Indie spice

Indie spice

★★★★★ 5 (1)

Tobby M. "Great food! We had butter chicken and goat biryani which was tasty! Met the chef who is great and super nice! Definitely will go back!"

Oromo Cafe Bucktown

Oromo Cafe Bucktown

★★★★★ 4.5 (118) • $$

Jose C. "Parking can be a little challenging here since it's directly underneath the blue line with no parking allowed in from the building. This is a great spot for those that need to get some coffee before jumping on the L. The staff here was ok. Not the friendliest of the bunch, but they got my order made in no time and quickly got me on my way. I ordered their hazelnut horchata latte and my wife ordered their maple maca pecan latte. Both were delicious with the horchata latte being my favorite. It was a tad bit on the sweet side but overall a really creative drink. Would definitely consider returning and perhaps trying out a few of their other signature drinks."

Fat Cat

Fat Cat

★★★★☆ 3.7 (783) • $$

Reba G. "I tried the salmon dish, it came with asparagus and potatoes. It was very flavorful, the asparagus was perfect (not hard), the potatoes were good, and the sauce was the perfect compliment. The place was crowded, we decided to order to go. The staff were extremely nice. I would definitely recommend."

La Josie

La Josie

★★★★☆ 3.9 (756) • $$

Payal P. "Loved it! Went for the first time and it's definitely a more upscale Mexican restaurant but worth it. We got quac, Cesina tacos, chicken tacos, sauce trip and queso. All the items were great! The steak tacos were super flavorful and they come with a nice sauce. The sauce trio comes with 3 different sauces, all different flavor profiles and one that was super spicy! I loved all of the items so will definitely be back."

Little Village Cafe

Little Village Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (14)

mary r. "Absolutely promising. Everything we tried was delicious. Hope it gains traction. Real authentic recipes. Great portions. Looking forward to making this my go to place. Open for lunch is a bonus."

Red Wok

Red Wok

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (12)

Sherwin C. "Occupying the same space that formerly used to be Wang's Chinese, red wood provides an assortment of different Korean favorites such as Jajang Myeon, Seafood champon, sweet and sour pork, shrimp fried rice, and korean popcorn chicken. The portion sizes here are on the generous side and food is prepared hot and fresh, cook to order. Prices and pretty reasonable (for the amount of food you're getting) and service is friendly."

Sumi Sushi

Sumi Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (124) • $$

Susan W. "Back again to try their newish all you can eat sushi menu. It's 29.99 (cheaper by $5 for weekday lunch) and like many of these, it's always a concern about the quality you get. They also still have their regular menu I believe.I'm glad to say I felt that what we got was the same level in terms of good sized fish cuts, not too much rice, etc as before this menu offering. I loved that there were some more interesting nigiri than the typical options and that people who like rolls with all the things inside would get great value.The appetizer menu, plus salads and dessert made this an exceptional deal with all the selections on the menu. Service was outstanding and attentive and they didn't make us feel bad if we filled out another form to order again.It's BYOB so you can make it a great dinner without pushing the wallet. We will be back!"

Penny's Noodle Shop

Penny's Noodle Shop

★★★★☆ 3.9 (358) • $

Jada C. "I always loved small places like this. I always appreciated the authentic spices, aroma, and taste of Thai and other south East Asian foods. Joseph suggested we come here for dinner. Glad we came here. I ordered the vegetarian bowl. It came with warm fragrant rice noodles, green onions, julienne carrots, red cabbage, mung beans, cilantro, spicy tofu, crushed peanuts, and a slice of lime. The vegetarian bowl tasted divine! The kitchen staff captured all the flavors I expected from a first class Thai restaurant. Joseph ordered the chicken soup. He said it tasted fine. Penny's Noodle Shop felt cozy and small. But groups of 4 could fit around the smaller sized tables. I liked the decorations on the wall. They looked fun and adorable. Come and bring friends, family or even a date. I highly recommend Penny's Noodle Shop."

Red Light Chicken

Red Light Chicken

★★★★★ 4.8 (161)

Clay G. "Red Light Chicken is everything I wanted from a small chicken sandwich shop in the middle of Lincoln Park. The prices? Cheap. The food? Incredible. The vibes? Immaculate. Highly recommend everyone stop by here."

