I had the spiced maple chicken based off the servers recommendation and it was amazing! Unique in…read moreappearance and taste!

Not a very inviting exterior and the staff seems perpetually high and too busy to help…read more If that's your thing, maybe this is the place for you.

Great place with eclectic menu. Live music nights. Good bar selection and some healthy choices…read more Lots more to say. Visit their website and view the updated menu. https://www.drewsonhalsted.com/chicago-lakeview-drews-on-halsted-food-menu

Our visit to Drew's was on a Sunday evening so the vibe was very subdued and may not reflect what…read moreit is like on a hopping Saturday night. The butternut squash ravioli were enjoyably sweet with both pumpkin and apple pie notes. The pasta was firm, maybe a little gummy but enjoyable. The BBQ chicken pizza was extraordinary. I've literally never had such an indulgent yet thin and crispy pizza. The cheese was so luscious it reminded me of a béchamel sauce and the presentation was very sharp. We eagerly ate every crumb. I'm sure this place has a lot of loyal customers who appreciate the relaxed vibe and wide ranging menu.

Since we last went, I think they've actually expanded the menu and I think things were added that…read morewere previously at the original location. I got the okonomiyaki which was tasty, the brussels and loaded fries were good. My wife's reuben was good but perhaps a tad fatty. The food is all really good, super consistent, it's just such a hefty price tag. Everything starts at like $15. And doesn't come with fries. Burger and fries therefore runs you just shy of $30 which is way too much.

It was very okay. Food was either over sweet or unseasoned. Diner? No, more like hipsters paradise…read more If you want a place to be able to throw down, this isn't for you. It's more like creative things on a plate that may or may not work. The Bloody Mary was sweet... not sure why but sweet, like they put bbq sauce in it or something. The lemon wedge served with definitely helped with the taste. Service was fantastic! So friendly, kind and professional. Just the food... very okay. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat again and would actually just pass on it. The hot chocolate was good! The atmosphere is super cute. But I can't eat it so it's doesn't really matter to me. I'd eat in a cardboard box if it served an incredible breakfast I couldn't stop talking about.

Farm Bar was such a great find. The outdoor seating was packed and full of life. There was this…read morereally nice energy around the whole place. The staff were super friendly too and gave us some awesome recommendations, which definitely helped because there were so many things I wanted to try. I ordered the Harissa Shakshuka, it came with roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, goat cheese, and two poached eggs, served with sourdough toast. When it came out, the presentation immediately caught my attention. The two poached eggs were sitting right on top of this beautiful, rich sauce, with the goat cheese scattered throughout. Once I cut into the eggs and that runny yolk mixed into everything underneath... wow. The flavor was outstanding. The tomatoes and roasted peppers gave the dish a deep, slightly sweet and savory base, while the harissa added a warm, smoky heat that slowly built with each bite. The garbanzo beans were soft and tender, adding this really nice texture. And the sourdough toast was perfect for this. I could scoop up the sauce, egg yolk, beans, and peppers all in one bite. That's when the dish really came together. This was a seriously delicious breakfast. Every bite had something going on, and I'd definitely order it again.

Nice place, they remodelled the old space and it is much airier and brighter now…read more Ate brunch here. They take reservations, which is a plus. They have some big circular tables to accommodate larger groups. Fully wheelchair accessible. Good cocktails - my noble bourbon boozers will like the Brown Dog Old Fashioned. Cheese curds are supposedly good, so I was told, if you are into that sort of thing. Eggs Benedict is solid.

This place is a GEM! We weren't planning on going here, but the restaurant we wanted to go to had…read moreno seating. What a happy accident!! A complete menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Our party had four different items (cheeseburger, pork chop, meatloaf, and chicken pot pie) and it was all delicious! Great portions very reasonably priced, incredible service, and a great atmosphere. Even the owner checked on us several times. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Service was quick. Lots of seating for a weekday dinner with 3 friends but I could see how busy it…read morecan be on a weekend brunch. They close earlier than most places - 8pm. I ordered a burger with fries. Both items were on the saltier side. They have a big menu soI would possibly give it a try for breakfast or lunch.

Great food. Great attentive service. Fabulous location with…read morea great decor. Outside seating available.

We came for lunch on a Friday. We sat in the back corner below the old kitchen cabinet "art." The…read morelighting was too bright and the room felt cold. We shared the lobster deviled eggs and Brussels sprouts. The deviled eggs were fine but to me the flavor of the lobster is lost in the egg filling. The Brussels sprouts were strange. We had asked other bacon on the side and it came out cold and limp... the sprouts were really greasy and they were topped with a strange tart flavored dressing. They were not enjoyable. My ahi tuna salad was what very different from what I am used to tasting. The dressing was too tart and overpowered the tuna. The greens were also overdressed and way too wet. Others had the Wrightwood salad, the turkey burger and the salmon and all enjoyed theirs.

My favorite spot in the city for soup and sandwiches and a Lakeview lunch institution. It's one of…read moremy favorite small businesses in Chicago run by the same family since they opened in 1994. I've been coming to Panes since 2007 and still love it. The Turkey Turkey sandwich is still my favorite, they also have good soups (great tortilla soup), cakes and pies also. I love that they kept the original decor, wall art and interior over the decades which gives it a nice 90's look and vibe compete with 90's-00's music. I almost expect Meg Ryan from You've Got Mail to walk in.

It's hard to find places nowadays that offer up both high quality food at affordable prices, and…read morePanes is out here filling that gap! I went around 6:30pm on a weekday and things were pretty quiet- although this seemed to be popular for takeout, the interior was very cute and there was ample room for seating. They have an extensive menu of delicious sandwiches on homemade bread, so it was hard to pick just one! I opted for the roast beef sandwich, and it could have definitely lasted for two moderately sized meals. It took a bit longer than expected to come out, but it was perfectly toasted and truly made to order. The unsung hero of the sandwich was the rosemary ciabatta bread, which added that subtle extra flavor that would remind you this is a speciality spot. The avocado and grilled onions with melty cheese made for a well rounded rich flavor. I do think the beef could have been a tiny bit fresher and think a more flavorful aioli would have upped the sandwich, but overall it was still tasty and satisfying. I would definitely return to try more of the sandwiches and recommend paying a visit! I

nothing fancy, just really good breakfast fare, chorizo hash and coffee definitely a good moveread more

I've been ordering Breakfast House off of GrubHub for a while, but finally popped in last weekend…read morefor breakfast. It's like an ideal breakfast place with multiple locations around Chicago and multiple options on the menu. I also adore breakfast food, and it seems like a ton of others did too, as the restaurant was packed. Despite this, we were able to be seated right away. I started with a cappuccino with pistachio syrup, which was exactly what I needed to start my day, especially with the cold winter outside. From there, I ordered the ham & cheese omelet with breakfast potatoes and a pancake on the side (I genuinely can never pass up a pancake). The omelet was super cheesy and rich, the potatoes were seasoned well, and the pancake was like a good griddle-type pancake. Portions are MASSIVE, so you will leave full. :) Service was quick, and the bathroom was clean and smelled great, actually, which was an unexpected surprise. I'm excited to come back and eat out on the super big patio space in the summer!