John Carmody Knife Sharpening

(12 reviews)

Amazing technique, brought a "problematic" cleaver I had back from the dead! Once you spend real…read moremoney on a blade it just makes sense to spend small amounts, periodically, to maintain it!

The owner honed (pun intended) his knife sharpening skills from his father, and has carried on this…read morecraft after his father's passing. He is a true artist, and brought my Chicago Cutlery knives back to life. Most significantly the poultry shears are razor sharp now. I will return here twice a year to have my knives serviced. He knows all about the metals and can speak to you about what it s a good investment for your need level. He also brought back to life a badly damaged pocket knife blade.

Northside Cutlery

(43 reviews)

The best. We have bought a bunch of knives, ceramics, and kitchen accouterment here. Knives are…read moreawesome wedding presents. The staff is amazingly nice, knowledgeable, and honest. We've even done their knife sharpening class. Great place

Owner and staff don't simply work here; rather, they project genuine joy and expertise in their…read moreexceptional knife-related products and professional sharpening services. They provide good value and a terrific customer experience.

The Sharp Edge

(35 reviews)

Great guy! He sharpened 3 knifes and a scissors like I have never seen before! I wish I came…read moresooner. Very, very reasonable and knowledgeable. I went in at the dog groomer next door- he and his wife are the owners. I will come back and recommend them.

Thanks Mike! I appreciate you and your efficient service and great prices!!!…read more You are a neighborhood gem!

Custom Edge Sharpening

4.7

(3 reviews)

I was looking for a knife sharpening service that wasn't automated by a machine like the ones you…read moredid in a hardware store, and came across Grant in Glen Ellyn. I needed a cleaver and a chef's knife sharpened on a weekend afternoon and called Grant to see if I needed to make an appointment. Fortunately he was able to take my knives right away and sharpened them in less than 10 minutes while I waited outside. He even removes some of the surface rust I had on my cleaver for me that I didn't notice. For $10/knife, it's a little ok the high end, but service was nice and I feel like I've got a new set of knives!

Grant at Custom Edge has been sharpening my knives for a couple of years and always does a Great…read moreJob! We love the quality of his work. If you need sharp knives this is your guy!

Knife Doc

(1 review)

Evan was amazing to work with! My knives are sharper now than when I got them new! If you are an at…read morehome foodie like me, you need to keep your tools sharp, and Knife Doc is the way to go!

From the owner: Knife Doc offers high quality knife sharpening with fast turn around. 25% off all first time…read morecustomers! Your knives will be picked up, sharpened, and delivered within 24 hours.

Blade Artes

(3 reviews)

Amazing service and quality results!!! Brendon was super knowledgeable about knives/sharpening and…read moreextremely affordable. He spent the time to explain his approach to each type of knife/steel and was honest about which knives actually needed to be sharpened and which were sharp enough. He even came to my house to do the sharpening in his work van, so it was a time saver/convenient too. I would highly recommend!!

I was most impressed with the repair and sharpening of my knives. Fast and reasonably priced.read more

John's Sharpening Service and Cutlery

(43 reviews)

Took my knives to be sharpened. Would rather have my knives sharpened vs replacing them…read more Quality service at a great price. Turnaround time was about 2 days. No complaints at all.

Great place to buy knives and have them sharpened. Family owned and great service. Also excellent…read moreadvice on knives.

Northwestern Cutlery

4.7

(231 reviews)

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The store is well stocked. The techs were friendly,…read moreefficient and skilled. I'll definitely be back.

I've been going to Northwestern Cutlery for years. Over generations of ownership, the service has…read morebeen outstanding. Never anything but the friendliest and most knowledgeable service, especially on the topic of kitchen knives. I dont know if I've ever seen a larger selection of kitchen knives ANYWHERE. We had our knives sharpened again this week, and once again, they were done beautifully at a very fair price. I've always brought in a range of knives, from very good quality to pathetically cheap, and they have always taken good care of them all. No judgment or attitude about bringing in less fancy knives. Now that they are in the larger space, it's even more enjoyable to browse at the vast supply of kitchen gadgets while waiting for knives to be sharpened.

Rich's Sharpening

(3 reviews)

Very professional and courteous service. I took my knives and scissors for home use to him - great…read morejob!

Thanks Rich. Our 20 year old Wusthof knifes finally needed a refresh. Rich did an excellent job and…read morewe are thrilled with the results. Thanks for the attention to detail and care. See you again to be sure

Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor

(756 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

(398 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.

I live in Florida and my brother lives in Plainfield I'll . We needed someone to tear down and…read moreremove a fence and deck. I worked with one of the owners over the phone by texting . She was prompt in her replies and very helpful . She got the job done right away. Lucky for us they had an opening. Price was right and they cleaned up exceptionally well. I would love to have a company like that in Florida .

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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The Art of Sharp website (knifesharpeningbyhand dot com) says they will reopen by the end of 2022…read more Frank passed away in February 2022, and his son is in training to take over the business. Looking forward to continuing to support this small, local business and havung my kitchen knives sharpened here.

I came across The Art of Sharp searching online for an affordable mail-in knife sharpening service…read morein the midst of Covid-19. I was pleased to find Frank's service was recommended and located not far from where I live. That way I wouldn't have to wait on or have the expense of mailing. His informative website further confirmed my interest as pricing was straightforward and affordable. In addition, his background and level of training (with connections to Japan) looked quite substantial. He seems to approach knife sharpening as something he finds intrinsically compelling as an art, beyond just a business. When I called regarding his services, he was very friendly and flexible schedule-wise as far as when I could drop off my four knives. It took only a day to get them done and the price was very affordable. I'm assuming it was his wife who met me at their door both times. She was agreeable to work with. In all, I highly recommend this no-nonsense service. As expected, my blades were dramatically and affordably improved and I won't need to invest in a high-end forged blade any time soon.

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