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“Delicious fresh Thai cuisine. Staff is friendly and the space is beautiful!“

“Great food and cocktails!“

“I loved this place! Excellent food and service. Very friendly atmosphere. Store front is well lit and nicely organized. Our table was clean. The plates were very nice.
Only room for improvement may just be deep cleaning aspects. Otherwise, I will be coming back for the authentic food!“

“I highly recommend Manchamanteles Restaurant! My dining experience was exceptional from start to finish. The food was outstanding, with each dish expertly prepared and presented. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we felt welcome. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for any occasion. I will definitely be returning when in town!“

“Very yummy 🥰❤️👍 อร่อยมากๆคะรสเด็ดไทยแท้“

“Family friendly restaurant with food choices for everyone but the made fresh pasta was the best part!“

“The most amazing seafood rolls on the planet. Convenient and delicious. Anytime you're looking to treat yourself WHILE AT WORK, Luke's is a great place to duck in and pick up food or sit down and eat with such fast service from the lobster team“

“Wonderful all around. Great service. Great food. Nice decor. Perfect street parking“

“First and foremost, the staff is hands down the best! Literally the friendliest staff I’ve ever encountered! And I’ve tried a few things on the menu and nothing has been a let down. Usually I regret straying from “the usual” but I never do here. The crab rangoon is the best I’ve ever had, the wings surprised me with how tasty and well cooked they were, the basil chicken egg rolls were bomb (so is the basil chicken over rice), and the Khao Soi is a best seller for a reason!“

“Soups & Scoops is a charming little spot with a great mix of comfort and fun. The soups are hearty and flavorful — perfect for a chilly day — and the ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of creative flavors. The staff are friendly and always willing to offer samples or suggestions. The place has a cozy, hometown vibe that makes you want to come back. My only small gripe is that seating can be limited during peak times. Otherwise, it’s a delightful spot for a satisfying meal and a sweet treat!“

“Loved the Sour Rye Soup. Would recommend to anyone“

“Delicious Mediterranean food with rich flavors and fresh ingredients. Everything was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Great atmosphere and friendly service. Highly recommended!. I had chicken kabob and chicken shawarma. Was a good find for Logan square.“

“Did the karaoke party - - family style food first then karaoke. The crab rangoon is very good as well as the garlic green beans. The orange chicken head very orange-y. Also came with vegetable egg rolls, vegetable fried rice, sushi, dumplings. I thought the rest of the food was just ok but I'd be willing to go back to try food specifically that I prefer and could order. It's byob but he supplies ice and there is liquor on site. Jimmy creates such a lively, fun vibe!!! Definitely an experience!“

“the food and the atmosphere and experience“

“From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for a treat—but I had no idea just how satisfying it would be. Let’s start with the French toast: golden, fluffy, and kissed with just the right amount of cinnamon and sweetness. It was perfection on a plate—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with fresh fruit and syrup that made each bite better than the last. Next up? A wholesome egg white omelette that didn’t skip a beat on flavor. Packed with vibrant veggies and just the right amount of seasoning, it was light, fresh, and oh-so-satisfying. And that’s just scratching the surface. The service was warm, the vibe was cozy yet elevated, and every dish was crafted with care. From start to finish, this brunch felt like a hug on a plate. Whether you’re a fellow foodie, a brunch aficionado, or just looking for your next go-to spot, add this one to your list. Trust me—your taste buds will thank you.“

“If you love ginger and a crispy noodle, Penny's Noodle Shop has the best Lad Nar from the city to the burbs. Nothing else like it. The light sauce has ginger, carrots and broccoli and is consistently amazing! Best when dining in but take out good too. Take noodles on the side for takeout and mix it up at home. Delicious every time.“

“Jesteście Mega! Dziękuje bardzo za super obsługę (w szczególności Patrycja!) i świetną opcję odebrania zakupow na parkingu podczas tego ciężkiego dla nas wszystkich okresu! Jestem bardzo wdzięczna i serducho się cieszy że na stole wielkanocnym będą pyszności z waszego sklepu 🐣🥰“

“Wok Dong on is phenomenal! It’s a Colombian and Chinese fusion place. I’m talking tostones and egg rolls! Along with Fish à la plancha. And Wonton and Chicken Latin soup. I am so glad to have found this place. The food is fresh and you can tell that the owner is proud of what he’s serving. He’s from Colombia and the business has been open for about 6 months. I highly recommend! It does have parking in the back in case you can’t find any on the street! Just thought I’d shout out a small business with great food!

And the music is fire.“

“My husband and I just moved in and absolutely love the food! they have a broad menu with delicious options, it is made with love and the people who work here are so patient and kind. Highly recommend!🤗“

“Alejandra: I often go here for dinner Sunday nights with my 9 year old son! I was attended by Johanna and Max, they went above and beyond to make sure that everything was great at our table! Thank you for such a nice service!

