Rollin' To Go

910 Noyes Street
Evanston, IL 60201

Keiko S. writes: Glad I decided to trust my fellow yelpers and gave this place a try. Their sandwiches are of high quality - fresh and very satisfying. You can order your sandwich hot or cold, but either way, the bread's warm and toasty. Their multi-grain bread is…

Humboldt Park
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

1400 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Kara B. writes: I would have to agree with Nell T. -- if you think Humboldt Park is too dangerous than the city is not the right place for you to live. Yes, there are people there who are not white (how crazy is that?), in fact you may even hear people speaking…

Gioco
Neighborhood: Near Southside

1312 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605

Kristin P. writes: I have never eaten in the dining room - something I find odd because I have eaten food from this restaurant more times than I can count!  We order take-out from here at least once every 2 weeks.  The thin crust pizzas are delicious - the perfect…

Savor the Flavor
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2545 N. Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Nicole K. writes: Love Savor the Flavor! It's a great local coffee shop with friendly staff and good coffee. But I don't get the coffee nearly as much as I do the ice cream and italian ice. They are the real deal!

Support local businesses! Go to Savor the Flavor and…

Bravco Beauty Centre
Neighborhood: Near North Side

43 E Oak Street
Floor 1
Chicago, IL 60611

Tina T. writes: Walking into Bravco. I felt like Alice in Wonderland must have felt!  I am a beauty junkie, and this store has absolutely every product out there!  I did not know about this store until fellow yelpers clued me in, so when I was down on Oak street…

Indie Cafe Thai & Sushi
Neighborhood: Edgewater

5951 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60660

Colleen C. writes: The right potion...
of posh and price,
Indie is more,
than raw fish and rice.

Indie Thai and Sushi Cafe? Holy mackerel, salmon, tuna, yellowtail and unagi, my friends! For real, this joint is where it's at.

How I love somewhat hidden gems...a crowd of…

La Sardine
Neighborhood: Near West Side

111 N. Carpenter Street
Chicago, IL 60607

Matt L. writes: I would say this is average French cuisine. Nothing really stood out and if decimals come into play, the three stars I gave this place is rounded up from 2.6.

We went on Tuesday for the $25 prix fixe, but I quickly learned that wasn't such a great…

La Gondola Italian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2914 N Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Fred B. writes: What a fantastic find this was.  I originally found La Gondola when ordering a Restaurant.com gift certificate at a low price.  I chose La Gondola solely because they didn't have 5 pages of restrictions (such as "GC is invalidated when ordering a…

Cape Cod Room
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

140 E Walton St
Chicago, IL 60611

Matthew S. writes: It's Friday night and the lights are low....lookin' out for a place to go....

So we decide to go to the Cape Cod Room at the Drake.  I'm jazzed.  I've never had a meal there before, and don't really know what to expect.

We are greeted by the host, who…

Urban Eyecare
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1515 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Adrian D. writes: I have no idea where the person who gave that shitty review before me went, but she did not go to the same Urban Eyecare that I went to. They were so nice and were super understanding when i told them i didn't have insurance.  They hooked me up with…

Olivia's Market
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

2014 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Nancy K. writes: Lovely market with a wonderful assortment of some of my favorite labels Morton & Bassett, Nueske's and Boar's Head.  Prices are very good.

Wish we had a market like this by us.  

Thanks Cory and Brian for all your help and time.

Oak Park Farmer's Market

Corner of Lake St and Elmwood
Oak Park, IL 60303

Clarissa J. writes: Did someone say, "Donut?"  

You'll know you're nearing this particular farmer's market when you get a whiff of freshly made donuts in the air.  That's right.  Donuts.  Instead of just the usual market fair of fruit and vegetables, flowers, herbs,…

Frontera Grill
Neighborhood: Near North Side

449 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Ed to the M. writes: I think I'm going to incur the wrath of Naperville (trust me, you DON'T want to incur the wrath of Naperville, but I'm protected by roughly 1,800 miles and the Rockies, so I'm gonna risk it) by giving Frontera Grill 3 stars.

