Affordable and flavorful Indian food (4/5 Green Stars)…read moreBombay Eats began as Bombay Wraps in 2010 and has just completed a name-change and rebranding. Considering the old name, I ordered wraps, figuring they do them well - and they did! I ordered the cheese paneer wrap ($6.99) and the potato cauliflower wrap ($6.49) to go and they were assembled fast in front of my eyes. The server explained that the mild sauce was a 3/10 while the spicy was 7/10, so I went with the mild and I'm glad I did as it had a bit of a kick! The wraps (choice of paratha or whole wheat roti) themselves are delicious and the spicy fillings are nicely balanced with some shredded cabbage/lettuce. For $17 including tax + tip it was a lot of food - a large dinner for one or lunch for two. I highly recommend Bombay Eats for quick flavorful Indian street food and will visit again when I (hopefully) make it back to Chicago. I want to try all of their "messy" sides next. Messy sweet potato fries, topped with paneer, tikka masala sauce, chutney & fresh cilantro? Yes please! I'm also rating Bombay Eats 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on the following: * Bombay Eats seems to be a well-loved by locals and the owners are known as a decent people. * They have a Bombay Cares program where they participate in fundraisers. Coming up in June - the Alzheimer's Association. * A good spot for vegans and vegetarians. The website has a nice guide (vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, Halal, etc.) to each component (wrap, filling, sauce, etc.) so everything's clear. * The biggest thing that Bombay Eats could do for the planet is to stick with chicken as the main meat offering and ditch the beef and lamb. The environmental footprints (carbon, land, etc.) of beef and lamb are more than10 times higher than those of chicken. It would be nice to see seitan or other plant proteins instead of the beef and lamb. * Packaging for my wraps was fairly minimal: foil-coated paper and a small paper bag.

Has anyone else noticed the Cava-fication of fast-casual dining? I am not exactly complaining, I…read morehappen to like Cava! However, I don't love that such places almost always: Have high prices, exclusively large portions, and at times, less-than-stellar quality. Enter Bombay Eats! Don't get me wrong, they have bowls too, if that's what you're into, but they also have rolls and wraps. What makes these even better is that they are very reasonably priced (~$6.50/each), and a smaller portion without making one feel guilty or weird for ordering a kids meal. The website states "1 wrap = a snack. 1 wrap + side or 2 wraps = a meal" Not wanting to be stuffed, I ordered a single Chicken Reshmi Wrap, Spicy, in a Flaky Paratha. The bread is legit! It is warm and slightly flaky, being removed fresh from a hot griddle, rather than from a bag. The protein was tender, flavorful, and in ample amounts. The veggies were fresh and tasty (the pickled onions, for example, were well-marinated). As for sauces, I only responded to "Spicy or mild" with "Spicy" and got something perfectly sauced with mild, gently warming heat. The service is polite and efficient, no complaints there. The vibe is simple, and has a good use of color to keep from being depressing. Everything is also very clean. Finally, I appreciate the large container of water and plastic cups. Final verdict: Bombay Eats has done something remarkable. It took a concept that was done to death thanks to trends (I suppose?), and has refined it just enough to give me cravings as I write this review.

We were in the area and popped in. It was a Saturday night so very busy. We snagged the last…read moretable. It seems like a neighborhood place. The bar was full of people in some places double stacked so hard to navigate. We ordered the basics for a late night drinking session. It was average for bar food. Wings and mozzarella sticks. The sticks were okay and came hot. Wings were good, grilled and fried. Definitely not a date place but if you are out just for drinks with friends it's a good option.

I really enjoyed my evening here! Really chill vibes and attentive service. Thank you to Emil for…read moretaking such great care of my table. A cool sports bar where you can stay awhile and enjoy the viewing. They have a rooftop dining area too. It was a hot night so I didn't go up there but next time I definitely will. Inside has great air conditioning so it was a relief to come inside. The bar has an unassuming vibe with plastic water cups, plastic silverware, and disposable plates. The food is excellent!!!! We started with fried pickles and they were so good! The chips and salsa were pretty good too. I loved my southwest salad! Everything was so fresh and tasty. You can add a protein so I added their black bean burger and it was delicious! The chipotle ranch dressing was perfect. My friends enjoyed their chicken arugula salad too. Fantastic cocktails! My friends loved their extra dirty martinis. I had the Japanese Slipper cocktail and I really loved it and would order it again. I appreciate that they give you a pitcher with water for your table. They don't have a happy hour but they have some fun daily specials. I was there on a Friday and they had a $5 Pilsner and $10 pizzas. I think this will be such a fun place to watch sports with friends. The red line is close by. I was down the street for an event and I'm really glad we stumbled upon this place. Such a wonderful surprise!

Thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast at Evette's! Incredible…read morebreakfast sandwich, unique hasbrown waffle shaped exterior, loaded with thick, perfectly cooked bacon. Loved the chimichuri and spicy mayo combo on this. The halloumi tacos were also a hit, flavors paired very well and ingredients tasted fresh. Staff were all extremely kind! Smaller storefront with a couple of tables inside and out.

I loved this place! I got a chicken bowl. The chicken was super flavorful and juicy. I like the…read morevariety of quinoa, rice, greens that it comes with. The pink beet sauce was so yummy and I like the color. I also got the feta fries. The bowl comes with fries, so you might not need to get this side. Service was fast and friendly! Would highly recommend for some flavorful food!

I had Gerard and he was phenomenal with both his service and his recommendations! I had the ancient…read moregrain bowl with chicken and also the spiced carrot cake, both I will get again!

Excellent food, excellent service from Gerard…read more He is definitely a people person. Thank you. We will be back!!!

It's been a hot minute since I've been to The Goddess and Grocer. I had a salad as well as a…read moresparkling lychee matcha drink. Both were delicious but I think I may go with a lighter drink next time. The display cases also had plenty of to go options and bakery items that I will venture into next time. Ordering is straight forward. The wait is not long and I had my order within a few minutes. I chose to sit outside and the tables were tidy and clean. There is also the option of sitting inside with a few tables between the counters and cases of merchandise and food items. I will add this to my rotation when I need a little treat outside of bringing my lunch to work.

I walked by this place while I was in the area to grab a coffee. I ordered the banana date latte,…read morewhich was amazing -- a perfect blend of banana and dates that added a nice, healthy sweetness. I also got a croissant. The place has a seating area too. There's also a small vendor inside selling cool things like candles and other unique goodies. Definitely a must-try spot!

Any time I visit my son in Chicago, I have to go to Goddess and the Baker. It was the name that…read morefirst drew me in; it's the food and coffee that keeps me coming back! Had breakfast here with my son before his graduation and it didn't disappoint! Although they are always busy, the service is friendly and efficient. We got our coffee within a few minutes of sitting down and our food not long after. The chilli crisp egg dish is outstanding- perfect blend of flavors and textures. And the chocolate mousse cake is delicious- yes, there's such a thing as breakfast dessert! The cafe is bright and full of natural light, clean and welcoming. We'll be back!!

We stopped for a quick coffee and snack break. This is a beautiful space with comfortable seating…read more I just grabbed a latte and a Matcha latte. Also tried the spinach Parmesan croissant. Lovely experience. All day breakfast menu. Please come and greet your own adventure.

I hadn't been here in over 20 years and just remembered it being busy, both in action and decor…read more We arrived for a Saturday lunch and I saw that part is still true. They still have a 1990s menu, but with 2026 prices. (Honestly on the low side for 2026.) Notable: Cocktails are $10. We didnt have any, but $10 is looking like a very good deal these days. Fried pickles came recommended. On one hand they weren't greasy and the breading stayed on. On the other hand, they really lacked flavor. Like almost no discernible flavor, and the breading was on the thick side. Wouldn't get them again. If I eat fried pickles, I want them to taste at least a little pickle-y. Happy to see that the "salad bar" is now a thing where you order a custom salad with a little sheet and a gold pencil and don't have to march around the room with a plate and make your own salad. We split an entree salad and a buffalo chicken wrap. The salad was very good, and exactly as ordered. The pico de gallo we ordered with it had no heat. Heat would have ben nice, but maybe the giardinara would have neen a better option for us. The wrap was pretty good. Buffalo sauce was on the sweet side. They split the wrap order for us without us having to ask for it and gave us each an enormous mound of fries. Shoestring style fries that accommodates fans of McDonald's fries. We had to take most of the wrap home and found it worked even better chopped up on a salad for dinner. With extra hot sauce. I kept getting the feeling at RJ Grunts that the menu is skewed toward children's tastes. Or just homogenized. It used to be a pretty big tourist destination. And the food wasn't bad; it just wasn't incredible. The service, however, was incredible. From the moment we walked in, we were engaged warmly with a clear focus on customer satisfaction. Especially for how busy it was, our server was hugely attentive to detail and never seemed rushed or made us feel rushed. The next time we're in the area, we will probably be back. Even though the food didn't blow us away, they make it just incredibly easy to eat there.