Oliver: I go here on Sundays like my mom um well today Max and Johanna were the best but when I got to my table people were sitting there but the hostess took us to a table witch was good thank god.but I heard them say there was a mango icee but I did not see it on the menu so idk how that if that’s new but they have great service and there the best.“

“Visited this establishment today after reading so many positive reviews and I was not disappointed! The Beef Sausage was very flavorful & fulfilling and the Corn Beef panini was good also. I absolutely loved the decor that displayed our beautiful legends and heros. Customer service, 10 out of 10 ! Will definitely support them again.“

“I am so happy we stopped here instead of some other options in the area. Their shop is adorable, staff is so kind and helpful, and most importantly the food is FRESH AND DELICIOUS! So authentic. The tea? Not too sweet like those shops who cater to the kids (no offense). I live so far but being that Pho has been a huge pregnancy craving of mine, I will be back! Again and again! The pho tai nam was the bomb and my cousin got the chicken pho! Both blew us out of the water.“

“Passed by this place 100 times and finally decided to give it a try. Kept it safe with my 1st time order and tried the chicken pad Thai and the crab Rangoon. It was amazing!! So flavorful it packed a punch in every bite! I got medium spicy and it was the perfect amount of heat, food was fresh and came fast, no long wait times. I will definitely be trying more of their menu! Pleasantly surprised, you have returning customer for life! Great Thai Restaurant in the neighborhood!!“

“I lived in Hyde Park from 1999-2012 and The Snail was always our favorite. I’m back in town for the week and saw that they were still open, so I ordered myself some drunken noodle and had a little picnic at The Point. It was the same lovely owner handing me my food and the noodles were even better than I remembered. I almost cried, my food was so good! Thank you!“

“Good shusi and also lots of other Japanese dishes. Pleasant service.“

“Plenty Goods is what happens when “healthy” stops being a trend and starts being a standard.

This is nutrient-dense food that actually tastes incredible. Bold flavors. Thoughtful ingredients. Zero compromise. You leave feeling energized, clear, and like you just did something very right for your body — without sacrificing an ounce of joy.

They aren’t riding the wellness wave. They are the wellness wave. Every bowl, smoothie, and plate feels intentional — crafted to nourish, restore, and genuinely fuel you.

In a world full of buzzy health spots, Plenty Goods is the real deal. An absolute asset to the neighborhood and the gold standard for food that feeds your body and your life.

10/10. No notes.“

“Absolutely love this place! I work nearby so I come often for lunch. The soups are great and I really appreciate that they offer free samples of whatever you want to try. There's always a wide variety too - veggie, meat, seafood, creamy, tomato-y, whatever you're in the mood for. The employees here are always super nice and give great customer service as well. The lunch rush gets busy sometimes but you can tell they're all working hard and trying to get orders out as quickly as possible. I've only ever gotten the soup so I can't speak to other menu items, but if you're a soup fan this is definitely the place to be.“

“Everything was wonderful! Let’s start off with the service. I wasn’t very familiar with the different types of sauces and they offered me a sample of each to try in order to help me to decide which sauce to select for my meal. Everything came out fast, and the staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and efficient. NOEL AND JOVANA were SUPERB! They showed us pictures of everything and explained all of the options and we really enjoyed the food. It was very good. Everything was cooked perfectly, well seasoned, but not over seasoned, but still light. We live in the neighborhood and will definitely come back again. Everything was fantastic!“

“Got two soups and sliced beef shank delivered. Everything was tasty and packaged well — like some ramen joints, they have the soup in the bowl with a tray insert that separates the noodles and toppings, preventing them from getting soggy on the way to your house.

The seafood noodle had plenty of seafood toppings, plus pickled mustard greens and half of a braised egg. The Taiwanese beef noodle was the best I’ve had in Chicago so far, including Taiwanese-specific restaurants. Came with pickled veg, a good portion of beef, and half of a soy sauce braised egg.

Would totally get delivery from here again“

“I had the pleasure of talking with Marisela behind the bar and loved her service! She was very attentive and kind, never left me without an empty drink and made sure she supported her other bartender. Hands down awesome experience before catching my flight.“

“Made a few orders for work holiday parties earlier this month. The pricing was great, the owner was very personable and professional, and the best part was the tamales were delicious. Our shop and office staff devoured 6 dozen in less than 20min. Definitely coming back for more.“

“Coco Vietnamese is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Christine and Yen is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Amazing Bahn mi. Must come back. 10/10.“

“The best goulash and meat products.They do smoke the sausage and salmon here. Steaks are high quality, aged well.

Vegetarian options: Stuffed peppers with rice and vegetables, delicious cabbage,Feta goat cheese .

