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    The CrossRoads Bar & Grill

    3.7 (352 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE CROSSROADS BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    BLT Sandwich
    Molly M.

    This place is worth another review. My husband and I have been coming here for years before events at the United Center. We're always able to get a table, but it always seems busy somehow. The service is very friendly, food is elevated bar food and extremely tasty. Drinks are reasonably priced. This is a neighborhood staple and I hope it never goes away. Most recently we visited and got a bucket of beer, and my husband had a delicious cheeseburger, and I had a BLT that I've been thinking about ever since. Even the coleslaw was great. The shuttle to Blackhawks games can't be beat!

    Best wings around!! Greag is my favorite bartender!! Great blues and rock music!! Best place in the area. With a back story about the history of the blues. Love this place!!

    Buffalo Wings & Bacon Wrapped Jalepenos
    Kyle C.

    Food was excellent, will definitely be back. Wings ordered extra crispy and they delivered. The poppers are amazing, super crunchy bacon and a nice spicy jalapeño. Tons of TVs, would be a great spot to watch a game.

    Black Bean Burger and Curly Fries
    Bryanna J.

    My partner and I LOVE CrossRoads! Every time we go there the service is great. The food is so yummy, we also want to come back. Fun bar scene with TVs to watch sports games. We don't go all the time because we're not in the city but definitely a go to spot when we're in the area!

    Mary M.

    Coziest bar/grill in West Loop. Real mystic falls energy. Think the basis for an Applebees $6 peroni on a Saturday. I mean cmon!

    a glass of beer and a plate of food
    Pilar G.

    This is pretty much a standard sports bar. They have a large selection of beer and pub food. The best thing about this bar is that they have a FREE shuttle to the United Center for basketball and hockey game and most of the big concerts. We just stopped in for drinks so I'm not sure how the food is, but drinks were nice! I had a goose island beer and my friend had a watermelon margarita. They brought me a glass for my bottled beer which was a nice touch. We were able to walk in and sit down right away. The bar was full but there were plenty of booths and tables open. They also have a nice outdoor seating area. Will definitely be back here before a game or concert

    Bad Guinness
    Cesar M.

    Don't order the Guinness, they don't use nitro to pour the beer. The pulled pork sandwich was decent.

    I chose the pulled pork, carved turkey, and fried chicken sliders.  All were very good!!
    Fred M.

    I like this place a lot! The CrossRoads Bar & Grill is a sports bar one mile due east of the United Center. As such, it is a great option before or after any event you happen to attend there. On March 10th my wife and I were at the United Center to watch Purdue defeat Rutgers in the quarterfinals of the Big 10 Mens' Basketball Tournament. It was an intense game and we worked up an appetite. Afterwards, we decided to stop in here to celebrate the victory, and catch some of the Michigan State/Ohio State quarterfinal. When you walk, in the first thing you notice: there are plenty of tvs to view any & all sporting events. Towards the middle of the room there was a roaring fireplace which added some nice ambiance. We grabbed a booth towards the back of the room. Marissa waited on us and she was great. I started with a Bloody Mary and it was one of the best I've had! For lunch I had three sliders: Pulled Pork, Fried Chicken, and Carved Turkey. All three were very good. My wife ordered the Prime Rib Sandwich. For her side she was weighing several options but leaning towards the Sweet Corn Tots. Marissa tipped the scales by stating the Sweet Corn Tots are her personal favorite. My wife's sandwich was delicious. It comes with Swiss cheese, which she felt was a unique twist that took it to another level. The Sweet Corn Tots are a house specialty and were a great recommendation. Thanks Marissa! If you are ever in the area and looking for a sports bar, I highly recommend The CrossRoads Bar & Grill.

    Amazing service food was amazing. Everyone of the staff treated me with much respect and kindness! Give Kate a raise she went above and beyond to meet my expectations will for sure come again!!

    Chuckwagon burger.
    Abigaile W.

    Its a sports bar. Its a sports bar atmosphere that offers a sports bar menu. Its a bit loud because there's multiple tvs. My mom and I stopped in between hockey games to get dinner and the crowd was a bit loud. We got cheese curds and I got the chuckwagon burger. The food was good but there was a three percent service charge and a charge for ranch. For sports bar food that's a bit off putting.

    Lyndsey M.

    Great little rustic bar and grill in west loop! Service was great. Food options are priced well and very tasty! Also wonderful portions. A great place to go with friends and enjoy a game. Great game day menu! Also great outdoor seating and windows when the weather permits. Staff was kind, welcoming and very attentive. Happy to add this to rolodex for bars on game day!

    My favorite hangout! Have been going for years and it's still the best sports bar and grill in the west loop. The food is delicious and the outdoor patio is awesome, also dog friendly! The staff hasn't changed after all this time which says a lot about the business. A must go!

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