This restaurant is what began the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group. I'm surprised I've never…read morebeen here or even heard about it, especially with it being in such a popular area of Lincoln Park right across from the zoo and conservatory. I loved the vibe and decor in here. I also loved the menu design, although it is a bit chaotic to read. It was super crowded in here at around 4pm on a Saturday and it felt like they really had us stuffed in there with the tables super close to each other. The service and food were average. I tried the french onion soup and that was really good! I ordered the buffalo chicken tenders and I didn't like that they just drizzled the buffalo sauce over the tenders. Either drench them in buffalo sauce or just don't put any on and let me dip them in myself lol. I don't think they were worth the $18 price either. They tasted okay and the fries were meh (even though they charge extra for fries, there was nothing special about them). Maybe I'd come back to try their milkshakes and get the french onion soup again. My sisters got cheeseburgers and liked them, which is what they are known for apparently. They're also known for their house-made potato chips, which were pretty interesting and super crunchy.

Nice sports bar in an iconic area.the wings are very very good. Not the small new age wings but…read morethe traditional wings bone in... .excellent. the show stopper was the smoked sweet potato glazed wedges.......wow! Bar was large and the servers were ON IT! Totally enjoyed it. Will be back

Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we…read moreendlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's!

As a Chicago resident of over a decade, this was my first time visiting Crushed By Giants! After…read moresome shopping with my future in laws, my partner wanted to give this place a try! He picked it based off the beer and "the sports bar feel". It is very much not a sports bar and there were no tvs! Haha Anyway, he gets an A for effort! All of our food was amazing! The wings were so good we got a second order! The fries are natural cut and pair well with their garlic aoli! Classic burger was a hit! Kind of reminded me of In and Out! So delicious!! Now let's talk about the SPICY chicken sandwich, ITS SPCIY!!! Ha My partner and I split the burger and chicken sandwich! The sandwich is delicious and I was barely able to finished my half, my poor lips were on fire!! I would definitely get again! Our server was great! Made amazing beer suggestions and never let our water glasses go empty!! Looking forward to our next visit!

Had their flight all of their beers were excellent. I really liked all of the Pilsner that they did…read moregreat atmosphere perfect spot. Go try to find it. It's right across the street from the Marriott. Maryland friendly staff as well!!

Y'all... oh my gosh I finally tried Doc B's Restaurant + Bar in the Gold Coast and BABYYYY... the…read morefood was AMAZING--and honestly, pretty affordable too I'm lowkey mad I didn't get pictures, but listen... it was so good I couldn't even pause to take one I ordered the Cajun chicken club sandwich with sweet potato fries, and let me tell you... those fries? 10/10. No notes. The sandwich had candied bacon on it with this perfect sweet flavor, and it normally comes with honey Dijon--but I don't do Dijon, so I swapped it for this garlic sauce ‍ And when I say that garlic tanginess mixed with the sweet candied bacon... whew. Chef's kiss. Absolute perfection. My boyfriend got the steak wok bowl with corn, broccoli, brown rice, and some other veggies--and I definitely stole a few bites It was SO good. Like... flavorful, fresh, just everything. The whole vibe? Perfect for a lunch date. The ambiance was cute, relaxed, and just right And I loved that they serve room temperature water (because ice? not my thing ‍) But let's talk about the real star--our waiter Eli He was AMAZING. Super personable, funny, and just a whole vibe. He had the cutest red cat-eye nails and burgundy hair accents--like, style on point He told us he manages both the Gold Coast and River North locations, so I'm definitely hoping we run into him again. And when me and my boyfriend were holding hands at the end, he goes, "Aww this is so cute. I'm not jealous though" we all cracked up. Just made the experience even better. Listen... 5 stars is not enough. It's just not. If you've been thinking about going--THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Go. I promise you won't regret it

We were in Chicago for a conference and we asked a local for a good restaurant recommendation for…read moredinner. Our friend said one of her favorite places to suggest to visitors was Doc B's Restaurant. So, we gave it a try. The menu includes a wide variety of salads, wings, wraps, sandwiches and, my favorite, burgers. I was with a group of 4 and we all ordered burgers - and none of us opted for the same burger. So, our little group got to try 4 different burgers. And all four were delicious. Three of us ordered with a side of fries - also delicious. Great place for dinner in the Windy City.