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Shopping at Cole's was the best decision my wife and I could have made. We are newly married and...
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Shopping at Cole's was the best decision my wife and I could have made. We are newly married and trying to furnish a two bedroom apartment on a budget. Right from the moment we walked in to the store we were politely greeted and given personal attention. As the other reviewers have said the staff was very polite and knowledgeable. I might venture to say they knew what we wanted more then we did after just a few simple questions. The couches we purchased are really comfortable, look great, and cost half the price of anywhere else we had looked. On the delivery day the movers were very kind and helpful. Sadly our sofa did not fit but Kevin was very kind about it. Kevin saved us and even though he really didn't have any room to take it back he did. We were able to exchange it no problems and they were very nice about it. We love that store quite a bit. I forgot to mention we also bought an entertainment center and a coffee table that were perfect too. They delivered in half the time that we expected. And we have our eye on a dining table we will probably get soon. In conclusion I would highly recommend this store to anyone thinking of getting any new furniture. Only suggestion measure your doorways first!
Pros: Everything about the store was a pro!
Cons: None
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Been doing business with HEATCOOL for years and I've never been disappointed. Their techs are...
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Been doing business with HEATCOOL for years and I've never been disappointed. Their techs are professionally trained and wear uniforms. They've been in business since 1956! See Bob Freson for window, wall and space heaters and John Freson for central equipment. They know ALL types of HVAC equipment .
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Active Electric is very helpful with all of our electrical needs. They are very professional, as...
More 9 months ago
Active Electric is very helpful with all of our electrical needs. They are very professional, as we as very customer service oriented. We appreicate all their help with electrical problems. There is nothing they can't get. Active Electric sales reps are the best in the business.
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First, for full disclosure, I should say that I work at the Coffee and Tea Exchange.
That said,...
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First, for full disclosure, I should say that I work at the Coffee and Tea Exchange.
That said, it is nonetheless a great place.
First, there's nothing like it in Chicago for quality or price. The coffees are all fresh roasted in Chicago, and mostly $7.39/pound. The tea (I may be a tea snob) is cheap with a selection that gives Argo a run for its money. Spices, too, in bulk, are high-quality and inexpensive.
Also, the owners and manager are making an effort on the fair-trade and organic fronts. They have several kinds of fair-trade organic coffee, and have extraordinary organic teas and spices.
And of course, it's locally family-owned and operated. This is important for a place like this. Maybe it's telling about the quality here, too, that it's managed to survive for over thirty years in lakeview, even with a starbucks, caribou and intelligentsia within three blocks.
Anyway, yes, I work there. But I work there because I think it's a great place.
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Best Buy
Category:
Home Electronics
1000 W North Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60622
(312) 988-4067
I really like this location of their chain. They have a helpful staff that makes sure you have all...
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I really like this location of their chain. They have a helpful staff that makes sure you have all your questions answered about anything you want to know regarding they products. I have been to their Ford City location and no one there even seems to realize you are standing next to them let alone help you. The one on Armitage once gave me a problem about price matching until I called up customer service for help. But at this location everyone and I mean EVERYONE in here makes sure that I am helped. Once person even brought over a basket for me when they thought my hands looked a little full and could use a little help. The managers there are always pleasant. I can't find a single thing to say bad about this location. It is their best run location in the chain as far as I am concerned.
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I told the Salesman exactly what we wanted to spend with all the cables, mounting systems, &...
More 2 years ago
I told the Salesman exactly what we wanted to spend with all the cables, mounting systems, & tax included & he brought me in at just over 1,500 when i gave him a 1,600 budget. there was none of that annoying high pressure to buy extended warranty that you get at Best Buy & the prices were actually better.
Pros: I was in & out with everything in less than 90 minutes
Cons: None
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Bombay Electronics
Category:
Appliances
2514 W Devon Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60659
(773) 761-8175
This place is jam packed with electronics and home goods. And you are sure to find a great bargain...
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This place is jam packed with electronics and home goods. And you are sure to find a great bargain here. I have always found appliances like microwaves, rice cookers, and much more to be almost at half the price of regular department stores. This place is really a great bargain in hiding. And what's even more interesting is that you can bargain with the store owner and get the price lowered even more! I am sure to stop by here every once in a while to check out their new stock. Don't miss out on this great bargain!
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Starbucks
Category:
Coffee Shops
6075 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60659
Love it, love It, LOVE IT! Although the configuration of the drive-thru here can be difficult to...
More 2 years ago
Love it, love It, LOVE IT! Although the configuration of the drive-thru here can be difficult to maneuver, I'm soooo glad that they have one! I happen to wish that Starbucks had many MORE locations with drive-thru windows (and parking), for those of us with time constraints during our working days. I've been going here regularly ever since it first opened and I've never been aware of any of the issues mentioned by the first reviewer (who sounds like a disgruntled employee...) The drive-thru here is usually busy, suggesting a need for more Starbucks with drive-thru windows in this city.
Pros: Drive-Thru Window
Cons: Unusual Configuration and Long Line Can Make Negotiating Drive-Thru a Challenge
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Greg is fantastic - we encountered some minor glitches but he stayed right till the end till 1am...
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Greg is fantastic - we encountered some minor glitches but he stayed right till the end till 1am to complete the project. He is very friendly and focused and skilled. I would recommend Greg and look forward to working with him again on my next project.
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I wanted to shop local and Golblatt sewing sure turned out to be the place for a leather sewing...
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I wanted to shop local and Golblatt sewing sure turned out to be the place for a leather sewing machine in Chicago! They had a wide variety of industrial sewing machines and helped me select the machine I needed for sewing leather.
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