Was a perfect day to have lunch here. One of my favorite restaurants here in the neighborhood. The…read moreplace wasn't crowded and I sat at the bar. Blake, the bartender, was very friendly and asked me for a glass of water, since it was a hot day here. 5 minutes later I ordered a hard cider which hit the spot. They have spots and music videos playing on the TV. Then I ordered chicken quesadillas was so yummy. Had a great lunch here and I will be back

The chocolate chip cookie skillet was so good oh my goodness!!!! My overall rating of this spot is…read more4 stars, but I rate the skillet 5 stars

Great prices, friendly staff. We love this place !!!! They even let you pick your seatread more

I really wanted to like this place…read more I saw the moment (the Charli xcx movie) which probably didn't help the experience. I liked: -local theatre -kinda cute decorations -movie experience was comfortable I didn't like: -that the staff looked like they hated working there and weren't very friendly -the house made cocktails weren't good -the popcorn was dry -they gave very little cheese for the nachos -it wasn't open seating even though it's an older theatre -the entrance is odd and we didn't even recognize that it was a movie theatre at first -we ubered but the parking situation did not seem ideal

Such a fun place to go out with a group of friends! The current theme of the bar is Shrek, with a…read morewhole pop up dedicated to his swamp! So fun taking picture inside it. It also has shrek themed drinks which I think is such a cool collaboration. There is plenty of space to just hangout or play the arcade games. The bartender was great! I can't wait to come again.

I went here for an event a WHILE AGO…read more Replay Lincoln park is a popular bar and arcade located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. They are known for blending nostalgia and pop culture. It's a cool place to visit if you are in the area and looking for something to do with friends.

Had a great time at Lucky Strike Wrigleyville!…read more The place had a really fun vibe, great energy, and was perfect for weekend lunch and arcade. Steven the bartender was awesome, super fun, personable, and kept everyone laughing while making great drinks. He really added to the whole experience. If you're in the Wrigleyville area and looking for something fun with the kids, this spot is definitely worth checking out!

Came for a date night and had fun! Came in for bowling and was disappointed that the online…read morereservation system doesn't allow for real time availability. Recommending people come in anyway is disingenuous. Either way, we stayed for the arcade games! For $30 you can make it a good while playing different games. A good opportunity to improve is getting more of the games up and running. A lot were out of order. And the ticket reward system is definitely ambitious. The bar staff was a saving grace! The service was phenomenal and were thoughtful in recommendations and checking in. Enjoyed splitting the small margarita bowl! We had the chance to try the nachos and they're ok. When it came to the barbacoa, it was a bit dry and needed that signature sauce the meat is known for. Tortilla chips weren't the best either. The portion was great and the overall plate was ideal to share!

A Must-Visit for Fans of "You Are Beautiful"!…read more If you love spotting You Are Beautiful installations around Chicagoland, you have to check out their storefront/gallery! I stopped in today with limited time and was blown away by how many awesome things they have for sale--way more than I expected. From inspiring artwork to unique gifts, everything in the space radiates positivity. The staff working today were incredible--so friendly and welcoming. I only had time to grab a keychain (and a whole lot of excitement), but I'll definitely be back for more. Highly recommend visiting to learn more about the movement and bring a little extra beauty into your day!

What an AWESOME, unique, and inspiring store that brings to surface the artwork of The owner,…read moreMatthew's, works! The staff was beyond polite, and my time and art I purchased were unforgettable! If you Consider supporting a local artist, do it here!

I must say that this review is long overdue, but it must be done…read more I visited Chicago for the first time ever back in May and did all the touristy things like taking my photo in front of the Bean in Millenium Park and going on an architecture boat tour along the Chicago River. One of the best experiences, though, was a local gem lesser known to tourists and quite possibly even Chicagans - the Albany Park Theater Project. I had my taste of APTP on what was their second to the last performance of "Feast," a play about something Yelpsters can appreciate - FOOD! All I can say is that you need to see it for yourself to understand how amazingly talented this youth theater ensemble is as they sing their hearts out and tell delicious stories about one's first memory of food from the perspective of immigrants, working class Americans and urban teens. Loved it! "Feast" was simply captivating. It brings on all sorts of emoticons like :) and :( and :') and :D. I don't know if there's an emoticon for hunger out there, but I probably had a drool-face/nom nom nom look going on for the most part. If you ever get the opportunity to watch, participate and/or sponsor APTP, I'd highly recommend it. It looks like they're performing "Feast" again this October and November. GO SEE IT! APTP is like the best thing since, well, the Chicago-style hot dog!

