Gabby's Barber Shop
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2860 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Jet H. writes: $14 (cash) with a warmed foam and straight razor finish.  Great cuts by competent BARBERS.  Asked for a "low and tight pompadour" and got a low and tight pompadour complete with pomade.  Shop is easily accessed by Diversey, Wellington or Belmont el…

Hagens Fish Market
Neighborhood: Portage Park

5635 W. Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634

Mark S. writes: I'd never known the joys of a Hush Puppy until I visited Hagen's...

Seriously, this place is a real gem.  From their counter they sell fresh fish,  and they have a grocery selection of everything one might need to go with fish (crackers, sauces, etc.)…

The ComedySportz Theatre
Neighborhood: Lakeview

929 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657

Jenn H. writes: We went to see a free show last night in their new location.  The theatre contains mostly small lounge tables with 4 seats at each table and then there are rows of seats in the very back.  We were seated in the front row and it was great.

The show…

Brett's Kitchen
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

233 W Superior St
Chicago, IL 60610

Erika G. writes: There is no Reuben except Reuben, and Bretts is the messenger of Reuben.

Reuben sandwich, extra sour + Dr. Bronners Cream Soda = happy me

Mojo Spa Boutique/Nail Spa
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1468 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Andrea R. writes: It's only fitting  that my 600th review is for Mojo Spa Boutique/Nail Spa...one of the most special places I've visited in a long time!

The owner of Mojo, Amanda, is one TALENTED gal...the all natural beauty products she makes smell good enough to eat…

Intimacy
Neighborhood: Near North Side

900 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Syretta H. writes: UPDATE 01/14/08: Those two bra's that I purchased back in August were having issues with the under wire staying in. The black one lost the under wire on the left cup in early December. I called the store and they said to bring it in and they would…

Kiva Spa & Salon
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

196 E Pearson St
Chicago, IL 60611

Beth P. writes: 1 part fancy.  3 parts shmancy.
Last year for my birthday my boyfriend got me the "nurture" package from Kiva.  It included an hour massage, a facial, lunch, mani and pedi.  I was there for hours and hours.  I really needed pampering, but I would…

Hollywood Boulevard Cinema

1001 W. 75th Street
Woodgrove Festival Mall
Woodridge, IL 60517

Sarah P. writes: I like going to see a movie and with all of the theaters that I have been to NOTHING compares to this place! This is a great concept: food, drinks, and a movie all under one roof at the same time  My burger was delish and the waitress kept me with a…

Feed
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

2803 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Vaughn C. writes: Dear Lady Knezak,

While still a tourist of this blow hard city of sausage loving mustache rides, my wonderful host took me to Leo's Lunchroom. And it became the first of many. Many hungover Sunday brunches in your cozy confines.

I still remember that…

Salam
Neighborhood: Albany Park

4636 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Erika G. writes: This place is INCREDIBLE. It's my favorite middle eastern restaurant in Chicago.

The best falafel in Chicago. Daily specials and authentic flavors. Just ask the guy what to order, he won't steer you wrong. So cheap you won't believe how far your $…

Chipotle
Neighborhood: DePaul

2000 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Phillie P. writes: People try too hard to write "funny reviews". This isn't one of them.

The only thing missing from Chipotle is HORCHATA and for it to be open past 2am Then it would be perfect.

The Chipp Inn
Neighborhood: Noble Square

832 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Leigh K. writes: I was a wee bit tipsy when I stumbled into the Chipp Inn with Molly and Dan, but that didn't stop me from becoming a fan. Cheap, strong drinks...so I only had one. Everyone was super friendly. I had a chat with a regular, a friend of Molly's, about…

Jake's Pub
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2932 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Katie H. writes: Everyone likes a cold drink in the summertime.

What people may not like is a solid block of ice misted with their alcohol of choice.

