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    Uncommon Ground

    3.5 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Michael W.

    First time in to catch some great live music from a close friend, the music space seats approximately 50, the tap beer was great, and I saw many featured cocktails make their way across the room. My wife and I split the veggie vegan stir fry and you could tell from how the vegetables were cooked that it was better than your average stir fry. The music space is cozy and there is an awkward restroom option stage left, but there are additional restrooms off the main room. They are not giving anything away here, you will pay handsomely, it is Wrigleyville after all, but it is a nice space with good eats and beverage options, think date night.

    Chilaquiles
    Clay G.

    I came here for brunch after running a 5k in Wrigley. Nothing hits quite like a mimosa after a good run, so I had to order the mimosa flight. They were pretty tasty and had a good variety of flavors. For food, I got the chilaquiles. Being basically breakfast nachos, they have everything you could ever want. Uncommon Ground has some of the better chilaquiles I've had in the city. They have a cute outdoor space as well as seating inside. The bees were out and they love juice, so it made more sense to sit inside which is a shame because it was a beautiful day. Hopefully some other time I can sit outside. Lastly, the service was very good. They were very accommodating and food came out very quickly.

    Beermosa ($11)
    Jessica S.

    My husband came here with his dad before a Cubs game about a month ago, so when we went to a Cubs game a couple of weeks ago, this was the place my husband suggested to go beforehand. Therefore, he thought it was solid enough to bring me here for the first time! We made a reservation because we all know the Wrigleyville area can be crazy with people, and it was smart of us to make it because the restaurant was pretty busy when we got there. When we arrived, the host sat us at a cute 2-person table next to the bar area. Despite us being here on the rainiest day, the restaurant was brightly lit because of the large windows in the dining room. My husband informed me that there were more rooms in the restaurant that we couldn't see and that the room we were seated in was a bit different than the one he previously sat in. I LOVED the aesthetic of the room, and I loved that we were in the brightly lit one where we could see the bar, front door, and the street. We ended up staying at the restaurant later than planned because we watched the pouring rain outside. Service-wise, our waiter was extremely nice and friendly. He asked if we had been there before, and he then gave some drink suggestions. He checked on us throughout our visit and was accommodating. The food was amazing! On Saturdays and Sundays, they have a brunch menu that you order from, and I ordered the Biscuits and Gravy ($15). I am not exaggerating when I say this, but it was AMAZING and the best biscuits and gravy I have ever had. The gravy with the sausage was so flavorful and had a bit of spice. It was the PERFECT balance of a creamy texture. My husband ordered the Farmer's Market Scramble ($18), which has cheddar cheese, kale, asparagus, and red peppers. He got the side salad and a side of sausage links ($6). He LOVED his food and said that he could taste how fresh all of the ingredients were. The last time he came here, he ordered the Avocado Toast ($17) and loved that, as well, which is why he wanted to come back here and try something new. The drinks I ordered were great, as well! I ordered the Beermosa ($11) and also a Cubbie-Rita ($14). However, the waiter said that the machine that makes the Cubbie-Rita was broken at the time, so they made mine by hand, so honestly, mine might have been better than the machine one anyway! Haha Overall, I will ABSOLUTELY be back here, especially before any Cubs game we come to. The dining room is gorgeous, the food is delicious, and the service is friendly.

    Helen's Chicken Sandwich was crazy...
    Terrance S.

    This was a 5 star chicken sandwich and the whole experience was delicious and on point. Was recommended by our hotel staff and they didn't disappoint at all. All of the ingredients were fresh, wholesome, and even felt healthy. Great place to dine if in the city. I will be back.

    Kaitlyn K.

