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Lula Cafe is a four star restaurant in Chicago. Here's a place to get good food. Check out this affordable place in the Logan Square area. It's known for its eclectic offerings. The menu is dedicated to cheap. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place features a full bar, breakfast, and brunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Lula before, but never for dinner. Last night a friend and I braved the storm to eat there. We waited for a table for about 15 minutes - not bad - grabbed drinks at the bar. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for Mom's day brunch, with great anticipation. I'd been once before with my buddy Anthony on a weekday at 2, and had no problem getting seated immediately and ate some incredible pork tostadas...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula Cafe has to be my favorite restaurant in Chicago. The food is always interesting and delicious. My usual order is a spinach-and-goat-cheese frittata with home fries and a large coffee. Their...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know that everyone complains that Lula's is pretentious and that it's always super packed. Guess what, it has a reason to be both. I took a foodie friend, who was in from NY here on Saturday. We did...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am certain, now, that spending money at any other restaurant on any other breakfast would probably just be a waste. This was my first time at Lula - Mother's Day morning. We arrived ten minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hidden in the west outskirts of Logan Square--we found Lula's to be quite the find and worth the long trek from downtown. Expecting a long wait for a sunday morning brunch, we were pleasantly...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch today for the first time and never wanted to leave. First of all, I was feeling a little feverish from walking around in the sun all morning wearing too many layers, so the cold...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its the wait staff, that has the 2 stars! they talk down to you, and even correct your pronunciation, Im not a fan of being corrected on a foreign foody term, nor and I fond of the lack of smile and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I checked out Lula Cafe on stop #4 of our Culinary Tour Around the World (by way of Chicago). We're running down the list of restaurants on Yelp, by category. After looking through...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is part of my culinary trip around the world. yelp classifies this as American New which I'm still trying to figure out what the difference between old and new is. my guess is that new is more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
:Food is fresh, delicious, and filling.Coffee is good. Servers are always very gracious and helpful.Atmosphere is positive and laidback.-:Long queues.Just barely affordable (at least for me... I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food excellent, service ok, atmosphere a little cramped (the place isn't nearly big enough for all its fans)
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So almost a year since I've been to this place I don't know what I was thinking the first time I reviewed it. Because this time I was definitely awed. The food was delicious and the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW...what a fantastic dining experience on a bustling Saturday night before a show at the auditorium next door. Be prepared for a bit of a wait as this place has garnered a loyal legion of fans....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing as how I'm the 373rd review for Lula, I doubt I can say much that hasn't already been said. But I wanted to chime in anyways ;) Lula was a delight. I went with a couple of friends for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to love this place... I really do. the location is good... the inside is cute... I have a million friends and clients that have recommended it... but there's just something about the food.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is great. 1st visit to Chicago from Seattle; wife, 19 year old son & his girlfriend & 13 year old son. All agreed...food fantastic, mellow vibe, great art on walls, mellow diners at other tables....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. I have been to Alinea, Japonais, Moto, Blackbird, MK and all kinds of other fancy places, and my fiancA�e and I always come back to Lula. The quality of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly delicious food! My husband took me here for our anniversary and we dressed casual, not knowing what to expect. It was a little more "business casual" But we did not feel too out of place....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you just have to wait for a good eatery. As a vegetarian, I was thrilled with the menu choices. Sometimes we just get tired of ordering the safe salad. There are many great things on this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared for a 30-45 minute wait, but it's well worth it.My friend and Chicago Resident Kate took me here on my visit as we both had a discussion the night before about supporting businesses that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been here so let's call this critique my comeback review for LC. First off, staff gets a gold star sticker for service, politeness, looking beautiful, knowledge of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bless Lula Cafe.I come here at least once each time I visit Chicago. I prefer the brunch to the dinner. (I found the choice lacking and my meal salty.) And I always walk away feeling warm and happy,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First let me say that this place is busy... Like over an hour wait when I came on a weekday. The entrance is cramped and you feel like this place can defiantly not be worth the fuss, but to my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty dang decent. A bit cramped at times, a bit of a wait at times, but generally worth it. Their breakfast burrito is super delicious and has a healthy helping of avocado. I quite...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is really nothing I love more than having a really great, savory brunch. Screw the desserts disguised as breakfast. I want herbs and meat and eggs and bread, and I want them to taste more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lula Cafe. My friend took me here while I was visiting Chicago. There was about an hour wait at 10:30 on a Sunday, so we ordered some drinks and hung out. Big props for the mini apple...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for casual affordable (kid friendly) breakfast and lunch and also for fancy amazing dinners. Their dinner specials are always creative and delicious... just as the old standbys on the menu are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great people, service, food, atmosphere and overall experience.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard a bit about this place and I went with a friend after an art opening Friday night. It was absolutely delicious. We started with the artisanal cheese plate. Though I did NOT like the goat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great service, great food, low key atmosphere and not snobby at all. very hard to find combination. the dishes are all very creative combinations of organic ingredients with great combinations and new...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Acceptable to good food, poor service.My friends and I came here on a Sunday afternoon. We anticipated there would be a wait and didn't care. What we did care about was that when we put our name in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is great. It's our dependable, yummy, and mostly healthy, brunch spot du jour. This is where we take out-of-town guests for brunch since we live in the 'hood. We've never had a problem with...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is solid.I had the absolute pleasure of dining here this past Monday with my uber hot date. I couldn't believe how packed it was on a Monday at about 7:30, guess I'm outta the loop when it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love lula's. I have forgotten how many times I have eaten here. I have also brought client's here for meetings as a treat! HOWEVER, we were totally bummed that even on our wedding night the owner...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula's is my oasis in Logan Square. The food is wonderful without being pretentious. I recommend the Monday Night Farm Dinner. Every week it's different and wonderful. $25 for a 3 course meal isn't...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice for brunch and enjoyed the food both times. What's great about Lula is that the food tastes great, but isn't too heavy. The main dining area is in a separate room from the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a truly bad experience here, with the food or with the service. The prices for breakfast, brunch and lunch are very reasonable. But I gave Lula 4 stars because the dinners I've had...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it here! I met up with a friend for lunch and we thought that on a Monday afternoon no one would be there. Well, apparently no one works when I don't. There was a wait! It wasn't long,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think another review is needed, but it has been a bit since my last review and I obviously haven't done much lately!!!! Live close by and have seen the reviews and finally came to check it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Waaaaaay over hyped. Gave it a second chance this past Sunday and it failed again. First visit, I had the braised ribs sopes ($14) and the flavor was great but left me feeling like I just ate an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a long time - coming up on eight years now. If I lived closer, it'd be my regular spot. It's a cool place, and I think that, in contradiction to at least one other Yelper, it would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, will someone clue me in? What is the big effin' deal with this place? I'm not exaggerating when I say, I'd MUCH rather eat at El Cid or Dunlay's (see my reviews to better understand my point).I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Brunchosaurus Rex!! Yes, I'm entirely behind the 8-ball having just visited Lula CafA� for my official Logan Square cherry popping brekkie yesterday, but forgive me, it took awhile to put together...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is an instant favorite. The best of great food and only some of the pretension...served in understated hipster fashion. A celebration of taste, freshness and creativity. Summer brunch on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Every time I go here I remember what I ate....that is something!
