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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax, you saved me! As a budding vegan, I'm always looking to lighten the load I foist on my omni friends. Usually that takes the form of me caving on dining choices and ordering another veggie...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really excellent place for vegetarian/vegan fare. If you're in the Wicker Park area, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Loved the black bean & sweet potato quesadillas. The potatoes that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am vegan and was recommended this cafe by friends. I was in Wicker Park with two friends and decided to check it out.We were sat pretty quickly (they were NOT busy) and given a food-stained menu....
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax Cafe is not usually a place that I would normally eat at because I like meat, but when you've got vegetarian friends sometimes you just gotta eat some veggies. I was pretty satisfied with my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Been going here for years. However, there are a couple of things that have been bothering me lately. I have finally gotten over the video store that is never coming back. : (...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Time to get caught up on some more restaurant reviews. It was the weekend and the family was heading out for a new breakfast spot. Actually we were heading to the Bongo Room. We park, pay the meter...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Earwax Cafe about ten times, and all but one time, I ordered the Goat Cheese Quesadilla. I wish I could comment on the vastness of their menu, but I've never been adventurous enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am torn with Earwax. I think they have a great selection of vegan food and I absolutely love that! However, this is why I deducted stars:1. My sandwich literally had 8 hairs in it. Blah.2. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking forward to eating at EarWax Cafe but was sadly disappointed with the food. I ordered a tofu scrambler and it was really, really bad. I did not have enough cash on me so I had to use...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wish I could say that I ate here, but I didn't . . . after waiting 20 minutes . . . yea I know because a friend of mine texted me right when I came in and I saw the time mark . . . I gave up and left....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come to Chicago, which is more often than I should, I always eat breakfast at Earwax.Their belgium waffles are delicious, but too sweet for one to handle so I always end up splitting them...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Earwax Cafe! This place is one of my all time favorite places to eat in the city! The food is always fresh and delicious and their vegan sweets are pretty tasty too (which isn't easy to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This cafe is by far my favorite place in Wicker Park, the people who work there are funny and super nice. I never had a bad experience there. From the vegan cupcakes, to vegan milkshakes, earwax...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is awesome! The goat cheese quesadilla is insanely good. I can't have goat cheese without thinking about that quesadilla. They have decent prices, a great variety of foods, and a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh...I've given this place more than its fair share of tries after being disappointed by their subpar food. Yes they do have several Vegan/Vegetarian options, but there are far better places in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Might be amazing for vegetarians and vegans, but my experience was pretty mediocre. It's BYOB, which is good and bad. No overpriced drinks, but there's overpriced food instead. There is also a $1.50...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is pretty decent. my personal favorite is the blackbean burger with avocado. i know i've had other things there that have also been delicious, but my default when i don't feel like making a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been seven months meat-free, and it's places like Earwax Cafe that make it so much easier. Everything I've tried (messy burger, sloppy seitan, fries, and goatcheese queso) has been delicious. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They played goddamn Animal Collective last time I was there, but I forgive them. Kind of.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Goat-cheese quesadilla: spicy (and yum)People watching: Phenomenal Coffee: a little lukewarm but mmm mmm flavorfulCash-only: annoying but whateverrrOverall: This is probably one of the most convenient...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I occasionally drop by here for some vegan food and goodies. The atmosphere has always been a lot more interesting than the food, I have to say ... and actually it seems that the quality of their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love EarWax! I used to be put-off by eating inside and not on the patio, but the booths and open sliding doors are great too. There's rentals in the basement for you to browse through and pick up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had super high expectations for this place. I recently moved to Chicago and have only heard great things from people around the city. I have a pescetarian friend in town so I thought this would be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
As a visitor to Chicago, I wanted to try some of the local spots. Earwax had a yummy-looking menu and quirky decor, so I thought it would be a great lunch spot. Bad idea!!I walked in and stood by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good black bean burger, terrific hidden patio. Local sodas. Hipsters everywhere so have your ironic mustache in good working order.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I'm amazed at these reviews. No wonder independent businesses are dying. You want this place to be something it isn't. It is NOT corporate. It's family owned. The staff is not that dirty and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the only places in Wicker Park that has been here for 20 years...and its a small business.As for Kandiss review- that is plain nasty why would you go to a place if you don't like it.If...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone's been hating on this place since they failed one lousy health inspection. Just one! What are we, too good for rats and a little filth now? Well, I still come here. It's been around since...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Because I can't figure out how to make half stars on yelp, Earwax will receive a full one for now.When I moved into the neighborhood a little over four years ago, Earwax was a delight. I agree with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just ate here today for the first time and I can't say if I'll go back for food or not. I had an all vegetarian /vegan lunch and I am neither of the two. I had the Sweet Spice Seitan Jerk Sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot to update this after the cat sized rat sighting and subsequent closing for mega rat infestation and "we no care about rats" attitude of the dirty hipster fucks who work at/run this place....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i used to absolutely love earwax when i first moved here... but then i discovered handlebar. they've changed their menu alot but there's still some needles in the haystack.the cilantro pesto they put...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax, Is that like toe jam or or belly button wax??Yeah, belly button wax, there's got to be another name for that shit. Well, whatever...I came prepared to this joint with a box of Q-tips and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has:1) really good smoothies and milkshakes (ESPRESSO MILKSHAKE!!!) 2) good burgers (avocado salsa burger or turkey feta burger) 3) decent service 4) does not accept credit cards (this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come here, I leave happy and full. Their shakes are thick and delicious. Their food comes in huge portions. What more do you want from a restaurant? 4 stars because of the great food and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Earwax got shut down for a health code violation. Yes, that is kind of gross.I avoided going in for a while, but was craving protein, was in the neighborhood and don't eat meat....so gave it a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of my friends love this place. I never liked it. I've got nothing against vegan/vegetarian food, but nothing on the menu ever struck me as appealing and the clientele is a little too hip for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Earwax for brunch on Sunday. There was a line out the door but all larger parties. We (Amanda and I) were seated immediately. We were right next to the hostess booth/waiting area which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try the falafel sandwich. It's so rad, I came here twice during my weekend visit!Oh and an added plus: Jacob Bannon from Converge was there in the booth diagonal from me.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my favorite restaurant when I lived in el Chio, even though the food wasn't amazingly super. I went here by myself a bunch and always got the BBQ Seitan, which is totally delish. I loved that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a weird restaurant.The seating is uncomfortable and the food isn't particularly fascinating, yet for some reason I continue to go back.I'm not sure what it is about this place, there is an odd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Billy swears by their vegan milkshake. I'll have to try one if, for some unforeseeable reason, I end up here again.Stopped in yesterday for lunch while we were out walking. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Earwax is telling your friends "I am craving Earwax." The next best thing about Earwax is their huevos rancheros - good god. it's just...perfect. the rice, the eggs, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Used to love this place. Even though the service was poor (socially awkward servers I believe one person said, completely accurate). Usually the food was good enough to overlook the aloof/stoned...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so please bear with me on this, but my review is based on Multiple visits to Ear Wax. I work very close to it and have given it at least 5 visits in the last 4 months to come to an overall review....
