Taco Maya

Matcha EN in Chicago is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is spectacular, the drinks are incredible,…read moreand the prices are more than reasonable for the quality you receive. I ordered the Oreo Milk Tea, and I was honestly blown away. It was so good that I couldn't leave without going back for a second one! That alone should tell you everything you need to know. The customer service made the experience even better. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive, creating an environment that makes you feel appreciated as a customer. Great service paired with amazing drinks is always a winning combination. What really stands out is the combination of great flavors, generous portions, affordable pricing, and a team that makes the experience enjoyable from start to finish. If you're ever in the plaza, do yourself a favor and stop by Matcha EN. This is definitely a spot worth supporting, and I'll absolutely be returning!

Visiting the area and saw good reviews for this spot but after trying it, I'm so confused. I got…read morethe matcha parfait- which was a generous portion but I really question if there was much matcha in it. The color is super bright but not the green I usually associate with matcha. I don't want to claim it was all food coloring but it only taste like vanilla ice cream. It wasn't too crowded at night and was able to get my order fairly quickly. I wouldn't really say this is a good matcha spot since it doesn't seem to have any matcha flavor. I had a suspicion from the menu options that they used to be Kyomatcha (a popular matcha dessert chain) but now called Matcha En. The good reviews are probably from the days it was Kyomatcha and not the current quality.

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Super M (left) and Black Sesame Matcha Latte (right)

Mango Mango Dessert

4.5(459 reviews)

My favorite coconut mango smoothie in Chicago!…read more All the desserts here are so good and the mangoes always taste so sweet. There's always seating and they are super fast with orders. Definitely a great spot after dinner for dessert, they have shareable and single desserts as well.

Phenomenal mango desserts and drinks, truly the best I've ever had. The special mango juice…read moresmoothie-o was bursting with freshness and sweet mango chunks. The mango pancakes contained a huge piece of real, smooth and sweet melt-in-your-mouth mango on top of light cream, all wrapped up in a soft crepe skin. It was remarkable how both of these desserts maintained a delicate and natural mango flavor with the perfect level of sweetness. The drawback was that there were SO many people at 4:30pm on Memorial Day. Every table was taken and the line went from the counter to the door. There were so many people in that small space that it was hard to navigate without bumping into someone, and it was very loud. Unfortunately, the crowds detracted from the whole experience. Despite being so busy, the staff were kind, professional and efficient. I am glad that many people are enjoying their food. If they were to expand into a larger space, you would not be able to keep me away!

Mango Man-Coco Sticky Smoothie

2nd floor Chinatown Square

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Strawberry and mango sago

UFOUU

4.3(62 reviews)

From the moment I walked into UFOUU, I could smell all the good stuff coming from the pastries and…read moresugar. The place has a simple, minimalistic and colorful look, but there are some really fun details, like the craft tables and the whole wall of colorful beads where someone can make their own Perler crafts. It gives the place a playful little personality. The staff were super nice and gave me some really good recommendations since it was my first time there. I decided to start with the traditional Japanese cheesecake, and wow... the texture was the first thing that got me. It was incredibly soft and fluffy, almost like biting into a little cloud, but it still had enough body to feel like cheesecake. The cheese flavor was gentle and creamy instead of being super heavy or overly sweet. There was a slight tanginess that balanced everything out, and it had this light, almost airy finish that just disappeared in my mouth. But then I tried it with the ice cream together... 100% better. The cold, creamy ice cream with the warm, soft cheesecake created this really good contrast. The extra sweetness from the ice cream brought out more of the cheesecake's subtle cheese flavor without covering it up. Definitely a different kind of cheesecake, and I'm glad I tried it.

