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1. Kickstand Espresso Bar
Kickstand was my caffeinated (and air-conditioned) oasis during Attack of the Heats & Humidities last Thursday.
I stumbled in around 3 p.m., drenched in sweat and dragging my wheelie suitcase. I was waiting for my host/friend to get off work and…More »
2. Chicago Bagel Authority
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-9606
Categories:
Bagels,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Park, DePaul
Be still my bagel-loving heart.
Every time I'm here (i.e. every time I'm in Chicago) I have a sort of menu-freeze at CBA. Everything sounds unbelievable... so instead of ordering, I do nothing for a few minutes and hope it all works out.
You simply…More »
3. The Waxing Room
I couldn't spend the weekend in Chicago looking like a yeti's ex-girlfriend. Enter my handy Yelp iPhone app! I was able to find a waxer very close to my friend's apartment and came across rave reviews for The Waxing Room. I had my Wrigley Field-bound…More »
4. Sable Kitchen & Bar
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 755-9704
Categories:
American (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
I've had both eats and drinks at Sable and I can say nothing less than "Yay, I'm a fan."
My first visit in April, I indulged in creamed corn creme brulée, which my group shared, and then I went with the steamed mussels and a cucumber and tomato salad.…More »
5. Hotel Palomar Chicago
I've had sleepovers at Hotel Palomar twice now, for two business trips.
The many highlights of this splendid Chicago tower include:
-The fedora-sporting doorman who hailed many a cab for us
-The lobby "living room," with complimentary wine and/or…More »
6. The Tasting Room
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-1313
Categories:
Wine Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop
The atmosphere is really swanky and relaxed. It would be perfect for a date or with just a couple of girlfriends but I came here with a big birthday group and I don't think it was the right scene for us. The seating arrangement that they set up for…More »
7. Ja' Grill Restaurant & Lounge
Chicago, IL 60686
(773) 929-5375
Category:
Caribbean
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Park, DePaul
Ya mon: The service is the big plus about this place. The servers, bussers and bartenders were friendly, friendly, friendly! They were actually genuine as they said, "Welcome!" (a harder phrase to master non-cheesily than you'd imagine) and they were…More »
8. Joey's Brickhouse - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-1300
Categories:
Pizza,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Lakeview
We thought Joey's was closed on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. That's how empty this cavernous space was. That probably should have been our first warning to the mediocrity that was to follow.
Before I get into the faults, I have to say that the…More »
9. HB Restaurant
My dinner at HB was one of my favorite dining experiences in Chicago so far. I cannot gush enough about the family-style menu they put together for us Yelp CMs: salty-sweet bacon-wrapped dates, trout served whole, Edam cheese and artichoke…More »
10. Stir In The Love
Thanks, Gabi, for finding room in my belly when I thought there was none. Cookies just melt into the cracks, right? Oh wait, that's ice cream...
I only tried the s'mores cookie from our big basket of baked goods during CM Week, but oh man were these…More »
11. Bombay Wraps
Phew! Four of us scrambled into Bombay Wraps right before they were closing on Friday. Cutting it close, but we got our wrap on... and we got it on hard.
It was a nice feeling to sneak in right before closing time and have the people behind the…More »
12. Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 563-5555
Categories:
Thai,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop, Noble Square
"Ay ay ay, I am your butterfly..." Ugh, now that Die Antwoord song is in my head and will never leave.
Our trip to Butterfly last week wasn't planned, but it was delicious. The indoor seating is so-so. We ended up on a big bench seat (with tables all…More »
13. The Beaumont
This is how people end up at Beaumont...
Person A: "It's late, but I don't wanna go home yet! Woo!"
Person B, who is clearly cringing: "Um... we could go to Beaumont?"
Person A: "Ew... OK!"
I want to forget every experience I've ever had at Beaumont.…More »
14. Beauty Nails
You have not had your nails did until you've had them did here.