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This little brunch/lunch place is in the center of Wicker Park. A compact little place that uses just about every bit of available space for seating is a bit like Handlebar in its look and feel as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the longest time I couldn't believe I had never been hear (sorry, had to get that out of the way) since it's right down Milwaukee from me. Now, I can't believe that I'll ever go back after the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really only would come here for the cult films, and think I may have had a cup of coffee here once. I love the cafe art and vibe-but I cannot comment on the food. If you are a film freak this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
bbq seitan burrito. end of story (almost).i lived around the corner from this place for a year and had this amazing dish at least once a week for that entire year, without tiring of it. any time i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Avocado-salsa burger, hold the avocado? Yep, that's me kickin it high maintenance as always. The fourth installment (my first) of the Veggie Supper Club met at Earwax for dinner. Since there were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They get three stars for their menu and attempt at being a cool place. They miss four or five due to their bad kitchen, cash only status and lack of alcohol service.Went here for the second time with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here this evening with the veggie dinner club, but I am sorry to say I am not that impressed. First off, although I did arrive late to the table, it took a while to get the waiter's attention to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a good time here tonight with friends, new and old. Big ups to Becky W and Michael G for setting up this event!We had a semi cozy spot in the back for our party of 10. They had a variety of yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have three words for you:pico de gallothat's all you need to know.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda disappointed. I heard this place was like Handlebar, but it wasn't quite. Menu is pretty basic. Food was pretty basic. Vegetables on my felafel were fresh, but otherwise not much of note....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3q4qwer343earwax rhymes with tampax. catch my drift?
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the garbage salad with seiton and while it was tasty going in, well i'm not so sure it sat well with me. My guy had the veggie burrito and chips. It looked pretty tasty and filling, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was highly satisfied with the sandwich I got here. The service was friendly and relatively quick. I thought it was a little weird that I got a water with no ice and my friend got a water with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place- Big fan of the Soy milkshakes! I had some of the most amazing french toast ever here and will for sure be back. The service was good and the atmosphere in this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seitan ruben = good, greesy, soggy goodness.Black bean burger = stomach aches for days. not good. jip you on the avocado. Shakes = delish!Side salads/any lettuce product = soggy, iceberg gross.Staff =...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was tempted to give this place two stars instead of one, but I decided that, given its hipster location, and given the multitude of great vegan-friendly joints serving American food in Chicago,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ Seitan burrito was bad. The seitan was minced. It could have been anything at that point. I was very disappointed. and sad.The waiter was really creepy. Or maybe just socially awkward. He came up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had any of the food but it doesn't even matter: best vegan milkshakes i have ever had in my life, period. I got chocolate hazelnut, my friends got coffee peanut butter banana, both were out...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to earwax when it was on the other side of the street and was more of a cafe, now a days it is a full blown restaurant. They used to have a video store but they got rid of that too....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Earwax! I eat here frequently, and I've never had anything but fast, friendly service. The decor in my opinion is quirky and awesome. The menu has tons of choices. I'm a big fan of the Ruben...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite a very unappetizing name for a restaurant (seriously people, this is what you name your used record store), my bff digs Earwax so we decided to give it a go. Even with my lack of skinny jeans...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The black bean burger is amazing. I have consumed a lot of veggie burgers in my life, and this one is the best.As others have mentioned, it's cash only. Make sure you hit up the ATM first.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I should point out that I would have given earwax about a 3.5 for their food. I think the menu has many delicious offerings and lots of healthier, veggie-friendly options which can be difficult to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: Totally trippy dippy with its sorta circus like thing goin' on. However in the summer they open the front window and its like one room into the street.. Awesome! And they have a really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great! This a great spot for delicious and plentiful veggie food and the service has always been favorable. Love it!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food; I have never been disappointed.My only complaint is the non-acceptance of non-cash. It feels very primitive. Maybe next time I'll offer a few bushels of corn or some Native...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm. mmm. I think this place gets an extra star, because it manages to rock tastebuds despite it's name. All the sandwiches are very good. It does have some... unique decorations. I am mainly talking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh cash only places piss me off. But that aside the place wasn't all that bad. The tables are wayyyy too close together, I had a guy to my right pratically staring at me. The butter with my salad was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not sure which is better the decor or the food. There is a vegan flare for certain, but it is by no means imposing. The service was a delight too- friendly without being imposing. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boys brought me here for my B-DAY and I was a bit dissappointed first of all I thought this restaurant was Vegetarian but no it's not. It serves very cruel things on the menu like ALLIGATOR SOUP...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The tables ARE way too close, the place has a long/thin layout, which is awkward too. The place was not busy but I was told as one person I should sit at a small table, which is really small. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was super excited about trying this place but got less and less enthused the longer I was there. Shortly after coming in, I realized that it was only cash (which I never carry or expect to need for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here yesterday and I'm a fan! Reading other reviews, thankfully I knew ahead of time to bring cash. The only reason is didn't get more stars is lackluster service (it wasn't atrocious, just a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is everything I need. Earwax is decorated like an abandoned circus from bygone days, serving vegan, and vegetarian offerings that don't tast at all like cardboard (Black Bean Avacado Burger es...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is definately a 9.Really good. There is a guy who works here that can take long extensive and complicated orders without writing anything down.Impressive!
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three reasons I am not giving this place 5 stars:1. The name (unsavory associations)2. The people next to us were eavesdropping on our conversation and trying to make comments on the down low....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok hopefully the rat poo is gone, 'cause if i didn't get to have a veggie Reuben I would have died!!! DIED! (so don't judge me) I missed them so much so I got one and it was just as good as I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been at Earwax for lunch or brunch. I love the eclectic atmosphere there. I'm not a veg, but I love their setan sandwich for lunch and salmon spinach Benedict for brunch. Yum. All thought I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the neighborhood and the food. My fave is the goatcheese quesadilla and any of the shakes. Definitely a restaurant with a personality of it's own. ... but don't forget your cash.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The plus: BYOB and Pulled-Pork The minus: The price and all the vegan things on the menu that are a gamble. Vegetarians will never truly understand the art of the Chorizo and their burrito is proof of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I went here once for breakfast because it came highly recommended and it was pretty good. However, I came back for dinner once and was NOT happy. I got the sun dried tomato pesto turkey...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to eat. I'm a vegetarian and LOVE all the options. My personal fav is the Messy Black Bean Burger. Summer lunches sitting by the window are some of my most...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Weird name - Good food. While boasting tons of vegetarian and vegan delights, they also serve the carnivores. I highly recommend any of their burgers (with or without meat). The Black Bean Burger is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Turns out I WAS ordering the wrong things.And here's the RIGHT thing:sweet potato vegan (teese) cheese quesadillas with black beans. umm yeah, if that doesn't make you drool, check first if you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to not like Earwax. Then my tastes changed a bit & they moved across the street. Now I come here when I want a good cheap meal when I'm in Wicker Park. Whether you're a meat eater, veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i changed my mind.the service still sucks, but some of the food rocks:*reuben sandwich*reuben sandwich*reuben sandwich
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend from out of town when we were in the area. I enjoyed my food and the murals on the wall but I wouldn't make a special trip to go back. If I'm in the area again, I would for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, its yet another blustery cold winter day in Chicago and the boy and I wake up with grumbling tummies. He's in the mood for Earwax pancakes, and I remember my last trip there being relatively...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and I always think I'm going to love it or at least like it but I don't. The decor is pretty cool and unique, the service great, but the food isn't.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I like to people watch. I'll admit it, I'm an evesdropper, or at the very least, a watcher. I hate the inside of this place because if you sit in a booth, you can't see anything thats going...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I went there I ordered the amazing black bean burger and a yummy vegan chocolate-peanut butter milkshake - Let me tell you it was all delicious! I must go back soon! In the summer time the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
meh, most definitely.only accepting cash is a bit of a killjoy. and more importantly, the food is merely acceptable. i can't cook for beans but i'm pretty sure i could whip up something just as good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to think this place was fantastic,over time tho, worse and worse. Now that it's been shut down due to the rat infestation,wow.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, they found RAT SHIT in the restaurant multiple times. I don't see how that can be overlooked simply because your veggie burger was ok. Would you like a quick history lesson on the Black Plague?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My chai was basically chai-flavored milk. You know your chai is going to suck when it looks like milk.My BBQ seitan burrito was interesting. Not great but not awful. I really like the fries here; I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the general consensus that the food is fair at best - but i don't think its awful by any means. i think all veggie / vegan food is tasteless ha ha. i continue to frequent for the awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the vegan Reuben with vegan cheese. I was dissapointed. Perhaps because I usually order an amazing vegan Reuben at The Chicago Diner on Halsted in Boystown. Now that is steller. The one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Earwax. It's ridiculous, but every time I go back the new location seems new again; I guess the mixing of cave-like video store and bright veggie diner was a little strange, but I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
came here on a whim. I thought it looked cute on the outside but it was kinda small and I was sitting next to a lady....I didn't know...haha which is just funny not really a complaint but I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I keep coming back to Earwax even though I've never had an amazing food experience here. I think I just like the cozy cafe atmosphere and the cute boys. I would recommend the grilled cheese and tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for veggie food that is just par. Sometimes a bogie. I used to go here a lot before I discovered other vegetarian options close by. The menu has not been updated/improved in several years.I do...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
after 4 times - friends drag me here - i'd have to say that i'm non-plussed. nothing is really good aside from the shakes, which even then, are not anything very special. service here is also a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I almost feel like I can't write a review because my feelings on Earwax are overwhelmingly neutral. Even the news of rat poop probably won't change my feelings on the place. I've never had any...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These stars are all for the vegan milkshakes (chocolate peanut butter banana? yes please) and the people watching. The food is so-so and the service is hit or miss but if you ever find yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here only maybe 6 times in the last year, but I love this place. for all the complaints I've heard, I've never had a problem with "bitchy hipsters" and trust me, I never wear makeup, my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The rat pooh complaints are old. Do you realize how many places in this city have a rat problem? The majority. I have been going to earwax for years, I have never had a bad meal nor bad service....