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hearing how great Lula is for brunch and I finally got the opportunity to check it out for myself. I was expecting a long wait, but we only ended up waiting about 15 minutes for a great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lula, lah di dah. The atmosphere and service are generally nice, but come on already, move this place out of Logan Square and it's a very average Brunch-New American venue, and overpriced at that....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate four different animals in one meal here. I consider that a great success. Not a lot of food for quite a bit of money, but I would go back. It was that good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here for years. Now that I live in Logan Square, I'm a regular. Unfussy but solid service, great and varied entrees, affordable brunch, yadda yadda yadda. Plus a permanent menu of staples...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's a gem of Logan Square! They have it all going for them: great atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty local organic food.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious brunch, excellent service. My only quibble is that I like food served steaming hot--ours wasn't--and one of my 3 pieces of french toast wasn't browned. Still, they're big pieces and I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what can i say about lula that hasn't already been said? they have great food, fairly decent service (occasionally the staff seems to disappear, but it's a busy place), and it's not too overpriced....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have gone to lula a couple times in the year and a half that i have lived here. the food and service is always superb. the staff is very laid back, which makes for a good dining experience. we use...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you're supposed to like lula, and you do. They don't play bad music, the staff really isn't rude, they have tattoos n stuff, they're fun to look at, and they're helpful, and bla bla bla, so quit your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is my new favorite breakfast spot. It's just so damn busy. You better anticipate a wait, so go a half an hour or 45 minutes prior to the time you think you are going to be hungry....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much I can say that hasn't already been said about this place. In short, it's my families favorite city brunch spot. Food's always hot and fast. Price is reasonable. They accomodate my wife's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've eaten at lula for years. and i go only for one reason-the daily changing breakfast menu. i don't go on the weekends cause you can't get in the door, but weekdays (closed tuesdays) around 9am...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go to Lula on Wednesday night at 8:00. We were seated immediately. I always think with so many reviews and write-ups, one of these days I'm going to be over Lula. Not a chance. The old favorites...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live dangerously close to this gem in Logan Square. I've been there a handful of time and have never been disappointed. They make great drinks and the food is well proportioned and delicious. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula Cafe is brilliant. I've been here three-four times over the past two years and couldn't be happier with the space, food, wine or service.A little story about their service: Being very vegetarian,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Lula is a special place. Why? Because first off--the name Lula! How could you NOT think it isn't special? I've only been here for brunch a few times. The wait times are really hit or miss....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decor is quite fun, and the food is worth waiting for. Just too bad it's located in Logan Square.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula was great for breakfast on a cold, snowy morning not so long ago. I've been without a laptop for weeks now (DAMN YOU MICROCENTER!!) so I've been remiss in writing them up so I've forgotten my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm tempted to give Lula five stars, but ever the cynic, I'm sure there can be better. . . and I am on the quest for that very level. Regardless, the four of us were thrilled with our breakfasts. In...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula Cafe is by far my favorite restaurant in the city of Chicago. I loved it when I lived in Uptown even though it was a trek, and I love it even more now that I live up the street! The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula cafe was very welcoming especially since Im not an adult. Teens are often treated differently than adults at restaurants. I feel at home here. The food is great and so are the appetizers. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really love the space, love the dessert (roulade---wow!). Not sure about my entreee-should have stuck with the non-specials. I'll have to come back and try the turkey avocado. Must try for anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of my favorite restaurants on Earth. I have been there for breakfast/brunch many many many times and once for dinner- I need to come on Monday for the Farm Dinner ASAP. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have these friends, who are all fantastic cooks, working big league names at top name resturants, so of course I turn to them about the best place in Logan Square right now that could fit all moods...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lula is my favorite vegetarian friendly- but not exclusive- breakfast and lunch place. they have healthy sushi rolls available and delicious but maybe not so heart conscious sate noodles for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula offers the best brunch in Chicago. Their dinner menu is very good as well. On Halloween this year my wife and I decided on a whim to grab a late dinner there and they had turned the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Lula's so much I can't remember the times but the last experience was phenomenal. I went for a company Xmas party and the owners were hands on the whole time, server Tracy was great and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is my kind of place. fresh food. interesting ingredients. you can't go wrong here for brunch. i've had the granola, the blt, and the breakfast burrito... all made with quality ingredients and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place combines so many flavors in its dishes and it turns out to be amazing. I tried a sandwich that had peanut butter and soy sauce with some other ingredients and it blew my mind! Who woulda...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently I made a big mistake by not ordering the frittata here. The three friends I were with for brunch this day did and they looked delicious. I however was underwhelmed by my french toast. It...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been to Lula twice. The first time was good, but the only thing I remember was the very long wait. We went again last night. I had the Monday farmer's prixe fixe special for $28, which...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Logan Square....where?!? I'm the first to admit I live in a bubble. I'm working very hard to get out of it so when a friend mentioned we head here for brunch one Sunday I was game.My friend also...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was serious delicious goodness. Went with my wonderful friends for lunch and enjoyed some darn good comfort food. The very best grilled Cheese and tomato soup ever!!! Also, let me not forget the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is absolutely delicious. The wait is fo-eh-va. The service is sometimes great and sometimes not-so-great. The setting is nice-lookin, but cramped and LOUD. The menu has lots of local and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, Lula...blah, blah, blah...yeah it's good but whatever, I'm over it. The food is more often than not, excellent. But that doesn't make up for the snotty service. The service overall, more often...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Official brunch place of the Morning Sookie League!You can't get a better endorsement than that.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG I love Lula! It's a shame I live all the way in Evanston now. They have excellent food! I have been eating here for about 5 years now and the food and waitstaff are consistently good. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lula.Organic & Local plus delicious. I have never had bad food here (although on a monday afternoon I did get food poisioning...never eat fish on a Monday) but it tasted good going in;) And...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where has this place been hiding? Or should I say, what rock am I living under?We were desperate for a place to eat on Sunday so I Yelped a brunch place in the 'hood (see how I verbed this very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went to this place after all the hype I kept hearing from a certain someone. The place did not disappoint. The food was great (I recommend the breakfast burrito) and the music was cool.The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Lula with a friend who thought the world of this place. He talked it up so much that we finally had to get there. We walked in and he immediately said, "Oh they've changed the decor a bit."...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i ate here once. i had delicious buckwheat pancakes. once i lived in chicago and i knew nothing about lula. now i'm nowhere nearby, and visit lulacafe.com all the time, reading dish descriptions to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lula. They get plenty of business without me having to push my views of this place. And yes, if I had to name the top 5 restaurants in Chicago to try, this place would be one of them.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best food in Logan Square, best brunch menu in the city. Hands down. The attention to detail and flavour while using all local and sustainable ingredients in admirable. Servers are friendly and always...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a thinking restaurant. I am struck how the ingredients of their food work in concert. A feast for the taste buds as well as the eyeballs. Where did they find such a good looking culinary...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The always interesting fare is mostly a hit (though there are a few misses), and the beer and wine lists are good for a meal. While the prices are a bit high, the atmosphere and service is great....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it? Why is this place considered one of the best brunches in Chicago? The food is always room temperature and the staff and clientele remind me of the youtube cartoon "hipsters in space."...