KISS FM 103.5
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

875 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Diana R. writes: I have listened to this radio station every day for the past week, I used to only listen to it in the mornings for the DREX show... and I am going to go back to ONLY listening to that show.  Seriously, I heard the same songs over and over again every…

Robey Pizza Company
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

1958 W Roscoe St
Chicago, IL 60657

Heather K. writes: After walking past this place a billion times, I finally got to try Robey Pizza last night...and I thought it was fantastic! The crust was moderately thin...basically as thin as it could be in order to hold the weight of the toppings. Let me comment…

Qwik Mart

4203 S Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46327

bill s. writes: I go here for money orders. I sometimes pick up a sandwich and a drink for lunch here too. The people are extremely courteous. In fact they are the exact opposite of the majority of the people who worked there when it was a White Hen. I hated this…

Village Discount

2706 165th St
Hammond, IN 46323

MsAnthro P. writes: It's filthy, crowded as hell, poorly arranged and nearly impossible to navigate, especially if you're pushing a cart. Then again, it's a dirt-cheap thrift store. As with all Village Discounts, finding decent stuff here can be hit or miss, but in my…

Nuts On Clark Union Station Inc
Neighborhood: Near West Side

222 S Riverside Plz
Chicago, IL 60606

Gail L. writes: If you eat the cheese corn, you will look like you viciously murdered a carrot, devoured its entrails, and for good measure, smeared them all over as a sign of your bravery and skill.

Just warning you.

I love love love the cheese corn and caramel corn…

Nick's Liquors

6914 Indianapolis Blvd
Hammond, IN 46324

Lee-Han J. writes: cute liquor store. everthing is easily food and the prices are cheap

The Clubhouse

298 Oakbrook Ctr
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Nancy K. writes: This is a nice place.  I did a mystery shop here twice.  I give it one less * because the valet stole change from the car's cup holder both times.

China House

7508 Columbia Ave
Hammond, IN 46324

bill s. writes: If you love Chinese food and you love Buffets, then you may love the way this place  makes it a combo. I totally dig it. The only bad thing is you may take too much and get overfull, but most Chinese places usually give you extremely generous…

Mamacita's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2439 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Colleen C. writes: A very solid 3 stars.

Healthy Mexican breakfast until 3pm? SOLD.

The Mexican omelette with red and green peppers, chihuahua cheese and cilantro hit the spot. Accompanying refried beans for breakfast, YES PLEASE!

Very fast, prompt service. Interior is…

Omega Restaurant

1300 Ogden Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Timothy M. writes: I was introduced to this Chicago burbs hangout place about 4 years ago.  

The Omega is pretty boss.  They have a good selection, decent prices, and they're much better than the Denny's/Steak'n'Shake/IHOP swill.

Anything 24-hours gets my attention.

Marina Towers Condominium Association
Neighborhood: Near North Side

300 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610

Doug p. writes: the balconies are the best part of living here... the views are spectacular and the size of the decks are enormous.  check it out in my pictures

Once Upon A Child

7246 Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60656

Nancy K. writes: Very nicely organized and clean with a variety of children items.  I was told that in May they will have sizes 10-12, currently 7-8.

Baisi Thai

66 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Tina T. writes: Cute, peaceful decor and decent Thai food at reasonable prices.  Yes, it's not super authentic - probably more Americanized Thai, but you can do much worse than this place.  Their Thai food is tasty but probably not as authentic as your typical mom…

Eat-A-Pita Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3155 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657

Niki C. writes: Good freakin' God Almighty.  I haven't written a review on Eat-A-Mutha-Frickin-Pita yet?  Oh pickles!

Well, this was pretty much my mainstain during some rough patches where I was attached to my computer ala "The Net."  The have NO MINIMUM DELIVERY…

Cake by Colleen Inc
Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

5814 W Higgins Ave
Chicago, IL 60630

Ellen M. writes: This was the best wedding cake I've ever tasted and my sister was very pleased with the service.  It had amazing flavor, as though my grandmother lovingly made it from scratch in her kitchen.  What can I say....gorgeous to behold, Alexandra P. just…

Prentice Women's Hospital
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

250 E. Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Lauren H. writes: I went there for some tests this morning and it is a lovely new building.  It seemed oddly quiet though--the hustle and bustle apparently hidden from view (which is ok with me).  I got taken early for my appointment, and the check in and testing…

Bookman's Corner
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2959 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Nicoletta R. writes: I've never managed to walk out of here empty handed. There always seems to be exactly what I forgot I had been looking for in 20th century political economy.

I usually stay and pretend to browse cookbooks while eavesdropping on any conversation…

Furniture City Inc

4300 N Harlem Ave
Norridge, IL 60706

Ron S. writes: Best prices on furniture i know of.  My parents have bought everything from their from our couches to tables and desks.  The people their are really nice and always lower the pirce for you.

Ta' Too
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1365 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Leang E. writes: I've been here for birthday parties and Happy Hours, and have always had a great time.  So much so that a girlfriend begged me to stay out there longer with her when I was tired and ready to go home, trying to make me feel guilty with the drunken…

To Pho Cafe
Neighborhood: The Loop

19 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60602

Josh .. writes: Another place that needs to expand. I don't work nearby so I rarely get to go, but great pho, great salads, etc.

