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    Bungalow by Middle Brow

    4.0 (434 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Pizza, Bakeries
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    BUNGALOW BY MIDDLE BROW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Sunny gold
    Angelina I.

    Busy place for dinner and drinks on a Friday night. They have a large patio and indoor seating at small tables or the counter overlooking the pizza ovens. We tried the sunny gold pizza and the big salad. The salad was delicious - well dressed, plenty of cheese and fresh before eating pizza. The sunny pizza took ~45 minutes to come out. It was good, but could've done with more of a sauce and no honey (too sweet on a pizza). The pepperoni and sopressata pizzas seemed to be the most popular options.

    Sourdough donut (I think some orange flavor?)
    Tina L.

    This review is for the bagels. I tried the seeded bagel + herb cream cheese and it was the best bagel I've ever had??! This place never misses I swear! The bagel was so perfectly crisp on the outside with a kind of laminated crust & so fluffy on the inside. The herb cream cheese had so much flavor as well & they give you a ton of it. This bagel & cream cheese is kinda steep at $6, but well worth it. I was able to get this on a Tuesday morning - I believe they've been making these available on Tuesdays in addition to the weekends now.

    nduja butter was incredible, never had something quite like it. Bread was delicious, could have a meal of this bread
    Lucas W.

    I know it's a brewery, but honestly, the beer menu is kinda small and really wasn't to my taste given so much of it was pale ales. BUT the food is fantastic. We had the bread with nduja butter which was really good - could almost make a whole meal out of it. And we had a soppressata pizza which was great as well. Thin crust in the middle with poofy crust at the end, plenty of toppings. All great. The only other downside is that it's always suuuper busy in there and the restaurant is very tight inside. Wish they had a bit more space or at least like a taller ceiling or something other than brick walls because it gets loud and crowded really quickly.

    Monica N.

    Love this space! They have fantastic outdoor seating and the indoors feels like I have escaped to california. It's honestly a great space for larger groups for brunch. Our waiter was great and helped us make some good choices. The Chorizo and egg sandwich was a great breakfast sandwich. I wouldn't categorize it as my favorite of all time, but it was still very good! The Big Salad was quite literally a very big salad. The dressing is super yummy! The soppressata pizza was really good. The meat and the cheese was perfect and the dough itself for the pizza felt light as opposed to making the pizza feel heavy. I really enjoyed the cook on the pizza! The soft serve was so good! I am so happy we opted to do the affogato because the espresso with the charred vanilla was an amazing combination.

    Semona R.

    Very good pizza at Bungalow! We got the: Soppressata + Hot Honey Pizza - 10/10 Mushroom Pizza - 10/10 Both pizza were light and didn't feel too greasy or heavy. We also ordered the Mushroom + Egg Sandwich and i was skeptical about the strawberry jam and pickled jalapeños combo on it, but they turned out to go great together! Pizzas came out quickly and our server was fabulous. They had fresh tulips at the table and the space is very bright and open. They also have a beautiful patio + bonfire.

    mushroom mushroom cream sauce, caramelized onions, fontina, oyster mushrooms, chives.
    Elgin B.

    Not your typical pizza spot I had friends coming into town and we wanted to try something local in the Logan Square/Humboldt park area. They had heard good things about Bungalow by Middle Brow (2840 W. Armitage Ave.), and after seeing their thin crust pizza online, I was definitely interested. First, I love pizza, but I'm a bit particular about cheese. Strong, heavy cheeses aren't really my thing, though I do love a good thin crust. We went on a Wednesday evening, and after not eating all day, I was ready for a great meal. The space is beautiful. Bungalow has both indoor and outdoor seating, and on a warm Chicago evening (high 60s), the vibe was perfect. We arrived around 8 PM and hoped to sit out front, but they had stopped seating there. Still, we were seated in the bungalow area, which was just as nice. Service was a highlight. Our waitress was warm, accommodating, and training someone new, who was also very kind and transparent about being in training, which I appreciated. I also loved that they said "cheers" every time they checked in or dropped something off. Small touch, but it added to the experience. One important note: they only serve their thin crust pizza on Tuesdays. That was honestly the main reason I wanted to come, so it was a bit of a letdown. Also, this isn't a build-your-own pizza place, you're choosing from their curated wood-fired options via QR code. We ordered a few pizzas: a meatball pizza, a mushroom-based pie, and I initially went with a simple cheese pizza with caramelized onions and mushrooms. When it arrived, it was topped heavily with Parmesan, which was a bit too much for my taste. The staff quickly accommodated me and switched it out for a simpler version (similar to a kids' cheese pizza) with the same toppings, which worked much better for me. My friends enjoyed their pizzas. I don't eat pork, so I skipped the meatball pie, but they seemed happy with it. The mushroom pizza was interesting, almost had an Indian-inspired flavor profile, likely from the sauce and spices. We also shared the jalapeño bread to start, which was warm and paired really well with the jalapeño sauce, definitely a standout. I had an old fashioned that was well-made, and my friend enjoyed their beer as well. Overall, it was a solid experience. The staff handled our requests with patience and care, even when we had a lot of questions. Chicago has no shortage of pizza options, so it's worth noting that this is more of a niche, curated experience rather than a fully customizable one. If you're looking for a traditional "build-your-own" pizza spot, this may not be it. But if you're open to trying something a little different in a great atmosphere, Bungalow by Middle Brow is worth checking out. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

    Sydney H.

