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    The Moonlighter

    3.9 (277 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE MOONLIGHTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Vegan Wings
    Priyanka C.

    Cute hipster bar m near Humboldt park with a good amount of vegetarian/vegan options! We ordered the beyond burger with regular cheese, fries, vegan taco, and the Buffalo vegan wings. We honestly really liked all of it! The burger is a lot bigger than I expected but perfectly seasoned and delicious! The fries were ok but come with a really good aioli. The beyond meat in the vegan taco was seasoned really well! It's a pretty small taco but If you come on a Tuesday they do taco Tuesday deals! We also got the vegan Buffalo wings which were SO good! I actually usually hate Buffalo because It's too tangy but this was the perfect amount of spicy/tangy and actually tasted like real chicken! They have both outdoor and indoor seating and a good selection of beer!

    Vegan Wings Mesquite
    Reginice C.

    I've only ever ordered delivery from The Moonlighter; and it's the same order each time. I order the vegan wings, Mesquite flavor, and the vegan special sauce. The Mesquite flavor is sooo good. The vegan special sauce has a horseradish flavor and I like the combinations of the wing sauce with it. One day we will visit the restaurant to get the full experience and try other items.

    Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
    Jennifer M.

    Awesome chicken sandwich and French Fries. The chicken sandwich was very juicy and had very good coleslaw on it. The chipotle sauce on it was very tasty; not too spicy. I sat on the outdoor patio and this restaurant is very dog friendly. The servers were very quick with orders and drink refills. It's located in a nice area and for a holiday, the parking was easy. There are tons of trees and grass around, so easy for mid meal dog relief. The restaurant is located in a bustling area, so am sure it gets crowded during the dinner hours. Will definitely be back!

    Vegan BBQ Burger
    Thomas G.

    On one of those evenings where I wanted to just lounge around and order without going anywhere, I ordered from 'The Moonlighter' via Yelp with Grubhub delivery. At the time, it was one of the few restaurants that offered delivery once I broadened my search to at least 3-miles out from my residence. On the menu, I was instantly drawn to the Vegan BBQ Burger because I admit it, I am weak when it comes to barbecue! There, I said it! And I must say that for it being a sports bar, the menu does appear to be vegan friendly with some of the items featured. It took forty-five minutes from the time my order was acknowledged by Grubhub to the arrival of it at my residence. A shout out to the Grubhub delivery driver for making that happen within a reasonable timeframe. Initially looking at the Vegan BBQ Burger, I said to myself, "That is huge!" because it appeared bigger than I imagined. As I took each bite of it, I had a smirk on my face. At one point, I could not help but shake my head and moan because it was so delicious! It was certainly enjoyed from the initial bite to the last, * chef's kiss *. Being that I had a great ordering experience, I would gladly order from 'The Moonlighter' again whether it be in-restaurant or via Grubhub delivery. Recommendations: Vegan BBQ Burger, Beyond Burger, Vegan Wings, Crunchy Vegan Taco, Brussels Sprouts, French Fries, Cheese Fries, or Tater Tots. ~ Oh darling, let's be adventurers ~ Thomas G

    Fly By Night And Vegan BBQ Cheeseburger
    Steve A.

    Cool place that's like a hipster sports bar. It has a lot of the typical things you'll find, plus a few others. The Moonlighter is known for the burgers, with some available for both meat eaters and vegans. Fun but relaxing atmosphere. You can watch a game or participate in things like trivia. After looking up a few close by sports bars, we came here. It had a good crowd but we were still able to get bar seats. There's a few big TVs. Good place for watching a game. We were impressed by the menu. Healthy for a bar. Lots of stuff for vegans. Also drinks. Prices are about what to expect. It's about $12 for a cocktail. The one I got was the Fly By Night. It's Amaro Noveis, Bonded bourbon, Giffard Rhubarb Liqueur, and lemon. Some high end ingredients in there. Each of us got one of the vegan cheeseburgers. It's about $14 for these. These are pretty big though. I got the Vegan BBQ Cheeseburger. This is a Beyond Burger with barbecue sauce, vegan cheese, fried onions, and pickles. Filling burger. This makes a healthier yet tasty alternative to the meaty stuff. Have to hit this place up again. It's on Armitage closest to the California CTA station. There's a whole lot of traditional barbecue offerings plus lots more for vegans and vegetarians.

    Outdoor seating
    karina k.

    The ambience is great with outdoor and indoor seating and there are three fireplaces and it's very cozy. Sports Lodge with a sports bar at the same time. They have happy hour Mondays all throughout the day and night. They have cheap tacos on Tuesdays and Wednesdays is trivia night. The food is like pub food and it's not great but it's good and enjoyable with your drinks. I would say mostly the atmosphere is great and there's some free parking on the side streets and metered parking on the main streets. They allow dogs in the outdoor seating area, so there were a lot of cute dogs to look at while eating. The host is very nice.

