El Mariachi
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3420 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60610

Rob L. writes: I needed a margarita.... yes, that may be a daily thought, but not occurrence. I knew of some places, but I needed some of this sweet, sweet, warm, polluted, Chicago air to go with it. I informed some fellow yelpers they needed to join me. We needed…

The Lakeshore Theater
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3175 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Rocky B. writes: Okay normally I wouldn't be writing a review on this place and here's why. Full disclosure...I have a friend that works for Lakeshore Theater plus I have another friend that performs stand up there on a regular basis. Combine that with the fact that…

Las Tablas Restaurant
Neighborhood: Portage Park

4920 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641

Carrie W. writes: A little bit of background: My man just passed the Florida Bar - and ever since, we've been a bit Florida-gaga.   Wanting a taste of Miami - more specifically it's Latin flair - we headed to Las Tablas....our first time.

The minute we walked in, our…

Costello Sandwich & Sides
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

2015 W Roscoe St Fl 1
Chicago, IL 60618

Stella S. writes: I've been to this location a couple of times now, and have always had the same thing - the ham and cheese sandwich and the pineapple tuna salad as a side! Everything is very fresh, and really tasty! The sandwiches are huge though, and I always have…

Elliott's Dairy & Deli

4800 N Nagle Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Nancy K. writes: They have the best deli corned beef  for miles around, and you can get it extra lean.  We really like their roast beef (rare) and if you buy a pound they give you free gravy.  Yummy!  The prices for deli fare is fair.

Trotter's To Go
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1337 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Amaliya L. writes: Have you ever had a friend who is nothing but trouble with a capital T?  The kind of friend that totally corrupts you and makes you absolutely forget throwing caution to the wind?

My friend Xtie is that person.  Absolutely brilliant and totally…

Giordano's of Evanston

500 Davis St
Evanston, IL 60201

Liz S. writes: I haven't been to the restaurant in many years, but we got take-out stuffed pizza from Giordano's recently, and it was just as delicious as I remember.

If you like Uno's, which has franchises around the country, and whose taste has suffered as a…

Buffalo Joe's

812 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60201

Edward H. writes: Lookout arteries, here they come!  Even though it's been about a decade since my first visit to Joe's, I still remember my first suicide wings/gut buster combo - *and queue flashback* Buffalo Joe's quakes as a "HOLY CRAP!  I can't feel my toungue!"…

Thai Sookdee Restaurant

1016 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201

Keiko S. writes: 3.5 stars. While I second what the others have noted already, the best part is that they give you enough flexibility in the menu to satisfy the demands of picky eaters like me! Their lunch specials are decent, and they let you choose from beef,…

Costello Sandwich & Sides
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4647 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Joe C. writes: Let me start off by saying I usually don't go for sandwiches much in the first place, so probably I am not the best person to listen to in regards to rating their purveyors.

That being said, I AM a crack evaluator of something I like to call "food…

Smart Bar
Neighborhood: Lakeview, Wrigleyville

3730 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Izzy N. writes: I could dance here all night. Save your pretty for somewhere else cuz Smart Bar ain't that kinda girl. Shower at the very least cuz it gets crowded and I wish not to smell you. This is the most useful review I've written. EVER.

I'm not kidding. Or…

Pete Miller's Seafood & Prime Steak

1557 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

Keiko S. writes: Ambiance: 5 stars
Food: 3 stars

Probably the best steakhouse in the Evanston area, though definitely not the best in the Chicagoland. I'm not a big beef-eater, but do enjoy going here time to time with friends to chill and enjoy the mood. It's a nice…

Lakeview Lounge
Neighborhood: Uptown

5110 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640

Jennifer C. writes: When I think of a quintessential dive bar, this is the second place that comes to mind.

Belgian Chocolatier Piron

509 Main Street
Evanston, IL 60202

Albert L. writes: While everyone is heading downtown to buy their Vosges "High" chocolates, I find solace in knowing I've found my favorite low-key chocolate shop. (Yes, men like chocolate too!)