I recently tried UFOUU, the Chicago-based bakery known for their Japanese-style cheesecakes, and…read moreoverall it was a really a hit for me. I wish I was able to travel with one of their cheesecakes but they require refrigeration. Anyhow the cheesecake itself was delicious super light, fluffy, and honestly felt like biting into a cloud. I had the salted egg but they had several flavor options that I would've loved to try if slices were available. The texture is what really stands out, and the flavor was unique and interesting in a good way. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it taste like, but it was sweet, but not too sweet They only sale but I consider a personal size but it's definitely enough to share with two people, maybe even three depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have. My only downside like others is the price. Paying around $19-$20 for a small cheesecake felt a bit steep, especially since they don't offer slices. I really wish they had smaller portions available so you could try different flavors without committing to a full cake prize. They package it very well and they also serve you a cute little fork set and a knife for cutting which I think is contributes to the price. The shop itself is very cute with chic décor and a lot of Asian-inspired artwork, which adds to the overall vibe. Customer service was friendly. When I visit Chicago again I'd definitely go back the texture and taste alone make it worth it but I do hope they consider offering smaller portions in the future.

Matcha

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ParTea

4.4(37 reviews)

2.9 mi•Chinatown

SO CUTE! My…read moredaughter and I stopped in earlier today after going to a nearby park. A+ on the free and covered parking! It's a weekday and there were only a couple open spots, I'd imagine on weekends it may be hard to come by with a free spot in their lower or upper parking lot. As other reviewed have said, their space is small, with only four high top stools. But for us today, it was fine. Our main interest was the ice cream and characters! They're adorable! They have so many options too. They were sold out of a few of the characters, so make sure to level set expectations for a little one beforehand. Not only is it cute but their ice cream itself is delicious too! They have an extensive menu but we only ordered ice cream. The staff is really nice as well.

Great customer service!! The person that attended us was very friendly. Reasonably priced as well…read more Will definitely return!

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Ms Ku's Flowers and Desserts

4.8(26 reviews)

2.9 mi•Chinatown

Seems very authentic but just be aware that most drinks are very bitter because of its herbal…read morecontent.

I really love tang sui from my time in Hong Kong and I've always missed having it in the U.S. This…read moreplace is probably the closest thing I'll get to that. I tried the taro , the black glutinous rice with mango and the mango sago dessert as a to-go order. The to-go order came in a cute, sturdy purple bag. The taro dessert wasn't too sweet and had a great texture. My only critique would be that the taro was a bit undercooked, it was a bit hard. The mango sago dessert was so much fun with lots of chunks of mango. The prices were a bit high but the desserts all come in high quality containers. Parking was a bit tight in the parking garage next to the shop. The shop itself is smaller with just a few seats. You can also buy flower arrangements here. Definitely come here to try some Asian desserts!

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Mabu Generation

4.3(58 reviews)

2.6 mi•Chinatown

We came to Mabu Generation on a Sunday evening when the restaurant was not busy and was actually…read moreunusually quiet. One thing I personally did not like was that they require customers to pay first before the food comes out. For a sit-down restaurant, I prefer to eat first and pay after, especially when service is expected. The service was not very proactive during our visit. The food was okay, but nothing really stood out to me. For the price, I felt it was a little pricey compared to Taipei Cafe, and the overall experience did not feel worth it. Overall, the food was just alright, the service could be improved, and the pay-first system was not something I liked. I don't think I would come back.

Decided to spontaneously eat here on a friday night while walking past and did not regret it…read more The restaurant wasnt overly crowded or loud and, the service was great while the food was even better. The taiwanese style popcorn chicken and pork cutlet were super juicy and tender with nicely crisp breading. The sausage had a pleasant sweetness to it and was served with garlic chips, which added a nice touch. Finally, the broth of the Sichuan noodles was packing with flavor: sweet, tangy, spicy, umami - truly hit all the spots without being too numbing to your mouth, if thats one of your concerns Would definitely return to try the other menu items, especially their hot sizzling plates and their dessert/drink offerings

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Big Ying Yogurt

4.1(17 reviews)

2.6 mi•Chinatown

There is such amazing variety of dessert places in Chinatown, and especially in this particular…read morearea. I've tried quite a few and this one might be my top choice. Yes, I know, I said it - even above the boba tea spots. It's the best of fro-yo meets gelato meets boba tea meets kefir. It's prepared fresh daily, has a nice balance between being sweet and tart/sour, and has options for mix-ins too. Very clean spot on the upper level, helpful service to understand the options, and satisfying dessert.