That first mani-pedi I had at Beauty Nails was a couple years ago, and every time I've been to Chicago since, it's on the to-do list. Finally, in August, I got to check it off. However,…More »
15. Zella
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-2910
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: DePaul
I had so much fun dancing here on a Saturday night. I'm pretty sure it was just because I was with some of my favorite people in the whole world, but I'll let Zella's have the benefit of the doubt and give them some stars!
It's a pretty typical bar,…More »
16. Spacca Napoli
Oh, what a nice pizza outing with my Yelp family!
As a kid, I used to prefer my pizza with extra-extra-cheese, but my adult self is more partial to a simple Neapolitan pizza.
Why, hello Spacca Napoli! Chicago's answer to non-Chicago-style pizza.
…More »
17. Four Farthings Tavern
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-2060
Categories:
Pubs,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park
I could have sworn Lady Gaga was here.
Four Farthings was a bit rough, to be honest. And while I had a ton of fun there, I don't think I'd frequent the FF if I lived in Chicago. My impression was that it's a sort of surly, divey old pub with karaoke.…More »
18. StoryStudio Chicago
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 477-7710
Category:
Specialty Schools
Neighbourhood: Lakeview
I would have never admitted this as a seventh grader pretending to be cooler than I was, but I loved school.
StoryStudio is like being in school, but also being able to eat pastries, drink coffee and talk out of turn a little bit. It has this…More »
19. El Taco Loco
Maybe I was there on an off day, but I was not impressed by El Taco Loco... and kinda surprised by the four-star average on Yelp. Is it the late night food, guys? 'Cause I understand that everything tastes like a cheesy dream at 3 a.m., but it wasn't…More »
20. Buzz: Killer Espresso
I really liked this coffee shop and if I lived in Chicago, I'd probably haunt this place like a ghost.
It fits in the third wave coffee category, and they have the various brewing contraptions that put me at ease. See, I've fallen deeper into coffee…More »
21. Pho 777
With a line out the door at Tank, we decided to go to what Yelp app deemed the second most popular pho place in the neighborhood. And Pho 777 was good, but it could've been better.
The service was the one thing that was totally on. My boyfriend…More »
22. Cafe Laguardia
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 862-5996
Categories:
Cuban,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Bucktown
A trip to Cafe Laguardia begins with the decor assaulting the eyes with animal print (even on the air ducts!). It's inescapable, but no one could ever accuse them of not committing to their schtick.
Next, the mojito (or the cuba libre or the pitcher…More »
23. Chiu Quon Bakery
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-8888
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: Uptown
I was craving something sweet after a big salty bowl of pho, and nothing but a Chinese bakery would do (that thought was actually in my head). And then a Chinese bakery just appeared as I was walking by!
I am so glad my boyfriend lives near this…More »
24. Stitch
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-1570
Categories:
Jewelry,
Home Decor,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
Stitch would be a great gift shopping stop if your loved ones love leather and accessories. Stitch has a varied selection of purses, wallets, briefcases and a bunch of other things for men and women.
The store is nice but feels a bit cramped with so…More »
25. Tiztal Café
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-4631
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhood: Uptown
A new Chicago brunch favorite. The boyfriend and I had a busy morning of moving furniture, and we arrived at Tiztal with mucho hambre. We were welcomed by the sweetest staff ever and no wait (WTF, Over Easy...).
Of course, I had yelped brunchiness in…More »
26. Lindo Guadalajara
It's a dangerous game when you eat one of the best things you've ever had in your life (i.e. THIS: http://www.yelp.com/bi...), and then you can never eat it again because it lives in Arizona. My boyfriend and I have been craving that molcajeteada for…More »
27. Big Jones
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-5725
Categories:
Southern,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater
Brunch is a hot commodity in Chicago, it seems, so the fella and I called ahead to inquire about the wait at Big Jones last weekend. The hostess popped us on the list via phone, which was unexpected but super nice of her, and we were seated within a…More »
28. Grand Katachi
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 271-4541
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
Grand Katachi had so much potential, since it's both convenient to my boyfriend's apartment and has a really cheap happy hour. It kinda let me down in a big way though, and I don't think I can give it more than one star. Dang.
