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You get two drinks for one here with how strong they are! Makes the price worth it. Drinks are unique I but they have classics as well, service was okay. With so many other whole in the wall bars I'm not sure this is a favorite when it comes to price/service but still worth a trip for the first time experience
Great cocktail bar. The bar is large and has a ton of stools, and there are lots of tables and booths. Service was friendly and fast, and the bartender recommended a drink that I would like which was helpful. I enjoyed The Devil Made Me Do It, which was delicious. It was sweet and not spirit forward, and the cucumber bitters had a lot of flavor.
When I first heard there'd be an unaffiliated social event here, I incorrectly assumed Spilt Milk was a café; lo and behold, it is a cocktail bar! Now, you know that Ritual Spirit-Free stuff which it seems every other bar has? I once tried the 'tequila' in a shot. Big mistake, never again -I'd rather drink Malört. Why am I telling you this? Because, in my opinion, one of the measures of a great cocktail bar is how good its mocktails are. Ritual is nowhere on the menu, and the Chai Bella mocktail was fan-freaking-tastic. It was exactly what a mocktail should be... and, as per the bartender, they stay far away from Ritual. The Chai Bella was perfectly balanced, with a sweet bitterness from the Ghia Aperitif (non-alcoholic), sweetness and tartness from pineapple and lemon, and, of course, sweetness and chai flavors from the chai tea syrup. It's the kind of mocktail I would happily down three of! Then there was the service. The bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided great hospitality. He consistently checked in to make sure I was all set while waiting for a group, but in no way was he overbearing or did I feel compelled to buy another drink or leave. When the social group assembled, even though many of us were not drinking, we all felt welcome in the space. Speaking of the space, it's what I would call an ideal cross between a dive and an upscale cocktail bar. The vibe is comfortable and homey with just the right amount of upscaleness. The only critique is that initially, when business was quiet, the music was a touch loud for my taste... but bear in mind, I am basically the "Loud Noises!!" guy from Anchorman. With this, while it is a little bit of a hike from where I am in Chicago, I look forward to returning and trying some more of their goodies, liquid and otherwise.
Great craft cocktails in an elevated dive bar environment! Plenty of seating and attentive bartenders. They have a photo booth which is an added bonus. Fun spot for a drink with friends. It's a bit loud on weekends but you can still chit chat.
My first visit to this establishment was for a Monday evening family dinner. I had always been curious about this bar, but had never actually made it inside. That is kind of a big mistake because it's a really dope bar with a really extensive drink menu. On this occasion, they were partnering with a local restaurant (Umamicue) that does not have a traditional brick and mortar to do on Monday night, Family dinner. It was also Memorial Day so people were down to get some yummy barbecue. Upon arrival, the line was literally out the door and they actually ended up selling out. We were one of the last people that were able to pay for a plate which included a custom cocktail. Overall, the event itself was a success, but I think that when having a very popular restaurant, maybe they should do two times (5pm and 730pm) to ensure that everyone that came out could get a plate. At least 60 people were turned away. I would return to the bar just to have drinks on a regular day. I'm not sure if I would return for a family dinner unless I knew I was gonna be guaranteed a plate. We ended up sharing a plate between 2 people, for me our party of 4. However, I will say the food was really good and I did want more, but it was a bummer because it was just such a limited amount of food on that day. We ended up dining on the outdoor patio and that was really nice. There was a lot of seating and it was colorful and bright back there. My understanding is also a dog friendly patio. All in all I do plan on trying this establishment again. My spicy Margarita was fire.
Stop number two on a cocktail crawl. It was a backup for another place that closed earlier than we thought, but I was glad we chose Spilt Milk. A nicely decorated, dark and intimidate space gave it a bit of a speakeasy vibe. We ordered their version of an espresso martini (delicious, rich, perfect pick-me-up for a long night ahead) and an elevated take on a marg (lots of ingredients, but tasted like a standard marg to me). Cute decor which made for great conversation starters, and pretty presentation of the cocktails.
