Popped in here awhile ago when we were in the area - after literally YEARS of driving by wondering about it. Verdict is: it's a great spot!! I had a virtually perfect salad, which was generous, fresh and crisp. BF had a burger, also great. There was ONE woman tending to all the tables in the place. She kept apologizing about the wait, but it was fine! She was so friendly and awesome, it was a Saturday, we weren't in any sort of hurry and it was great! A chilll, neighborhood bar, I'd defintely return! read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - Nice Bloody here! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Classic indie Chicago pub. Lots of good service, good brews, and adequate seating. Cozy, not a warehouse, but solid place to sip some potables. read more

They often have a chicken Caesar salad wrap (CCSW) on their specials menu. It's a little dry, doesn't have much sauce, and over all okay. And last time we came here there was NO Photo Booth. read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - Chicken Caesar salad wrap - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was tasty. The service was genuinely friendly. It's a clean "dive bar." I had a good time with friends. I saw people playing pool, which you don't see much anymore. I liked it. read more

Very good happy hour and great environment. Popped in while walking and the service was quick and efficient and prices have been good. The fries cauliflower was delicious! read more

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Came here for late night drinking snacks and boy were they amazing. Platonic ideal waffle fries + a fig, goat cheese & caramelized onion pizza. Absolute best way to end a night and dirt cheap split three ways. Also the DJ was eatingggg. read more

Divey bar/neighborhood spot. Food is not good, used to be better! Outdoor patio is nice for drinks and service was very friendly ;) read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice and homey local dive to hang out. There's a pool table and a couple arcade games. Sometimes there's a DJ doing the music. The food was surprisingly solid for a dive bar, and portions weren't bad either. Drinks and everything were at a reasonable price point. Sometimes I find myself in the area wanting to somewhere to hang out or grab a bite late at night so it's good to know this is here. read more

Okay, I came here on a whim with some friends on a Sunday and I loved it! Their menu is very enticing! I split food with a friend: Figgy Stardust burger (with a turkey burger) and Fish and Chips (on special). It was one of the best fish and chips that I've had outside of Europe. The burger was savory and sweet. The fries were cooked perfectly, cripsy crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I can't speak to drinks, but I can speak to food. I loved what I had and I look forward to coming back. Also, shoutout to the Sunday bartender because he was working alone for a portion of my time there and he was still tending to all guests at the bar and in the dining room. read more

Stopped in for a quick light lunch and it did the job. Definitely not espresso martini spot more like a beer spot which is okay. Had the apple fennel which was fantastic. Everything was fresh crispy, steak was a little over cooked it still good. read more

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GUESS WHERE IM AT?? The One and Only Chicago I'm so excited to be writing this cause this is my first time in Chicago and I will be trying so many different things so be prepared for the content Lol it literally took us 2 hours 1 Lyft ride and hella walking before we stumbled upon this dine in with outside patio vibes. This first restaurant we visited was The Beetle Bar and Grill in the heart of the Ukrainian Village! Me and my friend was superrrr hungry from the flight and walking around looking for food so we decided to get hella food and split it. We got fried pickles to start. THOSE FRIED PICKLES WERE SO GOOD! As in avid pickle eater those fried ones HIT! For our entree we got the pizza with 2 different toppings pepperoni and buffalo chicken pizza and a BBQ Hamburger! Side note: have y'all had celery on a pizza? All in all my first foodie experience in Chicago was great!!! Stay tuned! What are your favorite Chicago based restaurants! Let me know in the comments #foodie #Chicago #pizza #travel #traveler #foodgasm #foodporn #memphisfood #foodie #reviews #explore #explorepage #viral #blackfoodblogger #blackfoodie #nolaeats #neworleansfoodie #memphisfoodie #ukrainianvillage #DowntownChicago #713eats #Chicagoeats #ChiTown #memphisfoodblogger #memphis #burger read more

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Great food, fun and friendly place to hang out and play pool. Owners very nice and welcoming. Have been back and will return in future.