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
meh. that really sums it up. it's not worth it to go into detail. it's just ... blah. they did have good iced tea.in defense of rat infested restaurants - it is virtually impossible to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here 2 times. The service was ok. The prices are too high. The hummus was not good. The seitan was just bad. Annoying hipster decor. They got shut down for rat feces. Gross. Heard it might...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm..... tofu scramble with marinated rat droppings.... Go guys! When you get a health inspection warning - do something about it! (Ahem... Don't follow Wholefoods' example.... )
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's ok. I mean, if I have to choose between eating here or one of the other "faux-hemian" restaurants in the area, I'll probably pick this place, because at least at one time it was pretty legit. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought it was a vegan place, but when I had that rat burger it was phenom.M. Pleasure
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent. Not fine dining, just really good food. They seem to understand that vegetarians like hearty food, too - it's not all sprouts and avacado. I recommend the black bean burger and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like this place. They don't carry soda. Any kind of soda but root beer. Ugh. Everything is organic, and they just got shut down by the health department. Gross.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think we'll be going back there. Last weekend some friends and I decided to try it since we were meeting people in the area, and they're a vegetarian couple. They asked us to go veggie for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if you're leaving reviews about your favorite plates at Earwax, you might want to read today's Red Eye- page 10.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I probably shouldn't be writing this review because I can't really remember what I had there. But it so perfectly describes the experience there. The seating rivals most commercial airplanes. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OMFGROTFL!How bout some organic Rat poop?"Department of Public Health inspectors found rat feces in a basement storage area, holes in basement walls allowing access to rodents and insects, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am absolutely horrified and disgusted that this restaurant was inspected by City Inspectors for improper cleaning practices and rodent problems and they DID NOTHING ABOUT IT, this happening the day...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we checked this place out a while back when a friend was in town before heading out for some boozin' in the area.Pretty standard Veggie/Vegan fair with a considerable nod to the tastiness, aka...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for cheap, healthy food. Although I'm not a vegetarian I definitely still appreciate fresh veggie options and delicious produce. I came here once for brunch and once for dinner. There's plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Secret: You can come in to buy coffee to go!A heavy diner food aspect and over-the-top decoration doesn't stop the vegan in me from fauning over their soy milkshakes. You can create your own, so if a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food!Pros:Vegetarian/vegan options Variety of breakfast/lunch/dinner optionsVariety of beveragesTasty, tasty foodCons:Slow-ish serviceCramped seatingHigher pricesNot open late
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second time that I've been to Earwax, and I have to say that it's a pretty nice place. Starting with the atmosphere, the place has a pretty sweet theme and it makes for a fun place. As for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you have a small baby, who you tote in a seat that fits into the wide part of those standard-issue restaurant child seats (which are meant to hold baby seats when turned upside down, incidentally),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man I dunno what all these negative reviews are about. Most of them seem to come from yuppies pushing their strollers in and hoping they're going to be eating at TGI Fridays. This is not Fridays --...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be plain:a) Earwax is appropriately priced.b) Their waitstaff has always exceeded expectations.c) The atmosphere and decor are fabulous.I go regularly.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I had such high expectations for this place, but my first experience here was completely underwhelming. Service was not impressive, but the food was just 'eh'. My fries were half-done at best (at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their salsa is so hot I had to stick my tongue in the coffee creamer.It was kinda worth it. Also, MMM peanut butter cake.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service can be lacking but the vegetarian and vegan options are bountiful!I've enjoyed every Earwax meal I've had and love the randomness of the carnivale decor (feeling me on the Ostrich Boy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The decor was a bit deceiving, that is what caught my attention to try this place out. The food looked good. If your not a vegetarian I would not recommend this place at all. The food and service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another WP spot that had been raved about to me that proved ultimately underwhelming.Not-good service, especially considering that I had only ordered an iced coffee and tipped very generously. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've experienced better.like when earwax was a dark, cozy placeon the other side of the street.I used to go there all the damn time. I miss those days. a little more spacious,a little more seedyand a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a slave to seitan, that deliciously chewy wheat meat that veg*ans the world over know and love and narrow-minded omnivores question very deeply. My near-2 years of veganism and intermittent bouts...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, hip, and crowded. You get that feeling that your back in high school having lunch in a cafeteria with the noise volume, the different clicks, and the gossip. You may end up sitting so close to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is yet another classic example of the lengths to which I will go, the abuse that I will subject myself to just in the name of one item of food!In this case, it is the Seitan Reuben. What it is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended to me by a couple of people and I figured we would check it out. I was completely dissapointed. Food service too a little longer then it should have and probably the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every once in awhile, I go to Earwax, thinking that I have not been to Earwax in awhile. So I go. And I remember why it's been so long. The food is nothing better than I could make at home, the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The trendiest of all trendy hipster restaurants, Earwax has a long standing reputation of serving quality food at reasonable prices. Well, almost.The food is average to slightly above and the prices...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing about Earwax.Because it is one of the last restaurants in Wicker Park to have survived the cultural change from an artist neighborhood to a stroller neighborhood, it is sometimes seen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax- Noun. a yellowish, wax like secretion from certain glands in the external auditory canal; cerumen (Dictionary.com)Yes! Just what we all want to think about what we are hungry. Yes indeedy-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Seitan vegetarian "meat" for the first time here-- It was served on toasted bread with sourkraut and a thousand island dressing, classic reuban style. I ordered this with the thin seasoned...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the nearly all vegetarian menu with plenty of vegan options is really cool for me and my company. it's open fairly late. clientele has character and diversity. byob is also another draw in.the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get the same turkey burger when I go there, and love the place. It weird but it is one of the few places that I would have to go with certain people in order to enjoy. I would never go alone here,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for a late lunch. I remembered seeing an old review on Check Please but couldnt remember if the reviews were favorable or not. Well if it was good, it ain't now! Firstly, it is stuffy as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed Earwax Cafe. I like the availability of breakfast food all day, without the grease factor of a place like the Golden Nugget (not that I don't love the Golden Nugget). I had pumpkin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax cafe is a run of the mill hipster haven with better than average food. I like that they have a lot of organic/ veggie friendly options to choose from. The pricing is about $1 more than I think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mind you, I do not frequent establishments based on who does or does not attend. It's a combination of the quality of food, drink and service. If I did frequent establishments solely due to its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I believe that if the following two items from Earwax were available at restaurants everywhere, no one would ever eat meat again:1. The huevos rancheros. Tomatillo, what? These are a spicy, delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike Janna V, I found the crazy extend- a- fork chick, and the oddball hipster crowd to be charming, not off-putting.Vegan breakfast done right at 9 am?Slap my ass and call me Sally. I f*cking love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered Earwax in 1997 on the south side of Milwaukee Ave. I would go 5 days a week with my friends to hang or by myself to write papers in College. I had my first cup of coffee here. There were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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I visited Earwax about a month or two ago with my boyfriend and had a nice, relaxing meal. The food was good: he had a burger, which tasted alright, and I had a salad, which was fresh and crisp and exactly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First off WHY name your restaurant Earwax??? Second, their food is not that good. Who needs a pound of cheese on a veggie burger? Not me. The breakfast burrito isn't even that tasty. Anyone can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so i broke up with Earwax after lots of bad service and the crazy lady extend-a-fork incident below but ended back there with Jason E. last week for an impromptu breakfast. Somehow the extend-a-fork...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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The food was mediocre and overpriced. The seitan was not spiced well (overwhelming in a weird way), the slaw was bad, and the veggies were not great either. The atmosphere was interesting, but not worth the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a refreshingly unpretentious vegan/ vegetarian restaurant. cute circus decor. the quesadilla with corn and goat cheese is heavenly. every time i am in town i make it a point to come to earwax. oh, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our experience was entirely pleasant at Earwax, and it seemed that the diners in the vicinity were equally satisfied. Caveat - Except for the woman who ordered the bison burger - at a vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I met my ex boyfriend here for our first date. I was about an hour late but he waited. While he was waiting for me the kitchen closed and when I arrived the only thing I could order was a soda. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a place for vegans and kids btw the ages of 21-26. I used to date this girl and she took me here when I was 25. I ordered the pesto quesadillas I believe, and they tasted like shit on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doesnt hold a candle to Watercourse here in Denver. Which should say everything I need to say. But the food was good. Service sucked, the waitress was nice enough but they forgot my root beer and it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here isn't memorable, but I really love the decor of this place. I'd go again just to look at the decor - it looks like a circus freak show.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Will you like Earwax? Take this simple multiple-choice test to find out!1. Bacon is ___________a. artery-clogging.b. my lifeblood.c. murder.2. Vegans make ___________a. tofurkey.b. food that tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax I am confused. Your messy veggie burger with BBQ, cheddar and onions was one of the best I have ever eaten, but your garbage salad was absolute garbage. I asked for goat cheese instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I agree the service is not that spectacular, the food makes up for it. The problem is is that you need to know what to order.The first time I went I got a seitan burrito that I was not impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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I had lunch here, not a big deal.. The food was bland, it didn't seem clean, and the staff didn't smell very good. However, I did have a really good blueberry shake...although I can't remember the name of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here once and I have to say, it was a pretty crappy meal.The service was really slow, and the salad I ordered wasn't very good at all. It tasted like it was slop thrown together...I could have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on my trip to Chicago to visit a friend and it would definitely be a spot to eat at all the time. I had some delicious sweet potato pancakes with walnuts. Our party also had the black bean...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-I think the black bean & sweet potato quesadilla is delicious with the cilantro pesto-I love the jerk seitan sandwich-the sesame slaw is kinda bland but i think it goes better with some things than...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I keep finding myself at this eatery, purely because of the opening hours, I don't care enough for the convention of "brunch" to be up early enough on a Sunday. There are several places within just a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I realize this place is a vegetarian haven, but ever so often i like to break out of my carnivore world and try some delicious vegetarian dishes, but this place really had the most unappetizing menu....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so I really like Earwax but I can understand that some may not dig on this place. Yes its crowded, yes the service is shaky and yes the bathrooms look like one from the movie Trainspotting. With...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first time here was great. two of my friends and i were looking for a place to cram for our finals (which, i still have to study, but i'm here on yelp) and this place came up in conversation....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch. Heaven.Go immediately and get the breakfast burrito. It is amazing!!!!! I heard about this place when searching for "vegetarian friendly places" but wanted to find something for my meat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
[walking briskly through Wicker Park]"You wanna getta sandwich?""Ok.""We could go to Earwax.""Um... do we have to?""Well... no.""It's just that we never like what we get there and then leave thirsty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying that the food here is really great! And the prices are reasonable too, in my opinion (and especially for Wicker Park).But two stars, because...the servers. ARE. SO. BORED....
