Reviews Summary

5 Star Reviews (Amazing)

• Chicago Restaurants, Cafes, & Bars
  • Aberdeen Tap – tavern with gourmet pub fare in West Town
  • Avec – French & Mediterranean food in West Loop
  • Au Cheval – traditional American, burgers in West Loop
  • Batter & Berries – savory & sweet breakfast/brunch in Lincoln Park
  • Beauty Bar – retro salon-themed bar with dance floor in Noble Square
  • Best Intentions – dive bar with beer & great cocktails in Logan Square
  • Broken Shaker – crafty cocktails in a hip space in River North
  • Do-Rite Donuts – donut shops in multiple Chicago neighborhoods
  • El Mercado Meat Mart – stand inside selling empanadas in Lakeview
  • Esencia Urban Kitchen – small cafe serving Mexican fare in Lakeview
  • Estereo – cocktails & coffee in Logan Square
  • Everest – fine dining restaurant in The Loop
  • Gaslight Coffee Roasters – hip coffee shop in Logan Square
  • Girl & The Goat – new American in the West Loop
  • Hopleaf Bar – beer & Belgian inspired food in Andersonville
  • Luella’s Southern Kitchen – southern food in Lincoln Square
  • Marz Community Brewing Company – hip brewery in Bridgeport
  • Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio – high-end Italian food in West Loop
  • Pequod’s Pizza – deep dish pizza in Lincoln Park & Morton Grove
  • RPM Steak – steakhouse in River North
  • Spilt Milk – 1920’s pharmacy themed cocktail bar in Logan Square
  • Starpolska – Polish restaurant in Logan Square
  • The Aviary – bar serving innovative cocktails & snacks in the West Loop
  • The California Clipper – cocktail bar with live music in Humboldt Park
  • The Heavy Feather – 70’s-themed lounge with cocktails in Logan Square
  • The Publican – hearty & meat-focused dishes in the West Loop

• Austin Restaurants
  • La Barbecue – barbecue in East Cesar Chavez
  • Torchy’s Tacos – taco spot with multiple locations

• Bangkok Restaurants 
  • Ethos – casual vegetarian restaurant in Phra Nakhon

• Barcelona Restaurants 
  • Bosque Palermo – small family-owned paella spot in Eixample
  • Ciudad Condal – tapas restaurant in Eixample
  • Petit Comitè – Catalan, tapas in Eixample

• Boulder Restaurants
  • Blackbelly Market – butcher shop & farmhouse eatery in East Boulder

• Columbus Restaurants 
  • Barcelona – Spanish tapas in the German Village neighborhood
  • Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – artisanal ice cream in multiple locations
  • Los Guachos Taqueria – small joint serving tacos in Northwest Columbus

• Cleveland Restaurants 
  • Chinato – upscale Italian from Chef Zack Bruell in Downtown Cleveland
  • Lola – American from Iron Chef Michael Symon in Downtown Cleveland
  • Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream – ice cream in multiple locations

• Florence Restaurants 
  • All’Antico Vinaio – variety of Tuscan sandwiches in the Uffizi district

• Las Vegas Restaurants
  • Le Cirque – French cuisine on the Las Vegas Strip

• Los Angeles Restaurants
  • Howlin’ Rays – hot fried chicken spot in Chinatown
  • Running Goose – Latin American food & tapas in Hollywood

• New Orleans Restaurants
  • Commander’s Palace – high-end Cajun/Creole in the Garden District
  • Cochon Butcher – butcher & sandwich shop in the Warehouse District
  • Red Dog Diner – hip brunch/lunch spot in the Garden District

• Paris Restaurants
  •  Pain Vin Fromage – small fondue restaurant in Les Marais
  • Salento Marais – small Italian restaurant in Les Marais

• Pittsburgh Restaurants
  • Guacho Parrilla Argentina – steaks & sandwiches in the Strip District

• Tokyo Restaurants
  • Ginza Kagari – ramen in Ginza

 

