7 on State

The service was amazing. There were two cashiers, Sheila B. and Sharon. They worked together and brought the line down pretty quickly. I was on the line for the register of Sheila B. We ordered some tacos. She was fast, accurate, and patient with us. I think 2 tacos with everything for $9 is pretty cheap. The food was hot and fresh. The area was clean as well as the tables and chairs. The name of this restaurant is called Seven On State. It is located on the 7th floor of the Macy store located 111 North State Street Chicago, IL 60602. If you're shopping at Macy's, don't forget to stop by for a quick lunch.

There's only 3 vendors here, each with a good round of options to choose from. Given Macy's is a department store, I wasn't expecting a full-decked food court like in other malls, and that's fine. Just about anything here will get you by just fine. Sometimes I go here for lunch on my work break since I work in the building. Wait times are nice and snappy, and you get free refills if you get a fountain drink. I've ordered the Chicago Dog, chicken tenders, Nashville chicken sandwich, and the cheeseburger a few times from here, each served with a handful of fries. The longest I've had to wait for an order is when I get the cheeseburger, which of course varies by how you like it done. They're all tasty and filling- I don't think you can go wrong with any order.

Hit up 7 on State on the 7th floor of Macy’s—grabbed Frontera’s chicken torta and a flat grilled steak salad from the chef stations, spent about $22. Food was legit—torta had a great kick and the steak salad was hella fresh. Sleek spot with big windows and chill vibes. Quick service, friendly staff, perfect refuel after shopping downtown. Will def be back!

Terrible hours of operation, and the hours are inconsistent. One day they close at 5, and then out of no where they close at 3. They are only open for 3 hours most time which is Ridiculous. If they can’t provide normal business hours, they shouldn’t be open at all

Tried the taco stand and the food was awful. Seven on State is a shell of what it used to be. Macy's has gotten rid of all of their decent dining options.

Food was fresh and fast at low price with a great view and very friendly staff.

Sure this place isn't what it used to be but I still think it's really slept on - there are still 3 solid places here to eat! If you're out on state street before 2pm shopping it's a good place to go. I like the taco spot - the green bowls are $12ish including tax and really substantial.

This is a little gem in Macy's. 7th for in the food court. This section has meals that are all 7 dollars. Plus they are good and good portions. The potato salad had potatoes that weren't cooked all the way and it was kind of runny. Not my favorite but.... The protein bowl, the pulled pork sandwiche and chicken sandwiches are very good. Oh, and with your recipe 1 dollar scoop of ice-cream. The cookies are really good, too.

I love finding food courts around The Loop. They have Friday deals. Basically each is buy two pre-selected items and get a free drink. It's got Marc Samuelsson's burger place and a salad/sandwich place and some Mexican food. It's all really good quality because obviously it's on the 7th floor of Macy's. Expect worth the taste = worth the price. During the lunch rush, it is so busy! I went after 1pm and it was empty. I walked right up to order with no problem! Definitely worth going to!

2020/02/17 Nice food court with great variety of choices. Good views and few customers on the afternoon I went.

Came here after shopping at Macy's. Cute and classy space with nice food options. Location- 7th Floor of Macy's past the Walnut Room Restaurant. There are many tables near the windows and surrounding the floor-it is clean, well maintained, and spacious whether you are eating alone or with others. Food Options- There are many different kiosks with burgers, Mexican food, etc. I chose to order from the Macy's SALADS Kiosk I ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad which came with a pretzel roll and butter. It was a substantial size....asked for extra dressing on the side-wish is had more dressing mixed in with the greens. Overall the salad was standard fare-nothing exceptional for the price and it seemed to take a long time to make, which is odd for a salad. FYI-They offer culinary courses on this floor from tacos to barbecue and beer, party bites, a pasta class, and kids cooking class too...see picture. I think this is a great idea!

I've been coming here for years. Since I no longer work downtown, I don't come here very often. Sadly, the last few times I came for lunch, it was pretty empty. This is noontime the busiest time anywhere downtown. I'm not sure why. The food is still freshly prepared and delicious. The addition of under 7 (all items under $7) is fabulous. So far I've had the barbecue pork sandwich and the turkey (freshly carved) blt. Both were loaded with meat and delicious. I've only gotten the freshly made chips. Next time I'll try the potato salad. Plus you can choose from Rick Bayless, Marc Samuelsson for the best burgers, and Tabo sushi and noodles. All at an excellent price. You can sit by a window to catch loop views while eating. I've always found the staff friendly and accommodating.

