Matthew Gordon: Excellent service and good food, but the wait is a monster. 45 minutes turned into 90. Bring a snack for the line ride.
Nora Roslan: Such a good place for breakfast/brunch! Delicious foods, good ambiance, friendly staff and quick service 😊 definitely i will come back again!
Andreas Kleiner: Great value. Friendly staff that makes you want to come back for seconds.
2. Portage Grounds
8.9
5501 W Irving Park Rd (at N Linder Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Portage Park · 30 tips and reviews
Shannon Crummy: I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening! Friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, well-brewed Intelligentsia coffee, and close to home! I'll be back. Go check it out for yourself! :)
Marikit Robles: Friendly staff, good coffee and tea, and I love how they have a quiet room w/ comfy chairs! I can tell this business is gonna go far! Portage Park neighborhood is definitely stepping their game up :)
CJ Foodie: Very nice place. With amazing coffee and friendly staff! Great addition to portage park! 💗💗💗
3. Beatrix
8.9
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 234 tips and reviews
Joe Simpkins: awesome bar staff. super friendly - lots of helpful suggestions. Fresh local food and drinks. A must stop, especially if you stay at the aloft. try the blueberry tom collins!
Rick Gray: Great atmosphere, friendly staff and impressive food. The turkey, sweet potato and greens "neatloaf" was amazing.
Kristin Lukowski: Delicious brunch options, many gluten-free friendly. Attentive waiter kept my coffee mug full. Delicious baked goods to take home. Funky, airy decor. All in all, a great experience.
4. Eleven City Diner
8.9
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 299 tips and reviews
Hayley Hochstettler: This place is incredible. Friendly service, incredible food, and the owner loves this place and his customers. Come here anytime and in any mood
Roosevelt Collection: Great breakfast served all day. Authentic Jewish Deli, known for friendly service and Homemade Matzo Ball Soup. Try “Ruben’s Rueben Sandwich” – named after the Owner, who is also an RC resident!
Mary Goldstein: French(?) toast---Challah bread--almost as good as NY diners. Super friendly professional staff. Def a return!
5. Thompson Chicago
9.1
21 E Bellevue Pl (Rush), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Gold Coast · 20 tips and reviews
Kei Maruyama: Friendly and professional staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Nice location. Overall great experience!
Bathilda H: Cute blonde at the front desk, Kylie (?) is friendly and helpful!
Sus29: Excellent service, friendly staff beautiful, very comfortable bed and spacious rooms!! Get the corner king room!!
7. Sidetrack
9.0
3349 N Halsted St (btwn Roscoe & Buckingham), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lake View East · 157 tips and reviews
zoomvacations.com: Come to Sidetrack for friendly people, a nice open space, and the best videos in the country!
Evan Mavrommatis: One of the best bars in Chicago, friendly staff, good drinks and music. Just beware of queeny bitches who will literally steal the seat from under you!
J. Chicago: this is the premier gay bar for a reason. great videos, friendly staff, strong drinks. only complaint is that they don't have daily drink specials. at least there is never a cover!
Ricky Sherrill: Great rooms, friendly service, and gadget friendly. Be sure to download their App beforehand to take advantage of some cool stuff.
Paresh M: Friendly staff and fun rooms. I like the sheep in the shower :)
Nathan Donaldson: It was an amazing place to stay, all trcked out the virgin way the way virgin do. Amazing staff and friendly and inviting
12. Osmium Coffee Bar
9.0
1117 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Clifton Ave & N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 42 tips and reviews
Ryan: Dark Matter's new Belmont location. Get it! Outstanding coffee, friendly staff, comfortable.
Althea Campbell: OMG. A diamond in the rough. Osmium possess a relaxed eclectic coffee bar experience. Friendly staff.
C Rey: Best coffee bar in the city. Ice coffee on tap in summer. Pour overs at the ready in winter. Great espresso and drip at all times. Baristas are super friendly and knowledgable. Come and stay awhile!
Elton Bronzeli: We came to the tour, but when we sat at the tap room we decide to stay. The staff is very friendly and welcome. The beers and food are amazing.
Melvin Mcentee: Great food, wide lagunitas beer selection and friendly staff.
Kay Burnett: Good burger (and other) lunches, generous tasting, friendly staff. All in all a jovial crowd.
Kevin E.: Get the fresh made salsa (made by the owner's mother)! Looks like a corner store. Acts like a full on grocery. Good beer selection. Super friendly staff!
Aaron Keefner: Don't see a beer you like? Ask Junior to order it and he'll almost always oblige. Excellent craft beer selection and friendly staff.
Amber Lee: Great beer and decent produce. Junior is super friendly. If you live in Humboldt, throw him your business. The customer service is more than worth it.