Borders Books Music & Cafe

7100 W Forest Preserve Ave
Norridge, IL 60706

mary e. writes: I will forever hold this Border's near and dear to my heart. Why? Because it is one of the first "real" bookstores to open on the Northwest Side.  Yes, the Northwest Side had mall bookstores and used to have Crown's, but never a Border's type…

May St Cafe
Neighborhood: Pilsen

1146 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608

Andrea R. writes: I've been dying to try May Street Market and while looking it up on Yelp I came across May Street Cafe, which is in no relation to May Street Market, but still sounded pretty yummy based on the reviews.

I attended a party on the south side last night…

Gap
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East, Magnificent Mile

555 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

ap c. writes: I love the GAP!

I still wear my 1989 GAP sweatshirt with Z Cavarrici pants.  Huge pleats and they're rolled real tight at the ankle.

Firefly
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3335 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657

Arnab M. writes: The first time David S. and I were here, we were hungry and the wait was 45 minutes, which was way more than we were willing to wait, so we decided to come back another time. This time, we took no chances, and were starving, so we got here a little…

Kizoku
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

358 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL 60610

Jennifer C. writes: I had the naked lady sushi. I had a piece near her crotch and it tasted kinda fishy. Is that normal?

Chicago Chocolate Cafe
Neighborhood: Near West Side

847 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Erin B. writes: I have found the legal, edible form of crack.  Yes, really I did.  It's in the form of a chocolate covered rice krispy treat at Chicago Chocolate Cafe.  OH MY GOD.  Will I be back, HELL YEAH!  Even if I have to army crawl in the middle of a Chicago…

Meijer

10138 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, IN 46322

Andy J. writes: Normally, I try to spend as little time in Highland as I possibly can, but this is the only place around that sells the deodorant that I like so I'm giving it 5 stars.

Dubby's Buy the Ounce
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

2108 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622

Mia S. writes: R.I.P. Dubby's! Well, they're alive and well on the internet but the brick and mortar store is closed.

Dubby's had some stellar bulk strawberry licorice, it was unlike any other licorice I'd ever tasted. They also had quality sprinkles  - the kind…

The Backroom
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Gold Coast

1007 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611

Jennifer C. writes: Quietly tucked away in the madness that is Rush St. is this wonderfully intimate little club.
You can get VIP passes on their website for half off the cover, which is usually @ $20.

Speakeasy Supper Club
Neighborhood: Edgewater

1401 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60660

X Y. writes: Full disclosure - This was my pick for Check Please!, so obviously I like this place a lot.

Sometimes, you just want to avoid the usual crowd. Chicago's a big city but if you live here long enough, chances are you'll bump into someone sometime…

Cafe Brauer
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2021 N Stockton Dr
Chicago, IL 60614

elizabeth n. writes: Cafe Brauer is an event space located in Lincoln Park near the Zoo.  It is a very nice building and you can rent it out for weddings, parties and events.  I haven't been to an event here but I have checked it out when it was completely empty and I…

Chili Mac's
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3152 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Drew O. writes: I crave Cincinnati chili, but alas there are no Skyline establishments in Chicago. This was a solid chili joint, the only place I know of to get traditional Cincy chili in Chicago. Get the 3-way or a few chili-cheese sandwitches (ask if they'll put…

So Gong Dong Tofu House
Neighborhood: North Park

3307 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Keiko S. writes: Finally, some real sundobu jigae!! We were feeling so deprived that we asked our Korean friends for recommendations...and a couple of them directed us here.

FOOD:
First off, the banchan. Sweet and sour kimchi, marinated sardines, beans, etc...they're…

Kan Zaman
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

617 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Jelena Z. writes: I've only tried one menu item at Kan Zaman but that's because it's so incredible!  Get the Vegetarian Combo for sure.  It's a wonderful mess of hummus, tabouli, baba ghanoush, falafel, dolma, feta cheese, olives and pita bread.  So much food, though…

Beat Kitchen
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

2100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Jenny R. writes: I haven't reviewed this place yet?!! I like going to shows here. They have some great Rockabilly shows. Sometimes I'll even go to an all ages show. That could be trouble for me but luckily they mark all the underage kid's hands with big black X's.…

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062

Bob T. writes: This place got me into college. Well, the George Washinton I slipped the admissions advisor did but this placed helped. The NPL is probably the nicest looking library I've ever seen. My friend's dad is the head of the library so I saw plans of this…

The Vitamin Shoppe
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2747 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

maggie r. writes: I love the fact that they have the Emergen-C packets for individual purchase so I can get an assortment  when I feel a cold coming on. Because I get batshit crazy and super fussy and whiny when that cold hits. Nobody needs that.
I'm also pretty…

La Donna Italian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Uptown

5146 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

David R. writes: Another my husband  favorite  restaurant in Ad' ville . Now they have the dinner special on Mon- Thurs only 19.95$ . Get 3 things you want on the menu.  
We  had spinach with grill seafood, Salmon with bean and sherbet ice cream.  It was really…

Howard Brown Health Center
Neighborhood: Uptown

4025 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60613

Justin R. writes: I have always been treated with the highest of respect, and the physicians here all genuinely care. They have sliding scale fees for those with little or no income, and in some cases there are programs they can help you become accepted to so that…

Blue Plate Catering
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1061 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60607

Andrea R. writes: Never hired them myself, but I attended a wedding at The Newberry Library last night and enjoyed the food so much that I asked who the caterer was.  And apparently Blue Plate was responsible for this delicious food!

