Springtime in the pop-up Secret Garden here. What a beautiful treat! We visited here before heading to Honey Bridal down the street. The covered patio was warmed by the sunlight, bright, and alive with floral decor. It felt like very "Alice in Wonderland." I could have sat here sipping cocktails and enjoying appetizers all afternoon! The fresh hummus with pita appetizer and warm pretzel we tried were tasty and light. Also enjoyed the crab dip with crostini. I got "Locked in the Shed" a delightful spin on and old fashioned, infused with Ume plum liqueur and honey. I will have to remember this mix when I want to change it up from an old fashioned at home. This is an ideal place for Instagram photo opps and a group gathering while listening to a pleasing music Playlist. I cannot wait to return for the Christmas holiday and see how they decorate for Winter. Our server was very fun and attentive. read more

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Such a cute holiday bar! They change up the drinks and decorations for different holidays throughout the year. This time of the year they have an indoor patio with actual fireplaces that groups can sit around and just yap, all with fun festive decorations around and with Christmas music playing in the background Their drinks, though more expensive, were yummy and imo worth paying for if just as an excuse to hang out at the bar. This is so much more worth it imo than the girls holiday bars around the city that you have to pay for a ticket just to go in... and it's loud, crowded, and you wanna leave within 30 minutes... read more

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My partner and I stopped here for drinks when we first got in town and PB the bartender was pleasant and made some amazing drinks. We decided to come back for Sunday brunch and again PB was here and made some amazing drinks. We ordered some Oysters on a half which were great. The Chilaquiles were amazing and coming from San Diego and living 20 mins from tijuana that is saying something. They also have a very relaxing atmosphere and a huge cozy patio. I would highly recommend giving this place a try you will not be disappointed. read more

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Loved the 50s/60s holiday music and check out the little Santa hats on all the pictures. Food and drinks were yummy. Don't force people to pay with credit cards and then make them pay a fee to do so - not cool. read more

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We absolutely loved this bar and the outdoor garden. We loved the mural and the sidewalk sign at the entrance to the restaurant. Came here on a lively Friday night to watch the World Cup. We sat outside in their lively garden. Staff was super friendly from the moment we walked in. We didn't know it at first, but CHAZ the Manager greeted us with such a warm and enthusiastic welcome. Staff was quick to take our drink order. The WISCONSIN OLD FASHIONED was fabulous. EVERY DISH we ordered was AMAZINGLY TASTY: popcorn with Old Bay's Seasoning packed a flavor punch. The ELOTE DIP with TORTILLA CHIPS was delicious and served piping hot. We were told that the OFF MENU chicken wings baked in a chimichurri -like sauce were outstanding. When it started raining we were not seated under the outdoor rooftop so we moved to the bar and will definitely return in the Fall and Winter to experience the cozy bar setting another time. I can't say enough about this woman owned business. Every staff member was visibly friendly and eager to serve. read more

I wanted to come here for all the Halloween decor! Very cute, we brought our dog and sat on the patio! They haves bones and we ordered a frozen beef bone broth for doggy! Service was really slow, but they apologized, they had an event going on upstairs. To drink we got the purple people eater. This was good, it smelled pretty funky tho. To eat we got chilaquiles and the sliders. The chilaquiles were good, I like how the tortillas were soft! The sliders were ok, not much flavor with them. read more

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Love this place! The drinks (and our bartender, PB) are top tier. The Bloody Mary was the best I've ever had, and that's saying something. You have to try the Meet Me at the Famers Market, and the Walking Through the Garden drinks. Everything is so unique and delicious. The vibe here is super relaxing. I love their gorgeous shaded patio - all of the seats are so comfy. This is such an awesome place to come and hang out. Their snacks are great - we love a place with fresh oysters! They do brunch specials on the weekends - the chilaquiles were bomb! No notes on this place. We will definitely be back!! read more

