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Arun's Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Irving Park

4156 N Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618

Christina S. writes: I have wanted to dine at Arun's for such a long time! Afterall, Arun's is considered the best Thai restaurant in the country, and I wanted to see if it lived up to the reputation.

When you step into Arun's you feel like you have been transported to…

Walker Bros Original Pancake House

153 Green Bay Road
Wilmette, IL 60091

E. V. writes: APPLE PANCAKES!!! ::salivating::

This is my favorite Walker Bros. location. Food is consistent and service is great. I love everything I've ordered here. The apple pancakes are amazing.....you can't go wrong with warm caramelized apples and…

Roeser's Bakery
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

3216 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

Carol J. writes: I was born in Humbolt Park and my grandmother lived there until I was in college and every great cake I've ever had in my life has been from this bakery. I cannot even begin to tell you what it was like to go there in the morning on Saturday and…

Hot Doug's
Neighborhood: Avondale

3324 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

mindy m. writes: GOODBYE, YELP.

Open letter to all on Yelp:

Dear Friends,

It has been a joy getting to know all of you and experiencing Chicago in a new way. Food has brought us together, but now we must part.

For you see, I have eaten at Hot Doug's. I have had duck…

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Neighborhood: The Loop

Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60604

Julie K. writes: because I am still holding a student ID from California, I could get a discount ticket.. was only 15 bucks (via Internet, $13.00)!! cheaper than MET!!

around 5 pm, I purchased a ticket for Brahms' Requiem.. since I *HEART* his works, and one of my…

Alinea
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

1723 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

G S. writes: My girlfriend described her experience as follows:

"This is like having sex in my mouth!"

Any questions?

-G

Swedish Bakery
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Edgewater

5348 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

Julia W. writes: Oh, Swedish Bakery, you are a true lesson in patience. First, I have to wait for the Clark St. bus to get to you. Then, I have to wait amidst a crowd of fiending, hungry bakery whores, clutching my number like the Golden Ticket. Luckily, the wait…

Maza
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2748 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

K T. writes: Sometimes, there is a same-ness to restaurants that serve food from the region between, say, Italy and India. Every now and then, though, you come across a restaurant that transports one to a specific place and/or time. Maza is one of those places.…

Bari Foods
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1120 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Nancy K. writes: Wow. An old mom and pop store that was bought in '74 from people who worked there as kids. It has been a grocery store since 1879. I went in to buy a couple of subs, an Italian and an American. 12" for 5.75 !?! Best sub outside of making one at…

Charlie Beinlich's Food & Tap

290 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062

carolynne r. writes: Just thinking about a Charlie Beinlich's burger with swiss cheese and onions with a cold beer brings a sting to the old eye. Man is that good stuff! I dont care where you live, it is worth a trip to Northbrook just to try this place if you have…

Taza
Neighborhood: The Loop

176 N Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60606

Teddy C. writes: What can I say about Taza?!? I love this place...Ellie B. introduced me to Taza because I was asking her what all the rage was about on Yelp? How could this tiny little spot be so highly rated on Yelp? So we went...That was about 4 weeks ago, and…

Walker Bros Original Pancake House

620 Central Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035

molly c. writes: so, highland park is like half way between my home (chicago) and my parent's home (racine, wi). mom and i will sometimes meet there and have breakfast/lunch.

the blueberry pancakes are SO good...made with real, fresh, whole, non-pie filling…

Campagnola

815 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60202

Jesster A. writes: O' Julie H - if you hadn't written about Campagnola, I probably would have forgotten it existed - and we live like a mile away...

I just hate it when you want to love a place for all the right reasons and the food is consistently good, but not…

Cross-Rhodes

913 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202

Keiko S. writes: Augh, we should've checked the reviews more carefully before heading out here, because we forgot to try their famous lemon fries! Regardless, we liked the food. They're generous with the olive oil and basically with everything else as the portion's…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Near North Side, DePaul

1000 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Ed to the M. writes: OMFG STFU LOLz!!!!!!!!