4.5 Star Reviews (Fantastic)

• Chicago Restaurants, Cafes & Bars
  • Andy’s Thai Kitchen – Thai food in multiple locations
  • Chiya Chai Cafe – Napalese/Indian food & tea in Logan Square
  • Chiu Quon Bakery – Chinese bakery in Uptown
  • Cohiba Cuban Cuisine – Cuban food in Lakeview
  • Crisp – Korean wings & bibimbap in Lakeview
  • Del Toro – Mexican food & amazing margaritas in Pilsen
  • Doughnut Vault – donuts in River North & West Loop
  • Dove’s Luncheonette – Tex Mex diner in a retro space in Wicker Park
  • Duck Duck Goat – Chinese from Iron Chef Stephanie Izard in West Loop
  • Ema – Mediterranean small plates in River North
  • Fat Rice – creative Macanese dishes in Logan Square
  • Giant – innovative small plates in Logan Square
  • Green Mill Cocktail Lounge – historic jazz bar in Uptown
  • Half Acre Beer Company – beer & creative food in North Center
  • Hoosier Mama Pie Company – homemade pies in West Town
  • Hot “G” Dog – speciality sausage in Andersonville
  • Lagunitas Brewing Company – beer, food, & tours in Douglas Park
  • Lost Lake – tiki cocktails in Logan Square
  • Lula Cafe – cafe serving farm-to-table cuisine in Logan Square
  • Maison Marcel – French cafe & bakery in Lakeview
  • Mott St – Small Asian fusion plates & a unique burger in Noble Square
  • More Cupcakes – unique cupcakes & other baked goods in The Loop
  • Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap – beers in Old Town
  • Pizzeria Bebu – thin crust pizza in Lincoln Park
  • Ramen Wasabi – izakaya serving ramen & small plates in Logan Square
  • Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant – Ethiopian food in Edgewater
  • Riccardo Enoteca – wine bar serving Italian plates in Lincoln Park
  • Serai – Malaysian food in Logan Square
  • Spacca Napoli Pizzeria – Neapolitan pizza in Ravenswood
  • Sun Wah Bar-B-Que – Chinese in Uptown specializing in Peking duck
  • Tandoor Char House – Indian & Pakistani food in Lincoln Park
  • Todos Santos – underground Mexican speakeasy in Logan Square
  • The Bongo Room – unique breakfast dishes in multiple locations
  • The Duck Inn – cocktails & sharable plates in Bridgeport
  • The Northman – bar specializing in cider in North Center
  • The Purple Pig – adventurous small plates in Streeterville
  • The Revel Room – dimly lit bar with a unique dance floor in Wicker Park
  • Zizi’s Cafe – Turkish cuisine in Lincoln Park

• Austin Restaurants
  • Gourdough’s Big. Fat. Donuts. – truck with decadent donuts in Bouldin
  • Lambert’s Downtown Barbeque – steaks & BBQ in Downtown Austin

• Bangkok Restaurants 
  • The Deck by Arun Residence – Thai food by the river in Phra Nakhon

• Columbus Restaurants
  • Skillet – innovative breakfast & brunch options in German Village
  • Northstar Cafe – cafe serving up organic foods in multiple locations

• Denver Restaurants
  • Denver Biscuit Company – biscuit sandwiches in multiple locations
  • Sassafras American Eatery – Southern food in multiple locations

• New Orleans Restaurants
  • Willie Mae’s Scotch House – fried chicken & other soul foods in Treme

• Paris Restaurants
  • L’As du Fallafel – well-known Middle Eastern spot in the Jewish Quarter

• Rome Restaurants
  • Spaghetteria L’Archeto – pasta & pizza in the Trevi District

• Tokyo Restaurants
  • Ichiran – ramen in Tokyo & multiple cities

 

