Animal Ark Vet Clinic
Neighborhood: Avondale

3235 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Lindley E. writes: What began as my usual groomer refusing to give my pup her spring/summer cut (last time they trimmed her they cut her so badly she was in a cast for a month) evolved into a visit to Animal Ark (not my go-to vet) and case of pink eye.

So let's see.…

Saint Hyacinth Basilica
Neighborhood: Avondale

3636 W Wolfram St
Chicago, IL 60618

cindy r. writes: Lovely Roman Catholic Church, mass in English and Polish, the people are wonderful.
I love the Avondale neighborhood!

Einstein Bros
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Old Town

1549 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

Blair B. writes: I may be lucky, but I have found this Einstein to be far superior to the one in the Gold Coast that I also frequent. Service is always fast, and the line seems to move much faster here. I do love the patio here too.. a great place to pass the…

Plaka
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2616 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60686

Valerie S. writes: Great place to get authentic greek food without going to Greek Town.  They have the best dolmades around.

Gordon Technical High School
Neighborhood: Irving Park

3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Tomm O. writes: Our daughter is a freshman at Gordon Tech this year (2007-2008).  Gordon went coed starting in 2002.  The curriculum is all college prep, plus they have an AP (advanced placement) Academy.  There are other academic tracks for students with various…

May Flower
Neighborhood: North Park

5240 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60686

Amanda P. writes: I avoided this place for a while because it looks a little scuzzy, but the food is really good.  It's one of those typical Fujianese takeout places with the pictures of the food above the counter.  

I'm a big fan of the vegetable egg rolls.  They have…

Saint Clement Church
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

642 W Deming Pl
Chicago, IL 60614

Ellen M. writes: The place is amazing, even for a staunch agnostic like me.

St. C. is architecturally fabulous.  Although a Roman Catholic church, the architectural style is heavily Byzantine.  But wait, there's more: the exterior is a combination style - Greek,…

Scrub Your Pup
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2935 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Christine S. writes: I strictly use the self-serve dog wash here and I use it often.  Ain't no fun trying to scrub a dirty, naughty 95 lb dog bent over a tub at home. My girl Bailey gets all excited when we come here. It's really cheap - $15 for a tub with all the…

Zakopane
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1734 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622

Justin V. writes: THIS REVIEW IS FROM THE FUTURE.  STOP.
OPERATION: ZAKOPANE COMPLETE.  STOP.
TIME CAPSULE FROM 1950'S POLAND TRANSFERRED.  STOP.
TIME/SPACE CONTINUUM APPEARS STABLE.  STOP.
BEER IS TOO CHEAP.  STOP.
STAFF IS SO FUCKING POLISH.  STOP.
STOP.  STOP.  STOP.  I…

Taco & Burrito Palace
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3507 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657

Jelena Z. writes: I haven't had good Mexican food since San Diego.  So, I used the wonderful search capabilities on Yelp to discover some potentially awesome Mexican in my 'hood. And I found some!

The soft steak tacos with avocado were so good I wanted to go back and…

St Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1429 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Dee W. writes: St. Alphonsus Church is considered one of Chicago's landmarks, but all I really know it for is its beautiful architecture and Oktoberfest/Kid Fest!  Oktoberfest admission is only $5 and they have some amazing food which is decently priced.  Kid Fest…

Jamaica Jerk
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

1631 W Howard Street
Chicago, IL 60610

carolynne r. writes: It is places like Jamaica Jerk that make me so happy to live in Chicago.  I spent way too much time living in little po-dunk towns on the East Coast that had little to no variety of cuisine at all (seriously, my mother's town recently voted Burger…

Velasquez & Sons Mufflers
Neighborhood: Avondale

2845 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Lara S. writes: Agreeing with all the other reviewers!  These guys are fast (in & out in less than 30 minutes with no appointment), cheap (catalytic converter on a Honda plus the first half of an exhaust pipe, installed for $150), and friendly.

