Gro Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2119 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Aubrey K. writes: My friend at work recommended that I try this salon.  (I live in the city and was previously driving out the suburbs to get my hair done).  I am VERY PICKY about my hair and freak out every time.  After going for the first time, I will be a returning…

Jinx Cafe
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1928 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622

Minty M. writes: i liked this place. even though i didn't go there often it has a special place in my heart for their affiliation with underdog zine. i met my boyfriend of 8 years through that zine. awwwwww.

Stella's Diner
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3042 N Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Colleen C. writes: Solid diner choice. It pulls off that kitschy vibe without being...err...unclean. The place is pretty polished and primped, nicely done.

I particularly enjoyed the staff. I kind of expected with the decor that this place would have a college-aged…

Goodwin's
Neighborhood: The Loop

175 N Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60606

Amanda C. writes: I have found my new favorite lunch place!  Sandwiches galore, with just about anything you could want...soft bread (your choice), Boar's Head deli meat, sammies so big you have to take two bites to get into it...I love it!

Popped in here one day for…

House of Fine Chocolates
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3109 N Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Nancy K. writes: Great chocolatier and bakery.  Family owned and operated since 1945.  We hadn't been here in years -- they are just as wonderful.  On this venture we brought home some cake slices and some donuts -- Mmmmm, sooo goood!

Specialties include, wedding…

Wildfire
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

159 W Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Jennifer L. writes: Well when they say American Traditional in Chicago, you can rest assured it's pretty much a steakhouse.
Three of us had a fun dinner here, even if we were a little neglected by our busy waiter at times.
We started with the martini flight so we could…

The Grotto on State
Neighborhood: Near North Side

1030 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610

Rachel H. writes: We stopped in the lounge here for a couple cocktails and appetizers before heading the the Yelp party at Stone Lotus.  On Thursdays well drinks, house wines, and beer are $3 which is awesome.  It wasn't very crowded, but other reviewers are spot on…

CD One Price Cleaners
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2815 N. Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Linda P. writes: Came here for the first time because I needed to have The Count's tux dry-cleaned and pressed for the Yelp Prom and I needed at least next-day service.  Well CD One Price Cleaners (aka Cleaners Depot) to the rescue!  I was told that if we have the…

AMC River East 21
Neighborhood: Near North Side

322 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611

Julie K. writes: I met Spiderman here..
the movie was sucks.. but loved theater itself..
the seat was comfortable as my bed..
whole theater was sooo clean, so had to be careful no spilled coke..

Francesca's On Taylor
Neighborhood: University Village

1400 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607

Daphne L. writes: Not too much to say other than this is in my top 5 favorite restaurant list. There's nothing fancy or hip about it; just good food at a good price and always always always excellent service.

A few years ago I went there for dinner w/3 friends before…

Bloomingdales
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile, Streeterville

900 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Rob L. writes: In my great suit search of '08, this is where Caroline A and I started. The sales people were extremely friendly, very approachable and helpful. This is before we even got to the suit department!

When we got there, we were greeted quite quickly by a…

Mon Ami Gabi
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2300 N Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60614

Chris B. writes: Just got back in from taking Jacky out for her birthday -- 5/8 -- and our usual place for her: Mon Ami Gabi...don't be fooled: it's for the profiterole drenched in hot fudge with the candle on it . That's the primary allure for her.

Not your usual…

RJ Grunts
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2056 N Lincoln Park W
Chicago, IL 60614

Michael S. writes: I can't review RJ Grunts very objectively. As a teen I came here too often with my grandparents in the 1970's; it's about smack in the middle of where each of them lived. Plus, I worked for LEYE for three years in the 1980's, and Rich Melman was on a…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3745 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

MaryAnne M. writes: I'm the 100th review, sweet.
Are you missing some excitement in your life? If so, feel free to go to this TJ's on a Saturday or Sunday between 11am and 3pm. All hell is breaking loose. Still not enough for you? Bring your 3 year old nephew with you…

Las Palmas
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1835 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

S to the izzo F. writes: Insanely good Mexican Food!  Not your typical Mexican place...
The decor is warm, nothing special to speak of. But really, after you eat here you won't care!

The table Side Guacamole is a must and made to your liking.  It was sooooo very incredibly…

Iguana Cafe
Neighborhood: Noble Square, River West

517 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60622

Colleen C. writes: Still love it.

I set up my "office" here today for several hours of meetings. My only gripe was the parking situation, as I purposefully picked this place because it has daytime parking, and all of the exits were blocked by construction or cars.…

Mr Beef
Neighborhood: Dunning

3917 N Harlem Ave
Chicago, IL 60634

Mandi G. writes: Honey, sweetie, dollface.....this is how every fast food place should address their female customers. I'm serious. It does wonders for a girl's self esteem to get a genuine smile and a "You have a great day, babe" as she is handed one of the best…

Jimmy's Red Hots
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

4000 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60651

Keith M. writes: I grew up a couple of blocks from Jimmy's and have eaten hotdogs from all over the city, but I keep coming back to the number one Dog in Chicago...Jimmy's.  The neighborhood has changed over the years and can be a bit intimidating but if you are up…

Green Door Tavern
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

678 N Orleans St
Chicago, IL 60610

Edward H. writes: After watching a nice showing of 28 Weeks, with all the biting, clawing and blood puking, who wouldn't be in the mood for some nibblage?  My wise companion suggested we give the Green Door a shot.  As I stepped through the doors, I couldn't help but…

The Twisted Spoke
Neighborhood: Noble Square

501 N Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Colleen C. writes: Oh, I dunno. Ok, well yeah I do...I guess. This place is sort of, not my style.