I had two drinks at Jake's where the ice was packed in and then mounded above the edge of the glass. Not necessary.…

Volare
Neighborhood: Near North Side

201 E Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Andrea R. writes: I've always noticed that Volare gets some pretty amazing Yelp reviews. The reason I've never been there (before last night) is that I just love my La Scarola so if I'm going for Italian food I'm all about La Scarola.

But last night we were looking for…

Paradise Pup

1724 S River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Nancy K. writes: We were here a few weeks ago while running some errands and the folks wanted some burgers, I had eaten before we left (wish they would let me know about simple matters like wanting to go out to eat also!)

This place is just a few feet off of River Rd…

Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor

7347 Madison St
Forest Park, IL 60130

Nancy K. writes: Great ice cream parlor with an old fashioned charm.  Friendly and sweet ; )  Great ambiance - walking into an era of yesteryear.  

Along with great ice cream they have organic coffee, baked goods, ice cream cakes and pies.  A must experience.  …

La Piazza

410 Circle Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130

Sarah S. writes: This is one of the BEST Italian restaurants I've tried so far. It could be in Italy and easily be successful. Food is mostly northern Italian and it's fantastic, I had the caprese con mozzarella di bufala and it was delicious. Then, since I'm a big…

The Lobby at the Peninsula
Neighborhood: Near North Side

108 E. Superior
Chicago, IL 60611

Andy F. writes: Did you know that The Peninsula is where Jennifer Aniston stays when she's in town? Neither did I until I was asked by RedEye Metromix to come up with a "Celebrity" couples date for a piece my guy and I were doing as a part of the Reader Review Teams…

Kiehl's
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

907 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Brett D. writes: Love Kiehl's. Have loved it for years and years... yes it's a little pricey but that's because it's goooooooood.

The Kiehl's store is Grrrrreat. No more searching for parking at Neiman's, Barney's or Saks and getting sucked into a shopping vortex of…

Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

175 E Chestnut Street
Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL 60611

Damian C. writes: What a nice little theatre - I had no idea it was here.  I went to see Shout! on Sunday for a matinee at this place.  The venue was good, the play was good... definitely go check this one out!

Karaoke Restaurant

6248 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Kris W. writes: Holy Shit.  You have to come here!   This is the most amazing place I've ever been!  

This is a Karaoke bar like the one in Lost In Translation.  There are private rooms that you go in and you and your friends just do Karaoke in private.  You can…

Siam Noodle and Rice
Neighborhood: Uptown

4654 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640

Natalie S. writes: This is a situation where I could have had a really great meal had someone who knew me and knew the kind of Thai I'm into checked the place out first and told me what to order.
My husband and I were psyched to see a room full of Thai customers when…

Parkview Pet Supplies
Neighborhood: Edgewater

5358 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640

Mimi C. writes: UPDATE 7/16/08: Been meaning to mention that a very large part of that 5 star rating goes to Rich, who always seems to be working when I'm in and is so incredibly friendly. Can I clone you, Rich, and put you in every establishment I frequent in the…

Promontory Point
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

5491 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60615

Karen T. writes: It's amusing to read how people think this spot is so pristine, so beautiful....

Clearly, they don't live in Hyde Park or frequent the Point.

To be sure, the Point is great during all seasons - it's a gorgeous view of the Chicago skyline (a la the…

Old Town School of Folk Music
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

909 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Alice S. writes: I brought both of my children here years ago for Wiggleworms and Orff Schulwerk classes. The teachers were all wonderful, and my kids benefited greatly from interacting via music. Although my son spent a good deal of time trying to "escape" from the…

Women & Children First
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Edgewater

5233 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640

Patrick B. writes: In today's bigoted and often cruel world, it is important to have empathy towards the common man, woman, and pre or post operative transgendered person.  Transgendered people prefer that term over "tranny" which is like calling a woman a "c***" or a…

Friendship Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Avondale

2830 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Teddy C. writes: It's a good thing I didn't throw my fat guy pants away!!!