I can *finally* get a decent latte here. Ed M.'s been a little cranky here in Chicago, and it's partly because of the lack of decent espresso joints here in the Em-Dub.

Leave it to Berkeley's own Peets Coffee to come and save…

Fogo de Chao
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

661 N LaSalle St
Chicago, IL 60610

ben -. writes: Fantastic.

It starts when you gorge yourself on smoked salmon and artichoke hearts. It continues when you start eating the first bite of the 7 cuts of meat from the dudes walking around with them. You take a bite, and before you can finish there's…

Tweet
Neighborhood: Uptown

5020 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640

Colleen C. writes: Dear Mikey,

How adorable are you? I mean really, it should be a crime to be so damn cute. I am writing to inform you that you are currently my favorite brunch server in Chicago, maybe the world.

Your cheeky humor, acute attention to detail and…

Jarosch Bakery

35 S Arlington Heights Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Nancy K. writes: Excellent good old fashioned full service bakery.

Do they ...? Can they ...? ...Yes.

Everything at the website.
http://www.jaroschbake...

Love the details -- waxed paper bags (goods don't dry out by the time you get home) and they have a machine…

Mr Beef On Orleans
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

666 N Orleans St
Chicago, IL 60610

steve h. writes: so driving up orleans around midnight...what did i see?
a light on at mr beef's?!
were my eyes playing tricks on me??
*screech*
pulled a 'u-ey' right there and saw that mr beef's had PATRONS in there..EATING ITALIAN BEEFS!!

you heard it here first…

Perry's
Neighborhood: The Loop

180 N Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606

Matt W. writes: We stepped inside, I for the first time and he for the umpteenth. My little soul with the little yarmulke and little peyot cascading down the sides of its little head rubbed its eyes, awakening from a slumber that only exile into the suburbs can…

Pita Inn

9854 N Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL 60016

Sharin F. writes: I fucking love Pita Inn! It's like my cheap Jew heaven ( I would know since I'm a cheap Jew!) of delcious food at a great price!

There's another, more popular location in Skokie, but this one is closer to my house so this is the one I go to!…

Perez Restaurant
Neighborhood: Near West Side

853 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607

Karen T. writes: This place is in a meat locker? Are you kidding me? FYI, I've been here a handful of times and never noticed. Clearly my powers of perception are top notch.

Decent Mexican you *don't* have to hike over to Pilsen or Logan Square for. In the heart of…

Weber's Bakery
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

7055 W Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60638

Clarissa J. writes: How sweet it is.

It's like stepping into a different world, a bakery like no other. Sweet, comfy, welcoming like a loved-one's house, well-kept, pretty, willing to show you every baked morsel made.... I came here for donuts, on a Sunday afternoon,…

Mrs Fields
Neighborhood: The Loop

32 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601

Filly G. writes: As I was leaving work yesterday, a foxy mamacita stood outside Mrs. Field's offering free samples.

She said to me, "Would you like a free sample?"

In situations like this, the first thing that always pops into my head is, "Will this give me AIDS?" So…

Kiki's Bistro
Neighborhood: Near North Side

900 N Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60610

carolynne r. writes: Renee C and I came for dinner as part of the Yelp Eats promotion.

Here is the breakdown of what my experience was like:

AMBIANCE/ATMOSPHERE: Tucked away in a rather industrial section of North Franklin street, you walk in to a very cozy dining room…

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Neighborhood: Near North Side

60 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Kathryn T. writes: Go to Joe's, sit at the bar and order a martini. And NOT one of those fruity ones! A classic martini, maybe a little dirty. Go ahead, order a second martini; you put in a hard day of work. For dinner, start off with the stone crab, and then order…

Scooter's Frozen Custard
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1658 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Colleen C. writes: So, I happen to be lucky enough to babysit for one of the coolest kids in Chicago, who also happens to live a block from Scooter's. SCORE. Fun for all...especially on a decidedly muggy day. IF Scooter's is open, it's officially summer...and the…

Austrian Bakery
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2523 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Caroline A. writes: It took me two years to finally try Austrian Bakery! And it was everything I was anticipating! My family business is down the street and I decided to grab a bite while I was in the area visiting the parents.

