After a day shopping on Magnificent Mile north of the river in Chicago, we stopped at nearby…read moreCafecito on Chestnut. It was early Sunday afternoon, and we were too large a group to arrive without calling ahead. You walk up a lovely old half-flight of stairs under an ornate ceiling. After a short wait, half of our party went elsewhere, and the remaining four of us were quickly seated. The front area is mainly a café, with maybe 10 seats at tables for two. Farther back is a hallway and a larger room with seating in booths and at high-tops for maybe 40, and maybe 6 more at a small bar. The staff is quick and friendly. The food is delicious and fresh and hot! And the music is loud and festive :-) We had the thin-cut savory palomillo steak, a generous serving, pounded to tenderness, served with classic wet black-beans and white rice, sweet soft platanos maduros plantain pieces, and some greens and tomato. We had a lovely colorful medium-sized Mojo Shrimp in tart garlic citrus mojo sauce, with sateed red onion crescents, tomato chunks, and parsley. And we had the huge slow-cooked tender shredded-beef Ropa Vieja pressed sandwich, sauced lightly with slightly-tangy creole sauce, served with platanos maduros and black beans. All of their food delightfully authentic. We liked it so much, a few days later we ate at their South Loop location, too!

Cafecito had my favorite sandwiches in the city - all time favorite is the ropa vieja. It's meaty…read morefrom the steak and slightly sweet from the plantains - so delicious. Their shrimp and guava-q sandwiches are also other go-to sandwiches for me. The one on wells is perfect for a lunch in the loop. If you want sit down service, the gol coast location is decent. The location on Fullerton kinda sucks - service is just really slow there so if I get sandwiches from there, I exclusively go the take out route. But all in all, the sandwiches are amazing!! And the yucca fries are good too. Oo and the guava cheese pastry is nice if you want a sweet treat after.

In the heart of Lincoln Park, this little family owned gem was walking distance from the hotel…read more We shared an order of Pancakes and French Toast. The Pancakes were amazing they were light and fluffy and I added fresh blueberries that were layered in between the 2 big pancakes so every bite had blueberries in it. The French Toast was huge. It was 3 big slices of fresh sourdough bread and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Open from 7am - 9pm everyday. All day breakfast is served and there's brunch on weekends until 2. This is a great neighborhood spot, if you want to stay away from the tourist areas, this is a winner.

What a hidden gem in Chicago , great location, very cool atmosphere and love the art work…read more The food was all fresh and cooked perfectly The service is 5 star Met the owner, she makes you feel like a guest in her home. Will definitely go back anytime I'm in town. Can't wait to try dinner and the wine selection next time. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed

Y'all... oh my gosh I finally tried Doc B's Restaurant + Bar in the Gold Coast and BABYYYY... the…read morefood was AMAZING--and honestly, pretty affordable too I'm lowkey mad I didn't get pictures, but listen... it was so good I couldn't even pause to take one I ordered the Cajun chicken club sandwich with sweet potato fries, and let me tell you... those fries? 10/10. No notes. The sandwich had candied bacon on it with this perfect sweet flavor, and it normally comes with honey Dijon--but I don't do Dijon, so I swapped it for this garlic sauce ‍ And when I say that garlic tanginess mixed with the sweet candied bacon... whew. Chef's kiss. Absolute perfection. My boyfriend got the steak wok bowl with corn, broccoli, brown rice, and some other veggies--and I definitely stole a few bites It was SO good. Like... flavorful, fresh, just everything. The whole vibe? Perfect for a lunch date. The ambiance was cute, relaxed, and just right And I loved that they serve room temperature water (because ice? not my thing ‍) But let's talk about the real star--our waiter Eli He was AMAZING. Super personable, funny, and just a whole vibe. He had the cutest red cat-eye nails and burgundy hair accents--like, style on point He told us he manages both the Gold Coast and River North locations, so I'm definitely hoping we run into him again. And when me and my boyfriend were holding hands at the end, he goes, "Aww this is so cute. I'm not jealous though" we all cracked up. Just made the experience even better. Listen... 5 stars is not enough. It's just not. If you've been thinking about going--THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Go. I promise you won't regret it

We were in Chicago for a conference and we asked a local for a good restaurant recommendation for…read moredinner. Our friend said one of her favorite places to suggest to visitors was Doc B's Restaurant. So, we gave it a try. The menu includes a wide variety of salads, wings, wraps, sandwiches and, my favorite, burgers. I was with a group of 4 and we all ordered burgers - and none of us opted for the same burger. So, our little group got to try 4 different burgers. And all four were delicious. Three of us ordered with a side of fries - also delicious. Great place for dinner in the Windy City.

Great place. Good prices and friendly people. If they don't have what you want, talk to them they…read morewill stock it in the future.

Delicious sandwiches ! Did carry -out x 2 while visiting Chicago ; but very nice , casual area to…read moreeat in

This market is PACKED with every day items one might need. I also had a great breakfast sandwich…read morefrom there. The cashier was very nice too.

Why aren't there any reviews for this market yet? It has everything you'll ever need! I live in the…read morebuilding and it's extremely convenient for me. When I first moved in, I somehow lost my dog's leash and needed one in a pinch. Someone said to check this store and I did not think they'd carry a dog leash..sure enough, they had one! They also make fresh breakfast/lunch sandwiches and wraps. The owners are very nice and helpful. Great store and so happy they're right downstairs!

Great service…read more Relaxing atmosphere. Hefty portions. Got the Q-burger and mashed potatoes. Portions are large - you'll probably end up taking some home. Chill atmosphere that is great for a date or hanging with friends . Good music- but not loud like a club. Food was cooked perfect and everyone made us feel right at home. Check this spot out!

