West Loop · Mediterranean

Avec West Loop

Avec West Loop works for a pair who would rather choose dishes together than settle on separate mains. Its hummus, focaccia with taleggio and coal-roasted cabbage make a concrete vegetable-focused starting order. The booking page lists communal and counter seating, so consider the seating format alongside the menu.

Compiled By Top Food Spots Research · Checked October 13, 2026

615 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

Photo: Avec West Loop, official website

The Dining Brief

Good For

Shared dishes and a vegetable-focused dinner order.

Book the West Loop branch. Its booking page lists communal and counter seating. Discuss strict dietary preparation requirements directly with the restaurant.

On The Menu

Chickpea hummus with tahini, sumac and pita; deluxe focaccia with taleggio, truffle oil and herbs; coal-roasted cabbage with carrot tarator, cashews and vadouvan.

USD 70 food subtotal for two: hummus 14 + focaccia 24 + cabbage 32. The posted 3.5% supplement adds 2.45, making USD 72.45 before drinks, dessert, tax and tip. Suggested order, not a portion guarantee; checked 13 October 2026.

Menu And Budget Notes Checked October 13, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Build The Shared Order

Start with hummus and focaccia, then make the cabbage the vegetable centerpiece. This is a reason to choose Avec when both diners enjoy a shared order; someone who wants a wholly separate main may prefer another format.

Source: Restaurant Website · Checked October 13, 2026

Check The Seating Format

The authorized West Loop booking page describes communal and counter seating. Review the actual seating options and reservation terms for your date before committing. A linked booking page does not establish table availability.

Source: Restaurant Website · Checked October 13, 2026

Compare the included side and prix fixe lunch

A USD $20 chicken pita includes a choice of lentil salad or falafel-seasoned chips; 3.5% supplement gives $20.70 before drinks, tax and gratuity. A separate $26 prix fixe includes starter, main and baklava; with supplement it is $26.91.

Source: Restaurant Website · Checked October 13, 2026

Sources And Check Dates

Official Location And Visit Information · October 13, 2026
Official West Loop lunch menu · October 13, 2026
Booking And Reservation Information · October 13, 2026
Photograph Source · Avec West Loop, official website

This is a sourced planning profile. It does not imply a firsthand visit or a taste score.

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