One of my favorite places to go before a Cubs game. The best wings in Lakeview hot BBQ to "garlic parm" which is my personal favorite read more

My go-to place to hit up before Wrigley. Drinks are always good. Food is always delicious. Service is always on point.

I ordered a late lunch from Toons via DoorDash today and it was amazing! I got their chili and a Caesar salad and I literally inhaled every bite. The flavors were so good and just hit the spot perfectly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love Toons because it is a KC Chiefs bar whenever they play. It really feels like my home away from home and every order reminds me why I keep coming back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend if you want great food and a cozy, fun atmosphere! read more

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Dear Mr. Trivia Host - You really don't need to shout into a microphone to make it work. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our team could hear every 3rd word u said at best.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fix you sound system and stop shouting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is one my favorite stops for wings in Chicago. If you are going to get any flavor, you must try the Buffalo Garlic. These have the traditional Buffalo wing sauce but have more than a hint of garlic. Perfect! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar itself is your traditional Chicago corner bar with lots of TVs, great beer selection and friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would make this a stop if you're in the Southport or Wrigleyville area. read more

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These guys have a couple bad reviews for service. I'm glad it didn't influence me. I thought they were great. Food was great too. I would come back. read more

My friends and I went here to watch the Illinois vs. Northwestern game. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a fun atmosphere! Lots of space and tvs for watching and wasn't too crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered wings, onion rings, fries, and mozz sticks. The wings were so yummy, recommend the buffalo, buffalo garlic, and sticky Korean. The staff there were all kind and funny. Also - they make their own pineapple infused vodka, it's so good, recommend if you're not a huge fan of plain shots. I would definitely come back! read more

Toons Bar & Grill - Pineapple infused vodka - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My girlfriend and I live in the neighborhood and Cole made our experience a 10/10! Food was amazing as always, but he made sure our drinks were never empty and gave us a few good laughs! Definitely a fun experience and we will be going back 100% read more

Fun as always! Family outing to an oldie but goodie! Service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So glad it's still around. read more

I lived in Chicago for 20 years, starting in December of 2000. My friend lived nearby, on Clark and Byron which was two blocks away. This was the first bar I went to when I arrived. Neighborhood joint, but also good enough for people to make it a destination spot to visit. The Southport corridor has changed so much over the past two decades...bars and restaurants coming and going, upscale retail buildings replacing old one story strip malls. But Toons has endured and also thrived. I never lived in a big city before, and it was a crazy experience. I first lived near Lake Michigan on Sheridan- but still came up to Lakeview to play pool and for the first time I saw an indoor shuffle puck game in a bar. The freezer where they keep the popular liquors cold for shots is the same. Reminds me of my childhood and now is covered in stickers and decorations where you cannot find one open millimeter. It felt like nothing has changed since that night just under 23 years ago. My friend Sean now has worked here for almost 3 years now, and I disclose that while stating that he didn't when I first visited so that this is a genuine review of this place. Ally was also friendly, professional and easy to chat with. The entire team looked out for me, Tyler asking if I needed any utensils, extra items, refills- I never needed to ask for anything whatsoever. Laney was also super friendly, turns out we have a couple mutual friends. I'm in town visiting as many friends as I can, while helping my good buddy promote his new tequila line by making introductions- and decided to come by here and get something to eat before going back to my hotel for the night. It's 8 PM and the bar is busy but I was told "it's a slow night" I miss Chicago. Tonight on special was Annie's famous Wisconsin beer cheese soup. Sold! Got a bowl and it came piping hot, hearty with veggies and potatoes and a hot roll that I broke up like mini croutons and devoured it. By the time I remembered to take a photo it was almost gone so I am sorry for that photo heh heh. The food coming out of the kitchen is flying out at an incredible pace. I could watch this all evening. I ordered the popcorn shrimp and asked to sub out the fries with tater tots. Look at the photo below! These are not your ordinary popcorn shrimp. These are essentially actual shrimp (tail free!) and comes with Buffalo sauce and homemade Blue cheese dressing and some truly tasty pickle chips for a relief from all the fried items. I'm really happy to take a trip down memory lane and had an amazing meal while catching up with a friend I haven't seen in a while. Also bumped into some folks I knew from when I lived here- just another part of the amazing place and experience that is Toons. Support small owned businesses! Come on by, eat some great food, and have a few drinks and make some lifelong friends. Thanks to the team here at Toons for making a guy who came alone to eat feel like a part of the family/team dynamic. I gotta give my bud Sean a shout out for introducing me to everyone. Now I'm feeling the food coma coming on so I'm off to my hotel for some much needed sleep! read more