Bar Sol

Bar Sol

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (43) • $$$

Sara G. "Located on the Navy Pier, Bar Sol is a vibrant Latin-inspired cuisine with amazing views of Lake Michigan. During my brief visit to Chicago, I seized the opportunity to grab a snack at this newest addition to the pier's culinary scene, and I was not disappointed.The spot had great beats of lively music and indoors or outdoors seating. I sat at the bar. Service was fast and friendly. The tuna tostadas caught my eye so that's what I chose. The tostadas had very generous portions of fresh tuna, crunch of the tostadas, a great blend of sauces and a kick of spice which I needed. So glad I stumbled upon this new spot!"

Rosie’s Sidekick Sandwich Shop

Rosie’s Sidekick Sandwich Shop

★★★★★ 4.7 (20)

Dan H. "I eat here all the time. It's right on my way home and near the California exit to the Kennedy. There's always a parking spot on the other side of the street.The sandwiches are much more than generous and because I don't eat meat I always get the veggie sub. It's incredible!The cost to food portion ratio is very unbalanced to the benefit of the customer. You get a HUGE SANDWICH, and it's a custom, carefully handcrafted piece of real food wrapped in a paper that will barely contain its spillover as you eat it (some of them are a little messy to eat in a medieval-food-orgyish kind of way).In summary: they're fast, reasonably priced, orgasmically delicious and served by cool people.Eat here and write about it on Yelp!"

Mr Kimchi Korean BBQ

Mr Kimchi Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.8 (464)

Sigi A. "Very thoughtful staff. Consistently great food and service. Very comfortable atmosphere."

Bialy's Cafe

Bialy's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.5 (146)

Tiffany H. "This is a nice mom and Pop place. You can find a nice park on the street and the food was good and the portions are large. The only part that I did not like was that my food came out a little later than my friends were halfway through eating when I finally got my food I was severely hungry. this place can get crowded so I suggest you come early. Check your receipt before departure. Sometimes they get a little confused. Hope you enjoy."

Chrissoulas

Chrissoulas

★★★★☆ 4 (216) • $$

Susan S. "Returned after 4 years ago. There entrance is in the back of the building now. We met our friends there and they were sitting in the back to me, which almost seems like a hallway, so sat at high top table for four. Right near the door. We started with an appetizer of the Greek fries. Wow they were delicious hot fries with the wonderful seasoning, lemon and feta cheese. I could've ate that for a meal. It was delicious. I ordered the calamari appetizer which the flavoring was good. It came with pepperoncini lemons the flavor was great but I think with the veg it lost its crispness . Octopus appetizer was good almost minced very tender seasoned with lemons I ordered the avgolemeno . Beautiful presentation gigantic portion but didn't care for it. Tasted like the puff from the lemon was in it and didn't card for it. They were kind enough to take it off our bill. The Grecian chicken was fantastic so tender and succulent with cloves of garlic and crispy potato chunks that were very tender on the inside sitting in this incredible lemon sauce. Our friends had gyros and salmon special. They finished with a bread pudding . The food is outstanding I have to come back here and try the brunch."

Golden Crust Pizza & Tap

Golden Crust Pizza & Tap

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (331) • $$

Araceli C. "Beer,pizza, and much morewe order apps caprese salad ,jalapeño peppers, and pizzaThe place was empty, took much time, and of course all came the same rime....Caprese Salad, I don't like the presentation, too big slice of tomatoes and not enough cheese and basilPepoers okThe pizza was pretty goodService okSee you next time......"

Kirkwood

Kirkwood

★★★★☆ 3.8 (519) • $$

Steve A. "Had a pretty okay time at this neighborhood bar on Sheffield, which feels like a college bar. It's a good place in particular for Indiana fans, and of course Bears fans. Kirkwood is bigger than it looks, with room for crowds on game days or whenever. A little expensive is the biggest complaint. The bar food is better than expected with both greasy and healthy options. Among the drinks were a few seasonal cocktails. It's about $12 or so. The best sounding one was the Boozy Apple Cider, which is good for any time. Get your choice of liquor in it. There's also lots of beer, from crafts to mass produced stuff. A nice selection on tap, and lots more in bottles and cans. The food was a pleasant surprise. Has some healthy and okay vegetarian choices. The Hummus And Guacamole was good for sharing. It's $13 but it comes with a lot. There's the usual pitas and tortillas but some pretty interesting vegetables. More than just broccoli and carrots. There was too much to eat it all here. Good place resembling a campus bar. It's likewise one of the more festive places for watching a game. The drinks and food are kind of expensive but at least for the food there's larger portions for some things."

