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Will's Northwoods Inn

4.3 (389 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Caesar wrap, tater tots
Audrey K.

I don't think it gets better than a Caesar wrap, tots, and a beer on a patio. This place hits on a summer day. One of the best Caesar wraps in the city. Busy, but service was fast and I really enjoyed the atmosphere.

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Dan D.

Will's Northwoods Inn is a taste of Wisconsin right in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago. Great atmosphere particularly for a Badger Game. [Likely Green Bay games as well] The service was good, but they were *very* busy. We had a little bit of the food, so I can't properly rate the kitchen nor the food. Definitely give it a try if you went to school in Madison ;) or even if you didn't - PS: Now about the Badgers football team... :(

Chicken Caesar Salad wrap
Emily T.

Look, I crave their chicken, Caesar wrap and the cheese curds. It's just such a good bar and it's such a good bar food. There's nothing like eating a wrap on the patio here- Vibes outstanding

Fish, Fries, slaw & Rye bread
Rob M.

Wills!!! Looking for a Lenten Friday fish fry & here we were driving from Rogers Park to Lakeview. Takeout service was quick & easy. Fish was very good, but not sure why fresh cut fries have to fry up brown instead of crispy golden. And I'm never a fan of fries with skins. But good news that next time, they have tots. Finally, Ambiance: Sports Bar much fun. Lots of space!! And great atmosphere

Chicken caesar wraps, cheese curds, fries
Megan K.

Went in on a Monday evening to try their iconic chicken caesar wrap! They had patio seating so once we placed our order at the bar we took a number and sat back there. Plenty of shade so it did not get too hot. Overall, I really enjoyed the chicken caesar wrap. They offer both grilled and fried options, we tried both. Both were very yummy! The tortilla was fresh, and the dressing was dispersed evenly in the wrap. Instead of coming with an order of fries, you get additional salad with the wrap so we ordered fries and cheese curds separately. The cheese curds were really fresh and had great flavor, I would order them again! The fries are what you would expect from a bar- they had good flavor, but a bit on the soggy side which is not really to my tastes.

Chicken Caesar Wrap
Sydney H.

I've heard Will's has the best chicken caesar wrap in Chicago so I had to try it for myself..... I can't say it's my favorite i've ever had but it was still pretty good!!!! It was HUGE, so you do get your moneys worth. The caesar dressing had a strong mustard taste to it which I didn't mind i because I like mustard but it wasn't the taste of a true caesar dressing I was craving. The wrap also lacked chicken, I wished there was more of it inside the wrap. I LOVED the cheese curds, I would highly recommend those. Wills is the best place to grab a beer and watch sporting events & for a casual lunch or dinner !!!! Great vibes inside, excited to go back & try more menu items!

Fishy, barely any chicken, dressing doesn't taste like Caesar... not at all worth the ride
Foofo A.

We made the drive to try the Caesar wrap. As we bit into it, the overwhelming fishy smell just overpowered the wrap. Getting over that we noticed the wrap was mostly croutons and lettuce. We then had to open up the wrap to look for the chicken which was tiny pieces and barely any. So disappointing. Cheating customers with a wrap filled with croutons and lettuce.. and then charging a ridiculous price.

Chicken tenders: 5 delicious pieces. It doesn't look like it, but the chicken is very tender.  #wills_chickentenders
Maureen M.

Updating to recommend the chicken smamich. I chose a grilled chicken this time. Me thinks the roasted garlic sauce is salad dressing. It's delicious tho.

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sure it's a bar but it's a bar with a great atmosphere and really good food, nice place to hang

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Always a great time, the food is great and Tim is the best! Such a friendly face at the door.

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Highly recommend their chicken Caesar wrap. Cool spot with lots of room, will be back

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Such a dive with great food, vibes and an outdoor patio. Seriously some of the best cheese curds I've ever had.

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This is one of the best Cesar salad wraps I've ever had and it was huge and a fun bar too

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This place is not as fun anymore. They removed the snack patio in the back that made it feel like a tailgate party while Watching games.

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