Wonderful neighborhood place with tasty tacos. Everyone there is super friendly. If I lived in the…read morearea I would stop in regularly!

La Nueva Imagen is a mom and pop type grocery store with a small taqueria in the back . We recently…read morewent there and ordered food for my son's birthday party. The owner said he recently took over the business and was able to help us plan the amount of food to get for the party. Their grilled chicken is very good as well as their pork carnitas. We also ordered rice and their charro beans that have bacon, sausage, and chorizo. The food was reasonably priced and flavorful. I would definitely cater from them again in the future.

Love this place, great service and patties. I usually get the plantain chips and a beef patty…read more Great small business to support

West African (restaurant inside)…read more Food: Okra Stew: very filling and tasty! Spice is on the side so you can add it in to your liking. Excuse the chicken bone (got to try a sample) which was delicious!! If I wasn't going on a plane I would have bought it to go! Service: Everyone was very friendly and helpful! Didn't have to wait long! Ambiance: Inside a mini market that caters mainly towards Caribbean and African food. If you're hungry you have a choice of Jamaican (didn't have) and West African Food * I bought a Seamoss drink from the market side (in the fridge), it was very refreshing and natural!

On January 19, 2020 Mark transitioned. How he will be missed. His kindness, generosity, warm…read moregreetings, his knowledge, and of course his affordable prices will be missed. He enabled thousands, perhaps millions to eat produce otherwise not affordable in small neighborhood stores or the mega chains. Likes countless others, my husband and I traveled from Chicago to purchase gas and visit Mark's. We never knew what we would purchase, because you didn't always know what would be available. We did know that bananas would be 4#s for $1.00, apples would be .69 cents a pound, and green peppers would be 4/1.00 or 10/1.oo. We always knew we would be warmly greeted by Mark, Jessica, Debbie, and other members of his team. It was a common occurrence to hear, "Mark, what is this? How do I cook this? Can I cook this in soup?" He was always so generous in his immense knowledge of produce. He made it a point of bringing in new produce. He always put extras in your order at checkout. He always made deals when he knew how much you loved something. Many times he sent home extras I passed on to family, friends, and neighbors. Don't think people did not tell him on hundreds of occasions how much he was appreciated, but sometimes it seemed he couldn't enjoy the love because he was so immersed in keeping his store stocked and running smoothly. He was such a blessing to me, my husband, aunt, and others. Mark....now you can rest on your laurels and enjoy the love and appreciation we all had for you. Now you can replay the compliments, fleeting conversations, and testimonies shared while you were tending to your customers and staff. Thank you Mark. You are missed and loved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Blackburns

Always fun to discover what Mark has! I like variety and surprise. Staff are wonderful and like…read moretheir customers. EAT MORE VEGGIES!!

Excellent place if business,,, Excellent variety of meats and goods. A nice place to shop and that…read moreKrispy Krunchy Chicken is very Delicious !!!!!! I can't wait to eat more and more and more . Bruce W.

This place is giving scam vibes Food?Old…read moreService? Rude Honesty? Never heard of it We paid this business and when we asked for our money back the owner literally gave us a check with no money behind it and never returned what we paid Don't waste your time OR your coins here.

The newest food truck to hit the Chicago scene, chef Phillip Foss has left the kitchens of Lockwood…read moreto join the latest craze in the restaurant world. Chef Foss was there to talk with us and was very laid back. We talked a bit about social networking and such before taking off. No line, but it was the first official day, so hopefully word of mouth spreads. My co-workers and I each got the meatball sub, which he said was his favorite. Lots of cheese, very aromatic, and the bread was perfect. The inside was softened up from the sauce (but not too saucy), while the outside remained chewy. The meatballs were filling and juicy. While $8 feels like a lot for a sandwich (and it is, honestly), it was pretty darn good quality. I'll be back if he's ever in the Loop again...and if they can get their Foursquare working. I want my badges!

