NOODLES
Lobster Pad Thai from Crying Tiger
While nothing beats the vibes at Lettuce’s new Southeast Asian hotspot in River North, Crying Tiger just launched carryout and delivery, so you can now order in all of Chef Thai Dang’s Rolled Rice Noodles, Wagyu Short Rib Khao Soi Curry and Lobster Pad Thai your heart desires!
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The CEO Specialty Nigiri from Sushi-san (River North, Lincoln Park, Nashville)
This two-piece nigiri is large and in charge. The CEO, which stands for stands for caviar, egg, and otoro, features fatty bluefin tuna belly topped with royal osetra caviar and shavings of house-cured duck egg, is just one of a range of other specialty nigiri that Sushi-san added to its menu recently, with other unique options including Hokkaido Scallop + Nori Butter, Japanese Yellowtail + Banana Pepper and Golden Eye Snapper + White Soy Ponzu.
Order carryout and delivery from Sushi-san – River North | Order carryout and delivery from Sushi-san – Lincoln Park | Order carryout and delivery from Sushi-san – Nashville
Chef’s Favorites To-Go from Big Bowl (Lincolnshire, Schaumburg, Edina, Ridgedale)
Perfect for busy weeknights, order Big Bowl’s delicious new family package for carryout or delivery, Chef’s Favorites To-Go. Choose two appetizers, two main dishes and one fried rice or noodle dish from a select list of family-style options. Each package serves four people, and is available in Lincolnshire and Schaumburg for $75, plus tax, and in Edina and Ridgedale for $79, plus tax.
Explore the Chef’s Favorites To-Go menu from Big Bowl – Lincolnshire | Explore the Chef’s Favorites To-Go menu from Big Bowl – Schaumburg | Explore the Chef’s Favorites To-Go menu from Big Bowl – Edina | Explore the Chef’s Favorites To-Go menu from Big Bowl – Ridgedale
SNACKS & STARTERS
Bagels from Decker’s Sourdough Bagels
Decker’s Sourdough Bagels rolled onto the booming Chicago bagel scene last October and their pop-ups around town have been selling out ever since! Follow the hand-rolled artisan sourdough bagels from Wildfire Chef Partner Joe Decker on Instagram and never miss your chance to pre-order the crispy on-the-outside, light-and-airy-on-the-inside bagels by the half-dozen or dozen, along with house-made, whipped and flavored cream cheese spreads for carryout and delivery, or walk-up to order single bagels, specialty bagel sandwiches and more!
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Smoked Cheddar Labneh from Aba – Nashville
One of the dishes exclusive to Aba’s new location in Music City has been bringing the heat: Smoked Cheddar Labneh. Order up this colorful starter spread and more California-inspired Mediterranean mezze from the recently opened hotspot in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood.
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Secreto Bao from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Chicago’s original tapas bar is about to turn 40, but it never stops bringing the new! Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! added some delicious new bites to its menu recently, such as these flavorful Secreto Bao with gordal olives and Chinese hot mustard, Hokkaido Scallops, Crispy Artichoke Fritters and Hangar Steak with roasted mushrooms and beef butter. Order up a feast of bite-size tapas and pintxos anytime you need a little snack.
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PASTA & PIZZA
Pizza and Happy-tizers from Happy Camper Pizza – Las Vegas
Whether your plans call for a pizza night in or some party-starting bites, let Happy Camper handle it! The Las Vegas Strip’s popular pizzeria is now offering online ordering for delivery or pickup. From wings and chicken nachos for game day parties to flavorful salads, signature pizzas and the ultra-satisfying Big Happy Burger, an epic meal awaits.
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Fresh Herb Fettuccine Alfredo from il Porcellino
The ultimate comfort food, il Porcellino is now serving a classic fettuccine alfredo done “il Porcellino” style, sprinkled with fresh basil. Order it with a side of Whole Loaf Garlic Bread and Triple Chocolate Cake for a meal like no other.
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Gnocchi Parisienne from Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park & Bethesda
From the flavorful Frisée & Lardon Salad to Classique Steak Frites and elegant Roast Chicken Le Grand Mere, Mon Ami Gabi lets you bring all your French favorites home for carryout and delivery. Don’t miss the newest addition, Gnocchi Parisienne, a decadent vegetarian dish made with artichoke, pine nut, goat cheese, and thyme.
Order carryout and delivery from Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park | Order carryout and delivery from Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda
Tavern-Style Pizza from Saranello’s
Saranello’s in Wheeling now offers tavern-style pizzas for carryout and delivery featuring special crunchy, cracker-like crusts, hand-rolled and made in-house daily. Pizzas are available in 12-inch or 16-inch featuring options like Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, White Truffle Mushroom and Build-Your-Own. Gluten-free options are available.
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STEAK & SEAFOOD
Cowboy Steak from Prime Meats by Lettuce
Last year, Lettuce launched its very own premium, delivery-only butcher shop, Prime Meats by Lettuce, offering steak-lovers throughout Chicagoland the chance to make restaurant-quality cuts in their very own kitchen. Among the most-ordered items is the Cowboy Steak, a 24-oz. bone-in ribeye, dry-aged for 28 days at Master Purveyors. Order it today and make our recipe for Barbecue Cowboy Steak with Broccoli Slaw.
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Familia Fajitas from El Segundo Sol
El Segundo Sol is now offering online ordering for carryout and delivery! From their kitchen to your casa, enjoy your favorites from the Mexican eatery on The Las Vegas Strip, including tacos, fajitas, salads, and more, just a few clicks away, like the Familia Fajitas for 2-3 or 4-5, which includes steak, chicken and shrimp, plus a selection of sides to add-on.
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DESSERTS
Soft-Serve from Sushi-san – Nashville
Sushi-san’s first location outside of Chicago boasts another first for the neighborhood sushi hotspot: A soft-serve window! Stroll up to the Music City location in 12 South to grab a hand-dipped cones and sundaes in flavors such as Hokkaido Vanilla and Pineapple Whip.
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Cookies, Soft-Serve, Shakes & Sundaes from The Cookie Bar by Summer House
Cookies and coffee – an iconic pairing if there ever was one. But The Cookie Bar by Summer House, just off Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s Streeterville, really takes things to the next level. Come for the cookies, stay for the soft-serve, sundaes, and cookie shakes with any cookie blended into vanilla or chocolate soft-serve (a “Crumbler,” if you will) plus hot drip coffee, flavored cold brews with flavored foam toppers, and more.
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Cinnamon Croissant Cookie from Beatrix
The coffee and pastry counter at Beatrix recently launched new freshly-baked items and must-try Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drinks, including the Brookie (chocolate chunk cookie with a dark chocolate brownie baked in the middle), Cinnamon Croissant Cookie and hot or iced Cinnamon Croissant Cookie Latte, S’mores Cookie and hot or iced S’mores Mocha, and the citrus-glazed Candied Orange Scone! There’s something to satisfy any sweet tooth. Pick up a couple of treats and sips to share with your office bestie for an afternoon pick-me-up!
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