This is a cute little bakery with about…

Capt'n Nemo's Subs & Soups
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3650 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Linda P. writes: Mmmmmmm...Capt'n Nemo's I love you!!! You are my waiting room for when I take my car to be repaired at the Shell Station at Addison and Ashland!

The guys at the counter are so friendly, they offer you a yummy free sample of soup the minute you walk…

Bryn Mawr Deli
Neighborhood: Edgewater

1101 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660

Rosie V. writes: Listen. I've eaten here a couple 5 times...I HAVE to overcome the Yelp-review-lethargy I often feel on this site & just fucking do it. Yesterday = last straw

My memory sucks. I never ask people their names a 2nd time. Yesterday. Voting Day. Owner Guy…

Bobak Sausage Company
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

5275 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632

Patty V. writes: You have got to try Grandma's Cheesecake!! It is so light and delicious. I don't normally go out of my way for cheesecake, but this is different. It does not have a crust and is just heavenly!! Pirogi are wonderful as well.

Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli
Neighborhood: University Village

1141 S Jefferson St
Chicago, IL 60607

Andrea R. writes: I bookmarked Manny's months ago and have been meaning to see what the big deal is. Growing up in Boca Raton, Florida I've had my share of good corned beef sandwiches and I'm not sure Chicago really knows what a good corned beef sandwich is (based on…

Tedino's
Neighborhood: Edgewater

5335 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640

Deanna M. writes: I used to be a My Pie whore
But I can't eat pizza anymore.
When I still did, you could bet your hide
that there better be a mountain of cheese inside
the delivery box, once it arrived at my door...
And Tedino's brought that, and so much more.

I've only had…

Frontera Fresco
Neighborhood: The Loop

111 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60602

Nancy K. writes: Named Chicago's "best deal" in the April issue of Food & Wine magazine

Taste of Lebanon Restaurant
Neighborhood: Ravenswood

1509 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

Thane M. writes: I will eat any of the following items at any time whatsoever, except for the first meal after I wake up (whenever that is), because I prefer to eat only classic breakfast items at that point in my day:

1. The wraps, either with hummus, falafel, hummus…

Volare
Neighborhood: Near North Side

201 E Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Andrea R. writes: I've always noticed that Volare gets some pretty amazing Yelp reviews. The reason I've never been there (before last night) is that I just love my La Scarola so if I'm going for Italian food I'm all about La Scarola.

But last night we were looking for…

Paradise Pup

1724 S River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Nancy K. writes: We were here a few weeks ago while running some errands and the folks wanted some burgers, I had eaten before we left (wish they would let me know about simple matters like wanting to go out to eat also!)

This place is just a few feet off of River Rd…

Kuma's Corner
Neighborhood: Avondale

2900 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Colleen C. writes: Heavy Metal rockin',
With a hefty slab of meat,
Good luck snaggin' a table,
IF you actually came to eat.

Suicide girls serve it hot,
Pierced, tattooed, but sweet,
The owner's a bad lookin' dude
But shit, he knows his meat.

Ain't a greasy burger joint,…

La Piazza

410 Circle Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130

Sarah S. writes: This is one of the BEST Italian restaurants I've tried so far. It could be in Italy and easily be successful. Food is mostly northern Italian and it's fantastic, I had the caprese con mozzarella di bufala and it was delicious. Then, since I'm a big…

The Lobby at the Peninsula
Neighborhood: Near North Side

108 E. Superior
Chicago, IL 60611

Andy F. writes: Did you know that The Peninsula is where Jennifer Aniston stays when she's in town? Neither did I until I was asked by RedEye Metromix to come up with a "Celebrity" couples date for a piece my guy and I were doing as a part of the Reader Review Teams…

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