I'm a big fan of the food truck. So the day before I left for Chicago this week I made sure to…read morecheck out some of the food trucks driving around town. Meatyballs was my first food truck in Chicago and boy is it a tasty one. I opted to try (3) different balls (grenades) as opposed to one hero (which they call a torpedo). For about $9 they filled me up for the next few hours and tasted great. First up was the BBQ Ball...pork shoulder with red cabbage, apples and a smoky bbq sauce. Hit the spot for sure. Next I tried the MeatyBall...pork/beef combo with a cheese truffle sauce. Totally delish. Loved the sauce. Third but certainly not least was the Buff Ball. I think this one was my favorite... buffalo chicken, celery, hot sauce and crumbled blue cheese. The chicken was so soft and moist it fell apart. And the fact that they put on actual crumbly blue was a big plus (I realllly don't like creamy blue cheese dressing. Yuck) My only complaint for the MeatyBall Mobile truck is that the grenades and torpedoes aren't made right there in front of you. It looks as though they make a few dozen of each in the morning... wrap them up, label them and put them in the back of their truck (which doubles as warm oven). When I first read about the truck I was visualizing a guy with 6 pots of meatballs... all heated by water underneath ... and each sandwich made on the spot when you walk up. I know this could be time consuming... but I think it would really kick the balls up a notch. While my grenades were delish... they were messy and the bread a little soggy. Overall though a great find in the Windy City. Glad I stopped by. Definitely recommending.

This has been on my list for sometime, one of those I'll get around to it, I'm glad I finally did…read more I wish they were here years ago when I took Ogden Ave. to get to work. So be advised that this is a little out of the way, but really just a little or you can take the "L" and get off at Central Park. If you make your way to Riot Fest, you can find this easy peasy. The payoff, you get to support a jobs and teaching program. It's a partnership between Lawndale Christian Health and the Chicago Botanic Garden's Windy City Harvest. What else do you get, a bevy of freshly grown (most there) vegetables, tomatoes, lettuces, kale, radishes, peppers, beets on and on. If it's not grown on site they tell you where it came from. They had some pineapple and grapefruit, we know those weren't grown here. Pricing is very reasonable, better than you find at some of the neighborhood farmers markets. I bought a healthy bag of stuff for 16 bucks, and that includes one of their reusable tote bags for 2 bucks. So glad to see a worthwhile program that brings healthy food and a jobs program to the Lawndale neighborhood. Definitely repeatable.

I finally made it out to Farm on Ogden after contemplating a few times post completion of workouts…read moreat Lawndale Christian Fitness Center. Luckily, it was open until 6:00 PM the Saturday of my visit or I would have prolonged it until who knows when. Farm on Ogden stopped me while enroute to a restaurant the evening of my visit; offering me a much healthier choice to eat in comparison. I visited with an interest of purchasing a salad similar to one I had purchased days ago at Green Tomato Cafe, a cafe attached to Lawndale Christian Health Center. But more importantly I wanted to see what produce items were available for purchase. My introduction to Farm on Ogden was at the 2018 Lawndale 5k where it was mentioned that the proceeds from the race support the farm, which at the time I had no idea of. In time I learned about it after visits to Lawndale Christian Health Center - Fitness Center & Green Tomato Cafe. This visit felt like an adventure because rarely do I encounter or let alone visit an indoor farm. Highly intrigued by the presence of its greenhouse and aquaponics system which I will have to sign up for a tour in the future to learn about. As much as I wanted to ask questions about it at the time of my visit, the time was limited and I was quite positive that I would learn about it in the future eventually. Anything that contributes to the growth of a community by offering healthier foods, jobs, and education I am all for. And Farm on Ogden does so with its partnership with Lawndale Christian Health Center and Chicago Botanic Garden - Windy City Harvest. There are opportunities for anyone including veterans and adults with criminal backgrounds. If you drive, there are no worries about parking because it has its own private lot with street parking available as well. And if you do not drive, yet familiar with Chicago Transit Authority the farm sits right outside of CTA Central Park - Pink line making it an easy commute to-and-from. I made it no secret to one of the employees that I would be returning in the near future after what I discovered. Even though I live outside of the Lawndale community, it is heartwarming knowing that my contributions to not only Farm on Ogden, but Lawndale Christian Health Center are meaningful. ~Blessings~ Thomas G

