The food is for the most part, pretty good! The oysters, depending on the day are usually pretty good. The staff is pretty sub par. They are not very friendly or welcoming. I get it, not everyone has the best days. However, I have experienced the same service each time I have been here. In the past 3 months, I have been here 4 times. The service continues to disappoint. read more

I have to say I fell in love with the butcher's burger. Is that possible? I don't eat burgers all that often. But when our server mentions it's one of the popular items on the menu, we all decided to get that. At first, I was leaning towards a pasta dish, but the burger did seem like the tasty choice. It was. The fries were just as good as they looked - hot, fresh, and crispy. Two of my dining companions did swap out the fries with another side dish. Note: the side of brussel sprouts is a good alternative, in case you are wondering. I might have had more than my share. Our server was cool, but often disappeared for long periods of time. We weren't in a rush because it was raining out, but we didn't want to stay until closing either. I recently went back for a charity event and was able to check out the 1st Ward space (the large room in the back). Holy crap - what a great use of space. I think it could easily fit 100+ (at least that's how many I think were in attendance at this particular event), without bumping into people too much. The staff did a great job handling such a crowd. I may have to stalk the calendar page just to attend more events here. read more

I would actually give them 3.5 stars, as I went there with a couple of friends and some of us had a better experience than another. Decided to check this place out for another episode of "boozy weekend lunch" with a couple of friends. As it turns out, This place is like most places in that you need to order carefully in order to maximize your dining experience., so check out the menu and read some of the yelp reviews before going. We started off with some pate and cheese board, which was fine but over priced for what you got (common complaint on. Yelp). Also had the crab cake, which was quite good. Not as good as Hugo's, but better than most and a decent portion. For our main events, my buddy had the Italian sub and his wife had the meatball sandwich. The both gave lukewarm reviews, as the meatballs were dry (obviously cooked too long in the sauce) and my buddy's said the bread on his sandwich was a tad stale. I had the Italian panini, which was actually excellent. Perfect amount of meat and cheese and perfectly grilled...very tasty. We also have the bacon & cheese biscuits (very good...maple honey butter made it) and the pecan rolls (meh, a little deconstructed and not enough flavor aside from the side cinnamon butter). Overall, not bad, but not great. Definitely will go back and try the hanger steak or some other meat item, which is really the sweet spot for this place. It wasn't crowded for a Sunday lunch, so services was attentive, but not overbearing. read more

I live close to Chop Shop and am too often tempted to go in and buy their meat - it's expensive. But, it is always very fresh, very good quality. Their skirt steak is really excellent-you can marinate it for 2 hours and it's good, which is not usually enough for this cut. What's unusual is that it is lean but extremely tender. I've bought their ground beef-also expensive but made up of high grade trim of their other beef. Also their wings - very fresh. Italian sausage is very good. I like their deli offerings but wish they had more choices of cheese and meat. Havarti excellent. Wish they had corned beef and pastrami. In summary, they are rather high priced, but if you will pay for quality, you won't be disappointed. read more

Bartender upstairs with glasses, large douchebag. Food is ok. Patio is best feature. One nice waitress but staff seemed very unhappy.

Food was fantastic! Cannot wait to go back. The Bloody Mary was on point with the perfect amount of spice.

I found this place while on a walking beer tour hosted by one of the employees (Neil). Since it was a tour I did not have a chance to try the food. What i saw inside made me want to return. when you walk in it looks like a deli with a case full of delicious looking meats and cheeses that they make into wonderful hot and cold sandwiches. As you continue around it transitions into a butcher shop with another case full of wonderful cuts of meat and sausages made in house. The bar area is very spacious with a number of craft beers on tap. I had the "paisan" a medley of Italian meats with fresh arugula and provolone cheese pressed into a delicious panini. My brother had the Italian sausage and beef combo. When i tried the sausage I was blown away by the burst of flavor. It was so good I bought two pounds to go and had some for dinner. I am definitely returning to find out what other great things they make and drink some great beer. read more

They were out of Chardonnay! REALLY? Didn't set a good tone for the rest of the evening

Got a very tasty apple based drink, office mullen's. Delicious meat and cheese platter. Incredibly done chicken, so juicy and skin was so crisp. I ate my carrots and the dark meat it was so good. Got the spaghetti squash side, very flavorful. So full I couldn't try dessert, so I'll have to go back. read more

Awesome space that had some great photos of musicians on the wall. I ordered the spicy italian sandwich and it was... good. I prefer my sandwiches on crusty bread (baguette, ciabatta, ya know..) and thought the french bread would have been. I wish the sandwiches came with chips, fries, or something rather than having to order separate sides. I would like to come back to do some shopping or maybe for dinner. :) read more

