Lincoln Square Farmer's Market

Lincoln and Western
Chicago, IL 60625

Mindy W. writes: This is my local farmer's market and I love it.  It has all the veggies I need - fresher and cheaper than you'd find at Jewel or Dominicks.

A couple stands sell the usual veggies - bell peppers, potatoes, onions, zucchini, cucumber, tomatoes,…

Iwan Ries & Co
Neighborhood: The Loop

19 S Wabash Ave Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60603

Matt K. writes: I went in here the other day to purchase rolling tobacco and papers . It's right across the street from work, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I'm pretty glad I did. As I browsed through the store, I realized that they have a pretty extensive…

Zad
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3112 N Broadway Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Rocky B. writes: Mmmm, Zad's not bad. Heh, that rhymed. Yeah, anywhooo...we ordered some yummy take out from Zad tonight. I got the chicken schawrma and it came with lentil soup, we also got an order of falafel and an order of hummus. My husband got some chicken dish…

Gordon In Lakeview
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3336 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Atul V. writes: I recently left Chicago for San Francisco, and I'm definitely going to miss getting my hair ... uh ... "done" ... by Melissa.

Look, I'm a guy.  I just want my hair cut by someone who actually *cares* about giving a good haircut, which is, in my…

Linz & Vail

922 Noyes St
Evanston, IL 60201

Keiko S. writes: Finally, a true GELATO place with at least a dozen of classic flavors. They supposedly contain up to 75% less fat than regular ice cream, but they're wonderfully creamy and rich regardless! They also make great gelato smoothies, lattes and frappes. I…

Target
Neighborhood: South Loop

1154 S Clark St
Chicago, IL 60605

Matt W. writes: I FOUND A HUMAN HEAD IN AN AISLE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that I have your attention, I'll abuse it. This is a Target store, like pretty much every other. I walked here from my office to pick up some goods for an event we were sponsoring. I dislike the…

La Cucina di Donatella

2221 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645

Greg B. writes: Great authentic Roman style Italian restaurant.  Heard some negatives about the place (charges for cheese/butter, a supposed no substitution policy) but heard the food was great.  There is a charge for cheese and butter for the bread and oil.  But I…

Weight Watchers
Neighborhood: The Loop

120 N La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60601

Rocky B. writes: I joined WW back in July 05 and lost a total of 60.5 pounds. Woohooo!

I absolutely love WW they have taught me so much about eating healthier and portion control. The support you get from going to the meetings is very motivating as well. It kind of…

Two Fish Art Glass

7401 Madison St
Forest Park, IL 60130

Nancy K. writes: Beautiful stained glass windows, lamps, lights and decorative pieces.  They also do custom work (about $200/sq ft will put you in the ballpark).  They also have other wonderful pieces.  A must stop and browse around type of place.

They also teach…

Eastern Style Pizza

2911 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645

John H. writes: Any Miami Vice fans out there? This place has Izzy- Crockett and Tubbs man on the street- delivering pizza. Five stars just for that.

The food here also happens to be sooooo good. Especially the day after a karaoke night when you're wanting grease.…

La Villa Restaurant Pizzeria & Banquets
Neighborhood: Irving Park

3632 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641

michael b. writes: la villa is our tuesday night standard. you really feel like you're at home there. the owner, christina petrancosta, is always there and treats her customers like kin. she gives us big hugs and kisses, talks bout her kids, and keeps everybody in line…

Jenna Beads

10 E Hinsdale Ave
Upstairs
Hinsdale, IL 60521

Tina T. writes: After hearing about this store from fellow yelpers, I decided to check it out, as I am in the process of making earrings for some small gifts.  What a great place - I could feel my creative urges stirring!  Lots of beautiful, very cool beads to…

Ignotz Ristorante
Neighborhood: Pilsen

2421 S Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60608

Carol K. writes: A little hidden piece of Italy.  Yep.  That's what Ignotz is.  As you walk between the two buildings to the entrance hidden on the side, you wonder what garlic "delicious-ness" waits for you inside.

We were greeted by a friendly woman who quickly…

La Cocina Boricua de la Familia Galarza
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2420 W Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

Johnny T. writes: Last night, I dreamt of tostones...it all seems like yesterday, so far away...this is where I long to be (La) Cocina Boricua (de la Familia Galarza).  Yep, Madonna couldn't have crooned about it better.  Wait.  She's British now and over her Latin…

The Works

2676 Golf Rd
Glenview, IL 60025

Leah J. writes: Grease, big portions and angry greek men in a mini-mall restuarant...what's not to love! Once in a while, I yern for food from the motherland (grandma's land). The Works makes a a great huge gyros. It's enough to feed me "I'll eat you out of house…

Tails in the City
Neighborhood: Near North Side

1 E Delaware Pl
Chicago, IL 60611

Andrea R. writes: I always thought my boyfriend's dog was very spoiled until I walked in Tails in the City today and saw all the cute little dogs parading around in their trendy coats and booties (some of these dogs probably spend more on their outfits than I do).  

I…

Ruff Haus Pets
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4652 N Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60625

Melanie B. writes: Nice little neighborhood pet store that sells a lot of specialty foods and offers grooming.  Staff is friendly, and there is a range of different organic and "raw" type foods, higher end dog foods and a lot of neat little toys, treats and…

Blick Art Materials
Neighborhood: The Loop

36 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60603

Tom S. writes: Blick Art is a welcome addition to the downtown area, and sometimes I'll hike it over to Chicago and Franklin and forget that Blick is in my bubble.

The space is huge and they carry just about anything you would want when it comes to arts and crafts.…

Peoria Packing Butcher Shop
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1300 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60607

Phillie P. writes: IT'S THE MEAT STORE.