New year, new goals, new perspective, new creations, and a brand-new start! We touched down in…read moreChi-Town to freezing cold weather and were so thankful and grateful to find a spot close to our hotel, and it surely did not disappoint! Thank you for the homey welcome and superb service during the holidays. Everything came out hot and delicious, and we truly appreciate the time you took to be attentive to our needs. Thank you for working the extra hours during the holidays, and a special thank-you to the kitchen for preparing the food quickly and beautifully. The BBQ ribs, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes were all done very well- filling and absolutely delicious. Everything was on point and more!! Thank you so very much!

I love it here!! Truly the best gluten free bread I have ever tasted…read more I asked our server if I should get the gf hot honey fried chicken sandwich or the chimichurri steak and eggs and he said hands down as a gf person get the sandwich because they have a great bun here. He did not lie!! Best bun ever! Does not taste gluten free even though from the look of it, it looks dry and disgusting. It was perfect, it did not crumble and was buttery goodness! Best gf sandwich I've ever had Next time I visit Chicago I will be back!

Brunch at Beatrix never disappoints and somehow every single visit makes us love it even more…read more The vibe inside is honestly one of my favorite parts -- cozy, lively, relaxing, and somehow the perfect mix of brunch spot + coffeehouse energy all at once. It's one of those places where you immediately settle in and don't want to leave We started with the maple matcha latte and OH. MY. GOD. Easily one of the best matcha drinks I've ever had. Smooth, perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, with the maple flavor making it taste so comforting and unique. I'm genuinely going to be thinking about this drink for a LONG time because wow. For food we got the egg white omelette with sourdough toast and the prime cheeseburger with fries and both were absolutely incredible in completely different ways The omelette was so fresh and flavorful with creamy avocado, perfectly cooked egg whites, and all the toppings working together so well. The sourdough toast on the side just made it even better because somehow Beatrix bread always hits And then the prime cheeseburger... WOW. Juicy, cheesy, messy in the best way possible, with crispy fries that disappeared embarrassingly fast It's one of those burgers where after the first bite you immediately stop talking for a second because you need to process how good it is. But honestly what made the whole brunch even better was the service. Our server was SO cool, so sweet, so attentive, and just had the best energy the entire time. Great service genuinely changes an experience and she made brunch feel even more fun and welcoming Beatrix is seriously one of those places we keep coming back to because the food is always amazing, the drinks are consistently incredible, the ambiance is top tier, and every visit somehow feels like the perfect little reset brunch

Great lunch/breakfast spot with fast service and simple/fresh sandwiches…read more The oven roasted turkey sandwich was great, tasted like something my grandma would make me (in a good way). Will be back.

Was super excited to try this place, and finally came to pick up some bagels. The inside is very…read morecute, old-school vibes, with a few small tables inside. It's located in a busy part of River North with minimal parking options but I do believe they have 1 or 2 parking spots in the parking lot they share with the motel. It gets pretty busy on the weekend so I'd recommend going early or be prepared for a line. Ordered online the night before to take to a friend's for brunch. When I arrived to pick up my order, disappointingly, I was told that part of my order wasn't available because they hadn't been set aside in the morning. They offered to replace it with a different flavor and add a free schmear, but I'll admit I was super annoyed. I ended up getting some everything bagels to make some lox sandwiches with. Unfortunately the bagels were very mediocre (a step or 2 above a store bought bagel). I like my bagels chewy and moist, but these were dry and too fluffy for my taste. And weirdly enough, they were salty yet didn't have a very strong everything bagel flavor. To be fair, Chicago is severely lacking in good bagels, so not sure if I should fault Schneider's for that, or wherever they source their bagels from. Either way, I hope they get their online ordering system straightened out.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Blue Door absolutely exceeded expectations. From the…read moremoment I walked in, the service was next level. John and Marija took such great care of me. They were attentive, genuine, and just all-around amazing at what they do. I'm new here from New Orleans, and they somehow made me feel right at home. That kind of hospitality is rare, and it meant a lot. You can tell they truly care about the experience they're giving people. Highly recommend asking for John or Marija if you go. I'll definitely be back!!

Blue Door is such a great spot to celebrate a birthday as they have food for just about anyone! We…read moretried their crab cakes to start which were delicious but could use more sauce. The cauliflower steak was delicious (though it was a thick slice of cauliflower so it wasn't so tender) and served with cheesy faro. The fried chicken was bone in chicken and had the perfect crunch and flavor. It's served with tasty mashed potatoes. Lastly we ordered a side of their Mac n cheese to split between the table which I would recommend. If you're celebrating a birthday they offer a complimentary slice of their hummingbird cake which was honestly the best cake I've had in a while. Our server was so sweet and helpful when ordering! The space is also very romantic with low lighting, a smaller intimate dining room, and stunning art.

Lovely lunch spot -- great service & the sandwiches were reallyyyy fresh & delicious!!read more

Lizzano is a true neighborhood staple--we've ordered from here and stopped in at least 10-15 times…read moresince they opened, and it never misses. The bread is always fresh, the ingredients taste high-quality, and everything just hits. Our go-tos are the Il Carnivoro, Sicilla, Piccante, and the Italino... but honestly, I'd trust anything on the menu at this point. Also, their happy hour is such an underrated gem--Wednesday through Sunday from 5-7pm. They do 50% off Italian boards (perfect for a girls' night) and $9 spritzes. We're heading there this week and already looking forward to it.