The Beetle is a staple in the neighborhood. A big sports bar with great staff and even better food. The food's not your typical bar food either... their wings are their most famous I would say (my favorites: sweet chili or jerk), The Cuban sandwhich is also one of my go-to's, and you can't go wrong with one of their burgers. However, today being Sunday, my friend and I woke up later than usual but still craved breakfast food. We randomly stumbled across The Beetle's Brunch menu and was happy to learn they kept serving it until 3pm!!! Even though the menu is small, the portions were large and delicious. We both got the Breakfast Burrito - 10/10 would recommend getting this. They usually come with tutorials tater tots but they ran out...but their waffle fries are my favorite so I wasn't mad. read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - Breakfast Burrito with Waffle Fries - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We love this place and I am so happy it is still in business after all the difficulties with COVID! The food is surprisingly good and definitely better than regular "bar" food. My FAV is the poutine!!! But the pizza is also delicious. The drinks are also good and reasonably priced! It does get a bit loud on weekends nights but otherwise comfortable ambiance especially for the booths near the fireplace. read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - Old fashion - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

AWESOME place .!!! The vibe here is always amazing ..... from the drinks to the food to the energy ..... My staff and I always congregate here for our EOY celebration .... Erin , Jess and Serena are AWESOME !! ..... come here you won't be disappointed..... oops, did I forget to mention the burgers ...... come by you won't be disappointed.... Drink prices are i point ...jukebox is also great read more

Our favorite neighborhood dive bar. Have been consistently coming here for over 2 years and it never disappoints. No frills, cute patio, kitchen is open late and service is always friendly! read more

Nice place in Ukrainian Village with a cool vibe and laid back atmosphere. Went for drinks and apps and enjoyed the DJ. Has a lot of historic character inside, staff was friendly. read more

Our go-to neighborhood bar. Food is good, vibes are high, service is friendly and fast. Outdoor area is great in the summer, and Trivia is fun on Monday! read more

Super cool spot, family friendly but also a cool older vibe at night. Went on a Thursday night and it wasn't crowded at all but lots of people hanging around. The bartender was also the waitress which was dope, she was super kind. Nachos were BOMB! Steak and Fennel sandwich could've used more sauce but the steak itself was juicy so I finished it anyways & the fries were crunchy and long. Definitely medium pricing on food but drinks were affordable. Props to the chef, the meat was all cooked perfectly!!! Whole experience 8/10 read more

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The Beetle is a cute little bar (that also serves food) you can pop into for a drink. It's right next to Split Rail so it's a great option to grab a drink while you wait for your table. They have a good amount of beers on tap, plus a ton of bottles so you're sure to find a brew you like. They do have wines & hard liquors for you people who partake in other things. They also have a beer special each day apparently and when I went it was $4 Dale's Pale Ale. Service was very attentive and friendly throughout my time there! Very chill vibes here with good music playing, good craft beer list and just overall a great spot! read more

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Worst drinks ever my girlfriend wanted a sweety and fruity drink the bartender rolled his eyes and took the beverage as I watched him shake the beverage and add absolutely nothing else to it.....he brought back the exact same beverage no straws in her cocktail we asked for straws for times his reply " my bad whatever dude" ......we came in polite and friendly by far worst bartender ever and rude......I used to frequent this place often with my railroad buddies....I WILL NEVER COME BACK AGAIN.......foods late and anytime we asked for a drink there was total attitude eye rolls loud sighs.....I have no idea what we did wrong but we will never come back again read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - Worst bar tender ever - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

honestly this restaurant changed my life. great vibe, music was amazing, and service was immaculate. we had Serena as our server and she was so personable and knowledgeable. Josh and I definitely recommend for anyone in the Ukranian Village area. read more

This was my first time ordering from here. My friend recommended it for me. Let me tell you those waffle fries were still crispy and hot by the time we came home. And the pizza was thick and crispy at the same time! Highly recommend. read more

