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I'm a professional butcher and these folks are the only people allowed to sharpen my blades.read more

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I've been going to Northwestern Cutlery for years. Over generations of ownership, the service has…read morebeen outstanding. Never anything but the friendliest and most knowledgeable service, especially on the topic of kitchen knives. I dont know if I've ever seen a larger selection of kitchen knives ANYWHERE. We had our knives sharpened again this week, and once again, they were done beautifully at a very fair price. I've always brought in a range of knives, from very good quality to pathetically cheap, and they have always taken good care of them all. No judgment or attitude about bringing in less fancy knives. Now that they are in the larger space, it's even more enjoyable to browse at the vast supply of kitchen gadgets while waiting for knives to be sharpened.

I've been going to this business years before they moved to the north side, and I've always have…read morevery pleasant interactions with all staff. I've been buying Benchmade pocket knives and getting my knives sharpened here. Highly recommend this place!

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I recently attended the "Hands-On Essential Building Blocks" class at The Chopping Block! The 9…read morehours of cooking certainly paid off with some delicious meals! Although I did think the chef in charge was very knowledgeable, and the meals did turn out fabulous, I was a little disappointed with the class structure for a few reasons. 1. For the price of this class, I assumed that we would all be individually learning to cook each component - that was not the case as we were put together into teams of four where we divided responsibilities. So not all building block skills were able to be practiced by all team members. I had chosen this class because I wanted to learn these building block skill hands-on. However, if you're looking to meet new friends this may just be the spot for you! 2. Like I mentioned, the meal we made was super delicious. But in my opinion, it's creativeness / the fact that it wasn't more simple skipped over some of the true basic skills needed in everyday kitchen use. For example, I wish we had learned more about pan use / heating up / etc. And because we had so many components to the meals, some of the lessons felt kind of rushed where we weren't necessarily able to dive deeper into those questions since there were so many people per amount of chef / helpers I do think that this is a great org, but perhaps I would have felt more bang for buck in a more specified topic / shorter class

I received a gift card for a cooking class for Christmas so decided to use it for a date night last…read moreweek. We chose a Cajun themed meal and it was a really good time. They were super organized. We were split into four groups and each group worked together to create a 4 course meal. Our meal consisted of bbq shrimp, Cajun crab dip, jambalaya, and bread pudding. The chef leading the class was really entertaining and had a lot of great pro tips. There were some other chefs assisting in clean up along the way and taking drink orders. My wife and I really enjoyed our experience and can't wait to come back.

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Best locally owned hardware store in the city. Clark Devon Hardware is one of the classics as far…read moreas hardware. It has a lot of the typical household items like bathroom fixtures and that type of stuff. Find things also for businesses. The prices are higher than other places but it's better to buy locally. A lot of history about it. It's an important part of Rogers Park and recognizable for the big clock with the wrenches. This business has been around over 100 years. Pretty impressive. While there's lots of the typical products like nuts and bolts, there's also the power tool and equipment rentals. If needing something like that and you aren't planning on using it again after that then this is where to go. The store can be hard to find things but the staff is friendly and helpful. For a locally owned hardware store it has pretty good finds. It's located at the intersection in the name of course so that helps a lot. There's all the usual household items as well as power equipment and rentals.

Big box stores... I'm not going to name names, but you know the ones. They come in orange, blue,…read moreand, as I've discovered after moving to the Midwest, even green. The slogans and jingles are memorable, and all is good and fine until you need to visit one. Let me guess, it goes something like this: You walk in looking for an item and an associate who can help you. You see someone in paint, but know they can't leave their post, so you continue looking. Aha! A person! Oh wait, that's a cardboard cutout. (This actually happened to me recently at a big box.) Finally, you find someone, and they tell you where to find the item in question. Only, the entire endeavor took way too long, meanwhile, the house is a mess while you're gallivanting the aisles. Enter Clark Devon Hardware. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted and offered assistance. Even if you are just browsing, others will ask you along the way. If you do ask for help, you will either be taken to the item or shown to a person who can help (as in, 'ask this person right over here,' who sees and waves). The team at Clark Devon is knowledgeable, kind, and no nonsense. They know you have things to do and places to be. They will be happy to help you and send you on your merry way. Clark Devon may not be the prettiest hardware store, and perhaps the big boxes may even have slightly cheaper prices (this is unconfirmed). However, it is my go-to for all hardware and home improvement needs, not only out of a desire to support a locally owned business, but because customer service counts for something too. If I am to offer one smidgen of feedback, it's that I wish they were open until later in the evening. For sometimes you come back from work and discover the closet rod has snapped in two, and you need parts to replace and fix.