4 Star Reviews (Great)

• Chicago Restaurants, Cafes, & Bars
  • Alliance Patisserie – bakery in River North
  • Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits – pie & biscuits in Logan Square
  • Bar Siena – American, Italian in the West Loop
  • Big Jones – Southern cuisine in Andersonville
  • BIG & little’s Restaurant – tacos, burgers, & po boys in multiple locations
  • Black Dog Gelato – inventive gelato & sorbet in West Town
  • Bordel – speakeasy with cocktails & live performances in Noble Square
  • Carnitas Uruapan – carnitas, tacos, & other Mexican fare in Pilsen
  • Cafe L’Appetito – longtime Italian bakery & cafe in multiple locations
  • Coalfire – handmade pizza in multiple locations
  • Coda Dip Volpe – Italian cuisine in Lakeview
  • Corridor Brewery & Provisions – gastropub in Lakeview
  • Cuban 312 – Cuban food in Roscoe Village
  • Cho Sun Ok Restaurant – Korean BBQ in North Center
  • Davanti Enoteca – Italian in University Village/Little Italy
  • Demera Ethiopian Restaurant – Ethiopian cuisine in Uptown
  • Dovetail Brewery – laid back taproom in North Center
  • DryHop Brewers – house brewed beers & bar food in Lakeview
  • Dusek’s Board & Beer – high end pub food in Pislen
  • El Che Bar – Argentinian steaks & South American food in West Loop
  • El Nandu Restaurant – Argentinean specialties in Logan Square
  • Empanada 5411 – diverse selection of empanadas in multiple locations
  • Firecakes Donuts – donuts in Lincoln Park & River North
  • Flub A Dub Chub’s – fun spot for hot dogs & burgers in Lakeview
  • Furious Spoon – ramen & other Japanese options in multiple locations
  • Gather – chic restaurant serving new American fare in Ravenswood
  • George’s Ice Cream & Sweets – ice cream & cupcakes in Andersonville
  • Giordano’s – deep dish pizza in Chicago & multiple cities
  • Goose Island Brewery – beer & pub food in Lincoln Park
  • Green Street Smoked Meats – barbecue in the West Loop
  • Happy Camper Pizzeria – camping-themed pizza spot in Old Town
  • High Five Ramen – small underground ramen shop in the West Loop
  • Homeslice – fun, stylish pizza place in Lincoln Park
  • Honey Butter Fried Chicken – fried chicken spot in Avondale
  • Income Tax – modern European cuisine & specialty cocktails in Edgewater
  • Irie Jerk Bar and Grill – Jamaican cusisine in Lakeview
  • Jibek Jolu – eatery serving Krygyz food in Lincoln Square
  • Kung Fu Tea – cafe specializing in bubble tea in multiple locations
  • Lito’s Empanadas – sweet & savory empanadas in Lincoln Park
  • Little Bad Wolf – burgers, bao, & tacos in Edgewater
  • Little Goat Diner – diner with creative comfort foods in West Loop
  • Maplewood Brewery – small brewery with pub food in Logan Square
  • Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar – bar & patio in Bridgeport
  • Masa Azul – Mexican cantina in Logan Square
  • Mortar & Pestle – Stylish but small brunch/breakfast spot in Lakeview
  • m.henry – breakfast & brunch options in Edgewater
  • Original Rainbow Cone – long running ice cream shop in Beverly
  • Panes Bread Cafe – original sandwiches in Lakeview
  • Pearl’s Southern Comfort – Cajun/Creole fare in Edgewater
  • Revolution Brewing Tap Room – original brewery tap room in Avondale
  • Scooters Frozen Custard – frozen custard shop in Lakeview
  • Slippery Slope – red-lit bar with a DJ & dance floor in Logan Square
  • Smoque BBQ – barbecue in Old Irving Park
  • Southport Grocery and Cafe – breakfast & lunch in Lakeview
  • Strings Ramen – ramen & noodles in multiple locations
  • Tank Noodle – Vietnamese food including pho in Uptown
  • The Art of Pizza – deep dish pizza in Lakeview
  • The Bad Apple – Burgers & great beer selection in North Center
  • The VIG Chicago – stylish bar with gastropub eats in Old Town
  • TAC Quick – Thai restaurant with a secret menu in Lakeview
  • Topo Gigio Ristorante – traditional Italian food in Old Town
  • Tumi – Peruvian food in Logan Square
  • Velvet Taco – Taco spot in the Gold Coast
  • Venezuelan Bowl Grill (Closed) – Venezuelan cuisine in Lincoln Park
  • The Whistler – laid back bar with live music in Logan Square
  • The Wormhole Coffee – 80’s-themed coffee shop