Shula's Steak House

Shula's Steak House

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (216) • $$$

Jennifer Y. "Located inside Sheraton Grand. Convenient and was seated immediately for dinner with an unexpected very late arrival to hotel. Chill modern steakhouse ambiance. Attentive service.Nicely "Fried Calamari". Good was my lightly seasoned medium rare "Cowboy Ribeye". Hard to cut were their "Roasted Brussel Sprouts".Expensive as expected, and I have no problem coming back to this steakhouse again if I was under the same conditions as of this visit.Cheers!"

Griddle 24

Griddle 24

★★★★☆ 3.7 (355) • $$

Joneice B. "Finally visited this iconic diner. It really did not disappoint. We were at a nearby bar and needed to get some dinner before heading home. Upon arrival, we were seated at a spacious booth. For food recommendations we were told by staff that the burger was good, the kebabs were good and also the pancake breakfast with bacon. We decided to roll with the recommendations and get an Acalpoco Burger and Kebabs. Both these came with soup. Food: I ordered the Kebabs which was chicken, rice, pita, greek salad, and sauce. I was impressed with this dish and even more surprised by the French Onion soup. While the soup looked cheesy (no punt intended), it was really good. The onion broth had a deep flavor. My husband devoured his burger so it must have been good. He also like his chicken noodle soup. Drinks: They serve beer, wine and cocktails at this establishment. I grabbed a Osyter Bay White wine and it was nice and cold. My husband got the IPA on tap. Overall a good experience. I believe our waitress name was Maria (Maria with the red hair). She was so friendly and informative. Glad we got to try this place. If in the area again, I would go here but I need to still try the White Palace diner also."

Billy Goat Tavern Lake Street

Billy Goat Tavern Lake Street

★★★★☆ 3.6 (128)

Sue C. "No Coke, Pepsi! No fries, Chips! Yes, we all remember the skit from SNL years ago. But this place is the real deal and exactly as it should be! It's inexpensive and delicious with burgers, sausage sandwiches, fries, onion rings, etc. A full bar to get your drink on while you chow down on a $3 burger and have a cold Old Style beer. It's nothing fancy and that's on purpose! Nothing more to add other than best hangover spot in the area lol!"

First Slice

First Slice

★★★★★ 4.5 (145) • $

Shih C. "My employer also enlisted First Slice for our Thanksgiving Pie Give Away. They have a large variety of pies to choose from. In addition to the traditional pies, they also create some unique ones. The s'more and chocolate peanut butter pies looked divine. The rep was helpful and patient with our orders. Pies were delivered on time for the give away. I'd definitely recommend First Slice to my family, friends and companies looking to cater."

Wah Taj

Wah Taj

★★★★★ 5 (7)

Frank L. "Wah Taj is amazing!! This Indo-Pak fusion restaurant replaced the old Indian restaurant "Sankalp". The inside is completely renovated and remodeled and looks so much better - way more modern.My group and I shared a variety of entrees - we tried the Paneer tikka masala, butter chicken, chicken 65, garlic naan, vegetable samosa & mango lassi. Every item we tried was delicious and everything was made to order - be patient when you order curries as they are making them fresh - no premade curries here. They can make the meals to your spice level from mild to very hot.The service was excellent - extremely friendly and happy to tell you about the chefs specialties or anything all the menu. Prices are very reasonable. I will definitely be back to try their lunch buffet ($20) and their wraps.Thank you Wah Taj!"

Dollop Coffee

Dollop Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.8 (44) • $$

John B. "Solid place to grab a coffee. The barista was on point, helpful, and made a killer coffee. I enjoyed they had oat milk as an option and it came out nice and smooth! Great experience, clean environment, nice vibes. I also got a 5 pack of their instant coffee and it is probably some of the best instant coffee I've ever had. Definitely my new downtown Chicago coffee spot'"

One North Kitchen & Bar

One North Kitchen & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (243) • $$