Made a reservation a month ago for Easter brunch. Arrived and they lost my reservation but lucky they had tables available. Hostess seemed annoyed and informed us it would be a 15 min wait for to get a table ready. Once the table was ready she informed she could seat us but it will be a while until we can get served. Bummed there wasnt complimentary mimosa (advertised on facebook) offered...that could've helped the time pass. Food took forever. Getting out check took forever. Food was okay...The burger, omelette, biscuits/gravy and lobster Benedict. We constantly had to flag our waitress down which was annoying. Our family came into the city and always like to impress them with great places in the city. This sadly was a huge disappointment. I won't be back. Horrible service and ok food. read more

Getting married in Chicago? Have a guest list of about 150 people? Look no further than Chop Shop. They offer everything you need and more to have the best wedding reception ever. From the rooftop patio cocktail hour, to the amazing late night sliders and fries, this place checks all the boxes. Don't want to get married at some stuffy hotel ballroom? Check. Looking for great food and drink at an amazing price? Check. Looking for an awesome in house music system to host the best dance party ever? Check. Looking for a place with staff that are more excited about celebrating your big day than you are? Check. We'd do it all over again every single weekend if we could, and the best part? They'll let you keep the venue well past 10 or 11pm when the hotel is kicking you out and shutting down the fun. Did I mention this is the coolest wedding venue? Seriously go check them out. You too can have the best Chicago wedding ever. Only thing left to do is supply a DJ and 150 of your closest friends and family. Let the good times roll! It wouldn't be a fair review if I didn't mention a negative. The late night sliders. There wasn't enough. I'm not sure there ever could have been enough. They came out at the perfect time and our guests crushed them. When more came out shortly after, it was a repeat performance. An absolute highlight for many people, myself included. The little pickle on top was the perfect garnish and the fries were perfect. Demand these for your wedding night! So there you have it, we can't thank Sarah and Leah and all the team at Chop Shop for making our wedding day the best day ever. We are still getting compliments from guests about how great the night was and it's Chop Shop that deserves all the credit. See you all soon! P.S. Why aren't those sliders on your starter menu? I'm gunna need my fix soon. read more

Had the Porchetta, wilted kale and Turkey sandwich - it was really really good! Down side- they forgot our eating utensils after we asked twice and forgot they forgot a sandwich (order for pick up) Grading on food alone a 5 star but the rushed & dismissive service was thumbs down. read more

Thank you Chop Shop! Fantastic atmosphere, refreshing out door upstairs patio, great service, and delicious eats! Went there for dinner with a group so we got to try many different plates and I was not at all disappointed. Homemade meatballs are insane. Charcuterie was one of the best I've had and offered a wide variety of meats, cheeses, and spreads. Mussels were solid and burger was yummy w/ fries that were thinly cut and crispy. House pasta was perfectly cooked and fantastic! Pork Milanesa was out of this world! Highly recommend. Now the only problem is my pants fit a little tight this morning. read more

i've been watching the construction and following the buzz and after visiting the property i was impressed. sleek and sophisticated decor with a well designed layout. this could have been a mess with all the things happening - they pulled it off. the deli meats are amazing, its not your typical "american" style sandwich busting at the seams, it is high quality meats with tons of flavor that make your mouth smile. staff was really friendly and helpful. goto place for sandwiches for sure. read more

I don't usually review restaurants, but I feel like this review is necessary... The atmosphere is clean, modern, and overall very appealing. They have daily specials that are decent. We got the $5 on Wednesday. The staff is well groomed and stylish. The presentation of the food was well put together. And our waitress was attentive and talkative (always a plus). BUT, that is as far as the good goes. When we walked in there was no greeting and no help from the get go. We walked to the bar to be pointed back to the host stand. The hostess mumbled as she walked us to our table as we passed by a selection of cut meats. Which brings me to my biggest beef with the chop house. WHY IN THE HELL DO YOU NOT SERVE THE CUTS OF MEAT THAT ARE RIGHT THERE?! The menu on which we were only allowed to order from was simplistic. Only 2 choices of steak: ribeye and there "hangar steak" which is what I ordered. The steak was good but it reminded me of fajita steak. It was good mind you but, for a place that is known for their meat.... Come on.... I blame the manager. He stopped by the table ONCE to pick up the last plate but didn't ask us how our dinner was. As we left he did thank us at the door, but was too busy flirting with the hostess to open the door as we left.... read more

I love that this place is close to home. I love the staff. I've eaten a burger twice here and it is always burned on the outside. Can taste the carcinogenic burn. I would love a burger that did not have this taste. Hard to find for sure. The inside is good. Just the outside taste like an old grill. Please work on this. Because you've got a good thing going. All I could do was cut away the outside and eat the inside. Disappointing. read more

I spent my entire weekend at the Chop Shop . . . I enjoyed a sandwich over a lunch meeting on opening day, delicious and innovative cocktails on Saturday with the girls and came back for Dose Market on Sunday. Every experience I had there from the service, to the amazing menu/butcher shop, and overall atmosphere was impeccable. Did I mention that my husband picked up our groceries for the week there too? One stop shop for fun, fine dining, and a night out on the town! Headed back this weekend for sure. read more