Toons Bar & Grill - Annie's Beer Cheese Soup. I almost ate it all before taking this pic, sorry - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Toons is our favorite neighborhood spot. Iconic. If you visit Southport and don't visit Toons, you have failed. Tonight - Cole and Scott had us dying when we asked them to take a pic and they also snapped a stunning shot behind the bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Could this place be any better? No![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] By the way - get the buffalo wings. Go cubs. read more

Toons Bar & Grill - Bar staff rocks - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We are frequent diners at Beck's, so we finally made it into Toon's to try it out. The vibe was similar, but more dive-y and younger crowd at Toon's. Menu offerings had a few of the same items, but we tried the Fried Catfish Po'boy and Grilled Portobello Salad since they aren't at Beck's. My bf said the Po'boy was good and nicely fried. The Salad was fresh and generous with mushrooms, but it was too heavy on the vinegar. It seemed busy inside, and we were seated outside -- The service was friendly but just okay. read more

Toons Bar & Grill - Grilled Portobello Salad - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We ordered pickup, food was hot and ready in timeline they defined (20 min early on a Saturday). Black and blue burger was good. Large portions of sandwich sides - fries and tots. They didn't travel great. Pulled pork is a little dry, needs the bbq sauce. Kansas burger was good. All in all it was fine. We will do something closer and less expensive next time. read more

10/10 service, never got thirsty, never got hungry. Our server, Cole, felt like family. Honestly thinking about inviting him to my wedding. I had the worst day of my life until we came in and Cole took care of us. Will be back. Only for Cole. read more

Toons! I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this neighborhood spot. If you're looking for a classic dive bar with amazing food - this is IT! Seat yourself at the bar or one of the hightops and wait for the (awesome) bartender to come grab your order. Everything is super relaxed, friendly, and is far enough from Southport Corridor and Wrigleyville that it's not overly crowded. As someone who isn't a fan of your classic beer, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of ciders and less beer-y tasting options available. The Strawberry Lager from Abita was perfectly light and refreshing. I'm also a huge fan of the Vander Mill Totally Roasted which Toons carries. Food: the food here is really what sets it apart from other bars (and even some other restaurants!) in the area. It's bar food, but it's perfection. We started with the buffalo chicken strips which are served over a bed of fries. The chicken strips has the perfect crunch and the mild sauce was not too spicy but packed with flavor. Fries? Phenomenal. Jive sandwich? Delicious. Pulled pork quesadilla? YES PLEASE. The only thing I wasn't super in love with was the pretzel which was very average and the cheese was cold. Everything else was was so yummy. In you're in the area and missing out on this gem like I was, this is your sign to drop into toons and grab a beer read more

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A long-time hidden gem on the Southport corridor. Food well outside of its league (bar food, to be sure, but absolutely phenomenal). Haven't had a bad night at Toons. Always welcoming. Always fun. Fair prices and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend the Buffalo chicken strips and pulled pork quesadilla. Another go-to is the Jive Turkey. read more

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Our favorite neighborhood spot! Great food and staff. Best wings (and French fries) in Chicago. Doesn't get any better than Toons!

This place was great! We got two servings of XL wings, 4 flavors, for four people. The wings were tasty and came with plenty of ranch. We sat in the back room and they put the game we requested on the TV, really appreciate that. Service was great and overall recommend! read more

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Found our way here one Saturday night while meeting up with friends for drinks; there were five of us together. Given how the bar was decorated, you can tell it has a fun and playful vibe, which it did. It was busy, but we were able to snag a table at the very back, one with a booth and armchairs next to a fireplace. It had almost a library feel at the back of a very busy dive bar. Despite them being so busy, I didn't have to wait too long to get service at the bar. They have a huge variety of beers and of course the classic Chicago Handshake. I ordered an Original Sin cider, but the bartender didn't mention it was a flavored cider; I wouldn't have ordered it otherwise. It wasn't too bad (flavored ciders are hit and often miss for me) but it wasn't what I was expecting. The bartender seemed very out of sorts; I think she had just arrived from her shift and had the air of being late and being thrown into the deep end right away. I didn't mind her being frazzled, but it did mean the tables in the back hadn't been cleared and my friend's hot toddy was basically just vodka and hot water. Given all the reviews raving about their food, I'm interested in trying it again. They have a decent number of vegetarian options for it being a dive bar. read more

Really good food. Horrible waitstaff. Had several sandwiches on the menu and their wings and it's all been excellent. Used to love going, but the staff was so rude and lazy that I had to stop. read more

I love Toons! Great spot for beer and they also have amazing food. The buffalo chicken tenders are so delicious with tator tots. I would recommend the Toons Wrappers Delight as well. Great place to hit on the weekend if you're on southport. read more

The food was really good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I enjoyed the music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but the waitress was rude to me!! I *asked nicely** if I could cancel a soup because I misunderstood what I was ordering (my bad) and she gawked at me and ran away. I never got the soup but was charged for it + a 20% tip bringing me to $50 for a beer can and chicken strips. :/ won't be back read more