With weekday specials, working WiFi, clean tables and chairs, and a staff who brings you water... I will be here more often when in the area. Plus, the rewards program now rewards you sooner ($50 = 50 points = $5 off next purchase. 5 meals. 10% savings.) GRANDMA's CHICKEN SOUP was hearty with firm noodles. Good soup base. CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT was a tad sweet, but it balances out with spicy crunchy thick PEPPER CRINKLE FRIES.

The food court is nice with lots of options, prices are pretty good as well. The salad i had was ok nothing that I have to have again but it was good. The lettuce seems a bit old and they tried to overshadow it with the dressing. My complaint was more about the upkeep of Macy's. You walk in and all the details are on xmas and decor. You travel from floor to floor and everything is infused with holiday. I was there for a walk through of the culinary studio where I am having an event. Well the upkeep on the 7th floor is HORRIBLE. First the women bathroom. You have go to be kidding me. Its disgusting. The stalls are old and dirty, the ceiling is literally failing apart and open. YOU CAN SEE THE PIPES AND EVERYTHING IN THE CEILING. It needs some serious TLC and updates. Come on Macy's you have to do better. All the effort and money put into the holiday decor should be shared on the restrooms. Has no one complained about this?? I am not a huge Macy's fan don't typically shop there but I expected more. We look at the Narcisse room and for what they are charging people to rent this they should be a shame. The paint is off on the walls and ceiling. Its old and needs updating. Do better!

Restaurant Review High class food court! Don't complain of the price if you head upstairs to have lunch, there is always the Macy's food court in the basement. This "food hall" is only open from 11 AM to 3 PM Monday thru Saturdays. There are multiple individual stations from salads/soup, noodles by Takashi, Marc Burger, and Frontera Fresco. Usually this place i bustling at lunch and slightly more expensive than McDonald value meals. Check out my individual reviews of the restaurants to get more details! Pro- great high class lunch options, quick service. Highly recommend Frontera fresco and Marc Burger Con- VERY LIMITED HOURS 11 AM - 3 PM Mon-Sat Hidden deal- Obtain the frequent lunch card that allows you a free meal after 8 hole punches I believe

This location will be reopening on Tuesday Aug 4 with limited service in told. Only the Chicago Grill (previously in the lower level) and State on Taco will be opening. This info is subject to with Covid 19 restrictions. Put your masks on people! Once businesses pick up, I'm told other restaurants here will be added/ reopening. So come support them here. Limited seating for proper spacing. Online orders are probably preferred to cut down on contact and increase safety.

Very nice and simple food court. It isn't a food court like in a mall, but more in the sense of cafeteria where they have a salad section, soup, burger, noodles, and so on. All food is made to order (well almost) and while basic, prices are bad and the options are good. Got a Barbecue Bacon Burger with chips (on the sandwich, is how it is served) and some seasoned fries. The fries were a bit cold, but the seasoning was nice and if the fries had been a little warmer, would have been perfect. Burger was decent, good size for the price, and bun was nothing to write home about. Also, they give you two straps of regular bacon, so if you are big bacon person, not a lot for the size of the burger. The drink is a bit pricey too. A little over two dollars for a 12.-14 Oz on fill drink. Not bad, but not great. Service was okay an what you would expect from a place like it. As stated, meal was fine. Could have been better, but could have been worse.

This is a nice place to eat, but occasionally they miss a little on quality. But, generally i would consider this a hidden gem. Today i had Japanese at TABO Sushi & Noodles The sushi was good and the potstickers were ok. Not overall impressed with the server. She would not be rushed :) Love Frontera Fresco and Marc burger - just a great place for lunch. Marcus Samuelson is a great chef and really enjoy his burger. And Rick Ballas is just awesome. Definitely a must try place.

The chipotle chicken torta was so good! I couldn't think of another meal I would rather have! I would die for one of those right now! Seven is the place to be! You know that they have you covered!

