This place was awesome. We came here on a Sunday in the early afternoon and the place was quite empty. Especially in comparison to the to place next door. Don't let that scare you away! The drinks were fantastic and reasonably priced for the area, about 10 dollars each.The atmosphere here is very unique. Knowledgeable and friendly staff and a welcoming feel. Inside is an old school bar feel and the back patio is great. They have an old school bus converted to a bar, vintage patio furniture and picnic benches. This was our first visit and I would definitely be back. read more

The Welcome Back Lounge - Tangarita and purple haze - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bingo board let's you know when food is ready. Cool drinks. Good Aesthetics. Back patio is awesome. read more

The Welcome Back Lounge - Purple Haze - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went here for the Brunch club deal (1 entree + unlimited mimosas, vodka lemonades, bud lights, and montucky cold snacks for $30), and were very impressed! I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. The staff was super friendly and helpful and the food came out promptly. I loved the 70's vibe of the place and it made me feel like I took a step back in time. I would definitely recommend! read more

Came for brunch on a Saturday and really enjoyed the great package deal! The breakfast nachos were EVERYTHING I wanted for a hangover brunch. The queso, the chorizo, the perfect amount of spice. I have legit been fantasizing about them ever since. Beyond the great food and fun, retro vibes... the staff is AMAZING. Everyone is super friendly and hilarious. Had a great time chatting with the bartender and one of the owners. Will be back often. read more

Why does a schlitz come in a smaller glass than a normal beer? $4 vs $7. If you're looking for a faux dive bar then come here. read more

The Welcome Back Lounge - Beer - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I regularly go to The Vig and The Whale, I had my birthday at The Vig and genuinely enjoyed it. I really wanted to enjoy this place, bartenders, drinks, prices and all service was great besides the DJ. He was rude and will keep me and my group away from here which is a bummer because we had a good time other than that. read more

Food and drinks were good! Good location, a bit loud as to be expected at a bar place

Sunday brunch was fabulous. A little rowdy - the music was loud and the drinks were bottomless. Food was yummy, but very limited options for the brunch deal. read more

I've been to The Welcome Back Lounge a handful of times, but this time was particularly elevated. The service Adam provided at the back bar was superb, and the accommodations Steve-O provided was of utmost excellence. Will definitely be returning for sure read more

My friend and I stumbled in here for one more drink, and stayed longer than we expected. Drinks were good (we got the alcohol slushies) and vibe was good. Funky decor and friendly staff. If I lived here it would be my neighborhood bar for sure read more

The outdoor area here is the perfect outdoor area all year round, plus the bar bus out back is awesome. The smoothies are secretly strong and absolutely delicious. Their brunch is worth it, and the food is good for bar food. Also, free hot dogs one night when I was there, how cool is that?? My friends and I have our new spot. read more

Me and my best friend came here after the pink squirrel wouldn't let us in as the recommend this place. OMG they have the best Nachoes and drink and it's so affordable for Chicago. The Nichole's and the bartender Jenney is the best mixologist 10/10! read more

Workers were extremely rude. The fall menu debuts after the season of fall. I asked for an espresso martini and and about a half of the drink was fully missing and price was ridiculous for a half filled glass. read more

The Welcome Back Lounge - Esspresso martini - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So happy this place made it through COVID. Great concept. Super fun vibe. Lawn chairs, tv trays, koozies, specialty drinks. GREAT atmosphere and REALLY friendly, sincere staff. Food was wonderful. You order from the kitchen window so the staff gets rewarded by your tip right away. And they deserve it. Super nice and food was great. Well priced and delicious. I don't really go to bars too much but I see myself going back here whenever I'm in town. read more

Went there after a sip and paint. Drinks were great and service was great. We didn't have to wait long for a table either. Great experience and great music. read more

Love this place! So friendly, quirky, and the drinks are killer. My husband and I went for a summer's eve dinner and cocktail-o-rama (lots of cocktails) and this place delivers. Walk on the wild side through the restaurant to the back garden and my friend, you are among friends. Seriously, everyone we met, guests and staff were super chill and so fun! It was a busy evening and the kitchen ran short of some of the the essentials ( it happens), the owner came to our table, explained the situation and made sure our experience was fabulous. Love the vibe, the drinks bus, the expertly created cocktails, the food and the atmosphere. Definitely going back this summer. read more

Amazing, unique place to hang out! I love it and would highly recommend!!! Super cool inside and out. read more

The Welcome Back Lounge - Patio seating - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A great vibe with good music! The staff is super friendly and the drink prices are very reasonable. The patio is decorated like a back yard with lawn chairs and tv tables with an old vintage bus serving you cocktails. The inside has that 70's feel from vintage chairs to even the drinking glasses. I recommend stopping in, it will make you smile! I will be back and not just one time many more times. read more

This is a place where you actually feel like family to the owners. We were there on Bingo night. The front was jam packed so we headed to the outside area in the back. The BUS Bar was over the top fun. This spot is great for good bar food and really great drinks. If you visit the Whale remember to drop in next door to close the evening. read more

I've been here three times in the past week. Don't judge. I'm writing this because I am very impressed with the staff, and how wonderful this bar is. From the busboy, the bartenders, the manager, the bouncer, to the bartenders every single one of them is genuinely nice. The outside is super cute and the inside is great too. Beer list is huge and beer prices are solid too for the city. The music playlist was on point! read more

Awesome rear patio with a really fun staff. Only ever had appetizers but they're all tasty, even the spam bites!

