It was our first time trying Salad House in Lakeview and we were really happy we took the drives…read morethere. The salads were super flavorful and delish, everything tasted fresh, and the service was quick. Love that the food is made to order too. One thing I'd suggest... order one of the Specialty Salads and just add extra ingredients if you want more. Doing the "Make Your Own" option can end up costing a lot more. Definitely coming back again!

Had a really nice experience at Salad House overall. The staff was genuinely friendly and…read morewelcoming, which immediately made the visit feel pleasant. The restaurant itself was very clean, bright, and well-maintained, and the space just felt fresh and inviting. We tried a mix of dishes including the Green Goddess Salad, Thai Peanut Salad, Greek Salad, Roasted Vegetables Salad, and the Santa Fe Wrap. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying, and the portions were great for a meal that feels light but still filling. The Green Goddess dressing was honestly the standout for me, super creamy, flavorful, and so good. Overall, such a solid option when you are craving something fresh and lighter. Definitely a place I would come back to.

Wowowow Kala lived up to all the hype I've heard about it!…read more I ordered from door dash & it was still good when it got to my apartment. The grilled veggies and shrimp were soooo good but the frozen greek yogurt stole the show. IT WAS SO GOOD. This was not fake frozen yogurt like froyo. This was legit frozen yogurt. Perfectly tart and creamy and not super sweet at all. The cherries and pistachios on top were amazing and added a saltiness that went great with the yogurt. Cannot wait to order from here again

Best Greek spot in town!…read more The food is so flavorful and delicious. We started off with the zucchini and it was paired with feta and I believe a yogurt sauce. You order on your phone online and they bring the food to your table and the water glasses are self service. Our food came out fairly quick. I ordered the shrimp bowl with half salad and half rice and it was delicious. Everything tasted very fresh and the sauces paired perfectly with the shrimp. We grabbed a quick dinner before heading to the Cubs game and we left very satisfied. Will be coming back here the next time I'm in town!

Was looking for a light lunch option after coming from an appointment. This place was packed with…read moreboth uber/doordash orders and people stopping in. It seems like they were short staffed because I only saw two people working the line. With the understanding of how busy it was, I wasn't too pressed about timing. I ordered the Greek salad and added grilled chicken. It was really tasty and if I found myself in the neighborhood again feeling a salad, I would come back.

Something happened between photos of sizable round bowls overflowing with gorgeous salads and the…read moretiny lunchables-size box of boring salad bits and chicken sold as "Mezza Crunch." Nothing was crunchy or made me feel the price was worth the nearly $15 I paid. The word mezza does mean small bites, but this is ridiculous. I'm looking around at other diners and what they're eating, and yeah...I got fooled big time. They need photos by each meal so I can decide just how tragic their little salads are for the amount of money they want for each. Nice clean place, though.

Tuesday I went to the Blue Door Kitchen and Garden Restaurant at 52 West Elm Street for the first…read moretime. I expected great things from this place and I was not disapointed. From the minute I walked in I was greated by a pleasant staff and was happy to see that this beautiful place was elegant and yet relaxed. I felt at home. We went to the second floor privated room and I was in awh at the wonderful flowers and decorations that adorned the after Wedding lunch. The 25 people in our party were all impressed and relaxed. We were given several options from the menu. I tried the butter milk fried chicked breasts eggs benefict. This was so crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside and was adorned with hollandaise sauce. OMG just perfect. All of this was made possible by one of the best servers I have every dealt with. Her name is Marija who made the whole event flow perfectly. Great management. I intend to return here and let others know.

This place is adorable! We got to sit on the patio which I adored. Looks perfect for a bridal /…read morebaby shower brunch. I had a Cobb salad which was delicious, just the right amount of dressing, it was so fresh and perfect on this hot day. My hubby had the omelette which came with a little side salad of greens and apple slices. The service was good, food was good and ambience was good. If you're looking for a cute brunch spot in the area I'd check it out.

