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    Happy Medium

    4.4 (139 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Caesar wrap with chicken cutlet
    Mikayla M.

    5 stars for the chicken cutlet caesar salad wrap. It was great quality and proportions. I would advise going during lunch like I did for better service, prices, and food. Outdoor seating was nice.

    Agua Ranchera and Dilla Beets
    Kristie L.

    Chopped cheese was amazing! Have heard great things about the rest of the menu. Service was so friendly and sweet. Cocktails were well-made and not too sweet. Loved the disco balls and Christmas lights on the ceiling.

    Alex S.

    Unique cocktail drinks. I love the laid back, chill vibes of this place. It can be pretty crowded on the weekends (maybe because everyone knows that they have good cocktails!) For a while they had "99 problems" which was a Thai iced tea with banana cocktail or something like that and I wanted to try it, but never made it to this place. When I did, it's already gone! Argh!!! This is one problem that I really wanted to have but never gotten.

    Vanessa L.

    I'm sad to be writing this but I just visited happy medium for happy hour this week with my friend and was excited to check it out. There was a margarita option as well as a margarita pitcher option which apparently consisted of different ingredients. My friend asked if she could get the margarita modified without elderberry since she was allergic, and our waitress told her she couldn't and said that she could only get the margarita pitcher if she wanted it without elderberry. So, we got the margarita pitcher which was a mistake. It was by far the worst margarita I've ever had and I've had my fair share of bad margaritas. It didn't taste like a margarita at all but instead more like really bad flavored water (with a slight hint of lemon). On top of that, they filled up the pitcher entirely with ice. When we mentioned our concerns to the waitress, she was annoyed and didn't do anything to try to help or make our experience better. So we ended up pouring it into a separate cup to separate the ice from the drink to avoid diluting it further. I'm curious if other people had a similar experience with their margarita pitcher or if I just happened to catch them on an off day. I'm all for checking out new happy hour spots, but it's safe to say that I will not be returning back to this establishment, which is truly a bummer considering how busy and popular this place usually looks. Enjoy my picture of the $40 pitcher of ice I paid for, which is considered a "deal" since it was on their "happy hour special".

    1/2026
    Michelle F.

    Walked in on a Friday afternoon to order food to go. I looked at the menu ahead of time and and choose my items- unfortunately I didn't have a chance to place an order beforehand. I highly recommend you do so if ordering takeout. I ordered the: Chicken Tortilla soup- just ok Philly Style Roast pork sandwich served with broccolini - pork was delicious Pastrami pie- cheese forward and a bit greasy Curry fries added chicken- delicious Crispy mushrooms - fun The items above were all served with sauce on the side which was great! The takeout packaging was nicely done, I got home with no spills. The only issue I have with Happy Medium is the fact their site/media page states takeout available. They must not get takeout orders often because they don't have a waiting area. I awkwardly found myself sitting at the bar waiting for my food. A quick "we'll text when ready", "we'll find you when ready" " we'll bring it to you when ready" "please stand over there and we'll bring it to you when ready..." Etc .. It's a busy bar; and seats at the bar should be for those drinking not waiting for food. Am I right?! So yeah some instruction on where to wait for takeout orders would be wonderful. For them and us. For now 3 stars Ambiance: corner of Lincoln and 30th aka: loud

    Kelly W.

    No need to go to Taco Bell cantina for an alcoholic Baja blast freeze! Late night happy hour after 9 or 10pm as well

    Hazy IPA and the tiny espresso martini
    Jennifer C.

    Fun neighborhood spot with great prices and happy hour! We came on a Tues around 5 and it was packed. Even then we were greeted right when we walked in and the whole time service was great. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The space isn't huge but we were able to find a spot right away. They have happy hour from 4-6 mon through Thurs and 3-6 on Fri with both food and drink options. I got a hazy IPA for $6 and my partner got the mini version of their espresso martini for $7. Love that they use Saigon coffee since they're right next door. We didn't get food but it looked like they had some tasty options. Even drinks on their normal menu are very reasonably priced around $13 with some good brands of liquor. We'd definitely come back!

    Kaloni S.

    I've been wanting to try this cute little spot for happy hour and so glad I finally was able to go! The staff were so sweet and friendly. There was no wait, we were seated right away. There's bar seating and booth indoor and outdoor tables available. Parking is usually tricky in this area, but we got lucky with a spot right in front. Food/drink review: Buffalo sliders: (4/5) They were pretty tasty but the chicken was a little dry and super tiny. Kale salad/fries: (5/5) Surprisingly, the kale salad was delicious!! The perfect amount of dressing and no bitterness. The fries were super yummy and crispy. Hot dog: (3.5/5) It wasn't my favorite. The hot dog itself was juicy and flavorful but the toppings weren't my favorite. Baja blast slushee: (5/5) SO good and refreshing! Perfect drink for a nice hot day. The cups are also fun! Ward 8: (4/5) This was pretty tasty and more on the sweet side. I'd order it again. The zlatan: (4/5) This is basically just an old fashion. Definitely a strong sipping beverage! Cactus cooler: (3/5) It wasn't my favorite and the flavors weren't what I was expecting!