We came to Big Ying seeking some sort of dessert after lunch. The yogurt smoothies my girls got…read moreand the yogurt ball I got hit the spot without being over indulgent. Service was quick and efficient. The store its self is cute and decorated in hundreds of post it notes from customers! We will be back!

2.6 mi•Chinatown, Near Southside

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Autea Sweets & Eats

4.5(83 reviews)

Came here with a few friends after dinner, and we all decided to share the Boba Milk Tea Snowflake…read moreIce. It was exactly what I expected and tasted phenomenal, the large portion was perfect to split between the three of us. The young lady that served us was very kind, and even noticed we were sharing and brought us bowls and a spoon for each of us. Lastly, the ambiance was terrific, there were lots of halloween decorations up when we visited some of which we found pretty hilarious . Some people were also there doing work their laptops, and there were a few families enjoying a sweet treat together. Overall, the food was amazing and paired with the excellent service and ambiance, I would 100% recommend Autea Sweets & Eats to anyone looking to dine here.

This is label Taiwanese cuisine in the Chinatown. It is off from Chinatown on other side of…read morerailroad. The door posted a notice make sure park correctly or to toll. They also warn car may be broken due to thief. We got the grilled rice with preserved meat and dried tofu. I recommend this dish. It good enough to share. We also got a dessert with Osmanthus Wine ice Jelly with ice cream, different jelly and more. The ice jelly is unique. Definitely recommended. Service is good. Food is good.

2.6 mi•Chinatown, Near Southside

August 2026

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TSAôCAA

3.9(269 reviews)

We ordered off the ubereats app as each entree came with a drink for a pretty cheap price. The…read morewings and burger surpassed our expectations, but the tea was pretty meh.

Underwhelmed with the boba here, but I believe as a chain, their actual tea is decent…read more Unfortunately I wanted boba at night and wanted to avoid caffeine, so went with a simple fresh milk. At another location, outside of Chicago, I had tea that was solid but the boba was still mediocre. Not sure if it's the franchisees or the actual chain, but the toppings may not be freshly rotated. Double Purple Bubble Fresh Milk - ube lining, ube grounding, milk, and boba. Combo sounds pretty great, but felt like execution was off. Ube lining was decent and smooth, just took some effort to scrape. However I expected the ube at the bottom of the cup to be mashed similarly and it was not. Boba was chewy on the outside but ripped apart easily in the center, almost firm.

Cute interior

Double Mix - Strawberry mango shaved ice cream

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Guava yakult green tea w honey aloe

Te’amo Boba Bar

4.4(277 reviews)

Sips in Chinatown…read more.. Chicago to be exact and it was our first stop and with great reason as there is a lot that goes on here as well with various shops and restaurants it is a fun and vibrant open air spot for whatever you're in the mood for though it was walking distance from where we were coming from it's nice to see the have Chicago CTA literally right across the street. With that I found a couple of tea spots and just couldn't resist Te'amo Boba Bar with the giant Panda in a tea cup was too cute to resist and as I entered noticed a POS is where you place your order is nice as I get to browse the menu and see exactly what they had to offer. There is an upgrade in price for the sealed can and I did choose that since I wasn't about to enjoy it right away since we have lunch plans but this cute spot does have indoor seating along with tanghulu and mochi donut the service here preparing all that is fast and efficient. Lovely spot to relax and enjoy in Chinatown. Thank you!

We stopped in whilst visiting Chinatown. We have one in our town and like to visit it on occasion…read more We ordered 5 drinks on the kiosk and found a place to sit in the back corner. Our order was ready pretty quick and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. The drinks are so pretty! Te'amo is pretty small and the night we went it was really messy.

Super cute, friendly, fast and amazing boba! Definitely a place to check out.

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Ube Mochi Donut

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Arturo S.