This place was a very happy find! In the area, with a large group, looking for a pizza spot and…read moresome of us didn't want pizza and this literally was across the street. We bopped in and little to our surprise, it was the best decision we made all day. I got the shawarma bowl with gryo and the garlic sauce fries and wow, everything was to die for. I wish I wasn't just visiting Chicago so this place was more accessible to me everyday. But I fear i'd go broke if this was in my city. This is a great quick lunch option especially if visiting the zoo/park/beach area. Everything felt light, fresh, and healthy. It felt a little pricey for me but it's Chicago so it may be normal so take that as you will but for how delicious and the amazing ingredients it's worth it. Especially that dang pink sauce on the fries....you've got to get the garlic sauce fries if you check this place out. Some of the most beautiful and tasty fries i've ever had! The atmosphere is cute and bright too. A happy place to eat lunch and hang out in! I'm not from Chicago so i'm already missing this place! Add to your "must try" list for sure!

Thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast at Evette's! Incredible…read morebreakfast sandwich, unique hasbrown waffle shaped exterior, loaded with thick, perfectly cooked bacon. Loved the chimichuri and spicy mayo combo on this. The halloumi tacos were also a hit, flavors paired very well and ingredients tasted fresh. Staff were all extremely kind! Smaller storefront with a couple of tables inside and out.

We found Ema on Yelp. Ema was busy and we didn't have reservations, but we were seated immediately…read more We enjoyed a delicious kebab and a kafta entree. The star of the meal is the Crispy Mushroom appetizer. Great lunch experience. I highly recommend Ema! Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

We had a fantastic experience at Emma after exploring downtown Chicago. We made reservations inside…read morebut decided to sit outside because of the weather. Heads up - you're basically sitting in the road on some of these patio tables. We had amazing service walking through and explaining the menu. The food came out at a good pace and we genuinely enjoyed each bit. With so much great food in Chicago it's hard to commit to coming back to any one place but Ema deserves a spot on the list. Best bites - hamachi and roast avocado

Was craving a burger and a beer and with such a cool name, how could I not check this place out! I…read moresat at the bar around 5pm and it wasn't very busy. They played good music and wasn't too loud. You could easily carry on a conversation or , like me, continue listening to a podcast. By the time I finished, the place was completely full and a bit noisy, but not bad. I started out with a 10oz Birds of Prey Pilsner. It was very nice. Light and crisp and very easy to drink. I followed that up with Melodious Maibock and ordered the CBG burger with fries. I didn't have lunch so I dove right in and forgot to snap a photo. It was a very good smash burger. It was cooked well and I really liked the combination of pickled onion and caramelized onion. I didn't see it until later but you can add bacon. As much as I loved this burger, bacon would totally take it up a notch! I started chatting with the bartender about their different beers and decided to have the Super Melodious Jalapeño Maibock with the burger. It's soooo different, but in a good way. It paired so well with the burger. You get green bell pepper on the nose and a hint of it on the palate. When you swallow you get a little heat at the back of the throat. It was so good! Great bar. Great food. Great beer. Go check them out!

Crushed by Giants provided good eats, atmosphere, and even better brews. Came here multiple times…read moreand each time ordered the beer flight--for me, there wasn't a bad beer in the lot and it was a great way to have a little of this and a little of that! Bar service can get a little backed up depending on how crowded the place is...one time I was there, the bar was so crowded that I couldn't flag down a server long enough to place a food order so, before I left, I placed my food order to go using the mobile route. Whatever, I didn't care. I'm pretty chill. Anyway, burger was still good when I walked it back to my hotel. When the place isn't slammed, service is like night and day and the place is a bit more quiet. Pop on in if you want to try some good beer, a tasty burger or other pub fare.

First off the customer service here is the best I've ever experienced at a sweetgreens. I ordered…read moremy normal harvest bowl with substitutions and added salmon and it was just absolutely delicious. I am a huge fan of sweetgreens. Please come and create your own adventure.

(Kari's Rating 9.25/10)…read more This is one of my favorite salad chains, and I'm also including everything from Cava to Freshii. What is 63 it's a little bit a criminal that my salad ends up being like $25 every time, but I do get two meals out of it. I like to say that this location is nice because it's not in the loop so people that are working from home can you come here and it's not too busy. My only complaint is sometimes if you do order from the mobile app the portions are much smaller. I always get the modified Shroomami and I do quinoa instead of the purple rice. The river rice isn't bad, but sometimes it's a little bit overcooked and soggy. It does depend on what time of day you go to this location how fresh everything is, so if you care about that, I would go sooner than later. To save myself some money, sometimes I bring my own tomatoes from home, so it doesn't count as a topping. But, overall, I do like this location compared to most!