A new favorite Christmas locale has been unlocked! Stopped into The Dandy Crown on Friday night to have some drinks with friends. It's funny, we only went in because my friend bikes past it all the time and noticed all the Christmas decorations and I'm grateful he did! The entirety of the inside feels like a cozy home, like someone's basement with a bar and a warm fireplace and some board games. Candles in the bathroom, that sort of thing! There are two pretty big patios, one of which is enclosed with several fire-pits and is where we ended up sitting. At least right now for the holidays, every inch is covered in Christmas decorations and there is a special Holiday menu. I had both the mulled wine and the hot cider which were both very good and perfectly conducive to good conversation. Perhaps the wine was a bit anise-y, but it was a unique flavor I hadn't had before, so ‍. Service was quick and although the bar was busy, our table was given great attention, which was of course rewarded with us continuing to order drinks! Will be back and will bring people back for not only the holidays but (all-year) patio season. VERY good date spot, could see this being ideal for a first date as well. read more

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I was here for 30 minutes and ran out. Was here at 7:30 pm and there was at least 10 very small children allowed in that were screaming at the top of their lungs. This is the worst type of neighborhood bar where kids are way overly welcome. My advice......go to Applebees!!! read more

The Dandy Crown in River West is such a fun cocktail bar! They describe their vibe as "laid-back-lux" and I think that's totally on the money. They've got a covered patio with fire pits and lots of indoor space. I also really appreciated that they had games sitting around for people to play. The bartender also told me that they have comedy shows on Wednesdays. Can't wait to go back for one of them!! For my first drink I got the Big Lemon cocktail. It was fantastic!! It was a blanco tequila drink with mezcal, honey, lemon, and ancho chilli. It also had a bit of pamplemousse in there, which I had only had in La Croix before! Definitely would order again. My second drink was the Once More, Again cocktail. It has resposado tequila, crème de cacao, blanco vermouth, genepy, and lemon. I actually let the bartender pick this for me because all the cocktails looked so good that I couldn't pick one. It was great!! I usually don't love vermouth, but the blanco one was perfect! read more

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The Dandy Crown has super friendly service and a great patio for dogs/kids/groups. The menu feels a bit limited but don't disappoint: I had the Rays Of Passion (passionfruit margarita), which was a subtle take on the classic and perfectly refreshing on a summer afternoon. The happy hour deals seemed solid - makes me regret I visited on a Saturday. Some of the chairs aren't the comfiest, and the patio misses some overall character (personal opinion of course). read more

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Came here for a team happy hour on Halloween. They had a nice patio area with fire pits and it was decorated so nicely. Service was good, nothing bad to say. We didn't order any food. Drinks were good and everyone seemed to enjoy their time. read more

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Great patio and festive decor! I came during happy hour to check out the Halloween decorations on a nice day, though the drinks on the happy hour menu are only the classics and not their unique cocktails. I tried the red right hand, which was light and sweet. Service did take a while though but it was a fun spot. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! I love the decor, music they were playing, and the overall vibes! Drinks - the cocktails were beautiful and delicious! I think the drinks were even better than the food. Food - we only tried a couple brunch items and they were good. We were trying to decide between a few sweet items and the server suggested the French toast which turned out to be really great. They have two patios - one enclosed and one completely outdoors and both are dog friendly which I love! read more

Great Christmas holiday decorations! Friendly staff. Loved the rooms (inside and out). Had pressed coffee and a very cute Dandy Egg Nog, which was really tasty. Had avocado toast and pecan French toast. Excellent food! Looking forward to returning in the summer! read more

Was hopping around town and stopped in here for a quick drink ,such a nice vibe on a Saturday at 3:30 not crowded at all. Would've been perfect for a private vibe with more friends.!!! Def coming back with friends!!! read more

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This place has been on my list of places to try for a minute, so I'm glad I had a chance to stop in for Happy Hour today. A note: the Happy Hour menu is SHORT, but if you love a good Old Fashioned, you'll be fine. I started with an Old Fashioned, and it definitely packed a punch! It was; however, pretty well balanced, so even though it was strong, it was good. It had a bit of a spice/spicy finish that I enjoyed. I also asked for a Surprise, Surprise. The bartender asked me if I wanted the drink shaken or stirred, and that was it! Since I said stirred, my drink was a mix of Blanco tequila, bitters, Vermouth, and some other ingredients. I'm definitely NOT a tequila fan, but it was pretty good. I wouldn't order another, though, unless it were with a different spirit since I'm a whiskey/bourbon/cognac fan. The vibe is relaxed and friendly. The bartender was chatting it up with a few of us and made the visit even more pleasant. #ImNotAFoodie ##ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood ##YelpEliteSquad read more

