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    Toons Bar & Grill

    3.9 (298 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Burgers, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    TOONS BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Rob G.

    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! The bar itself is your traditional Chicago corner bar with lots of TVs, great beer selection and friendly service. I would make this a stop if you're in the Southport or Wrigleyville area.

    Pineapple infused vodka
    Bryanna J.

    My friends and I went here to watch the Illinois vs. Northwestern game. Such a fun atmosphere! Lots of space and tvs for watching and wasn't too crowded. 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!

    Annie's Beer Cheese Soup. I almost ate it all before taking this pic, sorry
    Patrick P.

    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!

    Bar staff rocks

    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. Could this place be any better? No! By the way - get the buffalo wings. Go cubs.

    Grilled Portobello Salad
    Tracy L.

    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.

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    Kate M.

    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

    Pulled Pork Quesadilla
    Garrett M.

    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.

    Buffalo wings and garlic Parmesan wings
    Alyssa G.

    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!

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    5 months ago

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

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    11 months ago

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

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

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    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

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

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

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

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