Located on the 7th floor of Macy's is the Seven on State food court. I venture over here for lunch from time to time. Multiple options, convenient location (can be accessed via the pedway), and overall decent lunch spot. I primarily eat at Marc burger or Frontera Fresco, although I've been to the salad counter for a really good Chicken panzanella salad. Marc Burger - Burgers, fried chicken sandwich, grilled fish sandwich, and black bean burger are all good. I especially enjoy the garlic and cracked pepper fries which comes with every sandwich. The fish sandwich is marinated in a soy based marinade and extremely flavorful. The fish was flaky and light. The fried chicken sandwich is huge and served with a curry mayo. The black bean burger is seasoned well and not too soggy. I particularly like the caramelized onions that are served on top of the black bean burger. Frontera - The last time I ordered the shrimp torta and a side of guacamole and chips. The torta is fantastic and comes with garlic shrimp, goat cheese, black beans, argula and lime on a chewy bun. The chipotle chicken torta - Poblano rajas, goat cheese, smoky garlic mojo, black beans, wild arugula, lime is equally delicious, but a bit spicy for my liking. Their quesadillas and huaraches (served with a small side salad) are decent, but not my favorite. The huarahces are sorta like a flatbread but made of masa and heavier. A Frontera lunch with a side of guacamole and chips can run near $18, but you won't leave disappointed. *Update* I tried the Cuban torta and was not a fan. The sliced pork was dry and fatty. The bacon was not crisp, rather rubbery and room temperature. Other than the fresh sliced avocado I did not eat much of the torta. Disappointing.

I recently went to the Frontera stand and bought a salad to go. They put the salad in a bag and I walked back to work. When I got to work, I saw 2 baby roaches in the bag crawling around the napkins and plastic utensils. I almost lost it and I knew nobody would believe me until I showed them. So I went back and showed the Frontera manager and I think the food court manager and they confirmed it was pretty disgusting to have baby roaches in the kitchen. They refunded my money but I doubt anything will change. Seven on Seven clearly has a roach infestation at all of the food stands and something needs to be done before people get sick.

This place is a hidden gem. I was looking for a good burger spot in the loop that wasn't expensive and wasn't McDonald's. I went on Yelp and saw this place. I came around 2 pm on a Friday and the place was pretty much empty. The burger spot had a deal so I was pretty happy about that. I noticed that each venue had their own promotion day which I'm excited to come back on those designated days and try each place out for a cheap price. I got a normal burger with a side of fries and a milk shake. Everything was sooooo good and well made. Definitely recommend this place.

Loop lunchin' has never been so good! Located on the seventh floor of Macy's lies quick upscale lunch options by some real Top Chefs. Gather up a few co-workers and take the express elevator to seven and hit up Frontera Fresco, Takashi's Noodles or Marcus Samuelson's Burgers. The line for Frontera Fresco was a little too long for my stomach rumblings, so I chose Marc Burger. Marcus Samuelson has put an interesting spin on a few burgers for $7.95, and a Top Sirloin burger for $5 more. I chose the Turkey burger with chipotle mayo. Served with a healthy portion of seasoned fries, they really didn't need ketchup. But you'd be foolish to pass up the spicy ketchup for dippin'! It was awesome. The burger was great and came with sides of jalapeno coleslaw and a vinegar cucumber salad. The cucumber salad was nice (tasted just like mom's) but could have been served colder. Service was quick, but when the line hit a snag, Drecka stepped over from taking orders to keep it moving! Marc Burger is worth a return visit, but I can't wait to try Frontera Fresco! Oh, and I've changed my mind. I'm not telling any of my lazy Internet-surfing co-workers (future or past) about this place. Keep It Like A Secret is my new motto. Only worthy peeps should get the call up to the Seventh Floor!

An unexpected food court with unexpected quality food on the 7th floor of Macy's! Don't let the look fool you, it's not as polished or chic as Revival Food Hall, but is an upscale food court in the heart of downtown, where you will find great food at great prices. We've tried the burgers, sushi, ramen and sandwich in here and none of them failed to impress us! Thanks for surprising us Macy!

We stopped by for lunch and the place is pretty busy around noon. Be prepared for long lines and long wait times. I ordered the grilled chicken ramen bowl. It was only ok. The ramen was a bit too hard for my taste. I like my noodles a bit mushy. I'm weird like that. The soup base and the chicken tasted good though. Overall I'd give the dish a 3.5 rating. My friend had a steak torta from Frontera Grill. It looked really good. She finished the whole thing! It was a pretty big torta! Her food took longer than mine though. Opening seating and staff is great at clearing off dishes from the tables. I'd definitely come back to check out the other food stations here.