    Yummy chicken strips
    Bertha C.

    We ordered carry out once and food was good! We liked it so much that we decided to dine in about a week later. We were seated pretty quickly. That's about all that was quick. My Husband got his beer in a timely fashion. My margarita however took a very long time. Once they finally brought it to me I couldn't even drink it. It smelled and tasted like the cheapest tequila was used and besides that, it didn't taste like anything. Nowhere near what a margarita should be. I always feel bad returning food or drinks and try to "tough it out" and just eat/drink it but this time I just couldn't. It was gross. I asked for a piña colada instead that was poured out of a machine. Wasn't great either but definitely wasn't as bad as the "margarita". I might still order carry out here and there because their chicken strips and fries are good but definitely won't be stopping by nor dining in whenever I need a drink!

    Hersh A.

    It was my first time visiting The Moonlighter recently. I hard heard of it but never been here before. My brother, my cousin and I were in a mood for a nice burger and a beer and upon some Yelp search, this place showed up as one of the highly rated recommendations. Therefore, we decided to check out The Moonlighter. Upon arrival, the host checked our ID's and asked for a proof of vaccination. Also, it turned out that their inside dining area required a reservation which we didn't have. The alternative to that was that you could choose to seat in their outdoor heated tent area. We decided to do that. That area was cozy and comfy. The heaters were on. As we were given water and checking out the menu, the host that talked to us before came and told us that a table inside was available if we wanted to sit inside. We decided to move inside. Upon seated inside, we were greeted by our server and she asked us if we were ready to order drinks and/ or food. We ordered beer and shots, and some snacks (as their menu states). I got a Surly Helles Lager, my brother ordered a Pollyanna Hefe Weissen and my cousin ordered Snaggle Tooth Bandana IPA. For shots, I got one of their house tequila (don't remember the brand name) and the other two guys got shots of Jameson. For snacks, we ordered a large fries and roasted corn salad. We enjoyed our drinks. I liked my beer (it was my first time trying that one). The fries were nicely crisp from the outside and soft from the inside. It came with a housemade garlic aioli which was tasty. The corn salad was refreshing and very good. It had roasted corn & shishito pepper, cucumber, scallion, cilantro, vegan feta, and tajin. I definitely recommend it. For our entreé, we all ordered their double cheeseburger. My cousin and I got it with pickled jalapeños. Their double cheeseburger comes with double patty smashburger, american cheese, special sauce, griddled onion, and dill pickle (add fries for +$3). It was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend having it. The meat was cooked perfectly and it was a juicy burger. The buttery, savory taste was just flowing through my mouth like a river of umami. (Sorry if my analogy is incorrect). We liked the fries so much that we ordered them again and this time, we got them with a side of jalapeño ranch sauce. The sauce so good that I couldn't stop having it with my fries and even the cheeseburger. I enjoyed my visit to The Moonlighter. It's a nice, neighborhood sports bar with good food and drinks, and cozy & friendly atmosphere. They have plenty of TVs for viewing enjoyment. They have got fireplaces and heaters. Their service is good.. It's bit on the pricey side but not unreasonable or unexpected given that it's in the Logan Square area and a part of the Scoflaw group. Definitely check out this place if you haven't been here before.

    Cheeseburger + Egg
    Lucas W.

    Great smash burger. Super flavorful sauce, well cooked burger, not overly greasy or anything. Egg made it that extra bit better, so worth it. Also great chicken tenders, they're small, lightly fried, and come with some really good honey mustard and bbq sauces. They had a bit larger menu before COVID, so hopefully that returns. But most of all, it's a great vibe, great atmosphere, friendly service. Love the outdoor space. Will definitely return.

    Chipotle Chicken sandwich, yes please!
    Joseph M.

    Great food, fast service, and dog friendly. Good vibes. We like the Moonlighter! Burgers are fantastic, taco park comes with a shot of whiskey!

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    Burgers are hella good. They always have games on and the service is good. Trivia Wednesday night is the best!

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    A fine establishment. Cold beer. Hot tots. Charged my friend twice on his tab and did not charge our other friend.

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    We can always count on the moonlighter for great food and service! We really love their burgers and fries!

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    Food and drinks are always delicious! Service is also always great, can't wait to go back.

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    The food and drinks here were okay. Visited because they do have a dog friendly patio

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    Burger was very good. Service seemed a little short staffed, but that's the norm these days.

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    Ask the Community - The Moonlighter

    Can i bring my dog onto the patio while i eat?

    Definitely! We're a dog friendly patio and have water bowls available too.

    Are kids allowed on the patio?

    We are family friendly inside and on the patio! We also have booster seats and high chairs available.

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