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to go for brunch, hands down. They don't take reservations and your entire party MUST be present in order to be seated but it is definately worth the wait.The food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the curry cabbage soup earns the five stars by itself.love the interior, the staff, the drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God. My bf turned me onto Lula's despite my having lived in Logan Scare for an entire year without thinking twice about the horde of hipsters waiting outside. It never occurred to me that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here recently for weekday brunch with a friend and I had a very pleasant experience. This small cafe on Logan Square has a great menu filled with more than just your average breakfast and lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is unbelievable, but I can do without the attitude surrounding Lula.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Great food, and a cozy spot to dine!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, first of all, I hit this spot for the tail. Sunday morning, great for the gals. The new hostest especially (up to the pleasure standards). For you gents out there, beware of that wandering...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simple, Great.I've been here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and will keep coming back over and over and over. Why? Most importantly, the food is always good. and sometimes great. Price is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was here, I just kept saying to myself, "That was soooo good." Usually I go for something sweet at brunch, but the lamb omelet looked too good to pass up, so I ditched the stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
REVIEW #299First and foremost-I am a girl who LOVES her over conceptualized food. Dulce banana rumba french toast served over a drizzled bed of cream anglaise...it gives me shivers down my spine! So...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama like Lula. Chocolate chip scone, steak Benedict, tacos...I tasted something else...can't remember what else it was...everything was so good. Worth the hour wait for Brunch.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the kitch decor. The food was pretty good too.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Update: I went back to get a second opinion. 25 minutes to get a seat in this overpriced, unappealing hallway. The waitress was nice (redhead). However, my friend got an $8 cup of coffee that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The farm dinner on Monday is such a great deal! Three courses for only $28~ What a bargain! Even though the dishes are "experimental" but the chef sure knows what he is doing! The stuffed quail that...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So Lula... I've been talking about you for weeks with my boyfriend who just moved to L-Square and my friend who swears by you and drives herself from Lincoln Park all the way to your delicious door. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lula was quite hyped before I arrived. Expectations do not always hold true. Service was slow and there seemed to be no impetus to rush on the servers part. The food was quite good, but it did not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula's in DEFINTELY my favorite place to eat in the hood.Dinner and Lunch were my favorites:1st lunch - no wait, friendly serviceBeet Bruschetta - awesome!Breakfast Burrito - delicious1st Dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great beer, great food and fantastic service. What more could you ask for?Most recently I went there for a few beers with some friends and the manager ended up bringing us a duck breast appetizer to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula's has a great menu! I've been here for dinner and most recently for brunch. It's a bit far away from me but it was definitely worth the trek there. The servers are really good and friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula. Sweet LulaSome call it a hipster haven, Perhaps a frou-frou, foodie fix?But most will agree, Lula's got the goods...To satisfy just'bout anybody.Don't have a bike, or newsboy cap?'Tis ok, they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate you Lula Cafe. I don't think that I have ever been to a eatery that I wanted to hate more. My first reason for being a hater is that the Lula cafe is the Hipster hang out from hell. Everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when you didn't have to wait for a table at Lula.God, I miss those days.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this was a great place for dinner, but it is also fabulous for breakfast. Almost better for breakfast, seriously. mmmm, Tofu Scramble.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go to Lula Cafe. Seriously. The egg frittata with goat cheese and tomatoes wasn't really, really yummy. The "home fries" as listed on the menu (but really were buttery, seasoned cubed red...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Lula's for the first time today and had a wondeful brunch. The menu is creative and delicious. Get there early as the waits can be LONG! Even at 9:30am on a Sunday we waited 25-30 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is one of those rare finds. Great, interesting, different food at reasonable prices. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are all outstanding here. They use some ingredients I have never heard of, along...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I know I am slightly biased considering Lula IS in my neighborhood, but I loved it. My brother and I went to Lula for lunch today, but ended up ordering off their famous brunch menu. After a short...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I finally went there. And with great trepidation. Fears of long lines on the record rain weekend, fearing lines around the corner, under an umbrella which no longer seemed to stave off the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great fun great food, great eggs, and coffee. Never a bad time, and this place should not be missed!
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came on a Friday after work with five other people. We had to wait to be seated until our whole party was present, but it wasn't a problem since we were meeting at 6:30. The bartender wasn't very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously fierce cuisine.We went on a Sunday night around 6:30, so the restaurant was not very full when we arrived. We did not have to wait for a table and the hostess was very nice. We started our...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got here around 2:30 in the afternoon and really wanted breakfast food. Asked the waiter if breakfast was still being served. He looked at me and my two other dining companions and said, "you are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK so I've never ever had dinner at Lula before--- I will though...and I'll write about it too...but I've had all sorts of brunch here--all of which have been outstanding. I think the trick to not...
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the good: food, service, and overall atmosphere are top-notch. an extraordinary, ever-changing specials menu gives you a new, amazing dish every weekend before 2, and even it's regular dishes are great. the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just reppin' west bucktown with some LULA love. I've never really had to wait, maybe I'm lucky? D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here three times, twice for brunch and once for dinner. I read a review somewhere that Ira Glass from NPR called Lula the best neighborhood restaurant in Chicago,and I'd believe anything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok, writing an off-the-cuff review of Lula seems similarly daunting to, say, sitting down to blurb King Lear, for example, or Hamlet. how do I love Lula? let me count the ways? right? part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been said before but I'll say it again...Lula is totally tasty. I've only been for brunch and I can say it is totally worth the wait. I like that they have the bare bones basics but also a...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just to add another rating but everyone else says it all.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love lulas, their brunch is the bomb. blackberry bellinis = yum! i love being able to sit outside, and everything i've ever eaten there has been delish. Great service, nice people, nothing to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First things first - the food here is outstanding. I went for a breakfast treat this morning and was delighted with the coffee, the menu and the service. I always know I'm going to like a place when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, ok. It is super cute and the staff is great and cute. The food was good. The atmosphere and staff make it.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula Cafe is like a hipster, if a hipster were a fiercely cute pitbull puppy, but without the mean bite. The atmosphere is down-to-earth with a hint of IKEA (I used to own the same coffee cups!), but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula Cafe is hands down the best dining experience I have ever had in Chicago. Granted the no-reservations-on-Saturday-or-ever policy is absolutely frustrating, but its worth dealing with the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it here a few weeks ago and had one of the best meals I've had in a while. We went on a Mon night so we were able to easily get a table outside, and we did the Farm Dinner 3-course...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived 5 blocks from the place for almost 3 years, how had I never made it in to this place?? We went late on a Saturday evening (9ish) and were immediately seated in the outdoor patio area. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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I went to Lula's for an early lunch with some friends one morning. It is a little small, and has an indie vibe. The waiters are in regular clothes. It seems sort of run down from the outside, but that adds to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would love to call this place a hidden gem. I rarely step out of my nearby neighborhoods and would have never found this place. Unfortunately, it is not such a hidden gem, as you can tell by the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here once, after a seemingly long walk in the snow on a cold winter day from Humboldt Park, and it was definitely worth it.We were seated promptly and our waiter was extremely friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite simply, nothing beats Lula. There are a few reasons I could give a "yay" instead of a "woohoo" - for one, a little too much sass in a couple of the hostesses and waitstaff (you know who you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a scrumptious meal on the patio: the moroccan tagine and the maki sushi. Bonus point for pink lemonade, today it drew a weekend yup crowd, but inside they were playing siouxsie, so it seems their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's amazing to me that for a year I lived within earshot of this cafe and just before I left Logan Square i ate here with my fam. I had a BLT and the potato wedges and it was excellent. The bacon is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is it. This is really and truly it. My absolute favorite restaurant in Chicago. Probably my favorite restaurant anywhere.I can't believe I haven't reviewed Lula yet. My husband and I go to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This little place will certainly make an impression on you after you leave. The bar area is quite small and you will have to wait in order to get a table. There is a no reservation policy here and if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, hands down some of the best cuisine I have in a very long time. If I could commend them on one thing it is the FRESHNESS and QUALITY of their ingredients. Unfortunately we got up there so late...