This is a nice restaurant with great upscale decor, service, drinks, and food without feeling…read morefancy. Prices are very reasonable too, especially during happy hour (every day!). We came on a Saturday and sat at the bar to enjoy a variety of menu items. I first got a mezcal drink to start, which was refreshing with the appetizers we got. We had the papaya salad, dan dan noodles, and mushroom butter dumplings off the happy hour menu. We also had the short rib dumplings - both dumplings were so delicious, the mushroom butter dumplings were more creamy/buttery whereas the short rib dumplings had more of a bbq savory taste. The dan dan noodles were saucy and delicious, and the papaya salad was light and refreshing. The poached prawns were also tasty and refreshing, and the bulgogi steak was definitely our favorite dish with excellent korean flavors and tender juicy pieces of steak. The potato pave was a nice tasty side to it as well. I'm so glad I finally got to try this cute spot and had an excellent meal!

Still great and the same as I remember! Service, food, drinks are all great!…read more We ordered an appetizer, a dumpling dish, noodles, fish, and a dessert.

First time here, but definitely will be back. Bar area has a friendly hang out vibe but plenty of…read moredining tables and high tops for eating. We were sat at the open window into the brewery, which was really cool to see. If you are a beer person- you will be in your element. I myself am a wine girl- and they had me covered too. I actually had a delicious cider that they had through their partnership with Eris brewery. The server knew his stuff. And the food- just trust me- everything was top notch!! Something for everyone, seriously!

Okay. Hear me out. I've learned that although I do love bar…read morefood, food from a brewery isn't my thing. BUT... This place is super cute and the customer service so good. Went with my Chicas to celebrate my birthday and had a fabulous time. My husband and son LOVE this place. I am NOT against going back. It's just not REALLY my cup of tea. But YOU should go. Try it out. You may love it. Again. Great customer service.

I'm so glad I finally went here! This has been on my list for forever and I planned it for my…read morebirthday dinner. The service was outstanding and they were very attentive. They were also really good with allergies in my family has a lot so that was really helpful and made us feel good with the kitchen. We tried a lot of different dishes! We got the tater tots, the focaccia, the arugula salad, the market salad, and the carrots to share. Then I tried the burger and the chicken. Finally, we had the strawberry shortcake and the cookies with malted milk and they also gave me some confetti cookies with a candle! Tater tots were fine, but in my opinion, nothing crazy although I did love the carrots and all of the salads are extremely fresh since everything is farm to table and locally sourced. They even have a greenhouse on campus that you can tour during the day. The burger was amazing- very unique flavors and again tasted so fresh! I also loved the chicken. The cookies and malted milk was insane. The only miss was the strawberry shortcake- really big basil flavor and just was too much. It's kind of in a random location so I would have to really plan to go here, but I love that they changed their menu constantly and I definitely want to try brunch! They also gave me a birthday menu for my birthday and I thought that was a great touch! Just a super relaxing place and my whole family loved it. Cocktails were great too and again used all natural flowers & herbs!

What an amazing place! We were a party of six celebrating a few birthdays and everyone enjoyed…read moretheir meals. They were very sensitive to my gluten-free needs. Some people had brunch and some enjoyed lunch. I had the green coconut curry, and it was amazingly delicious. Just the right amount of heat. The fruit salad side dish had a very good variety of different fruits. Everyone loved the potatoes. When I asked if they were gluten-free, they informed they were not but they'd see what they could do. They came out later with a huge bowl of gluten-free potatoes. So delicious and they really went the extra mile. Other things I love about this restaurant is that they use local produce and I believe they have their own garden as well. They also had a meal that day that you could order and would benefit a local nonprofit. Highly recommend this place! Not only was the ambience great but they have several rooms, two of which you can reserve for a private party, and they also do weddings in a larger area on the property. Leslie, if you go to the back where they have one of their bathrooms, they have several small gift items available.

Great breakfast- with vegan options. Ordered veggie skillet with over easy eggs. Very tastyread more

Jefferson Park Grill has been here as long as I can remember. It's kind of difficult to find…read moreparking as it's right in the bus turn around @ Jefferson Park. If your lucky you may find parking on the Milwaukee Ave right alongside but it's metered & very limited number of spaces. I finally stopped by as there was 'A' metered spot on Milwaukee. Jefferson Park Grill has a fairly large choice of items but my heart & stomach had already decided on The hobo skillet. The Hobo Skillet has hash browns, onions, sausage, bacon, cheese & 2 eggs on top over east. Delicious cardiac city.

I've heard rumors that this was the go to corner spot for a great meal. To my surprise it wasn't…read morewhat I expected , I arrived with guests as we all wanted to try something different. I chose the turkey sandwich and it was kind of a let down. The best thing was the nice crunch from the toast it came on. There were maybe two slices of turkey on the sandwich. The rest was crisp lettuce and fresh tomato. The fries were great. The breakfast burrito was good but overly saucy it took away the flavor from the ingredients inside. The French toast was great if you have a sweet tooth but the bread was slightly smaller than I expected. The ambiance isn't anything extravagant but also homely in a way. It's a solid 4 and not a back to back ,but will consider going again in the future.

I order chilaquiles, the worst chilaquiles ever, chips with salsa guessing cholula and cane beans…read morewith sauce garnish with parsley. Cold and nasty taste.

I've driven past this joint a few times and always wanted to try- let me say they did not…read moredisappoint on my first visit. I got one of their build your own bowls. Fresh, flavorful, good portion for price. It's giving "the Mediterranean Chipotle", and I'm here for it! Give them a try for a healthy-ish fresh fast meal.