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The food brought me in, the music drove me out. I have a long history as a musician and appreciate all genres. From outside, what I heard playing almost stopped me, but I gave it a try. Loud, dissonance, jarring. Nobody stayed for more than one drink. While I planned on a meal, I left after an appetizer. After work, didn't want to hear the chaos. Went elsewhere for dinner... read more

Solid neighborhood pub. Have been coming to the Beetle since its "Black" days and always have a good time and positive experience. Pretty much a no frills place with decent beer, cocktail and food menus. The food was ok - standard bar food plus pizzas. Wings were ok, not the meatiest and maybe frozen (?). Sliders were decent and on special for $2 each Wednesday. Nachos very yummy but smaller portion than other places, so not so shareable if you're a hungry or greedy type. Service was very good and attentive, until the end of the evening when we were waiting for our check. No biggie, as they only had two people working the floor/bar and the place got slammed around the time we were ready to leave. If I lived around here I could see myself patronizing often. read more

Stopped by here for a quick drink after dinner across the street at Kai Zan. There was a check in offer for buy one get one drinks, but they said that meant one person had to drink both drinks. Lame. The bar itself was a bit drab and service was slow. Not really a place I would go out of my way to drink at. $5 mimosa special on Saturdays! read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - Big girls drink two at a time! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So far one of my favorite dive bars in this neighborhood. Solid service, super friendly staff, and the best wings ever. If you love your wings crispy on the outside and juicy inside with just enough Buffalo kick ... they should get an award. An A+ dive bar - but not so divey to skeeve you out. read more

Alright. So I just spent ten minutes writing a negative review about the massage parkour next door so I thought I'd balance it out with some positivity: I walked out of a terrible massage a bit defeated, not relaxed and yearning for a bit of treat-yo-self that I didn't get from the massage. Luckily, The Beetle was next door and my lizard brain convinced me to saunter in. I have a long history with this place. It's always been great but I've never reviewed. Today, it was serendipitous in how excellent they were to me. I sat down and within seconds was offered to taste a new creation from the kitchen... on the House! Coupled with a delicious 3 Floyd's Necron 99 the food was great. Made even better by genuine sincerity and overall great hospitality. I don't expect free things, but part of the reason I love going to bars is that it's a place for cathartic experiences. Almost like THEY KNEW I needed some TLC. Good music. Great food and drinks. And sweet people behind the taps. That's what makes a bar a mainstay. This place epitomizes Chicago and has always supported the music scene here. 10/10 would recommend. Be pleasant and the road will rose to meet you. read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - 3 Floyd's Necron 99 at The Beetle, Chicago. Put a smile on my face. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my new neighborhood bar and on my second visit, a bug flew into my drink on the patio. Absolutely no one's fault, but I asked for a replacement because I didn't feel great about drinking it. On my bill, I got charged for both drinks. I asked if the first could be taken off since I didn't drink it- I really had only had a few sips when it happened. My server laughed and said "for the bug in your drink?" I said it was no one's fault but I didn't feel like I should expected to drink it and she replied with "I'll take it off, but that's crazy." I went inside to ask to speak to a manager which is already embarrassing lol and she interrupted me talking to someone at the bar to say that she was the manager and had been for 13 years and that it was a ridiculous request, most people would have taken the bug out of the drink. Maybe that's true. But I came here today after work as a treat to myself after a truly terrible day. I left in tears. People go out to eat or to grab a drink for all kinds of reasons. I came here today for dinner to give myself a small break and it was the opposite of that. The Beetle is a cute spot with pretty good food and drinks but I was not treated with kindness today. read more

Classic dive. Maybe clean your beer lines. Maybe. They have a small patio if you rather sit outside.