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It being 40 degrees outside (though April), you'd wonder why the back door to this restaurant was wide open. Maybe the servers in the back were over-heated by a long day's labor, but I was cold and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun looking place, and there have been many times walking around the neighborhood I've stopped in for a snack or a meal, just because it looked so inviting and cool and healthy ... and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. The fries are amazing. My favorite sandwich is the tuna melt and the chips and salsa a great appetizer. Everything I've tried has been delicious except the smoothy my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love organic food and this is the place to go! People are awesome, the decorations are interesting, but the food is sooogood: the vegetable burrito, veggie burger, omlet, banana walnut panckes, goat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't love this place.The food is mediocre. The servers are slow and kurt, if not flat-out rude. Look I understand what it's like to serve people, and I'm willing to cut a server some slack if it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I once ate next to Ted Leo here. I like about 3 Ted Leo tunes. I've never listened to an album all the way through because shit gets boring after a couple songs. But the ones I like, I really really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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A lot of people really like Earwax, but it has never really impressed me much. I can't really say that I've had a really good meal here, though I do remember specific things I've had (one was too messy,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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This is a great little place with a lot of vegetarian options. The service is appealingly indifferent--sometimes they'll give you a little attitude but it's always friendly. I love that you can get flavored...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the food at this dirty hipster carnival (and i mean that in the nicest way). this place is the epitome of bucktown/wicker park/hipster heaven - it's a true hangout. i know this first hand...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rani and I used to brunch here regularly when I still lived in Chicago. I love going to Earwax during this time, since you can't go wrong with either their breakfast or lunch items. The baked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax - this is a joint I was surprised didn't have a sister establishment here in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It's a hipster paradise, as they prepare actually edible vegetarian food. I really dislike...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax has a cool laidback atmosphere - so laidback they had trouble remembering your order.So it was Easter, and I was hungry for some pancakes but I knew that every other place in the city serving...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place, I really really did. I love when a restaurant caters to vegetarians. But after two visits, I know I won't be back.I think the decor is fun but I had a hard time with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Likes: the food I eat from here doesn't give me the rumbles by the time I get home. You can tell they serve well crafted-meals with great portion sizes. Oh, and breakfast served all day? Pass the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is hit or miss, but the food is always great. The quesadilla with pesto is awesome. Hard to get a table during the summer on the weekends, but that's to be expected for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I go places way too often and then I boycott them subconsciously. Well, Earwax, I'm sorry I done you wrong. After going there again twice recently, I feel confident leaving 4 stars. Friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a one-end-of-the-spectrum place to eat. I love the food - I have never been unhappy with the food, although my cousin once got something called a Tempeh burger, I tried her...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love/hate relationship with this place. I want to like it because i like their garbage salad and the jerk seitan. I love the fries. But service has gotten horrible. First the no cash thing is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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And this owner is reputably stingy and rude. The food is good at times, but...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not very attractive.Honestly, I'm not. I'm all right. I'm attractive enough not to regret making out with in the bathroom at the Museum After Dark thing back in December. Being only middling in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To start off, the food was awesome. I wish I could say the same about our WAITER! what a weirdo!After ordering, he said "sounds good, see ya later." and then disappeared for about a half an hour. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have two words for you: breakfast. burrito. it is amazing. i dream about it. and you can order it at non-breakfast hours.i've always had decent service here. not spectacular, but friendly in an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm with Marissa: The service stinks.When I pulled out my credit card to pay, the waiter said Earwax was cash-only. I apologized and explained I hadn't seen that note on the menu. He countered, "Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eclectic.In a word, that was my first thought as I entered Earwax for the first time. From the decor to the food, it was pretty "eclectic".The narrow entryway is PLASTERED with fliers, event posters,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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i went to Earwax today with my friends and it was our first time there. our waitor named Miguel was the WORST waitor i have EVER HAD. he came over to our table and put his leg up on my friends seat. When i...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the first time I ate here, it was after two hours of dazed browsing at Myopic across the street, and the bright and funky decor drew to me to Earwax. It's decorated like a circus tent - bright...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is one of my favorite restaurants. I eat there at least once a month and sometimes more often.It's cheap for starters. The line usually isn't too long and the environment is cool. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I hate when hosts say 'Just One?' Just one had the tofu benedict and it was pretty bad. The tofu was really bland and the spinach was over cooked. The hollandaise sauce tastes exactly the same...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: fresh squeezed orange juice is not really fresh squeezed orange juice. Prices are high too! But, I will say that the decor is really cute. Place is very hipster-esque haha
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Is it just me, or is the service here freakin' horrible!? The waiters give an "I don't want to help you but I have to" vibe every time they come to the table, which for the record, is a minimum....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review from back in 2000:I used to dogsit a few blocks from here and one weekend during the winter, I invited a couple friends over and we spent a day and a half glued to the couch watching...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I hear someone say "monkey wang" I immediately think about this place. Hmm.. sweet potato quesadillas.. wait what? My friend's brother works in the area so we came here one afternoon for some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great place I'd take my parents if they visited Chicago, or other out-of-towners. Its fun and once you find your favorite dish, you'll never want to try anything else on the menu.The fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quality / Taste (40%): 4Hey, now that was a very tasty falafel sandwich! It's served simply in a pita, with tahini, veggies & vegan hummus on the side. The hummus was also very good; a different...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is the best part to me, honestly. The service isn't bad, it's nothing special. The food isn't anything special either, but I have nothing negative to say about it either...I'm just......
