S2 was overall a good experience! The security guard greeted us when we walked in, and he was…read morereally pleasant. Honestly, just his presence made the place feel safe and welcoming. The playlist was top tier! Definitely set the vibe. I ordered the chicken wings, fries, and a Patrón daiquiri. My wings were supposed to be fried with lemon pepper and have the S2 sauce on the side. It took a little while for the food to come out (nothing too drastic), and when it did, the sauce was already on the wings. I didn't feel like sending them back, so I just ate them. If you're a sauce person, you'd probably give these wings a 10/10. I'm not really into heavy BBQ-style sauces, so I'd give them an 8.5/10. The only thing I didn't like was having to pay for my food upfront. It kind of made me feel like I couldn't go back and order anything else if I wanted to. Overall, I'd definitely eat here again!

I ordered takeout from this place before, and the food was super me, nothing to write home about,…read morebut I assumed it was because it was takeout. So I wanted to give this place a try because I was under the assumption it was black owned. When you walk in, there is a sign that says way to be seated, but no one was at the desk. Expect to wait a little while the atmosphere was OK, it was really laid-back and there was music playing, but not too loud so you can still have a good conversation with your group. It wasn't a lot of people in there, and it still took the waitress a good minute to get us our food and come back and check on us. I ordered the same thing I got from the takeout; the chicken Alfredo with jerk sauce. It was still super mid. The drinks were OK, I asked if they were strong and the waitress said yes, they were not There is also an automatic 15% gratuity added to your check and an automatic 18% dine in fee We also had to pay first before we got our food, which was super frustrating because I ordered multiple rounds of drinks and I had to tap my card every single time which means I had to continuously pay the dine in fee and pay the automatic gratuity every single time. Thats scammy behavior and i didnt like it.

They serve generous portions of deliciousness. I ordered the Ancestors Pot with catfish, oh and…read morecorn bread. Please try it! You will love it. Our service was fantastic. Thank you Sam! And finally, as for the ambiance, 90s R&B playing in the background was the perfect companion to our yummy meal!

I believe that SERVICE) is just as important as the food and the ambience. SERVICE) sets the tone…read morefor your experience. My visit to Roots this past Sunday was the perfect example of excellent service, superb food, and a beautiful ambience. Well Done !!!!

So this was a bit off the Five Stars I'm accustomed to at The Barrel Club. Despite having a…read morereservation and being the second couple seated at 11am--opening--the host would not accommodate a simple request to sit at a booth on the side where the bar is located instead of in the main dining room where he had just seated a party of 16 (likely to be too loud for my liking). The couple behind us was seated where I asked to be seated!!!!!! The second misstep was my egg order--over easy is not the same as sunny side up! While the kitchen corrected the error it was the first prep of the day and therefore there was an absence of attention to detail in the kitchen--our waitress put in the correct order. Otherwise--good food, nice place, decent service--Redeem the 5th star next visit!

Great Happy Hour, Ambiance, and service. This will surely be…read morea place I add to my list when visiting the Chicagoland area again. My friends picked me up from the airport and this is where we spent a few hours, laughing, catching up and enjoying some delicious food and drinks.

My co-workers and I stopped by this establishment today for lunch. Walked in to some really nice…read moredecor! Very clean also! Lunch time menu doesn't have a lot of options but the choice were definitely good ones! I went with the chicken tips! When I tell you this was the best bbq I've ever tasted! The chicken was seasoned so good! Some places put all the flavor into the sauce and forget to season the meat but not the Woodlawn! I was truly impressed! Cashier was very polite and food came out hot and in a timely fashion! There's also an amazing smoothie shop inside!

Oh yes its ladies nite ,well actually afternoon but you get my point…read moreListen, we had a blast here at The Woodlawn The ladies and l hail from the southside wanted to stay local , and visit a establishment that adhered to Covid restrictions that has nice decor and great food Ding ding ,plus black owned and operated, sign me up boo ! So ,we booked the party pod for one hr, its 75 but its private , you keep 2 apps on limited ordering menu and watch this its BYOB with ice bucket glasses and cooking fee included.. The pod was beautifully decorated with flat-screen TV that we used to play music on Now ,there was a mishap with menu ,I was in contact with Ebony back and forth she sent me the menu and said we could get 2 appetizers any 2 which was not case In the pods its hourly so my plan was know ahead ,what my order was and not waste time but Brittany came to the rescue with the correct info We order the jerk chicken fries, lemon pepper wings and additional mac and cheese and cabbage Everything was on point no complaints its hard to share 2 apps so will have to order more in addition to My fav was the jerk chicken fries the wings are small so be prepared All in all my company was great the spot was dope and we will be back