A couple of my coworkers love to go to Macy's food court, Seven on State, for lunch. This is a high-end food court with offerrings from Takashi Yagihashi, Marcus Samuelsson, and Rick Bayless. My coworkers particularly like Chef Yagihashi's spot, Noodles by Takashi. There's another part of this food court where they just serve soups and sandwiches and salads. Usually I got to the salad spot. They do a pretty good job with interestingness and fresh ingredients. I wish the line for Frontera Fresco wasn't so long. I'd hit that every time! Ah well. I try to only go out for lunch one time per week or less. This is a good change of pace now and then.

Several different choices, the food isnt that bad but its a little pricey, i would go back but not that often there are so many places to try elsewhere, this is a good place during the winter if you can get there using the pedway so you dont have to go outside.

Marc burger is so awesome! I was impressed by the turkey burger! So tender and not dry. I also like the chicken breast sandwich. The chicken breast wasn't dry either and the avocado mayo on top complemented the chicken breast very well. The burgers are all served on potato bread too. yum! All sandwiches come with cole slaw, pickles, and fries. (I must also add that the fries were REALLLLYYY good too!) I sometimes wish they would offer an option to order extra fries because I so would want more. mmmmmmmm! Pricey for a burger, but I've paid similar or more for burgers that don't taste as good. Service is great too! free refills on water and soda. Even though it's a food court type atmosphere, the staff is great about coming around to your table to offer you a free beverage refill or clean your table off after you've finished. As I've said about other lunch locations in the Loop, get there early or get there late. If you go right during the rush hour, you'll have to wait in a very long line.

I'd give my pinky toe to have a food court like this in Denver. It's amazing - the choices are fab. Frontera Fresco by Rick Bayless, Marc Burger by Marcus Samuelsson, Noodles by some other famous guy, Salads, Sandwiches...fantastic stuff. You Chicagoans have no idea how lucky you are. Don't complain about the lines. Get there early or go late. We arrived at 1:30 on a Tuesday and there were no lines at any of the establishments. As a bonus you can work off some calories by shopping around Macy's.

Best salads I ever had. The Pan Fried Goat Cheese Salad with apples and strawberries and The Grilled Steak. Salads come with a soft tasty pretzel bread. Don't forget to try their chocolate chip cookie!

Limited vegetarian options - really it's either Mexican or salad. Extremely crowded and unorganized; unhelpful and disinterested staff. "Forgot" about my order! And no desire to make it happen even after they realized so.

This is just for the Mexican spot. Its an EXPENSIVE spot for lunch....they practically push the expensive chips as you get started...and the line moves SLOW and the quesedillas were just marginal at best. Don't go down to Infield's in the basement either, but if you do head to the pedway and walk through the cta enterance there is a great little spot call Which Witch (or something like that). No return here.

Since starting a new job, i have been asked to lunch practically every other day and today was no exception. My friend took me over to Seven on State, it's kinda like a cafeteria style where they have different restaurant stations for burgers, stir fry, and salads. We ate at Frontera Grill. I was very pleased with the quality of food and the flow of the service. I had the chipotle shrimp quesadilla and side salad. It was simply delicious. The shrimp were medium sized, juicy and plum. The salad had a different type of dressing that i wasn't sure of, but it was still good. My diet has definitely been suffering over the past few weeks with all of the delicious lunch options around. I seriously need to start bringing my lunch again.

This is about as good as food court gets! I mean Food Life is pretty delish, but not very good for quick lunches to go since it's so crowded. Seven on State should be called Heaven on State. Wait, there already is one...damn. I had the Thai Chicken Chopped salad & boy was it good. Just enough dressing with a huge helping of cabbage, carrots, peppers, onions, and crunchy rice noodles. I also got three huge pieces of chicken that were mmm, so warm & drenched in the just the right amount sauce. At first I thought the salad would dominate me due to it's size, but within a few short 20 minutes I had finished it all. Another little perk is the pretzel roll they give you. Sure it didn't really "go" with my salad, but it helped satisfy my need for salt. Mmm, I could have eaten so many more of those tasty little brown buns. It's a bit expensive so I wouldn't make this a regular outing, but after a night of kickboxing & getting MY ass kicked I deserved this lunch. Booyah!