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm. There once was a time when no weekend was complete without a trip to Lula's; having not been in a couple months, I was ready to reacquaint myself and my spouse with the splendor of Lula. Hmmm....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One night my friend Eric and I were wandering drunk around Logan Square and decided to visit Lula for dinner. I'd been on a job interview earlier and didn't bother to change out of my suit. As a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Service can be slow but that's not always a bad thing, depending on who you are with. Food is excellent and there is always a nice mix of people.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems like this place is located in a secret location and when you find it you are "awed" by the atmosphere and the people.We went a while ago with a friend that resides at Logan square for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, what's not to like?1. The little dishes that you usually get to try for free are usually disgusting. Sometimes I think they are a goof.2. Once I called the restaurant on a Friday night to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't like Lula, you are intrinsically flawed.Yeah, I sayd it! I say it ageen!!Allow me to be candid; Lula is, at the very least, one of my top three favorite Chicago restaurants if not my...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh shut up ellie! you're insane. this is pound-for-pound, all things considered the best restaurant in the city. the wait can suck, that's it...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really do have to give this place 5 for all the perks that come along with it. sure the food's good and the wait staff are beautiful. but also, you get a nice logan square feel about being there....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, come on. If you haven't been to Lula yet, there's just something not right about you. Get on it. Better yet, go with me. We'll have a cheese plate.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered Lula while apartment hunting on a Sunday morning in Logan Square last summer. I had a craving for pancakes and they seemed like a good bet. I was impressed by the artwork on the walls and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty stingy with my 5 star ratings but fellow yelpers had suggested this as a good place to take a vegetarian friend so I did.AMBIENCEGreat. The waiting area is a tad crowded but you can sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. I've been a Yelp mooch long enough. Time to start writing and helping other yelpers who have helped me so much in the past... Colleen C. this is for you. :)Like there needs to be another diner who...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula serves up great food in a comfortable space. The menu is limited, but everything I've tried has been excellent and consistent. I typically go with the spinach salad and the shiitake quesadilla....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula's has great food and charm. It seems like it will be totally upscale and pretentious, but there's something very comfortable about this place. For one - the food is yummy, and if you order off...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well apparently I am behind the curve on this place.... I met Andrea W and Elizabeth N out for brunch this chilly late morning. When I finally arrived, this place was tucked neatly on Kedzie and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so over waiting for brunch, probably because I'm lucky enough to work from home so I can hit all the busy brunch spots during the week. However, I make exceptions every once in a while and today's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Logan Square, I would go to Lula once a week. That in itself is really special because I am a broke-ass grad student and I STILL was able to afford a spectacular meal at this cozy,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is a warmth there. There's also a strange pretentiousness too. There are so many levels of the Logan Square liberal. There are those who really don't have money and those who really do have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from all the food being fantastic, Lula Cafe has an excellent sense of how to correctly portion a meal. I cannot emphasize that enough. There is nothing more satisfying that being able to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I love Lula. As others have said, the wait for a table can be long, but in my experience the staff is always friendly and pretty accurate in their time estimates. Last Saturday evening I went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place was nice, but it was such a poser crowd, like nothing but a sea of yuppies wanting to be seen. their menu is terribly sparse, and overpriced. overall won't be returning because although...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Amendment, this please isn't nearly as cheap as urbanspoon describes. I'm...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So now that everyone else in the universe has weighed in on Lula, I'm going to offer an opinion. What can I say? Logan Square is two bus rides away, so I don't make it over there very often.But now a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Lula's, i had a decent sandwich and my companions enjoyed their meals too. The serving sizes are good: not to ridiculously big, so that you actually finish your meal and you aren't wasting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not too long ago, I would have given this green-minded, vegetarian-friendly, adventuresome cafe in Logan Square the full five stars, especially for brunch. However, after this past Saturday, I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As part of my mission to brunch my way thru this city I joined a friend for brunch at Lulas. I dont need reiterate all the great things that everyone else has already talked about...Our food was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula's has a very unique sort of menu, the sort of menu in which you end up asking what is that word? But the food is very good, so never fear. As a card carrying carnivarian, I have been a bit put...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is one of my favorite brunch places in the city, and I'm also a big fan of their Monday night Farm Dinners, which focus on locally grown, in-season ingredients. The food is consistently tasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula's Cafe is like Tweet, but from another planet. Crowded with people and their bloody marys/mimosas. The brunch dishes were quite a bit different than your usual eggs, pancakes and sandwiches.......
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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I've been referred to Lula's by a friend, have since then have taken many friends on many weekends to this delicious, savory spot! The Sunday line is annoyingly long, but the food is well worth the wait! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
have you ever seen that commercial, where the couple goes out to eat at the restaurant and they get the world's smallest portion, "elf"-sized portions, of food? portions so small, that they hit up the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula, sweet, sweet Lula! After several years in the neighborhood and lots of new restaurants, Lula remains the highlight of Logan Square's offerings. Unfortunately, that means that there is often a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's like hipster central here. i went here the weekend for brunch. it was packed, a 30 minute wait for 3 people (well at like noon...)! bikes everywhere (boulevard bikes is next door), it looked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is a little out of the way for me and I forget about it for long stretches of time but always eventually find my way back.Always consistent. It can be a little high on the 'too cool for school'...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lula...the atmosphere, service, food...everything was top notch! We made sure to arrive on the earlier side of the dinner hour since, as others attest, there can be quite a wait. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living less than a block away from Lula is amazing. I only wish that I didn't have a job so that I could have their breakfast or brunch any morning that I like.Sigh...But as it stands, it's fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Logan Square I couldn't get enough of Lula. I ate here whenever I could afford it(not that Lula is expensive, I think all entrees are actually under $10, so simmer down people!) which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Definitely known for hipsters, but if you ever let a type of people stop you from experiencing a restaurant then you are for sure missing out on a lot of awesome food [and other stuff too]. This restaurant has...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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I have to admit, I have a very soft spot for Lula. Yes, it's trendy, overflowing with hipsters, and the wait for brunch can be a serious buzzkill, but the food is totally worth it. The waitstaff is actually...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Edit: I'm knocking a star off because I go back and forth on this place. The last time I came, it seemed the portions had gotten even smaller (how hard is it to throw a few extra noodles in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So.... Lula's might be a bit on the pricey side, but I wouldn't say "overpriced." That would mean they were just jacking up the price to be tools; rather, it is simply the price of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only complaint is that this place gets too crowded. It's so delicious and they make great brunch drinks. Some of the menu items are a little strange, it's definitely not your Golden Nugget, but...
