I really liked dining on The Spoke & Bird's patio. The outdoor space is huge and is dog-friendly,…read moreso I had a great time catching up with my friend and our dogs. They even have an entire dog menu with treats like beef patties and pup cups. They have QR codes to order at the tables, but ours didn't work, so we had to track down a server. The menu is expansive, but stuff sells out quickly. Our server was nice, but a few things in our order were wrong. She never came back to the table though, so we just went with it. I really enjoyed their seasonal coconut lime overnight oats. I wasn't sure what to think about lime in my oatmeal, but it was delicious! I had ordered a London Fog, but ended up with an iced latte. It wasn't what I ordered, but I still thought it was good. Overall, I'd come back here again since I appreciate that it is dog friendly.

I often stop by this place for a morning BLT, and it never disappoints. Quick, easy, and the food…read morealways feels like it's made with quality ingredients. I definitely won't be stopping my visits here anytime soon.

Love the atmosphere and selection. Great view of the par…read more Love the atmosphere and selection. Great view of the par

The Drunken Bean was highly recommended from the concierge at my hotel. They must get their name…read morefrom the employees, who seem like they are drunk and lost at sea. Very nice, but no clue what's going on. The person at the register could not recommend any favorite items which is ok because she stated she was brand new, but in asking 4/5 questions about popular or staple items still could not suggest anything. Same with drinks, had no recommendations on any specialties the place is known for. I settled at a chicken pita and an almond milk dirty chai latte. They did me dirty for sure. The iced dirty chai was made with real milk and tasted like watered down milk with a splash of chai dust. They were very nice and fixed the mistake only to make an equally terrible and watered down latte. The chicken pita was soulless and flavorless. The pita was like chewing on what i could imagine being an old rubber band. This place stinks. The name is cool, the concept is cool, the location is great, ambiance could be cool but completely misses the mark. So much potential, on a scale from 1-Anthony Volpe, it's an Anthony Volpe. Oh and it's very humid and muggy inside. The drunken bean lives up to its name in every worst way possible.

Fresh, hot and delicious. Bought a chai latte, it had the…read moreperfect amount of chai and it was hot but not scalding. Perfect. Also had a bacon, egg and cheese bagel. Pleasantly surprised to find it had real eggs and not the weird eggs other fast food places offer. It was a pretty big bagel with the right amount of bacon and egg.

Coffee, tea, water, soda, booze, pastries, sandwiches, snacks all served quickly by friendly folks…read more If you've got time to kill between international flights, this is as good a place as any to do it. The seating is decent and there are abundant outlets for charging. A good spot to chill before checking in.

My daughter told me about this place that's down the street from her apartment. In my mind, I…read moreenvisioned it as a typical mall type food court. I couldn't have been more wrong! So many unique food options - Korean, Italian, Cuban, Hawaiian, a bakery, a produce market, and a mini mart. I chose Firenze based on my daughter's recommendation, and it was delicious. I will definitely be visiting again. Great lunch option, and I'm sure it gets plenty of foot traffic around the train schedules.

The market itself is on the smaller side, but it's a cool concept with a mix of local vendors and…read moredifferent cuisines all together. It has that casual food hall feel and is easy to walk through quickly. I stopped by a Turkish dessert spot (Vertige) and the service stood out right away. The server was super friendly and offered samples of everything, which I loved. The caramel tres leches was really good, definitely the highlight. I also tried the beef börek, which was just okay. I wish it had more filling and was a bit crispier. Overall, a nice spot to explore if you want to try a variety of foods in one place.

This was my second visit to The Dearborn, and the food and service were both on point. We ordered…read morethe salmon tataki, fish and chips, Wellington burger, and Midwest fried chicken. Everything was well prepared, but the fried chicken was the standout, especially with the hot sauce adding another level of flavor. The staff stayed attentive throughout dinner and even replaced our plates between rounds, which was a level of service I wasn't expecting. I also respected seeing the owner personally making the rounds, stopping at every table to check on the guests and the food. Calm atmosphere, solid hospitality, and a kitchen that delivers.

