Rinky Dink
Neighborhood: Logan Square

3149 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647

Oscar the Death Cat B. writes: Rinky Dink has been closed for at least a year now, it was my 2nd-favorite place (aside from Uncle Fun) for buying fun junk & gifts.  Why does Yelp classify them under "Garment Services"???  They were best known for having loads of Betty Boop stuff.…

S & M Building Management
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

446 W Arlington
Chicago, IL 60614

Mike T. writes: When I first moved to Chicago, I found an apartment with a buddy in the heart of Lincoln Park...settle down hipsters. To my 22 year old delight, the building's management company's name was S & M. I know, snicker, snicker from this recent college…

Akai Hana

3223 Lake Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091

David S. writes: My wife and I love this place for various reasons. She loves their fish collar appetizer and I just love their sushi. Yum!

Oak Tree Restaurant
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile, Streeterville

900 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Nick A. writes: Really solid, really tasty traditional breakfast items at reasonable prices despite the posh address.  I ordered the "Beefeaters Breakfast", which is good size sirloin, 2 eggs, potatoes and toast for $14.95.  They also have other menu items that put…

L and L Tavern
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3207 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

molly c. writes: picture it.
a long day of wandering the city.

but by some act of the devil you find yourself at the corner of clark and belmont.

you sweat, looking in vain for something that isn't a starbucks, a place that serves beer...IN A BOTTLE or better IN A CAN.…

Vien Dong
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3227 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657

Natalie K. writes: I used to eat out weekly at a tiny authentic Vietnamese years ago in Boston and have been searching for a place that rivals it. Vien Dong is it.

The food here is delicious and cheap. Really cheap--and good quality. The spring rolls and lemongrass…

Ping Pong
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3322 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Julia W. writes: Ping Pong is yum.  Upon moving to the neighborhood, I'd avoided the place, thinking its minimalist white walls and snappily dressed waitstaff meant my noodles would cost more than the $5 I'm accustomed to.  My husband and I finally decided to try it…

Drury Lane Oak Brook

100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Nancy K. writes: We were here for a banquet and it was very nice

California Pizza Kitchen
Neighborhood: Near North Side

939 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Rob L. writes: I don't come here that often because I am not a chain sort of place, but sometimes when I am having lunch with a co worker and we have a minute, we'll trek over here. You'll have everyone from moms and kids, to business folks to people off from…

Allegretti's Bakery

7717 W Lawrence Ave
Norridge, IL 60706

Nancy K. writes: One of the better bakeries for miles.

Basilico Ristorante

4701 N Cumberland Ave Ste 1
Norridge, IL 60706

Robyn C. writes: I lived across the street from this place in a little apartment years before I got married.  It's located in a strip mall, and you'd never guess it was there.  It served some of the absolutely best Italian food, but that neighborhood is known for…

Taco Burrito King
Neighborhood: Dunning

3216 N Harlem Ave
Chicago, IL 60634

Eric M. writes: This is my favorite burrito joint. Cheap and very good. The place is clean and renovated so therefore definetely not ghetto. And for you potential eat-and-run individuals, this is perhaps an easy target. Even tho this is a fast-food-pay-at-the-cash…

Zapatista
Neighborhood: Near Southside

1307 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

Andrea R. writes: Now this is a restaurant that will get my butt to the South Loop! To be fair I haven't had a true dining experience at Zapatista yet (although I plan on it very soon!), but I fell in love with the atmosphere a few weeks ago and at tonight's Yelp…

Nine West Outlet
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2058 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Kelly M. writes: they are getting 4 stars despite the lack of selection.  Which of course is to be expected at an outlet store, but honestly I've had more luck finding good stuff at reduced prices at the regular Nine West stores on sale.  It's also a bit…

Evil Clown
Neighborhood: North Center

4314 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657

Ross B. writes: Most slept on CD store in Chicago.  I'm afraid it might have closed within the past couple weeks so this is more of an epitaph than a review.  I'll miss you evil clown, whenever I wanted to walk home with a backpack full of robo-space-disco and…

Korean Express
Neighborhood: The Loop

330 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60606

Wesley R. writes: If you like your Korean food downtown, and I mean really like your Korean food downtown, you can choose from...oh, this is the only downtown one? Thankfully, as far as point at your food and go places most items are tasty. They are a worthy Loop…

After-Words
Neighborhood: Near North Side

23 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611

Arnab M. writes: I love bookstores. I love them more when they have secondhand books. After-Words has a pretty good but not terribly varied collection of such books. I thought the fiction, sci-fi and fantasy sections were commendable and really cheap. I bought 6…

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

7050 Mannheim Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018

Nancy K. writes: Must try them warm.  Good fast food doughnuts.

Spectrum Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Greektown

233 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661

Johan Z. writes: Beware of posts regarding Spectrum, or any place, by pathetic racists.
Spectrum certainly got a lot better when it got rid of that waitress, she worked two days- always dressed like a harlet and she got mad when a patron called her out on that.…

Coral Reef Pet Center

7723 W Lawrence Ave
Norridge, IL 60706

David K. writes: Fantastic aquarium and fish purchasing experience. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, good prices, and pleasant store interior made this location the best I found after a day's worth of exploring all of the options in the near-west suburbs.

