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citysearch.com - expert review - 05/10/2004
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you have a small baby, who you tote in a seat that fits into the wide part of those standard-issue restaurant child seats (which are meant to hold baby seats when turned upside down, incidentally),…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man I dunno what all these negative reviews are about. Most of them seem to come from yuppies pushing their strollers in and hoping they're going to be eating at TGI Fridays. This is not Fridays --…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be plain: a) Earwax is appropriately priced.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I had such high expectations for this place, but my first experience here was completely underwhelming. Service was not impressive, but the food was just 'eh'. My fries were half-done at best (at…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their salsa is so hot I had to stick my tongue in the coffee creamer. It was kinda worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service can be lacking but the vegetarian and vegan options are bountiful! I've enjoyed every Earwax meal I've had and love the randomness of the carnivale decor (feeling me on the Ostrich Boy…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The decor was a bit deceiving, that is what caught my attention to try this place out. The food looked good. If your not a vegetarian I would not recommend this place at all. The food and service was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love going to Earwax - that was when I was younger, had more tolerance for crappy service, and was without a small child. The food was pretty good and still is but not worth all the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had a stint as a vegetarian and even though I back on some chicken, I still get thier veggie ruben and messy burger. They are wonderful! It is annoying that they don't take plastic but the food…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another WP spot that had been raved about to me that proved ultimately underwhelming. Not-good service, especially considering that I had only ordered an iced coffee and tipped very generously. It…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've experienced better. like when earwax was a dark, cozy place
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a slave to seitan, that deliciously chewy wheat meat that veg*ans the world over know and love and narrow-minded omnivores question very deeply. My near-2 years of veganism and intermittent bouts…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, hip, and crowded. You get that feeling that your back in high school having lunch in a cafeteria with the noise volume, the different clicks, and the gossip. You may end up sitting so close to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is yet another classic example of the lengths to which I will go, the abuse that I will subject myself to just in the name of one item of food! In this case, it is the Seitan Reuben. What it is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended to me by a couple of people and I figured we would check it out. I was completely dissapointed. Food service too a little longer then it should have and probably the best…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every once in awhile, I go to Earwax, thinking that I have not been to Earwax in awhile. So I go. And I remember why it's been so long. The food is nothing better than I could make at home, the wait…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The trendiest of all trendy hipster restaurants, Earwax has a long standing reputation of serving quality food at reasonable prices. Well, almost. The food is average to slightly above and the prices…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing about Earwax. Because it is one of the last restaurants in Wicker Park to have survived the cultural change from an artist neighborhood to a stroller neighborhood, it is sometimes seen…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax- Noun. a yellowish, wax like secretion from certain glands in the external auditory canal; cerumen (Dictionary.com) Yes! Just what we all want to think about what we are hungry. Yes indeedy-…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Seitan vegetarian "meat" for the first time here-- It was served on toasted bread with sourkraut and a thousand island dressing, classic reuban style. I ordered this with the thin seasoned…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the nearly all vegetarian menu with plenty of vegan options is really cool for me and my company. it's open fairly late. clientele has character and diversity. byob is also another draw in. the food…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get the same turkey burger when I go there, and love the place. It weird but it is one of the few places that I would have to go with certain people in order to enjoy. I would never go alone here,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for a late lunch. I remembered seeing an old review on Check Please but couldnt remember if the reviews were favorable or not. Well if it was good, it ain't now! Firstly, it is stuffy as…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed Earwax Cafe. I like the availability of breakfast food all day, without the grease factor of a place like the Golden Nugget (not that I don't love the Golden Nugget). I had pumpkin…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax cafe is a run of the mill hipster haven with better than average food. I like that they have a lot of organic/ veggie friendly options to choose from. The pricing is about $1 more than I think…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived within a two block radius of this place since '94 . Every year i go try this place again . I have never had a great meal there. NEVER. The only two things I use to enjoy about this place…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mind you, I do not frequent establishments based on who does or does not attend. It's a combination of the quality of food, drink and service. If I did frequent establishments solely due to its…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I believe that if the following two items from Earwax were available at restaurants everywhere, no one would ever eat meat again: 1. The huevos rancheros. Tomatillo, what? These are a spicy, delicious…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike Janna V, I found the crazy extend- a- fork chick, and the oddball hipster crowd to be charming, not off-putting. Vegan breakfast done right at 9 am?