5 years ago

We were walking by and saw this beautiful brand new restaurant. My girl looked online (IG) and found positive stories and posts. They have certainly tried to make this place look cool ..we ordered guacamole, elotes, shrimp, chicken and steak tacos with rice and beans. They really pushed the margaritas and we decided to give it a try. We were super hungry and very excited. Until now, everything was good. The first turn off was when the guy (lean guy who looked Mexican/Indian?) preparing our order put his hands on his nose and mouth to wipe away his sweat WITH HIS GLOVES ON!!!! We didn't want to look anymore. The food arrives. Presentation was amazing. Food looked fresh given that this is a new place. That's about it! The food had no flavor. Tasted like nothing. The chicken was not even seasoned. The elotes - OMG A JOKE. The steak and chicken were dry. I was born in Mexico and have had my fair share of street food. This place was a disappointment - a culture vulture? Please don't call it authentic Mexican food and mix it up with other cuisines. Looks like they were over ambitious and got confused. The positives - guacamole was phenomenal. The patio was great! I had high expectations for the Marg - an utter disappointment. Very very weak and too sweet. Even my girl didn't like it!! Will I give this place another chance? Yes. In 6 months. After they have ironed out their kinks. For this price, I can go to many other taco joints and have more delicious food. We fell for the upscale look and the ig stories! OVER HYPED AND UNDERWHELMING! Influencers will do anything for free food...SMH PS: we saw on ig that they were hiring/looking for staff. May be our experience was bad due to newness of restaurant/staff? We certainly wish them well. Will be back in 6 months to try again. read more

Jennifer P.

5 years ago

This is honestly the worst taco place I have ever been to. The worker at the grill had his mask around his chin, dropped a brand new pair of gloves on the ground (and then proceeds to pick them up and put them on) and has his phone out making a video of him making the food. Come on man...there is a pandemic going on. Safety first; juvenile behavior later! Ordering was a pain. I am not sure whether it is because of language issues but I had to repeat everything over and over. They pushed me to get the potato and Indian tofu dish. I kept saying no and wanted the chicken. Its like they have an agenda to sell the tofu dish first. I am the customer. Give me what I want darn it!!! This place says authentic Mexican but honestly i think they are authentically confused. They have Indian people selling Indian style tofu and the rice is like fast food Chinese. No one was asked to wear masks and people were walking around screaming when the football game was on. Extremely loud and not good food. Not worth the money they charge. Do not recommend going here. read more

Aditi D.

196

549

2 years ago

Taco Maya is an absolute gem! If you're looking for a quick, delicious, and satisfying bite, this is the spot. Their nachos are excellent--perfectly crispy, loaded with toppings, and full of flavor. But the real stars? The paneer tacos, samosa tacos, and veggie tacos--each one is packed with bold, well-balanced flavors that make it hard to pick a favorite! I also love their self-serve salsa station--so many options to customize every bite just the way you like it. The service is always friendly and efficient, making the experience even better. Plus, there's always space available, and parking is super easy with plenty of street spots around. Whether you're dining in or grabbing a quick bite, Taco Maya never disappoints! read more

Jean G.

5 years ago

If you are desperately hungry and are willing to repeat your order a million times and wouldn't mind if they got it wrong then go here. This place is a shame given that it looks so gorgeous. Expensive, slow, unseasoned food, small portions, extremely bad service, oily tacos and the list keeps going on. How could they mess up a simple order? Even the margarita was not worth the price. I was so excited looking at the patio, location and interiors and was duped. I am going to take my money elsewhere. I really wanted to support a minority owned business but they have to do their part! I will not go back. I agree with the other reviewer; this place needs some serious help. read more

Jairo F.

5 years ago

Lugar increíble, cálido ambiente para disfrutar o en compañía o con la familia, excelente atención pregunta por Juvencio Hernández, excelente comida tacos al pastor, margaritas flights, excelentes precios, buena ubicación en el downtown cerca de hoteles, tienen domicilio. Ampliamente recomendado México en Chicago Illinois... Incredible place, warm atmosphere to enjoy either in company or with the family, excellent attention ask for Juvencio Hernández, excellent food tacos al pastor, margaritas flights, excellent prices, good location in downtown near hotels, they have addresses. Widely recommended Mexico in Chicago Illinois ... read more

Cecy S.

5 years ago

What an awesome restaurant! Love the ambiance, the staff is so friendly, the service is on point and the food: AMAZING I'll definitely go back and bring all my friends! Went there for the very first time tonight and tried their paneer enchiladas. Love their creativity when it comes to their recipes and the food presentation is phenomenal. read more

Ewald J.