Steve A. "Classy and cool is how to describe this place in the Loop with a healthy and light menu. It's not cheap but get here for happy hour and there will be some pretty good prices. One North, for those who can't figure it out, is at One North Wacker. Good place for downtown workers at lunch. Those waiting for the afternoon will get some great savings. After seeing the menu and the prices, we made a decision to go at happy hour. It's quite a deal for those willing to wait for it. This also avoids the big lunch crowds of downtown workers. A lot of those people don't need to worry about saving a few bucks. For those who are more thrifty, the happy hour is the best hour. Actually it's a couple hours for deals on both drinks and food. The specials vary per day of the week. It's $10 for cocktails. On Fridays it's a Manhattan. These were strong. As for the food it has a few appetizers. It's $10 for happy hour. We got the Traditional Hummus, with it being one of the few vegan friendly items. It was a decent amount. This comes with cucumbers, kalamata olives, lemon zest, pita chips, and tomatoes. It was a good amount of food for an appetizer. The regular menu features super expensive things such as seafood and more. Get here at happy hour. It's a lot less expensive for some good stuff. The bar is good for an intimate experience or you can sit on the patio and get some good views."

Estereo

Estereo

★★★★☆ 3.5 (255)

Bill M. "My lovely wife and I have been to Estereo a couple of times now. It has a cool spot at the corner of Milwaukee and Sacramento, good for people watching inside and out. This place always seems to be busy, so that is a good sign. The music is a bit loud, but at least it is an interesting mix.We stopped in on Saturday for a couple of adult beverages and were happy to snag a table with a couple of stools. My love enjoyed her Agricole cocktail, while the Hopewell Italian Ice beer hit the spot for me as it was just like a summer shandy."

Tropicuba

Tropicuba

★★★★☆ 3.6 (190)

Nanette B. "For my money, Chicago's Cuban eateries provide some of the best value meals in town. On this visit, I stopped in at Tropicuba with my daughter, who lives nearby. We were in search of a quick breakfast before heading to a morning class we had booked. Tropicuba hit the mark with a super tasty, affordable and substantial bacon and egg sandwich and a delicious cafe con leche to get me going. Service was prompt and attentive. Definitely looking forward to going back when I'm not in a rush to try a Cuban sandwich and some of the many tempting sides on offer."

Eataly Chicago

Eataly Chicago

★★★★☆ 3.9 (4447) • $$

Lisa P. "Another beautiful experience at Eataly! I signed up for the hands-on Neapolitan Pizza making class. It was great! We were greeted with a nice glass of Prosecco and escorted to a beautiful table. There were twelve of us and we were all first timers. Our host was funny, friendly and patient. The dough took the longest to prepare. When we were done playing around with it, it was wrapped in plastic and boxed up. It takes twenty-four hours for a good Italian dough to proof. Thankful and grateful for the restaurant having enough dough prepared for us to each make our own pizza. Of course, we had to shape it, stretch it and top it. I was getting hangry but the second glass of Prosecco helped. Besides, it only takes 90 seconds for the pizza to finish in the 900 degree oven. So much fun!!!"

Cocina Express

Cocina Express

★★★★★ 4.5 (22) • $$$

Nancy K. "Just came here for a quick bite after a walk in the forest preserve with the dog. I don't speak any Spanish and the person helping me he didn't speak much English but it doesn't matter. Got four different tacos and homemade refried beans and rice. Everything was delicious the tortillas were homemade. We got it to go and it tasted delicious even when we got home did not need to reheat or anything because they were freshly made! Salsas also are delicious. Will definitely be back! The prices are decent and it's cheaper if you pay cash."

Joe & Giuseppe

Joe & Giuseppe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (200) • $$

Oliver Y. "Visited here on a Thursday night. It's a small place- walked in and there were a few tables with parties. We waited maybe 5 min for a table. Sat down, and got free delicious bread. We had to wait a few minutes for menus, but once we got them there were so many delicious options to choose from. Ended up starting out with bruschetta which was loaded with tomatoes. If you love tomatoes, then this is for you! For entrees, went with baked mostaccioli with a side of meatballs, chicken piccante that came with a side of noodles. Both entrees came with soup or salad (not pictured). FYI the minestrone soup is delicious, not your typical minestrone soup but still tasty. By the time we finished dinner, the place started to get crowded with a men's club meetup..... Would come again....."

Yolk - South Loop

Yolk - South Loop

★★★★☆ 4 (2767) • $$

Katrena H. "I am here in town for business I walked down the street from the hotel. I was seated immediately at the bar. Absolutely, awesome! I got to check out the different plates before ordering . The presentation was remarkable . The host was kind and friendly. She greeted me with a smile. I'm a southern girl so that was nice. My waiter was attentive and courteous. The food came out quick . This was a win !"