• Austin Restaurants
  • Chez Nous – French bistro in Downtown Austin
  • Amy’s Ice Creams – ice cream & milkshakes in multiple locations

• Bangkok Restaurants
  • Nahm – traditional Thai food in the Sathon District
  • Err: Urban Rustic Thai – hip Thai restaurant in Phra Nakhon

• Boulder Restaurants
  • Rincon Argentino – Argentinian empanadas and tortas in Goss – Grove

• Cleveland Restaurants
  •  Melt Bar & Grilled – grilled cheese in Columbus & Cleveland

• Columbus Restaurants
  • Cap City Fine Diner – upscale diner in multiple Columbus neighborhoods
  • Sweet Carrot – BBQ & other comfort foods in Grandview
  • Katalina’s – funky small cafe for brunch & lunch in Victorian Village

• Denver Restaurants
  • Linger – mortuary converted to restaurant with eclectic food in Highland
  • Rioja – Mediterranean dishes & wine in  LoDo
  • Snooze: an AM Eatery – diner with large menu in multiple locations

• Los Angeles Restaurants
  • The Corner Grille – Asian fusion spot with a Kalbi Burger in Van Nuys

• New Orleans Restaurants
  • Turkey & The Wolf – innovative sandwich shop in the Irish Channel

• Siem Reap
  • Khmer Kitchen Restaurant – Khmer staples in Sangkat Svay Dangkum

• St. Louis Restaurants
  • Pappy’s Smokehouse – barbecue restaurant known for ribs in Midtown
  • Southern – fried chicken & other southern fare in Midtown
  • Zia’s On The Hill – legendary Italian spot in The Hill neighborhood

 

3.5 Star Reviews (Good)

• Chicago Restaurants & Bars
  • Band of Bohemia – stylish brewery with food in Ravenswood
  • Barcocina – modern Mexican food & drinks in Lakeview
  • Beatnik – stylish space with new American food & cocktails in West Town
  • Big Star – taco restaurant with large patio in multiple locations
  • Bobtail Ice Cream Company – ice cream in Lakeview
  • Cafe El Tapatio – Mexican in Lakeview
  • Cafe Tola – variety  of empanadas in multiple locations
  • Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Company – pizza pot pie in Lincoln Park
  • Dak – Korean wings in Edgewater
  • East Room – bare bones speakeasy bar in Logan Square
  • Fatpour Tapworks – large brewpub in Ukrainian Village
  • Gino’s East – deep dish pizza in multiple Chicago neighborhoods
  • Joy’s Noodles & Rice – Thai food in Lakeview
  • Longman & Eagle – gastropub serving range of foods in Logan Square
  • Mad Social – unique American dishes in West Loop
  • Molly’s Cupcakes – bakery specializing in cupcakes in multiple locations
  • Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria – deep dish pizza in many Chicago neighborhoods
  • Native Foods Cafe – vegan food in multiple locations
  • Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store – homemade ice cream in Lakeview
  • Pannenkoeken Cafe – cafe serving Dutch pancakes in Lincoln Square
  • RAISED Urban Rooftop Bar – rooftop bar in The Loop
  • Revolucion Mexican Steakhouse – upscale Mexican food in Lakeview
  • Revolution Brewing – brewpub with craft beer in Logan Square
  • Sprinkles Cupcakes – boujee bakery with cupcake ATM in the Gold Coast
  • Stan’s Donuts – donuts in multiple Chicago neighborhoods
  • The Budlong Hot Chicken – hot fried chicken spot in multiple locations
  • The Loyalist – American food, award-winning burger in West Loop
  • The Ruin Daily – specialty sandwich shop in West Loop
  • Violet Hour – sophisticated speakeasy in Wicker Park
  • West Town Bakery – bakery in multiple locations
  • Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe – breakfast, large pancakes in Streeterville
  • Xoco – casual Mexican restaurant from Chef Rick Bayless in River North