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If you can ignore the art on the walls (which is universally terrible hipster junk) then your experience should be close to ideal. While the service is a little laid back, everyone is very friendly. And of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, but the waits are atrocious, it's always overcrowded, and it's too loud and expensive. I sometimes think it's worth it, but after an hour waiting I'm usually either so hungry or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lula Cafe embodies everything I hate about self-righteous, pseudo-liberal, politically-correct-to-a-fault honkies. If I walk by their damn outdoor cafe and hear one more conversation from a white...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate and I went here after a rough night of drinking. We had heard a lot of good things about this place, but just never had a chance to actually check it out, even tho we are mere blocks from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Another example of Logan Square trying desperately to be the next Wicker Park. The food is fresh and tastes pretty good, but it's really overpriced. I guess you know a neighborhood is moving up when...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion it doesn't get any better than this. However, I must preface my review by saying that I dine here alone, which means I can sneak a bar or counter seat even during the most crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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This restaurant serves upscale yet approachable, sometimes homey food in a nice atmosphere. Located in the heart of Logan Square, it caters to hipsters and foodies. As long as you don't let the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes Lula is good. The food is always good. However it is always so damn busy I don't really care. I don't want to wait forever to eat and it is a little over priced for what it is. Even at like two on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is a very good and very affordable restaurant. They use high quality organic and locally raised foods. They have come a long way from being a small sandwich based coffee shop back in the day....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the hype. The interior is amazing but I feel this place is trying too hard to have a high-class feel to it by making normal dishes out of abnormal ingredients. Yes, the food is fresh but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
when i'm really hungry, i get kind of hateful. i turn into the five year old version of me that just wants to eat and doesn't understand why it isn't happening. it isn't just that the line is out the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is a contender for my favorite restaurant in Chicago. The food here is seriously delicious. I love the brunch fritatta, strada, etc. The wine is great and the dinners are fabulous as well......
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
way too much hype. the brunch is good and the lunch is ok but the dinner is a bit too..... frou frou i guess. the location is nice. the service is, well lets just say that the waiters and waitresses...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Lula's was a celebrity, it'd be Drew Barrymore!Totally fun, eclectic, but hip interior with amazing combinations of some familiar and not so familiar ingredients to make a global masterpiece of a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful! Great organic food and nice staff. It sucks to wait, as they don't take reservations, but if anywhere is worth it, it's Lula!
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by saying that those two stars are not in regards to the food. The food is spectacular: the chicken, the warm feta plate, the goat cheese salad, the steak, the quesadillas, honest, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When nine drunk assholes roll up 40 minutes before you're scheduled to close and you not only allow them to eat but make every effort to ensure a positive dining experience, you get at least 4 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm.I've only been for brunch, but I've been many times for brunch. I love it. I love it. I love it!Part of what makes it so great is the whole local and organic produce factor. The rest of what...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best restaurant in Chicago. The specials are always risky and usually divine. Everything is fresh. The Monday night farm dinner is exquisite. If I could, I'd eat here every night. Dinner is much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Lula that has not already been said? There is no place I have been that consistently offers such high quality selections for so little chee$e. Even a cheap-ass like myself can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a serious love-hate relationship with Lula. I absolutely love this restaurant - the location, the irreverent and tongue in cheek decor, the personable service, and above all, the truly stellar...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food that makes you feel good. The atmosphere is just right for a dinner with friends or something more romantic. Their house red wine is exquisite and the food will blow your mind. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place- I love the fact that you can go to one restaurant and chose from the 'cheap' side or 'expensive' side and get a great meal either way. Everyone I've taken there has really enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there is a long wait on the weekends, but i am not taking stars off for that. they don't own the buildings around them. they can't just take over the block and make a huge restaurant simply because...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only restaurant that I will wait for two hours on a Friday night surrounded by hipsters talking about their jewelry just to get seated. Don't puss out. Don't give up and eat at Dunlay's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula gets four stars by default because there just isn't anything else in this area to compare it to. I feel like the only reason the two surrounding restaurants stay in business is because people...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Lula dozens of times and it's still a great experience every time. I love that they will sometimes bring you a little taste of something, just for the heck of it. The roast chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try not to go to Lula's more than once a week, but sometimes that's just not possible. I'm dreaming of another bowl of the Black Kale Soup. Really. Go have it before it's off the specials list!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think that this may be one of the best restaraunts in chicago. i love the use of local ingrediants. Lula brings the same guns to town as the big boys but makes it accesable to every day people.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing specials, fresh ingredients, good wine and booze and adorable neal.what more can you ask for. well, to turn back time and kick out all the yuppies who do not deserve to eat such amazing food....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot believe I waited so long to try Lula!!!! An adorable, however tiny, space! The ambiance was perfect (I was scared it would be little too hipster), the service fantastic, friendly, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so glad we moved to Logan Square and Lula is a big reason. This place is so affordable and the food is amazing. I love it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The beet bruschetta is a must have if you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is delicious. I haven't been there enough times to give adequate commentary on the breakfast and lunch, but I have had dinner there.I will say that some of the dinner entrees are kind of pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is a terrific place with exciting, memorable food, reasonably priced and accompanied by a solid wine list. The service is always very good, the ambience pretty hip, the artwork changes regularly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
- uneven service (the waitress hit on my date once, NOT COOL!) - crappy wait on weekends- I've had a few disappointing meals, definitely overrated at times Lovely atmosphere To date, the best eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply divine. After hearing how wonderful it is from many friends, we went here for my darling friend's birthday dinner, and I promptly became a convert.Lula sadly takes no reservations, but waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lula... Lula Lula Lula... somehow, after all the years I've gone there and having lived around the corner from it I still can't figure out what the fuss is. There is so much good about it - especially...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
service is crapinterior is art-fartfood is fantasticwait might not be worth itoverall the best thing about any of my experiences to date would by far be THE BEST F-ING BANANA CREAM PIE IN THE WORLD,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just go. You'll like, if not love it.Check out the Monday night organic/local food meals they do.Top notch food and service - but not over the top.Just honest and good stuff.I'd skip the weekends...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love this place. Their local farm dinners on Mondays are just spectacular. Best brunch in town. Everyone I have taken here just loves the place. The service is lacking, but who cares when...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore Lula for dinner (never been there for brunch). The food is great, and changes all the time. I like how the daily specials are so seasonal and local. Sometimes the difference between the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place to take out of town guest and also just go for dinner on a weekday night. Simple and deliscious food at reasonable price. The atmoshpere is relaxing and warm. Service is non-perky or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The more I come here the more I consider this one of my favorite restaurants in the city.The location in Logan Square is just off the Blue line so you don't need a car to check out the hood. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula's is one of my favorite things about living in Logan Square. The food is amazing. I crave that feta plate all the time. It can be kinda crowded for dinner so go early if you don't want to wait.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant ever. I know it's crowded on the weekend, so try it on a monday or tuesday night. There's cheaper and faster food out there but there isn't any food that's better.