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What a fun space, especially for groups! This spot has one of my favorite patios and their staff were so welcoming and friendly. The drinks were a hit and they have a fun selection of bar snacks! read more

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Nice neighborhood bar with friendly staff and good cocktails. Currently the outside is enclosed and a christmas pop up bar. Nice decorations everywhere to take pics and christmas themed cocktails. Bar bites and sliders were good too and pimento cheese dip. Overall good service and drinks. read more

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Happened upon this bar on the way back home. It looked totally cool and we had to come in. The Dandy Crown is one of the most laid back places in town. Cocktails are top notch and priced accordingly. For sure prices kept us from getting a lot more. A cool little bar is inside, but it may be even better on the patio, so there's no bad seat in the house. It has bartenders that are extremely knowledgeable. They really know how to make a stiff drink but one also full of class and taste. It's about $12 for a cocktail. There's some that are even more. Because of the price we only got a couple. The one I got was the Stuck In The Middle With You. It had a good name. This was made with Aquavit, Becherovka, citrus vodka, lemon, sparkling rose, and spiced cordial, so there were a lot of flavors mixing together. Good quality liquor. It has a happy hour featuring slightly better prices. The prices were pretty fair because of the effort and what it was made with. read more

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EXCEPTIONAL service, and great drinks! This is the cutest most dog friendly patio I have been to in Chicago ! Both our waitresses were so kind and the patio was decked out with Halloween decorations! They have firepits and music playing that won't blow out your eardrums! This is the best patio experience I have been to in Chicago and I honestly can't wait to go back. Everyone was so friendly and so attentive and they have a dog menu! You can't beat this! read more

Wanted to try this place for a while. Great vibe and tone of Halloween decorations while I was there. Good cocktails and the bartender was friendly and accommodating. read more

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Came here for a drink with my boyfriend. He ordered a miller high life. A few minutes later, one of the bartenders came over. I thought she was going to take my order, instead she grabbed my boyfriend's beer and said "you can't bring that in here" and stormed away. My boyfriend and I looked at each other flabbergasted. Thought initially that she was joking? Turns out no. The other bartender at the bar asked from across the room "did you buy that here?". We confirmed yes. The original bartender brought over the beer, slammed it down on our table and walked away. No apologies. Very odd experience.... read more

A hidden gem! the patio is awesome and perfect for dogs. they have a ton of great drink and food options.

The patio is a perfect spot to spend hours, service is friendly and great, and the HH deals is best in Chicago. I've lived in this neighborhood for a few years and just found this spot and upset I didn't find it sooner. Kid and dog friendly is also a huge plus. Summertime Chi has a very hidden gem here that will soon be discovered. read more

The Dandy Crown is a neighborhood spot in River West. I always assumed it was more of a bar but then learned of their food menu not too long ago. We finally decided to try it last night and opted to sit in their enclosed patio which has heat lamps available if you're visiting in the winter. They are also DOG FRIENDLY. When we walked in, it took a minute to be greeted as there seems to be no host but instead the bartenders double as the greet staff. The enclosed patio has a few tables and chairs as well as couches for people wanting to get a little more comfy with their fancy drinks. We opted to see what the food was all about! We ordered the beef sliders and they were GOOD. Amazing flavor; a little sweetness to the sauce and mostly savory. We also got the beef short ribs and it also was delicious. The brussel sprouts on the plate were nothing to rave about, but the brussel sprout appetizer had a lot more going on! Butternut squash purée and they Brussels had a nice char/crisp on them. Loved these as well! Our server was helpful, but he looked busy! And the only main downside was how long it felt to get the food. Overall, this is a great place to get together with friends or grab drinks/good food when you don't want to leave your four-legged best friend at home. Would definitely return to The Dandy Crown! read more

