Le Peep Restaurant

827 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201

Keiko S. writes: A very decent, good ole breakfast eatery. I love this place for its unpretentious setting and of course, the FOOD. The menu is quite standard, including omeletes, pancakes, french toasts, potatoes, etc. I normally order the 'white' omelettes in…

Moody's Pub
Neighborhood: Edgewater

5910 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60660

Matthew S. writes: So, on St. Patrick's day, after a full day of having lunch with friends from the "industry" (that sounds so hot, I think), I came home.  Yes, I had already had 7 bellini's, but who was counting.  I wasn't really tipsy, just feeling a bit social.

SO I…

The Signature Room at the 95th
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile, Streeterville

875 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Jenn H. writes: I *heart* my Daddy.  He treated me to dinner for a promotion that I received last year.  We were late in celebrating because, shall we say, life intervened and prevented us from tending to business at hand for awhile.  

Fast forward a year.  The…

Barbara's Bookstore
Neighborhood: University Village

1218 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60607

Kelly P. writes: I love love love this bookstore! I frequently went here after class or on a Saturday morning just to browse for books. I never felt more comfortable at a bookstore. It is quiet, classy, and never overcrowded. It is never difficult to find someone if…

Mambo Grill
Neighborhood: Near North Side

412 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60610

Dee W. writes: Came in with a reservation (side note - spent half an hour looking for parking and ended up parking in a structure - $18 for an hour and 20 minutes) and waited about ten minutes at the bar (had the luck of coming in at the same time as a large group…

Sushi Samba Rio
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

504 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

George K. writes: Oh geeze, almost wrote a review for wrong sushi place. I haven't written a review in a while, so out of practice. I got confused with sushi wabi and sushi samba.
Sushi Samba Rio definitely has the cool vibe and atmosphere that will impress everyone.…

The Allegro Hotel
Neighborhood: The Loop

171 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601

Kat S. writes: I have never been there, but this is what many of my friends say:
Like nothing you've experienced before. Sophisticated, lively accommodations with nine different styles and sizes. Allegro's 483 guestrooms are a modern chorus of color blended with…

Dave's Records
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2604 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Deanna M. writes: Wow, a record store I haven't reviewed yet--and one of my favorites, at that.  Why this oversight?  Jesus!

Isn't this place a minor institution in Chicago?  If not, it should be.  Dave's is fantastic.  I have found some incredible stuff here,…

Pho Hoa
Neighborhood: Uptown

4925 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640

blerk d. writes: YOU CAN GET VEGETARIAN PHO HERE!!!
It doesn't seem to be on the menu there, but it is on their national menu:  http://www.phohoa.com/...
You just have to make sure that you ask for the vegetarian broth for your pho, and get veggies in it, natch.  I've…

Kamehachi
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Old Town

1400 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

Colleen C. writes: I LOVE this place. It was wear my sushi virginity was taken, siiiiighhhhh. Who knew it would be so so good? I had no idea.

This is a great place for a date. They have late-night sushi, Old Town has a lot to do around it (movies, 2nd city, et…

Emerald Isle On Peterson

2537 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Rozen U. writes: This is the bar that my friends and I ALWAYS hit up. It's in a good neighborhood with plenty of parking and they also have a parking lot in the back. Recently they are having Thursday nights Manicure and Drinks for $12 and I haven't gone yet but will…

Grand Lux Cafe
Neighborhood: Near North Side

600 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Nicole R. writes: Yes, another chain restaurant review *hangs head in shame*.

We had family in from out of town and needed a place for brunch right downtown...the Grand Lux Cafe seemed like the perfect solution.  They were able to seat our larger party after only a few…

Good's of Evanston

714 Main St Fl 1
Evanston, IL 60202

Dee W. writes: This is my favorite art supply store in Evanston - in a desperate attempt to finish up my programs and table name cards, I came here and received amazing customer service and they give you a loyalty card for 10% off for being in education - student,…

Hai Yen Restaurant
Neighborhood: Uptown

1055 W Argyle Street
Chicago, IL 60640

Jade R. writes: Vegetarian Pho? That doesn't exist at any Vietnamese restaurant in DC, and certainly anywhere else within 300 miles. Thanks to Yelp Chicago, I was able to find one of my favorite comfort foods without beef stock.

I came here for lunch, and a bowl of…

Siam Pasta

7416 N Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60645

EarthToDori S. writes: Siam Pasta has been around about 10 years or so.  Before it, there was a little dive-y dinner called the Coffee Pot w/a really friend, lil old woman serving bad eggs and excellent java.  Wonder whatever happened to her. . . ?

Henny way,  Siam Pasta…

Orange
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3231 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

nicole s. writes: It's rare that I take the day off of work and just chill in Chicago, so today, when I decided to play hookie, I needed to make sure I maximized my day.  Of course most importantly this includes my eating options so my friend and I decided to start…

Coast Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2045 N Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

Brett D. writes: No review yet from me for COAST?? WHAT?!?! I don't even see how that's possible considering I go to Coast almost once a week...

I see a lot of negativity from my fellow un-coast-friendly Yelpers, but I'm one to go against the grain and I think Coast…

Jin Ju
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Edgewater

5203 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

Andrea R. writes: My boyfriend and I decided to be adventurous this weekend and try Korean food for the first  time.  Not having any idea of where was the best place to go for first timers I turned to my fellow yelpers for help.  We ended up deciding on Jin Ju and a…

Dr. James Rohan, DDS
Neighborhood: The Loop

30 N Michigan Ave Ste 1506
Chicago, IL 60602

Allison L. writes: I just went to my first appt with Dr. Rohan last month and I have to say, I totally recommend him.  He has top of the line equipment (including digital x-rays, a pen tool camera, and a cavity sensor)... It seems very space age, but by providing this…

Stanley's
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

1970 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Clarissa J. writes: *CJ filling plate at the buffet line*

Mac 'n' cheese?   *plops a huge scoop onto plate*  Check!