2 days in a row I have gone to Macy's food court, oops! Today my friends met me for lunch. We all went to the sandwich station. The service was less than friendly and they were out of a few things. We got there around 1:00 so it wasn't that late. I had the ham and cheese melt. It was OK, but it was very small. Our food took forever to come up and my friend had to wait 5 minutes for his fountain soda! There are a variety of choices in this food court. We all shared a cup of custard (YUMMMMMY) from the burger station. It was just like Culver's soft serve custard. No toppings, just plain old vanilla custard. Perfection. Skip the sammy station and get yourself a nice noodle bowl, salad, burger or check out Frontera Fresco! If you go shopping with a crew, stop here for a bite. Everyone will find something to fend of the shopping hunger.

Great food, but OMG The Lines. All The Lines. I ended up having the steak salad not necessarily because that was what I wanted, but because the salad place had the shortest line and I needed to get my butt back to a meeting. It was, indeed, a good salad, far better executed than many I've had. The place overall smells delish, and has a Frontera outpost. But, I wouldn't come back anywhere near noon.

I started my current gig almost five years ago. Ever since, I've eaten at Seven on State two, maybe three times a week. That's... a lotta lunches. What I'm saying is, I may be overqualified to write this review. From Noodles by Takashi to Marc Burger to the most popular station by far, Frontera Fresco, it's the best lunch goin' in the loop. Where else can you find a food court full of celebrity chefs? Lotsa favorites: -Miso ramen (braised pork! yum!) at Noodles -White chicken chili and the veggie sammich at Sandwiches -Chicken quesadillas at Frontera -Fried goat cheese salad at Salads -Straight-up cheeseburger at Marc Burger And many more. Really, I can't think of one less-than-good thing I've had. Well, maybe the nicoise salad, and only because cold salmon skeeves me out. It's sad how many people know only about the (comparatively) lame food court in the basement. Head skyward, people! Then grab a seat by the windows, and you'll have a barely-legal view of the nimble newbies over at the Joffrey. They dance. You eat. Win win.

Laura B. has me reminiscing now about the fantasticorgasmico goat cheese salad at Seven On State. That was the salad that turned me into the goat cheese hoor I am today. It's like the gateway drug of goat cheese. Those little fried pats of goat cheese go so nicely with the sweetness of the strawberries, the zing of balsamic vinegar and the savoriness of the toasted pecans. Tossed with lovely greens and served with... wait for it... a deeeelicious pretzel roll and you've got yourself a really beautiful lunch. I never found the lines to be unbearable around 11:30, unlike so many other Loop lunch spots (probably including this one during prime lunch time). I always felt sated and rejuvenated after enjoying this goat cheese salad at a sunny window seat--not quite rejuvenated enough to actually *want* to go back to work, but that's why you're eating in Macy's *cough Marshall Field's cough* on the 7th floor. Plenty of escalators to ride and things to look at on your way back down to reality.

During my week in Chicago, the s/o and I frequented Macy's at least four times and it wasn't until the fourth visit we ventured all the way to the top and discovered this hidden gem. It was a typical looking food court but served up some toney food and for pretty cheap! The portions and pricing was so decent, we were able to order something from from more than just one spot and have a mini lunch buffet at our table. Worth mentioning was the Tortilla Soup from Frontera, it was out of this world! Chock full of ingredients, spices and flavor, all for just a few dollars. It can get packed during the high noon lunch hour so, get there early or get there before they close shop at 3pm!

This is a favorite place for me and my roommie to meet for lunch in the loop. Here's the Rundown: -Marcus Samuelson's Marc Burger: Often end up here because the roommie is not the most adventurous eater. The burgers are good, not the best ever, and I love the bun they're served on (seriously, I've stolen the uneaten leftover from her plate before). Come with fries or a salad if you ask. What I really like here is the chicken sandwich, which is moist, well seasoned, and served with a tangy avacado spread. Usually comes out to about $11 without drink or extras. -Rick Bayless' Frontera Fresco: That's right Top Chef fans, the winners of BOTH season's of Top Chef Masters have stands right next to each other in this food court (although Suser Lee should have won season 2). Anyways, This place has a lot of great selections. Their salads always look good, but I typically find myself ordering the shrimp tacos, which are so well cooked and flavorful and come with meaty slices of avacado on top. I also highly recommend the corn & goat cheese tamale. I'm always afraid that portions will be too small and over-order, but it's delicious so no harm. My typical over-order here costs around $12. -The Salad Place: Great Goat cheese salad. Great steak salad. I love the pretzel buns. Filling and delicious. This one'll run you about $10. -The Sandwich place: Looks underwhelming, never has a line, I've never bothered to eat here and probably never will with so many other great stands. - Takashi's Noodles: I've had ramen here, which is good, but perhaps not my thing. I've also enjoyed the appetizer sampler here. Tip: This place gets really packed during prime lunch hour. It's a good idea to get here by 11:45 or after 12:45, otherwise expect a long wait (especially at Frontera & Takashi's). Tip: There is an "express" elevator to the seventh floor (which actually stops on every floor) at the back of the purse/jewelery section. We like to take the escalators on the way down so we can browse the merchandise. Yeah it's a little pricey, but everything in the loop is, and this stuff is really miles ahead of your typical sandwich shop. Do it.