Star East

Star East

★★★★☆ 3.6 (19)

Steven K. "We ordered the Orange Chicken dinner special with pork fried rice and a small Crab Rangoon. The delivery was fast and food was hot. My wife said the rice was very good, but I thought it was just ok. We both thought the orange chicken should be more crispy, it was a little soggy. My Crap Rangoon was empty inside, but the two my wife had were good. The egg roll was decent. The portion is huge, enough for at least 3-4 people. Over all, a good meal for the price. Next time, we are going to try the Mongolian Beef, so stay tuned!!"

Mr A's Restaurant

Mr A's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (197)

John M. "Located in Roselle across from the train station,Mr A's serves breakfast and lunch all day. Known for their ham,portions are huge and prices are great .Service was very good and the meals were prepared fresh and served hot. Huge menu.Had the Eye Opener Special #1 with 3 eggs,huge slice of grilled ham and American fries with toast. A side of pancakes instead of toast was also an option.They offer skillets,griddle items,breakfast sandwiches,omelettes,Benedicts and eggceptional combos. Noticed many regulars which is always a good sign. Open 7 days a week from 6am to 230pm. Will definately go back maybe for lunch"

Bianca’s Burgers

Bianca’s Burgers

★★★★★ 4.9 (51)

Andrew P. "Visiting a friend in the area she recently moved to and wanted to dine somewhere nearby. Found this place on Yelp and also realized they were BYOB so it was a perfect match. Walked over here and was instantly greeted by the lovely Rafael who was extremely friendly & genuine!We sat at a high top by the front windows near the Christmas tree for some coziness, and that set the mood for our entire catch up. Rafael graciously provided us wine glasses for the wine we had brought, and also had some recommendations and specialities to share with us. We decided on a buffalo wings starter, my friend ordered a BLT + avocado sandwich, and I got a 5 Burger. Everything was pretty good. I really found the wings sauce to be a smokier version of buffalo wing sauce that I'm unfamiliar with, but it was excellent! The ranch was very good too. I think I liked my friends sandwich the best out of the two. They really pack in a lot of bacon, and overall it was very thick! We definitely had leftovers. I was expecting my burger to have a little more kick/spice, but it wasn't resembling much of any spiciness. I don't know if jalapeños were actually added because I didn't see them with each bite. It was still a very good burger, but was just hoping for a bit more on that one. Besides that, everything else was absolutely fantastic and is warranting another return for us. They're a small business and its a brother and sister who own it. The brother was so sweet so it definitely enforces our idea of coming back. Thank you, Rafael!"

Moonwalker Cafe

Moonwalker Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (65)

Jose C. "We came here for a quick bite to eat and for some coffee. We decided to dine in. The owners and the staff here were great. They were very welcoming and made sure we were satisfied. They thanked us for stopping in and had smiles throughout our meal. They have a pretty big menu with plenty of coffee and breakfast & lunch offerings. My wife ordered their Dark Matter drip coffee and I ordered their iced coffee and their "The Brunch" breakfast sandwich. It came with lox in a toasted everything bagel with cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, cucumber salad and lemon vinegar. The sandwich was pretty big with everything ingredient working perfectly together. It came with plenty of lox and it tasted fresh. I would definitely order this again, but I would also like to try a few of their other offerings. I will definitely be returning."

Margie's Candies

Margie's Candies

★★★★☆ 4.2 (629)

Kayla B. "Absolute madness - the ice creams are huge and delicious. I've never had French vanilla so tasty and their whipped cream was the perfect level of sweetness to complement the ice cream. They have full service seating and a window for takeaway orders. The service is quick, they answer all questions you have, and everything is efficient. The prices are also absurdly good. Could feed 2-3 people easily - the bowls were bigger than my head!"

The Green Room

The Green Room

★★★★☆ 4.3 (271) • $$

Josie W. "The Green Room has been a favorite of my family and I for years! It's always delicious when we go. The food and drinks are amazing! We love the bang bang shrimp (they are gluten free too!), the mussels, the fish with the butter sauce (it's usually a special), and the general tso chicken. I don't think I have ever had a bad meal here! It used to be a Chinese restaurant so hence the Chinese inspired dishes.It gets packed around 7pm so be sure to make a reservation. Although small, the ambiance is really cozy and upbeat. The service is also great. We will keep coming to The Green Room for years to come! We very loyal!!"