Blackstone Bicycle Works

(278 reviews)

Travis fixed my flat & loose chain very quickly & perfectly. 5 stars : definitely recommend!…read more I wish there was a way to tip on credit card sales though

Needed a new seat quickly and stopped in with my bike on my route home…read more They were able to recommend a seat and put it on right there without a wait. I like that this shop is small and less intimidating than some of the other big ones around town. I feel like you could be a regular here and they would know your name, etc. Small businesses are the best!!

Village Cycle Center

4.1

(481 reviews)

The cheap stem valve to the inner tube on my wife's $5000 wheelchair failed the evening before we…read morewere to leave for NYC. Needless to say NuMotion couldn't replace it for 2 weeks but after visiting two other bicycle shops and making a dozen phone calls, Russ at Village Cycle Center courteously and efficiently replaced the inner tube (including modifying the rim to accommodate a Presta Valve) while I waited. The man is worth his weight in gold. IF YOU HAVE A WHEELCHAIR THAT NEEDS MAINTENANC, try here.

I've been to Village Cycle many times to buy accessories and a bike. This review is for a recent…read morebasic tune up. It was a bit pricey but they did a fantastic job. Gears are back to shifting smoothly and they cleaned it well so it is like new. They even added new tape to the handlebars. Very happy with the service and will continue coming back! Once they previously helped me install some pedals I bought there for free. Just above and beyond what you get at other local bike shops I've been to sometimes.

The Bike Lane

4.5

(184 reviews)

I came to the store to get a tire changed. The staff seemed knowledgeable. The store had a large…read moreselection of parts, tools, and other miscellaneous equipment. I asked if they could use my current tube, which was not damaged, in the new tire. They said they had to use their own tube in the new tire which is very fair. The new tube even comes included in the labor cost of changing the tire. However, I wish they asked me if I wanted my old tube back before discarding it, as many bike shops do. I can excuse this if the tube was punctured, but it wasn't. I could have used that as a spare tube or something. Tubes are around $10 so not a huge deal but that would've been nice. I also wished they asked me if I preferred a certain tire pressure before inflating my tire to an arbitrary PSI. Sure, some people don't have a preferred pressure, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Especially if someone is purchasing a $100+ tire. Again, not a huge deal as I can just change it at home but would've been nice. Overall, still a good experience.

Customer service is not friendly nor accommodating. I have gone in twice asking for assistance but…read morewas waived off due to, "store policy." DO NOT RECCOMEND

Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago

(1.1k reviews)

Noel, our guide was friendly and safety conscious. Navigating Miami is daunting but Noel gave clear…read moreinstructions and always kept an eye out for each participant. Right when we started to get sweaty (Miami in July is HOT!) we stopped and each location was air conditioned and exceptionally great bites (and drinks).

The tour was scenic and very informative. The food was delicious and the guide was informative and…read moreentertaining. Well worth every penny, and we'd do it again.

Irv's Bike Shop

4.4

(121 reviews)

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Called ahead to ask about children's bikes. They were very friendly and said they only had small…read moregirls bikes left and all pink ha. Perfect I was searching for my girls first bike! Came in and within minutes we were greeted and helped! We got exactly what we wanted for a great price. AND they had a used Guardian bike there too compare and see it was really not worth it!

Last of a dying breed. I have been going to Irv's for 10…read moreyears now, and it is one of the last honest businesses left in 2026. The owner, Henry, is no bs, no frills, and has a sarcastic-yet honest sensibility. I love bike riding, but I can't pretend to know the ins and outs behind the mechanics of a bike, and this is why this shop is perfect. I have not only gotten countless tune ups, but they have identified and fixed problems for me that my dumb a$$ would've thought would cost a 100 dollars, and they charge 13 bucks and it's done within hours- sometimes minutes. As you can see by the other reviews, this is a GREAT neighborhood business, with salt of the earth employees. The people that gave one or two stars, don't pick up on social cues like sarcasm, or are not from Chicago and don't understand our banter is meant as endearment.

Blue City Cycles

4.5

(94 reviews)

They are an excellent bike shop, that has kept my old steel frame running for years, absolutely…read morerecommend you go there!

Staff member was very helpful, was able to take my bike in to change the pedals and they worked on…read moreit fast! Would come back here again.