    Funky, fun, & friendly We visited on an overcast Thursday evening and were not disappointed! The cute garden outside had fun Edison-style bulbs and was very dog-friendly. Our pups made friends with the staff and were given a bowl of water. The wine and beer selection was solid without being overwhelming. While there wasn't an overwhelming amount of gluten-free options, there were more than enough options to find something. Uncommon Ground had interesting flavor combos in their salmon dish that I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved the crunch on the outside of moist salmon on a bed of avocado and berry purees. I was surprised at how well the flavors balanced each other beautifully! The flourless chocolate torte (GF) was a delicious and rich ending to a good meal! Tip: The carrot cake the table next to us ordered looked amazing! Unfortunately, they ordered one of the last slices so our group didn't get the chance to taste.

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    Lisa Y.

    The food here is so amazing here ! I haven't been here in five years! So glad to come back! Amazing brunch! Chef Tom is so amazing! Great service and friendly! Clean and bright place! Love the quality here! Thank you so much for a great experience!

    Vegan Cesar Small (after the broccoli removal)
    Martina C.

    My friend and I were starving and ordered two vegan Caesar salads for pickup. She said it was her favorite meal there and it was amazing. She said that this is the first time she ever had it with uncooked broccoli. Now both she and I couldn't eat the uncooked broccoli because it hurts our little tummies too much for uncooked cruciferous vegetables. So once we took it out, we had literally half the size salad. We both did NOT have any avocado, barely ANY brussel sprouts and I'm almost positive I had one piece of kale. So needless to say we were both very disappointed. THAT said the salad we did eat was very good. The dressing was great and the croutons were nice and crispy. I can't comment on the service aside from the fact that it was ready when promised. And we didn't eat IN so I can't speak to the ambiance or cleanliness, etc. The salad was very good, just not as it was expected. And not as the menu suggests :)

    View from the outside
    Alice W.

    A friend and I were looking for a place to grab some food and a drink before a concert at Wrigley. My friend is vegetarian and she felt they had the most vegetarian options. We were also intrigued by the "organic" beer brewed here. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from start to finish. I honestly would give this experience 1.5 stars. We were immediately seated and it took over 15 minutes for any of the staff to acknowledge us. What's of note is that most of the staff members were talking to each other at the bar. After making eye contact with multiple servers who walked away from us, we were finally offered water and a server came to talk with us. The people next to us said they were waiting over an hour for cocktails. None of the staff were apologetic for the wait to either of our tables. We had two different servers. Because of the wait we immediately ordered and had to wait about 20 minutes for our food. Which was warm at best and pretty lackluster for the price. I got the burger and beer special, which everything was small and you have to get the Mac and Cheese (which I was okay with getting but seemed odd you couldn't get fries). The Mac and cheese was pretty tasteless and quite honestly tasted boxed. I got the Love on the Run and it was pretty decent. However, it was only 8 ounces and it felt like I got two samples as opposed to an actual drink with my meal. This burger and beer "combo" was $25.... My friend got the Black Bean burger and said she had better ones from Costco. The fries did taste pretty good and would have been a nice option for my burger as well. It should be of note the fries were not included in my friend's burger either. Her portions were also really small. The atmosphere looks pretty cool and there is art for purchase. It seems Uncommon also gives opportunities for local artists to perform. Those were cool touches. Overall, I don't think I will be back here for a very long time. I've had better experiences in Wrigleyville compared to this experience with Uncommon Ground.

    Salmon - Faroe Islands
    Dan H.

    We LOVED this place and will be back with no doubt. The carrot hummus was seasonal so it'll disappear soon but the Brussels sprouts looked excellent! I got the salmon and it was out of this world while my partner got the veggie tacos and loved them. She said it was the best veggie taco she's ever had! This is a great place and we'll be back!

    Strawberry pancakes
    Christina H.

    My friend and I split the strawberry pancakes and the chilaquiles and it was pretty average. The pancakes were my favorite- soft and fluffy, plus not too sweet. The chilaquiles were kind of bland, but the portion sizes were large and filling. I was most disappointed with the coffee. I ordered an iced lavender latte and it tasted like straight up milk. I even had to order another espresso shot to add in and it didn't make it any better. With that price, you're better off going elsewhere for coffee. Service was pretty quick so that was good.

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