If you're looking for a great breakfast spot in the Bronzeville area this is the place for you. The…read morefood is amazing, and the staff is very kind and helpful. I also like the classic diner feel you get once you walk inside. We ordered the chicken thighs, grits, and the biscuits & gravy. Everything was a 10/10 but my favorite is definitely the biscuits & gravy. Instead of the traditional way of using pork they used chicken with a house made recipe that will keep you wanting more and more.

One of the best restaurants I've been too in a min. Starbucks snob here. The peach infused coffee…read morewas worth every drop. No cream needed. The initial host was interesting but warmed up eventually. The servers were PHENOMENAL!...I'm not exaggerating. Dont give that out very much. She was excellent with her recommendations as well as sending backup if she was not able. And her backup was ALSO great as well. The decorum is simple. My brothers and I sat in a nice booth. I'm glad cuz they put all their effort into their food. Enjoyed the Bayou breakfast bowl. Different. And also worth every bite. My guys all enjoyed their meals as well.

Oddly, our favorite place we ate in Chicago was this lil Southern-style eatery on the south side of…read moretown. The ordering setup is overwhelming: long ass line where you take a number. Luckily, the food comes out FAST. We got various very varied dishes: everything from Chicken and Waffles to salads...all were excellent, dare-I-say "best-in-class"! It took everything in us to not just keep coming back here for lunch...every damn time.

The set up of the restaurant was quick and efficient. You order when you enter and your food is…read moredelivered to your table. Everything is pretty self service. The wait time for the food wasn't long, and the food was delicious. Shrimp and grits were hearty and savory. Breakfast potatoes were the perfect consistency. The beignets served as a nice cap on breakfast.

This place! Been looking for a breakfast diner like this for a while. No frills, great food and…read morelots of variety. The counter service is set up like your old school lunchroom cafeteria. Takes me back to grade school. They take your order up front where the chefs cook your food right in front of you. You then take your tray and scoot on over, add beverages and whatever else to your order and at the end of the line - you pay. Everyone was super nice and friendly - gives off that old school diner where everyone is family. Just got a basic breakfast meal that consisted of eggs, sausage, and a side of pancakes. Ordered some bacon on the side. Everything was really good and the sausage was deliciously crisp and had that "snap". The pancakes were soft and fluffy. The price is also very reasonable. Also, they have Barack Obama breakfast specials. So cool as it looks like our former President frequently ate here as he has pictures up on their wall with the workers. I highly recommend and will be back.

This was absolutely one of our go-to spots while in Hyde Park! Easy, convenient and tasty, Valois…read moreis a great way to start the day. The location is prime when staying at the local hotels and is central to other shops, restaurants and things to see in the area. It can be a bit tricky trying to order at first, and the line can get long but it wasn't anything that would stop be from returning!

One of my favorite spots when I come to Chicago. The food is always good, and the service is top…read morenotch. I went for the brunch for the first time, and enjoyed the variety on the menu. Magic helped me, and made sure I had everything I needed.

Amari our server and she was really trying. However, the kitchen/bar was making things difficult…read morefor her by being out of so many things. They did have Malibu, Coke Classic, but no cornbread. How you serving collard greens with turkey tails and no cornbread? Also given they are a "winery", I found the copied and poorly cut paper in a leather binder as a wine list laughable and limited. The decor and vibe were giving along with the chicken. However, since I like to drink when I eat not likely to have a repeat visit.

Wow! Wow! WOW! This place is great! The food was truly…read moreexceptional. We tried about seven or eight different dishes at our table and all were excellent. I think our favorite was the catfish! If you go be sure to try Ernie's fingers. So so good. But the Jambalaya, Vegetarian Rice w/Jack Fruit, Fried Chicken, Roasted Carrots, Yeast Rolls, Pea Flower Tea Lemonade and all the other stuff was simply wonderful. Chloe, who is the proprietor, Did a great job of helping us out. We had some great conversation with her and everyone just loved the food. We definitely plan to go back!

I really wanted to like Dixie Pura based on all the great reviews, but unfortunately, my experience…read moredidn't live up to the hype. I'm actually writing this review while standing outside waiting for my Uber. We ordered the Ernie's Fingers, Southern Curry Chicken, and Pimento Mac & Cheese. Let's start with tha ambience. The decor is inviting but it is VERY small inside. On to the food. The Ernie's Fingers were especially disappointing. For $15, I expected much more. They were essentially egg rolls filled with collard greens and cornbread--no meat at all. While the concept sounded interesting, it didn't justify the price tag. The biggest disappointment, however, was the food quality compared to the cost. The Southern Curry Chicken was dry and overcooked and really needed some type of sauce. The rice was simply plain white rice--nothing memorable and certainly not what I'd expect for a dish that costs around $40 - chicken and rice, literally. The pimento mac & cheese was also much saltier than I prefer. What made the experience even more disappointing was how we were treated. By the end of our 90-minute dining window, we were made to feel like an inconvenience rather than valued guests. It felt as though we were being rushed out of the restaurant, which left a bad impression and took away from what should have been an enjoyable meal. To add to that, the automatic 20% gratuity was also a letdown. I have no problem tipping for great service, but considering the overall experience--from the food quality to feeling rushed out the door--it didn't feel deserved. Maybe I visited on an off day because so many others have had great experiences. I can only speak to my visit, and unfortunately, between the overpriced food, disappointing flavors, feeling like an inconvenience at the end of our meal, and the automatic gratuity, it simply wasn't worth the cost for me.

