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    The Fogcutter

    4.4 (251 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Prime rib and eggs with potato casserole. Awesomeness
    John A.

    Food is very good here. Service is great. The small hole in the wall place. It looks unusual from the outside and the inside is super old school and a bit of a dive in a good way. Drinks are reasonably priced food is reasonably priced and the quality of the food is very good. Friendly atmosphere. Don't wear sunglasses you walk in as it's a bit dark. Love this place. Keep up the good work.

    Loaded mac & cheese with beer cheese and plenty of bacon. Yum!
    Mia H.

    Really cool pub with a fun atmosphere! We had great beer, loaded tater tots piled high with bacon, and the star of the night--beer cheese mac & cheese with even more bacon. Total comfort food heaven. Perfect spot to relax, eat, and hang out. Definitely going back again!

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    Great burgers, crab legs are wonderful & they pour a good drink. Decent prices. Friendly staff.

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    8 months ago

    Love this place, great food, staff and atmosphere A+. Doesn't matter, pizza, burger, steak or pouting, all exceptional!

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    9 months ago

    Awesome neighborhood Bar, which high-quality bar food. The employees are really attentive and I'll seem to enjoy working there.

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    1 year ago

    Fogcutters wins the award for the meanest bartender in Illinois. Good chicken tenders though.

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    10 months ago

    It's a ok place with ok food some things are good some are not service at the bar is not great my family goes there a lot

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    2 years ago

    The bomb. Get in and enjoy. Food is great place is a dive but they take care of you. Do it!!

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    Great bar food with large portions! If u are a fan of tater tots u will get your fill here!

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    Always good. Yummy for the family. I have a picky eater and she good here. Good environment.

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    Food has not failed me yet. Burgers and fish fry, solid nights to eat. The shrimp app is very tasty!

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    Great food and good environment. The staff and owners are great! Always a good visit!

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    Ask the Community - The Fogcutter

    What time is the Friday Fish Fry?

    Sorry to be honest. We got there at 6pm. It was happening before then. But I dont know what time.

    New to the area. What do you use to make your bbq ribs? What is in your rub?…

    Welcome!! We use a homemade rub and Sweet Baby Rays Original BBQ Sauce.

    What night is Bingo and what are the prizes?

    Every Thursday 9pm. The prizes vary week to week.

    Is there still the crab leg special on Wednesday?

    Not at the moment. We are currently evaluating food and drink specials. We’ll post our specials line up soon on social media and google.

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    This place is losing its regular customers the new owner is very picky and doesn't want anyone with…read moreany medical conditions to enter this dive cause if you fall or hurt yourself you will be banned. And for the bartender Dawn she is a B-t-h! If you don't tip her over $20 she will ignore you and serve you when she is ready and for the food well it's over priced and not all that I've had better. I used to be a regular till I seen what was going on so from now on I hang out at the Cottage were they have live bands on which the common inn is too dam tight too buy a entertainment permit. There are plenty of other better places to hang out than here.

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