    Liz R.

    North Park casual restaurant/bar that is must to visit for happy hour! My gf and I came here for a night out, stopped here first for some dinner and drinks. They have lots of seating but they seem like they'd get full quickly depending on the day. We sat outside and got service quickly, very kind ladies too. I order the chicken buff lo sliders, a kale Caesar salad with fries, and had two cocktails. All on their happy hour menu ranging from 8-13 dollars! In my opinion a perfect meal Loved the food, loved the drinks and the vibe. North park is such a great place for drinks and chats and Happy Medium is my new fav too!

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    Carmen M.

    Are you fking kidding me right now? Pretty rude to show me such an optimal dining experience in this economy. However, given that we all will likely explode in nuclear warfare in the near future, I will be spending my retirement fund here on a weekly basis. (Its reasonably priced so dont take this the wrong way). I digress, If you are looking for a good time, or a will to live- I would recommend! Staff lovely too. One time i got in an accidental tiff with a server on a busy friday nite because I poured my own water from the server station. She gave me attitude about it and to that I say: 100% acceptable/ im sorry you had to work given your trying circumstances (being a woman) !

    Alyssa N.

    If you're looking for a bar that serves food after 10pm on a night out, this is your place lol. My friends and I were so hungry on a Saturday night but didn't want to settle for a fast food place. This spot was close to the place we were staying. It's a cute little corner bar, funky decor and old movies playing. Very clean and they have a bathroom. Not too crowded - it's a sit and chit chat spot, not so much dance. We got fries and some of their boozie slushies. Fries were good. Their ranch is really good, and it was funny drinking out of the kiddy cups lol. Strong drinks!

    Pup cone
    Megan M.

    We were out on a Friday night walking around North Park with no set dinner plans -- just seeing what caught our eye. We had our dog with us and happened to pass Happy Medium right as two tables opened up on the patio. It was around 6:30pm and the place was packed -- inside was buzzing, and outside was just as busy. One of the patio servers came right over to clear and reset our table, then brought menus. I wasn't planning to drink that night... until I saw the "Tiny-Teeny" -- a mini dirty martini. It was perfect: just enough to enjoy without overdoing it. My boyfriend ordered a margarita, which he said was fine but nothing special, so he switched to beer for his second round. For food, he went with the chopped cheese -- basically a burger but the meat is chopped up, which was a fun twist -- and I ordered the roast beef dip. I went with the roast beef. I ordered the BBQ sauce on the side because I had my eye on their honey mustard for the fries (huge honey mustard fan here). Turns out, dipping the roast beef into the honey mustard was even better than the BBQ for me. Highly recommend if you're a fellow honey mustard lover. Both sandwiches were excellent, and the fries were crispy and hot. Service was solid given how busy it was -- the patio servers were clearly hustling but still checked in and made sure we had everything we needed. The crowd was mostly groups of friends catching up over drinks and food, and the whole vibe was lively and fun. They also have little pup cup cones! Last but not least, we got a banana pudding to go and enjoyed it at home. I the the whole thing in one sitting it was so good

    Danielle M.

    Great drinks and happy hour menu! I had visited Happy Medium about a year ago for cocktails and really enjoyed them (try the bluegroni or one of the slushies). I returned to try the happy hour menu. I really enjoyed the old fashioned and tini dirty tini. For food, we tried the chicken parm sliders and the Chicago dog. All very tasty. The service was quick and friendly! It's a fun and lively atmosphere.

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    Very fun atmosphere, all the servers are great, I've only had drinks here, but they were good!

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    1 year ago

    Love the vibes here! Their margaritas are to die for and the service is always great!

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    Danny is so sweet! He went out of his way to make me a pickle whiskey sour and it was bomb!! 10/10 would come back!

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    Ok the service here is wonderful! Drinks come out fast and strong! Be sure to order their frozen drinks for a souvenir surprise lol!

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    2 years ago

    Looks are deserving. Don't order the kale salad unless all you want is a plate of kale. Not much on the menu. One and done

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    1 year ago

    awesome spot that has the servers come to you which is nice, awesome music, great drinks, and good vibes all in one

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    Had the falafel plate and the kale salad. Both were top notch! Great outdoor ambiance too.

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