I came across Budlong Southern Chicken after discovering my favorite chicken spot relocated…read more From the moment I arrived the staff was friendly. She greeted us and didn't rush us as we looked through the menu. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and clean. I arrived closer to them opening so there were ample sitting available. Based on the inside they can accommodate a variety of group sizes. The vibe of the restaurant helped them get to five stars. They were playing a lot of classic 2000s music. For a moment I forgot I wasn't at a karaoke bar when a few of my favorites played. I ordered the mac-n-cheese & two drumsticks meal. I have a rule that I always order the mac-n-cheese if someone has it one the menu. Since I was dining-in a staff member brought the food to my table. The chicken looked delicious and the mac-n-cheese looked a little iffy. The chicken of course was delicious. It was a perfect mix of crispy and juicy. I was nervous to try the mac-n-cheese but I was blown away. It was a bright orange color so I thought it would give Kraft mac-n-cheese but it didn't. I ended up eating everything on my plate! Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I can easily see myself coming back when I'm in the area. It's a good vibe and the food was delicious.

Ok, first impressions from walking in the door. If you post a sign on the front door targeting LAW…read moreENFORCEMENT, you might as well just post a sign saying you hate Police. I'm a Cop, I expect no discounts. I just want to be treated like everyone else. I ordered my food and handed the server an extra $20 and said I needed tip money since she looked confused. She handed me two $10's. I asked her to break it down more so she handed me two 5's and a $10, might have been a language issue. I ordered the chicken sandwich, hush puppies and green beans. Everything seasoned perfectly. I sat down at a table by the front door waiting for the food, table was sticky. I usually don't care but that sign on the front door was still on my mind. Food was very good, wanted to support a local small business. Really thought that sign was not cool. Good luck.

Pleasantly surprised. Limited allergy information on menus, but waitresses knew her stuff. I listed…read moremy sensitivities and she was able to recommend a salad and olive oil with vinegar as a dressing. She even listed the ingredients in the salad to be sure I was okay with it. This was very much appreciated! People in my party that ordered other food loved it. Kept hearing good things about the crepes. Others enjoyed ordering hot chocolate in a wine glass. It looked delicious. Wish I was able to grab a picture. I would highly recommend this spot

I walked into this bar needing to use the restroom. There was no sign anywhere saying it was for…read morecustomers only. Out of respect, I offered the bartender, Maria, a $20 tip just for letting me use the restroom--but she refused, even after I held the money up in plain view of the security camera. It was clear she was on some kind of power trip. A few people, who seemed to be friends of the owner, told me I should just buy a drink first--but again, I was never even given the chance. I wasn't causing trouble, I was trying to be courteous. The way I was treated was completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Won't ever be coming back, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who values basic decency. Couldn't try the food because the bartender didn't give the opportunity.

This is the closest bagel sandwich shop to me, and I'm definitely not complaining! I usually go for…read morea classic BEC on a sesame bagel and will sometimes add scallion or chili crunch cream cheese (both delicious!) There are times where the bacon doesn't necessarily taste the most fresh, like it's been sitting out for a little bit, but otherwise I always enjoy my sandwiches from here.

BEWARE of this shop…read more Mediocre bagel that was too expensive. Sketchy ownership. Much improvement needed.

This was a very special experience. Chef Clark and Chef Kim know good food. They develop delightful…read moreideas, they serve you stories and memories you'll make and stories and memories you'll think of every time you take a bite, and they truly live this life. Parachute was incredible, and Anelya is just as spectacular. It had been on my list to dine for a while, and my husband and I finally had the chance to go. Imagine my delight when I saw Chef Kim on America's Culinary Cup. What a bright mind, and everything she delivered had immense talent behind it. Together, these chefs bring what you can experience in a meal to new heights. So it should come as no surprise that every bite at Anelya was just as good as expected. From the roe tart to the pampushky, to the varenyky, to the kyiv, and the honey cake, every single bite was a dream. This is a must visit, and one you'll want to make multiple times. Chef Clark and Chef Kim, thank you for bringing this special place to Chicago.

Had dinner with friends at this spot we've been eager to try for a while! Overall, it was a solid…read moreexperience with excellent service--the staff changed our plates frequently--and a quiet atmosphere that made it very easy to catch up and talk. The Food: Marinated Mushrooms (white wine, mustard seed): Hands down my favorite dish! Packed with incredible flavor. Trout Roe Tart (chive cream cheese, fresh wasabi): Delicious! Loved the fresh pop of the trout roe paired with the tangy cream cheese. Potato Pancakes (sea buckthorn jam, feta): Really good--perfect texture with a great balance of savory and sweet. Holubtsi (short-rib stuffed cabbage rolls, pearl barley, tomato demi-glace): Tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Varenyky (sauerkraut-filled dumplings, chanterelles, walnut-mushroom sauce): A tasty, classic dish. Crayfish Deviled Eggs: Good flavor, though the crayfish portion felt smaller than pictured online and they were a bit heavy on the filling. Pampushky (Ukrainian garlic bread): Decent, but slightly denser and less soft than expected. Salo (cured pork lardo, garlic): A bit disappointing--mostly fat without much depth of flavor. Chicken Kyiv & Pork Ribs: Both proteins were noticeably dry and relied heavily on their sauces (though the apricot glaze on the ribs was very tasty). Dessert: We tried both the Napoleon and the Medovyk (honey cake). The Napoleon was the standout winner--crisp, balanced, and delicious! One final thing I just had to say, the price of 1 small bottle of Diet Coke was $7, I think that's highway robbery!