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered Earwax in 1997 on the south side of Milwaukee Ave. I would go 5 days a week with my friends to hang or by myself to write papers in College. I had my first cup of coffee here. There were…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First off WHY name your restaurant Earwax??? Second, their food is not that good. Who needs a pound of cheese on a veggie burger? Not me. The breakfast burrito isn't even that tasty. Anyone can…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so i broke up with Earwax after lots of bad service and the crazy lady extend-a-fork incident below but ended back there with Jason E. last week for an impromptu breakfast. Somehow the extend-a-fork…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a refreshingly unpretentious vegan/ vegetarian restaurant. cute circus decor. the quesadilla with corn and goat cheese is heavenly. every time i am in town i make it a point to come to earwax. oh, and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our experience was entirely pleasant at Earwax, and it seemed that the diners in the vicinity were equally satisfied. Caveat - Except for the woman who ordered the bison burger - at a vegetarian…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little people watching cafe. Not big on vegetarian fare so I was a little hesitant. This place rocks!!! My friend had hummus and falafel. I had a smoothie with bananas, coconut, ginger, and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I met my ex boyfriend here for our first date. I was about an hour late but he waited. While he was waiting for me the kitchen closed and when I arrived the only thing I could order was a soda. Not…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a place for vegans and kids btw the ages of 21-26. I used to date this girl and she took me here when I was 25. I ordered the pesto quesadillas I believe, and they tasted like shit on a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doesnt hold a candle to Watercourse here in Denver. Which should say everything I need to say. But the food was good. Service sucked, the waitress was nice enough but they forgot my root beer and it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here isn't memorable, but I really love the decor of this place. I'd go again just to look at the decor - it looks like a circus freak show.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Will you like Earwax? Take this simple multiple-choice test to find out! 1. Bacon is ___________
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax I am confused. Your messy veggie burger with BBQ, cheddar and onions was one of the best I have ever eaten, but your garbage salad was absolute garbage. I asked for goat cheese instead of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I agree the service is not that spectacular, the food makes up for it. The problem is is that you need to know what to order. The first time I went I got a seitan burrito that I was not impressed…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here once while visiting Chicago about a year ago. I have to say, it was a pretty crappy meal. The service was really slow, and the salad I ordered wasn't very good at all. It tasted like it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on my trip to Chicago to visit a friend and it would definitely be a spot to eat at all the time. I had some delicious sweet potato pancakes with walnuts. Our party also had the black bean…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-I think the black bean & sweet potato quesadilla is delicious with the cilantro pesto -I love the jerk seitan sandwich
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All the times I'd been to Earwax, it took Yelpers to tell me it was byob. Thanks Yelp. This is certainly not my favorite place, but their food's all right. I usually order the breakfast burrito.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I keep finding myself at this eatery, purely because of the opening hours, I don't care enough for the convention of "brunch" to be up early enough on a Sunday. There are several places within just a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I treat Earwax the way some people treat 2 A.M. booty calls. On one hand, there are times you have to have SOMETHING, but at the same time you don't really admit yr secret vice to anyone. ANYONE. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I realize this place is a vegetarian haven, but ever so often i like to break out of my carnivore world and try some delicious vegetarian dishes, but this place really had the most unappetizing menu.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so I really like Earwax but I can understand that some may not dig on this place. Yes its crowded, yes the service is shaky and yes the bathrooms look like one from the movie Trainspotting. With…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first time here was great. two of my friends and i were looking for a place to cram for our finals (which, i still have to study, but i'm here on yelp) and this place came up in conversation.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch. Heaven. Go immediately and get the breakfast burrito. It is amazing!!!!! I heard about this place when searching for "vegetarian friendly places" but wanted to find something for my meat…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
[walking briskly through Wicker Park] "You wanna getta sandwich?"