Piron is the anti-Vosges. There are no designer packaging or fancy…

Evanston Historical Society Dawes House

225 Greenwood St
Evanston, IL 60201

Kristine B. writes: Big, rambling, turreted red brick mansion on Lake Michigan that now houses the Evanston Historical Society.  See the house, period furnishings, exhibits about Dawes--brigadier general in WWI, vice-president under Coolidge, 1925 Nobel Peace Prize…

Yu's Mandarin Restaurant

200 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Amaliya L. writes: I have a confession to make.  Hands down, this is probably my most favorite Chinese restaurant in Illinois.  Being Asian and being a food snob, that's saying alot.  Their food is consistently good, it's clean, and most importantly you can see the…

Sabri Nehari Restaurant

2511 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Vamsi V. writes: I feel the need to edit my review because the earlier one was brief and written in a state of biryani-induced daze

One of the best places to eat Indian/ Pakistani food on Devon. It has been our standard go to restaurant since Sizzle India closed it s…

Piece
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1927 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Rob L. writes: Apparently with 355 reviews before me, I am probably the last person in Chicago to have eaten the pizza from here. However, this is all I have ever had from here. In fact I haven't even been in here. Why? Because last night I had my fantasy football…

Ben Pao
Neighborhood: Near North Side

52 W Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60610

Brett G. writes: Upscale Chinese food at a pretty good price - I'll always be a fan of that.

The garlic tofu appetizer is awesome, as are the potstickers, eggrolls, and vegetable spring rolls....  There's a little round circle spinner in the middle of the table, and…

Heaven On Seven On Wabash
Neighborhood: The Loop

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60602

Dave S. writes: I have been to the location on north Michigan avenue a few times but I have never been to the spot that started it all. This is a good spot for lunch and they close down early so if you are looking for dinner, then head to Michigan Avenue.

This place…

Perfect Smile Dental Spa
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

2155 W Roscoe St
Chicago, IL 60618

Rob L. writes: I have been coming here for a while, about  two years, and you know I don't mind coming here. I don't indulge in all the massages or all the other things, I appreciate them, but I do appreciate the service I get here. The advice, the cleanings, the…

Lula Cafe
Neighborhood: Logan Square

2537 N Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60647

Colleen C. writes: Lula. Sweet Lula

Some call it a hipster haven,
Perhaps a frou-frou, foodie fix?
But most will agree,
Lula's got the goods...
To satisfy just'bout anybody.

Don't have a bike, or newsboy cap?
'Tis ok, they won't mind.
Fantastic fare, for all to share,
Sweet…

Runge's Auto & Tire
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

7478 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626

Martha G. writes: These guys (brothers Chuck and Tim Runge) are the most honest mechanics I've ever met. They are totally nice, and they've always gotten my car back to me with a quickness. This place is like the opposite of God-damned "Doc Able's" in Evanston, where…

Jamba Juice
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2800 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

maggie r. writes: I'm always running late. For everything. Which means I never have time to make breakfast. Thank the lord that Jamba Juice is right around the corner so I can pretend to be healthy. Or when I am recovering from a dentist appointment and too scared to…

Kinzie Chop House
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

400 N. Wells
Chicago, IL 60610

Lauren H. writes: good happy hour deal--$2.95 for yummy dishes (until 6 pm).  I had excellent onion soup, and some chicken skewers in a soy beurre blanc which were good (I would have liked a touch more sauce though to dip them in--it was just on the plate).  I…

Angelina Ristorante
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3561 N Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60657

MaryAnne M. writes: Sunday morning, 11:30. I should mention it is the first Sunday in MONTHS that it is both sunny & not -10 outside. Meeting my fellow yelp brunch crew @12. The fact that I'm not late, but in fact 30 minutes early is nothing short of a miracle. The host…

Bob Chinn's Crab House

393 S Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090

Caroline A. writes: This is a total touristy spot, but I LOVE it.  
The garlic rolls are dangerous.  They are so greasy and garlicky, but are delicious.  

