My husband and I went in here just to have fun after date night! This night, I guess you could say…read morewe got lucky. I won $600 on a $1.20 spin. I was so excited, I can't even remember the game. It's easy to become overwhelmed, so I suggest to walk the floor before choosing any random game. There are servers walking around who will take your drink order and attendants are very present. The casino food isn't the best, but it will get you through the night. I ordered some sweet potato fries and they were burnt and cooked in old grease, I didn't bother to send them back because I now had a low expectation of them for food . If you want to waste some time and play for fun, try the Hollywood Casino in Aurora!

For me, a generally good casino experience whenever I visit. The casino is fairly well kept with…read morelots of different machine and some table options. Even when busy, there's plenty of room to walk around and the layout is fairly logical. If you're hungry, there's a steakhouse, bar, and deli though I've never eaten here. Though there's no on-site parking, it's generally not too difficult to park nearby and walk.

Extremely poor customer service. Based on this experience, I would be very hesitant to trust Hotel…read moreBaker with any important event or family celebration. Very disappointing experience with Hotel Baker. We canceled our Easter Brunch reservation in advance, and I called again on Friday to confirm that we would not be charged. Drew told me he did not see my name anywhere and specifically said I would not be charged. Despite that, Hotel Baker still processed a $360 charge to my credit card. I have now contacted the hotel multiple times, and Drew acknowledged that he remembers telling me that. However, I am now being told that no one can process the refund until the manager, Trina Ledger, returns on Thursday. In other words, they know the charge was wrong, but are still not correcting it immediately.

We had a great experience, stayed only one night. The service was fabulous. We loved the breakfast…read morethat was included with our stay. The Martini Bar is newly decorated and we had great appetizers with our drinks. This is a must visit!

One of my favorite local musicians now has a residency here sooo had to check this place out!…read moreNeedless to say, I was not alone - it was standing room only! The wonderful guys working the exchange setup a table for us, which is so sweet. Great service, will return just because of that! But alas I needed food - check! and a nice glass of champagne - check! Champagne is only by the bottle, but they have a great variety. The Prosecco by glass was good, but I wanted a little something more. The tequila and whiskey/bourbon selection is vast for a wine bar, I was wildly impressed considering I'm not actually a wine drinker. The flatbreads are huge and the charcuterie board was fantastic! Can't wait to come back

Had an event at the Wine Exchange recently and it well exceeded the expectations. From the planning…read morestages to the close everything was really spectacular. The food/drinks were AMAZING and staff exceptional too! The atmosphere is very cool, and guests were relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Thank you, Wine Exchange, for making our event turnkey and wonderful!

I had an amazing experience at the Paramount Theater! I went to see The Full Monty, and it exceeded…read moreall my expectations. The venue itself is beautiful, with great acoustics and a classic atmosphere that really adds to the overall experience. The performance was fantastic, funny, energetic, and surprisingly heartfelt. The cast did an incredible job, and the production quality was top-notch. You could tell a lot of effort went into every detail. Staff were friendly and helpful, and everything from entry to seating was smooth and well-organized. I can't wait to come back for another show!

I was here for the first time in a looong time--I think the last time I was here, my daughter was…read morein kindergarten, I believe, and now she is a Sophomore in high school. The venue and the surrounding area was much nicer than I recall! The building is beautiful and reminiscent of the same Neo-Baroque French Revival style as the theatre district in Chicago proper. We ate dinner before our long drive so we didn't purchase anything from the bar, but the prices looked reasonable and the people who were purchasing items were commenting out loud that the snacks were delicious! The merch was very reasonable and I was happy they allowed me to pay in cash for a $5 Dear Evan Hansen magnet. We were in the double letter rows through a Chicago League of Theatre purchase, but the seats were still wonderful, especially at that price point! They do have the stadium seating where the rows are not flat, but I wish with the renovation that they would have configured the seats to be in between one another as well. We happened to have an extra seat because my daughter's Speech tournament was waaay over time due to judge difficulties, so we were able to scootch over when a tall man sat in front of my mom at the last second before the show started. The seats were comfortable (Dear Evan Hansen is not a short musical!), and I appreciated how they have cup holders, even if I did not purchase a drink this visit. I never know where to stick my soda cup, lid or not, if there is no cupholder. The set was very technologically advanced, but not so much that it took away from the show. The sound and lighting quality was good as well! Affordable parking not too far away was also a giant plus. $2 for the first hour, $1 for every subsequent hour, with a cap of paying no more than $5 for your visit. I was afraid to offer my 79 year old grandmother the extra ticket because the parking garage is a couple of blocks away from the theater and I didn't see immediate handicapped parking near the theater. They do offer valet for, like, $35?, but I don't see why because my grandmother has a handicapped placard that I would need to pay 7x more for parking. The area around the theater is also very "artsy"--we saw a cake decorating class, numerous small theaters, and a performing arts school on our short jaunt. I definitely would make the trip again, especially if they are offering shows that are not in the regular rotation! I think I saw "Sunday in the Park with George" for their next season?

I love going to this place. It's very conveniently located. It's a beautiful comfortable and clean…read morestore. Beer and wine are available also at a decent price.

Great place to play very friendly staff always very clean and smells great they play great music…read moreand are helpful when new people come in and don't no how to play.

Dogs welcome, crispy fresh pizza and cold draft old style. Very friendly and clean. Lots of games…read moreand plenty of street parking.

