S2 Express Grill Downtown, gay restaurant in The Loop, Chicago
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S2 Express Grill Downtown

Google (2428) 4.9
Tripadvisor (6) 3.3
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Address
420 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605
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About this place S2 Express Grill Downtown

S2 Express Grill Downtown is a casual counter-service grill at 420 South Clark Street, on the southern edge of the Loop. It's part of a small local group with several locations, and reviewers praise consistent food and friendly staff. It's a mainstream restaurant listed as gay-friendly, not a gay venue. With 4.9 from more than 2,400 Google reviews, it's a reliable quick lunch near the Harold Washington Library and the federal buildings. For Chicago's gay bars, head north to Boystown or Andersonville on the Red Line.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.9
★★★★★
2,428 reviews

Based on 2,428 Google reviews.

Jarek Covington Aug 2026
★★★★★

This is all you would want in a soul place. The staff is full of dope people particularly Oscarhe goes above and beyond

Isaac L Aug 2026
★★☆☆☆

I got food poisoning.

Yvette Texas Aug 2026
★★★★★

The food is always great here no matter the time of day....also don't forget to try on of they're many drinks you won't be disappointed

Nicholas Doyle Aug 2026
★★★★★

Delicious food, fast service, and even better customer service. Prices match portion sizes very well. Darci was amazing and super sweet. 10/10 would recommend and come again.

Zandra Johnson Aug 2026
★★★★★
Nova Craine Aug 2026
★★★★★

Katie was amazing and the lamb chops so darn good my son had the catfish and I normally dont like catfish but I had to taste it and it didn't disappoint at all!!!!! Will forsure eat here again when im back in town.

Jack Kelley Aug 2026
★★☆☆☆

Food was honestly pretty terrible. Dj decided it was a great idea to blast music at full volume in a 10x30 room. Really not worth it. Its like if mcdonalds decided their big mac was $25

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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