Big menu and comfortable atmosphere. Need one further west downtown now too.

Roscoe's
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3356 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657

Arnab M. writes: Roscoe's was my first and third stop of the night with David S. and Andy F., before we header to Scarlet and Sidetrack, and ultimately Charlie's. Caroline A., Rob L. and a bunch of other awesome Yelpers joined us here for the inaugural Yelp Gay…

Underthings
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

804 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Ellen M. writes: Go for yourself.  Whether married, dating, both, or none of the above, Maria provides nighties, bras and panties, plus truly daring stuff that will make you look and feel great.  At times I've seen leather goods.  It's pretty fine lingerie, sometimes…

Windy City Cafe
Neighborhood: Noble Square, River West

1062 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Kelly M. writes: so yummy! I had forgotten about this place until driving past it yesterday! They have great breakfasts - large portions at very reasonable prices; don't expect anything fancy, just good solid breakfast food.  The wait is not very long either,…

Roots Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1140 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Aimee B. writes: Everyone at Roots is so FRIENDLY!  The experience at Roots is always positive for me.  The owners Kariman and Nariman are very talented and accommodating.  They are amazing at what they do.  It has to be so hard to be stylist and run the business…

Evanston Park District

2100 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

Patricia B. writes: So many things remind me of a song.  This one would be The Eagles' classic, Peaceful Easy Feeling.  Oh, yeah, that's what I go here to find.  I love hanging out here, even when it's not summertime.  The beach, the walking trails, the scenery, it's…

Pho 777
Neighborhood: Uptown

1065 W Argyle St
Chicago, IL 60640

Brian G. writes: When I made it to Argyle around 6 post-meridian, I stopped outside Tank--per the recommendations of several here on Yelp--just to get a peek. Tank was bustling with peepz, an assortment of young and old, mostly white, and all within looked congenial.…

Beatnix
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3400 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657

Colleen C. writes: 4/9/09: Ok, so my dreams came true today at Beatnix. After an unsuccessful trip yesterday I had given up on this shop. However, today I went back because they had some pretty cute dressy, strappy shoes in wild colors for $10 and I wanted to see if…

Branko's Submarines
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1118 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Mike P. writes: Great little dive for Depaul kids looking to grab a sandwich.  The cold cut sandwich reminds me of my own heady days as a poor college student.  Yes service is somewhat slow, but have you notice they're not exactly spring chickens at Branko's  Would…

Bike Chicago
Neighborhood: Near North Side

600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Stevey P. writes: This is easily the BEST way to explore Chicago.  $10 per hour to cruise up and down the lakeshore, enjoying views of both the lake and the city skyline.  Driving down Lakeshore Drive simply isn't as fun.

I recommend taking your bike ride into…

Focuscope, Inc.

1100 Lake St
Ste Ll60
Oak Park, IL 60301

Ellen M. writes: Go to focuscope.com and sign up to do focus groups - make a little extra money.  Oak Park or downtown Chicago offices.  They ask for your review of different products based on your demographics, and pay you cash.  They told me once they look for…

Aldo Castillo Gallery
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

675 N Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610

Rachel H. writes: Aldo Castillo is a great, intimate space to check out the work of Latino Artists.  The space and its work are very contemporary.  I recently met an awesome gallery associate Molly and she did a great job organizing their most recent show and preview…

College of Dupage

22nd & Lambrt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Kim J. writes: Let me preface this by saying I am frustrated with COD right now, so that may color my critique.
When I was growing up, people would ask me what I wanted to be--I would say a professional student--That's not a profession. HAH! I'm still taking…

Boeing World Headquarters

100 N Riverside Plz
Chicago, IL 60606

Richard R. writes: A sticker on a commercial airline pilot's flight bag sums up the general feeling about the reliability and quality of Boeing products.  "If it ain't Boeing, then I ain't a going!"  

This company has been around for decades and is now the worldwide…

Caffe Baci
Neighborhood: The Loop

225 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Sarah A. writes: I am not too keen on Caffe Baci. They have a very nice dining area inside, it's very posh. It reminds me of a restaurant I went to in L.A. I had the salad trio and they do have a large variety of side salads. I had the Baci pasta salad, curried…

Thyme Restaurant
Neighborhood: Near West Side, River West

464 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60622

Eduardo C. writes: Dear Miki S.

HOW CAN SOOOOOO MANY PEOPLE BE WRONG?

A.  WHO brings 7 children under 5 years of age to an upscale restaurant???

B. Reservations mean you get the table AT that specific time...not whenever you or your guests decide to stroll in. That is…

Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Neighborhood: The Loop

20 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

john j. writes: The building is the epitome of 1980s-corporate architectural banality, but CME, you are so money.  Thanks for making me some serious bank.  Too bad trading was considered the ugly stepsister to consulting and investment banking when I was in school.…

Augie's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Edgewater

5347 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

John B. writes: NOTE: Augie's closed in August 2007, but it will always live on in my heart.
*****

Truth be told, the fourth star is just because of my affection for this place. Augie's is the first place I ate when I moved to Andersonville 15 years ago, and I still…