Melting Point
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2467 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Syretta H. writes: THIS PLACE IS CLOSED- I loved the Melting Point when I went. Making the candle was not as easy as I thought it would be, though. We had a private party there ans bought food and wine. The staff was helpful also, helping us when we could not cut…

Body Shop the
Neighborhood: Near North Side

700 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Patty V. writes: I agree that they are a little overpriced,but the body butters are divine!I also love the aromatherapy oils-so many to choose from-and they smell great and can be mixed to create your own blend!I also like that some proceeds go to help those less…

Hugo Boss
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile

Westfield North Bridge
520 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Rob L. writes: I was tired of hearing from the soon to be blissful brides asking if I had gotten a new suit. "Did you get it yet?" "You know my wedding is not that far away and you are in the wedding?!"

I needed a suit...my other one was... um... not up to snuff. I…

O'Neils Bar and Grill
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

152 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611

molly c. writes: so, let's put this out there. i am a nice person. okay i said it...and it's true.

my friend was working at some sports radio station at NBC tower last night and since i was shopping i called and said i would bring him dinner.

OH MY GOD. great place,…

Long John Silver's Seafood Shoppe

3901 W Touhy Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Jacob J. writes: Five stars for service.  Much of the management are happy joy joy people, you get a greeting upon entrance and exit.  When you hear greetings it is definitely something that stays with you and compliments the experience.
On today's visit the cashier…

Donald's Famous Hot Dogs
Neighborhood: Pilsen

2325 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608

Michelle H. writes: Any place that offers a 10 hot dog with fries special, I have to love.  But my personal favorite from here is the foot long polish and cheese fries. (This is the Tuesday special-every day of the week they have different specials.)  Anything I have…

Columbia College
Neighborhood: South Loop

600 S Michigan Ave Fl 5
Chicago, IL 60605

Natalie S. writes: Columbia is great... if you know a few tricks. Trick number one: don't count on your transfer credits being counted for anything. Trick number two: get it in writing. If someone tells you that you need 23 more credits to graduate- get it in writing.…

International House of Pancakes
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3760 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60613

Brandon C. writes: An IHOP is an IHOP is an IHOP.  Or is it?  It seems like everyone who works here went to some special IHOP Academy for customer service.  Laudable service all around from host, to waiter, to busboys.  

N.B.: Given the proximity to public…

Flat Top

726 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301

Bridget M. writes: Awesome.  You pick your ingredients and then pick your meats and then they grill it for you and bring it to you.  It's so much better than Mongolian BBQ and Stir Crazy - I think the quality is so much higher here at Flat Top.  Yum.

Romanian Kosher Sausage Co
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

7200 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626

Amanda P. writes: This is, without question, the best kosher butcher in Chicago.  They make their own kosher sausages and salamis on the premises, and they're really exceptional.  They also make their own corned beef briskets.  I get the garlic sausages (which are…

Gigio's Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Uptown

4643 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640

Colleen C. writes: I ordered. I waited. It arrived hot. I ate almost the entire thing. My life was complete.

Ok, so it was Sunday night and of course I hate to grocery shop (or cook, but that is another story), and again I was perplexed on what to order. I searched…

Fannie May Kitchen Fresh Candy Shops
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3175 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

a w. writes: Want to really impress someone special? Well, go here and get a pound of their toasted coconut truffles and some chocolate roses. That's one combination that nobody can resist!

Hot Diggity Dog
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

251 E Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60611

Kara B. writes: I have no idea why hardly anyone has mentioned the Italian Beefs at Hot Diggity Dog -- but I'll do my best to do them justice. The beefs are hot, juicy and fresh as can be. The italian bread is perfect coated in juices and LOTS of hot peppers... add…

Naha
Neighborhood: Near North Side

500 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60610

Andrea R. writes: Gotta love restaurant week....the chance to try fancy schmancy restaurants for their $31.95 prix fixe dinner specials.  Naha, which has been on my list to try for a while now, seemed like the obvious choice to kick off restaurant week.  

I was…

Sharper Image the
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

835 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

bill s. writes: Sharper Image is the rich man's RadioShack. I like it alot, heck it's much better than the mall it's located in. They might as well close the mall, and build a bigger Sharper Image there.

The Pump Room
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Gold Coast

1301 N State Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610

Gregor G. writes: An awesome piece of history, this old-school landmark has a surprisingly contemporary menu. Being a confirmed Sinatra-holic, I was enthralled by "table one," the booth of choice for the ultra-famous, which remains roped off. You can almost picture a…

Seneca Hotel
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

200 E Chestnut St
Chicago, IL 60611

Lauren G. writes: I found this place through yelp and I am so thankful.  This place is really sweet and nice.  I was in Chicago recently for a conference on green building.  There weren't a lot of hotels in the immediate vicinity of the conference center and we were…

Build-A-Bear Workshop
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

700 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Ro N. writes: This was the VERY first Build A Bear shop I've been to and seen.
( There wasn't one in Texas or in New York at that time - this was circa 1999 )

I came here with this girl that I knew.

She build a bear for her then boyfriend and I swear a 5 year old…

If An Elephant Can Paint Inc
Neighborhood: Edison Park

6677 N Northwest Hwy
Chicago, IL 60631

Amy N. writes: My friends and I went there last night to "Pig-Out- and -Paint" aka-
"Christmas in July".  It was a really great time.  Vicky is awesome and very helpful!  Her staff were fabulous as well.  I would reccomend this place for a group outting, or if you…

Von Steuben High School
Neighborhood: North Park

5039 N. Kimball
Chicago, IL 60625

Erin B. writes: Wow, I was surprised to see this school rated already!  Why not!?  This school has been SOO incredibly nice to me so far.  Being an itinerant teacher, it sucks coming into a new place and having no one help you.  EVERYONE here has been so nice here…