Lakeview Foods
Neighborhood: Uptown

4106 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60613

Lori L. writes: Oh how you taunt me with your big yellow sign.  You scream booze!  
This is my go to place when my liquour guy decides to close his store at 9pm on a Sunday night.  
Variety of wine = eh
Same goes for the beer selection.  But when I'm desparate to git…

Starbucks
Neighborhood: The Loop

Millenium Park Metra Station
151 N Michigan
Chicago, IL 60601

Mindy W. writes: I stop in this Starbucks on occasion, nothing about it makes it unique from any of the other hundreds (thousands?) of Starbucks throughout the Chicagoland area.  

It has overly cheerful staff that I think have been partaking a bit too much in the…

Trivoli
Neighborhood: Edgewater

1147 W Granville
Chicago, IL 60686

dennis m. writes: Great staff, Fresh coffee with pleanty to choose from on the breakfast/brunch Menu.  They have a display case filled with baked goods adorned with hello kitty lables.  They do not bake in the store but do cook and serve nice size breakfasts.  I enjoy…

Mariegold Bakery and Fast

5752 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Davi d. writes: This spot has turo-turo (point point) fare of Filipino food. The workers will explain what they are serving for the day.

They also serve filipino baked goods - puto or kutsinta (steamed rice sweet cakes), hopia (like Chinese moon cakes), suman…

El Potosi
Neighborhood: Irving Park

3710 N Elston
Chicago, IL 60618

mc quake j. writes: Nice little joint. I'm always attracted to these little junky looking places, convinced that beneath the cruddy (or from another perspective, "quaint") exterior there will be found fantastically delicious comida (yeah, I'm down with the lingo).

El…

Starbucks
Neighborhood: Beverly

1933 W. 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60643

Carl G. writes: Kudos to Starbucks for preserving this building, the old Christian Science Reading Room. They've even preserved some internal structural features as well, like the fireplace/mantle from the old CSRR. I'm not really a fan of Christian Science or…

Skokie Bakery

4043 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076

Davi d. writes: Great place to pickup assorted pinoy style breads for those unable to bake. Pan de sal, pan de ube, putok bread, and pan de coco are a few types served here. There is a small counter of turo turo food also available for some take home eats.

My only…

Dim Sum House
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2610 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Davi d. writes: Ever wonder where to get homemade frozen dim sum without the prep time? Plenty of bao, eggrolls (meat or veg), lo mai gai (sticky rice filled w chicken/pork wrapped in lotus leaves), pot stickers, and mung bean stuffed sesame balls.

All here for your…

Taqueria Tayahua
Neighborhood: Pilsen

2411 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608

Davi d. writes: I went here for lunch with my sister who works down the block at V V Supremo. Quesadillas with squash blossoms, huitlacoche mushroom, hongos, spinach, or nopales (cactus paddies) are on the menu. I tried their carne en su jugo - a soup which has…

Garden Fresh Market

275 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL 60062

Alan R. writes: Known for their fresh produce and excellent selection of poultry and meat, GF is much more than that.  They also have a a vast selection of ethnic foods that cover close to as many ethnicities that make up the North Shore.  A great deli and bakery…

So Gong Dong Tofu House
Neighborhood: North Park

3307 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60686

Davi d. writes: After not getting in the local Renga Tei in Lincolnwood for sush, we opted to eat here - a small mom and pops joint up by me that has a lotta dark wood that looks like u transported to another place.

Plenty pan chan to start with. meanwhile we had…

Convenient Food
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3170 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60657

Kevin B. writes: I can't help but add this store to Yelp. Yes, its just another, no thrills, generic convenience store. But, what makes these places stick out are the people who work there. Everyone in the area sees these guys almost everyday, so you can't help but…

Dunkin' Donuts

7847 W 95th St.
Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Tom M. writes: Great location, easy parking, just a bit slow on the service. Friendly, though!

Excellent coffee!

Very clean / new place....

Lawrence Fruit Market
Neighborhood: North Park

3318 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Caroline A. writes: This place is heaven for fresh produce.  It looks a little sketchy when you walk in - obviously an ethnic market.  However, they have a variety of apples (Gala, Macintosh, Fuji)  the size of your head, boxes of sweet navel oranges, peaches and pears…

Honey Don't Forget The Milk
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2754 W Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Natalie R. writes: This is a clever little deli tucked away on Fullerton at Fairfield. It's quirky, cute, and run by a sweet family. It's full of the normal "oops I forgot this" kind of stuff. The counter in the back is where you can get
sandwiches for $2.50-$4. The…

Caribou Coffee
Neighborhood: Near West Side

222 S Riverside Plz
Chicago, IL 60606

Angie M. writes: Just a quick shout out for my office Caribou Coffee.  The staff could not be more friendly; In fact they know a lot of the regular's orders and greet people by name.  

During the sultry summer months, I recommend the cold pressed coffee.  It retains…

Jewel Food Stores

1600 Deerfield Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035

Liz S. writes: I think this might be one of few Jewel stores that caters to the demographics in the area.  It's in a highly populated Jewish area so they have a special kosher deli with rabbis on hand and all that good stuff.  

I like that they take into account…

Nate's Snack Shop

121 N. LaSalle
10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602

meg g. writes: If you work at City Hall and need a quick bite, stop in at Nate's on the 10th Floor.  In the mornings they have  grits with cheese and oatmeal with raisins and honey.  Lunch specials include chili dogs, sloppy joe's and split pea soup (with bits of…

Great Food

39 W Golf Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Keiko S. writes: I'd never seen a store like this. The moment I walked in, the man behind the counter asked me how he could help me find anything specific. I asked what they had.