Grand Crossing and Avalon Park are two areas on Chicago's South Side that have restaurants that…read moreserve up good food, but you don't think of those neighborhoods having good options. I hadn't been back towards South Shore, Grand Crossing, or Avalon Park for a proper sit-down at a restaurant in years. Glad I went to The Lawn Breakfast Bar. I ordered fried green tomatoes and fried chicken sliders. I have had fried green tomatoes at restaurants that I liked, but I haven't had unpretentious fried green tomatoes until coming here. No micro salad on top. No arugula for a garnish. No lobster, crab, or fancy meat on top under a specialty drizzle. Although a nice sauce that had a honey mustard flavor came on the side, the light crust on the tomatoes made them nostalgic. My grandmother used to fry hers lightly and to a crisp like these. On the chicken sliders, these were a hit. The chicken wasn't mostly seasoned crust but rather seasoned chicken. I had scrambled egg and Swiss cheese on the sliders with a light sauce that didn't overpower the sandwiches. And the buns were like buttered rolls. It's a small cafe with nice seating for solo, tables for two, and maybe one or two parties of 4-6. It is not for a party bus brunch crowd. And with the owner/chef being a one-man operation, this is a spot I recommend for chilling while waiting for food to come to the table.

The Lawn Breakfast Bar was amazing.! There was plenty of street parking, and from the moment I…read morewalked in, I was greeted by everyone on staff - even from the kitchen. It felt warm, welcoming, and inviting. Now, let's get into the food. The grit flight was incredible, but the pot roast one took me by surprise with how good it was. The pancakes, hash browns, and and salmon cakes were all delish. I am very paticular about my egg - I like them soft and runny - and these were about as close as any chef has come to making them the way I do at home. Lastly, that blue lemonade had me wanting a refill! I would definitely recommend checking this place out if your in Chicago. I will be back everytime I visit The Chi.

Kelli's is a Black Woman Owned restaurant lounge. You do have to be 21 to enter. We went here…read moreduring happy hour. I ordered the buffalo wings with the house sauce and a lemon drop with house liquor in it. My friends ordered the truffle fries, Caesar salad, salad and jerk tacos. It was all delicious. The buffalo wings were really good. I do wish that they fried them a little longer. If your pallet is savory with a little bit of sweet. This is the place for you. The staff was informative and recommended everything we ordered. The margarita tower can be split amongst 4 to 5 people. The happy hour deal for it is very much worth it. The drinks were hitting! The ambience of this place is very chill. They do need to work on their decorations to fill the space more. It's never a dull moment in there. lots of foot traffic. Free seating upon entering. I will be coming again! They do have select days for happy hour be sure to check before you go because they're happy hour deals are highly worth it!

Having a bartender who gets snappy with you while making your drink wrong then closing my dates tab…read moreto then charge me his tab? A miss understanding is one thing but then to continue to have misunderstandings is wild. Won't be back. The owner is snappy with a bad attitude as well .

I visited Some Like it Black to support this Black owned Business, which is located in the…read moreBronzeville Area. The location is conveniently about 4 minutes from the expressway. They have a parking lot with an ample number of spots, and there is a lot of free street parking in the area. The building is very creative with nice art work. This small restaurant is perfect to grab a bite to eat, a smoothie, or a drink. They have many events here such as Jazz sets, comedy shows, and spoken words. Upon arrival, I can say that the owners were very friendly and welcomed me to their establishment. The vibes are very chill and laid back. I would visit this business again.

Such a great relaxed vibe. Fresh food and great smoothies. The cafe is owned by a mother and…read moredaughter duo who totally make you feel like family. I watched them have conversations with almost every customer that came in. I had a shredded chicken taco which was absolutely amazing. It was tender and seasoned so well. It was topped with a homemade taco sauce, purple cabbage, cilantro and onion. I really like how everything is literally made in front of you and created with health consciously. There's a stage for the live music and spoken word events that occur during the week. I loved the music playing.

Come for a meeting a brew, delicious lunch or to enjoy the gathering events, either way you…read morewouldn't be disappointed! My fave is the sound bath on Saturday and Sunday I the aesthetics of the space...inviting, comfortable and safe! There is lots of space, board games and books to read. I can only speak for the vegan and smoothie menu, given the small kitchen, everything was yummy! I wished the menu included more descriptions of the food. #nocash

The information on yelp, the cafe's website and Eventbrite need to be updated. The place is closed…read morewhen they are supposed to be open for an event. There are a few other people waiting here as well. I don't know if it is a one time problem or if it is closed for good?