Arrived at Spilt Milk and noticed it's a bit smaller inside compared to the last bar we went to, but the space is really cute and cozy. They have a photo booth too, which is a fun touch! We tried the espresso martini -- really well made and nicely balanced. Heard the food's good, so I'll definitely try that next time. Service was great too!
Eh, not sure I loved this place. They have a Sunday meal, but at the door they are very annoyed when you say "what list" when they ask if you are on their list. This is a bar, when we were there (it was summer) they didn't have any frozen drinks and were very annoyed when asked. I felt like saying take it off the menu or cross it out for today. I felt old here and I am not old, and there were old people eating in the back. Overall I felt like my drink wasn't very tasty, and I asked for a Woodford bourbon and they paused as if they didn't know what to do. The music was loud but it was good music.
Spilt Milk held the honor of being my first stop on my recent trip to Chicago. Wow, this spot had been on my radar for a while. It is a party inside that is beautifully adorned. The back bar is extensive, and they can cook you up any drink under the sun. I stayed with their menu and got the daq to the future. A wonderful daiquiri variation with the demerara being the star of the show because it bends so perfectly with the rum, THe interior is bustling with groups of friends sharing toasts and company. The bar is long with multiple servers cooking up drinks, working together, and having a great time. The vibes are perfect. It is dimly lit, and feels very divey. However, it is anything but. The folks at spilt milk are serving up legit drinks in an amazing atmosphere. From date nights to celebration Spilt Milk is the place to be!
Bouncer was kinda rude which set a bad tone. The interior and patio is really cute. They had a photobooth that was $7 for two strips (b&w, color) with 4 frames (PHOTOBOOTH DISCLAIMER: there's no visual feedback for the pictures) I wasn't a huge fan of the drinks because there was too much going on and there wasn't the classic cocktails (maybe you can request it? I typically go by the menu and there wasn't any on there). The food was so good though I'd go back for that patty melt any day
This cocktail bar was so much fun! I loved the unique cocktails but the fries were amazing!! So unexpected for a cocktail bar but I would go back for the fries alone. Bartenders were very nice and the vibes were great here. Would definitely go back!
Great place for cocktails! Their menu has some cool festive winter cocktails, along with the classics. If you're allergic to nuts, inform the bartender because there's a few cocktails with nut ingredients. The place is dimly lit, nice for a cute girls night or a date to catch up with a friend or partner. there's free street parking nearby and a CTA bus stop right in front. I had the Paloma Clara and wasn't super head over heels, but my friend said the hot drink was really good!
They have really tasty snack options! You can order your food all the way in the back and snag a table to wait while it's being prepared. They also have deliciously crafted cocktails and the place is lively. We got the fries with their secret sauce which were just what I needed after being out and about all day. Fun place! read more
I LOVED split milk! The drinks were SO GOOD & super affordable. Their snack / food items were great too. I highly recommend the cauliflower wings if you need a bite to eat while here. The inside of Spilt Milk was moody, felt somewhat casual and overall just a good vibe. They had delicious drink options and everyone working here was very friendly. Can't wait to go back!! read more
You get two drinks for one here with how strong they are! Makes the price worth it. Drinks are unique I but they have classics as well, service was okay. With so many other whole in the wall bars I'm not sure this is a favorite when it comes to price/service but still worth a trip for the first time experience read more
Great cocktail bar. The bar is large and has a ton of stools, and there are lots of tables and booths. Service was friendly and fast, and the bartender recommended a drink that I would like which was helpful. I enjoyed The Devil Made Me Do It, which was delicious. It was sweet and not spirit forward, and the cucumber bitters had a lot of flavor. read more