Totally 100% vegan, but I heard they were closing before the end of November…read more We came here on a Friday night around 5pm. They do allow children and have live shows at night. I got a beer, Maplewood IPA, and vegan nachos with "beef". They were very wet, they also had mixed greens on top which were nice but weird. For my main meal I got a fried chicken sandwich which had tempeh as the protein. It was very thick and dense but tasty. It came with French fries. My partner got a sour beer, and a chicken parm sandwich with French fries. He reported his was also very thick / dense.

7/4/2026,They are permanently closed for a reason. See owner's comments. Customers are always…read moreright. Update from 4/28/2025 review, The Geo ?? had the most piss poor attitude from the beginning of my 1st transaction to this one. He started to gaslighting me that i was arguing(trying to make a scene)when I attempted to educate him on the reward program. I really kinda like a few things I On my 1st visit before I left the drink, I forgot to alert him that I wanted light ice so My drink, he mumbled that all he could do was pour out some of the ice. So that was very cold of him. He was rushing for no reason. I also witnessed the same crappy service without another young lady, maybe some woman hurt him, and he's taking it out on us women :( The service is a concern it makes the entire experience extremely cold and not worth the overpriced items. The only dessert they have is the cookie Everything else tastes like big ass globs of peanut butter. Yuck. Not sure how you're still open. People must be really desperate. I am retiring from this place. I would prefer Visiting "My Pie" Visit date 4/26/25 Saturday

Gosh, haven't been here in forever, but I was having drinks with a vegetarian friend and we needed…read morea bite to eat. This place is the same as it ever was, and I couldn't be happier to see it. It's got the same old booths and the same old diner counter and the same old neon sign on the back wall. I got the crispy spicy chicken sandwich and my friend got the chicken fried steak. We went on a Tuesday and they do half off wings, so we got bbq wings. Everything was awesome. The sweet potato fries were really good. The sandwich was good. The steak was great. The wings were crispy and the sauce was delicious. On the way out I got the cookie dough peanut butter shake to go because honestly, you have to. So glad to visit this local treasure again. I'll be back!

Food: great spot for vegan! Keep in mind that most vegan proteins are highly processed food and if…read moreyou are not used to it it might trigger some unwanted reactions Service: very friendly, great to go with friends. Ambience is casual, like a diner. Value: good value.

My family came here on a Saturday morning for breakfast. We walked here from my sister-in-law's…read morecondo nearby. We made reservations ahead of time, although the restaurant wasn't slammed when we arrived. There was never that much of a crowd so you could have walked in. The indoor seating is decent, but you really want to sit in the nice outdoor patio area. We were seated promptly and brought the menus. There is a good mixture of options for breakfast. Not surprisingly, the breakfast menu features a latin flair. I got breakfast tacos based on the recommendation of the waiter. They were good, but not amazing. I did really enjoy the hashbrowns, they were fantastic. Everyone in our group liked their food, the waiter was nice, and the service was prompt. Overall though the food was just fine and somewhat forgettable. This is a spot I wouldn't mind going to if I was close by, but I wouldn't travel out of my way to visit it.

We went here early on a Saturday morning for breakfast and were seated right away. Their breakfast…read morewas amazing but what really stood out were their rosemary hashbrowns. I'd go back again just for those. The candied bacon BLT was bomb too.

The best Korean food in Chicago. The dishes like galbi, bibimbap, pajeon all have the special home…read morecooked meal" comfiness. The samgyetang will revitalize your soul. Get a shot of ginseng wine and feel your inner self become at peace. Lovely, kind folks behind the counter, call ahead and make a res because this place gets very busy at meal time. Smaller venue so you'll hear the neighbors talk about how good the dishes are. Very homey.

This meal was so comforting to eat. I haven't had authentic Korean food in a loooong time. This…read morecute mom and pop shop deserves all the love. Spicy rice cakes: Some of the best I've had. The consistency of the rice cakes were perfect. Not too spicy. Adding cheese elevated the taste! Seafood pancake: I almost always order this whenever its on the menu cause its my favorite. Its huge by the way so great for sharing! Ginseng milkshake: So refreshing and light! Def get this for the summer! Cha-Oreum Samgye Tang: I believe this is the Korean version of chicken soup. A simple soup loved by many. This would be great to eat when sick. However, the broth was lacking alot of flavor despite me adding alot of salt and pepper. Chicken was very tender. Han-Ah-Reum Bulgogi dolsot: Get this!!! Super delicious and flavorful. And if you love glass noodles, this soup is for you!