It was our first time trying Salad House in Lakeview and we were really happy we took the drives…read morethere. The salads were super flavorful and delish, everything tasted fresh, and the service was quick. Love that the food is made to order too. One thing I'd suggest... order one of the Specialty Salads and just add extra ingredients if you want more. Doing the "Make Your Own" option can end up costing a lot more. Definitely coming back again!

Had a really nice experience at Salad House overall. The staff was genuinely friendly and…read morewelcoming, which immediately made the visit feel pleasant. The restaurant itself was very clean, bright, and well-maintained, and the space just felt fresh and inviting. We tried a mix of dishes including the Green Goddess Salad, Thai Peanut Salad, Greek Salad, Roasted Vegetables Salad, and the Santa Fe Wrap. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying, and the portions were great for a meal that feels light but still filling. The Green Goddess dressing was honestly the standout for me, super creamy, flavorful, and so good. Overall, such a solid option when you are craving something fresh and lighter. Definitely a place I would come back to.

I ordered the Chicago Philly panini for lunch last week, and while the sandwich itself was…read more.. honestly not bad, it apparently came with an unexpected evening activity: food poisoning. By nightfall, I was deeply regretting my life choices and questioning the meaning of "fresh." I will give credit where it's due considering the sandwich tasted decent going down, but the aftermath was so unpleasant that it completely overshadowed any lunchtime enjoyment. A meal should not be that more memorable after you've eaten it. 1/10. Would have liked to remember this place for the panini, not for the recovery period that followed.

Had a very delicious and quickly made build your own salad here. All the ingredients were fresh and…read moredelicious ! The gentleman who handed me my food was very pleasant. Kind of a hidden gem! please note you will need to descend stairs to get to this location.

For years I've clowned my brother about his reliance on Sweetgreen. Having worked in NYC and Jersey…read moreCity for years I am intimately acquainted with salad spots that cost the equivalent of college tuition and still leave you wanting. However, as I was a guest in his home and his wallet I was down to give it a try over the holidays when he suggested it. Based on my experience, I'm a believer - to a point. I started with the steak hot honey base and from there went HAM. Just my salad came in around $24. That's atrocious. However it was also delicious and packed to the brim with flavor and texture. I was pleasantly surprised. I think if I ordered as is I would have been disappointed - but being able to DIY was clutch. All that said, I FIRMLY reject the designation of places like Sweetgreen, Chipotle, and Cava as "slop bowls." In a time of rising economic and food insecurity, I actually find it incredibly disrespectful. Related but undeveloped thought - I also have issues with how items that contain "soft" ingredients like rice and beans - staples in countries with large populations of non white folks - get ridiculed as "slop." Is it the price that offends us? The preparation? Or the thought that who is eating it - (white) white collar workers - "deserve better?" We should unpack that at some point. -------- Overall Verdict: Yes. On someone else's dime.

First time here and it was amazing. For person who is a picky eater, loved it!!!!!! Deliiiii was so…read moresweet and patient with us.

Five stars. Super fresh, healthy, great ingredients and atmosphere. Highly recommended. Also the…read morestaff were very efficient and friendly.

Was looking for a light lunch option after coming from an appointment. This place was packed with…read moreboth uber/doordash orders and people stopping in. It seems like they were short staffed because I only saw two people working the line. With the understanding of how busy it was, I wasn't too pressed about timing. I ordered the Greek salad and added grilled chicken. It was really tasty and if I found myself in the neighborhood again feeling a salad, I would come back.