When I first heard there'd be an unaffiliated social event here, I incorrectly assumed Spilt Milk was a café; lo and behold, it is a cocktail bar! Now, you know that Ritual Spirit-Free stuff which it seems every other bar has? I once tried the 'tequila' in a shot. Big mistake, never again -I'd rather drink Malört. Why am I telling you this? Because, in my opinion, one of the measures of a great cocktail bar is how good its mocktails are. Ritual is nowhere on the menu, and the Chai Bella mocktail was fan-freaking-tastic. It was exactly what a mocktail should be... and, as per the bartender, they stay far away from Ritual. The Chai Bella was perfectly balanced, with a sweet bitterness from the Ghia Aperitif (non-alcoholic), sweetness and tartness from pineapple and lemon, and, of course, sweetness and chai flavors from the chai tea syrup. It's the kind of mocktail I would happily down three of! Then there was the service. The bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided great hospitality. He consistently checked in to make sure I was all set while waiting for a group, but in no way was he overbearing or did I feel compelled to buy another drink or leave. When the social group assembled, even though many of us were not drinking, we all felt welcome in the space. Speaking of the space, it's what I would call an ideal cross between a dive and an upscale cocktail bar. The vibe is comfortable and homey with just the right amount of upscaleness. The only critique is that initially, when business was quiet, the music was a touch loud for my taste... but bear in mind, I am basically the "Loud Noises!!" guy from Anchorman. With this, while it is a little bit of a hike from where I am in Chicago, I look forward to returning and trying some more of their goodies, liquid and otherwise. read more
Great craft cocktails in an elevated dive bar environment! Plenty of seating and attentive bartenders. They have a photo booth which is an added bonus. Fun spot for a drink with friends. It's a bit loud on weekends but you can still chit chat. read more
1 year ago
My first visit to this establishment was for a Monday evening family dinner. I had always been curious about this bar, but had never actually made it inside. That is kind of a big mistake because it's a really dope bar with a really extensive drink menu. On this occasion, they were partnering with a local restaurant (Umamicue) that does not have a traditional brick and mortar to do on Monday night, Family dinner. It was also Memorial Day so people were down to get some yummy barbecue. Upon arrival, the line was literally out the door and they actually ended up selling out. We were one of the last people that were able to pay for a plate which included a custom cocktail. Overall, the event itself was a success, but I think that when having a very popular restaurant, maybe they should do two times (5pm and 730pm) to ensure that everyone that came out could get a plate. At least 60 people were turned away. I would return to the bar just to have drinks on a regular day. I'm not sure if I would return for a family dinner unless I knew I was gonna be guaranteed a plate. We ended up sharing a plate between 2 people, for me our party of 4. However, I will say the food was really good and I did want more, but it was a bummer because it was just such a limited amount of food on that day. We ended up dining on the outdoor patio and that was really nice. There was a lot of seating and it was colorful and bright back there. My understanding is also a dog friendly patio. All in all I do plan on trying this establishment again. My spicy Margarita was fire. read more
Stop number two on a cocktail crawl. It was a backup for another place that closed earlier than we thought, but I was glad we chose Spilt Milk. A nicely decorated, dark and intimidate space gave it a bit of a speakeasy vibe. We ordered their version of an espresso martini (delicious, rich, perfect pick-me-up for a long night ahead) and an elevated take on a marg (lots of ingredients, but tasted like a standard marg to me). Cute decor which made for great conversation starters, and pretty presentation of the cocktails. read more
Arrived at Spilt Milk and noticed it's a bit smaller inside compared to the last bar we went to, but the space is really cute and cozy. They have a photo booth too, which is a fun touch! We tried the espresso martini -- really well made and nicely balanced. Heard the food's good, so I'll definitely try that next time. Service was great too! read more
2 years ago
Eh, not sure I loved this place. They have a Sunday meal, but at the door they are very annoyed when you say "what list" when they ask if you are on their list. This is a bar, when we were there (it was summer) they didn't have any frozen drinks and were very annoyed when asked. I felt like saying take it off the menu or cross it out for today. I felt old here and I am not old, and there were old people eating in the back. Overall I felt like my drink wasn't very tasty, and I asked for a Woodford bourbon and they paused as if they didn't know what to do. The music was loud but it was good music. read more
