Alice's Garden
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3524 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657

Katty D. writes: I came here for a bouquet for mother's day and for a graduation I was attending.  They had premade bouquets that were extremely unique and beautiful.  Both peopel LOVED their bouquets.  I would definitely recommend coming here for any type of…

Batteries Not Included
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3420 N Halsted St Fl 1
Chicago, IL 60657

Colleen C. writes: Ok, so as it turns out I am throwing Andrea W's (aka Queen of Yelp Chicago) official Yelp bachelorette party on this very fine and rainy evening...

SO where to go? Of course, Batteries Not Included. Their website is Bachelorette Party Super Store or…

On the Route Bicycle
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3146 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Tina B. writes: John at On The Route hooked me up!  He assembled my bike 10 minutes before closing....2 days after Xmas.  Normally, I'm trying to hightail it outta work ASAP....and especially around the holidays.  But as Mike reviewed, he went above and beyond.

And,…

Sushi O Sushi
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

346 W Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Kristen D. writes: A great sushi restaurant.  The food is great, the staff is very friendly and helpful, and it has a very nice atmosphere.  They boast about sake bomb nights on the weekends (when they're open till 2 am), and they also have 20% off maki and sushi (for…

Chicago Tribune
Neighborhood: Near North Side

435 N Michigan Ave Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60611

Patricia B. writes: First class, highest quality, one of the best newspapers in the world.  Their journalists are excellent and nothing beats the wonderful, huge Sunday paper.  I used to work for this organization and I can tell you first hand, they are the best at what…

City Scents Flowers & Gifts
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

209 E Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60611

Jessica M. writes: These guys were a life-saver for me a few times, because THEY'RE OPEN ON SUNDAYS!  I'm not aware of any other local florists who are.  Thanks, City Scents!

Fannie May Candy Shops
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East, Magnificent Mile

638 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Dee W. writes: I love Fannie May - every time I go anywhere outside of Chicago, people always ask me to bring Fannie May chocolates, especially the Mint Meltaways.  It's a Chinese tradition that if you go visit relatives or family friends, you want to bring them…

Belmont Produce - CLOSED
Neighborhood: Avondale

3239 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Dave S. writes: I stopped in here today just to pick up a few things since I remembered that I had nothing fresh and green in the fridge.  I ended up walking out with a couple bags of stuff which will keep me in a constant state of fiesta for a few days!

I was…

P.S. Bangkok
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3345 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Ray L. writes: By far my favorite thai place in the great city of Chicago.

Yes I could say the decor is nice (some people care about that shit) but I really don't want to waste my time talking about that even though it is pretty tight.  I just want to talk about the…

Water Tower Pumping Station
Neighborhood: Near North Side

Chicago Avenue and Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60686

Alexander L. writes: I totally dig the castle looking structure. The architecture is absolutely stunning. The inside of the place is equally stunning. Although in today's day it's too well lit and there are no immigrant and child laborers struggling with water and steam…

WGN Radio
Neighborhood: Near North Side

435 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Matt W. writes: Gotta say, I have an AM radio fetish and 720AM is my ball gag and gimp mask. Spike O'Dell and John Williams are my respective masters, AM and PM. The conversation is lively and even though I think there are too many commercials, I still tolerate them…

Unique Thrift Store
Neighborhood: Little Village

2329 S. Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60623

Mike H. writes: Most thrift stores in the city suck. They are totally picked over and smell like pee. Except this place. It' HUGE. I've gone with a big group of kids and spent 5 hours in here before, and still didn't manage to get through the entire place.

There's…

Quaker Foods & Beverages
Neighborhood: Near West Side

555 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60661

Robert L. writes: Did we all grow up seeing the smiling Quaker man on the front of our oatmeal canister? I know I did. That guy was wearing all black before it was hip:) I eat their oatmeal to this day and love it. I also enjoy most of their product line. Another…

Field of Dreams
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

845 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Doug p. writes: I could spend hours in this place fantasizing about what I want and hopefully would someday own.. i would love anyone to get me a gift from here

Toots Drive Thru
Neighborhood: Portage Park

5601 W Montrose
Chicago, IL 60610

Mark S. writes: This place is literally a shack.  It's the only place I ever stood in line and passed the time by reading the health inspector mandated failure notices... and didn't care!  It's a shack, waddaya expect, there's no room in there to store lots of stuff…

Chicago Line Cruises
Neighborhood: Near North Side

455 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611

Lindsay K. writes: Yeah, this 23 year old somehow convinced the clerk I was 18 to get in half off. $32 is a lot of money, and I am cheap. 'Nuff said.

The tour was beautiful, the Starbucks coffee, water, lemonade, cookies, and muffins were a nice treat. But the…

Cut Rate Toys
Neighborhood: Forest Glen

5409 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60646

Matt W. writes: - WARNING -
This review is based on my experiences in 1984
- WARNING -

I love Cut Rate Toys! My parents would take me there on the weekends either alone or with friends and I would wander the aisles ceaselessly, looking for something awesome to take…

Top Dog Disc
Neighborhood: Forest Glen

6430 N. Central Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646

Robert L. writes: Paul the owner is a talented guy that offers low rates on CD duplication for bands and musicians of any style.  I was very pleased with the work he did for me. I am planning on going back to have more CDs duplicated by Top Dog soon. Excellent…

Crystal Gardens Ballroom At Navy Pier
Neighborhood: Near North Side

600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

elizabeth n. writes: This is a gorgeous event space at Navy Pier.  It is located above the Children's Museum in the glass dome.  It has a great view and the trees and flowers are amazing.  The jumping fountains add to the appeal and it would be a great place for a…

Panino's
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3702 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613

Angie M. writes: God, do I miss this place!  I used to live in the neighborhood, but had to get out of there due to the Trixie and Chad-ification of the 'hood, and used to get it delivered all the time.  

