5 Star Reviews (Amazing)

 

• Chicago Restaurants, Cafes, & Bars
  • Aberdeen Tap – Neighborhood tavern with gourmet pub fare in West Town
  • Avec – French and Mediterranean food in the West Loop
  • Au Cheval – traditional American, burgers in the West Loop
  • Batter & Berries – savory & sweet breakfast/brunch dishes in Lincoln Park
  • Beauty Bar – retro salon themed bar with giant dance floor in Noble Square
  • Best Intentions – dive bar with beer and 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 sells amazing empanadas in Lakeview
  • Esencia Urban Kitchen – small cafe serving Latin-inspired fare in Lakeview
  • Estereo – cocktails and 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 – extensive beer list and Belgian inspired food in Andersonville
  • Marz Community Brewing Company – hip warehouse brewery in Bridgeport
  • Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio – high-end Italian food in West Loop
  • Pequod’s Pizza – deep dish pizza in Lincoln Park and 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 and snacks in the West Loop
  • The California Clipper – cocktail bar with live music in Humboldt Park
  • The Heavy Feather – 70’s-themed lounge with retro cocktails in Logan Square
  • The Publican – hearty and meat-focused dishes in the West Loop

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

• Barcelona Restaurants 
  • Petit Comitè – Catalan, tapas in Eixample

• Columbus Restaurants 
  • Barcelona – Spanish tapas in the German Village neighborhood
  • Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – artisanal ice cream with roots in the Short North
  • Los Guachos Taqueria – small joint serving fantastic tacos

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

• 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 and tapas in Hollywood

• New Orleans Restaurants
  
  • Commander’s Palace – High-end Cajun/Creole in the Garden District
  • Cochon Butcher – butcher and 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 – Latin, steaks, and 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 and tea in Logan Square
  • Chiu Quon Bakery – Chinese bakery in Uptown
  • Cohiba Cuban Cuisine – Cuban food in Lakeview
  • Crisp – Korean wings and bibimbap in Lakeview
  • Del Toro – Mexican food and amazing margaritas in Pilsen
  • Doughnut Vault – donuts in River North and West Loop
  • Dove’s Luncheonette – Tex Mex diner in a retro space in Wicker Park
  • Duck Duck Goat – Iron Chef Stephanie Izard’s Chinese spot in the West Loop
  • Ema – Mediterranean small plates in River North
  • Fat Rice – tiny restaurant serving 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 and 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, and tours in Douglas Park
  • Lost Lake – tiki cocktails in Logan Square
  • Luella’s Southern Kitchen – Southern food in Lincoln Square
  • Lula Cafe – cafe serving farm-to-table cuisine in Logan Square
  • Maison Marcel – French cafe and bakery in Lakeview
  • Mott St – Small Asian fusion plates and a unique burger in Noble Square
  • More Cupcakes – unique cupcakes and 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 and 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 food in Uptown specializing in Peking duck
  • Tandoor Char House – Indian and Pakistani food in Lincoln Park
  • Todos Santos – underground speakeasy serving Latin drinks in Logan Square
  • The Bongo Room – unique breakfast and brunch dishes in multiple locations
  • The Duck Inn – cocktail bar & restaurant serving 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. – food truck selling decadent donuts in Bouldin
  • Lambert’s Downtown Barbeque – steaks and barbecue in Downtown Austin

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

• New Orleans Restaurants
  • Willie Mae’s Scotch House – fried chicken and other soul food options in Treme

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

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

• Tokyo Restaurants
  • Ichiran – ramen in multiple cities and Tokyo neighborhoods

 

4 Star Reviews (Great)

 