Comrade Cycles

(204 reviews)

Comrade Cycles is BA. BA means Bad A$$. I shortened it. They put together an S&M Bikes Big Jumper…read morefor me. The bike is dialed. Brakes tuned to perfection. Chain line is perfecto. The build was done when they said it was going to be done. I was vary happy with the pricing for all the labor they did. I will go back. You should too.

Have continued to use Comrade Cycles over the past few years and every time is a positive…read moreexperience. Highly recommend!

Pedal To The People

(62 reviews)

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Adam the owner was amazing and so kind and helpful and is very knowledgeable. He has had a shop…read moresince 2009. He's at this specific location since 2017. This area is great for biking by the way so if you have a bike issues stop by and go to Adam.

Amazing experience here. Didn't realize they were open 7days a week or I would have come in earlier…read morebut I got off work a little earlier and walked my bike over an hour before closing. The owner recommended a basic assessment first since this was a bike I just got from a friend. With the assessment he filled my tires, checked for leaks, adjusted my pedal and handlebar tightness, and oiled my chain up. He also taught me how to shift gears and pointed out my bracks were switched (right hand controlled front). In the end he also lowered my seat for a better fit. The assessment was great at ensuring my bike was ride ready and not dangerous. He also recommended what would be good follow up and pricing if I wanted a more thorough tuning for problem areas that he showed me during the assessment but wasn't pushy about it. I was back home with my bike before in under 30mins. Great price transparency. Owner had great knowledge of bikes and brands. Also has free automatic tire pump and recommended I drop by every 1-2wks to keep my tires plump. I'm excited to get back to riding with this new bike!

Johnny Sprockets

4.2

(176 reviews)

I've been using Johnny Sprockets for nearly 20 years now. I've purchased at least 4 bikes through…read morethem and had them serviced more times than I can count. In all those interactions I've had nothing but an exceptional experience. They've given me great advice again and again. Special shout out for Manuel, Alfredo and Gene, you guys are awesome!

Always reliable and fair pricing. Convenient location on Broadway. I mean if you get a flat on LSD…read moreit's relatively easy to walk over to Broadway since it runs parallel and throw your bike on a bus. For my single speed and racing bikes always on time with good service and fair pricing. Nice selection and if you don't see it they have no problem ordering direct. Quality small local business. Check them out, Spring is coming.

Cycle Bike Shop

4.1

(102 reviews)

Carmichael is the best and always helpful!!love coming here to get small fixes and air. Support…read morelocal businesses!!

This guy is so nice. You can tell he works on bikes because he genuinely likes it. I went to the…read morefather and son shop before and they blew me off. This guy is quick and affordable. Helped me out a lot

Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor

(757 reviews)

This was the best decision I've ever done. I used them to fit an ice cube machine- they were quick…read moreand it was so easy to get it done. Couldn't be happier with the decision. They were reasonably priced and very efficient

Great Service! I…read moreused the project request here on Yelp and the business reached out to schedule the service. Today the tech came out and serviced the refrigerator, stove and checked washing machine seals. He noticed the ducts needed cleaning so we have that scheduled once the parts come in for the other appliance. Tech was very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend this business. Pricing was affordable.

Drain-EEZ Plumbing

(531 reviews)

Updating my review because I had another great experience with Pat! This time it was a leaking…read morefaucet on a Sunday night. I messaged and got a quick response asking me to give him a call. Within a minute, he walked me through the fix over the phone--problem solved. I'm so appreciative that he consistently puts customer service first and takes the time to help without immediately jumping to a service call. Truly above and beyond! Original review: I messaged Drain-EEZ Plumbing about my broken disposal on a Sunday morning, hoping they could provide a quote for the fix. Instead, I got a prompt reply from Pat offering to first try to help me over the phone. I gave him a call and he walked me through what he correctly expected to be a quick fix I could do on my own. He saved me the cost of a visit and taught me a new skill - can't thank him enough for the great customer service!

Talked with Pat about a leaking toilet. He came on time and tried to fix the leak but the bolts…read morewere too rusted on a toilet that was over 25 years old. He suggested replacing the old toilet. He did an excellent job putting in the new unit. He gave me some information about another problem that I was having about an outside faucet. He said it would be too expensive to replace and I do not need it since there is another faucet outside. Highly recommend this company.