5 years ago

This stuff is out of this world!!! Best tacos......EVER! I have spend time in Central and South America - I know what good tacos taste like. Tried them all: steak, chicken, shrimp and mahi-mahi. I am not big on writing reviews - but this one is worth my time. You have to try it! You will not be disappointed! read more

Alix ferrer gallardo A.

5 years ago

Llegue al lugar muy bonito me encanto ambiente muy acogedor,y la comida fue muy buena en esta oportunidad me comí unas quesadillas que estaban buenísimas se los recomiendo y la atención del maneger juvencio, en persona muy amable. read more

Alina C.

4 years ago

Great experience here! Food and service was good, definitely recommend for anyone looking for an enjoyable meal.

Jessica F.

5 years ago

Excelente Atención, La cómoda muy rica , Los tragos excelentes , 100% recomendados! Un ambiente muy agradable

Ariana S.

4 years ago

The food was great and came very quickly! The people were also extremely friendly. Would for sure go back.

Michael E.

109

5 years ago

Awesome, clean, and delicious! Well priced and the flavor this insane.! Outdoor patio! read more

Valeria S.

5 years ago

the best Mexican food and service! Juvencio is super nice and made my visit remarkable!

Marlix R.

5 years ago

El mejor restaurant y excellent atencion. Juvencio es excelente :) lo recomiendo 100%

Taco Maya - mexican - Updated October 2026

The vibes were really nice for casual Mexican food. Dim lighting, candles on the table, and a cozy…read moreatmosphere. 8/10. The Chicken Taquitos (8.5/10) were perfectly crispy with tender, smoky chicken inside paired with fresh guac. The Corn-Masa Quesadillas (8/10) were more like crispy cheese-filled turnovers. The cheese pull was crazy, and the tomatillo salsa added a nice tangy kick. The Enchiladas de Birria (8/10) had tender, savory birria with a nice crunch from the cabbage and radish. The chile-sesame salsa added a great depth of flavor. The Barbacoa (7/10) was tender. I wasn't a fan of the salsa borracha, but the consome was delicious with a nice kick. The Fried Sweet Plantains (8/10) were soft and caramelized. The crema and cheese were a great addition. Overall, a solid spot for Mexican food when you want something a little nicer than a casual taco spot.

It's a terrific still solid stalwart of restaurants in Chicago's legendary portfolio of amazing…read moredining experiences. Creative authentic Mexican specialties and delicious specials. The service is impeccable warm and welcoming! The restaurant interior and adjoining dining experiences are beautifully art directed from Rick Bayles's brilliant eye for art culture and food. The mole is lendary and the branzino was delicious. Beautiful food great full bar and drinks.

Back room, additional eating area at the bar

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Pork shank

Mexican Radio

4.5

(29 reviews)

0.8 mi

You wouldn't think that someone from Southern California would find a taco spot outside of the home…read moreturf that's good. This place is it! From the service to the food to the drinks, this is definitely the spot. We for a few different tacos. You really can't go wrong. Kids killed the fish taco. My favorite was the carne asada. Each had toppings specific to the type of taco. Wasn't all the same like a lot of places. This made all the difference. Fresh ingredients as well. Of course we tried the margaritas. Super refreshing and flavorful. Coming on from the wild summer rain, a margarita did not seem like the right drink but it absolutely always is. Service was super friendly. The server was joking around with my kids a lot. I always appreciate when they acknowledge the kids and engage with them. Many establishments just ignore them for whatever reason. Definitely need to try if you're around. I would definitely come back.

Fun fact of the day: Mexican Radio is a song by rock band Wall of Voodoo. This was news to me when…read moreI met a friend here for a recent happy hour, who informed me of this fact. Much like the song, Mexican Radio the restaurant brings bold flavors and vibrant energy to the Loop. The eating establishments in this space have been through multiple incarnations. This recently revamped restaurant/bar is located adjacent to the Hyatt Centric Hotel. I have been here for happy hour on two occasions and can recommend the regular margarita and the spicy margarita. At times the bar seating can get packed, and other times not so much, so I recommend getting here early to snag a preferred seat. Prices are reasonable, especially for downtown Chicago. There is also an outdoor patio to soak up the last days of summer and early autumn.