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Visited recently to check out their holiday menu and set up and it was well worth it! There are a lot of Christmas bars across Chicago during the holidays, but most of them give off a club feel and are so packed with people that you can't enjoy the Christmas cocktails or the ambience. The Dandy Crown does things differently. Reservations are highly recommended, you get your own table to enjoy your drinks from while a playlist of oldies and Christmas music class over the speakers. There are so many cocktails to choose from. I opted for the coquito cocktail and their take on a moscow mule, both were great. They also had a mulled wine and hot cider that my partner got which were delicious as well. We have the opportunity to dime in the upstairs portion of the restaurant, which was much quieter and quaint. Our server was super attentive, despite us being upstairs. We also ordered some food, the impossible sliders were unexpectedly delicious, but the charcuterie board left a little to be desired, it was ok, just not great. If I had one critique, it would be that the tables were very small. So ordering food and eating it was a bit of a challenge. But if you're just going for drinks, this is not an issue. even if you are, it's not enough of an issue not to go, just something I wanted to mention. My experience left a lasting impression on me and I'll definitely be back in the warmer months to enjoy their huge patio! read more

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Love this place! Dog friendly. We came for Brunch to try the revised menu. We were not disappointed. Joy and the staff were a delight. The biscuits and gravy were GREAT. read more

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Always a great time at the Dandy Crown. My favorite neighborhood bar spot. The service is always top tier. Love the patio area and the indoor bar. Will always make a stop in when I can for a cocktail, their bartenders make fantastic drinks! read more

Finally made it here! It's been on my list for a while, but what finally got me here was the Very Dandy Holiday theme! I'm a sucker for an overly decorated, cozy Christmas themed bar during this time of year and Dandy Crown delivered. Their enclosed patio with ALL the lights, a few fires, a tree, and some other decor was a great spot to sample many of their themed cocktails. Service was fine - they were super nice even though they were clearly pretty slammed inside and outside. It took a while to get our first round and the guy immediately said it was on the house. Getting our check was also really slow but just gave us more time to chill. The inside is also cozy with a few couches and a bunch of games you can play while there. Can't wait to come back. read more

The outside space is lovely. It's a Dog friendly patio. In the colder months they have fire pits outside. There are lots of places to sit and it is semi covered. The inside is a little smaller in comparison. The drinks change over time, seasonally I believe. I have been several times over the last year and each time I have had a great cocktail. This isn't my go to for a nice cocktail though because I find the service to be not attentive enough. During the pandemic the tables had a time limit but it took so long to get your drink or your servers attention it was frustrating. More recently this has been less of an issue but it is still not as attentive compared to other bars in the area. There are small plates as well, the charcuterie board is nice. Overall, nice place for a small group or couple going for a drink. Best to me if the plan is one drink before or after dinner so that the service is less noticeably an issue. Worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Had the best time at Dandy Crown! I love the vibe here and the art is so cool and the fact that they have games is the ultimate plus. I always appreciate a bar that has a bartender that can make you something classic but also has their own menu along with just your basic beers. There's something for everyone. Ricky the bartender was so nice and he definitely knew his stuff! I can't wait to come back for food cause the menu looks delicious! read more

3.5 My friends and I were doing a bar crawl and this was one of the establishments we started off with If you're not familiar with the area, you're definitely miss this place cuz it's tucked off in a corner. Parking can be tough as well. I had to circle the block several times and when I went to spy hero all of the parking was at least 5 or 6 blocks away. So I roll the dice and decided to park when I got there. I was able to find a park on the street. Really nervous about it but all was well. My car was not harmed in the process. The inside of this place is really really cute. I love the dark blue and gold elements of it. I can definitely see a girl's night or a sexy couples night. The patio is definitely decorated for Halloween and very spacious. I don't know if maybe it's a beer garden when it's not decorated for something seasonally, but it's very spacious. Decorated for the holiday we picked a great day to be there and enjoyed the weather. The wait staff outside was very pleasant. On to the negative I did not like the food offerings for the black lagoon Halloween menu. Half of us ordered a chicken sandwich to split because we're going to another establishment and the other half of the group did like a fish dip. Neither one of us was happy about the food. It was awful. It just was not for us and I think each item was at least $20 each. I did like my drink. It was like a shot. Don't remember the name of it right now. I think we were happy with the drink so this spot might be just for drinks only. They don't even have french fries read more