Mashed potatoes?  *mushes a well in the center*  Check!

Gravy?  *slather into well and let it run off the sides*  Check!

Biscuit?  *breaks in half and places…

Moxie
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3517 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Kristen F. writes: Are you young, hot, and single?  Then this place is for YOU.  The music is loud.  (WHAT DID YOU SAY?!?!  I SAID THE MUSIC IS LOUD...oh, sorry, am I yelling?)  The music is good, but you go here to dance and goggle (wait, was there even a dance…

Bobtail Ice Cream Company
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2951 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Beth P. writes: Great simple little ice cream and pie shop.  Such a staple of the neighborhood.  Cute inside and out, I love people watching on the benches right outside.  Actually, I've never sat down inside, because its so small.  

My favorite is the peanut butter…

Caravan Beads
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3361 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Carrie C. writes: Little known thing about Caravan they will help you repair you jewelry.  I have gobs of artsy jewelry that isn't really the take to the fancy pants jeweler type stuff.  If clumsy old me manages to some how pull the clasp off a necklace or something…

Svea Restaurant
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Edgewater

5236 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640

Ellen M. writes: I'd do just about anything for good swedish pancakes, so if you're in the market for a quick loan, or are trying to get in my pants, or are pimping for votes for a local candidate, this is where you want to take me.  That is, if you don't have time…

Geja's Cafe
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

340 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

phil t. writes: five stars cause it's a great spot, in chicago fondue is like .. what 3 places
fondue stube or somthing on california and it's a cozy dive, but Geja's is classic, it made me once want to open up a fusion type fondue bar martini place and do big simple…

Yangos Burgers
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2845 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

D'Elited D. writes: Yango:  "How you doin'?  Haven't seen you in awhile."

Me:  "Hey Yango - you're looking good buddy...gimme a cheesburger special with a large coke, side of cheese for the fries."

Yango screams to Mrs. Yango in the ktichen:  "ACHEESEBURGA SPECIA, FRIES,…

The Coach Store
Neighborhood: Near North Side

900 N Michigan Ave Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60611

Audrey J. writes: The geniuses in the Coach headquarters must have tapped into my brain back when I woke up in Roswell in my underwear and shivering because every time I step into this store I want to own one of everything. (Well, almost everything...that outrageous…

Friar Tuck
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3010 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Craig B. writes: The Old Man and the Sheep
(With apologies to Ernest Hemingway)

He was an old man who lived alone in a small flat in Lakeview and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a shot.

He entered the bar through its keg shaped door.  The warmth of the…

Papa's Cashe Sabroso
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

2517 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622

Ann e. writes: Any place that gets me to like lechon is a  winner in my book. It tasted sooo good!  I generally stay away from pork of all sorts, in any cuisine, but I will eat lechon when friends make it. I have to say, this place makes better lechon (at least to…

Bread Basket the

7205 Indianapolis Blvd
Hammond, IN 46324

Joon M. writes: Hammond is .....well, Hammond. I grew up there & never cared for it, but one of the few things I loved was the gourmet sandwiches & berry yogurt shakes at The Bread Basket on Indianapolis Blvd. I still get cravings for the Thin Swedish even though I…

Boston Blackies
Neighborhood: Near West Side

120 S Riverside Plz
Chicago, IL 60606

Alexander L. writes: Boston Blackies was definitely worth braving single digit temperatures. All you need is a big coat and a bigger appetite and they'll sit you down and stuff you before work drags you back to your cube or desk.

Working in an office building all the time…

Boka
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

1729 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

t. k. writes: I love this place!  I've only eaten at the bar so haven't had to experience the rude waitstaff, but the bartenders are great!  The chestnut soup is fantastic (I know, sounds crazy), and you must try the gnocchi... AMAZING.  The caesar was a little…

Guitar Works

709 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202

Beth G. writes: This place is great. The owner of it has a really good space and the teachers there are phenomenal.

Hearty Boys Catering
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3819 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60613

Amy Elizabeth S. writes: I just went to a wedding on NYE that Hearty Boy's catered, and it was so awesome I actually (drunkenly) pondered working for them.  The food was out of this world (beef tenderloin, tilapia, salad, some awesome brussel sprout dish), and the staff was…

The Bongo Room
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1470 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Ellen M. writes: Lisa B. and Kathleen O.'s birthdays are close together and I don't see enough of them, plus I need special motivation to avoid sleeping too late on the weekends.  Yesterday I got my sleepy ass up early and trekked to Wicker Park to treat them to…

Konak Pizza and Grill
Neighborhood: Uptown

5150 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

John B. writes: Konak is the Sybil of bars. It has gone through so many incarnations I've lost track. Now it's settled into something of a sports bar. The place is littered with flat screen TVs, which on a recent outing were playing everything from soccer to women's…

VP Hair Salon Italy
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3321 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657

Susan K. writes: My husband is a long-time client and I have been to this salon a few times.  I always get a cut,  color, and highlights.  A young gent by the name of Raul is always responsible for my walking away with a look admired by others.  He is a talent, as…

Cold Stone Creamery

601 N Martingale Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173

yvette e. writes: mmm...custome ice cream just for me....I love this place! Great for an after dinner snack. You get a lot for your money, service is always great, but the tables aren't always the cleanest with the kids and whatnot.

Treasure Island Foods
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3460 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

John B. writes: I went to Treasure Island over the weekend, and it made me sad. Once upon a time, several apartments ago, I lived at Roscoe and Broadway, and could shop at TI whenever I wanted. Oh, the memories of cheeses and fresh pastas and ethnic goodies! Then I…