Parking: They have free parking on the side, and paid parking right by their entrance.“

“I liked almost everything about Egg Harbor Cafe until I heard Stephanie who was there for 9 years had left the company. How do lose such an awesome employee like her? It's beyond my comprehension. Our DG Breakfast Group has moved to The Baked Apple Breakfast Co. Our group numbers 7! Big mistake!!!“

“It’s the jerk wrap for me!! So good! My uber eats lunch is always on point when I order from you all. Thank you! Highly recommend!“

“Went there yesterday for dinner had the best nachos ever for an appetizer The guacamole was the best guacamole it was incredible really love the salsa and I would have to say that was the best chicken quesadillas I ever had at a restaurant And the waitress we had was great she was super nice and very helpful when we had questions we would be definitely coming back :)“

“They have the best Chinese food down. I always get the string beans and the sesame chicken. It’s so delicious.“

“Recently opened in my neighborhood. excellent egg rolls and crispy fried egg noodles with beef. Will definitely be back once we can eat in.“

“Amazing!!! Just loved the food.“

“After a day of hiking within the Indiana Dunes National Park, my friends and I came here under the recommendation of one of us within the crew who was from Korea, referencing this establishment as her favorite Korean restaurant in Chicago, and it did not disappoint. We ordered some dishes that I normally wouldn't order in Korean restaurants, and it was the right move.

I am certain that the fact we were hungry played a role in elevating the taste for us, but everything to me tasted good. The free pancakes were too oily for me, and the free banchan was good in the most standard manner. The short ribs (galbi) didn't have enough salt on it, but had enough pepper which helped preserve some of the taste. Since it was Korean beef short ribs, I was already happy just having some available. These are just the dishes that I felt less passionate about relatively.

Apart from the dishes mentioned above, everything else was a hit. The charbroiled mackarel had really good flavor along with just the right level of crispiness, and adding a hint of lemon juice gave it a new level of flavor that elevated the dish even more. The pan broiled octopus dish had really tasty base sauce, which had a good amount of gochugaru and probably gochujang. I even mixed some of the base sauce with extra rice. The beef soup with ox blood contained solid blood chunks that had very good texture, and the soup itself was seasoned very well. Finally, the babyclam soup noodle wasn't too salty, and had the right type of ingredients to make this dish a very comforting experience after a long day of hikes in the winter season.

I noticed that some of the reviews mentioned that it was difficult to locate a spot. That wasn't my experience. The store was nearly empty when my friends and I arrived on a Wednesday evening at roughly 6pm, and the owner was able to point us to the round table since we had 5 people in total. He was pretty clear about a party of 4 using a rectangular table and a party of above 5 using a round table, in classic Asian grandpa fashion, and I loved it.“

“Excellent service great prices and homemade delicious food we love shopping here 😍“

“Delicious’ I had the honey vanilla iced latte with oat milk. One of a kind! 😋“

“I love the food! My favorite are the wraps! And me and my guy swear by the detox tea! It's healthy and delicious! I highly recommend it! ❤️“

“Very cozy and peaceful. The owner was there the day I visited he made me a show lavender latte and ask me to taste before leaving counter to assure it was too my liking. I had a blueberry muffin that was fresh and delightful. The service was nice the latte and muffin were delicious and it was quiet and cozy enough for me to do my work meetings. Definitely will be a regular.“

“Amazing food and amazing service! The Pork Belly is to die for!! Yummy! Everything was SO good! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“LOVE this place 😍...wish they would open one closer to me, I travel 3 hours to get my fix .. probably should move back to the area lol ..so much cheaper than the S-Way place ..and better, always crowded ..“

“Just happened into the Revival Food Court. Enjoyed a "Secret Sandwich"...featuring pork belly, duck liver mousse emmentaler cheese, mustard & arugula. Washed it down with Krombacher Pils. Fantastic Lunch. Danke! Danke schoen!“

“i absolutely love this place!! not only is the food fresh and yummy at an affordable price, but the service is always so good.

the staff here is so kind and always willing to help with any questions or modifications. i’ve been here a ton of times and every time i get my favorite dish it tastes just as good as the last time, so they are always consistent as well.

it’s a no frills little restaurant but the staff here will always treat you with kindness!“

“Awesome local spot, food always delicious, hot and fresh. Cheap and they really hook you up with the portion size! I get the lunch/dinner specials and literally save half for my next meal. Owners have always been nothing but nice to me and they work really hard so you gotta respect that. Gonna be really sad when I have to move away from this neighborhood.“

“I have been here many times and with all of the Thai food options in this neighborhood and the surrounding area, this place is the best. The food is fresh, hot, and incredibly flavorful with standard options and more regionally unique options as well. Highly recommend.“