Recently moved to the neighborhood and was so excited to try out this place after reviewing a great…read morevideo from the owner on Facebook. I was really hoping it would be my new neighborhood watering hole but that's not happening. The look alike Roz, from Monsters Inc, saw me and my two girlfriends looking at the menu. She didn't ask us what we wanted, she just walked by yelling "ONLY PIZZA". She was rude, inconsiderate and not to mention wrong, considering we ordered more than pizza. Tara was tending bar. She waited on us. She did her job. There's no reason to go back. Note to the owner, You will gain new customers if you make customer service your number one priority!

What an incredible night at the Arcada Speakeasy! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away…read moreby how absolutely beautiful the venue is. Every room had its own unique charm, but the Charlie Chaplin Room was definitely a favorite--such a fun and perfect spot for photos! The food and drinks were delicious, the atmosphere was amazing, and the service was flawless. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure everyone had a great experience. To top it all off, the band was outstanding! They kept the energy high and had us dancing the night away. If you're looking for a unique night out with great food, drinks, entertainment, and ambiance, the Arcada Speakeasy is a must-visit. We can't wait to come back!

We specifically went to dinner at the speakeasy at the Club Arcadia to hear Frank Sinatra songs…read more The private elevate and secret door held great promise of a different time. Our level of anticipation evaporated almost immediately when we were assaulted by the sound. The singer on stage accompanied by a bass so loud that my bones vibrated. Was the singer good? Couldn't tell because his voice was overpowered by the music. And even though the night was advertised as a Sinatra night....Elvis entertained as much as ole blue eyes. Our group of six were jammed into a booth meant for 4 people against a wall directly in line with the speaker. That means the sound hit us, then the wall, hitting us again as sound travels. We asked if it was possible to lower the volume. No one could talk or communicate during the performance. It was temporarily lowered and then the singer signaled the sound man to up the volume again. How was the food you ask? Three of us had the fish and it was excellent. The Chacuterie tray was well appointed but the salads that followed were bland and the seasonal vegetables consisted of mostly bell peppers with a carrot thrown in. Again..perhaps we would have enjoyed our meal more without the vibrations and incredibly loud music. I downloaded a decibel meter. It said that music in a restaurant should range between 50-65 decibels; my meter averaged 90+ during the show. We spoke with a kind and understandable waiter but not the manager. Management should know from us; this was a one and done. I'm still trying to figure out why other patrons were applauding loudly when you really didn't hear the music. I'd like to say you should try it for the experience but DON'T waste your money to be attacked by sound for 2 hours.

My family and I go to Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms every year. It's the most analog of the pumpkin…read morepatch places in the area and it suits us very well. The kids love it and it's usually not very crowded which makes for a very pleasant way to spend a day. The tickets are a little pricey, but it includes plenty of activities including a petting zoo and corn maze. They have an indoor and an outdoor bar as well as a lunch restaurant and shop, so you really could spend the whole day!

Came here out of curiosity, I always past Abbey Farm when I'm driving about and decided to actually…read morecheck the place out. I mostly explored the store and the front portion of the farm. When you initially walk onto the property there's a sight that has an arrow pointing towards the direction of the store and another arrow pointing towards the direction of the ticket booth. I didn't go to the ticket booth so I'm not sure what that area entails. This review will be restricted to the store and their pumpkin patch selection that's located out front. I really enjoyed the store. They have a bunch of treats and knick knacks available for purchase. I ended up buying 1/2 dozen of donuts. 3 were apple cider and the other 3 were their pumpkin donuts. The pumpkin ones were pretty tasty, but their Apple Cider donuts take the cake by far. So delicious! As far as the pumpkin selection out front I thought it was a little sad. I found much healthier looking pumpkins at Walmart. Overall, it's a cute place to bring your family especially during the holidays. Will definitely be back for those donuts!!

Had an absolute blast here tonight for their Valentine's Day event: Wonderland. We ordered tix…read moreonline in advance and was pleased to see they only allow the purchase of a set amount of tix per time slot. When we arrived, we were greeted at the door and in we went. The fun started right away with a spinning tunnel and tons of characters even before we hit the line! Once we got in line we enjoyed a DJ blasting tunes and taking photos with our new and haunted friends. Then we got a profesh pic taken with some of the cast, and off we went into the haunted house. I enjoy a haunted house that preys on all of your senses, and Basement of the Dead is just that. There's smells, there's sights, there's weird sensations under your feet, blasting music or silence, depending where you are in the house. Thankfully, no taste involved, but I wouldn't be surprised if they find a way to do it, eventually. My one caveat is, I don't want to be put into annoying precarious positions. I promise I won't be anymore scared if you make me crawl or squeeze through a haunted house - but I will for sure never come back. Basement of the Dead doesn't have any of that BS - and they manage to scare you without it. Since it was Valentine's Day weekend, we got a single light up rose to guide us through the dark hallways inside, and though it was totally shtick-y - it was actually useful at times too! The house is long, not boring long but worth-your-money long, and there's a bazillion themes along the way. They actually had one or two concepts I've never experienced before, which is tough for someone who goes to as many haunted houses as we do! I see they're open year round for their escape room business, and I'd love to go back and check one out. We'll also def be back at Halloween!

So fun! New scenes. Quick line. Everyone interacts with you in line and in the house. Easy to…read morebuy tickets online. Love coming here. It is so much fun!