Televisions streaming the World Cup game

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Eggy's Diner Chicago

while in Chicago, we were considering dining at a more well-known brunch spot on Saturday that had…read morean extremely long wait but we ended up finding Eggy's instead, and i am so glad we did! food was delicious and service was good as well. our dishes, the cinnamon French toast (cannot recall the exact name however it was a special on the board so was possibly seasonal?) and the Aztec benedict with chorizo and the crispy seasoned potatoes was fantastic! we also ordered a coffee (that came in the cutest Eggy mug!) and a strawberry margarita. we didnt end up waiting too long to get our food either. the wait for the table was a bit long as well (~50 min) which is expected for a weekend, but we were able to put our name down and walk around the area. i would absolutely recommend Eggy's to anyone in or visiting the city :)

Whoa! Yep! How?! These are the words that popped out of my mouth at a team lunch without context…read moreand everyone was staring at me. This place is cute but very busy walking in. Tables move fast though. The service was fantastic and patient with our large group. But the food.... The food... (deep voice) the food. I had the biscuits and sausage gravy which I have now marked as my number one of that specific meal. Those biscuits were light, flaky, well structured and very tasty. The sausage gravy had small chunks of sausage throughout without any greasy covering. The gravy was seasoned properly and was the perfect amount for the two sizable biscuits. I am drooling as I write this. The other folks around the table all said the food was excellent! So if you are looking for an excellent breakfast seek this place out! It is worth it.

Probably not a typical day

Cinnamon Roll Cruffin

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Bloody Mary

Leiya

4.2

(25 reviews)

1.6 mi

I actually stayed in the hotel that this restaurant is attached to and walked through it numerous…read moretimes to get to the street. They have an intriguing breakfast and dinner menu - and you get a discount if you are a hotel guest - but I only ate their once as I was often out and about being a tourist. It was Happy Hour and I pounded through the Ube Colada drink. That was some good stuff. Delicious and not too heavy. I'd go there just for that but they also had some good food options as well. Kind service. Nice inside. Ample seating and a bar area. Check it out if you're in the area!

Restaurant week menu! Great options, lots of food. Service was a little spotty, but he was super…read morenice. Ube Colada was so good (small for the price, but very good) same with the Old Fashioned. Egg drop soup was indeed flavorless as another yelper noted. Walnut shrimp was very very good. All in all, for a Restaurant attached to a hotel, everything was way better than expected. Would for sure visit again.

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State and Lake Chicago Tavern

Service was great Got the buttermilk pancakes with…read morestrawberries. All fresh and delicious. Would definitely come back.

We stopped by State and Lake Tavern and had an okay experience overall. Service was a little slow,…read moreand when we first arrived, I actually had to ask if they were open. I ordered the turkey club, which was decent, although the fries weren't very hot. On the plus side, the beer was nice and cold! Overall, it was an okay meal, the service was attentive and timely. But it took a long time for the kitchen to prepare a sandwich with an empty dining room.

Valrhona Chocolate Devil's Foods Cake

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La Cocina

3.9

(61 reviews)

0.6 mi

Went there for lunch, and had some really good tacos! The meat is flavorful and everything tastes…read morefresh! Give it a try!

Can for breakfast burritos. I fundamentally disagree with home they were construct. They put…read morelettuce on the inside! It just creates weird bitter taste Service was fast.

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Drink menu.

Petterino's Pasticceria

4.5

(20 reviews)

0.5 mi

What a cute little place! Great character & warm feeling in this tiny but full of life cafe! We had…read morethe tuna sandwich- excellent! Tiramisu was just how we like it & a large portion! Love the decor. Next time we will try the soup and other lunch options. The baked goods looked fresh and delicious and we will try those next time. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

A cute little coffee shop! It's take away only. A tiny place with just a counter inside to order to…read morego coffee and baked goods. The pumpkin sugar cookie was good! Wasn't a big fan of the coffee. It tasted like they dumped an entire container of cinnamon in it. Maybe they tried to shake the cinnamon powder and too much came out... I'd go back for a baked good or sandwich but not coffee.

