I walked in in a hurry and Mecca was so kind and patient - she helped me sus out the new menu very…read morethoughtfully and methodically and then kept me present while I was very involved with my work emails. She was so nice and sweet the entire time. Then when I got to check out, Zion was the same way. Super helpful, kind, patient with me (I was definitely the problem and super in my phone like I said, holding up the line) and helped get me on my way. Will definitely be back! This is my new favorite quick salad place in the city!

Everything I needed. Looks unassuming but it was a perfect blend of crunchy, savory and sweet. Will…read morebe dreaming about this salad for the foreseeable future. I ordered the Mezze Crunch salad and it was a bit on the pricier side because I added chicken, but still worth it as a once in a while treat!

Discovered Rocks in Lakeview for the first time this weekend and had a great experience. The bar…read morehas a lively, welcoming vibe with plenty of seating, whether you're flying solo, with a date, or in a bigger group, there's space for everyone with dozens of tables and a solid bar setup. I stuck with Guinness all night, and each pour was spot-on. I also grabbed the Rocks Burger to go and it was fantastic. Easily one of the biggest burgers I've had for the price, seriously, it was the size of my head. Juicy, flavorful, and totally hit the spot. The staff was super chill and friendly, which made the place even more enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a casual night out, some solid food, or a great spot to catch a game, Rocks is definitely worth coming back to. I'll be returning for sure.

Great service and love the variety of N/A drinks. I liked the cheese curds- they were crispy on the…read moreoutside and gooey on the inside with a hint of spice. We got 2 serving for 5 people which was just the right amount of food. They also have vegetarian and plant based options if that's your vibe. The bacon and fried onions on the burger were delicious but the patties were a bit dry and didn't have much flavor. I appreciated how large the side salad was and the produce was fresh. The music was a bit too loud for my taste but the space is great for small groups or celebrations.

I love coming here! This time I went on a Friday around 5pm and there was plenty of seating. The…read moreplace can get packed with barely room to move, so I prefer going at a time where it's not so busy. I always love the atmosphere at the Chicago Diner; it's so fun and I appreciate the diversity. Instead of getting an entrée, I decided on a few vegan side dishes including the barbecuing, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes with gravy. The food looked so good that I took a few bites before I remembered to take photos. Their wings are my favorite! Our server was fabulous! I will definitely return again, and highly recommend the diner to others!

This place was a bit loud and in a small crowded space. But typical in a downtown small diner…read more Everything was plant based with options for dairy cheese. I had the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were great but the gravy was disappointingly bland. The radical reuben, the Monte cristo were all much better options. They were savory and delicious. Also this place has small tight bathrooms just a heads up. Overall I would love to come back and try other menu items.

RUN DON'T WALK HERE! First of all the decor is very cute inside and our food was PHENOMENAL! My…read morehusband got eggs potatoes bacon and the sour dough and loved it all. I had the egg sandwich and will be dreaming about it until I come back and get it again. I got a simple salad and it was delicious. They locally source their ingredients and you can tell. They also bake their own bread and it's divine! Such great food! *we made an open table reservation for 8:45 and it opens at 9. They are also closed Monday and Tuesday but everyone there is so nice*

Super cute brunch place with great service and delicious food! I went here today for brunch with a…read morefriend. Paid parking right outside the restaurant was easy to find at 10am on a Sunday. Our server was super sweet and answered all of our questions about the menu. We both got lattes, which tasted great. My friend ordered the root vegetable hash and I went with the monte cristo. Both were delicious but the star of the show was the rosemary roasted potatoes! Service was prompt and they also had lots of sweets/treats to choose from. Will definitely be back!

A friend and I were hanging out around Lakeview on an early Saturday afternoon when we stumbled…read moreupon Wood. We saw that the patio was quite busy, so we decided to give it a try. We were seated quite promptly. The patio was very pleasant. I will say, the menu was quite limited at this time. I ordered Wood's Caesar Salad; charred cauliflower, Publican Quality Bread croutons, and parmesan tossed in a lemon vinaigrette - caesar dressing. First off, the salad was very good. It is under the shared and small plates section of the menu. I think the word tiny would be more fitting. I asked my waitress if it were possible to get a protein on the side, and she only offered me bacon. I do not eat pork, so that was a bit of a bummer. I also ordered an espresso martini, which is my go to drink. Theirs was okay; it was a basic espresso martini, nothing special.

Went here after a Cubs game and I'd always meant to try it- Great burger, and a really flavorful…read moremushroom onion flatbread. Everything was super flavorful and cooked nicely. Honestly, the food was really good! The vibes were interesting because it's very modern and feels pretty upscale. I like sitting on the patio. Great, quick service. Seems like just a really easy solid place to go and I would come back to try more of the flatbreads or do a happy hour.

We went here for my birthday and had a nice booth for 6 of us. The service was fantastic and the…read morestaff was so nice. All the food we had was delicious. We really loved the Bibimbap in a clay pot, Chap Chae, beef bulgogi, the crunchy Tuna & Salmon rolls. They let us bring in our own cake and it was BYO which kept costs down. We will go back.