This place has some of the best thin crust pizza around.  It's…

Cafe Laguardia
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2111 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60607

Nicole R. writes: After spreading rumors of Cafe Laguardia's premature demise on Yelp for a week now (it's not closing, the Starbucks is going into that former office or whatever was on the corner right there that I could have sworn was part of Cafe Laguardia), I…

Red Hen Bread

500 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614

Rocky B. writes: I was in the mood for a sandwich this afternoon and really didn't want to do the Panera or Subway route so I decided to take a chance and go to Red Hen.

Cute little shop with a very friendly staff. They definitely seem to have their share of regulars…

Khyber Pass

1031 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301

Nancy K. writes: Very good Indian buffet.  A must try while in Oak Park.

Berghoff Restaurant
Neighborhood: The Loop

17 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603

Gourmet G. writes: A Chicago fixture since 1898, this busy dining room serves its own locally-brewed beers - and a sensational root beer for non-drinkers - to wash down traditional German specialties. Top off the generous meal with warm apple strudel a la mode or Black…

The Brothers K Coffeehouse

500 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202

joanne y. writes: my friend lives near this cafe and i would come in to get some coffee or do a little of studying (free wi-fi) or both.  
the people who work here are super friendly.  =D  they will warn their customers if there is a street cleaning day so they can…

Tiny Lounge
Neighborhood: North Center, Lakeview

1814 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613

Kathy M. writes: Rest in Peace, Tiny Lounge.  They tore it down for the Brown Line expansion last Fall.  There's not even a building there now.  :-(

Las Pinatas
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Old Town

1552 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Kathy W. writes: I went here last night with a friend and the margaritas were tasty and strong!  The food is pretty good too, I got the chicken enchiladas mole which were very tasty, the mole sauce was a little sweeter then I'm used to but still good.  My dining…

Oberweis Dairy

124 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60301

Valerie S. writes: You all know this place has the best ice cream on the planet.  If you have never been here you are definetly missing out.  Even their milk is excellent.

Taqueria los Caminos de Michoacan
Neighborhood: Lakeview, Wrigleyville

3948 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60613

Michael S. writes: I have a certain connaissance for tongue, Mexican, German or Jewish, which is all I've had (so far), although I know it's served worldwide, including Asia. The flavor of good tongue is like nothing else. (Especially if like me, you learned to eat…

Jay's Italian Beef & Sausage
Neighborhood: Portage Park

4418 N Narragansett Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Christiana S. writes: Jay's makes one of the best italian beef sandwiches in the entire Chicagoland area.  This is not hyperbole, but rather, a scientifically proven truth.

Besides that, however, is the fact that Jay's also has pizza puffs.  If you have never had a pizza…

Hello Beauty Supply

14416 Pulaski Rd
Midlothian, IL 60445

Lee-Han J. writes: typical beauty supply store with everthing from weaves to sunglasses!

Rodan
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1530 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Laura R. writes: This review is of rodan as a brunch place.

While I don't care for rodan as a bar, it is one of my favorite places to go for brunch. While I love my sugarbuttercheese huge pile of pancakes sometimes I actually feel like eating something healthy in the…

CVS Pharmacy
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3033 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

amy k. writes: i love this cvs. the staff is always super friendly.even at 2 am (because it's now open 24 hours, yeah!!) and the pharmacy staff is great. they are amazingly helpful and go above and beyond the call of duty, such as getting on your doctor's ass if…

Westin Hotels of Chicago
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

909 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Mark a p. writes: Location, location, location. These are the three words where a biz can thrive. In this case, it is also key for things to see and do.
Westin's, well a good one, are known for the heavenly bed. I remember when they switched to them and how comfy they…

Save-Rite Pharmacy
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3479 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

a w. writes: Quick service, no hassles, great location, friendly staff, great hours -- this pharmacy has it all. I couldn't ask for more from a pharmacy!

Giappo's Pizza
Neighborhood: East Side

4000 E 106th St
Chicago, IL 60617

Lee-Han J. writes: The definition of really good food. Need I say more??? You'll love everything they have to offer...bring some cash and wear your fat jeans.

Azha
Neighborhood: Lakeview

960 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Skazoo M. writes: I've eaten here twice - once in early '06 and the second time in April '07 and didn't notice any differences between my two visits.

Atmosphere: In a word, plain.  Both times I went was on a Saturday evening (~ 7 pm) and had no problem walking in and…

Cafe Viaggio
Neighborhood: University Village

1435 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607

Kristen D. writes: I've been here a couple times for business lunches, and it's quite nice, although too pricey for me if I was paying.  It's always been really empty whenever I've been there, but I don't know what it's like at dinner.  Overall, a very nice place.

DvA Gallery
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2568 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Elisabeth N. writes: I've attended a couple of openings here, and really liked what I saw.

The atmosphere is totally un-pretentious for an art gallery. The works are unique- the types of things that you'd see in Juxtapoz or such. More avant-garde and urban than stuffy and…