We stumbled upon this last weekend and what a delightful surprise with fun 90s music. The patio in the back was decorated so cutely including a little camper van turned into a bar. Would definitely recommend for a drink! read more

We only discovered Welcome Back a couple months ago but we are there nearly every weekend. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Great food, great drinks, the staff is incredible, the patio is perfect. And you cannot beat their bottomless brunch. read more

Hey yo, what can I say about this place... the warmth and hospitality I receive here is second to none. They remember my name and treat everyone that walks in the door like family. Big shout out to Justine. I have seen her make the entire bar sing a long together and also manage needs of the guest. She is great. Also, talk about an entire group that supports philanthropy and great causes around Chicago. Cheers R read more

This place is great! It's small but has great snacks and super friendly staff. Also, super cute decor.

I've been here a few times for drinks and it is a cute spot to check out. The music is generally pretty good. The service is amazing and has always been so kind. I've never tried the food but the drinks are just okay. Unfortunately do not recommend the frozen drinks they have. However I'd return for the ambiance and great service. read more

This is probably the friendliest bar in Chicago! While waiting for friends to get dinner nearby on an early Friday night, I looked for a place to get a couple rounds of drinks and am glad I walked into the Welcome Back. It's got a cool, mid century design ambiance and the friendliest group of people working there. Drinks were awesome, which I enjoyed inside, but they also have a back patio. Some food I didn't get to try, mostly bar type food, although it'd be nice if they offered more healthy options on the food menu. I'm excited to come back to the Welcome Back next time I'm in the area as this is the type of bar which really nailed the concept and I could see being around for decades!!! read more

Awesome spot with a great vibe and music! Chris the bartender and owner is awesome and don't miss the free hot dogs late night!

If I could give it a zero I would . Went on 3/09/2022 around 1030. Cooks and crowd were very nice. Has a great vibe. Went to get drinks for my friends. White bartender lady was rude. Gave an attitude for no reason. Had no sense of hospitality nor customer service skills. Assuming she was in a bad mood I brushed it off. While she was charging me she snatched the money out my hand and threw my change back at us. Mid pouring our shots she requested a tip. I told her I'd tip her if she wasn't so rude and still refrained from pouring our drinks. Over all bad experience just because of the bartender alone. read more

Awesome food, great vibes and great service - one of our go to places. Get the fried chicken or fried bologna sandwich

My favorite Bar in chicago. Amazing service, strong drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.

The bouncer wouldn't let us sit when there were open chairs. We all had drinks and we're just trying to have a seat and the bouncer was super rude. Also the place was super small and not playing good music. Would not recommend read more

Every time we come back it gets better and better! The bartenders are so attentive and their service is on point. I appreciate how quick and friendly they are, it's hard to find that around the Logan area! Plenty of drink options for everyone. They even have food until the kitchen closes. My friends and I cannot wait to come back! Jell-O shots are the new thing at welcome back! read more

Such an awesome new bar! The food and drinks are amazing and the atmosphere is so cool! Definitely my new go to

Nice vibe with enthusiastic staff. Really good chicken sandwich. Unfortunately didn't realize the indoor food truck was there until after I ate but it looked cool read more

This place is adorable, especially ouside. It's a very laid back feel, and that carries over many ways, so just know that going in. The back is medium-sized outdoor seating with turf, lawn chairs, and half the tables are just folding tv trays. It works though. Again, laid back. The outdoor bar is out of a repurposed van, the bartender super friendly, all drinks ordered at the bar. However all drafts have to be ordered from inside. The food is also a separate window inside. So ya, you may get in a few steps back and forth. It was a hot day and I appreciated there are outdoor umbrellas, but at least at the hour we went there was good shade from the other buildings. Only had the seasoned tator tots, which took a little getting used to with the queso dip, but luckily it was on the side. The tator tots themselves were delicious. Rest of the menu is, per the theme of the place, cute basic. Wings, burger, chicken sandwich, etc. read more

This place is cool. It's a fake dive bar so your mileage may vary. They make the type of food you would want from a fake dive bar (ALL FRIED SHIT) which is mostly why i like it. I can tolerate the eye roll worthy irony of going to a fake dive bar when you can just go to any number of real ones in the area if they have good food. The one thing i would really like is a beer + shot special. this is a staple of all fake dive bars across the country and i don't think this place can be an authentic fake dive bar until they get one. they don't even have to make it cheap, just get one!!!! read more

I'd been there before and really wanted to return and bring friends, unfortunately 1- it was pouring rain that day so all business was indoors in a small area and 2- there was a big game happening so the level of noise was such we had to leave. I felt horrible but I understand the circumstances didn't help. The place is still super cute and if I'm the area again, and on a non sunami day, I'll try it. read more

Had an awesome first time experience here. My group of 3 walked in on a busy Friday night to get patio drinks. The floor manager immediately greeted us, gave us a tour of the space and put us on the waiting list for the back patio while we took a table inside by the window. We got seated in the back patio within 20 minutes! Everything is super socially distanced, sanitized everywhere and everything was super clean. The drinks were amazing and very reasonably priced. The front bartender was incredibly efficient and welcoming! You guys are awesome! read more

Super friendly service, cool atmosphere and the food was awesome! The frozen drinks were delicious as was the Patty Melt! Will be back!