It's been months since going outside seemed like fun, which means you've probably exhausted your go-to delivery spots and best slow cooker recipes by now. These fresh options are ready to deliver you from dinner boredom-no puffer coat required.
SOUTHERN & BARBECUE
Moxee
724 W. Maxwell St. 312-243-3660
Delivery area: Chicago Avenue to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, 39th Street to the south and Western Avenue to the west.
Details: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11:30-9 p.m. Sunday with a $15 minimum and $3-$5 delivery fee depending on distance.
Popular picks: The chicken and andouille sausage gumbo ($5-$7) features made with hickory smoked pulled chicken, housemade sausage and okra. For an entree, go for the half slab of baby back ribs ($14), which includes two sides with options including red beans and rice and horseradish mashed potatoes. Sweeten your meal with a slice of key lime pie ($5).
To order: Call the number above or go to moxeerestaurant.com.
Husky Hog Bar-B-Que
335 W. 31st St. 773-442-2769
Delivery area: Lake Street to the north, Lake Shore Drive to the east, 63rd Street to the south and Western Avenue to the west.
Details: Available 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday with a $20 minimum and $3.50-$5.50 delivery fee based on distance.
Popular picks: The loaded tots ($15), dry rub-coated tater tots topped with mac 'n' cheese, smoked panko breadcrumbs, a quarter-pound of pulled pork, barbecue sauce and dill peppers, are especially popular with college students, while groups order brisket, pulled pork and shredded chicken by the pound served with slider or hamburger buns ($18-$20).
To order: Call 773-250-0704 or go to huskyhogbbq.com.
The Roost Carolina Kitchen
1467 W. Irving Park Road 312-261-5564
Delivery area: Lawrence Avenue to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Armitage Avenue to the south and Western Avenue to the west.
Details: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday with a $10 minimum and $1 delivery fee.
Popular picks: Most people opt for the half bird ($13), four pieces of fried chicken served with two sides such as cucumber coleslaw, mac 'n' cheese or bread pudding. The spicy chicken biscuits ($9) is another top pick. The spicy fried chicken served on a buttermilk biscut topped with your choice of sharp cheddar cheese, coleslaw, pickles or chipotle-buttermilk ranch also comes with two sides.
To order: Call the number above or go to theroostcarolinakitchen.com.
Dove's Luncheonette
1545 N. Damen Ave. 773-645-4060
Delivery area: Logan Boulevard to the north, Kennedy Expressway to the east, Kinzie Street to the south and Kedzie Avenue to the west.
Details: 3-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 3-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a $10 minimum and a $1 delivery fee.
Popular picks: The chicken-fried chicken ($15) comes with chorizo verde gravy with sweet peas and pearl onions, with the chiles rellenos ($13) are made with Anaheim peppers, chayote squash, pickled chilis and tomato-serrano broth.
To order: Call the number above or go to doveschicago.com.
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Blue Door Farm Stand
843 W. Armitage Ave. 773-935-2583
Delivery area: Devon Avenue to the north, Lake Shore Drive to the east, 35th Street to the south and Kedzie Avenue to the west.
Details: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily with no minimum and a $7-$14 delivery fee depending on distance.
Popular picks: The most popular items from the dining room are also the top delivery sellers: fig and arugula grilled cheese ($10) served on multigrain bread with a mix of goat, havarti, swiss and gruyere cheese, or the brussels and kale salad ($11), which includes shaved sprouts, kale, bacon, almonds and parmesan tossed in a maple-tahini dressing.
To order: Call the number above or go to bluedoorfarmstand.com.
Leghorn Cafe
600 N. LaSalle St. 312-944-4444
Delivery area: North Avenue to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Roosevelt Road to the south and Halsted Street to the west.
Details: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with no minimum and a $6 delivery fee.
Popular picks: The fried chicken sandwiches ($8) are customized with your choice of breast or thigh meat served on a bun or biscuit with sauce options such as kimchi barbecue sauce or blue cheese dressing. For a side, try the signature umami fries topped with seaweed, garlic and worcestershire sauce or green chili hush puppies (both $4).
