Okay, so I've written about Backstory twice now, accidentally calling it Back Story, so it has a different Yelp page. To get people up to speed, I, like Backstory, am located south of the Midway in…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Meg O. at Yelp.com on September 11, 2008.

This place is delicious! Their tacos al pastor are the best in Chicago although I don't like that you have to order the cilantro and cebolla b/c it only comes with the salsa roja. Even so, they are…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by julieta s. at Yelp.com on September 10, 2008.

Frederick Law Olmsted (who designed this park as well as NYC's Central Park) is an f'n genius. When first recruited to design this park in preparation for the Columbian Exposition, he was offended.…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Rob R. at Yelp.com on September 8, 2008.

I stopped by this organic farmers market in my old/soon to be new Hyde Park Woodlawn neighborhood - I loved it. It does appear to be sponsored by out and out Communists and their natural t-shop,…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by john e. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

I've only played basketball here, and the courts are very small

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Joshua A. at Yelp.com on August 26, 2008.

On a recent trip to Chicago I discovered the Backstory Cafe and thoroughly enjoyed it. You have to follow a couple signs to get the entrance, but it's well worth it. Their coffee is "slow drip"…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by T A. at Yelp.com on August 24, 2008.

I suppose it's not technically a diner, but I'd still rate it the South Side's best. Rumor has it, it's the oldest eatery in the entire city too, established somewhere in the late 19th century,…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Peter F. at Yelp.com on August 6, 2008.

I love this place - it's like a home away from home! (But I never get pampered like this at home ;) A lovely couple owns this two-story B&B; in Woodlawn - near the Hyde Park/Univ. of Chicago area.…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Melissa M. at Yelp.com on July 28, 2008.

Upon my return to Chicago, I found many lovely surprises and additions to the South Campus at the U of C. Perhaps the best is the Backstory Cafe at the Experimental Station. First off, it's a great…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Meg O. at Yelp.com on July 27, 2008.

This week, my friend Mike + I found ourselves in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood, hunting for a burrito + a large horchata that could top last Sunday's choice (Little Village's El Chisme, on…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Amanda P. at Yelp.com on July 10, 2008.

So i hurt my foot. Not a big secret. On this particular sunday morning my foot was in bad shape...like super duper bad shape. Unfortunately for me the nearest hospital in my area is St. Bernard. So i…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by mike k. at Yelp.com on July 7, 2008.

Met a friend and her friends here. Totally a hole in the wall!! I swear the menus were even dirty! Have to agree with Peter M. Cannot understand how they can survive in this high rent area!?…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Marie B. at Yelp.com on July 2, 2008.

The Backstory Cafe is a great out-of-the way, quiet cafe with an interesting but cozy atmosphere, and excellent coffee. The pastries are great too! You should go!

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by alex a. at Yelp.com on June 25, 2008.

'Tis a sad thing. I really liked their bread and ate it often, but I sure didn't know what I was eating! Baltic Bakery is now closed permanently for an extraordinarily long list of egregious health…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Peter F. at Yelp.com on June 24, 2008.

The Backstory cafe just opened today. It's ensconced around the corner where 61st St. meets Blackstone Ave. -- not a location that's likely to get much pedestrian traffic, but if you're in the area…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Ross G. at Yelp.com on June 23, 2008.

Definitely buy your bike here. I just bought a bike there and my experience shopping there was great. The staff were friendly and helpful. The seat on the bike I wanted was too high, so the guy who…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by k w. at Yelp.com on June 18, 2008.

I rode my bike through Washington Park today, this gorgeous day. I stopped to watch old men playing chess. They looked askance at me. I'm white. They let me watch for while, anyway. I saw an older...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Michael S. at Yelp.com on May 17, 2008.

Five stars for the sign in front that is stretched Fred Sanford-like across this ramshackle box of an establishment: "Before you go, see Elmo! Tombstones While You Wait." Now, you may have looked...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Michael S. at Yelp.com on May 17, 2008.

I normally hate bike shops because the staff is usually arrogant or just plain rude. I know I'm not a vegan Food-not-Bombs Critical Mass hipster who lives in Humboldt Park, but I still enjoy riding...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Meg O. at Yelp.com on May 17, 2008.

David and I drove around Back of the Yards looking for a Mexican joint that would call to him. (As a vegetarian, I let him choose Mexican restaurants; in Mexican restaurants, I usually end up eating...

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by J M. at Yelp.com on May 9, 2008.

I had major kitchen, office and family room renovations done. I found them to be professional and easy to do business with. They were flexible with regards to me changing plans and worked diligently...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Jimmy W. at Yelp.com on April 27, 2008.

My family is so happy with the work performed by MWright Development on our basement. There professionalism was so refreshing and the management of the work was top notch. I refer all my friends to...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by A H. at Yelp.com on April 26, 2008.

Great neighborhood after-school program that fixes bikes. Professionals on staff. Everyone who works there is nice, warm, friendly and really wants to fix your bike well, and for a fair price.

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Melissa W. at Yelp.com on April 22, 2008.

I have been eating at Daley's restaurant since the 1970's. This is great soul food. My two favorite things on the menu are the collard greens and the hotlinks with rice. Everything on the menu...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Tina P. at Yelp.com on April 14, 2008.

Black people south of Hyde Park: isn't there a single one of you on yelp? Why is it that when I choose to review any place that's bustling but also south of U of C, I'm one of the first reviewers?...

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by A K. at Yelp.com on April 13, 2008.

Ugh... Stay away. FAR away. I don't see how this place can even deserve one star, much less 3, 4, and 5 stars that other people are giving it. Hell, I don't know how they stay in business! The...

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Peter M. at Yelp.com on April 11, 2008.

Today I had the pleasure of guest speaking at the University of Chicago Law School. I brought my oldest daughter with me. One member of the class addressed a question to her, too, as she is a recently...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Michael S. at Yelp.com on April 10, 2008.

I was looking for a cheap avenue to get my dog spayed and I made an appointment here. I went in with the knowledge that they are busy and trying to accomodate for a lot of animals; however, needless...

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by J J. at Yelp.com on March 19, 2008.

Contracted them for a restoration project for my ranch home. They did a poor job, did not meet the deadline and their customer service was awful. Do not even bother with this company!

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Ebert T. at Yelp.com on March 13, 2008.

These guys are awesome. They have done basketball camp t-shirts and promotional items for me for years, and did some very high-end softball uniforms for us last summer. Always a quality interaction...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Matt S. at Yelp.com on March 11, 2008.

Sports Novelties & Premiums has been my go-to spot for all sports and event related souvenirs for over 15 years, dating back to their years on South Michigan Avenue. Their new back of the Yards 4000...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Matt S. at Yelp.com on March 11, 2008.

Living at I-House means living in a tiny, dorm-style room without a private bathroom. But if that's what you're looking for, it's great and cheap. And there's free ice cream on Sunday nights!

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by R H. at Yelp.com on February 12, 2008.

One of the Chicago insitutions thats a great name in the city. First of all I like anything that you can buy that isn't over cooked, processed, sprayed with preservatives etc. The tortillas they...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Marc A. at Yelp.com on January 12, 2008.

This is one of those times where I have had a complete bias about something based on stereotypes and pure idiocy. I walked in this store located in the back of the yards with my friend who lives...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Marc A. at Yelp.com on January 12, 2008.

Washington Park is a part of the National Register of Historic Places. And now I understand why. The park boasts wide open expanses of grass, various statues, a lagoon, a beautiful refectory,...

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Maya C. at Yelp.com on January 8, 2008.