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying that the food here is really great! And the prices are reasonable too, in my opinion (and especially for Wicker Park). But two stars, because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It being 40 degrees outside (though April), you'd wonder why the back door to this restaurant was wide open. Maybe the servers in the back were over-heated by a long day's labor, but I was cold and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun looking place, and there have been many times walking around the neighborhood I've stopped in for a snack or a meal, just because it looked so inviting and cool and healthy ... and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. The fries are amazing. My favorite sandwich is the tuna melt and the chips and salsa a great appetizer. Everything I've tried has been delicious except the smoothy my…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love organic food and this is the place to go! People are awesome, the decorations are interesting, but the food is sooo
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't love this place. The food is mediocre. The servers are slow and kurt, if not flat-out rude. Look I understand what it's like to serve people, and I'm willing to cut a server some slack if it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's no real reason to write this up as the word has long been out, but it's just a comfortable and fun place to hit up for brunch or lunch, or grab carry-out, and it's a dependable fixed menu.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I once ate next to Ted Leo here. I like about 3 Ted Leo tunes. I've never listened to an album all the way through because shit gets boring after a couple songs. But the ones I like, I really really…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the food at this dirty hipster carnival (and i mean that in the nicest way). this place is the epitome of bucktown/wicker park/hipster heaven - it's a true hangout. i know this first hand…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rani and I used to brunch here regularly when I still lived in Chicago. I love going to Earwax during this time, since you can't go wrong with either their breakfast or lunch items. The baked…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax - this is a joint I was surprised didn't have a sister establishment here in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It's a hipster paradise, as they prepare actually edible vegetarian food. I really dislike…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax has a cool laidback atmosphere - so laidback they had trouble remembering your order. So it was Easter, and I was hungry for some pancakes but I knew that every other place in the city serving…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place, I really really did. I love when a restaurant caters to vegetarians. But after two visits, I know I won't be back. I think the decor is fun but I had a hard time with the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Likes: the food I eat from here doesn't give me the rumbles by the time I get home. You can tell they serve well crafted-meals with great portion sizes. Oh, and breakfast served all day? Pass the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is hit or miss, but the food is always great. The quesadilla with pesto is awesome. Hard to get a table during the summer on the weekends, but that's to be expected for the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best damn lunch-ish spot in wicker park. cool to just hang and catch up with some good friends. Great tea's and the quesadilla is freaking awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I go places way too often and then I boycott them subconsciously. Well, Earwax, I'm sorry I done you wrong. After going there again twice recently, I feel confident leaving 4 stars. Friendly…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a one-end-of-the-spectrum place to eat. I love the food - I have never been unhappy with the food, although my cousin once got something called a Tempeh burger, I tried her…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love/hate relationship with this place. I want to like it because i like their garbage salad and the jerk seitan. I love the fries.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not very attractive. Honestly, I'm not. I'm all right. I'm attractive enough not to regret making out with in the bathroom at the Museum After Dark thing back in December. Being only middling in…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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And this owner is reputably stingy and rude. The food is good at times, but...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To start off, the food was awesome. I wish I could say the same about our WAITER! what a weirdo! After ordering, he said "sounds good, see ya later." and then disappeared for about a half an hour. I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have two words for you: breakfast. burrito.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm with Marissa: The service stinks. When I pulled out my credit card to pay, the waiter said Earwax was cash-only. I apologized and explained I hadn't seen that note on the menu. He countered, "Well,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eclectic. In a word, that was my first thought as I entered Earwax for the first time. From the decor to the food, it was pretty "eclectic".
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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i went to Earwax today with my friends and it was our first time there. our waitor named Miguel was the WORST waitor i have EVER HAD. he came over to our table and put his leg up on my friends seat. When i...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the first time I ate here, it was after two hours of dazed browsing at Myopic across the street, and the bright and funky decor drew to me to Earwax. It's decorated like a circus tent - bright…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is one of my favorite restaurants. I eat there at least once a month and sometimes more often. It's cheap for starters. The line usually isn't too long and the environment is cool. They have…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I hate when hosts say 'Just One?' Just one had the tofu benedict and it was pretty bad. The tofu was really bland and the spinach was over cooked. The hollandaise sauce tastes exactly the same…
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: fresh squeezed orange juice is not really fresh squeezed orange juice. Prices are high too! But, I will say that the decor is really cute. Place is very hipster-esque haha
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Is it just me, or is the service here freakin' horrible!? The waiters give an "I don't want to help you but I have to" vibe every time they come to the table, which for the record, is a minimum.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review from back in 2000: I used to dogsit a few blocks from here and one weekend during the winter, I invited a couple friends over and we spent a day and a half glued to the couch watching…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I hear someone say "monkey wang" I immediately think about this place. Hmm.. sweet potato quesadillas.. wait what? My friend's brother works in the area so we came here one afternoon for some…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great place I'd take my parents if they visited Chicago, or other out-of-towners. Its fun and once you find your favorite dish, you'll never want to try anything else on the menu. The fries are…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quality / Taste (40%): 4 Hey, now that was a very tasty falafel sandwich! It's served simply in a pita, with tahini, veggies & vegan hummus on the side. The hummus was also very good; a different…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is the best part to me, honestly. The service isn't bad, it's nothing special. The food isn't anything special either, but I have nothing negative to say about it either... I'm just...…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great food! not to pricey! the veggie bagel sandwich is really tasty! the people that work here seem a bit rude sometimes but the great food makes up for that.