Had to stop by Estereo once we saw the open windows and cute bar set up with rainbow lights on the…read moreceiling. Their drinks were great and the ambiance with the open windows was just what I needed. They have many craft cocktails to choose from but I settled on a traditional Moscow Mule and it was still 10/10. Music was good and not too loud so you can still have a conversation with the person across from you without yelling. Service was quick and friendly.

I loved Estereo. We went to Estereo for a little drink…read morepre-dinner at Mano a Mano down the street. The vibe inside was so fun, funky, and cool. There were a few super cute dogs (always love a dog friendly place!). Being from MPLS, it was so amazing to see that Estereo had a drink that donated some of the profits to the Immigrant Law Center of MN!! I loved that they had pisco, too! Amazing pisco sour! Bartenders were kind and quick! Great place to visit!

I'm going to show my true age with this review. The first time we went here it was early in the…read morenight and pretty dead, so we left. We went again last night, and my husband and I had a table and sipped on a few drinks. We were enjoying the music and talking, but the music just got louder and louder to the point we were screaming across the table to hear each other. I just got more irritated, and we decided to leave.

Heard about this place with live music and craft cocktails and was really excited to check it out…read more Went with a few friends on a tuesday night for the Kabir Dalawari Quintet. The show started at 9pm, so we got there right around 8:30. There was plenty of seats when we got there (though it did start to fill up by around 9:15/9:30). It's no reservations and no cover, which I think makes the experience a little more relaxed. I ordered the red diamond cocktail, which came with mezcal, cognac, hibiscus, lemon, lime, & absinthe. The flavor mix was really good and I'm hoping to try more drinks there. The jazz quintet was great as well. We just stayed for the first set which lasted until about 10:15, but really enjoyed the skilled musicianship. Definitely enjoyed my experience a lot and hope to be back!

Went to on a Sunday for bottomless brunch to celebrate with family and friends for our anniversary…read more Food was amazing and the mimosas were spot on. Nick was awesome. Came back for some drinks with friends after leaving a local restaurant and did a round of shots as a night cap. Nick was there and was extremely friendly also the other bartender was a vibe. We will be back for sure!

"Welcome back." I…read morehesitate. I know with absolute certainty that I have never stepped foot in Chicago. Yet, the bartenders greet us with such a warm and friendly energy that I know with absolute certainly that I have been a regular at this bar for years. Decades. Centuries. I know within my soul that this was my go-to bar in a past life (and hopefully in the next). Just as welcoming as the awesome people are the $1 PBRs and $3 shots of tequila. And of course they hand out free hot dogs every night at midnight, which in my (intoxicated) mind was cemented as the definitive Chicago dog, even if it comes with no toppings whatsoever. And fittingly complementing the amazing energy of the bar is a 10 hour Youtube video of that memed Ukrainian kid dancing at a club playing endlessly on the TVs. Rocking sunglasses and looking like a stud, absolutely grooving without a single care in the world, and effortlessly matching every single song on the bar's playlist. That kid truly embodies the spirit of this bar. No matter what day it is, what time of day it is, or who visits, the bar's energy always works. Vibing to Black Eyed Peas on a Monday night never felt better. Imma be... back one day, rest assured. I genuinely can't wait for the next time I'm greeted with, "Welcome back."

Amazing pasta accompanied by even better service. The team helped us pair a bottle of wine with our…read morefamily style meal which went above and beyond. Fresh, inviting, and intimate atmosphere that wasn't too loud compared to others. Very limited street parking, would recommend walking or ride share. Overall, the food was seasonally fresh and innovative! Loved the apps and variety of pastas and cheeses on the dessert menu!

The more I think about it, the more I realize I didn't really like it that much - mainly because…read morethere's no urgency or part of me that genuinely wants to return. Maybe going shortly after a trip to Italy ruined me a little lol, but I didn't fully understand the hype. The pasta was good, just not life-changing. I've honestly had better pasta elsewhere in Chicago. The agnolotti was my favorite. I liked the balance of flavors with the ricotta filling, although I thought the roe was a little unnecessary. It could've used a different topping or supplement that complemented the dish better. The pierogies were also pretty good. They had decent flavor and were cooked well (actually al dente, which I appreciated). The sauce itself was good, but it wasn't distributed evenly, so some bites had much more flavor than others. The carbonara was just okay to me. It lacked flavor, and I wish the sauce had been thicker and more cohesive. It broke. I did appreciate that the pasta was properly cooked, but overall, I thought all of the sauces could've been seasoned better. I might come back to try some of the other dishes, but I'm not exactly rushing to make another reservation.

Came here with a large group to celebrate my birthday. Maalik really took care of us. He made sure…read morethe bartender knew it was my birthday and she did a great job of keeping our shots coming all night. We enjoyed the music and everyone had a great time. Looking forward to coming back.

Stopped in on a Friday night. The DJ was playing great music. Staff was friendly. They played hip…read morehop and it was a diverse crowd.

Chill, cozy spot with lots of booths for groups. They have pitchers and shots and cool cocktails…read more Loved hitting this place up.

Just discovered a new cocktail bar in the Logan Square/Avondale area. It's cozy, rustic, and has…read moresuper welcoming vibe. The cocktails are unique and creative; great quality without the crazy price tag. I heard they have DJs on weekends too. Pro tip: Don't miss the famous tamales from Claudio, the Tamale Guy. 6 pieces for $12 is a steal.

I've been here twice now, and just want to add to my prior review. Each time I've gone, the menu…read morehas been different, but the menus are typically there for a year or more. The first time I went, the menu was a nostalgic 90s-theme, and the second time it was the Solar System. Both were phenomenal. I wish I had unlimited time to be able to try the whole menu, but between myself and the other person with me (and being able to taste each other's drinks), I was able to try 6 things each time. And I'll just say that every single one was unique, perfectly balanced (no rogue flavors), and so much fun. Do yourself a favor, and go try the things these mixology wizards have thrown heart and soul into creating!

(Review from my visit back in late February. I read somewhere their Ad Astra menu is going away…read moresoon, so you should go asap if you want to try it!) I went here a couple years ago for their composition book menu, but had to come back to try their new Ad Astra space themed menu. I absolutely love the concept. All the cocktails are inspired by a planet. We tried the moon, mars, saturn, earth, and pluto. Loved all of them! They were all super inventive. Meadowlark is definitely in my top 5 cocktail bars in Chicago because I love the speakeasy aspect and also how unique their menus always are. Can't wait to see what they do next!

Heavy feather needs no long review…read more Grunge as f***. Punk as f***! Vibes are killer; menu is killer. Volume bar using fresh ingredients and speed pours. Attention to detail is superb. Small spot, but the party is ALIVE. Your dad's 70s tiki bar in his man cave sans tackiness. Definitely one of my favorite bars from an execution stand point and vibe standpoint

I only have great things to say about this place (besides the upstairs bathroom placement. its a…read morebit confusing as to why its like that but whatevs) 1) the vibes are actually elite. I felt like i was in a coming of age movie and i felt like i was going to cry tears of real joy. 2) photobooth!!! 3) service was great!! i got a cocktail and it was really strong i couldnt finish it but thats bc im weak lol anyways idk this was just the most perfect place i couldnt have even imagined it to be this great. i was introducing 3 dif groups of friends this night and this booth was perfect for it. i will alwayssss think of this moment and how special it was for me thanks to the ambiance and service of this place