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The #1 restaurant I take friends and out-of-towners to. I think it's my favorite chicago restaurant, but it's been months since I've been there. Probably because I'm not willing to deal with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ok the good stuff, my friend who raves about this place finally got me out for brunch. beautiful space, love the decor, no wait, great dish (i had the breakfast burritto).now here's where the bad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of overrated. Two of us went there for brunch one winter morning and the wait was 15-20 minutes, but you can expect at least that for brunch on a Sunday morning in Chicago. The food was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Butternut squash ice cream, cranberry sorbet and apple semifreddo topped off an equally delightful birthday dinner here. Each dish was creative, fresh, and well executed. Add a bottle of wine and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place I've been hearing about from my foodie friends for a long time. Well, they were right in raving about it. Other than a rude bartender and an aloof hostess, we had a perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually LOVE this place. The food is always superbly prepared, fresh, organic, and yummy. The staff are usually very kind. The wine list is awesome & they understand food allergies. HOWEVER, last...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very tasty! i had the stuffed french toast, and while definitely not the best stuffed french toast that i have ever had, it was very good. what can i say? i ate it all. i think the mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good brunch. The cappucino wasn't that good though. I'm not sure I'd go back and deal with the long wait for a table. Interesting brunch menu. The food was good, the service was decent....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this place! It is my favorite brunch place in Chicago and its also excellent for lunch or dinner. I appreciate that the menu changes all the time and that their ingredients are organic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had read the reviews and took note that "kids were not welcomed" there. So I drove by Lula's several times before I finally decided to stop by and check it out. I show up with my best dining buddies...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum-yum! My husband and I love this place for brunch! We haven't been for dinner yet, although we tried...they are closed on Tuesdays...weird. Anyway, I thought the waitstaff was great- very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So delicious. And so simple. I love hanging at the bar with a glass of wine knowing that I'm about to eat some seriously kick ass food. I especially love their green garlic soup and the BLT. YUM....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit overrated, frankly. The ingredients are always very organic and fresh. But sometimes the chefs can go a little too far in trying to be different ... for example they had a dish for a while...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Granted, we did wait a while to be seated but we had a large group (6 people) and were catching up with old friends anyway so we didn't mind. I thought the food was great and afforable. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Usually, when i go to a place for the first time where I have to wait a substantial amount of time, the longer I wait, the more intrigued I become. "Well, we can't leave now. We've waited so long, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Lula, and the food is exceptional. It's a little on the trendy side, and caters to that yuppy crowd that is taking over east Logan Square. This is its downside to me, because Logan Square is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live right by this place. And I also used to love this place when it was an actual cafe and all they served was brunch/lunch, coffee and smoothies...etc.. I stopped coming here on a weekly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore this place, I love everything about it!And have been eating brunch and lunch here for over 2 years. Yes, it's getting a bit too popular for my liking- but I will still go back,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The early bird gets the omelet! Or strada. Or stuffed french toast. Whatever breakfast you desire, it appears that wakin up early on a Saturday to arrive just before Lula opens their doors is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The girl, our new friend, and I got here before the doors opened and that was definitely the smart thing to do. There were quite a few folks waiting outside, complete with fussy babies, friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is very good, but EVERY time we go the service kills us. Our waiters/waitresses have always been nice, but as soon as we're done eating someone (a hostess?) will approach us and say something...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the one.i have finally found "the one" for me. the restaurant that is my favorite. i can NOW say that yes, this is my favorite place in the city to eat. it always amazes me, always tastes good, always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on and off since it opened, and have always loved it. The staff has been nice to my kid when we've taken her (off-peak hours), the wine has never been corked, and the specials have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually try to make my reviews as obvious as possible, but the subtlety of the place require something different. Food is delicious.Good are the prices. Go toThis cafe you must.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well,People are right. The staff seems to care more about their hairstyle than customer service. That being said-- I thought the vegetarian options were OK, and the cheap half of the menu was tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been during off-peak hours so have never had a problem with seating or service. The environment is good and the food has always been good to me as well. The mushroom enchiladas are sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice and this place is pretty much everything I like in a restaurant. The staff is friendly and works as a team, the food is good and has a wide price range; some of the specials seem...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For what it is - a neighborhood cafe - Lula's is the best, and I miss living near it. It has been in Logan Square for years, and has been turning out decent, creative cafe food for just as long....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know everyone in the Square loves Lula, but I've always found it pretentious and not worth the money. Their menu is tiny, and screams "oh, aren't we so unique. Ooh, look, we call it "chevre"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i like brunch. i like waiting there and people you KNOW havent been there as long as you have, who sort of just arrive, get seated before you when there is a 30 minute wait. sure its my fault for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been disappointed by Lula's. The food is just OK, and ever since they decided they were a fancy restaurant instead of a cafe, they have been way overpriced (even know the food is sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can tell the true Chicagoans that are reviewing because they write "Lula's." Guys, you sound like my 87 year old gramma. It's "Lula." (at least to me)As for the review- I love this place. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even know where to start.Lula's is one of my favorite places in the city, and until recently I had only been there for dinner. Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of discovering a Lula's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, because Lula is so close to my house, I've been going there a lot, and now I'm editing my review (and I added a star. ) I don't like to be wrong, but I must have been all kinds of wrong... I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here multiple times and I can only give it two stars. It's just not as awesome as everyone says it is.The food is just okay -- I've never had a meal that I was really excited about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to love this place because its in my neighborhood, but every time I go I'm completely underwhelmed. Last meal I ate there was solid: we split the roast chicken, pasta yia yia, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, times and opinions have changed since I first visited Lula for brunch on a hot, hungover Saturday morning many years ago. That's right kids, way back when the bathroom was through the kitchen and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first dining out experience in Chicago. I knew nothing about it and had no expectations. Although I don't remember what I ate I remember that it was amazing and that everything seemed to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally checked it out for brunch. I had the delicious "breakfast tamales" - very flavorful with just the right amount of spice. My friend had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooo yummy and fresh! We had a late dinner here on a Saturday, so it wasn't too crowded and we sat outside which was lovely. The memorable spots were the wonderful wine list, the mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first meal out after a long day helping a friend move into a new apartment. We arrived to find the restaurant packed but the staff was friendly and accommodating about the delay. We took drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula Cafe is a gem in Logans Square. They have a very nice, varied menu with a plethora of vegetarian selections. I usually eat breakfast(very late breakfast) on weekends here. Excellent breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Lula to meet up and have breakfast with an old friend. Lula was a relaxing and inviting space to catch up on old times and enjoy great food.We ate at the bar, since Saturday morning...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious! I went there for brunch on Sunday. The menu isn't huge, but the food is very fresh and creative! There was a short wait for a table. I was one of only a few people dining...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My lady took me here for my b-day last week after hearing lots of hype about it. Well, I wouldn't say that lived up to the hype, but it was damn delicious. I was expecting to be knocked out by an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula does outstanding, yet comfort food-like, things out of fresh, seasonal ingredients for fair prices. Their brunch is the best in the city and you avoid two hour lines. Dinner is among the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Lula Cafe saved my birthday when another place dropped the ball. Thanks for being reliable and yummers. I should have gone here first.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been to Lula three times now -- all for brunch. I cannot attest to the deliciousness of the dinner (although a coworker says it ways amazing) but brunch has been great all three times. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to this place all the time a few years ago, before they got really trendy and upscale. The food was truly amazing and different. The prices were also very affordable for pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for brunch on a Friday, so the service was pretty good. Delicious coffee, and yummy, interesting food. I was impressed and will be back soon!