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great food! not to pricey! the veggie bagel sandwich is really tasty! the people that work here seem a bit rude sometimes but the great food makes up for that.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't waste your money. The food is pretty generic (for vegans) and not that great. It tastes like something you can make at home. The waitress we had was awful, and the whole cash only thing is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, YUM! I don't eat much meat (but I have some friends that will dispute that fact) and Earwax makes it easy with a billion veggie options.They do serve meat, but expect it to be of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is one of my favorite places to grab a quick meal when I feel like eating out but don't have anyone to go with (or feel like eating alone!) The caesar salad with chicken is really good, but ask...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is one of my favorite places to eat in the city. I love going there for breakfast during the weekend because you can walk in at any time and there is no line when across the street at the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a wicker park must. i've been here several times over the years. i miss the 80's vhs movie covers in the bathroom, they've all been torn down and replaced with mediocre graffiti via silver christmas...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having friends with varying tastes, dietary restrictions and generally picky eating habits ends up steering me toward hit-and-miss, veg friendly diners with good coffee and questionable service. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 for the fries. I don't know what they season it with, but it's exceptionally good. 2 for the Filberts soda. 1 for the vegan choices, for those I know who are vegan.-1 for the vegan choices taking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the menu (many veggie options), I like the outdoor seating in warmer climates, and I like the cafe (although it can be quite cold in there during the winter). I don't like that you have to pay...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend on a tuesday night. It was interesting waiting 25 minutes to be seated. I ordered the mushroom swiss veggie burger.For whatever reason I blanked out when ordering and was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot when I first moved to wicker park and didn't know where else to go. I think that kind of sums up this restaurant.The food is incredibly hit or miss, one time I got vegan...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since first moving to Chicago, I'd been meaning to try Earwax. Had a date with a rather curiously dubious person, though he did get me to finally try this establishment. That time was only dessert,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There must be something addictive about the food at Earwax because since the first time I went there, about six months ago, I've had weekly cravings for their yummy, home-cooked comfort food. Before...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the greatest food! And I love thier unique soda selection. The blackberry soda is yummy and their teas are great.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here anymore but the strawberry vegan shakes are great.Small portions v. big prices, ouch.Movie selection is good.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Real hit or miss. The last time I went the food was good, it wasn't too crowded and the service was decent. Other times the food has been terrible and the staff has seemed strained to the point of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Veggie place, with a lot of hits and misses on the menu. Because of the location, Earwax can be pretty pricey..or maybe it just feels that way because it's CASH ONLY. Regardless, it's a cool circus...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh...Earwax has a nice ambiance and friendly staff, but the food is a bit more expensive than it needs to be, which is often the case with vegetarian/vegan specific restaurants. And considering how...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cash only. somewhat of a boring menu for veggies. atm charges a fee that actually goes to the earwax (or that is what it looks like on my bank statement). good tea. poor service. somewhat loud. the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really concerned that my sister had brought me to a vegan place with nothing for my meat-loving appetite to eat. I almost starting pouting.WELL, let me tell you - Earwax is one alright place to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a while, but I used to take all of my dates here, forgotting that I had a massive crush on one of the waiters. I can't deal w. the hippy vegetarian stuff on the menu but the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the last time i ate here was actually a good experience. not only did our server serve us, but she actually chatted with us too. the food tends to be hit or miss for me. the things that are good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll go with what someone else already said on this one. I wasn't impressed. The food was good, but not special. It tasted like something I would make at home when looking for a quick, cheap meal....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Earwax fairly often, so I can't rate it too poorly. It's not my favorite place to eat, but it's close to my house, it has an okay vegetarian/vegan selection, and it has atmosphere.The vegan...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a vegetarian, but I do commiserate with difficulties of finding good substitutes that mimic carnivorous fares like burgers and sausages -- just about every offering that contains meat is also...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i wanted to like this place, because it's funky and serves brunch and i like the movie selection (and that it's organized BY DIRECTOR).the food's okay but not great, the lines tend to be pretty long...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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great place to have a meal with one or two freinds, and great veggie choices. seitan ruben was amazing, thier coffee is always fresh and tasy, and ecclectic atmosphere keeps it fun. Service can be just a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited my friend Sam at her new Chicago digs last month and tried this place on her recommendation.The day started out with a quest for a good cup of coffee and some breakfast. I found both here,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give five stars just for the amazing vegan milkshakes. I always order a chocolate banana shake and it's always amazing.The black bean burgers as well as the vegan coleslaw here are really, really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food was DREADFUL. Cold fries and a yucky tuna melt... coulda got better food from Subway or Quiznos. I know the decor is supposed to be funky and all but it comes across as just looking like a dump.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax reminds me of a cafe back in Champaign called Paradiso; it has all the hipster stylings and retro feel for a cozy vegetarian cafe except it doesn't live up to the billing. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have such fond memories of this cafe. From college to post college, its been here and just gives chicago the extra art/film feel. Nice staff and great teas and coffees.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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This place has a great selection for vegetarians. They have the best veggie burgers in the neighborhood and you have to try the Jamaican salad with Seitan, it's so so good. Great spot for lunch, especially...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do I really want to eat at a restaurant which shares a name with a bodily substance? Generally, I take a pass on Earwax, but I was with a veggie friend and another friend who lives by the espresso...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
why would you name a place earwax? im not sure. but the food here is glorious. as is the classic rock in the background. i met my roomate from college whose living in chicago now here on layover...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im afraid to eat here. but the video store in the basement is a staple in my weekly routine. keeps me regular.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a decent restaurant even though it looks very 'ironic' if you look at it. I recommend the dinner entrees over the breakfast stuff but pretty much everything I have eaten at earwax was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place to have a laid back Sunday lunch.I love the design of the Earwax Cafe --- very creepy carnival style...but indie enough that you see show fliers against the wall. Awesome classic rock...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've recently become a vegetarian and had been getting discouraged at [what i thought were] the limitations of every menu when I go out to eat. Earwax gave me hope!!!It does have the 'hipster vibe'...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
staff was pretty lame to me because I'm too lazy to get pierced or tattooed, but hey, take out pancakes.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
