Suggestions for Community and Government near Chicago

Monica O. • July 15, 2013I have been coming here ever since I can remember. I have mixed feelings about this branch though, the 2nd floor is the best. Lots have great audiobooks downstairs as well.

venessa t. • November 17, 2011Excellent music instruction. Wiggle worms classes are popular with the younger set. They also have regular concerts that I highly recommend, although some can be over-priced.

Bobby K. • October 23, 2014Interesting exhibits about German immigration to and culture in Chicago, plus a breathtaking view of the skyline from the terrace.

Heather D. • December 21, 2012I've been coming here for years and have never had a bad cut and color. The facials are a great value and you can buy all of your Aveda products before you leave (the tea is delicious).

Ellen S. • March 16, 2010Beautiful artwork by local artists. Buy some!

Kenneth I. • July 31, 2011Looking for volunteers. Rescues cats, dogs and rabbits ... Especially cats and rabbits!

Hillman P. • August 23, 2014New building, higher prices, especially on furniture.

Charlie R. • July 10, 2015Hey Uplift Community Academy High School, you should join Freebie! It’s pretty rad and the benefits are great for both you and me. Check it out! http://taps.io/freebie

New Life L. • July 1, 2011iPads, Kindles, and Nooks bring us all the words known to man: novels, histories, poetry, and so much more. But the tablets carried by Moses brought us some of the most important words ever written.

Jenny P. • July 18, 2012Be sure to visit the deli counter in the back to pick up some fresh feta; a dozen falafel; or a spinach-and-cheese and lamb pie (amongst others). Homemade lentil soup, too!

Autumn C. • February 2, 2020Such a fun variety of spirits & mixers that aren’t typically found. Managed to find a Sipsmith Sloe Gin I’d looked everywhere for, & several Japanese whisky.

Anne B. • August 28, 2014Best bookstore. Little expensive. Awesome events. Great people.

Rochelle M. • February 24, 2016Gnocchi is so soft! However, my favorite part was dessert. They had a great pear gelato that would be a nice summer treat.

Mindy M. • March 19, 2011Solid bar food. Love the tots and mini corn dogs.

John • November 24, 2019Sandwiches and prepped food are delicious - they also sell booze

Bitches Who Brunch M. • December 8, 2015Voted Best Sports Bar: With TVs everywhere it is perfect for the sport fanatic, but it’s friendly arcade ambiance as well as it’s diverse crowd make this the perfect place for anyone to hang out.

Lore M. • March 22, 2014The lunch special is awesome! Lots of food for little money.

Kenny U. • August 27, 2018Tasty Detroit-style pizza. Crust is crispy and the the dough is thick. Superior to Jet's pizza.

Santino R. • July 20, 2011Awesome murals inside and outside. Too bad most people can't see what's inside.

Brian C. • August 18, 2013Great urban community vegetable garden in the 💚 of Edgewater!

Gregory K. • July 30, 2015Lunch special is $2 add for fried eggs rolls and can soda or simple bottle water. Sadly they will not substitute the fried rolls for spring rolls 😕

Brandon • February 8, 2024Great coffee, great vibes and solid beer too!

Redeye Chicago • February 12, 2015We recommend the Winter Gingerbee Hot Toddy, a novel combination of Korean honey-ginger tea, which brings a fresh concentrated flavor to the drink, and spicy rye whiskey that matches that intensity.