To order: Call the number above or go to leghornchicken.com.
Whisk
2018 W. Chicago Ave. 773-252-9060
Delivery area: North Avenue to the north, Halsted Street to the east, Grand Avenue to the south and California Avenue to the west.
Details: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily with a $10 minimum and $1 delivery fee.
Popular picks: The restaurant invested heavily in takeout containers to ensure fare you might not think would travel well gets to you intact, so you can indulge in the Ron Swanson burger ($18) a half-pound burger wrapped in a pound of bacon topped with four ounces of bacon mayo and served on a potato bun with fries. For brunch, opt for the salted caramel pancakes with white chocolate sauce or the banana bread pancakes (both $12).
To order: Call the number above or go to whiskchicago.com.
Frank Meats Patty
3324 N. California Ave. 773-482-1000
Delivery area: Montrose Avenue to the north, Ashland Avenue to the east, Armitage Avenue to the south and Pulaski Road to the west.
Details: 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily with a $15 minimum and $3 delivery fee.
Popular picks: The mac 'n' cheese mixed with chopped char dog ($9) is a hit, as is the Fatso's Secret Shrimp po' boy ($9), jumbo fried shrimp, housemade coleslaw, tomato and pickle served on French bread with shoestring fries and cheddar cheese.
To order: Call the number above.
Rocks Northcenter
4138 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-857-1793
Delivery area: Lawrence Avenue to the north, Sheridan Road to the east, Diversey Avenue to the south and Western Avenue to the west.
Details: Available 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily with a $10 minimum and $1 delivery fee.
Popular picks: The Rocks burger features eight ounces of beef topped with crispy bacon, pepper jack cheese and onion strings served on a pretzel roll with a side of giardiniera ($13), while the Leroy Brown sandwich ($12) piles barbecued pulled pork, housemade mac 'n' cheese, cheddar, provolone and onion strings on Texas toast.
To order: Go to grubhub.com.
PIZZA & ITALIAN
Parlor Pizza Bar
108 N. Green St. 312-600-6090
Delivery area: Chicago Avenue to the north, Michigan Avenue to the east, Van Buren Street to the south and Ashland Avenue to the west.
Details: Available 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday with a $20 minimum and $5 delivery fee. Pizzas are delivered uncut unless you request otherwise.
Popular picks: The Cheesus, Mary & Joseph pizza ($15) is loaded with smoked mozzarella, white cheddar, ricotta, parmesan, minced garlic and oregano, and the Burrata Be Kidding Me pizza features the namesake cheese along with arugula, lemon vinaigrette and white truffle oil.
To order: Call the number above or go to parlorchicago.com.
Elio Pizza on Fire
2360 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-649-1000
Delivery area: Sheridan Road to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Chicago Avenue to the south and Western Avenue to the west.
Details: Available 4-10 p.m. Sunday, 3-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday with no minimum and a $4 delivery fee.
Popular picks: The margherita pizza ($10.75) is topped with plum tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil and the Hawaiian ($11.75) features the same tomatoes and mozzarella plus ham and pineapple.
To order: Call the number above or go to eliopizzaonfire.com.
Ciao Bella
3737 W. Lawrence Ave. 773-236-8799
Delivery area: Devon Avenue to the north, Ashland Avenue to the east, Diversey Boulevard to the south and Central Avenue to the west.
Details: 3-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3-11 p.m. Friday through Saturday and 3-9 p.m. Sunday with no minimum or delivery fee.
Popular picks: The Capricciosa pizza ($13) is topped with artichokes, olives, prosciutto and anchovies, while the Mare e Monti ($14) features shrimp and mushrooms.
To order: Call the number above or go to grubhub.com.
A10 Hyde Park
1462 E. 53rd St. 773-288-1010
Delivery area: 47th Street to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, 63rd Street to the south and Cottage Grove Avenue to the west.
Details: 4-8:30 p.m. Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 4-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a $15 minimum and $6 delivery fee.
Popular picks: The top sellers are also the stars of the restaurant's dine-in service: bucatini carbonara ($20) made with guanciale, and pizzas topped with bacon, caramelized onion and creme fraiche, or spinach, feta, garlic chips and pickled shallots (both $8).