Twisted Spoke is almost sort of awkward to me. Like, OK. I get they are catering to the biker clientele, bike culture, etc. However, this place is just a little too…

Monsignor Murphys
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3019 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Jenny R. writes: I came here for a friend's birthday party. He happened to know some of the workers....they let him behind the bar...BIG MISTAKE. He made me a jaegar bomb...at some point, we ended up on the sidewalk outside...he tried picking me and another girl up…

Noodles In the Pot
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2453 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Megan G. writes: I admit it; I am a Thai food slut.  I love it.  I crave it almost daily.  If it were something that I could eat everyday and not turn into the Michelin Man I would, but I digress.  I have only had the carry out at this location and GIDDYUP.  It is…

Orange on Harrison
Neighborhood: Printer's Row, South Loop

75 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60605

Lisa B. writes: I had read about Orange on Yelp, and never having had a really trendy brunch before, thought a free Thursday with hubby would be a good time to give it a try.  It was a fun experience, and I would probably go back again,especially on a weekday…

Shaw's Crab House

1900 E Higgins Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Kat P. writes: Super giant crab legs, most excellent service, and dry sack. Is heaven any better ? Went for dinner (reservations are a great idea) on Friday night at 8. Fast seating, quick service, and the waiter had a sense of humor. Plus they gave my friend a bib…

De Cero
Neighborhood: Near West Side

814 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607

Esme W. writes: Tacos are trendy again!!
I love Mexican restaurants that aren't afraid of flavor, and De Cero is definitely one of them. We shared guacamole, which was the tastiest I've had in quite a while.  Usually ordering tacos at a Mexican restaurant is my…

Tango Sur
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3763 N Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613

Stacey A. writes: I don't go on a whole lot of dates.
I know, I know, this is a huge shock to everyone, but bear with me.

It took this guy and I a whole effing year to decide that we should go out. And he was all, "Maggianos?!" And I was all, "It took us a year to go on…

The Happy Chef Dim Sum House
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2164 S. Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616

Kevin A. writes: THE BEST DIM SUM I'VE EVER EATEN... OFF A HEFTY CINCH SACK

If Happy Chef had been around when Adam Smith wrote 'The Wealth of Nations' (seriously, how many people just stopped reading?), we'd have the hefty cinch sack instead of the invisible hand as…

Joseph Regenstein Library
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

1100 East 57th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

Poker Bunny Y. writes: Books?  What books?  Circa 2000 it was all about the 2nd floor- frat boy and sorority girl heaven.  Damn, I'm old...  In 2003, it was all about the A-Level.  I never got into that scene.  By the time I was a senior I was in the 5th floor stacks…

Calliope Cafe
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2826 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Chris K. writes: Amazing grinder spot.  Get the fries too.  There's this amazing mayonnaise based sauce they give you for the potato wedges.  A must.

Cadillac Palace Theatre
Neighborhood: The Loop

151 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601

carolynne r. writes: I thought this was a lovely theatre.  The acoustics were great and the interior is just amazing.  The play I saw was My Fair Lady and WOW it was great!  Just a fabulous production all around.  

Word of caution though - you are going to want to splurge…

The Bagel Restaurant & Deli
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3107 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Liz M. writes: Mish-Mash soup is the largest form of Jewish penicillin known to man!

Let me explain...Mish-Mash soup is served in a bowl, the size of the family-size, salad bowl, and it contains a gigantic Matzo Ball, Egg Noodles, Kreplach (Jewish meat ravioli)…

Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co.
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2121 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Bonnie L. writes: Grinder reminds me of the Keebler Elves' Hallow tree. The tucked in dining room, dark wood interior, dark lighting, dark smoky sweaty steam (from so many bodies packed in there) atmosphere.

Grinder pops out those pizza pot pie like the elves…

Borders Books Music & Cafe
Neighborhood: The Loop

150 N State St
Chicago, IL 60601

Michele L. writes: I don't like the layout.  I don't like never being able to find a book in the business section, even though I think I'm looking on the right shelf for it.  I don't like what appears to be homeless people lurking near windows at the ends of the rows…

Potbelly Sandwich Works
Neighborhood: The Loop

190 N State St
Chicago, IL 60601

Joe R. writes: I'm so fond of Potbelly's "A Wreck" sandwich that I once inquired about franchise opportunities. It seems that they're a family-owned shop, and not interested in expanding too quickly (at least they weren't at the time).

Anyhow - fantastic sandwiches…

Taco & Burrito Palace
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2441 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Filly G. writes: Hands down, this place has the deliciousist veggie burrito IN THE WORLD!!! It's so good that I can't imagine even attempting to eat anything else on their menu, and I'm normally quite an adventurous eater outer.*

Consider these things:

I am not a…

Strange Cargo
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3448 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Rob L. writes: I've come here a few times, some just to buy shirts, once to have a shirt made for me. Staff has always been friendly and helpful to me. When I needed a shirt made for a friend's party, the girl working helped me pick out a design that worked well…

Berghoff Cafe
Neighborhood: The Loop

17 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603

Jason L. writes: When the Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza came to an end, I thought my chances of getting a reasonably-priced, quick German lunch in the Loop had become non-existent. But no! Now I have the Berghoff to comfort my German-loving belly until next…

Carmine's
Neighborhood: Near North Side

1043 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611

Matt L. writes: Given my parents' residence's proximity to Carmine's, I'd say it's kind of fucked up that they lied to me all these years and told me Carmine's sucked. Well tonight, they changed their tune when Blue Agave was closed and Dublin's patio was too…

The Mutiny Corp
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2428 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

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This is the review of the Mutiny…

Lava Lounge
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1270 N Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60622

Jenny R. writes: I know people here so this review is totally and completely biased.

Please enjoy this haiku...

My liver needs rest.

I'm at this place way too much.

This needs to stop now.

You want to kill me?

I said give me more shots please.

Wait, no. No more, no.

I can…