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S2 Express Grill Downtown

Name: S2 Express Grill Downtown
Address: 420 S Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60605, US
Telephone: (312) 265-0595
Price range: value

Sandwiches•Chicago•value

S2 Express Grill Downtown is one of the best sandwiches restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Here's a Loop secret worth knowing: while the suits clear out of Clark Street, S2 Express Grill is just getting warmed up.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Here's a Loop secret worth knowing: while the suits clear out of Clark Street, S2 Express Grill is just getting warmed up. This Black-owned soul food spot keeps the kitchen running till midnight most nights — and till 3 a.m. on Saturdays, which tells you exactly who it's for. This is post-shift, post-show, post-everything food.\n\nThe lamb chops have built the reputation, and people don't whisper about them — they evangelize. But the move that wins me over is the supporting cast: lemon pepper catfish, loaded cheese fries that actually hold their crisp under the toppings, and Philly egg rolls that are exactly the kind of late-night handheld nonsense I respect. Shrimp and grits run $14.99, jumbo shrimp around $15.99, and there's a lobster tail at $18.99 if you're feeling flush.\n\nReckon on $30–50 a head if you go big. For a downtown address with these hours, that's honest. No pretension, no white tablecloths — just a warm room and a kitchen that doesn't quit when everyone else has gone home.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Google 9.8 from 2,345 reviews

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dinner and classic

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Good value

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Chicago | 420 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Price

Good value

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8.0/10

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(312) 265-0595

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Lamb Chops

Lemon Pepper Catfish

Loaded Cheese Fries

Philly Egg Rolls

Shrimp and Grits

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What makes S2 Express Grill Downtown worth the move

S2 Express Grill Downtown is a reliable sandwiches choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 2,345 Google reviews.

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9.8 from 2,345 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and classic

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Sandwiches in Chicago

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Good value

Best for

classic dinner local

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Google rating: 9.8 from 2,345 reviews

Price point: value

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Address: 420 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Phone: (312) 265-0595
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.0/10
Google rating: 9.8 (2,345 reviews)
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does S2 Express Grill Downtown serve?

S2 Express Grill Downtown is a Sandwiches restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Here's a Loop secret worth knowing: while the suits clear out of Clark Street, S2 Express Grill is just getting warmed up.

What is S2 Express Grill Downtown best for?

S2 Express Grill Downtown is best for classic, dinner, local. S2 Express Grill Downtown is a reliable sandwiches choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 2,345 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at S2 Express Grill Downtown?

S2 Express Grill Downtown is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.8 from 2,345 reviews

What should I order at S2 Express Grill Downtown?

Start with Lamb Chops, Lemon Pepper Catfish, Loaded Cheese Fries and Philly Egg Rolls. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is S2 Express Grill Downtown worth visiting?

S2 Express Grill Downtown holds a 9.8 Google rating from 2,345 reviews. S2 Express Grill Downtown is a reliable sandwiches choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 2,345 Google reviews.

Where is S2 Express Grill Downtown located?

S2 Express Grill Downtown is located at 420 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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