Classic. And I probably shouldn't be reviewing this place…read morecuz they are happily stuck in the past and don't give any importance to anything new. The jukebox is heavy on crooners. This is a smoking forward space. It's amazing.

This is a small bar and it smells intense (they allow smoking indoors). But it's worth a visit -…read moreit's historic and the prices are really good for Chicago.

Friendly and lively dive bar (4/5 Green Stars) Waiting for…read moretake-out from nearby Lou Malnati's, we wandered into Rossi's for a quick drink. It's a reasonably-priced busy dive bar in the heart of Chicago. I asked the bartender if she had a beer + shot deal and she said "no, but you can order a beer and shot." And so we did! Noise level is fairly high, thanks to a lively crowd plus a jukebox. They don't normally serve food but I think are fine with customers bringing in your own food, and you can also place an order from a nearby restaurant (I don't recall which one). And yes, it's cash only so bring some money if you don't want to pay ATM fees! 4 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. I like bars that allow customers to bring (or order) their own food - it allows for all diets! The one thing I'd like to see is more beer on tap - even just one good rotating local beer (e.g., Goose Island). Draft beer has smaller environmental footprints compared to bottled or canned.

Recently stopped by Rossi's Liquors and this place is the definition of a dive bar, in the most…read moreauthentic way possible. After a quick ID check at the door, the bouncer let us know it's cash only (thankfully we came prepared). From the moment we walked in, dim lighting, loud music, and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds gave the vibe of a full-on frat party, but not in a bad way. It's chaotic, energetic, and unapologetically no-frills. There's even a self-serve cooler with drink prices clearly listed underneath. I grabbed a Sapporo Premium, brought it to the counter, and our friendly bartender broke our change and offered a chilled glass to pour it into. Simple and efficient. That said, it was loud, so loud that even whispering-distance conversations were a struggle. The space is small, seating is limited, and since we couldn't snag a spot, we ended up leaving shortly after finishing our drinks. This feels like a better weekday hang than a packed weekend night. Still, if you're looking for a classic, gritty, no-frills dive experience, Rossi's delivers exactly that.

This place is awesome. Incredible beer and drink selection with some hard to beat deals. It has a…read morepunk-metal atmosphere that's super unique, bartenders are all very friendly and attentive, and the pool table upstairs is always a great time. Sometimes they play some pretty weird movies on the TV and I'm here for it. Also Bills games here go hard. I'm not even a Bills fan and I was having a great time.

Came here on a saturday with a large group of friends and had to leave after 30 minutes because the…read morespace was so small and packed you couldn't really move. Id recommend coming with one or two other people if you'd like to stay a while. My only complaint was standing at the bar for over 10 minutes waiting to get a drink and kept being overlooked or ignored. The drinks were okay, I got a high noon so can't really go wrong with that but I heard their mojitos are good.

We came here for a celebration, visiting from out of state and realized how busy this place can…read moreget. It is a very diverse crowd, ranging from ages 21-60s. It was so interesting to people watch and also participate in karaoke. It felt like a judgement-free zone, which gave me the courage to go up and sing. I like that the place is crowded, but not crazy. We secured our spots by coming in early. The bartenders were nice and the drinks were reasonably priced. It is not a fancy bar, it is a "mom & pop's" hence the name Mom's Place. We didn't get a chance to check out the live music on the other side, but it seems people were having fun in every room.

Quiet enough to talk but rowdy enough to have fun! The music and atmosphere hit that sweet spot…read morewhere it feels energetic without being overwhelming. Just make sure you know what you signed up for with the karaoke room :) It definitely gets crowded on weekends and usually charges a cover. Regardless, no other bar quite does it like Mom's Place! - AD

Came back, incredible Unconscious david Lynch theme. This place has good beer options, lots of…read morebourbon options including Woodford, and bullet. Definitely a place to come early to on a Friday or Saturday if you are looking to grab a seat somewhere. Each time I have come there have been multiple birthday parties, cute.