I usually bring a guy…

Borinquen Restaurant
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

1720 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Ross B. writes: The sign says "The Home or the Jibarito."  But this is actually the bachelor pad of the jibarito.  The jibarito welcomes you inside, turns the lights down, puts Boys II Men on the Hi Fi, pours the Cognac, invites you to his waterbed, and lays the sex…

Taqueria Moran
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2226 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Kelly A. writes: Oh Taqueria Moran, why must you be so far away from me???  It's a bit more than a hop, skip and jump to get to you, but I do it anyway.

Because I love you.  

I even sometimes pretend that I'm going all the way out to your neck of the woods to hang out…

Lawrence's Fisheries
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2120 S Canal St Uppr
Chicago, IL 60616

Dave S. writes: Do you only eat healthy, wholesome meals? Well than you may not appreciate this place.  Are you a vegetarian or a vegan? They do have a salad or two that you can order. It is not their forte at all. Do like to treat yourself to a bit of euphoria from…

Suite Lounge
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Old Town

1446 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60614

Caroline A. writes: I hesitated, but I came to Suite for one of my dearest friend's 30th birthday celebration recently. I hadn't been here since the Yelp holiday party in 06, it looked much different than I remembered!

The crowd is a strange mix of overly dressed up…

Alcala's Western Boots
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1733 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

TOM A. writes: ONCE AGAIN ,THIS IS ONE OF THE OLD SCHOOL FAVORITES OF MINE .  NOT THAT I WANT TO TIME  DATE MYSELF . THEY HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF EVERYTHING . NOW DAYS I WOULD NOT BUY A PAIR OF LEVIS ''UNLESS YOU LIKE THE SEAM TO RUN UP YOUR KNEE CAP WHEN YOU SIT…

Small Bar
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

2049 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60686

Jerry M. writes: It's been, what? 20, 25 years since I've had tater tots in the school cafeteria on Thursdays for lunch. I loved 'em back then, but up until now they were one of those sacred items from childhood that I don't dare defile with my adult palette. (Hey, I…

Kaufman's Bagel & Delicatessen

4905 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60077

Michael S. writes: Only a deli as high quality as Kaufman's could inspire me credibly to send a Best's Kosher Salami to my daughter's Manhattan dorm room, or to dig for tsimis and kishke in the prepared meals freezer.

Kaufman's always brings out my inner shtetl.

Qdoba Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: The Loop

175 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604

Jassira V. writes: Qdoba vs Chipotle: A battle of epic proportions.

Qdoba                            Chipotle
Flavorful rice                  Bland, "Mexican flava" rice
Good beans that           Nasty beans that make my tummy cry
don't hurt my tummy
Delicious guac        …

Pete's Pizza & Restaurant 1
Neighborhood: North Center

3737 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Dave S. writes: I made my inaugural visit here on a Sunday afternoon. We had a group of 12 people.  We enjoyed several different kinds of pizza and some appetizer combos.

This place has a lot of room available and was able to handle our group easily. The servers did…

Giordano's Pizzeria
Neighborhood: The Loop

310 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60606

Ed U. writes: This past March, I had a premium orchestra seat ticket for the Chicago Lyric Opera and only two hours before a Thursday evening performance. Options are relatively few in this part of the Loop since it is a more business-oriented area of town. But…

Delightful Pastries
Neighborhood: Portage Park

5927 W Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630

Amaliya L. writes: Oh My God.
I have the most amazing little sister.  Ever.  She is a much bigger foodie than I can ever aspire to be.   She will go out of her way to research every place that she visits and no matter what city, state or country she is visiting, she…

Martini Ranch
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

311 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Jackie R. writes: I used to go here quite a bit on Fridays. As the name suggests, the Martinis are incredible. try the chocolate one.

can get a bit of a young/underage pretentious crowd, but theyre well behaved here =)

Its shaped like a hallway, and is always packed on…

Ten Thousand Villages

719 Main St Fl 1
Evanston, IL 60202

Thamara D. writes: This is one of my very favorite places to shop. Everything you find here is made by hand and purchased directly from the artisan from all over the world.
I have found things ranging from soaps, coffee, chocolate, music, clothing, things for home,…

La Cocina Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: The Loop

11 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604

Jeremy M. writes: Mexican Techno party for lunch? Yes please.

