CC Holland

"Long waits (sustained by free coffee as you linger) are worth it. But bring cash! They don't accept credit cards."

"Parking can be competitive, but there's a garage at the end of LaSalle that's the same price as the on-street meters -- and some businesses will validate."

"Fresh, fabulous sushi. No reservation? Get there right at 5 or face a long wait. Don't miss the hamachi/avocado appetizer. The food may be 5 star, but the service isn't; be prepared to linger."

"Was a kid-friendly fave for us until a friend found a couple of creepy-crawlies in the rice. Enough of an eww factor for us to look elsewhere."

"Love Nelly's! Good coffee, smiling service, lots of snacks, free WiFi. Bring your laptop and stay awhile. Not a great place for calls, though, between the chatter and the music on overhead speakers."

"Huge menu to cater to almost every taste. Big, semi-private booths are a great location for a business lunch. Skews older -- a great place to take visiting parents, but not so much for a hot date."