Shrimp cocktail is great, but I come for the king crabs and raw bar.  YUM.  The only thing that wasn't so great was…

Bittersweet Pastry Shop and Cafe
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1114 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Sam S. writes: Follow this protocol as soon as you enter:

- Turn left where the seating area is.
- Scan the area.
- If someone's already in line for a table:
   * Stand behind them.
   * Make yourself visible.
   * Stay alert.
- If you're first in line:
   * Proceed to…

Cold Stone Creamery
Neighborhood: University Village

1316 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60607

Marisa R. writes: Sure it's good, but Cold Stone is severely overrated. And overpriced. Seriously. A thimble full of a "Like it" rings up at like, $3.95? What is that?

It's not any better than any other gourmet ice cream, and truthfully, the only reason I ever went…

Oak Mill Bakery

8012 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714

Rachel H. writes: Being a huge fan of their pear cake, Oak Mill was my only destination when I woke up with paczki on the brain.  I was headed to the burbs to visit my parents anyway so I decided on this location.  I was scared when I saw the tiny parking lot full of…

Jerry's Fruit & Garden

7901 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714

carolynne r. writes: A great great place to find inexpensive fruits & vegetables, as well as ethnic groceries and a good selection of cheese & bread.

Do go early though, especially on the weekends.  Otherwise you will be in a fight to the death with elderly, non-english…

U.S. Cellular Field
Neighborhood: Bridgeport

333 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616

Carol K. writes: Holy Cripes!  This northside fan may have just found a new love on the southside.  US Cellular Field may not have the charm of Wrigley- but for what it lacks in charm- it makes up in amenities.

First off- there are NO lines for the women's room.  I…

The University of Chicago Pub
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

E 59th St
Chicago, IL 60686

Ethan H. writes: Dearest Ida,

I hope you will accept a heartfelt apology for my extended absence. After not laying eyes upon you for over a decade, you once again allowed me to rest in your warm, cozy and humid bosom. You coddled me with a friendly staff, a fine…

Hugo's Frog Bar
Neighborhood: Near North Side

1024 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611

Brett D. writes: Who knew Frog Legs were so darn good?? I've caught myself day dreaming about them on multiple occasions since my foray into amphibious dining. You don't really need to be as adventurous as one may think to sample Frogs Legs... as cliche as it sounds…

Medici On 57th
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

1327 E 57th St
Chicago, IL 60637

Vamsi V. writes: The three stars are for the food. Their goat cheese pizza is the best. That alone makes it worth visiting Medici.

Now, the minus two stars is for the service. I have been there many times and the service can be a hit or miss. I have experienced…

The Pasta Bowl
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2434 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Lara S. writes: Quality / Taste (40%): 4
Jesus Joseph & Mary, the Gnocchi Aurora was excellent!  I could not have asked for a tastier pasta dish, and I will definitely be back for more.  The fried ravioli appetizer that Dave & I shared was tasty, but not memorable.…

Double Door Nightclub
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1572 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Jenny R. writes: I bet seeing this place in the daylight is like waking up to some beast after a night getting piss drunk.

DD is a hole; but it's a small hole, which means better face to face time with the band, which means groupies might actually have a chance of…

Dania Furniture Collections

1001 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL 60062

Kathy R. writes: Modern contemporary-style furniture at a price you can afford.  I have a coffee table & matching end table (both floor samples), entertainment center, bedroom dresser and nightstand from here. All were delivered in a timely manner, and within the…

Tahoora

2345 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Dawn M. writes: Mmm, the best samosas this side of India.  One of my co-workers brought me a few of their vegetable samosas one day, and I couldn't get over how tasty they were.  After that, I was running in there every once in a while like a crazed woman getting my…