Take out order: Korean style pancake, SO DELICIOUS I couldn't get enough!! Miso soup was also…read morereally good, full of flavors and the bibimpap was a lot food and really delicious. I didn't like the mandu, had a weird flavor but my partner enjoyed that. I still can't get over the pancakes I didn't do the ordering so I can't say much about the service.

i love this place so much. the perfecto lowkey vibe!!…read more service was friendly & quick. now on to the eats: grown up grilled cheese -- amazing & SO insanely cheesy. i ate 3 lactaid for this one HAHA. friggin hot chicken sandwich -- despite the name of the dish it's actually not that spicy. It's perfectly spiced. The Takis are a really nice touch and they had a really good texture as well and the chicken itself was juicy and crispy. turkey rueben -- yum. double bacon burger -- their bacon isn't very crispy & typically wouldn't like that, but it's SO GOOD!!!! it's no low-quality cisco bacon.

Lark is located squarely in Chicago's Gayborhood, which I assume is why they host a weekly drag…read morebrunch. Otherwise, it's a pub and gives off that vibe. We made a reservation for the drag brunch as part of my friend's bachelorette weekend. When we arrived, we were seated in a side room that had no other guests. The show was clearly happening in the main room, which was busy and had a fun atmosphere. Being placed away from the event felt very misguided and significantly impacted our enjoyment. We persistently asked to be moved into the main room, and about an hour in, we finally were. From that point, our experience improved vastly. I had an espresso martini and avocado toast. The drink was excellent, but the avocado toast was a bit soggy. I'm giving three stars because I appreciate that they eventually moved us into the main room, the drag queens made a decent effort, and the drinks were good. Lark should simply be upfront and decline reservations if they don't have space in the main room.

The food was absolutely fantastic here! We went here for Mother's Day and got a little bit of…read moreeverything to share. All the food was prepared carefully, tasted amazing, and looked spectacular. The service was top notch since they were bringing out the food so quickly and were always asking to make sure we had everything we needed. They even cut up the cake we brought and made sure all the entrees were cut up if needed. The ambiance was very simple and modern. I liked how there was a decent amount of seating and the setting was a mix of casual and fancy. Would definitely come back again!

To celebrate the holidays, we recently tried Felix for the first time with friends. They are big…read morefans of Bites Asian Kitchen + Bar--located a few doors north--the Bites owners also happen to be the owners of Felix. You enter through a front room with a long bar before moving into the main dining area, which is lined with large windows. Warm wood paneling and colorful graphics give the space an inviting, energetic feel. Our server was excellent--friendly and attentive--and both the owner and a manager stopped by during the evening to check in, which was appreciated. Felix has an extensive cocktail menu, and servers were busy delivering trays of beautiful drinks throughout the night. I ordered the Windy City Sunset mocktail, while my husband chose the Smokey Old Fashioned. Both were very good. The food, however, was more of a mixed bag. We started with the meatballs for the table; unfortunately, they were overcooked and hard, and even the marinara sauce couldn't save them from being dry and unappetizing. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger, which was delicious and generously sized--easily enough for two meals. My husband ordered the chicken Parmesan with a side of pasta and found the chicken somewhat dry. Our friends ordered a pasta dish to share, though they didn't eat much of it while tending to their very well-behaved six-month-old. While the bar and dining room are attractive, the bathroom was a major disappointment--dirty and unkempt, especially considering it was early in the evening (around 6 p.m.), not late enough to excuse the condition. The owners and staff are genuinely kind, and the menu shows a lot of promise. At the moment, though, the food doesn't quite live up to what they're serving at Bites. I hope Felix can work out some of the inconsistencies and find success--it certainly has the potential. I would like to give Felix 3.5-stars, but Yelp does not accommodate this option.

Cozy restaurant with friendly, professional and amicable hostesses, waiters/waitresses, bartenders…read moreand staff. Enticing menu makes choosing a good challenge. Started with a spiked hot chocolate with Bailey's - yesss! My friend babied a yummy espresso martini. The all American cheeseburger was perfectly prepared; however, the hash browns were a tad mushy and slightly burned. The huge chicken dip sandwich was great, especially in the au jus, plus who doesn't like a mound of fresh thin fries? Our waiter, Jack, took care of us promptly before during an after. The ambience and extensive menu begs me to come back for another round.

3.5 - the service was great! Our server was super kind and provided great service. The inside is…read morevery cozy and warm. Decent amount of seating! I think I was just disappointed in the food. Not bad but wasn't as good as I was expecting and I felt like it was priced a but pricier given the taste. I would come back to try something else if someone highly recommended it but wasn't my favorite.

Stopped by for dinner after a workout in the area and we were SO happy we did. Food was phenomenal,…read moreloads of flavor, great portion sizes for the price, and gorgeous interior and vibe with lots of sunlight. We got the Zucchini Fritters and Greek Fries. Don't skip the Zucchini Fritters, they were beyond amazing. I got the Mushroom Bowl and even though there was no meat, it was surprisingly filling (especially after the workout) and super flavorful. I think about this meal a lot and would come back if I'm in Lincoln Park. Staff were super friendly and service was quick. Overall, great place to stop by for a quick, cheap, and semi-casual meal.

Decided to pop in for a quick to-go dinner after a work out class and was not disappointed! Was…read moreable to order quickly at the counter and wait comfortably at a table for my food. The restaurant itself is cute, not super big but there's a lot of seating. The servers are always friendly and there's always a ton of people working LOL. It was pretty busy for a Friday evening, and I only had to wait for 10 minutes or so for my order to be ready. I got the pork souvlaki skewers as a bowl. I really liked it, I thought the pork was perfectly charred and the toppings were all fresh and went really well with it. The rice was also fluffy and seasoned well, which is usually my biggest critique of bowl meals. Overall, solid option if you want something fast to go or to enjoy in the store.