I've been wanting to try this place out for a while. Saw this place open up but never got a chance…read moreto check them out, until now. We ordered their Chicken Shawarma plate and Beef Shawarma plate. It's kind of weird that they both come with different things. The chicken shawarma comes with lettuce, tomatoes and garlic sauce. The beef shawarma comes with onions, pickles and tahini sauce. You would think they would both come with the same veggies and sauces. Regardless, the food was delicious and very flavorful. They were both served with rice and pita bread. The plates were very filling. I honesty didn't think I would get full. Overall a decent value and can definitely see myself returning.

Food is surprisingly very good. It's one of those places you wouldn't think would have good food…read morebut it's honestly very yummy. Drinks are great too! Definitely try the falafel burger. It's a cute little spot, especially for the summer and they're open pretty late which is nice.

Mother's Ruin deserve a star alone just for having late night bites. I have nothing but respect for…read morebars with a late night kitchen - the true heroes of society. I came here to try their famed chicken sandwich...and it's totally worth the hype! Sandwich came with a side of fries which should be the standard for all sandwiches in my opinion. Probably the best chicken sandwich I have had in Chicago (so far). My whole table was here to try the chicken sandwich, but I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. All I needed to know was they have a happy hour menu.

This is my third time at Gretel and the food was even better than I remembered it! We came around…read more5pm on a Sunday and there was only about a 10 minute wait. They sat us downstairs. I had only sat upstairs at the bar and outside, so I was happy we were able to see the downstairs. It's very intimate down there with only a few tables, while the upstairs is a lot more of a lively bar atmosphere. Service was good and fast. They are known for their burger but I am not a huge burger fan. Their other food is amazing though! Even my boyfriend who loves burgers agreed that the chicken sandwich was one of the best and maybe even better than the burger. Definitely get the mac & cheese, chicken sandwich, and french onion soup. The french onion soup was super cheesy and the mac & cheese was so creamy and perfect. Typically I don't like bacon in mac & cheese, but I love that they don't overdo it here where it overpowers the entire dish. It was only some tiny pieces of bacon just for the flavor.

I've heard a lot of great things about Gretel so I was excited to finally try it! This review is…read morereally for 4.5 stars! We ordered a smorgasbord of items including the (infamous) burger (which lived up to the hype!), steak frites, and Mac and cheese and mashed potato sides. We also ordered a mocktail, something lime and coconut ish, which was truly outstanding. All the food was SO good, and the portions were really big which surprised (and delighted!) us. The server was very nice, perhaps not the most bubbly, but she was extremely accommodating regarding a dietary restriction which we appreciated. She was understanding and validating, which went a long way with us! This is such a great neighborhood spot with a menu so varied, there's something for everyone. Can't wait to return and try some ramen on a fall night soon!

Outstanding breakfast. Quaint bohemian decorated, clean- including the beautiful bathrooms are just…read morethe start. 3 people: niece went with the Korean inspired egg Benedict's. I had the red Chilaquiles, hubby ordered the Honey Chicken and Waffles and we also ordered the lemon and blueberries corn hotcakes to share. Every dish was beautifully presented like someone put a lot of thought in making them appetizing. Flavor wise every single one was awesome, either chilaquiles being the weakest one but still good. The chicken and waffles was to die for, sweet enough - no need for maple syrup with tender and crispy large breast portion. The Benedict's were really, really good, but the star was the corn hotcakes. One of them pancakes was the lemon, the other was full of berries. A crumpled was a top and what look like a spoonful of mascarpone in the center. I could eat that every day. This place is incredibly unnoticed. In a better location, there will be lines to get in I'm going back. It will take an hr from the far s burbs where we live but we don't care. I want more.

There are several of these locations around the Chicago area. We made plans to be here at open…read moreafter getting popped the day before at another breakfast place considered a local chain. Parked in front at 7:15 and walked in - was pretty dead on a Saturday. Sat at a table in the front windows and ordered a coffee and an apple juice. Waiter was very nice - decor reminded me of a Cracker Barrel style - and with a small bar it's obvious they do more than just breakfast like their name implies. Ordered a breakfast burrito which comes with skillet potatoes. I liked the flavor of those. The burrito was great - egg, chorizo, avocado, and cheese. We split pancakes as well which were good and came with berries and cream. Really liked it here - the locations are 10-20min away from central CHI but the drive is worth it.

Absolutely wonderful experience! Daisies has a cute interior that is warm and intimate, and their…read morestaff follows suit. Our server helped with some suggestions and questions and was incredibly kind in her help. Everything is a based on a farm to table concept, which is apparent in the taste of the food. To start, our party got the potted carrots and THE overpriced tomato. Nice appetizer portion for a party of 4. For our mains, I opted to get the stracci and my partner the cavatelli. I was incredibly satisfied by both plates. Both were fresh and delicious. The restaurant does get busy and fill quickly. While waiting for our party for our reservation, we saw multiple people unable to dine due to the popularity of the restaurant. Highly recommend booking in advance!

I'm not sure what the hype is about. The appetizer we ordered was the onion toast. It looked burnt,…read moreand unfortunately, it tasted burnt too. It had very little flavor. The rigatoni was just okay and honestly very average. The pierogi was good, but nothing great. For dessert, we ordered the croissant, which wasn't sweet and didn't have much flavor either. We were pretty disappointed with the meal overall. Our server was extremely casual, and whenever we asked him questions, he was very nonchalant and didn't really offer any helpful feedback or recommendations. Overall, it was a pretty underwhelming experience. Worst of all, they charge a 25% gratuity on every check, which I found kind of ridiculous. Definitely not going back.