Cute decor inside, though only room for 2-3 people

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Mariela

4.2

(32 reviews)

0.7 mi

Service was very attentive and speedy! The entire experience was just under 25 minutes…read more Despite of being early evening, the atmosphere was a little bit dim inside with the lighting. The happy hour menu have a lot of great hits, but I came for the oysters specifically; and they did not disappoint. The guava habanero salsa, and something that brought it all together and something I would eat all by itself. I started with a half dozen to get a taste for it and immediately knew I would be ordering a second one shortly after. One of my favorite oyster happy hours so far on my quest to find the best oyster happy hour!! it is important to me that an oyster can stand alone by itself, but it is truly elevated with the salsa. What a steal for only a dollar and oyster , and again you can't beat a dozen under 25 minutes. Staff was wonderful.

And it went back down to 1 star…read more Came in for dinner. Service was slow. The burger we ordered was very plain and bland. The meze we ordered, which comes with 5 spreads was brought out with one order of the veggies and chips. This is what one spread usually comes with so it was not the appropriate amount for 5 spreads. I ordered a red wine and it was served warm. Not room temp, WARM. This place is way too inconsistent and we will not be returning.

Poached halibut in a succulent citrus dashi broth, with aji amarillo, white turnip, & morita-carrot oil

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Yuzu albacore "mariela ceviche" with nori sheets. 4p-6p happy hour on may 6, 2026 debut.

Depot 226

4.3

(16 reviews)

1.0 mi

I've eaten here twice. Once for breakfast while staying at the attached Hilton, and once for lunch…read morewhile staying at the Canopy. Two very different experiences. First of all, it's really a nice hotel lobby (with plenty of comfortable seating), that is also a bar and coffee bar and kind of a cafe type thing that claims to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is a great option for breakfast for both attached hotels. Food is made to order fresh for you, well seasoned, nice options, good, friendly service. Expensive, but that's expected. Lunch, on the other hand, was a bit less exciting. I was there at around 12:30 pm on a Friday for lunch and all they had available for food were two pre-made sandwiches wrapped in foil in the cooler and a couple of salads. That's more what you might expect at 3:30 pm, not during lunch hour. There are plenty of good lunch options in the area (including the food court across the street), so you might want to leave the hotel if you're looking for lunch variety. I wanted to work in the comfortable lobby, so I snagged one of the sandwiches. Nothing special, but well made. I wasn't really in the mood for chicken avocado BLT, but it was fine. Filling. And expensive.

I was staying at the Hilton Garden Inn which is attached to the Hilton Canopy, around 10pm or so I…read morevisited the Depot 226. Mainly a hotel bar (at this time of night) and full of guests catching a night cap & networking. Paul, my bartender and server was amazing, he served me the Pullman Bees Knees-fantastic! With a crowded bar, I sat window side and Paul went out of is way to check on me and help me order food to go. It's not common to see bartenders work the whole front of the house like Paul did, I appreciate his efforts!

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Chicago's Dog House

3.9

(16 reviews)

0.2 mi

Aaron Wolfson, owner of Chicago's dog House creates the most exquisite recipes for hot dogs…read moreNationwide bar none, I've been enjoying his restaurant for years on Fullerton avenue so happy to see he is expanded I was just in Fullerton the other day try the Rahm dog, love the Latino element he brings with his tacos as well, There's a Japanese steak dog that's really good too I always had sauerkraut... Great neighborhood place hope he keeps that neighborhood feel

Supposedly .... One of the top rated hot dog spots in Chicago, but nothing impressive. Granted it's…read morean outlet at the Shops at North Bridge mall, but it's expected to provide consistent quality food at any location if supposedly rated one of the top dogs in the area. Located on the 4th floor at the Shops of North Bridge mall, there's plenty of seating around the food court area. Ordering was easy and there was a little wait as they prepared your order. But it was sad to say the wait was not the worth! The hotdog was not pleasant to eat. The hot dog casing / outer layer was super tough as each bite was like biting into a piece of thin plastic. The hot dog bun on the Chicago Style hot dog was perfect and fresh and soft, how ever the hot dog bun for the Snoop Dog was seemingly old and stale and hard. Seems like consistency was lacking and it provided a less than spectacular first impression on what's supposedly one of the best locally!