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Cozy Noodles And Rice in Evanston is a three star Thai restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery. This restaurant is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food above average fast thai.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE cozy noodles. The atmosphere is unique and interesting. The food is delicious... and the best part is you can BYOB! My favorite dish is the BAMEE noodles. I usually get brocolli with it... but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Cozy Noodles. The best Pad See Ew and lunch special around. For lunch you get miso soup, then choice of egg roll, cucumber salad or spring roll, then full noodle or rice dish, all for $5.95....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite BYOB restaurant in Evanston. Their food is good, the decor is ridiculous, and the people around you are always drinking a lot. Not much to complain about.I have to admit, I've only ever...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a great time at Cozy Noodle (probably because its BYOB). The food is super cheap and usually comes out pretty fast. I usually get the spicy cashew chicken and rama, and both are great....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place-- I keep wanting to do the BYOB but always forget. Great for large groups as well as for a date-- though at times you may be sitting uncomfortably close to the other table. The decor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a storefront on Davis Street, near Bill's Blues -- when we couldn't get in to there, we defaulted to this place, across the street.As we were shown to a table in the back, my eyes spot a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not changing the rating, but I am updating just to say that I'm still sort of in love with this place. Their lunch specials are hella cheap (I'm not from NorCal, but my cousin, Jacob F is, so that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy has become one of my favorite lunch spots in Evanston. It's reliably cheap and tasty, the decor is bright and kitschy, and the speed of the service never fails to impress me. And it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arguably, the best collection of 70s and 80s era lunch boxes in a Thai restaurant....evar. Go for the green curry (my oh my, so delicious--and what large portions!), stay to gawk at the kitch! Cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cozy - probably my favorite thai restaurant in Evanston - plus I have not gotten sick here from their pad thai, ever! Win win.I can only speak to the pad thai with tofu and the cucumber salad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So quirky.I always order one of the curries. Who can resist BYOB?The tables are a little close together, but its a friendly atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a fun place to grab a quick meal in Evanston. You walk in an immediately are struck by their crazy decor. It's kind of awesome. There are license plates from every state on the wall,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 Stars means I'm a fan, and I am.Went there on a rainy Saturday for lunch and had a wonderful time. Like another reviewer said, you can't go wrong with "crazy noodles".Good food, nice waitress, airy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just to let you know, I was on the fence of giving this place 3 stars. I was thinking it deserved better, but after going a couple times, the food wasn't as good as I thought it'd be.I've passed by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i will always be a die hard noodles and the pot fan, but this place was sooo CUTE.!!!!! it shocked me because it was an asian thai place, but looked so....american!! the food was good, we had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously. What is not to like about Cozy? Funky little Thai place with solid food. Is it the best Thai food I've ever had? No, but it consistently good and one of the best value meals I think you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BYOB baby!!Brought a friend here and we nailed the perfect BYOB place and closed it down and they were very friendly for how late we stayed but we couldn't help it.Captain Morgan....hum kinda abused...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, just to cute and to delish. Too minutes to order and delish! whell chair accesibilyty is amazing, very wide entrance but the bathreoom is really tight and small
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite Pad Thai in town. Super fast, super delicious, and super inexpensive.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy Noodles. Order the Crazy Noodles. You can't go wrong with them. At least, that's what I finally learned from my friends who love going to Cozy Noodles & Rice. The first two times I came here, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit disturbed by Maggie E.'s experience here, and would most likely give a 1 star as well if I had been in that situation. Alas, based on my own experiences, and until the waitstaff at Cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just had the worst dining experience of my life at Cozy Noodles and I feel the need to share. I went there for a friend's birthday. We were having a grand old time, we'd paid, but we were enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my fave take-out/delivery place.... the food is very good and the prices insanely reasonable. I've not had a bad dish there and my current faves include Tom Khar, Crazy Noodles, Mild Curry...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute decor, convenient location, cheap yummy food.For noodle dishes, siam pasta or thai sookdee are better. I love the green curry though, spicy with lots of veggies.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place: It's pretty, the staff was terrific, the portions are gigantic and the price is economical. I had coconut chicken soup followed by rice noodles with beef and Chinese broccoli....