Everything was very good, but if…

Papa Milano
Neighborhood: Near North Side

951 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610

Kirstie M. writes: Went to Papa Milano more than a few times the year I lived just down the street from here. It's a tiny hole in the wall, but the food's probably far better than a lot of the overpriced restaurants that surround it. My favorite things about Papa…

Alma Pita Restaurant
Neighborhood: Uptown

4600 N Magnolia Ave
Ste F
Chicago, IL 60640

Colleen C. writes: Award for best signage in a Mideastearn restaurant: "Racism, drugs, and OUTSIDE FOOD are among the things we dislike very much."

Besides that, there is also a lovely outdoor "hunter" scenescape (think that guy that talks about "happy trees on public…

Kimbark Liquors & Wine Shop
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

1214 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615

may l. writes: they used to have a dj on friday and saturday nights
A DJ  IN A LIQUOR STORE
what more could you ask for?

Armani Exchange
Neighborhood: Near North Side

520 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

joyce c. writes: My biggest complaint is their pricing. I don't mind buying a $200 jacket that will last me years and make me look like I just lost 40 pounds (when I gained 20).... but I do mind that the next time I stop by for my next splurge, that $200 jacket that…

L'Appetito Imported Italian Foods
Neighborhood: Near North Side

30 E Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Brian B. writes: This branch of THE Chicago Italian deli is a much better spot to grab lunch than the John Handcock spot -- same great food (and imported goodies), but smaller lines, and an enclosed place to sit.  (If the al-fresco seating is taken, walk a block east…

Pizza Capri
Neighborhood: Lakeview

962 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Jerry M. writes: Two words for you: Carb. Orgy.

Put them together and you have a carb orgy. Hot.

Decent at the time, but my stomach currently is aching from all the bread and pizza I crammed into it. I think I gained about 10 pounds. We had the Shroom pizza, which is…

D'agostino Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1351 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613

Brett D. writes: D'Agostinos Delivery Man,

Thank you for showing up to my house and bidding me a 'good evening' with a smile. That was nice. You complimented me, my friend and my dog. Truly lovely. And of course you came with that yummy pizza of yours, can't beat…

Crepe & Coffee Palace
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2433 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Shane H. writes: Faboooo.  I had never had a crepe before coming here.  A group of friends and I were walking by while looking for a place to hang out.  They wanted Crepes and I wanted Coffee.  However, I decided to try the crepe with fresh strawberries, kiwi,…

Booklegger's Used Books
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2907 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

A.S. V. writes: This is one of Chicago's top used bookstores, not just because of its selection, but because it's so dang neat, clean and well organized! It can get tiresome sorting through shelves and shelves of books that are dusty and not even in order. This…

Asinamali

1722 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

Drennen M. writes: This place is a little on the pricy side, and with the exception of their nice supply of accessories, I don't see it as geared toward the college-age crowd.  A little older -- although the prices might be skewing my viewpoint.  But again, the jewelry…

Dunkin Donuts
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3200 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Mark S. writes: This place will never be just another Dunkin Donuts to me.  First, let's be clear- this is PUNKIN Donuts.  When I was in High School back in the late 80s this place's parking lot was always loaded with all sorts of crazy punkrock and skinhead…

Cooking Fools
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1916 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Dunzo S. writes: One sure sign of gentrification is when grocery stores and bodegas start creeping in.  The mini mart could sustain the college kids and the crackies. But one good thing about the stroller set coming here is that they require their fancy healthy food.…

Wolfy's

2734 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Remember when you would scrape your knees and get back up and play for hours? You know, the good old days where even a huge scratch wouldn't stop you? When the simple things in life made you smile and get all giddy like a snow cone from the ice cream…

Atlas Comics Inc

4735 N Cumberland Ave
Norridge, IL 60706

Robert L. writes: I read an article in the local paper a couple of years ago about this place and it's owner. But it was just recently that I went by to check them out. They have an amazing selection of classics and newer comics and collectables.
I am not an authority…

The Dental Practice of Lincoln Park
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2551 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

sarah b. writes: I'm new to the area and went to see Dr. Monmagan at the Dental Practice of Lincoln Park based on Yelp reviews and location.

The office was kind of old school meets contemporary with a totally random radio station that was playing white snake one…

Ragstock
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1433 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60610

Jenny R. writes: I can never come back here because an extremely attractive man works here and makes me very nervous. I walked in oblivious and started fumbling around. Then, as I held a pair of knee highs in my hands, I overheard my roommate ask this man if they had…

Lucia's Gourmet Italian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1825 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Andrea R. writes: I've walked by this  Italian deli countless times, but who knew there was a charming, cozy restaurant in the back? OK, apparently many of you guys knew (they even have a "People Love Us on Yelp" sticker on their door- yay!) and now I'm in on the…

Blarney Stone
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3424 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Mandi G. writes: Top Ten Reasons Why I Love The Blarney Stone

1. $1 Sloppy Joes everyday! Kinda on the small side, but probably one of the best sj's I've ever had.

2. Best Chicken Wings in the area, and they are half-price Mon-Thur, when the Cubs are NOT playing.

3.…

Beachwood Inn
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1415 N. Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60610

molly c. writes: i can't believe that i had never stopped in before. well, i guess i don't really live far enough  north on milwaukee for it to make sense.

ANYWAY, my non-yelp friend lauren (who's roommate works here BTW) and i came here last night so that i could…