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Evan was amazing to work with! My knives are sharper now than when I got them new! If you are an at…read morehome foodie like me, you need to keep your tools sharp, and Knife Doc is the way to go!

From the owner: Knife Doc offers high quality knife sharpening with fast turn around. 25% off all first time…read morecustomers! Your knives will be picked up, sharpened, and delivered within 24 hours.

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After years of dilly dallying on sending our Shun knives to be sharpened, we finally realized that…read morethe more convenient option was (almost literally) in front of our noses. There's a reason Exact Blade has such consistently good reviews. We dropped off five knives to be sharpened, including one of our Shun knives. They were ready the next day, and I used one of the lower quality knives when making dinner. It was like having a brand new knife. Customer service is excellent, and pricing can't be beat. We've decided to do the subscription, at least until we get caught up on sharpening everything that desperately needs it. Soon the dullest thing in this house will be me!

If you need any blade sharpened look no further. This is the place to go. The guys there are great,…read morethey have excellent expertise, the prices are reasonable and the turnaround time is quick. They also have a great selection of numerous knives for any need. I just used them to sharpen both kitchen knives and garden tools and they brought them all back to life. Five stars!!!

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I took all my kitchen knives ( Miyabi, Global, Wusthof) to their place and the service is superb. I…read morewas usually sharpening them with the wet stone but they were not even near to what they had done. The prices are hard to beat in my opinion. I highly recommend this shop for all your sharpening needs. I will definitely use them again!!

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I have had several pairs of shoes repaired here. I cannot say enough good things about this…read morebusiness. The price is reasonable. The service is great. The quality of their work is stellar! If I could give 6 stars I would. Kudos to Mont Clare Shoe Repair. I highly recommend them.

I have been using the MontClare Shoe Repair service for many years. I am very satisfied with their…read morehigh quality of work. I recently had a purse repaired there. We need this small business in our area otherwise I would have to travel far to get repairs done. I know I am getting quality, experience, and reasonable repair prices.

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I have a pair of nearly 25 year old Wusthof chef's knives that badly needed sharpening. Over the…read moreyears I'd tried to do it myself, either with a crude handheld sharpener, a purpose-built knife sharpening machine and even a set of whetstones. They always helped a little, but it was never great, and certainly not as good as when my knives were new. I figured I needed an expert but didn't know where to go. Yelp was very helpful finding Bernie's, which was close to home and super convenient. When you get there, you'll wonder for a minute if they even do small jobs like this because it's a shop that looks like it mainly deals with industrial equipment or something. But rest assured your blades are welcome, just go to the little office at the right of the shop. All in all, an amazing experience. For only $9, my two high end chef's knives are as sharp, if not sharper, than the day I got them. I dropped them off at lunch and they were even ready before the 4pm close. I very highly recommend Bernie's to anyone who needs any blades sharpened!

Great service!!! I went three different places to get an item only Bernie's was capable of doing it.read more

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Great Service! I…read moreused the project request here on Yelp and the business reached out to schedule the service. Today the tech came out and serviced the refrigerator, stove and checked washing machine seals. He noticed the ducts needed cleaning so we have that scheduled once the parts come in for the other appliance. Tech was very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend this business. Pricing was affordable.

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Updating my review because I had another great experience with Pat! This time it was a leaking…read morefaucet on a Sunday night. I messaged and got a quick response asking me to give him a call. Within a minute, he walked me through the fix over the phone--problem solved. I'm so appreciative that he consistently puts customer service first and takes the time to help without immediately jumping to a service call. Truly above and beyond! Original review: I messaged Drain-EEZ Plumbing about my broken disposal on a Sunday morning, hoping they could provide a quote for the fix. Instead, I got a prompt reply from Pat offering to first try to help me over the phone. I gave him a call and he walked me through what he correctly expected to be a quick fix I could do on my own. He saved me the cost of a visit and taught me a new skill - can't thank him enough for the great customer service!

Talked with Pat about a leaking toilet. He came on time and tried to fix the leak but the bolts…read morewere too rusted on a toilet that was over 25 years old. He suggested replacing the old toilet. He did an excellent job putting in the new unit. He gave me some information about another problem that I was having about an outside faucet. He said it would be too expensive to replace and I do not need it since there is another faucet outside. Highly recommend this company.

Junk Relief

(395 reviews)

Hired to remove a 2 piece sectional sofa. Great communication. They texted when on way, came during…read morethe scheduled range, and were out in 10min. I have had bad luck with services not showing up, and leaving me sitting there waiting, so the professionalism was much appreciated. Price was what I was quoted, and was the same as other quotes I got. Would definitely hire again if needed.