Having visited the others, I personally think the Jackson location is the best. Breaded steak as recommended by the owner was no doubt something special. Bright red tomatoes and white sour cream...mmm…

Mustard's Last Stand

1613 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201

d k. writes: My husband says that Mustard's has been in existence for as long as he can remember.  Every time we go into Mustards (which is EVERY FRIKIN' TIME we go to Chicago), the same guy is standing at the end of the counter. He also says the same thing -…

Morse Fresh Market
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

1430 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626

Katie P. writes: It's taken awhile for me to realize the love I have for this small, privately owned market on Morse, a block west of the Morse El.  First is the location--that block looks iffy, making an impression that's just not true for this market.  I've also…

Smart Optical Inc
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2730 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Maria T. writes: In almost 3 years since Chris A's review their eye exam has gone up to a whopping 35$ (that is sarcasm); also, they still have 50% off frames with some starting at just over 100$.  However, with that being said, if you have insurance you cannot take…

Great Harvest Bread Co

736 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301

Nancy K. writes: Very good fresh baked bread.

Ringo Sushi
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2507-09 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

John L. writes: If you are on a budget, but like good melt-in-your-mouth-sexyti me fresh salmon nigiri, you should try Ringo.  In the past, Clarissa has had the Sake Don, and it was only like $9 vs. the usual $20+ at your trendy-bendy Tsunami, and it's every bit as…

Uncle Dan's The Great Outdoor Store
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2440 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Chris B. writes: We love Uncle Dan's -- great place for summer shoes (Tevas, Crocs, etc.), and other great outdoor gear and outerwear --

Also -- Croc fans! (www.crocs.com) Parents! Aunts and Uncles and friends! Uncle Dan's is one of the only stores in the area -- nay,…

Shop 913 Inc
Neighborhood: Lakeview

913 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Christine R. writes: love love love it here! I was actually just going through some old scrapbooks and it seems i've been a loyal customer for some years. The staff is extremely nice and helpful and the shoes aren't that overpriced, plus, you can catch the cutest finds…

Klein True Value Hardware
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3737 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Kevin A. writes: THE 7-11 OF HOME IMPROVEMENT

I'm not a big fan of the big box home improvement stores, so little neighborhood True Value stores really hit the mark for most of my needs.  Selection was pretty good given the size of the place and the service is…

Cold Comfort Cafe & Delicatessen
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

2211 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Jaime E. writes: Dear Cold Comfort (farm):

Hello and ah-choo. I am sick. You deliver to Logan Square? 10 dollars delivery minimum? You take credit cards? Great!

I didn't think was possible to get matzoh ball soup delivered to my doorstep in Logan Square. Thank you for…

Nike Women

34 Old Orchard Shopping Center
Skokie, IL 60077

Julia B. writes: Awesome work out clothes. These will actually last you even though you might pay a little more for them! The selection is great!  The shoes are really good as well-I got my last pair here!

Southport Blooms
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3717 N. Southport
Chicago, IL 60613

Laura I. writes: I love this flower shop.  The workers are very helpful and if they don't have a specific flower in stock, they'll place a special order for it when it comes in season.  They also have stock of actual mistletoe during the holidays.  Very friendly and…

Fox's
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2150 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Kori M. writes: So one Sunday afternoon I was driving around frantically looking for an outfit to wear to a party that same evening. I figured I could go on Halsted and just wander aimlessly until I found something.

So I wandered into Fox's and let me tell you I…

Tucci Benucch
Neighborhood: Near North Side

900 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Caroline A. writes: Tucchi Benucch is a cute little oasis in the Bloomingdales building.  I hadn't eaten here in more than 10 years until last night.

We got there late, around 8:30, and there were still a lot of people around.  Our server was a little cumbersome but we…