earwax is one of those places that i really want to like and continue to visit hoping that my next experience will be better. sadly, it never changes. the decor is whimsical and cheery, which i enjoy....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm. I had read all these rave reviews of Earwax and I was wondering after I was done with my meal if I was at the right place? I don't understand the hype about Earwax. I went for lunch and sat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get the hype over this place. This place sucks. The food sucks, the service sucks, everything is overpriced (I paid $15 for a nasty sandwhich and milkshake) and the menu is limited....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the food is delicious and cheap, and it's probably the best place to go when you're in a mixed group of vegans, veggies and carnivores... but what really sold me on the place was that they played...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to preface this review by saying that any place that has carnival themed decor is going to get an initial five star rating from me. So Earwax started off with nowhere to go but down. Given...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped at Earwax for lunch this weekend, expecting I'd be made to feel unhip and that my carnivorous companion would poo poo it, but I was pleasantly surprised! Both my seitan reuben sandwich and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The carnival decor is great and the great deals to be found couldn't be better, but the seitan jerk sandwich, and the jamacian salad (ask for it to be made with the same jerk seitan), is nothing short...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just can't help myself. The Caesar salad tasted like fish because a Caesar salad has anchovies in the dressing. The Caesar salad at Earwax is a CLASSIC Caesar salad, hence, the anchovy flavor.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Great service from the friendly staff, excellent menu suggestions from our just the right amount of attention waiter, could have lived without some of the funky, overloud music but LOVED the fantastic Sweet...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right off the 5-way in Wicker Park, Earwax is a great place to go for a simple, no-frills dinner in a good location. It will also save you some money on dinner that you can put towards drinks at one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the old Earwax. All the tables had a view of the street and you had to wait at least 15 minutes before a waiter noticed you.Ah, those were the days.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really like this place but that was back in the days when I was living off shitty Aramark cafeteria food and I would come here as a treat every so often. Then I wised up and realized there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so sad that Earwax has only 3 1/2 stars! The food here is probably a solid 3 1/2, but the decor and friendly staff definitely push it up 1/2 star for me. Make sure you bring a pen, marker or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think that, should I ever be tried and convicted to a death sentence, my last meal would be an Earwax vegan ruben with a blueberry shake. Most definitely.Avoid the soysage burrito though. Too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here for the first time the other day. I love it! Great quesadillas, and the sloppy joe with seitan is marvelous. I can't wait to go back again. What I love about this place is that it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Vegan (and non-vegan) cuisine GREAT Coffee and smoothies Very VERY reasonable prices- Unreliable serviceCASH ONLY! They do have an ATM in the restaurant if you need it.I love earwax, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tried to eat there, but even though there were several open 4-person tables, the hostess wouldn't seat just two people - she cited a 15 minute wait. I know they were hoping several groups of 4 would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, its there, and its better than getting a hot dog from across the street. Not much else on that block that wont give you a heart attack, so I find myself going in every once and awhile....food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another happy Earwax customer.Went here for the first time this weekend for lunch. I got the mushroom swiss black bean burger, which was delicious. The people next to us got the quesadillas, and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of the stuff on the Earwax menu seems to be built around the concept of adding a very typically "American" ingredient or flavor to Mexican food. This can weird, or ok, it just kind of seems to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i thought we might have to pull a flag out of a large ear to get in [a la double dare] but was welcomed with a simple quarky interior. the food was wholesome and varied. we were pleased to see...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Though you may not be a vegetarian or vegan, many of us enjoy that food as an occasional alternative to our normal daily diet. Not only is it typically lower in fat and healthier in other regards, it can also...
menupages.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I finally ate at Earwax. I love the fact that they have vegetarian, vegan, and meatatarian entrees. Literally, ANYONE could find something yummy at this place. I had the seitan Ruban sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got the Vegan Chorizo burrito whose imitation meat wasn't so good but the rest of the burrito was amazing which made up for it. Also, the Vegan Milkshake was better than most milkshakes I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I missed out on Earwax for the first couple years I lived here, only because the name disgusted me so much. However, I was swayed by my vegan lover, and now I am a fan. Try the Tuscan Seitan...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Revolting name, great food & coffee. Tons of veggie and vegan options, but some decent meat options too. The burritos are awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasant and tasty. However - you will not escape the weather inside the restaurant if it is cold outside it's cold inside. Hot outside, hot inside. Oh well
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ear Wax is defeinately an interesting character, but definately worth checking out for the experience.We were in town for the weekend and our concierge recommended earwax to us for their great vego...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my first trip to Chicago while I was in college four years ago, a friend and I were meandering through Wicker Park and happened to pop into Earwax. It was there that I fell in love with the black...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have fond memories of earwax across the street, when it was hard to come by "rare" videos, and I was in need of some throat coat herbal tea. 5 yrs later, earwax revisited...I dig that they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little nook. I liked the review that said this was the vegetarian version of Chili's. It's a neat little cafe with a variety of vegetarian choices. The breakfast is good too. Don't be freaked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is that place that every emo/punk/indie/hipster coming to Chicago somehow get roped into going. It happened to me. I went there one of the first times I ever came to Chicago. It was across the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I rate this place horrible for the food, BUT the video store downstairs is very good. (read further for a food rating) It sucks. Earwax is the only place that I've gotten so pissed off about the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go here for pretty much any of the soups or stews of the day, the breakfast burrito (get extra salsa, you'll need it), the friendly staff, the quick service, the crazy-cheap prices, and the San...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am addicted.With the exception of the black bean burger (it's too mushy!), everything you could possibly order is wonderful. My favorite are the sweet potato quesadillas with black beans and garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a huge deal, but I like it. Food's kind of boring, but good. Not good if you're looking for something different (hard to do anyway) or starving at 4am (my two main things), but no complaints at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hesitate to review this place because I'm not the type of person it is hoping to draw. It appeals mostly to earth conscious vegan types that look down on us folk that only want a good burger. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss this place so much! I used to go there all the time, but now I don't live nearby anymore.I've never had a negative experience there. My food was always great and the servers were always nice....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the atmosphere, I love the staff. I could have made the 7 dollar tuna sandwich at my house, and it would have been better. But hey, then I wouldn't have been noticed and would have earned way...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, it took me a long time to get over the name Earwax. But since then, I have had some highs and lows with this place. Lets start with the lows (because they're more fun): after ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What else can we say? Earwax has a good combination of vegetarian and omnivorous dishes for anything from breakfast to dinner and dessert. All of the interior decoration was taken from the circus...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are anything like me, when you move to Wicker Park your friends will tell you about how good Earwax is and will bring you here more often than not when looking for a quick bite. These friends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I FOUND A BANDAID IN MY SALAD HERE. A dirty, used bandaid that was still in circle form because it had slid off someone's cut finger possibly moments before it was served. The bandaid was on my fork...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a group of friends last minute for dinner. I thought the food was good. The atmosphere was laid back. I was not at all impressed with the service getting a refill on my glass of water...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place many a time with my friends who are veggvors... I usually end up going with Colleen J. But honestly have never been really wowed by EarWax. To me most of the stuff tastes the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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it's kinda stuffy but the artsy visuals on the walls make it comfy. the food is very thoughtful and good. last time i went they didn't take credit cards. i basically remember it as being carry-out but i think...