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The Barking Lot
Neighborhood: North Center

2442 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60618

Carrie W. writes: A review of The Barking Lot - By Duncan (a chocolate lab)

"The Barking Lot is the best!  My mom and dad sometimes take me there for doggie daycare when it's a rainy day.  I love it cuz I can play with my friends on the agility course, or just run…

Andy's Deli
Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

5438 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60630

Mike L. writes: As other reviews have stated, it's not a particularly rewarding experience unless you are in need of authentic Polish grocery/deli items.

However, they do have the cheapest selection of Polish beers in the area and that's a good enough reason for me…

Tony's Finer Foods 1
Neighborhood: Logan Square

3607 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Maya C. writes: After moving to Logan Square, I started to worry about where I would get my groceries. I'd spent the last 4 years in Rogers Park with a Dominick's just a few blocks away.

Then I come to discover Tony's and all of those worries just faded away. It's a…

Cafe Ambrosia

1620 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

Keiko S. writes: I could see why this place is so uniquely popular among students. First, it's open late. Second, it's got this comfortable, "college" feel to it, with ample space to relax, play or study. The large basement even reminds me of a study room in a dorm.…

Golden Olympic Restaurant

1608 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

Keiko S. writes: First of all, 5 stars to our server. We might've had the same lady mentioned in Dee W's review? She was super friendly, quick and confident. The friendliness is contagious, and you'd find yourself talking to other customers as well.

After two years,…

Golan's Moving & Storage

3650 Touhy Ave
Skokie, IL 60076

Gen T. writes: I've moved five times since living in Chicago and the last two times I used Golan's. (The time before that I used another company and it was nightmare.) They're a great company and I've been extremely happy with their services. I've also recommended…

Jimmy John's
Neighborhood: Edgewater

6153 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60660

Amy M. writes: Personally, I like Jimmy John's better than Potbelly. The veggies are fresher and more plentiful.  I'm also just not a fan of toasted subs.

The Beach Club at JJ's is fantastic -- turkey, cheese, avocado, sprouts, lettuce and tomato.  One of my…

Diesel
Neighborhood: Near North Side

923 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611

Suz C. writes: I am slow to hop on the $200 jeans bandwagon.  I am short and curvy with a small waist and big booty, so it's always impossible to find jeans.  All the boutiques have like 34" inseams so trying on jeans is a disaster.  One cold fall day I entered…

Old Town Pub
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Old Town

1339 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Damian C. writes: I absolutely love this place.  The waitstaff is friendly, and the food takes a little longer than normal to cook, which gives you the chance to actually sit, enjoy some beers (or sodas???) and have a conversation.  

For a bar, it has quite the…

BCBG

55 E Oak Sreet
Chicago, IL 60611

Andrea R. writes: I have to admit I usually glance over the BCBG merchandise while shopping in department stores and head straight for my friend Diane (Von Furstenberg that is),  but whenever I've walked in the BCBG store on Oak Street I've been pleasantly surprised…

Panera Bread
Neighborhood: South Loop

501 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605

Penny S. writes: Free wifi, the only place near Columbia that has good food and free wifi - that's reason enough for five stars! The service is the only thing that can be a little on the tricky side. Sometimes they're right on top of it, and other times I stand at…

Two Way Lounge
Neighborhood: Logan Square

2928 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

jason t. writes: the kind of joint where you can see an old guy pass out on the bar while the pregnant bartender comes to blows with a rowdy regular and nobody bats an eyelash. and who can argue with the price?

but be forewarned...if the place is full of old drunken…

Andrea W. and Elizabeth N.

Yelp Elite Events
Chicago, IL 60614

Ellen M. writes: Andrea W. and Elizabeth N. are not only great Community Managers, they are urbane, erudite, and (let's be honest) totally gorgeous.  In their presence, I feel like I'm back in high school, kicking it with the popular girls.  The cool ones who didn't…

Uncle Mike's Place
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village, Near West Side

1700 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Jenny R. writes: I came here with my boyfriend during the snowstorm last week. We were purposely seated away from the front door. We soon discovered that a ghost haunts this diner and likes to open and close the door.

We had coffee and I ordered an egg sandwich with…

California Nails
Neighborhood: Near North Side

8 W Maple St
Chicago, IL 60610

Andrea R. writes: I'm always wary about trying a new nail salon, but this one passed my test...fast, cheap, and clean! What more could I ask for?

I was smart for once and called ahead so  I was seated within minutes...they do accept walk ins as well, but it looks like…

Robert's Cycle
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

7054 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626

Sarah B. E. writes: I went there today because I started riding my bike (actually my boyfriend's) this week instead of the train to try and save money. So I don't really know what I'm doing....
Anyway, the bungi cord on the little rack came loose and wound up winding…

Stamp On In
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2320 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Rachel W. writes: Why buy expensive, boring greeting cards when you can make your own that are so much cooler?  
I need blinders when I go by this place because I spend way too much.  Stamp On In is my addiction and deservedly so.  Rick and Terry are incredibly…

Encore Liquid Lounge
Neighborhood: The Loop

171 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601

Viola P. writes: I went here for a martinis after work thing with a friend of mine - we have plans to slurp down every specialty martini in the downtown area.  Their online martini menu sounded appropriately frou frou, definitely right up our alley!

But then, :-(  ,…

Blue Mercury
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2208 North Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614

Jennifer L. writes: WHY ON EARTH was today my first trip to Blue Mercury?  What have I been waiting for?

If you're like me and don't really like shopping at Ulta, but don't want to deal with Michigan Ave just to visit Sephora, check out Blue Mercury.  They carry Nars,…