• Columbus Restaurants
  • The Eagle – fried chicken & comfort food in the Short North

• Cleveland Restaurants
  • Honey Hut – specialty ice cream shop with multiple locations
  • Foster’s Homemade Ice Cream – small ice cream shop in Willoughby

• Jerusalem Restaurants
  • Iwo’s Meat Burger – burgers in the Downtown Triangle

• Pittsburgh Bars
  • Jekyl & Hyde – a Halloween-themed bar in the Southside area

• Tokyo Restaurants
  • Ippudo – ramen in Tokyo & multiple cities

 

3 Star Reviews (Average)

• Chicago Restaurants & Bars
  • Atwood – American plates & cocktails in The Loop
  • Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery – beer & pub food in West Town
  • Glazed and Infused (Closed) – donuts in Chicago
  • HopCat – bar & restaurant with huge beer selection in Lincoln Park
  • Italian Village – classic Italian dishes in romantic digs in The Loop
  • Kimski – Korean Polish fusion food in Bridgeport
  • Latinicity Food Hall & Lounge – food hall withLatin options in The Loop
  • Mercadito – upscale Mexican & taco spot in River North
  • Scofflaw – cocktail bar in Logan Square
  • The Metropolitan Club – fine dining atop the Sears Tower in The Loop
  • The Roost Carolina Kitchen – hot fried chicken in multiple locations
  • Wood – stylish eatery in Lakeview
  • Wrigley BBQ – barbecue in Lakeview
  • The Bar On Buena – a small bar with pub food in Buena Park

• New Orleans Restaurants
  • DK Diner – diner with famous donuts in Gladdington Heights

• New Orleans Restaurants
  • Galliano Restaurant – Cajun, Creole food in the Warehouse District

• Paris Restaurants
  • Le Relais de L’Entrocote – steak & fries in multiple Paris neighborhoods

 

2.5 Star Reviews (Mediocre)

• Chicago Restaurants & Bars
  • Anne Sather Restaurant – Swedish diner in multiple locations
  • Big Bricks – pizza & BBQ in North Center
  • Billy Sunday – upscale cocktail bar in Logan Square
  • Butcher & The Burger – upscale & customizable burgers in Lincoln Park
  • Dimo’s Pizza – late night pizzeria with creative pies in multiple locations
  • La Vaca Margarita Bar – Mexican spot with a big patio in Pilsen
  • Piece Brewery – New Haven style pizzas & plenty of beer in Wicker Park

• Los Angeles Restaurants
  • Dinah’s Family Restaurant – old school diner in Culver City

 

2 Star Reviews (Bad)

• Chicago Restaurants
  • Bacci Pizzeria – large thin crust pizza in multiple locations
  • Bad Hunter – vegetable-centric spot in West Loop
  • Brunch – brunch & cocktails in River North
  • Jin Ju – contemporary Korean cuisine in Andersonville
  • Orange – breakfast & brunch options in Lincoln Park
  • R.J. Grunts – traditional American, burgers in Lincoln Park
  • ROCKS – bar with pub food in multiple locations

 

1.5 Star Reviews (Awful)

• Chicago Restaurants
  • Flash Taco – fast taco joint in multiple locations

• Pittsburgh Restaurants
  • Primanti Bros. – sandwiches stuffed with fries & coleslaw in Strip District

 

1 Star Reviews (Dreadful)

 

0.5 Star Reviews (Disgusting)

• Mystic, CT Restaurants
  • Seaman’s Inn Restaurant & Pub (Closed) – seafood spot on the river

 

0 Star Reviews (Uneatable)

• Chicago Restaurants
  • Reggie’s Chicago – bar food in the South Loop