Good food and service. Typical bar and grill atmosphere. Seasonal crafted beer menu. Waffle fries are the best item on the menu. My partner has the wings and enjoyed. Only reason for not 5 stars is my burger was a little lacking on the seasoning but all the add ons were good for flavor. read more

So disappointing. This place used to be good years ago but they must have had staff changed after Covid as the food and quality have definitely dropped. I gave a few tries but during my last visit they served me a burger with burnt buns. I'm surprised they served it when the bun was obviously burnt. read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

3.5 but rounded up because the last time I was here my drink was strong af. I never feel cool enough to be here for some reason but keep coming back - I guess that says something. Dark and dingy...everything you'd expect from a dive read more

The beetle was a real hole in the wall gem that a few friends and I went to the other night. The food and drinks were so good and the server was also really nice. The menu was also really good and interesting! read more

Went here for a burger on a Friday night, patio seating is nice however they keep an ashtray next to the patio seating so everyone coming outside to smoke is right next to the diners. Beer selection was good, I liked a number of the burgers on the menu. Burgers are cooked to order, both mine and the person with me had over cooked burgers. The staff was polite but service was very slow. May give this one more chance but was underwhelmed on my first trip. read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill is a great place to stop by and enjoy for brunch! I came in on Sunday with my Boyfriend and a friend of ours. We walked in a little after the lunch hour and we were immediately greeted and seated. The place was empty, there was one other table finishing up inside as we were just sitting and there were maybe two outdoor tables that were occupied. Situations like this don't phase me, we were hungry / hungover / and excited to start this meal! I should mention that it was my first visit and definitely not my last! Coming in while it was not busy was actually kind of nice. It was quiet and the atmosphere was extremely relaxed, just what we needed that day. This gave me a chance to really gauge the place and overall I was very pleased! The service was great, our waitress was very sweet and really made it a point for us to enjoy our experience. The staff that day was very attentive! It took us a while to look over the menu, the guys decided to indulge in the Sunday drink special - The mimosa was good and the Bloody Mary's pack a punch! My Boyfriend went with the Steak and Eggs which he enjoyed. Our friend went with the Huevos Benedict which he said pack a punch of flavor with a little heat and he enjoyed it! In addition to their meals, the guys decided to split an order of the Biscuits & Gravy (Sausage Gravy) which they ended up raving about! I should mention that the biscuits & gravy is what drew them to the place to begin with! I thought it was really cool that their biscuits & gravy has a meatless option - I definitely need to try that the next time I visit! I ended up going with the Trucker Burger, I thought it was great that they catered to Vegetarians/Vegans, I was able to substitute the burger patty for a Vegan Patty. My burger came out just how I like it - it was nice and neat but ended up to be a messy delight! My burger was topped with a fried egg, I loved it! Our meals definitely hit the spot!! Overall, I would definitely recommend this place for brunch and I am definitely inclined to check this place out during it's dinner hour! Stay tuned because I will definitely be back for more! read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - Biscuits & Gravy (Sausage Gravy). The guys got to it before I could take a snap ;) - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been wanting to check this place out for awhile and I'm super happy I did! The ambiance is so chill and fits right into the neighborhood! I love the fact they have a fire place for those cold winter nights and a chandelier to feel a little glam when you walk right in! The cocktails are really strong and the beer is super affordable. I went on taco Tuesday and it was scrumptious! Ps also check out the nachos those were great to! Lastly the staff is super nice! I will be back! read more

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Nice spot for a Sunday Brunch. The Biscuits and Gravy is highly recommended and you can't go wrong with a Bloody Mary (or three). read more

The Beetle Bar and Grill - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great local bar with yummy bar food. Love the trucker burger, chopped salad and poutine are on my top 3 menu items. Staff are always friendly. read more

Great neighborhood place to watch a game, hangout, grab some food, or all three. I had their beer special , Dales Pale Ale $4 , very good beer. I also had the figgy burger which was great. Fig jam and caramelized onions make the sandwich. Service was fine and street parking available. They have specials everyday and the prices are reasonable. read more