This place is Chicago's answer to good Chinese food in every other city I have lived in!  I spent nearly two years combing the Windy City, in search of something that would fulfill my constant…

Dorado
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

2301 W Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

John B. writes: Dorado still seems to be a bit of a secret, even after 65 reviews. Perhaps it's the unassuming storefront, which doesn't suggest the delights within. Perhaps it was the fact that we were there on a Tuesday night, though the place never filled up.…

David Burke's Primehouse
Neighborhood: Near North Side

616 N Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Ellen M. writes: Zero-hesitation five stars, and deserves an honorable mention for being in my top ten favorite restaurants.

The popovers were phenomenal.  I go to a wonderful restaurant and get obsessed over weird things like breads and salad dressings - no exception…

Now Massage & Bodywork Studio
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2141 W Webster
Chicago, IL 60647

Preet C. writes: Nourhy was one of the first people I met when I moved to Chicago. I walked into her studio vibrating w/ stress from a cross-country move, new job, not knowing anyone in the city, the whole nine. I'm sure I was speakin in tongues and makin no kinda…

May Street Market
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1132 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Colleen C. writes: May Street Market + Yelp Eats Menu= Believer.

Samplings:

Corn veloute: Yes, like corn bread soup. Mmmmm, fascinating.
Sangria Salad: the most plump berries that have ever met salad greens.
Glazed salmon: Beautifully done atop an apple/fennel salad.…

Exhale Spa
Neighborhood: Near North Side

945 N State
Chicago, IL 60686

Erin B. writes: Holy crap.  HOLY CRAP.  HOLY CRAAAAAP!  

First, let me say...I have some padding on my back side.  Ok,  LOTS of junk in the trunk.  I'm not really that in shape.  Ok, I lack a LOT of muscle tone. This class will, I PROMISE will whoop my junk into…

Ramova Grill
Neighborhood: Bridgeport

3510 S Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60609

Rupert V. writes: Full hot breakfast (including coffee) for less than 5 bucks. What more can you possibly want? Nobody, and I mean nobody, does sunny-side up eggs as well as these guys. Firm, fully cooked whites with runny yolks. Mmmmmm.

Very small so there is…

Semiramis
Neighborhood: Albany Park

4639 N Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

Timothy M. writes: This place is my new Mecca for Middle Eastern food.  Even though I know Mecca is not in Lebanon.  Bear with me.

Semiramis does everything right!  The food, the place, the service, the prices, the BYOB etc.  I can't say enough good things.  Where do I…

Fonda Del Mar
Neighborhood: Logan Square

3749 W. Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

Lindley E. writes: first a caveat: I've had bafflingly awful experiences waiting for tables on a Saturday night. Despite that, Fonda is a perfect place for take-out. Yes, takeout. Call ahead and you can eat your dinner in the company of your cat, your homemade…

Jamba Juice
Neighborhood: The Loop

209 W. Jackson
Chicago, IL 60606

Karen T. writes: I know, you're thinking, wtf, why am i reviewing Jamba Juice? They're a chain and they're all the same. But christopher h. reminded me that there's so much more to Jamba...

like the "secret menu" that astonishingly enough, not a lot of people know…

Kuma's Corner
Neighborhood: Avondale

2900 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Colleen C. writes: Heavy Metal rockin',
With a hefty slab of meat,
Good luck snaggin' a table,
IF you actually came to eat.

Suicide girls serve it hot,
Pierced, tattooed, but sweet,
The owner's a bad lookin' dude
But shit, he knows his meat.

Ain't a greasy burger joint,…

Lather Chicago
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4831 N. Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

Reilly L. writes: I go to the Montrose salon.  I have rather thick nappy/curly hair, and almost no one knows how to cut it.  Very few people want to take the time to deal with it.  

Well, Angela at the Montrose Ave. location will.  So, all you guys with curly hair…

Fleur
Neighborhood: Logan Square

3149 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647

Lara S. writes: This very cute little shop has a nice selection of gifts and a friendly pug named Ruby that sleeps under the counter.  For those two reasons alone, I love coming here.

They do a fantastic job with weddings & other arrangements, although when you walk…