Michelle was great to work with and this place is definitely amazing. My family and I really…read moreenjoyed celebrating my 30th birthday here. Everything I need it was provided already tables, chairs, music, and the kitchenette. Would definitely rebook again!

I would love to give a HUGE thank you to Longhall for setting up our Bridal Shower on Sunday July…read more13th, 2025. Everything looked absolutely stunning. We all truly enjoyed ourselves!!!! The space and decor was just top tier!!!!!!! I will definitely recommend their services to everyone. The communication was perfect. The owners were so nice and paid attention to detail. Thank you again!!!!

I LOVED this venue. I used the Long Hall for my bridal shower and it was absolutely perfect. Alina…read morewas very communicative and the prices are very reasonable. They set the space up beautifully with a few decorations and then I was able to use my own to make it perfect. You are able to bring your own food/beverage and they give you access to speakers for music. I highly recommend this venue.

I cannot say enough about Scott and Trigger Chicago. The space is amazing. Beautiful and eclectic…read morewith all the right vibes. Scott is probably one of the coolest guys I've met in a long time. Additionally, his professionalism and continued support, even throughout the day of, were second to none. My wife and I celebrated our 10 year Wedding Anniversary with a Vow Renewal celebration. Friends and family aging from 15 years old to 70+ (my Dad) all had an amazing time! Trigger Chicago, our staff (from Carol's Staffing) and our booze selection (from Carly w/ Bottles & Cans) were outstanding!! Everything was Top tier... 10 out of 10, and highly recommended!

The facility is modern, spacious, and thoughtfully designed to accommodate a wide range of…read moreproductions -- from photography and film shoots to live performances and private events. The equipment and amenities are first-class, making setup smooth and efficient, while the lighting and acoustics are exceptional. Every corner of the space feels intentional, offering both functionality and aesthetic appeal. It's clear that Trigger was built by people who understand the creative process and what professionals need to bring their visions to life.

Ivy exceeded my expectations this weekend. The setup was stunning! I'm very picky when it comes to…read moredecor and this was exactly what I was looking for. I loved every bit of it and so did our guests. Communication with Ivy was also very easy, she was very responsive both via text and email. The staff were great and extremely helpful the night of the event.

My baby shower experience was absolutely beautiful and perfect! From the stunning decorations to…read morethe attentive and kind staff, everything flowed so smoothly. The photo booth was such a fun highlight and made the day even more memorable. Every detail was so thoughtfully done, and I couldn't have asked for a better celebration to welcome our baby boy. Truly grateful for such an amazing experience! I am so glad I found this banquet hall! Ivy, the owner, was absolutely amazing--so attentive, understanding of my vision, and in constant communication to make sure everything came out perfect. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to bring everything together beautifully. I truly couldn't have asked for a better experience.

We booked this event space for a bridal shower for one our friends & the space was absolutely…read moreperfect. We had about 25 people and we all fit comfortably in the space and the full kitchen made it so helpful for hosting. Everything was clean and well maintained, the host provided great communication, and the space was both functional and aesthetically pleasing. We will definitely keep this space in mind for upcoming events!

From the owner: Montrose Studio is a 1,000 sq ft private event space in Portage Park, Chicago, at Milwaukee Ave and…read moreMontrose Ave. Rent it by the hour for up to 80 guests, with no per-guest fees and no required packages. It’s BYOB: bring your own food, drinks, caterer and decorations. The space has a full kitchen with an island and ice machine, a 76″ smart TV, a Bluetooth sound system and WiFi, with 7 round tables, 2 rectangular tables and 40 chairs included. A private parking lot for up to 7 cars is available as an add-on. Popular for birthday parties, baby showers, gender reveals, bridal showers, engagement parties, small wedding receptions, holiday parties and reunions. Hourly rates from $60 (4-hour minimum) plus a flat cleaning fee. Check live availability and request to book on our website.

Excellent cafe in Albany Park. The staff and interior are both very welcoming. Loved the cactus…read moreplants around the cafe, made the interior very calming! Great coffee drinks for you to try while enjoying the ambiance! Pro Tip: Empanadas are a must try, don't miss out!