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once you stop noticing the horrific interior, this place is okay. Some plates are very good, many others are so-so, but it's fairly non-expensive so I won't complain. The wait staff could use less…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't waste your money. The food is pretty generic (for vegans) and not that great. It tastes like something you can make at home. The waitress we had was awful, and the whole cash only thing is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, YUM! I don't eat much meat (but I have some friends that will dispute that fact) and Earwax makes it easy with a billion veggie options. They do serve meat, but expect it to be of the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is one of my favorite places to grab a quick meal when I feel like eating out but don't have anyone to go with (or feel like eating alone!) The caesar salad with chicken is really good, but ask…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax is one of my favorite places to eat in the city. I love going there for breakfast during the weekend because you can walk in at any time and there is no line when across the street at the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a wicker park must. i've been here several times over the years. i miss the 80's vhs movie covers in the bathroom, they've all been torn down and replaced with mediocre graffiti via silver christmas…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having friends with varying tastes, dietary restrictions and generally picky eating habits ends up steering me toward hit-and-miss, veg friendly diners with good coffee and questionable service. I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 for the fries. I don't know what they season it with, but it's exceptionally good. 2 for the Filberts soda.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the menu (many veggie options), I like the outdoor seating in warmer climates, and I like the cafe (although it can be quite cold in there during the winter). I don't like that you have to pay…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend on a tuesday night. It was interesting waiting 25 minutes to be seated. I ordered the mushroom swiss veggie burger.For whatever reason I blanked out when ordering and was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot when I first moved to wicker park and didn't know where else to go. I think that kind of sums up this restaurant. The food is incredibly hit or miss, one time I got vegan…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since first moving to Chicago, I'd been meaning to try Earwax. Had a date with a rather curiously dubious person, though he did get me to finally try this establishment. That time was only dessert,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There must be something addictive about the food at Earwax because since the first time I went there, about six months ago, I've had weekly cravings for their yummy, home-cooked comfort food. Before…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the greatest food! And I love thier unique soda selection. The blackberry soda is yummy and their teas are great.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here anymore but the strawberry vegan shakes are great. Small portions v. big prices, ouch.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Real hit or miss. The last time I went the food was good, it wasn't too crowded and the service was decent. Other times the food has been terrible and the staff has seemed strained to the point of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Veggie place, with a lot of hits and misses on the menu. Because of the location, Earwax can be pretty pricey..or maybe it just feels that way because it's CASH ONLY. Regardless, it's a cool circus…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh...Earwax has a nice ambiance and friendly staff, but the food is a bit more expensive than it needs to be, which is often the case with vegetarian/vegan specific restaurants. And considering how…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cash only. somewhat of a boring menu for veggies. atm charges a fee that actually goes to the earwax (or that is what it looks like on my bank statement). good tea. poor service. somewhat loud. the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really concerned that my sister had brought me to a vegan place with nothing for my might-loving appetite to eat. I almost starting pouting. WELL, let me tell you - Earwax is one alright place to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a while, but I used to take all of my dates here, forgotting that I had a massive crush on one of the waiters. I can't deal w. the hippy vegetarian stuff on the menu but the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the last time i ate here was actually a good experience. not only did our server serve us, but she actually chatted with us too. the food tends to be hit or miss for me. the things that are good…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"What? Wait, what? No, I'm not playing the flute....that would be really hard to do while holding a cell phone. I'm at Earwax and some fiddle flute-like music is blaring my ears off...." Per usual, I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll go with what someone else already said on this one. I wasn't impressed. The food was good, but not special. It tasted like something I would make at home when looking for a quick, cheap meal.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Earwax fairly often, so I can't rate it too poorly. It's not my favorite place to eat, but it's close to my house, it has an okay vegetarian/vegan selection, and it has, um, atmosphere. The…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
lets say 2 1/2 stars. i was looking forward to a good meal here, but it wasn't that at all. our table was dirty when we arrived in which the hostess and our waiter didn't seem to notice, our waiter…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a vegetarian, but I do commiserate with difficulties of finding good substitutes that mimic carnivorous fares like burgers and sausages -- just about every offering that contains meat is also…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i wanted to like this place, because it's funky and serves brunch and i like the movie selection (and that it's organized BY DIRECTOR). the food's okay but not great, the lines tend to be pretty long…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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great place to have a meal with one or two freinds, and great veggie choices. seitan ruben was amazing, thier coffee is always fresh and tasy, and ecclectic atmosphere keeps it fun. Service can be just a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited my friend Sam at her new Chicago digs last month and tried this place on her recommendation. The day started out with a quest for a good cup of coffee and some breakfast. I found both here,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give five stars just for the amazing vegan milkshakes. I always order a chocolate banana shake and it's always amazing.The black bean burgers as well as the vegan coleslaw here are really, really…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food was DREADFUL. Cold fries and a yucky tuna melt... coulda got better food from Subway or Quiznos. I know the decor is supposed to be funky and all but it comes across as just looking like a dump.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Earwax reminds me of a cafe back in Champaign called Paradiso; it has all the hipster stylings and retro feel for a cozy vegetarian cafe except it doesn't live up to the billing. The service…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have such fond memories of this cafe. From college to post college, its been here and just gives chicago the extra art/film feel. Nice staff and great teas and coffees.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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This place has a great selection for vegetarians. They have the best veggie burgers in the neighborhood and you have to try the Jamaican salad with Seitan, it's so so good. Great spot for lunch, especially...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