• Chicago Restaurants, Cafes, & Bars
  • Alliance Patisserie – bakery in River North
  • Band of Bohemia – stylish brewery with unique food options in Ravenswood
  • Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits – pie and biscuits in Logan Square
  • Bar Siena – American, Italian in the West Loop
  • BIG & little’s Restaurant – tacos, burgers, & po boys in multiple locations
  • Black Dog Gelato – inventive gelato and sorbet in West Town
  • Bordel – speakeasy with cocktails and live performances in Noble Square
  • Carnitas Uruapan – carnitas, tacos, and other Mexican fare in Pilsen
  • Cafe L’Appetito – longtime Italian bakery and 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 and bar food with a twist in Lakeview
  • Dusek’s Board & Beer – high end pub food in Pislen
  • El Che Bar – Argentinian steaks and 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 and River North
  • Flub A Dub Chub’s – fun spot for hot dogs and burgers in Lakeview
  • Furious Spoon – ramen and other Japanese options in multiple locations
  • Gather – chic restaurant serving new American fare in Ravenswood
  • George’s Ice Cream & Sweets – ice cream and cupcakes in Andersonville
  • Giordano’s – deep dish pizza in multiple cities and Chicago neighborhoods
  • Goose Island Brewery – beer and pub food in Lincoln Park
  • Green Street Smoked Meats – barbecue in the West Loop
  • Happy Camper Pizzeria – camping/woodland-themed pizza spot in Old Town
  • High Five Ramen – small underground ramen shop in the West Loop
  • Homeslice – fun and sleek pizza place in Lincoln Park
  • Honey Butter Fried Chicken – fried chicken spot in Avondale
  • Income Tax – modern European cuisine and 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 and savory empanadas in Lincoln Park
  • Little Bad Wolf – burgers, bao, and tacos in Edgewater
  • Little Goat Diner – diner with creative takes on comfort foods in West Loop
  • Maplewood Brewery – small brewery with pub food in Logan Square
  • Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar – bar and patio in Bridgeport
  • Masa Azul – Mexican cantina in Logan Square
  • Mortar & Pestle – Stylish but small brunch/breakfast spot in Lakeview
  • m.henry – breakfast and brunch options in Edgewater
  • Original Rainbow Cone – long running ice cream shop in Beverly
  • Panes Bread Cafe – original sandwiches in Lakeview
  • 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 cafe and grocer in Lakeview
  • Strings Ramen – ramen and 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 and 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 – inventive ice cream and milkshakes in multiple locations

• Bangkok Restaurants
  • Nahm – traditional Thai food in the Sathon District

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

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

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

 

3.5 Star Reviews (Good)

 

• Chicago Restaurants & Bars
  • Barcocina – modern Mexican food and drinks in Lakeview
  • Beatnik – stylish space with new American food and 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 and Oven Grinder Company – pizza pot pies 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
  • Kimski – Korean Polish fusion food in Bridgeport
  • 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 multiple Chicago neighborhoods
  • Native Foods Cafe – vegan food in multiple locations
  • Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store – homemade ice cream in Lakeview
  • Pannenkoeken Cafe – small 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 a 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 including 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 also serving breakfast/lunch in multiple locations
  • Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe – breakfast spot with large pancakes in Streeterville
  • Xoco – casual Mexican restaurant from Chef Rick Bayless in River North

• Columbus Restaurants
  • The Eagle – fried chicken and 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 multiple cities and Tokyo neighborhoods

 

3 Star Reviews (Average)

 

• Chicago Restaurants & Bars
  • Atwood – American plates and cocktails in The Loop
  • Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery – beer and pub food in West Town
  • Glazed and Infused (Closed) – donuts in Chicago, but it is now closed
  • HopCat – bar and restaurant with hundreds of beers on tap in Lincoln Park
  • Italian Village – classic Italian dishes in romantic digs in The Loop
  • Latinicity Food Hall & Lounge – food hall serving Latin options in The Loop
  • Mercadito – upscale Mexican and 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 and fries in multiple Paris neighborhoods

 

2.5 Star Reviews (Mediocre)

 

• Chicago Restaurants & Bars
  • Anne Sather Restaurant – Swedish diner in multiple locations
  • Big Bricks – pizza and BBQ in North Center
  • Billy Sunday – upscale cocktail bar in Logan Square
  • Butcher & The Burger – upscale and customizable burgers in Lincoln Park
  • Dimo’s Pizza – late night pizzeria with creative pies in multiple locations
  • La Vaca Margarita Bar – Mexican food and drinks with a great patio in Pilsen
  • Piece Brewery – New Haven style pizzas and 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
  • Jin Ju – contemporary Korean cuisine in Andersonville
  • Orange – breakfast and 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)

 

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

• Pittsburgh Restaurants
  • Primanti Bros. – sandwiches stuffed with fries and coleslaw in the 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