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