Some friends and I were in town for a birthday and decided we wanted to do the riverboat…read morearchitecture tour. Our friend group is split between two groups. The 1st that plans ahead and gets to places early. And the 2nd that is there for a good time but always gets everywhere late. Those of us that wanted to come early and not worry decided that we wanted to go to a restaurant close by to wait for our tour time and that's how we found Ema. As soon as we walk inside we see how beautiful and modern the interior looks. They had a lot of seating available and we got a nice table by the window with a view We wanted to eat light before the tour so we shared a bunch of small plates. We ordered the mushroom escargot, lemon Caesar, crispy potatoes, a couple orders of hummus and some chicken kebabs. That mushroom escargot was one of my favorite things I ate during the entire Chicago trip. The mushrooms were creamy and rich. It tasted umami, bright from the lemon, slightly spicy from the Calabrian breadcrumbs, and paired perfectly with some warm pita bread on the side. The hummus was smooth and well seasoned. The lemon caesar was fresh and fairly standard. The crispy potatoes were perfectly textured and were soft and pillowy on the inside. As long as they sat on the table they never lost their crisp. The chicken kebabs were tenderly, juicy and garlicky. We were all putting together our perfect bite combinations with the pita bread. Everything we ordered I would actually order again. Though may want to try a different salad next time since the Caesar was pretty simple. Regardless, still no real complaints with the food Our server was charismatic and funny. He had a great attitude and entertained us throughout the meal. Everything came out promptly as well so we made it out and could take our time walking to the riverboats. Lucky for our friends the tour said they'd be docked for a few minutes after our scheduled start time to set everything up. As 3 minutes after our start time we see group 2 sprinting up from a couple blocks away Overall Ema was consistent, flavorful and reliable. Not a bad price point either for what you get. I'd definitely recommend and come back

You can't go wrong with $1 froyo. The line does get kind of long (it moves fast), and they do cut…read moreoff the line as it gets closer to 3:30ish. The froyo itself with no toppings is $1 then any additional topping is $2. They only have strawberry rhubarb and pistachio syrups as toppings though. The line moves fast and the inside is really cute to look at as you wait. If you time it just right, it's perfect as a Friday afternoon sweet treat!

Wowowow Kala lived up to all the hype I've heard about it!…read more I ordered from door dash & it was still good when it got to my apartment. The grilled veggies and shrimp were soooo good but the frozen greek yogurt stole the show. IT WAS SO GOOD. This was not fake frozen yogurt like froyo. This was legit frozen yogurt. Perfectly tart and creamy and not super sweet at all. The cherries and pistachios on top were amazing and added a saltiness that went great with the yogurt. Cannot wait to order from here again

Best Greek spot in town!…read more The food is so flavorful and delicious. We started off with the zucchini and it was paired with feta and I believe a yogurt sauce. You order on your phone online and they bring the food to your table and the water glasses are self service. Our food came out fairly quick. I ordered the shrimp bowl with half salad and half rice and it was delicious. Everything tasted very fresh and the sauces paired perfectly with the shrimp. We grabbed a quick dinner before heading to the Cubs game and we left very satisfied. Will be coming back here the next time I'm in town!

turned this freshii girl…read more.. the ingredients are fresh and plentiful (read - they aren't scraping up remnants from the bins to plop onto your salad). love my earth bowl and will go back to try at least 3 more of their creations (or make my own). the toppings are bountiful and they are fast and efficient (unlike sweet greens). wish this would open closer to home but happy to have it nearby the office!

Love coming here for salads because it's always quick, easy, and consistently good. Whether I'm…read moregrabbing a fast lunch during a busy workday or stopping by for a casual meal, this place never disappoints. The service is efficient, orders come out quickly, and it's one of those reliable spots I can count on when I want something fresh without a long wait. It's always made fresh when I'm there to order or always ready for pickup whenever I preorder online. I never had issues at this location. What keeps me coming back is the convenience and consistency. I know exactly what I'm going to get every time which is a fresh, filling meal that's ready quickly and doesn't break the bank. It's become one of my go-to spots whenever I'm craving a good salad and need something dependable. Overall, cannot complain as it delivers the needs of mine whenever I need a quick lunch.

After 26 years of being in Chicago, I finally found a pizza place that makes fantastic New York /…read moreNew Haven style pizza. The pizza is very good here and I'll be coming back often.

Pizza was delicious! Wings could use more sauce and crispiness…read more Love the crust on the New York style.