To order: Call the number above or go to grubhub.com.
CHINESE, JAPANESE & THAI
Yum Cha
333 E. Randolph St. 312-946-8885
Delivery area: Division Street to the north, Lake Shore Drive to the east, Van Buren Street to the south and Halsted Avenue to the west.
Details: 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with no minimum and a $9.50 delivery fee.
Popular picks: Opt for dim sum such as chicken and chive potstickers ($6) or go for a signature entree such as the Yum Cha fried rice ($15), which blends barbecue pork, shrimp and egg, or Mongolian beef ($16) with scallions and crispy noodle.
To order: Call 312-755-1777 or go to yumchachicago.com.
Ramen-San
59 W. Hubbard St. 312-377-9950
Delivery area: Thorndale Avenue to the north, Canal Street to the east, Van Buren Street to the south and Western Avenue to the west.
Details: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday with a $25 minimum and $5 delivery fee.
Popular picks: Warm up with a bowl of spicy miso ramen ($15) with ground pork, napa cabbage and chilis, the tonkatsu ramen ($14) with pork and molten egg, or the shio ramen ($13), molten egg, tofu and seaweed in a chicken broth.
To order: Call the number above or go to ramensan.com.
Niu B
888 S. Michigan Ave. 312-922-1127
Delivery area: Grand Avenue to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Cermak Road to the south and Racine Avenue to the west.
Details: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday with a $15 minimum and $2.50 delivery fee.
Popular picks: The Sexy Mexican maki ($12) features shrimp, spicy shredded crab, jalapeno, avocado and sriracha, while the Mellow Yellow roll ($14) contains salmon, tempura crunch, avocado, spicy mayo, sliced mango and ginger sauce.
To order: Call the number above or go to grubhub.com.
Rice Cafe
2203 N. Clybourn Ave. 773-661-6518
Delivery area: Addison Street to the north, Lake Shore Drive to the east, Division Street to the south and Western Avenue to the west.
Details: 11:30 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, and 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a $15 minimum and $3 delivery fee.
Popular picks: The duck curry ($12) features roasted duck in a red curry with pineapple and tomato and a side of brown or jasmine rice, and the sumo maki ($16) is a roll of spicy lobster meat, avocado and jalapeno topped with seared salmon, spicy mayo and eel sauce.
To order: Call the number above or go to ricecafechicago.net.
POLISH
Polak Eatery
1043 N. California Ave. 312-675-8385
Delivery area: Fullerton Avenue to the north, Halsted Street to the east, Washington Street to the south and Kimball Avenue to the west.
Details: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday with a $15 minimum and $2 delivery fee.
Popular picks: Most people opt for the pierogi feast ($20), a meal for two that that includes your choice of 12 pierogi (beef, spinach or cheese), two polish sausages, a giant cookie, two sodas. Pierogi toppings-sour cream, bacon and sauerkraut-are also included.
To order: Call the number above or go to polakeatery.com.
SEAFOOD
Brown Bag Seafood Co.
340 E. Randolph St. 312-496-3999
Delivery area: Addison Street to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, 18th Street to the south and California Avenue to the west.
Details: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday with no minimum and an $8 delivery free. Delivery is free with an order of $35 or more.
Popular picks: All the dishes can be made into a taco, sandwich, salad or power box-with spinach, quinoa and brown rice-but the most popular combinations are the salmon power box ($11), crispy shrimp tacos ($12) and blackened fish sub ($9). Add truffle-parmesan tots to any dish for $1.50.
To order: Call the number above or go to brownbagseafood.com.
VEGETARIAN
Owen & Alchemy
2355 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-3444
Delivery area: Irving Park Road to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Division Street to the south and Kimball Avenue to the west.
Details: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily with no minimum and a $5-$20 delivery fee depending on distance.
Popular picks: Order bowls filled with cashew yogurt, coconut milk, banana, chia seeds and shredded coconut ($12), or kale, acai berry, almond butter, blueberry, dates and hemp seed ($11).
To order: Call the number above or go to owenandalchemy.com