While in the area some time ago visiting Five Guys, I couldn't help but notice Schlotzsky's sign…read moreprior to leaving the area, which had a glowing eye-catching storefront sign. I imagined it was an ice cream shop, but after checking their website, I discovered they serve oven-baked sandwiches on signature sourdough bread, gourmet pizzas, flatbreads, calzones, fresh salads and Cinnabons as well. My initial visit came unexpectedly while headed to do laundry. Schlotzsky's is located within the Illinois Medical District in a sector filled with many well-known restaurant chains. I must warn you beforehand, but it can be a painful experience finding a parking space in this tight lot, which also shares space with a Hampton Inn. I honestly thought that was a poor location for a Hampton Inn--let alone any hotel--but I guess it is a win if you are staying at the hotel itself. I was acknowledged shortly by the employee who assisted me after walking up to the counter to review the menu. After browsing the offerings listed above, I ended up ordering the veggie supreme pizza. I chose it because nothing else on the menu interested me, except for their broccoli soup. My order was completed less than 10 minutes after I placed it. During that time, I was able to thoroughly look over the menu and snap pictures of it to share on Yelp. I opted not to dine in and chose to take my order to go. While there was nothing wrong with the atmosphere, I was on my way to do laundry after visiting a nearby post office. Aside from that, the dining area appeared clean, the atmosphere was calm, and there were plenty of tables and seats available. I was really pleased with the appearance of the veggie supreme pizza; it was bigger than I expected. The gluten-free cauliflower crust was topped with sliced mushrooms, green peppers, red onions, and black olives, then sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Right before taking my first bite in between doing my laundry, I had a huge smirk on my face. It was incredibly satisfying; the toppings were evenly spread throughout, delivering the exact taste I anticipated. The first thing that hit me was the vibrant harmony of flavors. The sauce provided a savory baseline that perfectly complemented the earthy richness of the melted cheese. What truly elevated the experience, though, is the cauliflower crust. It held up beautifully under the evenly spread-out toppings, offering a delightful, crispy base that let the freshness of the veggies shine without feeling heavy. Every single bite is a balanced explosion of savory, tangy, and garden-fresh goodness. If you are unsure about what to order from the menu, look no further than the veggie supreme pizza--you will not be disappointed. Being that I had a great ordering experience, I would surely order from Schlotzsky's again whenever visiting the area. Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Food: 5 | Overall Rating: 4 ~ Live. Laugh. Love. ~ Thomas G

I ordered a veggie sandwich on jalapeño cheddar bread (8/10) and my husband ordered a chicken bacon…read moreranch calzone. (10/10). We ordered online and picked it up in the restaurant. No drive through, but parking available in the parking lot. Located in a busy area next to the medical district. Clean restaurant.

Everything on the menu is excellent. Never had a bad experience from T&G's. It's been a staple in…read morethe neighborhood for decades

This place used to be called the more appropriate "Pete's Custard Corner", and has been at the…read morecorner of 51st & Campbell since before my parents moved on that block 33 years ago. I grew up on this food. Its Greek-owned and offers gyros, but they specialize in burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Their prices used to be a steal, although in recent years the economy has forced them to be on the same level as fast food chains. I don't eat beef anymore, but I used to (don't like the taste). However, Pete's burgers were one of the last things I'd eat with beef in it. The hamburger patties are super thin, and they'll add chilli as a topping if you ask. Now I usually get the chicken pita or chicken patty - both good. Now their fries. For years they had the BEST curly fries around, but they discontinued it a while ago. However last year they introduced them again ONLY on Saturdays - better than nothing! The regular cut fries are still good and thick. Their milkshakes are really good and they always complete my meal. If you're in the neighborhood, this is the place to get your burger & fries (and milkshake).