Let me give you some…

Tac Quick
Neighborhood: Lakeview, Wrigleyville

3930 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60613

Sam S. writes: Hands down, a five-star place for Thai/Asian food.

The catch is, ask for the "Thai menu," like many other yelpers also indicate. Don't worry, this "Thai menu" is written in English.

Four of us spent a total of $80 including tax and a fat tip, and we…

Sultan's Market
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

2057 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Nancy R. writes: Who's got fried balls? Sultan's Market's got fried balls! They've got the biggest fried balls of them all!

Forgive my temporary regression to being 10 years old, but that's what a week on the road will to do you, listening to scientific data for 12…

Mayan Palace Mexican Cuisine
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2703 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Maritess Z. writes: I LOVE MAYAN PALACE.
I ate here all the time in college, some of the best Mexican food I've had in my life, loved the big burritos after drunken college festivities.

Marshall Field's
Neighborhood: The Loop

111 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602

elizabeth n. writes: I am very sad to see a Chicago classic close down.  I don't care if they have the same merchandise as Macy's, it will lose all appeal to me when the name officially changes over.  Marshall Fields is the best and most well known department store in…

Pita Inn

3910 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076

Matt W. writes: I dare you - no, I DOUBLE DOG dare you to find me a place on this planet you can find Jews and Palestinians, Pakistanis and Indians, North and South Koreans, even cats and dogs eating next to each other in peace. Go to Pita Inn on a Saturday night…

Unabridged Books
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3251 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Ed U. writes: So do you remember that "Twilight Zone" episode where Burgess Meredith plays Henry Bemis, the bespectacled bookworm who survives an A-bomb blast and finds all the time in the world to read only to break his glasses? Loved that show...

Anyway, I walked…

Bricks
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

1909 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Ali R. writes: After hearing about the baked goat cheese appetizer from Kristin R. during my St. Patty's Chicago vaca I had to try it out for myself. I am a huge cheese fan so I was ready to try it out. I was expecting it to be much cheesier (marinara and goat…

Innertown Pub
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1935 W Thomas Street
Chicago, IL 60622

erik m. writes: saturday afternoon in august. i stop in because i don't want to sit at home, and one of my favorite things is to get lit and then take a walk in the embrace of sunny, sweltering summer humidity. especially when i have something on the brain. helps me…

The Art of Pizza
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3033 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Dave S. writes: If Pizza was an art form you would not find this stuff in the Louvre. You would not find this pizza in the Art Institute. You would also be hard pressed to find this in any of Chicago's art galleries either. You would most likely find this set up in…

Empty Bottle
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

1035 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Justin V. writes: You don't like The Bottle and you're no kind of person in my book.

Shitty band?  
Who cares, it was probably a free show.
Who cares, go shoot pool.
Who cares, go play Ms. Pac Man.
Who cares, the Tamale Guy is here.
Who cares, you're shitfaced.

Good band?…

The Matchbox
Neighborhood: Noble Square, River West

770 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Aaron S. writes: A bar owner that stocks 20 kinds each of high-end tequila, single-malt scotch, and small-batch bourbon and refuses to carry Jaegermeister is my kind of snob!

I don't understand why they call it the Matchbox instead of the Matchbook, though, because…

Museum of Contemporary Art
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Jenny R. writes: I went to the First Friday event. It was 15 bones for entry. Drink tix additional cost. The line for the drink tickets was long, as was the line for the actual drinks...good thing I brought my flask.

Upon entering I was handed a "mingling…

Fox & Obel
Neighborhood: Near North Side

401 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611

j. d. writes: If Victoria Beckham (AKA: "Posh Spice") actually ate, this is probably where she'd shop.