menupages.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not finding anything special about this place. the food is decent, the service mediocre at best, the seating left my ass sore, and the atmosphere is somewhat headache producing...who can handle...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I always have. There are so many different choices on their menu to eat! I love their salads and the goat cheese quesadillias (man, I'm getting hungry now!)They have great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times. The service is good (down-to-earth hipsters), the music is always interesting, the coffee is pretty flavorful, and the decor catches your attention. They cater to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Earwax Cafe is the hipster's version of Chili's. That sounds like an insult, but it's totally not. Chili's is the place you go with a big group where you know there will be something that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetarian? (see my last post) I had the pulled pork sandwich which I wolfed down very careful so that I wouldn't dripped bbq sauce on myself.Earwax was the place where a h.s. best friend took me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
earwax is great. i always get the same two meals: the vegetarian burrito, and the black bean burger. both are as delicious as they come. i also love the kitchen sink cookie. the breakfasts are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually stay away from "fake meat" vegetarian because it usually sucks. Earwax changed all of that for me with their huevos rancheros with seitan chorizo. It was amazing.Some of the home made...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i've been there twice... once with a girlfriend from LA and then a few days later with another friend from LA...get the hummus.... and whatever else...so... oh yeah! ...both times, they sat us...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The man in the basement has a barrel full of Wesley Willis movies. I hope he gets to see the sun on occasion. The basement smells like a neglected newt aquarium. The algae stench clings to your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like their food -- the seitan chili is so yum yum OOOOO, but why does like, the whole restaurant stop and stare at you when you walk in? It's like, ok, you are indeed eating at an obvious restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given 4 stars, but it's cash-only now. When I was going to go in some days ago to chomp on edamame, I was stopped at the door by the new, hand-written "Sorry, cash-only" sign, and I felt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
video store=cool...food=boring.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is a great brunch/ coffee place. I enjoy their Mexican food and their veggie selections. There coffee is always strong (some of the strongest in the city). Also, in the summer they offer a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I really liked this place with their delicious food, fantastic backyard seating and good movie selection. But one time I was sitting in the back by the restrooms and I see this big ass rat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have great coffee and soy ice cream. I've only been here for dessert but the cookie is huge, the brownie is moist, and the soy milk-peanut-butter-and-chocolate shake is an extra special treat....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. I have never had a bad meal here, and I have been hundreds of times. The fries are the best in Chicago from the heavily seasoned, shoe-string variety....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is a place to go when you cannot go to one of the other restaurants close by (Bongo room, feast, etc.). However I must really complement them on there Kitchen Sink Cookie. It is huge. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is the place I go to when I want comfort food--for vegetarians that is. The menu is great for those meatless or vegan folks. The number one entree is the black bean veggie burger. I used to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has an impressive vegitarian menu (i recomend the stew and also the jerk seitan sandwhich). It also has alot of meety dishes that looked prety tasty. Cheaper than most vegitarian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Six months ago I lived in suburban Detroit where the local pizza hut got 5 stars on yelp. As you can imagine I couldn't wait to move to Chicago and have all sort of awesome food choices. The joke is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Boring menu. Blah Service. It did have some character which helped and the food wasn't horrible, but it was something I could have done in 5 minutes at home. I didn't venture downstairs to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. On my first visit, a little under a year ago, we encountered really terrible, pretentious service from a snotty waiter. I recall the food being mediocre vegetarian fare....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm....I like this place. I like being able to go here with people who aren't vegetarian cause then they feel like they don't have to eat vegetarian like me.I recently went here on a Saturday night...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I didn't know it was vegetarian and the word Earwax for dinner sounded a bit repulsive. I was starving and the artistic atmosphere and cool people (coooool man!) reeled me through the door.I hadn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is great. They're desserts are not so good, but the food is terrific.It is somewhat diner style based with a little bit of a mexi-flare. The burritos/brunch/sandwiches I've had have all been...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying, I really dig this place. Love the vibe, love the food. Working in the area, grants me a meal here every couple weeks. Typical fare for me is the messy burger, which is indeed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is just plain good. The veggie and vegan selection is fairly extensive, the tea, coffee and milkshake options are nice and the service is pretty good. The only draw back I've found is if you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor reminds me of The Decemberists EP "The Tain" -- all bright colors and circus freaks. Love it.The food is pretty good and standard. Last time around I got some sort of Jamaican Seitan Salad....
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place 4-stars for one reason alone: the Seitan Chili. It is the best vegetarian dish that I think I've ever eaten. It isn't too expensive (maybe $7 with chips?) and it is huge....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally minus one star for cash only-what are you guys, bootleggers? Get with the plastic!BUT, dreams came true here. I enjoyed a VEGAN milkshake, people. IN ANY FLAVOUR I DESIRED. I think I actually...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Being from Austin, TX...I look for places to take away my longing for that hippie-Austin food. Earwax is the place! Great service and atmosphere. LOVE the food and the chai is made in house! The sodas they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who doesn't like Earwax needs to move out of Wicker Park. It has been there longer than most of us, was here before the condos and the Starbucks, was here when the rents were rock bottom,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cash only?! Well, now they're cash only (which is keeping me from making it 5 stars. But you really can't beat this for the food. Cute quirky environment and tasty food. The food is just different...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah yeah yeah blah blah blah hipsters. They're everywhere. Get over it. (The "hipsters" that annoy the shit outta me: the ones from LP that get dressed all hipster, come to shop at Scoop and then...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is a solid choice for a quick, cheap, and yummy meal in the neighborhood. I am appreciative of the large variety of vegan options. My favorites include the sloppy seitan sandwich, black bean...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is pretty great. I remember when it used to be Square One (also great) when I lived there 4 years ago. Earwax appeals to us meat eaters as well as the green nibblers. They have awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a patron of this place since it was across the street in Myopic's spot, when I was still in high school. I just noticed yesterday when I dropped off a rented DVD (Arrested Development)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huevos rancheros and a dairy-free shake. Does it get better than that? I think not. Though the shakes are a bit pricey, this non-dairy deliciousness is perfect for any vegan or lactard in your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I too am a big fan of their quesadillas. Fun and quirky place that doesn't charge over the top prices. Very vegetarian friendly and they typically have some cool and unusual movies playing up on their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seating arrangements are kind of tight and it's hard to have a conversation if you are seated against the west wall 2 feet from the next table. The food is pretty good and they keep with their organic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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lets be honest, the name is just not appealing to the appetite.. but i was pleasantly suprised.. it turned out to be a good eatery with great service.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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The circus theme here is a little weird, but the food is pretty good (the fruit shakes are excellent). The menu is primarily vegetarian with ...