What kind of fools are reviewing this place? How does it not have 5 stars? Let's just put this in perspective. It's got a Rick Bayless spot, and the line, while long at times, is generally not insane unless you go at Christmas, in which case, you're an idiot. Sorry to all the idiots out there, but you should know it's gonna be long then. So, this particular Frontera spot happens to have a Veggie Torta. It seems counter intuitive that this would be the only Bayless spot dishing out the Veggie Torta, as vegetarianism is all the rage these days, but I haven't found it elsewhere. And it just hits the combination of being "healthy" yet totally not healthy at all. Tough to do. It feels healthy so you don't have that guilt, but it still tastes awesome. So it's probably bad for you, but who cares. Also, I love the salad spot and the soup spot. They have some pretty good pretzel rolls. And make sure you get one of the value cards where you can get get your 7th meal free. Good deal!

A highly under-appreciated lunch spot. The salads and Sandwiches are incredibly inspired. I recommend the french dip sandwich and the salmon tostada salad. Not only is the food good, but the service is much like a restaurant instead of a typical food hall. There are great weekday specials every day of the workweek at one of the spots on 7 so you can always grab a gourmet lunch for under $6. My only complaint about any of the items on 7 is the hamburger bun at Marc Burger. It's 2017 and this is Chicago. There is no reason not to serve hamburgers on either a pretzel or at least brioche bun.

I eat here regularly because it's so close to work. It has a nice atmosphere and several food stations. Just in the last couple of weeks they have overhauled the grill station and they now serve grass-fed beef, which is great. They also have a Frontera Grill station, a noodles place (I like that one, too), a salad place, and a La Brea Bakery for cheesy sandwiches. Tasty overall, good option for a $10-$15 lunch.

The goat cheese salad from the salad station was delicious, loved it! My daughter had the southwestern chicken caesar salad which was equally delish. It's nice to have some fresh choices in a food court, next time we'll try something from Frontera fresco.

This is a stellar food court that I stumbled upon recently. They have a bunch of great options for food included an outpost for Rick Bayless's frontera grill. Excellent food and good service. The views of downtown chicago from the windows is really great too. I have been back a number of times when I'm downtown.

A regular spot, nicely suited in Marshall Fields, giving you PLENTY of options--when you also factor in the 2nd (and cheaper) food court in the basement. I'm going to go to Macy's, pretend I'm a manikin until after closing, and spend all night playing in the Marshall Fields building trying on "All the things" and eating "All the foods." Edit: the unbranded booth, serving sandwiches, serves the BEST white chicken chili I've ever had. Google it. Macy's white chicken chili is strangely famous.

This place is fabulous...it's a gem in the midst of craziness downtown. While everyone was waiting for a table at the Walnut Room last weekend, Melissa D. and I got in line for some luscious salads in this lovely little food court. She snagged a prime window seat, and I waited for our salads, hers with grilled sirloin, mine with pan-fried goat cheese. For the food you get, it's a great value, and, especially on the weekday, it's usually not too crowded, even when everything else seems to be packed to the gills! Look for the express elevator in Macy's;)

So many options, so little time and room in my pants! This area of Macy's is also home to Frontera Fresco as well as several other tasty options. I'd have to say Seven on State is far and away my favorite food court. I didn't think I could even HAVE a favorite food court, but alas, I love it! There is a wonderful sandwich and soup selections, grill, salad station and noodle/asian selection. I find this to be far less congested than the food court downstairs. The ingredients are all very fresh and flavorful; most of the selections are fairly healthy, or at least seem to be that way. There are also a ton of great selections for vegetarians (though I'm not certain how well vegans would fare). I've never found the food to be greasy and the only downfall is the copious amounts of selections make if difficult to decide exactly what you want. I highly suggest this as an alternative to greasy fast food when in a rush!