Great butcher selection, including homemade meatballs that are fantastic. The sandwiches for order in the dining room are really good (particularly the italian beef/sausage combo and the italian sandwich). Really solid casual option in wicker park/bucktown. read more

Great chill vibe, cool artwork, great beers, great food. Deli sandwiches are great, ordered the go to Italian added hot peppers. Ruled. Burger wings chicken parm and steaks are also delicious. Staff and managers are super cool. read more

Was very excited about my trip to the chop shop. However I was extremely disappointed. I ordered a steak, 1st the meal didn't come with a side. I could order a $4 side. 2nd was my steak was burnt. I ordered a med. it was med in the middle but charcoal on the outside. I couldn't enjoy the steak because all I tasted was charcoal. read more

Great Spot! One of the managers, Mario, helped us coordinate a group dinner for about 10 people. We worked together to come up with a prearranged menu to be served as 'family style' for my guests. He was extremely helpful and accommodating. The food tasted great and the portions were just right. Reasonably priced too! Highly recommend. read more

The Chop Shop butcher is a neighborhood dream come true! I have purchased the highest quality, tender and delicious meat and pasta at the butcher/deli. The steaks, lamb and pork chops and the amazing Italian sausage are all wonderful. Mario Minelli knows his meat and uses the family recipes for his pastas. Because the quality is so good, all you need is a little seasoning and you have a wonderful fresh meal. Couple the Italian sausage with the ravioli (in the freezer section) and wow your family tonight! I am a huge fan of the Chop Shop, from the deli and butcher to the great and creative drinks - and the yummy hanger steak. read more

Ate there for lunch. Great menu. Straight forward menu. Great quality food. Beer list was fantastic. Service prompt. An enjoyable experience. Will go back! read more

Amazing meats!!! Reasonable priced too!!! Try the beet salad, nice and fresh!!!

Decent meat selection at the deli, but prices are sky high. I would expect these prices at a high end river north butcher, but not in wicker park. read more

This place is amazing! A deli, butcher, restaurant, and concert venue. What more could you ask for?! Came here for brunch and the food was amazing! $20 for unlimited mimosas! Great location in Wicker Park! Highly recommend!! read more

Amazing food and great service from the bartender! Loved the atmosphere too- only trouble we had was with the hostess but the place more than accommodating to make up for it! read more

To start, the rooftop bar is a great place!! So fun!! Second, the guys working the deli are also super sweet! I ordered food to go and they were really accommodating with my order, putting items on the side etc. highly recommend for a fun summer hangout!! read more

This place is amazing, food, drinks, entertainment, deli/ butcher everything all in one place... The food is delicious, great service friendly atmosphere, who could ask for anything more... Can't wait to bring the family. read more

Just went to chop shop last week. We had burger and steaks. Food was done to perfection. While the restaurant opened relatively recently, the service was really good. Staff did not rush us, but were there to attend to needs. Food was presented in a very pleasing manner. There is a drink, sinister minister, that comes flaming, which adds to the ambiance of the restaurant. Frequently staff checked to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Will definitely be a regular here! read more

This is for the Chop Shop as neighbors (haven't been in for the food yet as the verdict on the butcher shop seems negative and on the restaurant seems quite unsettled). We live straight across the back alley from this business. Since they opened, they have been consistently inconsiderate in terms of leaving vehicles blocking the alley, not bothering to pull over to the side of the alley (except once with this gross white van that sat for days and days) or to ask people to leave someone with the blocking vehicle or be aware that others may need them to move. Particularly rough on weekends when they have events - the Dose market is full of particularly bad offenders here who leave their cars unattended to load and unload their wares and a hipster artisan type couple actually flipped me off from their Mercedes SUV when I asked them to move so I could access my parking lot. Also, despite promising at a community meeting last year that they had hired a sound engineer who would make sure they didn't cause us noise issues, on Thursdays and Saturdays their sound system blasts baselines directly into our bedroom window. I'm all for businesses opening up on that stretch of North Ave, and have kept my mouth shut for months in the hopes that these guys would settle in, but they have demonstrated they don't care about their neighbors. read more

Went for drinks and dinner with friends last night. Service was HORRIBLE. I felt like the waitress was soooo annoyed with everything. We never saw her and she seemed put out by most requests. There were times we were probably waiting for her 20 mins or so to order another drink. Even when we wanted to check out it took her ages to take our money and then she messed up all the charges on the credit cards. The food was average but expensive I thought and some commented it wasn't very hot. Some of the steaks are more expensive than Gibsons or Capital Grille, and not nearly as good. The drinks were hit or miss, one was completely undrinkable (which was comped). One friend got a glass of wine that tasted like vinegar. The patio is really pretty so I am giving 2 stars instead of 1. We were there at 7pm (Thursday night) on a beautiful Chicago summer night, sitting on a roof top patio and there weren't a lot of people there so that should tell you something....Won't be back. read more