OMG! Walk, run, sprint here to get the FISH N CHIPS THAT ACTUALLY BEAT BOBBY FLAY. The executive…read morechef and now chef partner, Aaron Cuschieri, is absolutely amazingly talented. I am used to really good fish and chips... I've never had better fish and chips than Tom Douglas's Mr. Fish in Seattle, UNTIL NOW!!!! Wow, wow wow wow! Do not pass GO, do not read the menu, just order the darn fish and chips! It might be a whole heart attack on a plate... But it doesn't matter... You can walk all of Chicago and burn it off. I decided to work out before I came here for this big splurge and I'm so glad I did. I can see that this is the theater district... And you could come here before a show fish and chips and have the best night of your entire life! I can't wait to try more of this chef's food! I'm BEYOND INSPIRED! ps great beers here toooooi!

Five star for a gastropub. COME HUNGRY AND PREPLAN…read morePARKING There are no spirits served here. Just beer and beer based drinks. Two things to note right off: I read somewhere there was a valet and there wasn't. They said there was street parking and everything was taken for blocks. They gave us directions to a parking ramp about a block away. I would call ahead for directions if you go there. We were seated immediately. The hostess was very friendly and helpful. Our waitress was very nice and efficient. The only time we found ourselves looking for her was at the very end for our check. All our food was amazing! There was only one problem: it was all very filling. (We didn't mind though :) ).We took most of our entrees home. The menu is very much comfort food themed. The wait times were good. And the drinks were good as well. It is an open air concept. Kind of industrial reminiscent. This makes the acoustics great and the room loud at times. It was loud when we were there. We had a great time once we were seated. The Parking was a headache, but once we got past that we were fine. I'd say definitely give them a try. Just make sure you're hungry!

You would think this would be a great spot to watch a game but the TVs are very up high and you…read morecan't herder them but the worst part is the service. Ended up here to watch the World Cup game, the place was not packed the everywhere around was, we asked for a table they said they were all reserved, fair enough but the we were left just standing there. One of party asked if the patio was reserved as is completely empty. The hosts seemed to be put off and said yeah it's first come first serve , no food or bar service. Just really did not want us there. We grabbed some beers , the bartender was veryy nice, he was the only one, everywhere we walked we were pushed and yelled at by wait staff, they just were not pleasant. Then the food I mean what a joke, we asked the bartender if we could order food and pick it up at the bar, he told us he'd have it delivered to us at our patio table, which we were told was not possible. Ok the food arrived, our order of fries was literally 6 fries, I am not kidding, we got some pretzel bites, I think there were 6, wtf. The only thing reasonable was a bread platter I didn't order it so not sure what it was but everyone was ordering so there you go. I doubt they will be around long, I will never return.

Little coffee/snack shop in Terminal 5 at Ohare. Clean and with many options it's open early and…read moreservice is friendly. Cute set up. Line can get a little long.

Was heading back from a trip very early around 4am and these ladies were so friendly despite how…read moreearly it was. If I could shout out all the girls there I would but I only got Rose's name and she was so happy to take care of everyone stopping by. Great bagel sandwiches warmed fresh. The iced matcha is very high quality and whisked by hand which I was very impressed. Will stop by again next time I'm flying from this airport.

Chill, unpretentious bar in the Loop. Kinda sporty, with carnival games and TVs in back, but not…read moreoverwhelmingly so. Good whiskey selection, and they have Templeton Rye ON TAP. What a country! They wouldn't pour me a pint though.... Great to visit on its own or for post Exchequer digestifs.

This bar is within a couple of blocks of the Art Institute, and I happened across it after getting…read moremy art history nerd on for a couple hours. I was hungry because I skipped lunch to maximize my time in the museum. I searched for bars and lounges in Yelp and ended up here. It was a good choice. Despite being a geezer, I am always a softy for cute and friendly servers. Yep, check that box. I was welcomed in a friendly manner, and I received very good service during my time here. Facing a good selection of beers and ale, some of which were unknown to me, my server was right on the money with a solid local ale recommendation. Wish that happened every time I came in to a new establishment. I needed something to eat, but didn't want a huge meal, so I ended up with the wings. They were meaty and the flavor I chose was outstanding. (Sadly, I forgot to write that down, nor did I write down the ale that I chose.) There were a lot of locals here, judging by the interactions with the staff, but I did not feel out of place as a stranger. I stayed for a couple of pints and left a very satisfied customer. Hope to make it back on my next visit to Chicago.