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Spilt Milk held the honor of being my first stop on my recent trip to Chicago. Wow, this spot had been on my radar for a while. It is a party inside that is beautifully adorned. The back bar is extensive, and they can cook you up any drink under the sun. I stayed with their menu and got the daq to the future. A wonderful daiquiri variation with the demerara being the star of the show because it bends so perfectly with the rum, THe interior is bustling with groups of friends sharing toasts and company. The bar is long with multiple servers cooking up drinks, working together, and having a great time. The vibes are perfect. It is dimly lit, and feels very divey. However, it is anything but. The folks at spilt milk are serving up legit drinks in an amazing atmosphere. From date nights to celebration Spilt Milk is the place to be! read more
Bouncer was kinda rude which set a bad tone. The interior and patio is really cute. They had a photobooth that was $7 for two strips (b&w, color) with 4 frames (PHOTOBOOTH DISCLAIMER: there's no visual feedback for the pictures) I wasn't a huge fan of the drinks because there was too much going on and there wasn't the classic cocktails (maybe you can request it? I typically go by the menu and there wasn't any on there). The food was so good though I'd go back for that patty melt any day read more
This cocktail bar was so much fun! I loved the unique cocktails but the fries were amazing!! So unexpected for a cocktail bar but I would go back for the fries alone. Bartenders were very nice and the vibes were great here. Would definitely go back! read more
2 years ago
Great place for cocktails! Their menu has some cool festive winter cocktails, along with the classics. If you're allergic to nuts, inform the bartender because there's a few cocktails with nut ingredients. The place is dimly lit, nice for a cute girls night or a date to catch up with a friend or partner. there's free street parking nearby and a CTA bus stop right in front. I had the Paloma Clara and wasn't super head over heels, but my friend said the hot drink was really good! read more
Spilt Milk is a really cool spot for cocktails and vibes. The venue is really open. Upon entrance you're greeted by the bar on one side and a bunch of booths on the other side. There's music blasting but not overly loud so you're still able to have conversations. The house cocktails are tasty. Each cocktail will run you around $16 and they utilize different spirits from gin to baijiu which is cool. Overall, had a nice time would recommend you check them out. read more
So obsessed with this spot! It's adorable and has a lot of seating. We came at 7:30 on a Friday and got a table for 4. Service was super quick and friendly! I got the el Zapatisto. This was amazing! Had mezcal and a banana taste and it was soooooo delicious. I will get this again. Can't wait to come back! read more
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Little V.
Thank you for the kind words, Anna. We look forward to having you…
We enjoyed our time at Spilt Milk! They have some good interesting cocktails, we ordered the Erikah Baijiu, Turn the Sage (so good, it's bourbon based) & the real star the Espresso martini (the marty)- the bartender really did it's thing, the coffee and liquor was present! We ordered food at the kitchen window, we had the chubby smash burger, kfc chicken sando & chubby fries- if u like saucy fries this is the one for you! We enjoyed the food, it really hit the spot. They have a outdoor patio, however it seems to fill up quick as we couldn't get a seat, we sat at the bar which was cool. The bartenders were friendly and the service good. We'll definitely be back. It's a really cool, chilled/moody (dark/dim light) bar. *parking wasn't too bad, we found park easily. **for the 3 drinks, it came to about $60 including tip read more
Hipster bar located in Logan Square on Fullerton at California. It's known for the interesting and strong cocktails along with the photo booth so you can take drunk pictures. Spilt Milk actually does have a few cocktails with milk in these. Most don't though, and are okay for those who are non dairy. The prices are kind of high, but that's expected for hipster places like these. About the main reason to come are the cocktails, along with the cool atmosphere. It's not a real big bar, but there's room for a group. The photo booth is epic fun, and there's always people getting pictures. It's about $14 for the cheapest cocktails. The best one we had the last time was the Logan Squares. It's bourbon with banana High Life syrup and tobacco bitters. There wasn't like a tobacco taste to it though. First time going here the kitchen wasn't open. Turns out we weren't missing much though. It only has a few small bites. These are mostly meaty items like pork tacos. Only vegan item is a smashed cucumber salad, not worth it. They do sometimes have pop ups come in on an occasion. Great place for cool cocktails and of course that photo booth. It's kind of pricy but you get some good stuff. There's also beers and wines, and sometimes on Mondays they have a pop up with food or whatever. read more
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Thank you, Steve!