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy. I have had bad experiences in the past, but I have been several times this summer and had delicious brunches every time. Outdoor seating = dog friendly. Yay!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went specifically for brunch. I found this place just by looking under breakfast here on Yelp. It was an amazingly gorgeous and temperate day, for being late June, and we circled once before...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really good at Lula's, and the dishes creative. This is a really good spot to eat, and I enjoyed the food immensely. I would say give it a try, but if you're the type that expects above...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. It's rare that I have such a horrible experience without even eating at a place. Lula's has me almost speechless. I heard about this place from several places. Reviews and people, but no one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Good wine selection, albeit pricey. From what I saw of the menu (short), the offings looked good, but I wouldn't have the chance to try anything, because apparently you can't eat at the bar, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An interesting space with nice front seating outside. For a "hipster" joint in Logan Square it's a bit spendy. You might need some of daddy's money to pick up the tab. (I hope daddy can make the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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lulas has very good food but it is not one of my favorite resturaunts. the waiters are very nice and recomend good food but i think there food is very easy to make and i can do it my self at home in half the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To me, this place is perfect. I especially appreciate the light touch they take with brunch items - never too sweet and never greasy, but always fabulous. I love that they have new things on their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been to Lula three years ago and absolutely loved it. I remembered it being one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago, but it has definitely changed. The hostess was extremely snooty when my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here once about 5 years ago maybe and ate here again a couple of sundays ago with my man. We ordered a bottle of wine at the bar while waiting for our table. Good wine and beer selection. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like this place, and it was hyped up by a couple of my friends who love it, but there's just something missing here for me. The service was fine, nothing special, but certainly not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Lula a few times and had great food and service each time. As with every restaraunt, and every server there are good nights and bad nights but my experiences have been quite good. I kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really think the popularity has had an impact on the quality. We were in there a few weeks ago and had problems with the service, and the food was way too salty.I would still recommend the farm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the idea of Lula. I'm all about fresh, organic cuisine that supports local growers. But dinner here can be a little pretentious. I recently sat down for dinner with a group of friends....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mega points for serving organic delicious upscale cuisine. Appetizers were great, and the dessert was nice, but I must be honest, my main dish, the pork shoulder with fava beans, was way too salty....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is a great all-purpose restaurant. Going on a first date? Go to Lula. Parents in town? Take them to Lula. Got friends with money to burn or no money at all? Go to Lula. For such an eclectic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh, I dunno, only been there once but I liked the place. I'm not a massive foodie or frequent restaurant-goer but on a recent trip scouting Logan Square for possible apartment finding with my mate,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!! ---this place is unbelievably pretentious in so many ways. from the second i walked up to the place, i knew i was in for trouble. don't get me wrong - i love little artsy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with Pizza P. This place is so overrated. Irf you are hungry in Logan Square go to Hot Spot...Way better, less annoying/Crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is kind of pretentious in a dorky way. It's so self-consciously arty, yet hardly any artists can afford to eat there! I don't know what half the things on their menu are, but luckily, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food for the discriminating palate. The dinners here to me don't seem to be worth the hi prices, but the brunch is great and if you can get one of the limited seats on the patio it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've eaten here, but I still remember it being quite good. I had the brioche french toast and coffee...both excellent!The crowd is mixed, but in a good way. The staff was very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait staff is totally worth how overpriced this place is. The atmosphere is really cozy & they have plenty of options for those with restricted diets. It's also one of the only nice, clean places...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Great service, great food! We got here for a late lunch and stayed until the dinner menu opened up so we could try all the AWESOME desserts. I had a great risotto, their staple chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
don't go here it is horrible. if i say this enough, maybe i will have it all to myself! in all seriousness, this place is my favorite. it's just a fun place with great food. i LOVE the tineka...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside this place looks like any run-of-the-mill organic cafe, but on the inside is an adorable fine-dining experience, with a great menu of organic, local items.I had the artichoke meyer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love love love lula. my first time *blush* was a night of complete and utter indulgence. appetizers, wine, complimentary soup, dinner, and dessert. so unbelievably delicious. the menu is filled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is disgustingly awesome. The interior was sparsely decorated, yet warm and tasteful. I had the Lake Superior Whitefish, which featured some very tasty morel mushrooms. My party passed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
oh. i wanted to love it. i did. the bartender made a perfect martini, blue cheese olives and everything! but then we had to go and eat, didn't we...the food was nothing i haven't had already. nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grrrrrr. I grit my teeth giving Lula four stars only because service is so 50/50 or worse. Man, the food is truly freakin' amazing, and the ambiance is simply incomparable: cozy, quaint, and eager to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Love Lula. That sums up everything for me, but for those of you reading, here's why. They support local farmers, and use mostly certified organic meats and vegetables. The decor is simple, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't fret over the hipsters frequenting Logan Square Auditorium above the restaurant. People may actually be waiting to get into Lula's which is an event in itself.Envision local fresh food prepped...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lula. NPR lovers love Lula. People who wear those thick black glasses love Lula. Oh what the hell. I'm just a regular joan, and I love Lula. Could we do worse, having a relatively reasonably priced...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
two words: breakfast burrito. oh, and the people and rest of the food is worth it too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best anyone could hope for in logan square- for any neighborhood actually. Its a great place to walk to and have brunch at, and its even better for dinner! I love their dinner-...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never gotten food here that wasn't fabulous.The first time I ever came, I got the moroccan chickpea sweet potato tagine; delicious all the way around. A friend I was with got the tineka...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely love this place! It's not upscale but definitely not "dirty" as someone described it. Artists paintings hover above diners down a long room, while above the server's station there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 1/2 stars. Lula is kind of dirty (on the bar side--the restaurant side seems okay in this category) and some of the waitstaff acts like they're not sure what they're supposed to do. They have some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place in the world, and I've eaten all over. The ingredients are amazingly fresh and the menu is varied. It's always good when you have a hard time deciding. The menu is quite creative...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Lula cafe since 2000 when my brother lived in the neighborhood. It has special memories for me and I LOVE this place! Fresh organic food, creative atmosphere and excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a reconnaissance mission to Chicago this weekend, I was able to do a fair amount of eating and drinking. Best restaurant experience was this lovely little restaurant, one I will definitely return...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks to die for! The brunch is fantastic. And you have to save room for the creme brulee. Great service and they are vegetarian conscious with mostly organic options.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula is one of the best restaurants in chicago and I think the best vegetarian option in the city. The standard menu has some great dishes like the Moroccan chic peas, cold peanut satay noodles, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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i'm very fortunate to live very near to lula cafe and go there frequently. it really is one of the best places to go for consistently good contemporary food, that's not too fussy, at amazingly reasonable...