Got their help to remove 3 mattress and some junk in the garage. I was very satisfied with the…read moreservice. Effective communication, show-up on time, friendly crew, reasonable price.

Carrectly Auto Care

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Carrectly Auto Care provided an excellent experience from start to finish. The team was…read moreprofessional, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. They were very transparent with pricing, delivered exactly as promised, and paid great attention to detail. The quality of service truly stands out, and it's clear they care about customer satisfaction. If you're looking for a reliable and trustworthy auto care provider, Carrectly Auto Care is definitely a great choice.

Carrectly Auto Care provided a smooth and professional service experience. The staff explained the…read morework clearly and kept me updated during the process. The repair was completed on time and the car was returned in good condition

Easy Way Pest Control

(220 reviews)

Easy and fast communication. Quick and thorough appointment. Provided detailed report over the…read morephone. Very professional and solved our problem in 1 visit.

We have ants and silverfish problem in our house…read more Emil did a great job with the customer service, very helpful, responsive, and gives a pretty good rundown what would be expected. The price is pretty reasonable, especially for 2 pests, and not overcharged as other companies. It comes with 2 visits, 2 weeks apart from the first. However, the on site experience was not as great as mentioned. Technician came, went to spraying right away, and it felt like he was in a rush. Did not really check what might be the cause of the infestation (would not be an easy thing to investigate, but we did not really see the effort to find the cause). We see a great reduced number of ants, but still see a few lingering around, not as concerned number as before, but we feeling better about the ants. Also, 2 weeks after the second treatment we keep seeing silverfish back even after the treatment and trap was applied (they mentioned the number might increase the following week/10 days after treatment due to them trying to leave the premises, or longer since the treatment is pet/child safe product and it might take a bit to work). After the 2 visits, extra visit/treatment will cost extra, even with some pests coming back. - Giving a 5 stars still since they gave me a full refund due to my dissatisfaction with the service on site. Treatment did not do as well to the my pests situation, but great customer priority, owning up to their words, and honesty overall.

Upholstery by Jorge's

(203 reviews)

Quality work by these guys…read more I would highly recommend them - honest pricing, outstanding craftsmanship with a quick turn time. Their communication was also outstanding. The real deal.

This review is long overdue. Two years ago, I took in a living room chair cushion with an insert…read morethat was failing. Two days later, I picked it up. The insert is still as functional as the day I brought in home. The pricing was fair. I highly recommend this company.

Chicago HVAC Repair Doctor

(211 reviews)

My AC was not working. I called into Chicago HVAC and they were able to send a technician out same…read moreday (Thanks Maria!). The tech resolved our problem within an hour of being here. Great service, the technician took photos of before and after, explained the issue found and how he was going to resolve the problem, and brought shoe booties to keep our house clean. Highly recommend.

I was referred to Chicago HVAC by my neighbor who had great things to say! I called to schedule an…read moreHVAC maintenance, and service was friendly and efficient. I needed some repairs in my furnace, which Orlando just came out to do. He was communicative, professional, and so helpful. He was so thorough and explained everything so well. I highly recommend this company given the fair pricing and excellent service!

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Yari O.

31

1

4

1 year ago

I really needed my hatchet to be sharpened before my camping trip and I saw the reviews online. I'm so glad I can hear he had my hatchet and 3 other small knives sharpened perfectly. I highly recommend. The pricing was amazing too! He had it all done in 10 mins. I think I took longer to find parking than to have my items serviced! Definitely recommend. I can't wait to show my sharpened blades to rest of my Army buddies. 3 pocket knives + 1 Hatchet sharpened. read more

Keeyan R.

0

12

1

3 years ago

Mike's expertise in sharpening knives, particularly my Victorinox and Miyabi blades, is truly exceptional. His passion for his craft is very evident in the outstanding results he delivers. In Chicago, there are few individuals who possess his level of skill and dedication. I highly recommend Mike's services to anyone seeking precision knife sharpening. Thank you, Mike, for your remarkable service. Will be back soon! read more

Hannah P.

0

2

0

11 months ago

Phenomenal service! I walked in not expecting same-day sharpening, but Mike took care of it right away. He even pointed out that a few of my knives barely needed sharpening and didn't charge me for them. Super honest, fair pricing, and great work. Highly recommend. read more

Owen E.

0

8

1

4 years ago

Great experience. Knives were done in under an hour, it was pretty cheap, and they did a great job on the knives. What a difference it made.

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