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Me and a very good friend swung by for brunch recently and I'm not sure what to think. Its in a pretty up and coming vibrant area and has good reviews on here for the most part. The place was empty the whole 3 hours we were there...on a Sunday. They have a really nice sized patio in which I believe they have performers come and play music. I think some guy was setting up as we left. I got the Chicken & Waffles in which its not your ordinary version of the dish. It was chocolate chip waffles along with braised chicken in dandy mole, sweet California chile and tortilla crumbs. This sounded like a great idea but the dish did not mesh well together. Fried chicken should probably be the play every time with this dish. Flavor just was not there. My friend got the egg white frittata and it needed salt as the flavor lacked there. She added bacon to it in which the braised bacon (as stated on the online menu) seems to be a paste cooked into the dish per the server and we were not informed that was the case. This paste costs an additional $5. Either someone was lying or they were just too lazy to make the bacon...I'm not sure. The server who said this was her first brunch assignment seemed to be confused about how this was supposed to come out. Got the brunch spritz and while my dining companion enjoyed it, I did not. It tasted like liquid mint. I would return here for drinks maybe on this huge patio, but would not return for brunch unless they extend the very short menu. I see there is a 4-6 happy hour, so maybe I can check that out. read more

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Worst experience at a bar I've probably had ever.My entire group was VERY unhappy. The bartenders had their friends there serving them first and acted as if PAYING customers were a problem. Taylor (I think) was very nice but everyone else was the worst. Very disrespectful. read more

Currently here as we planned a weekend trip to Chicago for some fun with friends. As this was supposed to be a Halloween themed fun spot, decided to make this our first stop of the trip. We are currently here & unfortunately we are very dissatisfied. We waited over 30 minutes for a server to get greet us, even after asking twice about service. Then another 15 minutes for our drinks to be served. There are 4 of us & 3 ordered the specialty cocktails and found them to be lackluster at best. I ordered a glass of wine, as I figured that could not be messed up! Sadly, I would not recommend this place to anyone!!! read more

DON'T GO HERE IF YOU'RE NOT WHITE. I keep giving them a chance and I'm treated like a second class citizen. Ordered two drinks for a friend while sitting at a table outside. 20 minutes later, server finally says your drinks will be out shortly. 5 minutes later, I see another table who order after us get served. We left this racist establishment. It's happened too many times. read more

Had a reservation but definitely didnt need it. It was pretty empty. First walking in the staff wasnt that friendly. We ended up sitting at the bar bc the outdoor patio was not available and hoping to get a better vibe. Staff warmed up a bit but were very preoccupied and busily moving around. We later found out they were preparing for a party on the patio. Which I feel they could have mentioned when we came in. So the CS could have been better. Initially were just going to just get apps and drinks but decided to stay and eat. Started with the bar trio which included nuts, popcorn and corn nuts. So thumbs up to this; whatever they did to those peanuts kudos to you. The popcorn is advertised as seasoned with ole bay and we didnt taste that but it was still tasty and the corn nuts hit the spot My drink was just ok. I later found out it was batched which was disappointing considering they consider themselves a craft cocktail bar. For non drinkers they have a nice amount of non-alcholic drinks as well. We also had the Brussels which were ok, not bad but didn't knock my socks off and the crab cakes which were excellent, they could've kept the slaw tho yuck! for the main course I had the chicken sandwich without the mayo ( I don't do the white sauce) and it was basic ironically the homemade potato chips which I didnt want were great! We also had the tuna tostadas which were good. The plus for me was that the music was excellent ha! read more

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Biscuits and gravy to die for! The ambience and service was amazing. I found this hidden gem on a Sunday for brunch. I highly recommend. read more

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Came here for celebratory late night drinks. The patio space is big and beautiful. Very accommodating for our large group. This was a perfect atmosphere for an event like this. I am very happy that the organizers chose this place. They mention a lot of things on their website about pandemic precautions like asking for proof of vaccination and whatnot. I had my vaccination card saved on my phone but they did not ask for it in the end. I do like that it seems like they are cautious. Unfortunately I cannot say anything about the food, but they have an excellent choice of cocktails. I recommend the siesta and the shanghai cocktail. read more