I luh-hove the 7th floor. I always go straight for the hamburger counter. The BBQ bacon burger is totally delish. The hamburger meat is excellent quality, and the seasoned fries are out of this world. They give you a big basket of fries, too. Best burger you'll have in a food court, guaranteed. It probably gets pretty packed an lunchtime. I usually go around 1:15, and have no problem finding a table to sit at. They're only open from lunch, so get there before 3.

Want to know a secret? The sandwich area of Seven on State has a version of chef Govind Armstrong's signature Short Rib and Pickled Onion Grilled Cheese sandwich. It's the sandwich that made him famous. Oprah Winfrey-approved. Definitely not a light lunch but you can also go the half sandwich/soup combo route on this one. Makes for a comforting meal now that it's starting to get chilly outside! Thank you Macy's Culinary Council for being comprised of awesome chefs that influence the creation of great lunch options!

I'm not afraid to admit it...I am in love with Seven on State. For Loop workers, it is an excellent place to grab a quick and relatively inexpensive lunch, and it is delicious! I have tried every restaurant in the food court and have not been disappointed. The ramen bowls are HUGE, the salads are to die for (and so are the pretzel rolls that come with them,) the sandwiches are unique and tasty, and the guacamole is the best I've tried. Free refills and you don't have to bus your dishes. There's also a frequent diner card, so your eighth meal is free! And if there's extra time on your lunch break, you can either shop in the flagship store or head down to the lower level for Frango flavored frozen yogurt for around $2!

Whoever wrote that last post is wrong! The food court vendors are all open and the under $7 option is a deal. The salad vendor is pretty good too. Maybe he went after 3:30 when they close??

I moved out of Chicago six months ago and Seven on State is one of those places that I never thought I would miss, but I seriously do. Yes, this is a food court; but no, this does not serve standard food court fare! There are so many options that are top notch, but I am particularly a huge fan of the friend goat cheese salad from the salad station. The location of Seven on State is also great as it can be a central spot in the loop for friends to meet up for lunch.

So many employees for incredibly slow service. I went there with my family group of about 10, each eating at a different spot. It was not busy at all, with what appeared to be only slightly more patrons than staff. Each of our wait times ranged from slow to ridiculous and there did not appear to be much organization behind the counters. Flavors of my food from Frontera Fresco were good. The tamale was, however, more like a creamy polenta. Delicious, but not remotely set like a tamale. Maybe you'll have better luck.

Seven on State has made a definite impression on me on several visits there. It does provide a wide selection of food, but then again that is what I expect of a food court. What I find memorable is the fact that staff actually come around to the tables offering to get you free refills on any of your drinks. In addition, the fact that you are reassured at most stands that none of your food is being cooked in trans fat made a believer out of me, since I avoid trans fat like the plague, except for one day a week. The only issues that I could find to be critical of is when another patron and me ordered our sandwiches well done and medium well, it took a while. At least, we know our food was being prepared to our liking though. In addition, some of the waiting lines do become a little congested, but these are minor issues for a healthy, filling and relaxing experience.

One of the best things about Macy's is its food court, which has been around since the days of yore, when the space was Marshall Field's and shoes weren't right next to a place where you can also buy pretzels or spill coffee on a dress. Anyways, this somewhat upscale food court has nearly everything you could want for lunch: Takashi noodles, freshly made soups or salads, sandwiches, burgers or Mexican from Frontera Grill. The natural lighting and the atmosphere are tops too: I love that I can get a real glass when dining here for water, and not having to bus my own train is a nice touch. It does get crowded, so get here before the lunch rush- or after it so you can avoid the super long lines. Oh, and they have punch cards too.

Oh I am a sad panda. The turkey & quinoa salad seems to have vanished from the Salad menu, and I went there today just to get that. Maybe it wasn't popular enough because no one knows what quinoa is? I don't know, but I'm not happy about it. At. All. The salad I got instead (some grilled chicken thing with a funny name) was decent, but didn't really hit the spot. And while I didn't wait nearly as long as I did on my first visit, the service wasn't exactly speedy and they gave someone who ordered after me the same salad before I got mine. After a couple more minutes of me standing there and looking mildly perturbed, the salad maker lady noticed me and asked if I was waiting for a [insert funny salad name here] as well. I indicated that I was and I had a salad in hand in no time...and here I thought she was waiting for something, like the chicken to come off the grill. Oh well, I may be back again but I don't know... an $11-$13 lunch that doesn't fill me up? And no more turkey & quinoa salad? We'll see...