    Middlebrow will never disappoint. This has been one of my favorite spots in the city for as long as I've lived here and will continue to go back frequently! They have a great patio, the beat sourdough bread and pizza crust, and fresh delicious salads!

    Shradha A.

    This is our latest addition to the All-Time Hits list. We enjoyed the tavern style ambiance - felt very Belgian. The service was friendly and attentive. The pizzas were amazing! I loved that the crust was organic and sourdough. Much easier on digestion even with the indulgent cheeses! Ingredients tasted fresh and even the cheese wasn't the ultra-processed chewy stuff. The Happy Hour is actually a great deal - half off certain select pies, like this mushroom one.

    Soppresata + Hot Honey
    Erica B.

    Limited menu, but honestly, sometimes that's perfect! Very interesting drinks, but great pizza! We started with the bread and cheese and the bread and nduja butter. The nduja butter was probably my favorite but the cheese was pretty good too. Overall both were just average compared to how good the pizza was. The mushroom and Soppresata were our favorites. Both were super flavorful. The hot honey was not too hot and the Soppresata we thought was better than the pepperoni.

    Corned Beef and Cabbage Pizza- INCREDIBLE
    Katie E.

    SHOCKED I have not written a review for one of my favorite north side pizza spots!! Middlebrow goes beyond pizza- their freshly brewed beers and wines are something that make this place so unique. I miss when they used to sell toasts at the farmers market, but I'm sure they've gotten much too big to keep up with that. You can take the loaves of bread to go, which I highly suggest. They freeze well if you don't want to eat the whole loaf in a week (but, I won't judge you if you do). I always love ordering the pizza that is on special, I've had the peach and corn pizza in the summer, and most recently had the corned beef and cabbage pizza this winter. They are all incredible!! The best crust in the city, hands down. I'd start with some bread and either the butter and honey, or jam and cheese. But you can't go wrong with anything. In the summer, definitely check out their great patio! It fills up quickly but so worth it to grab a seat and a beer for some great food and people watching. Middlebrow is definitely Logan Square's best gem!

    Arash R.

    One of our go to places in the neighbourhood. Great staff, delicious pizza and love atmosphere. Great for small group hangouts. Check it out if you are in the neighbourhood.

    Deeps S.

    TLDR: Overrated spot for pizza, come for the ambiance and/or a drink - SKIP the pizza, pizzas are not good. I had very high expectations coming to this spot as I had read about their mission online - farm to table, local ingredients carefully curated for their menu items. Specifically I was excited to try their crispy sourdough pizzas. I took a long uber from the heart of downtown to try this spot. i came on a weekday afternoon and loved how the restaurant looked - beautiful high ceilings and lovely natural decor. I got seated and ordered the lunch special - mushroom pizza with the side salad. And I got a slice of their yuzu marinara. I've tried many pizzas before but these were not good at all. Mushroom pizzas- completely black on the bottom, so charred that the pizza tasted so bitter, the mushrooms and cheese were extremely salty Marinara Yuzu - citrus oil and tomato does NOT work. It tasted greasy and salty and left an overly tangy taste Ranch - the waiter asked if i wanted the housemade ranch and I excitedly said yes - huge letdown it was flavorless, overly just tangy and the yogurtesque base tasted gross I did end up getting food poisoning later that day - wasn't sure if it was from this spot but the food definitely didn't leave a good taste in my mouth. I had been so excited to be there and anticipated staying there for longer - but ended up feeling gross after my meal and left.

    Miso caramel rosemary latte
    Emanie M.

    Fantastic service and even more fantastic eats! This was our first stop in Chicago and a recommendation from social media that definitely lived up to the hype! The ambiance was warm and inviting and almost feels like you're in a friend's dining room. We got there right at lunch time and were seated right away. We ordered the Baker's lunch--the soppressata pizza and side salad were to die for!! So light and refreshing, yet so filling. The dressing on that salad is one of the best I've had. Upon finding out that it was our first time in Chicago, the owner personally sent us some treats on the menu (the pop tart and pizza dough sandwich) and sent us home with a bottle of house wine and beers. We loved it so much that we went twice during our 36hr Chicago trip! They also have a soft serve ice cream machine that serves spiced vanilla ice cream (comes with your purchase and SO yummy). Thank you, Bungalow. Can't wait to see you again!

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    Ask the Community - Bungalow by Middle Brow

    Do they have Gluten Free pizza?

    No they do not have any gluten free

    Is the outdoor patio heated in the offseason?

    Yes! I went on a dreary night in December and it was very cozy and legit outside.

    Can you order pizza at breakfast?

    Is there Parking nearby? Street?

    Yes. Yes.

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes

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