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like it a lot! Food is good and with broad selections. Great hangout place with friends. Creative and colorful interior design is also a highlight of the restaurant. Plus, yes, the price is very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy noodle has always been the place to go for me in Evanston.Food comes out super fast.Can't beat BYOB and cheap thai food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great idea! Why does every Thai place have to look "serene"? I dug the kitschy vibe. The price was excellent. The tab was less than 20 bucks for 3 people. Hurray! Very warm place. The staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy Noodle was a staple of our time in Evanston. Cheap, convenient, BYOB, relatively quick, always stuff to look at while you wait for your food (whether it's the lunchboxes, license plates, or NU...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food (though on the sweet side)at very reasonable prices. You can eat yourself stupid on the cheap. Cozy serves very generous portions, and there's always enough for lunch (and sometimes another...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum - delicious and cheap, especially the lunch specials. The fried noodles that come with most dishes are something I haven't encountered before, but they're quite good. However, I hear you can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I say my favorite thai dish is pad se ew, but really I just mean pad se ew from Cozy Noodle. Get some, and you will be happy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite living in or near Evanston for the last several years, somehow I managed never to come here until recently. Too bad, because it's a cute sit-down place with above-average, cheap Thai food....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never dined-in or visited the restaurant, so I can't vouch for the service or ambiance. However, the food is AMAZING! I don't know how I could have gone through my college years without my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy is one of my Evanston favorites. It has a great atmosphere with nostalgic items like a million pez toys lining the walls. What's great about Cozy is the food - Americanized Thai food at cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Their cute collection of random vintage toys and such may be cute and interesting to look at in this bright and cheery place, but the food is another story. It is absolutely the worst Thai food I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a small restaurant, with closely spaced tables and two rooms. There is a small secondary room on the west side of the restaurant. The decor is young, with wall shelves containing metal toys,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Cozy and so do a number of other people in the hood because it is always crowded. I think the food is alright. I don't like the crispy noodle factor and their curries could be better but other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. Cheap.Fast.Yummy.What more could you ask for. Portions are the perfect size. Flavorful food. Pad see eiw and the panang curry noodles are top choices. Come early or expect to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough of the vegetable egg rolls from here. Luckily I live a block away and can call for pick up all the time. The crab rangoon is awesome. I tried the fried tofu last week and will order...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had the opportunity to partake of Cozy's offerings on two occasions; once was delivery, enjoyed on a Friday evening over at my friend's house, sitting on the floor and watching episodes of The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a Thai place in the US...so don't expect the food to be super unique. They've got the same thing every other Thai place has; prices are the same as every other Thai place. The food is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I decided to order delivery from Cozy because of all the positive reviews on here...and now I can add my own positive review as well! I ordered the crab rangoon and spicy basil...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the mood for a cheap, yummy lunch? For $5.95 you can choose from over a dozen dishes with a side of spring roll, egg roll, or cucumber salad. I ordered the Lard Na, which oddly came with crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Thai place in Evanston. It's quick, cheap, and a fun place to eat at. You can amuse yourself for a whole dinner just by taking in the thousands of old toys decorating the walls. Their food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy Noodles & Rice is, well, cozy.The decor and atmosphere are super. If your eating buddy turns out to be a huge bore, you can entertain yourself with the numerous wall decorations, ranging from a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food - great prices. Service is weird - sorry but that's the best way to describe it. Timing seems to be bad, but they are attentive, polite, and earnest. I've tried many things on the menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coolest looking place I've ever eaten at. The entire interior of this restaurant is decorated with nostalgic things such as license plates, funny posters from the World War II era, and even beanie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want desperately to give them more stars, but I can't betray my gut. We went to this place a long time ago when they first opened up (no nice awning or kitschy decoration at the time) and loved it....