If your search is "Chiefs Bar in Chicago," this is ABSOLUTELY the place for you! The pictures say 90% of what needs to be said. Only need to add the BBQ is solid and legit KC-style, great beer on tap and bottled/canned, and during the game the sound is on and all the customary Chiefs fan cheers are enjoyed by all. read more

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The worst pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. It was so bad I took the meat out and just ate the bread. Fries are decent and the drink menu is good and reasonably priced. But good luck getting any attention at a table if they're busy. read more

What a great neighborhood bar with excellent food. I really enjoy having drinks here. The bartenders are friendly and the owner is really nice. If you are in the mood for wings this is your place. Top notch Wings. If they have a soup available get it. They made phenomenal homemade soups. read more

Overall: A great local neighborhood spot for drinks and dive vibes. The good: Plenty of TVs, dive-y vibe, shuffleboard, good music, good taps, average prices. Some outdoor seating (not a ton), and close to plenty of Southport restaurants. I've only had food once there and it was years ago, but I remember it being good. Staff is friendly too! Perfect place for a rec league bar (which is how I first found it) and/or to watch sports. The not so good: Not much. You'll either love it or hate it, and most people I know love it. read more

While visiting from out of town for the first time to catch a couple Cubs games, Toons happened to be a short walk from my AirBnb. After the game had concluded, I walked down and enjoyed a pulled pork quesadilla and a Bell's Oberon to drink. Service was great too! read more

Love this neighborhood spot! I had only been in for drinks until tonight, when we had dinner. I got the Jive Turkey sandwich and loved it--you can't go wrong with amazing bar food! I will definitely continue to come back here for the food and also for a fun place for drinks. read more

Toons Bar & Grill - Jive Turkey Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service, and a great neighborhood bar. Loud, but to be expected. Small patio as well that would be nice to sit at.

I am disgusted. NEVER SPEND A CENT HERE IF YOU RESPECT THE MILITARY AND OUR VETERANS. My family and I dined here before a Cubs game on Saturday 6/1/24 and we were appalled by the behavior of the manager. We politely asked if they did any sort of military discount since my dad is a Marine vet and after paying the bill we realized the manager had only taken off $1 from our bill. When we asked what is this some sort of joke the manager said that it's "bullshit" we even asked for a discount in the first place. First of all, in any context, how could a "manager" talk to their customers in that way? Second of all how disgusting and disrespectful it is to talk to a service member that way and mock them? We were disrespected not only as people but the entire U.S. military was disrespected and mocked. My dad was extremely upset and rightfully so!! Then, this idiot who calls himself a manager proceeded to threaten to call the cops all over HIS own actions in the first place. He very well could have let us know that they don't do any sort of military discount which would have been totally fine, but he went out of his way to mock and insult his customers. How sickening that this is the world we live in. read more

Great place! I got the buffalo chicken tenders and they were super good but a bit spicy. The fries here are out of this world good

Fun little bar and grill near Wrigleyville. They have really good ribs and pulled pork sandwiches and fries. They also play some hella nostalgic alternative music from back in the day, so extra points for that. read more

Solid neighborhood bar. Good vibes. Was not a fan of the turkey sandwich, but the fries were great. Service a tad slow. Would go back if in the area. read more

Toons Bar & Grill - Jive turkey sandwich and fries - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

"A culinary journey worth taking! The menu boasts an array of delectable options, ensuring a memorable dining experience."

Great neighborhood bar. Friendly staff. Solid draft beer selection and food. A classic spot in the Southport Corridor.

Absolutely loved the food and atmosphere!! Trying the soup of the day was a highlight! Definitely recommend and will return when I'm in Chicago. read more

Went here after the cubs game against Detroit. The pulled pork quesadilla was amazing and the service was great! The Bells Oberon beer was also great as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying around Wrigley. read more

We popped in as Sunday's evening football games were wrapping up and they were still hopping. I absolutely LOVED the Buffalo garlic wings (not too spicy at all but super flavorful). The nachos had good flavor but they were lukewarm by the time they made it to us so I dunno that I would get them again. We sat at a table at the front of the bar seating area and the bartender waited on us; he was fabulous! Super efficient and nice without being overbearing (always feels weird in a lowkey place like this). I would go again for more wings and would try something new to go along with them! read more

not as good as it usta be; medium burger raw in places, oily fries and limp, brown-edged lettuce

Awesome neighborhood hangout. Attentive staff. Genuinely working their butts off to make sure you're having a good time. The one bartender Sean is kinda sketch but seems to know his parlays. Great burgers and aps. Seems like all the patrons are known as regulars. If you hit the city, it's worth it to stop by for an adult beverage. read more