Excellent drinks, cool chill vibe. The kind of place where every cocktail on the menu is a work of art and delicious. I loved the Zapatista and all 8 of us loved the drinks we got! Not huge but enough room for standing or sitting comfortably. They also have a Photo Booth. Heard the patio is nice in the summer too. Would definitely come back here!! read more
1 year ago
We have been going to Spilt Milk for almost nine years now and absolutely love it. (We bought our home down the block in October 2016 and had our celebratory drinks here the day of our closing.) The space is cool, cocktails are great and always friendly service. We have really enjoyed their more recent "family meal" Mondays. Be sure to take a fun pic in the Photo Booth! read more
AMBIANCE: 5/5 - Very unique and laid back - Cool decor - Intimate booths - Allows you to go out but still feel like you are able to have intimate convos with your friends and relax SERVICE: 5/5 - Immediately given glasses of water and asked for our orders - Waiter/bartender was extremely knowledgeable about the drinks and different things they could do DRINKS: 4/5 - Didn't order food so cannot speak to that - Drinks all felt high class - I like sweet drinks and they didn't have many of those, but mine was still tasty read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
This review is specifically for the Family Meal Monday program. What a deal! For $25 you get a stiff cocktail and a generous plate of food from a different reputable local restaurant each Monday. I wish I had known about this sooner! I will be back next week before the program ends for the summer! read more
1 year ago
Fun time and bartender was nice! Love how they have a photo booth which I can never pass up. Good drinks too read more
1 year ago
My friend and I went during the day on a Saturday, the place was empty which was great, however as the day went up it did get busy. The drinks are very unique so I would ask questions to then bartender to find what you like. Our bartender was amazing and friendly, I can't remember her name. The drinks are very well crafted and strong! The place is a nice dark atmosphere, cute date place. Definitely would go again. read more
6 months ago
4 years ago
Passed by so many times and finally got the chance to try it. It was super busy on a Saturday night, but we're able to grab 2 seats at the bar. The service was pretty alright. I got some sort of espresso martinis drink. It was decent. I enjoyed it more than I thought. There's also a photo booth! I love when bars have them and when people mention it in reviews lol. read more
2 years ago
This is the kind of place a girl can really relax. You know, like Take off the bra- throw is across the bar and have a real fancy cocktail read more
3 years ago
We visited the bar fir a celebration in the Friday evening. The drinks were tasty and cozy mood. We alao tried a photo booth nearby the bar. I wish they had more options for cocktails. read more
6 years ago
Late August Likes - Outdoor patio seating in the summer - Not a lot of people when we first got there. It got busier but there was plenty of rooms and table to be socially distant - Decent service Dislikes - Small food and specialty cocktail menu...likely due to COVID. I went a few months ago. I didn't find a drink that I wanted to dry. When I asked for an amaretto sour, they said they can make it but returned to say they were missing some ingredients so I just drank water while my bf got two drinks. I took a sip but wasn't a fan but I knew that by looking at the ingredients on the menu. - My taco was really small. The shrimp was ice cold like it was from the fridge. I had really wanted fish tacos but they didn't have any on the menu - Cocktail prices were around $12-13 I think. Higher than I expected for the area read more
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