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another place i missed horribly when i left for the east coast! This place is one of a kind, and the decor is always cutesy/chic. I remember we found this place while I was in highschool and i was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cozy Noodles! The restaurant has good lunch specials, and good coupon deals that you can find on their website..I agree that their decor is anything but Thai but it's all still so cute and,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We live less than a block from Cozy and have been going there for months. Since I am lame, I mostly get the same thing which is Pad Thai Beef. Theirs is quite tasty and one of my favorite dishes in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is close to my work which is really the only reason I go here. I find the food to be average and even border bad at times. I ordered the dumpling noodles thinking that there would be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What really differentiates them from other Thai spots are the special items such as the crispy pad thai, crispy pad khee mao, and crispy pad see eiw - all of which are delicious.Definitely not the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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First off- i have not tried the food. The prices are reasonable- so thumbs up...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food with really good prices. The chicken pad see ew I ordered was pretty decent-sized, I finished the dish clean and didn't feel overly stuffed. It wasn't as oily as some other places have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good food, as a matter of fact they have AWESOME food. Reasonable Lunch Specials, "cozy" fun bright atmosphere, great overall prices.... BUT TOO BAD THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS ROTTEN! I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have finally figured out why their food always tastes fishy: They do add fish sauce even to their vegetarian dishes. You order your curry with tofu as a 'meat', you still get fish sauce all over...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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You will get your normal Thai fare here at above board quality, but you also get to admire the decor. The walls are lined with pez dispensers, license plates, bobble heads, old lunch boxes, etc... It is laid...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy Noodle is about as cute as a Thai restaurant gets--there are funny retro signs on the walls surrounded by collections of metal lunch boxes and vintage toys. Most of the restaurant is bright...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food - wasn't impressed by the pad thai or pad see ew or lad nar, however their pad prik and curries were incredibly spicy and required me to make more rice to sop up the spiciness! I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone at Northwestern raves about Cozy.I have never understood why.The location sucks -- it's a distance from campus and on the edges of downtown. Yes, the decor is fun and quirky, but it's better...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I realize this place already has great reviews, but thought I'd throw my 4 stars in here. Food: Very good. Tofu was cooked perfectly. Wasn't spicy enough for my taste (after asking for spicy) but no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great experience at this Cozy Noodles in Evanston! I ordered fried tofu - so yummy and chewy! Unfortunately I can't remember exactly which chicken dish I ordered because there is a really large...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Love this place! Fun for kids too, but also a great date. Delicious food and friendly staff.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
--I'm calling it 3.5 stars.--I'm with Kate P. I've been going since it opened, I used to live a block away. I would have given it 3 stars up until a few months ago, but the last 2-3 times I was there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy Noodle does amazing pad see ew - flavorful noodles, tender chicken, fluffy eggs, and generous portions of broccoli. I'll probably update this review when I try out their other dishes but so far...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered chicken pad thai, my go-to thai dish and it was very greasy without much flavor. Quite disappointing. But I've heard good things so I'll give it another shot.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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I work two blocks away from Cozy's Evanston location, and while I eat there...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In Evanston, this is my second favorite noodle place after Thai Sookdee. Their food is great and the service is fast. Most importantly, decently priced. PLEASE PLEASE don't give in to going to Joy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time the other night and loved it. The food tasted really good and everything tasted pretty fresh. You sit pretty close to the other people in the restaurant but I love how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Cozy for the last 4 years and it's always been great. I think I have eaten most of the available dishes and there isn't anything that I did not like...except maybe the mini egg...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, prices are great. The service is interesting. If you go with a multiple person party, don't expect your food to come out at the same time. They have not figured that out as of yet. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here at least once a week. The setting is extremely strange for a Thai restaurant - Pez Dispensers, liscense plates, and vintage lunch boxes adorn the walls, but the food is the best bang for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decorated like an antique shop this Thai place has great food and atmosphere. The Pad Thai is the cheapest in Evanston (by a dollar) but just as good as any other local place. As an added bonus this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really good BBQ Pork Noodle Soup here, and I also had fun looking at their collection of lunchboxes and PEZ dispensers while waiting for my food. I wouldn't eat here all the time (as I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the previous review, when I was a student in at NW I used to hit it up all the time! The food is good, but not great. The price is amazing. You can walk away stuffed for 6-7 dollars....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! Fun atmosphere! Lots of memorabilia and nostalgia from the decor. Love the appetizers - crab rangoon , egg rolls, and Pad See Eiw w/ beef.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend suggested this place for affordable, authentic thai food. Hmm. I was a little skeptical, to tell you the truth. Had enough bad experiences with orange pad thai that smelt funny in chicago....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent pad thai joint -- free wifi, some outlets.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty standard noodle joint. The egg rolls and pad thai are yummy, and the prices are good. They don't serve alcohol, but you can bring beer or wine yourself and they don't charge a fee. The ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone peering into the windows of this little nook might confuse it with a diner, with all the miscellaneous Americana lining the walls. I'm not sure what their decorator was thinking, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm in Evanston and starving, this place is always high on the list.It's not that the food is mouth watering amazing, but it is damn good, cheap and plentiful. I always get chicken Pad Thai add...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I come to Cozy, I leave disappointed with the food. The decor is cute, and the food is super cheap, which makes it a fun place to come with friends. I suppose if you are a student used to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great deal. we're so happy to have them back after their fire. the food is so good here. try the green curry or the pad thai, or both. you can have a huge meal here for $5 or $6/person.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly an awesome Thai place. I've only gone there for lunch, so I can't still give 5 stars, but the lunch was great. An unique atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Cozy Noodle is a great place to go on a cold day ?? the d??cor is bright and spicy and so is the food. I usually go for lunch on a day I need a pick me up at work. The lunch specials are great values and come...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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This doesn't have the more refined Thai style and presentation of some of the other restaurants in the area. It's a tiny area crammed with odd lunchboxes on the wall and too many tables in too little space,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food may be mediocre (3.5 stars at best), but it's perfect for students under a tight budget. Our favorite appetizers include spicy beef and chicken salads, and the entrees (curries, stir-fries,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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I love getting lunch here because it's cheap. Most dishes are $5.50 with a spring roll, egg roll, or cucumber salad and the portions are decently sized. I've also gotten delivery from Cozy too and I...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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This really is the place to go. Take your friends, take your family, or just take yourself! The food is excellent and so reasonably priced. (and the decor is great too) And Cozy Noodles has two great ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Cozy has a pretty good deal for lunch. I thought my food was tasty but I felt like the veggies could have been cooked more. The broccolli was practically raw. It's a cute little place though - I love ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, sweet memories of delivery from Cozy Noodles. They don't charge much for delivery, but this is coming from someone who rarely ordered much more than the pad thai shrimp with extra eggs. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this Thai food. The spicy dishes were the best thing on the menu!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Cozy is a great place to stop for some good food at a great price. The restaurant is a little small, so you may have to wait for a table, but it is worth it. Oh, they also deliver. :-)
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The servers can be bitchy, but the food is awesome and arrives on time. Really colorful place, too.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2004
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They take some old favorites and give them a new twist and are a great bargain. Went in for lunch on Saturday afternoon - had soup, appetizer and entree for less than $10 per person. Try the Crispy Pad Thai or...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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canary yellow walls with thai movie posters and handmade mosaic tabletops brighten up this tiny storefront, formerly a noodle house. while the menu offerings are standard, the preparations are notably...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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for that warm and fuzzy feeling in your stomach...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the decor is very cute but it is a little noisy, and not for clausterphobes. close quarters! the food is above average fast thai...
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