Casa Cactus is such a vibe! I cannot wait to come back here for a coworking day because the inside…read moreis so cute. We came on a late Sunday morning and it was bustling which was great to see. I decided to try the cactus latte and my husband went with iced brown coffee. Both were so delicious, but I think his was favorite! The staff was super friend and hustling behind the bar because it was so busy. I can't wait to come back,, explore more of the menu, and enjoy the atmosphere!

As we were in the neighborhood, our adult daughter suggested visiting The Sugar Hole, a puppet-run…read moreice cream window at the Color Club! I wasn't too interested at first, but I was pleasantly surprised and ended up having a very fun experience! When we were there around 5:30 pm on a Sunday, there was a line, and a small crowd of people were around the window taking photos. A googly-eyed puppet named Puddles was taking orders. Our daughter ordered a cup of swirl soft serve ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, while I ordered another one without any toppings ($6 each). It's funny that Puddles asked me to put my credit card between his eyes and disappeared behind the black curtains. When he re-emerged and returned my credit card, I forgot to ask for a receipt since I was dealing with a puppet, lol. A young man brought our ice cream to the outdoor seating area, which has two large communal tables. He would call your name, so do pay attention. There were a lot of kids, and we heard that some of them were repeating customers. However, there were also people like us who did not bring any children, were there just to have ice cream and a fun puppet show, simply had a good time! Puddles later sang a song at the end of his shift! When he went to take a nap, the next puppet Trevor popped up, that was so cute! As for the ice cream, although it was not the smoothest or creamiest, it was not bad. Portions were pretty generous, both our daughter and I could not finish our ice cream and had to share with my husband, who did not order any. There's a sign that if you pay with a credit card, there's an 18% tip added. In our case, it was $2.16, just the puppet's song was already worth it. The Sugar Hole is only open in the summer on Saturdays and Sundays, but will run through September. We enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it. You still have a few chances left for the rest of this summer!

TL;DR: The ice cream is not great. But for the novelty of the experience, it is worth making your…read moreway here. I haven't been inside the venue; we came here for the Sugar Hole one warm late spring day. It's a cute and fun idea. My daughter (age 2) was curious about the puppet but a bit wary, but she put up with it since she was with mom and there was ice cream. She was pleased with her twist with sprinkles. The ice cream was big--I don't know why I didn't think of getting one to share, since usually if they don't suggest different sizes they're too big for a toddler. As it was we each only ate half of ours (I got the swamp monster, because who wouldn't be curious?) so keep that in mind when you're ordering. I wouldn't come here just for the ice cream; there are a lot of ice cream shops around, including a Dairy Queen not too far away, all of which have much better ice cream. There was no line when we got there but one formed pretty quickly after we ordered. The puppet chats briefly with folks, and of course it's a big photo moment, so the line is probably a bit slowe than in other places. But the treat comes out pretty quickly after ordering.

Came here for a wedding party. The food was excellent and the beers were too. Loved the Red Dragon…read moreale.

I hosted an event at River Room on April 28, 2023. We enjoyed a wonderful experience working with…read moreAdam and his entire staff. From the moment we toured the space and met with Adam to the clean-up the next day, every aspect of our event was handled with great detail. Adam thoroughly answered all of our questions, gave us guidance for vendors, and provided the highest level of customer service throughout our event planning and execution phases. The venue is amazing as it has beautiful views of the Chicago River and a great vibe with how they decorated the space. We had 200 guests attend our 80's Prom themed fundraiser. The venue layout is perfect for designing a cool themed event and it's super spacious with plenty of room both inside and outside on the patio deck overlooking the river. All of our guests raved about the venue...we can't wait to return next year! Thank you Adam and River Room staff!

I was kinda reluctant coming here. The only reason i said yes was brcause i wanted to be with the…read moregang. But i had so much fun. No im not good dancing salsa or bachata or chacha. They did have some lessons before the party started. They also had a DJ and a live band. Its a fun place. The food is good too serving is big and service was great. Parking lot is available beside the place. We had some Appetozer platter which has fries, wings and mozarrlla sticks. Beef tacos, Pizza, Ceazar Salad with Grilled chicken. Happy Eating and Dancing!

Went here for Colombian night back in Dec. Music was great - they had a DJ, then a slower band that…read morewas just ok, but the final band was amazing - Juvenato. Service was friendly but mixed drinks were very watered down. Fenced in parking was a plus.