It took me a while to write this review but I wanted to make sure everyone knew about the…read morebreathtaking theater from APTP. I've seen a few APTP productions and they are awe-inspiring to say the least. The true raw talent, the attention to historical facts, the captivating music, song, and movements. I was lucky because I learned about APTP almost a decade ago when they first started out in Eugene Field School. I happened to see the last performance of "Homeland" at the Goodman Theater and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen (this includes Broadway in NYC). The stories are real... I think that makes it even more captivating. APTP is very accessible to all as it has tickets for a very reasonable price. This is a true hidden gem. Okay enough raving :) Go check it out, you'll know what I'm talking about then.

After the email exchange I had with Allyson on Wednesday, I feel compelled to write this review…read more First, I will take you back to September of 2010; it was not my finest hour by any means. I had graduated from college that May and had been sitting around the house collecting dust ever since. Once you have been unemployed long enough to see Family Feud go through two hosts, you know that the time had come to once again give your life purpose, so I actively began to tackle items on my bucket list. Through some research on handy-dandy Yelp, I discovered Sweatshop of Love. Last September, I started with Allyson's 'Holiday Present Prep' class (which she is repeating again this year). It is basically the class you make out of it. Everyone in the class contributes to a Google Doc list of homemade gifts that they would like to make for their friends and family. All class participants can access and alter it so everyone can encourage each other and get ideas for their gifts as well. During this 10-session course, I learned not only the knitting basics, but also how to make scarves, socks, mittens, gloves, bags, the ever popular beer cozy, and 80% of a sweater (I ran out of steam on it toward the end; smaller projects provide more instant gratification!). Granted, I was knitting like it was paying the rent and the rent was due tomorrow, but I couldn't believe the quality and amount of instruction I was able to receive for $95. Allyson is so sweet and patient; she will never say anything but encouraging things to you in class. I may not have had a job, but I still had the satisfaction of knowing I could make practical items for myself, which was (and still is) so invaluable. Almost immediately after Holiday Present Prep finished, I landed a job...and started a lunchtime knitting group. The student had become the teacher? Not quite Allyson caliber, but I knew enough to teach a group of ladies at work how to make 'Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth'. I felt like such a proud parent when my coworkers would come up to me on Monday morning and show me the progress they had made over the weekend. Anyway, this Wednesday, Allyson sent out an email regarding her upcoming fall classes, which included another item on my bucket list: learn how to crochet. Nice! If you are not ready to make that 10-week commitment, she also offers a one-night introduction to knitting and individual one or two-night projects you can choose to work on. If you are completely new to this and don't know where to begin, Allyson will also buy your supplies for the first day for an additional fee. So to sum it all up, you can learn some yarn arts at a reasonable price with a friendly group of people in a cozy coffee shop in Logan Square. If you have always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet, this is a great place to start! The only thing you stand to lose is that trip to Target when you need a new pair of socks.

The Sweatshop of Love totally rocks!…read more I had my first class with Allyson last year and she was super patient and understanding with me and my clumsy fingers. After she taught me how to knit, I wanted to take it up a notch and learn how to crochet. I went to her beginner's crochet class with a friend and we had a great time! We all chatted and drank coffee and had so much fun! She always takes the time out to help you and she never makes you feel stupid for not getting something the first (or second, or third) time. BONUS: She always sends detailed notes and instructions following a class so you don't forget what you have learned! I would HIGHLY recommend The Sweatshop of Love for your knitting and crocheting education!

A hidden gem in Chicago for experiencing avant garde music, from jazz to experimental noise…read more Bar with excellent cocktails in front, music hall with high school gym vibes in back. Wheelchair accessible.

Even though we got there around 11 PM, the place was still filling up and the band was getting set…read moreup. This is for night owls. The bartender was very polite and calm. My Pimm's cup was excellent and I was happy to have a Pilsner Urquell for my second drink. The place is very casual yet hipster - esque.