Junk Relief

(395 reviews)

Hired to remove a 2 piece sectional sofa. Great communication. They texted when on way, came during…read morethe scheduled range, and were out in 10min. I have had bad luck with services not showing up, and leaving me sitting there waiting, so the professionalism was much appreciated. Price was what I was quoted, and was the same as other quotes I got. Would definitely hire again if needed.

Got their help to remove 3 mattress and some junk in the garage. I was very satisfied with the…read moreservice. Effective communication, show-up on time, friendly crew, reasonable price.

Carrectly Auto Care

(369 reviews)

Carrectly Auto Care provided an excellent experience from start to finish. The team was…read moreprofessional, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. They were very transparent with pricing, delivered exactly as promised, and paid great attention to detail. The quality of service truly stands out, and it's clear they care about customer satisfaction. If you're looking for a reliable and trustworthy auto care provider, Carrectly Auto Care is definitely a great choice.

Carrectly Auto Care provided a smooth and professional service experience. The staff explained the…read morework clearly and kept me updated during the process. The repair was completed on time and the car was returned in good condition

Easy Way Pest Control

(220 reviews)

Easy and fast communication. Quick and thorough appointment. Provided detailed report over the…read morephone. Very professional and solved our problem in 1 visit.

We have ants and silverfish problem in our house…read more Emil did a great job with the customer service, very helpful, responsive, and gives a pretty good rundown what would be expected. The price is pretty reasonable, especially for 2 pests, and not overcharged as other companies. It comes with 2 visits, 2 weeks apart from the first. However, the on site experience was not as great as mentioned. Technician came, went to spraying right away, and it felt like he was in a rush. Did not really check what might be the cause of the infestation (would not be an easy thing to investigate, but we did not really see the effort to find the cause). We see a great reduced number of ants, but still see a few lingering around, not as concerned number as before, but we feeling better about the ants. Also, 2 weeks after the second treatment we keep seeing silverfish back even after the treatment and trap was applied (they mentioned the number might increase the following week/10 days after treatment due to them trying to leave the premises, or longer since the treatment is pet/child safe product and it might take a bit to work). After the 2 visits, extra visit/treatment will cost extra, even with some pests coming back. - Giving a 5 stars still since they gave me a full refund due to my dissatisfaction with the service on site. Treatment did not do as well to the my pests situation, but great customer priority, owning up to their words, and honesty overall.

Upholstery by Jorge's

(203 reviews)

Quality work by these guys…read more I would highly recommend them - honest pricing, outstanding craftsmanship with a quick turn time. Their communication was also outstanding. The real deal.

This review is long overdue. Two years ago, I took in a living room chair cushion with an insert…read morethat was failing. Two days later, I picked it up. The insert is still as functional as the day I brought in home. The pricing was fair. I highly recommend this company.

Chicago HVAC Repair Doctor

4.7

(211 reviews)

My AC was not working. I called into Chicago HVAC and they were able to send a technician out same…read moreday (Thanks Maria!). The tech resolved our problem within an hour of being here. Great service, the technician took photos of before and after, explained the issue found and how he was going to resolve the problem, and brought shoe booties to keep our house clean. Highly recommend.

I was referred to Chicago HVAC by my neighbor who had great things to say! I called to schedule an…read moreHVAC maintenance, and service was friendly and efficient. I needed some repairs in my furnace, which Orlando just came out to do. He was communicative, professional, and so helpful. He was so thorough and explained everything so well. I highly recommend this company given the fair pricing and excellent service!

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Katherine B.

17 years ago

UV & Andy thank you for giving Phillip his first job I still remember the smile on his face he was able to work and buy his own things. You guys have helped and made a difference in alot of kids life thnaks for that. Most of all thank you for being there for Phillip's funeral and a million thanks for the pictures such memories!!!!!!!!! read more

Patricia R.

9 years ago

Stopped in to get my wonky front break fixed. Brendan did a great job tightening and realigning it. Then he noticed that my front hub itself was loose. He quoted me a fair price ($5), made sure I was okay with having the additional work done, and fixed it quickly. My bike works great now. This place is a community gem! read more

Juan D.

5 years ago

Home of bike thief Maxwell Mantagno. If you have had a bike stolen you may find it at Blackstone Cyclery Works. Never bring a high end bike for children to repair here! Screwed up mine! read more

Benjamin B.

7 years ago

$30 to replace a quick release skewer that did not solve the problem.

Yohance T.

229

16 years ago

This is one of the best Bicycle repair shops around

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