Apparently, they once used to mainly carry sugar-free products, but to address the high…

Dunkin Donuts

Red Line stop
Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

carrie m. writes: what more can i say than, I love D&D coffee in the morning, the price is right and the coffee is superb (if your looking for a full selection of donuts here, don't. Try the D&D street level on Chicago Ave.).  Have you ever wanted to walk into a bar…

Nieves El Pinguino
Neighborhood: Albany Park

3234 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Amanda P. writes: Not the best Mexican ice cream joint in town (that title goes to Flamingo) but certainly a good one if you don't feel like leaving the North Side.  They make several varieties of ice creams and fruit ices in the requisite strange flavors (yes, even…

The Orleans Market
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

316 W Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60610

Nicoletta R. writes: If vegetables are washed before being put on the salad bar, they taste better, and you'll still have enamel on your teeth after eating them.

When there's a salmonella outbreak, it might be especially important to wash raw vegetables before serving…

Ultra Foods

1212 75th St
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Tony C. writes: Well, I think I can finally say goodbye to Jewel and Dominics.  Since I've started to shop at Ultra the experience has been better then I expected. They have all the name brand items Jewel and Dominics have and then some. You can't beat the produce…

Heavenly Hearth Bread Co

1101 Central Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091

J H. writes: This is a nice local bakery that specializes in artisan bread.  A loaf of bread costs more than the one you can fine at local Jewels or Dominicks.  The bread is more crusty than the ones we are used to but it is very tasty and chewy.  This place…

A La Carte

111 Green Bay Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091

Sandy R. writes: I'm surprised there aren't more reviews for this place.  My niece and I had lunch here today - her treat.  How nice is that.  It's more of a pick up your food place then a restaurant, but they do have a few tables so you can select your food from the…

Bel-Port Food & Liquor
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1362 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Barb S. writes: This is not a high-end liquor store, just a little corner store at Belmont and Southport.  I found myself heading there one day when Howard's Wine Cellar was already closed.  While they only have a small selection of wine, liquor and beer I've at…

West Lawn Finer Foods
Neighborhood: West Elsdon

5806 S Pulaski Ave
Chicago, IL 60629

Diana M. writes: This grocery store never disappoints me.  I shop here when I don't feel like going to your big chain super markets.  I always find what I need and their produce, meat, and deli selections are fresh.  They always have great sales on their deli meats…

Maui Wowi
Neighborhood: Near West Side

850 W Jackson
Ste 125
Chicago, IL 60607

Tom S. writes: Kona kicks it!

I really appreciate a great coffee shop and having a place like Maui Wowi in my neighborhood makes me feel like my karma is on track.

I lu-HUV Kona coffee and what a nice treat to have access to expertly made Kona coffee concoctions…

Fair Share Finer Foods

6226 W Roosevelt Rd
Oak Park, IL 60303

Laurel W. writes: When you're tired of paying a ridiculous amount ($1 or more) for lemons or limes, head to Fair Share for a better deal and fresher produce ($0.10 per lime). Great for picking up ingredients to make all your favorite Latin dishes.

My favorite…

Fair Share Fine Foods
Neighborhood: Clearing

6422 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60686

Kit S. writes: A supermarket with decent produce & meat sections.

Love's Yogurt

122 N Skokie Blvd
Wilmette, IL 60091

Katie S. writes: I love Love's! Ever since my mother has been on a diet (which is most of my life), instead of going out for the real-deal ice cream, we've always gone to Love's. And I have to say, that it's hard to replace Love's with any other fro-yo because they…

Supermercado Torres

5304 W. 25th St
Cicero, IL 60804

brian s. writes: Great neighborhood grocery store.  Torres puts an emphasis on perishables with a fresh, wide variety of produce & a great meat department.  The meat department specializes in Latino cuts of meat.  I've gotten great arrachera (limpia, abierta y por la…

C& C Bakery
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

2655 W Huron St
Chicago, IL 60612

Mike O. writes: CLOSED as of 5/27/08. No signs ogf life at the door, just a sign where the owner wants any packages forwarded. A piece of my childhood has died....

Here's the original story as it was:
About 2 blocks west of Smith Park, down the quiet stretch of…

The Dinner Club

26 S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525

Erin B. writes: I was a little skeptical when I decided to take the plunge and try out The Dinner Club.  I mean, it was a little expensive for my liking, but hey, I figured you're paying more for the convenience of it all.  I heard about The Dinner Club back on WGN…

El Mitote
Neighborhood: Hermosa

4459 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641

jason t. writes: decent enough mexican grocery store, but the real attraction is the very no-frills cafe in the back.  all your typical taqueria staples, the best thing has to be the "combinacion el mitote", which consists of an enchilada, a taco al pastor, a carne…

Dunkin' Donuts

7039 W Dempster St
Niles, IL 60714

Giselle S. writes: The search was on I needed to find 15-20 gift cards or gift certificates at a low denomination.  My previous ventures turned out too expensive.  The least amount available was $5 from Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and Cold Stone, even mcD's does not carry…

Baskin Robbins
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

3309 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Robert W. writes: This is an above-average Baskin Robbins in a below-average location.  Service is quick and the staff is generally happy.  This location is probably due for a remodel but is cleaner than many Dunkin/Baskin locations in Chicago.

The only real downside…