If you're looking for a…More »
29. Rad Vintage
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-2225
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater
Aside from the too-high prices, this place rawks ("rawks?" who am I?). It's tucked off of the main Andersonville amble and features merchandise that's from mostly the 1970s to present.
A few of the finds from Sunday:
-Big cozy sweaters. TONS of them…More »
30. Dolce Casa Cafe
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 506-0708
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
Dolce Casa Cafe saves the day!
Not only can you grab some absurdly good Metropolis coffee (brewed well, thank you very much), gelato and what smelled like delicious hot sandwiches, but you can also turn it into a meeting spot or laptop town when…More »
31. Yes Thai
The name of this place had me thinking of a crusty hole-in-the-wall, but no! Yes Thai is actually rather chic and modern, but the prices aren't too shabby.
We had to wait a while for a table even though we were the only ones waiting, but the staff was…More »
32. The Ravenswood Antique Mart
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 271-3700
Category:
Antiques
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
My first impression of Ravenswood Antique Mart is that it's fun to look and that's about it. Why? It's mega-overpriced.
It seems to be an antique co-op of sorts, with different sellers in different areas of the store. I was greeted politely, but then…More »
33. Acre
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-7600
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater
Acre is chic and rustic inside. Antlers everywhere. I think Portlandia should re-do their "Put a bird on it" episode and change it to "Put an antler on it." So IN... for the next five minutes.
Being cute doesn't always cut it, and the brunch and…More »
34. Clarke's
When you are half in the bag (or maybe all in the bag) at 3 a.m. and you are still underwhelmed by your food, there's something amiss. The jig is up, Clarke's.
I've been here quite a few times over the years. My checklist of happy restaurant…More »
35. Da Rae Jung
This has to be one of the most non-descript restaurants I've tried. There's no sign in English, except something like "Korean Restaurant" on the strip mall's sign. Let the smell of bulgogi (or the neighboring liquor store) be your guide.
It's…More »
36. Forever Yogurt
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 770-6953
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Lakeview
The best advice I can give you on your trip to Forever Yogurt is to ask for tasting cups before you go at it. You pay by weight, so it's much better to taste a little and decide what flavors you like before "trying" a bunch of things in your real…More »
37. Cinnamon Café
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-9003
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
Ended up here again today after another failed trip to Over Easy, but with less success this time.
I ordered the chilaquiles again. They were still tasty (especially with chorizo), but our server was inexcusably slow.
I always try to be understanding,…More »
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1/17/2012
My Sunday brunch at Cinnamon Cafe was excellent (eggcellent?). Like some of the other reviewers, we… Read more »
38. The Chopping Block
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 472-6700
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Cooking Schools
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
So far, I've just browsed through the merch, but I would love to take a class here!
Afsheen F. and I were greeted warmly as we walked in, and the shopkeeper let us know that they were doing a 20% off sale on all cookware (including the high end brands…More »
39. Gene's Sausage Shop & Delicatessen
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-7243
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Meat Shops,
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
Total sausage fest. I was drawn into Gene's after we saw a bunch of sausage and meat hanging in their window. I guess that's all a shopkeeper need do to get me to come into a store---hang up some meat.
Gene's is a gourmet grocer, deli and wine shop,…More »
40. Enjoy, An Urban General Store
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 334-8626
Categories:
Cards & Stationery,
Accessories
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
Cheeky gifts, cutesy novelties, bacon placemats, cupcake keychains...
If you find yourself in Lincoln Square, Enjoy certainly deserves a little of your attention. It's a lovely place to kill some time, but would be even better if you are looking for a…More »
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