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lula has become my favorite restaurant in the city. I absolutely love the place due to the fact that everytime I go there, I feel wondefully satiated and healthfully full, not sick and reaching for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lula. But maybe I just love things starting in "Lu" like my name or Lululemon. Cafe Lula has surprisingly beat out all my other favorites for best brunch. I must really like it b/c I took 2...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big brunch person, as I don't really like early morning activities, or breakfast foods. I usually find the event over-populated and a little too family oriented for my liking, but I have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the best brunch we have had in the city. They use great ingredients and have a wonderful presentation. The wait can be a little long but it is worth it. I am an omnivore and my wife a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is wonderful, so it makes up for all the points lost on service. I can not really blame them because the place gets really packed and there is not really a good place to wait for your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in the world. I love the food, the service, the environment, the new selections. Independently owned, "long" standing, and always a diverse atmosphere. Contrary to what many...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Andrew Bird here. OMG!Food's yummy. Drinks are good. Especially the hot toddies when it's super chilly outside. I love the turkey sandwich. I got a free Lula pin. Bonus!Lula makes the only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
for brunch: i usually go for their breakfast burritos with a side of their fat bacon strips or juicy apple sausagesi tried the tofu scramble once, it was good and worth trying but i wound up getting a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfection. Warm and refined in a deliciously bohemian-ecclectic sophistication found nowhere else in Chicago. Affordable or pricey, fancy comfort food or innovative cuisine depending on what you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for brunch. Although it's not huge, it has a cute and eclectic interior. The menu is original and my marscapone stuffed brioche french toast was delicious. While it was pretty crowded when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. And yes, I mean it. Not just in the United States, or North America. I am talking globally. And I've traveled enough and eaten in enough places to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for breakfast. My friends and I sat at the bar and our coffee was never low. They have several vegetarian options too. But get there early or bring something to read...the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Magnificent every time I go. Most recently I had the duck breast and leg. I was pleasantly surprised when the leg was cooked through and the the breast was seared. Awesome idea to have a mixture.This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place 5 stars but half the time I go here the wait is too long; that and the food portions don't really fill me up, although I have a larger appetite than most. I don't mind not eating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here on and off for a few years and really enjoy their regular lunch and dinner menu. their wine and cocktail options are pretty nice as well. brunch has become too hectic and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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I was lucky enough to live around the corner from Lula for several years and went there often. Their dinners are inventive and honest and their dedication to using seasonal, local ingrediants is inspiring....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard a lot of people who have had problems with Lula, I've never had any of those, but I think it's a really nice spot. Here you can get both the new inventive hip culinary masterpieces for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in Chicago.Fantastic culinary experience garnered from local farmers. This place mixes music, art, and fantastic food.Start with a ginger beer and the pear/beet...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food for the meat-eater and vegetarian alike! Looks funky, perhaps, from the outside, but I find it to be very cozy inside (sometimes a bit liveley & loud) and the food is first-rate. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lula Cafe. The outside is pretty deceiving. It looks a diner, but once you walk it, you're in a casual, yet modern restaurant. It reminded me a lot of my favorite restaurant in SF, Universal...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Lula were a person, I would want to be friends with them. They would be understatedly cool-- not flashy or loud-- but sure of themselves and who they are. They wouldn't be everyone's best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i do not know love...but i do know food. lula is hands down my favorite brunch place in chicago. it's been featured on This American Life among other written articles and reviews. Go...go early (9am)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food that they serve is great and I love the location as I live right in the neighborhood. My only beef would be the service is less than great. Everytime I have gone it takes forever to get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My sentiment on Lula is this: on one hand, it's good to see Logan Square showcase some cuisine that's not taqueria fare. But for the most part, this place really annoys me.The food is good, no doubt,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in the city of Chicago. Every visit to Lula has been special and different, and I always leave feeling warm and happy and definitely FULL.My first trip to Lula...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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I've been going to Lula since I moved to the neighborhood about 4 years ago. The menu is inventive and the food is always well prepared. It has everything for everyone -- good cheap eats for those on a budget...
menupages.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Bohemian vibe and great food at this Logan Square joint make for a very cool and delicious time. The food is rather basic, with a few inventive twists, but consistently very good. I think I am in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the turkey sandwich.And majority of the regular dinner menu.The weekly dinner menu is too expensive for my budget. Once I got an appetizer thinking - "well its cheaper than the entree and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Everyone was raving about this place so I decided to check it out. I was impressed with the ambience and decor but was a bit disappointed when the food came out. I can see why it's popular but I can't see why...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in the neighborhood and try to make it there at least once a week. So what if the servers have no idea who I am? I love going there, and I love taking my friends from other neighborhoods and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is actually a 4.5, however, half points are not allowed: boo. A few friends and I met here on Monday night, and I have to say--I was impressed. The wine was fabulous, the food was fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I cant think for myself. Really. I tend to think that if a place has enough good reviews then it HAS to be good. Pretty logical right? I know, I know, think for yourself. Pave your own road, blah blah...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night with a few friends, and was not disappointed in the least. I had the Farm dinner, which is basically a prix fixe dinner only on Mondays that showcases farms in the Midwest. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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The food is really great...inventive, delicious, nice presentation. However, the staff is terse and unresponsive, almost icey. I wish I could say that it was an exception rather than a rule, but I've been many...
menupages.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
u kno im born and bred chicagoan, prolly till the day i die, but for some reason the logan square/logan boulevard area just doesn't feel like chicago. its just me i guess.anyways, lula was great. the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. First of all, its a gem in the more residential Logan Square neighbourhood. Second, the prices are lower than many other similar brunch places, with comparable quality and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite brunch location in the city. I've only been once for dinner and it was pretty good. Not fantastic but good. But brunch is another story--the brunch is delicious. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place pwNz. I was visiting Chicago for a job training and my friends brought me here so I could check out where to get some local veggie/organic grub. I don't know the name of what I ordered, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am always torn between my menu options here. The turkey sandwich, the yiayia noodles, chicken breast, or one of their very cool specials of the day? What do I choose??? Brunch, even harder...My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4. 5 stars for brunch/casual dining.My breakfast burrito was layered with fresh ingredients like advocado, garden tomatoes, fluffy eggs, salsa verde - super tasty. The pancakes came fluffy and topped...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeeowza! Who knew a turkey sandwich could taste so good? With the amazing grainy bread they serve it on, along with REAL turkey, avocado, sprouts, and pepper aoli, I was in heaven! My BF got something...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say that they have a delicate balance of trend, liquor, fine dining and interesting (if sometimes stuck up) clientel. Sometimes when I go there the balance is a bit off and I am simply...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only been here once for brunch. Food was great--can't remember exactly what I ordered though..I was severly hungover to hell. My date tells me it was a fritatta, I believe...I'll have to see what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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