If you get it, you get it. Stepping in here heels like time traveling. From the restroom, to the…read morebooths, to the tinny speakers playing the music. Drinks are good and cheap, bartenders were nice, and the vibes were high. Great dive bar, can't wait to head back.

The definition of a dive bar but in such a good way. It's super small, not much to do other than…read morehang out and have some drinks. They have an AMI so you can play your own music and a few TVs so you can watch the Cubs game, etc. Service is friendly and the prices are decent which is nice in this neighborhood!

THEY CHARGE $3.00 FOR ICE IN YOUR DRINK!!!!! THAT SAYS IT ALL.THE PLACE USED TO BE GOOD, FAIRLY…read morePRICED, BUT NOW WAY OVERPRICED FOR WHAT IT IS,,,,A CORNER BAR that is now a rip off. limited bar cocktails available, nothing more than simple mixes, can't make an old fashion, and the liquor selection is lacking. i think what they did is they saw leavitt inn 2 blocks north and what they charge and what they have and figured they would stick it to the customers and they do. now i see why leavitt inn is not only better but fairly priced, they have food and a full bar and charge basically the same as this place. the way i see it, if you are going to charge the prices this place does, the bar should be more extensive, cocktails should be more than simple stuff, and you should have food, or you are a rip off. was there last night, and really the service is lacking, the bathroom messy , not clean, and drinks overpriced for what the place is. this was the first time i came back (i've lived in the neighborhood for the last 15 years) in over a year as a year ago, the bartender was quite rude, and i don't get it that it is still that way. you're better off for the prices to go to leavitt inn, at least you have good service there and drink choices as they have a full bar, not a limited bar like this place. for better pricing and better more entertaining places, go instead to the cabaret, a few blocks away, or to o's on western, both have better bars and better pricing, better bang for the buck. sadly, this place used to be good, but since the ownership change, rudeness, and becoming expensive for what they give you is now the norm here. the 5 star reviews of this place are not from people who live in the neighborhood, but from outsiders who don't know what a corner bar is supposed to be, and the history of this place....and really, they are people who don't go out much. it's sad this place became what it is today, but that is the reality of today's world, owners like these see competition and match their prices without matching the product and service and get away with it as most consumers don't know. as i said, $3.00 for ice in a plastic glass says it all!!!!!!!

My friends and I stumbled on this place by accident and we will definitely be back soon. At fist…read morewe were hesitant because how busy it was but when you get in the grove it's like the the whole place was in sync. It's was a little frustrating that we didn't have seats and I think the manager noticed that so when a table opened up he immediately had us sat which was awesome. I think his name was Joel I'm not sure it's was a bit loud with everyone singing. My only regret is that when didn't get there earlier to sign up for a song but I guarantee we won't make that mistake again. 5 stars if you like Karaoke and a good crowd participation then Brando's is the spot to be.

Such a fun vibe and a great crowd! I went in on a Sunday evening and it was decently packed. The…read morebar itself is dimly lit and moody. There's plenty of booth seating, as well as tall chairs at the bar. Once it was karaoke hour, I put myself on the list and started singing. Everybody is fun about it, whether the performer is conventionally a great singer or not, and I absolutely love it! There was even a group of 4+ girls who sang together on stage, and the energy was so infectious, it got the whole bar yelling the lyrics along with them. Would highly recommend!

Unassuming from the outside, classic Chicago on the inside. Clean bathrooms, good menu..if you feel…read morelike doing Chicago Handshakes with friends you havent seen in 10000 years, this is your spot! Zero creeps floating around and great service! The long Island was amazing and would have had another if it wasnt for other beverages being purchased by friends. Definitely will be back next time we're all home!

What a cute bar! We stopped in around 730 on a weekday. We found there was still happy hour with $8…read morecocktails for a bit longer and it was also $2 hamms cans! The bartender was so friendly and quick. He gave great suggestions and made delicious drinks! Can't really ask for more. Was a very cozy feel in there.