In fact, I can see it all now:

Posh would pull up to Fox & Obel, toss the free valet guy her Range Rover's keys, stomp up the steps in a pair of ungodly…

Fleet Feet Sports
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4555 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Jerry M. writes: I can't wait until I win the lottery. Everything in this store is so darn cute and I want to buy everything in my size. And every color as well. And on my salary I can barely afford one little top, let alone everything else I want to buy.

The…

Tatu Tattoo
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1754 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Dan P. writes: I was rollin through Chicago on tour with my old band two summers ago, in fact it was the day that the Red Sox traded Nomar to the Cubs. We got into town really early after a long drive from Evansville Indiana and were delirious. Everywhere we went…

Kurowski's Sausage Shop
Neighborhood: Avondale

2976 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

jason t. writes: i think this place is owned by the same folks who run rich's deli on western, because they have a lot of the same stuff...especially the blueberry crumb cake which is just about the best thing ever and half the reason i've gained 15 pounds since i…

Dairy Queen - Southport
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3811 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60686

Dan T. writes: As an Iowa native descended from a long line of rural Iowans, I have certain traits encoded in my DNA. Apart from thriftiness and pale skin, a love of dairy and ice cream is central to my being. I come from a state that claims the world's best ice…

Shoreline Sightseeing
Neighborhood: Near North Side

600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Mari K. writes: It's 10:58 AM and my boat leaves at 11:00 AM.  I have the following options:
a.)  Call my friend and tell her that there's no way that I'll make the boat and hop on the 11:30 one... and ride it all by my lonesome self.
b.)  Cross my fingers and jump…

Guess Hookah
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1829 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Ed to the M. writes: This is my kind of place.  Bob Marley, and then a March of the Dolphins-like movie were playing on the TV (and who doesn't love dolphins?!), up-beat reggae was playing from the DJ, cold beer was flowing into my mouth (Anchor Steam, SF represent! -…

Jerry's Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1045 W Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60607

Andrea R. writes: Before entering Jerry's Sandwiches I pictured the make-your-own sandwich shops in New York.  However, Jerry's has much more charm and the employees are much friendlier than the shops I've been to in NY.

I was greeted by Mindy at the cash register who…

Johnnie's Beef

7500 W North Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Steve M. writes: OMG, the 56th review of this joint?! Well, if it weren't so good, I guess so many Yelpers wouldn't have come here to eat at and review Johnnie's, huh? At least I posted a couple of pics of the food so you can see what you're in for though.

I must…

Lincolnwood Produce

7175 N Lincoln Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712

April H. writes: Okay, It really helps that this place is a short 10 minute walk from my home, but I really love the family-owned, European feel.  They have more than you would need in the food department and great specialty items.  They are responsibly priced and…

Lyric Opera of Chicago
Neighborhood: The Loop

20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606

Caroline A. writes: The Chicago Lyric Opera house is regarded as one of the best in the world.  We were lucky enough to enjoy this season's opening night performance of La Traviata.  The evening was magical - in both performance and Gala afterwards.  

Now I live just…

Wluw 88.7 Fm
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

6525 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626

Di B. writes: I'm not just a volunteer at this outstanding station but I'm a listener and dedicated fan!!!!

Paulina Market
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3501 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

carolynne r. writes: Do you ever have one of those days when you're feeling run-down, a little peckish, a little blue? Well, I was having one of those days, and to top it off the weather was awful - overcast, blustery, raw, and as cold as my grandmother when fishing for…

WWME TV Channel 23
Neighborhood: Near West Side

26 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60686

Greg P. writes: I LOVE the Me-TV! Now, if they vould only put back "The Munsters", "The Addams Family" & "The Monkees" then I vould never leave Da Crypt!

Richard's Bar
Neighborhood: Near West Side, River West

491 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Jenny R. writes: A friend and I were anxious on a Sat. afternoon and so we decided to hop on the blue line with the goal of getting off on a random stop, finding a random bar, having a random drink and returning home. We got off on Grand and the first bar we saw was…