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Billy Goat Tavern
Category:
Local Favorite
430 N Michigan Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
We've only been to Chicago three times and already it feels like we've gotten into a habit of...
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We've only been to Chicago three times and already it feels like we've gotten into a habit of going to Billy Goat's.
When we've flown over from the UK and are tired and jet-lagged, the tavern is great to go on our first night for a carb fest. We love the 'cheseborgers' and the chance to sit and watch the world go by.
Of course it's not the cleanest, flashiest place...but there's loads of those kinds of places elsewhere.
Go, enjoy and know you've seen something bit different.
Pros: atmosphere, food
Cons: whats not to like?
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amazing and authentic food at low prices! a burrito is only $5 and the salsa and guacamole are...
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amazing and authentic food at low prices! a burrito is only $5 and the salsa and guacamole are great! it is located in the heart of the mexican neighborhood Pilsen which makes the experience even greater! after you can venture off to the mexican fine arts museum located in Pilsen as well!!!
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Bongo Room
Category:
Restaurants
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60622
So I have been wanting to go to the Bongo room for the longest time after hearing about their...
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So I have been wanting to go to the Bongo room for the longest time after hearing about their crazy pancake and french toast options, I mean you ar...
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Toast
Category:
Local Favorite
746 W Webster Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60614
I hate reading these recent reviews where they 'Jill-bash' -- as 8+ year customers, my wife Jacky...
More 5 months ago
I hate reading these recent reviews where they 'Jill-bash' -- as 8+ year customers, my wife Jacky and I have gone there through dating...to marriage...to children...to currently pregnant again, and Jill has seen us through it all becoming a friend as well as touchstone for our weekend brunch or quick weekday breakfast or lunch when we can steal away. She LOVES kids; always makes our daughters and all other children welcome, and the only time she 'snarks' is when yuppies (and uh - yeah, I'm one. I confess.) refuse to drop their attitudes of entitlement when they step in there (no talking on cell phones and not understanding that 'full' party attendance is mandatory being the two big rules). She's a breath of fresh air for us, and we love hearing the staff's stories (they're all great too - esp. Felix) -- and oh yeah: the FOOD -- crabby eggs benedict, oatmeal, bacon, stuffed french toast -- all must-taste draws...and great sandwches and salads for lunch. We have always come to Toast...and we always will...but Toast without Jill would be a sad place, indeed.
Pros: Pros: Food, Staff and Vibe
Cons: Cons? Fellow customers who just don't get it.
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If you want the typical breakfast diner place to go to, then Lou Mitchell's is the place to go,...
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If you want the typical breakfast diner place to go to, then Lou Mitchell's is the place to go, nothing fancy shmansey, and the food a AWESOME!! It's not expansive, but the food is great quality! and allot of it!
If you want the Chicago breakfast experience and to feel history, then this a good place start in the morning! Especially if you have a family and on a limited budget.
My thoughts are, there was my self, my husband, our three year old and a 14 month old, my mother and my mothers fiancee, my kids aren't your quiet bunch but do behave relatively well, and we were visiting Chicago and needed a place to eat breakfast and on a budget, so after looking on here and other web sites there were all mixed reviews, but the good weighed out the bad, and thought why the hell not! lol!
I am so happy I followed my gut instinct on this one, the waitress we had was really friendly and after the my girls ate there breakfast, the waitress brought out some ice cream for my kids to have, which was so nice of her!
LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HAS SAID - GET CASH FROM THE ATM BEFORE YOU EAT!
If you are not really into the diner experience and more upscale restaurants then this may not be for you, but if you don't mind and just need somewhere to go eat, then this is for you!
Food is good, service was great, and all for a great price! I think for all of us we spent less then $45.00 for four adults and two kids.
PARKING - There is a parking lot around the corner of Lou Mitchell's, the guy discounted us because we were eating at Lou Mitchell's, and after we ate and walked to the lot he brought us our car.
Pros: Great service, Great Food, Great Value, GREAT FOR FAMILIES!
Cons: No real cons
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Aria Restaurant
Category:
Late Night Dining
200 N Columbus Dr
Chicago,
Illinois 60601
I took my boyfriend here for a beautiful, romantic dinner and was blown away by the kind service I...
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I took my boyfriend here for a beautiful, romantic dinner and was blown away by the kind service I recieved. A friend of mines works at Aria and suggested it as a cozy, romantic spot. Well she was right, what I love is there's always a manager present or walking around ready to answer any of your questions, or get very detailed when it comes to there many wine selection. The staff is excellent! Good Job! the Bar is magnificent, the drinks are very tasty but powerful so you might wanna be cautious not to drink too many. But overrall I think I'll be visiting this spot often as a matter of fact I'm gonna make reservations tonight.
Pros: atmosphere, ambience, service food EVERYTHING!!
Cons: none
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Phoenix Restaurant
Category:
Local Favorite
2131 S Archer Ave Ste 2
Chicago,
Illinois 60616
Whenever we come to Chicago we have to stop at Phoenix. The dim sum is simply awesome. We were...
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Whenever we come to Chicago we have to stop at Phoenix. The dim sum is simply awesome. We were there yesterday and the food was incredible as always. We enjoyed everything we had and we tried a variety of dishes. The shrimp dumplings are the best! The service can be spotty but we were seated near the door to one of the samller rooms and were able flag down any cart that appealed to us and usually they stopped every pass.
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Suburb to city without recommended sources, (dry cleaner, florist, etc.) but when we received a...
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Suburb to city without recommended sources, (dry cleaner, florist, etc.) but when we received a peach tart from Bittersweet..i found my new sweet supplier...since that first tart, i have ordered over the phone and in person , pastries for all occasions...the wait staff is very knowledgeble and always come up (patiently) with good ideas when i start to hem and haw over decisions...to my great joy they even serve in a lovely cafe, wonderful tasting and creative meals....no more suburbs..hello Bittersweet
Pros: all thumbs up
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I live right around the corner from this place and absolutely love it. Be sure to go for brunch--I...
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I live right around the corner from this place and absolutely love it. Be sure to go for brunch--I always get the corn cakes which are a delicious combo of sweet and salty. Pulled pork is excellent, the portions are generous and you get 2 sides so it's a good deal for the money.
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Bin 36
Category:
Local Favorite
339 N Dearborn St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
My friends and I have been frequenting this place for the past 5 years, it's one of our favorite...
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My friends and I have been frequenting this place for the past 5 years, it's one of our favorite spots. We always have a great time, plenty of wine, plenty of cheese....need I say more?? I love choices and that's part of what keeps me coming back, I always get to try something new. Service is usually good - a friendly, cool environment, lots of fun, not too pricey either.
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