Goodwin's Restaurants
Laverne B · 108 Google reviewsGoodwin's Restaurants — reliable american in River North that keeps people coming back. Clean, bright flavors from quality ingredients. "Their menu is a testament to fresh, quality ingredients and creativity" — Bridget Bell [$$, patio]
What 160 diners keep saying
What 160 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I get lunch from here almost every day through Ritual. The food feels fresh and well prepared. The pasta salad while simple is great.”
“This restaurant is a fantastic place for a relaxed 😎 and delicious meal. The atmosphere is warm and welcome, and the food tastes fresh and homemade. I really enjoyed the classic American dishes, especially the chicken and sandwiches. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better”
“Goodwin’s is a great spot to grab a fresh, delicious breakfast or a quick lunch. They also offer catering. Everything is well made, and the menu has something for everyone. The space itself is beautiful, bright, welcoming, and a really nice place to relax or hang out. Friendly, hard working staff. They’ve recently added a happy hour, which is a fantastic bonus. I highly recommend stopping by and checking it out.”
“If you haven’t been to Goodwins yet, you’re seriously missing out. It’s this hidden gem inside an office building, and honestly, walking in made my whole day better. The service was impeccable and super fast, but the food? Perfection. I got the Summer Salad and every single berry was perfectly ripe. They have two full pages of different salads—the variety is massive. I had it for lunch AND dinner and still have leftovers! I also tried the Macadamia Nut Marshmallow Coffee and it was so unique—nutty, sweet, and came with two vegan marshmallows that were actually yummy and fluffy. If you’re vegan, they have tons of bakery options for you, too. The Deals: $2 Muffin Days (wow, such a steal!) Awesome Happy Hour specials The owner and his son are the hardest working people and the staff is incredibly friendly. I’m definitely making this my daily go-to spot—I can't wait to try every single drink on the menu.”
“I had a delicious pomegranate matcha created by Evan! Very fresh and refreshing!”
“Great place for a soup and sandwich. It is always fresh and tasty.”
“Came right before closing time. Recommend the garden vegetable soup. The turkey reuben is great. There are so many options.(Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options)”
“I think I messed up… Goodwin’s has so many great options and I decided to order the sandwich with turkey and sour cream! The Nogales sandwich features an interesting combination that I have no idea why I ordered. It was good and showcase delicious meat, but there are so many better options like the Cuban Reuben or any traditional sandwich. The service was great and the owner is very welcoming. The atmosphere is free but a little contrasting, with the green apple logo contrasting the decorations that include surfboards. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Goodwin’s and will be back to try another sandwich. For now, I give Goodwin’s 4 stars!”
“I get a free Grubhub delivery at work. Today I selected Goodwin's. I ordered the Sea Breeze Salad. It came in a study container, and was a generous portion. Looks and tastes delicious. But it was 30 minutes late. Don't know if the problem was Goodwin's or Grubhub. As I sit here eating and writing this review, I will order from them again. I have ordered a couple more times. In every case the order came late. Today I was there as the order was laid out, the bag with my soup was not labeled with my name or the contents. The cookies and chips people had ordered were also unlabeled and all in one bag. I will NOT be ordering from them again. It is a large order, we had a lot of people order from them. But the delay and difficulties getting the right order are not worth the tasty food.”
“Very friendly and kind staff. Made me feel home. Got a chicken sandwich with ginger tea for a quick lunch.”
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