The food service and ambience were all winners. I'm not sure how I missed that. This establishment…read morewas a thing. Every single thing that I ordered exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to return. Reservations are recommended.

Loved the decor butt the service was lacking. The restaurant wasn't full when I went in, but…read moreservice was slow and I took them a bit to give me my check. The two dishes I ordered came out quickly. The food was all right. The jerk chicken taco was not five dollars. It could have been bigger with more filling. The coconut shrimp had great flavor. The pineapple ginger soda was really really good. I haven't had that kind in a while.

I keep trying these Cheval burgers and it's just not for me. I can't understand the hype. I didn't…read moreenjoy the food but the service was fast and friendly. The outside seating area is cool although I heard people complaining about the dogs out there. If you're in the neighborhood and want a burger it is that.

I have been going to this location since it opened so I reached out to them personally about this…read moreissue. No response, which is disappointing. They have switched to bigger buns, which are just too much bread. I thought it was lazy that they didn't even spread the sauce around at all. I could barely detect the grilled onions and I asked for extra pickles but got just a few. Because of all of this, the burger was dry and flavorless. The 2 stars are exclusively off the strength of the aioli and fries.

The Cove is your friendly neighborhood dive bar. If you are looking for a place to meet new and…read moreinteresting people, grab a drink after a long workday, or hang with friends on the weekend, then this is your place. I love it here because you can get a super-boozy Old Fashioned for only $10. You will also get friendly bartenders who actually enjoy meeting patrons and making conversation with them. I like grabbing a seat right at the bar (when there is a seat available because it is typically crowded) because that is where you can meet the most interesting characters. This is not the place to come if you are looking for drinks with frills. This also is not the place where you can get some nosh with your liquor, but I have seen folks order and bring in food. There's not live music (i.e.: a DJ), but there is a paid jukebox in the back. #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFoodAndDrink #YelpEliteSquad

The cove is a great little dive bar in the Hyde park neighborhood. A wide range of patrons from…read morelocals to UChicago students you will see in here. A laid back bar with friendly staff with great service. The drinks are mixed well and you can typically find a seat in the bar pretty easily.

Went to Virtue for the first time 2 weeks ago. Our son had gone with his girlfriend in the fall and…read morefound the food to be terribly salty, but he wanted to give it another try. Service was very slow, but the place was busy so we understood. Kitchen was extremely slow. Again we understood. Our food was very good. After watching desserts pass by our table all night we flagged down our waiter to order. We were told that we'd have to leave without dessert or coffee because our 90 minutes was almost up. We told him that most of that 90 minutes was spent waiting to order and waiting for our food. He spoke to his manager who confirmed that we'd have to leave. Terrible business model. With so many restaurant choices in Chicago, we won't be returning.

Food was DELICIOUS!!!! First time here, and I'm so glad my brother made reservations since it was…read moregetting busy. Upon arrival, we were greeted by two friendly greeters. We arrived 20 minutes before our scheduled reservation, but we were seated within five minutes of arriving. The server, David, greeted us promptly when we were seated. He mentioned that if you're ordering appetizers, they should be ordered with the main meal. While we looked over the menu, water was offered. I ordered Blackened Catfish over brown rice and carrots. The catfish was tender and perfectly seasoned. My brother had grilled flounder with creamed corn. Like the catfish, the trout was tender and well-seasoned. The corn had a slight sweetness. Roger had Short ribs and mashed potatoes. The ribs were tender and did not need any sauce because they were seasoned well. We also ordered a side dish of Macaroni and Cheese. It was delicious! A mixture of Gouda cheese and other cheeses. Very creamy! The top layer cheese was baked perfectly! If you know, you know, it's all about the top layer of cheese The APPETIZERS: The Gumbo was spicy but delicious! You only taste the spice at the end . It's not overly spicy; it's just right. The fried chicken gizzards were tender but could have used a bit more seasoning. It was served over brown rice and gravy. If I'm not mistaken, there were maybe 8 or 9 gizzards. The fried green tomatoes were perfect! From the seasoning to the grilled shrimp on top. Oh yes, grilled shrimp with this delicious sauce drizzled over the tomatoes. 3 or 4 shrimp. They were delicious! I've never had fried green tomatoes served w/grilled shrimp--definitely a must-try if you've never had it. For dessert, pineapple upside-down cake with coconut cream on the side. It was soooo good! They could have removed the coconut cream, as it was not needed. And it was a shareable portion for 2-3 ppl. There were other desserts, such as Blueberry Cobbler, Key Lime Pie, and Vanilla Ice Cream. If you're in the Hyde Park area, give these folks a try Oh yeah, the Manager, Louis, was walking the floor. I spoke with him briefly From what I observed, it's a very casual dress code--jeans, shorts, blazers, etc. And I loved the quotes on the outside window of those who were killed, like George Floyd and Sandra Bland. This place was nice! The dining area was clean and decorated nicely. The choice of decor fit the overall scheme I look forward to visiting again, possibly next Spring.

their fries are amazing and their burgers are too, they have amazing customer service, they great…read moreyou and they re-say your order to make sure it is correct, the place is nice, there is somewhere you can sit and eat at, and the wait isn't long, they will have your food done in 10 mins, overall I would recommend eating there.

5/5 stars!! Great customer service. Cashiers are very welcoming! The cook is very friendly with…read moreeveryone and has amazing food. Will be returning soon! Gracias:)