gusto.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you go here, you MUST try the Quesdillas with Cilantro sauce, they are very unusual but extremely tasty. Basically anything you order here will satisfy your taste buds - when you're done, you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a hot Saturday afternoon and I wanted to eat outside. We picked Earwax because of the location. The meal was OK, the service was OK, the vibe was OK. I found the menu uninspiring. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were shopping in the area and I had heard a lot about this restaurant so we decided to give it a try. We were quickly seated outdoors under an umbrella, surrounded by mural paintings...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the vegan fare here was delicious. I had the falafel sandwich with hummus/tons of fresh veggies on the side, and it was out of this world. It's not too expensive (about $7 for a sandwich)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Did you know that you can rent a movie from here. Earwax is a one stop shop for some of us. You can sit down, get a bottomless cup of coffee, eat some cake and then go and pick out a movie to rent f...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Curiousity drew in the Cat(hy)...The first time I passed EARWAX, I knew I would definitely have to go back to this trippy Wicker Park cafe. The other night, I did...hoping their desserts would be as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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It's Wicker Park, so hipsters abound. But it's still got a great & varied menu, both the food upstairs & the DVD selection downstairs. I'm not a vegetarian, but I love the vegetarian entrees at Earwax. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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For a place called earwax, this cafe is everything but gross. They've got far better veggie food than the Chicago diner and great coffee drinks.The vibe is very happy an bright , well as happy and bri...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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Nice place to drink coffee - get some food - and rent a movie
menupages.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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If there's anything that captures the character of this neighborhood it's Earwax. You have to check this place out. The atmosphere is unique, the prices are great and the service is good! :)
judysbook.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At first I thought I wasn't cool enough to eat at the Earwax Cafe... but once I got over how hip the decor is and how cool all the waitstaff is and how dorky I am, I began to enjoy myself. Every time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only ever had brunch here, and the food was very good, although not the most memorable. There are lots of vegan and vegetarian options and it has a comfortable atmosphere- you can even rent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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Earwax cafe has a great decor (think a circus freakshow marries a vegan restauranteur) and an even better menu. The Seitan is really awesome (try the sloppy joe or stir fry dishes) and I'd go anythin...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jerk chicken was great! I loved it!Waitress had everything ready for us because we were in a hurry!
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
yes the food here is bad. they do have sassafras tea though. thats pretty much it though.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Wicker Park "Hipster Place" if there ever was one, in terms of the clientele and the staff. Regardless, the food is great, cheap and the menu has lots of healthy (tons of really good vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have never enjoyed the food here, over-price vegetarian slop, and I don't eat meat. I think people come here to be seen.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really good place to check out in the city if you are living it up vegetrarian style. The food is good and but the place can get a bit crowded as everyone knows this. The service is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been fond of this place since I first came in 1992. The food is surprisingly good vegetarian, with tasty burritos, sandwiches and soups. Service is iffy, seating is hard to come by, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is really good. I don't think we waited two seconds before someone was there to wait on us! The menu has a lot of great vegetarian dishes wich my roomate loved! The atomsphere is very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like the carnival theme, but think the food is a let-down. it's vegetarian/vegan friendly and all, but the seitan's always dry and the fries over-spiced with old bay seasoning. the outdoor patio's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food kinda does taste like earwax, but the movie selection is great!
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to hang out and enjoy some vegitarian dishes. Good coffee and I agree with most of the reviews that Earwax was better and more cuckoo when it was located across the street. You can hang...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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I really like the mix of food the Earwax Cafe serves. There is so much vegan/vegetarian stuff on the menu so vegans/vegetarians won't just have one dish to choose from like they do at a lot restaurant...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax was always a nice place to go...that is until it got moved, rehabbed and redecorated. Part of the charm of Earwax was the character that it had by being a weird old and slightly odd place. Now...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This popular hangout has a decent menu to choose from, and vegetarians should be happy here. The servings are enormous, from the chili to the desserts.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Moderately priced Vegetarian/Vegan fare as well as coffees, teas,desserts, etc. The veggie burgers are homemade and very tasty. Theinterior decortation is fairly interesting with large painted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic cubby for coffee & dessert, or for a full meal. Wide variety of vegetarian dishes, and the tea/coffee selection is endless. Plus, vegan cakes and brownies! The baristas are geniuses, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you get, good food, good coffee and a good movie? Great place to meet friends.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really nice chill place to have a meal or a drink. It isn't at the top of my list if I am in a hurry. The inside is very colorful with murals throughout. The food is good, but I really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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My buddy Chad and I were vegging like zombies at his pad on Sunday night after two days of solid partying, and didn't feel like ...
gusto.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but not great food, in my humble opinion. I had the homemade black bean veggie burger with swiss cheese, avocado, salsa, lettuce and tomato on whole wheat bun. My partner had the same, but with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my all-time favorite vegetarian place, that is until they moved across the street. Now they're too clean and too many yuppies seem to eat here. The food is still really delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super-relax while you dine in a post-punk Vegan-friendly diner/cafe with superb service and a delectable menu. Not enough meat for my taste, but the burgers and ribeye on the menu are top-notch in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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First visit was 9/02, most recent 12/03. The new location is great; same impressive decor, with improved seating and kitchen area. So good went twice on a two day trip to Chi-town. Friendly, helpful staff and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2003
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Although it is pretty cool that they have a movie rental establishment connected to the restaurant it does not make up for the attitude of the people behind the food counters. The guys upstairs are really cool...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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I'm a regular at Earwax Cafe and I love it there. The staff is always friendly and attentive to myself and other regulars. On week ends the cafe fills up with suburbanites and other people of a snotty manor...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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the food, cool interior, nice setup were not worth the long wait, bad attitude, long faces of the waitstaff. Good vegetarian food is hard to find, but the bad vibe of this place just spoils one's appetite.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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"it's great to walk past the 45-minute to one-hour wait at bongo room for a sunday breakfast and right to a waiting table at earwax," says one rater. this pioneering wicker park cafe (with video rental and a...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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formerly earwax records, this caf is one of wicker park's standard places to meet and greet for the moody hipster with a book to read or music to discuss. the closest you get to eclectic is present here, right...
wcities.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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the food at this place is very good, and affordable. go there. the atmosphere is probably not for everyone...
centerstage.net - user review
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the menu is a mile long and perfect for hungry tummies who want to eat healthy. i had the black bean veggie burger with mushrooms and it was incredibly filling and delicious (not frozen like other places use)....
metromix.com - user review
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where else can you enjoy a flavorful coffee concoction, homemade carrot cake; rent cult, independent, and foreign movies, buy a real record or cd of local chicago musicians, listen to everything from elvis to...
10best.com - user review
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many mourned the loss of wicker park staple earwax--until they turned around and saw that it had only moved across the street. for hipsters and hippies, earwax is nothing short of a monument, with healthy...
metromix.com - user review
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the people behind the counter are rude. our waiter told us to get our own water, the food was gross...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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