Benchmark
1510 N Wells St, Chicago
(312) 649-9640
Customers' Favorites
Guac and Chips w Hummus and Pita Bread
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Mimosa Kit Steak and Eggs
The Benchmark Burger
Mozzarella Sticks
Sweet Potato Fries
4c Smash Burger
Skillet Cookie
Barbacoa Nachos
Chicken Nachos
Featured items
Hot Honey Sopressata
Marinara, mozzarella, hot honey, roasted tomatoes, ricotta cheese
Coin Pepperoni
Red sauce, provolone - mozzarella cheese blend
Bone-in Wings ( 6 )
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Habenero bbq sauce, cilantro, black beans, corn pico, cheddar and chihuahua cheese blend -
Boneless Wings (6)
(6) choice of buffalo, bbq, sweet & spicy, habanero bbq, ranch or blue cheese
Buffalo Rolls
buffalo chicken, blue cheese, wonton, ranch or blue cheese dressing
Charcuterie Board
prosciutto, salami, soppressata, brie, provolone, sliced apple, olive mix, fig jam, toasted crostini
4C Smash Burger
Two angus beef patties, american cheese, lettuce, pickle, red onion, dijonnaise, brioche bun
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Brioche bun, chili aioli, sweet & spicy pickles, coleslaw
Breakfast Pizza
mozzarella, cheddar, bacon, spinach, sun-dried tomato, over easy eggs, green onion
Brunch
Tater Tot Poutine
cheddar cheese curds, mozzarella, gravy, bacon, sunnyside egg, chives
Cinnamon Roll
frosting, whipped butter
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit
homemade buttermilk biscuit, sausage, scrambled eggs, american cheese
Breakfast Pizza
mozzarella, cheddar, bacon, spinach, sun-dried tomato, over easy eggs, green onion
Pigs in a blanket
vienna beef, puff pastry, grain mustard dipping sauce
Ham & Cheese Omelet
smoked ham, gruyere cheese, chives, served with a side of seasonal fruit
Corned Beef Hash
crispy potatoes, corned beef, bell peppers, onion, spicy ketchup, sunnyside egg
Bacon Benedict
english muffin, bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, chives
Egg White Frittata
arugula, tomato, avocado, parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Appetizers
Buffalo Rolls
buffalo chicken, blue cheese, wonton, ranch or blue cheese dressing
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Habenero bbq sauce, cilantro, black beans, corn pico, cheddar and chihuahua cheese blend -
Boneless Wings (6)
(6) choice of buffalo, bbq, sweet & spicy, habanero bbq, ranch or blue cheese
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy breaded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, marinara
Mediterranean Mezze Board
Three chicken skewers, yogurt-mint sauce, ajvar dip, cherry tomato-cucumber salad with crumbled feta, grilled parmesan pita
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Baked spinach dip, grilled bread & sliced veggies
Mini Burgers (3pcs)
(3) merkt's cheddar, hawaiian roll
Charcuterie Board
prosciutto, salami, soppressata, brie, provolone, sliced apple, olive mix, fig jam, toasted crostini
Bone-in Wings ( 6 )
Hummus and Guacamole
house made pita, tortilla chips, veggies
Fresh Baked Pretzel
Dipping cheese, honey mustard
Handhelds
4C Smash Burger
Two angus beef patties, american cheese, lettuce, pickle, red onion, dijonnaise, brioche bun
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Brioche bun, chili aioli, sweet & spicy pickles, coleslaw
Mahi Tacos ( 3 )
Blackened mahi, shaved cabbage spicy ranch, flour tortillas, chihuahua cheese, salsa roja
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Brioche bun, chili aioli, sweet & spicy pickles, coleslaw
Steak Sandwich
ribeye, french roll, mushroom aioli, arugula, tomato, onion
Pizza 12"
Hot Honey Sopressata
Marinara, mozzarella, hot honey, roasted tomatoes, ricotta cheese
Coin Pepperoni
Red sauce, provolone - mozzarella cheese blend
Margherita
Marinara, mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, basil
Chicago Style
Marinara, sausage, mozzarella, green peppers, onions, mushrooms
Prosciutto Pesto
Pesto, prosciutto, mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, truffle oil, arugula, lemon zest
Hot Italian Sausage
Red sauce provolone - mozzarella cheese blend
Sides
Crinkle Fries
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Tater Tots
Side Salad
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Featured items
Hot Honey Sopressata
Marinara, mozzarella, hot honey, roasted tomatoes, ricotta cheese
Southwest Wrap
Romaine, chihuahua cheese, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chili sauce , southwest dressing
Coin Pepperoni
Red sauce, provolone - mozzarella cheese blend
Bone-in Wings ( 6 )
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Habenero bbq sauce, cilantro, black beans, corn pico, cheddar and chihuahua cheese blend -
Fresh Baked Pretzel
Dipping cheese, honey mustard
Buffalo Rolls
buffalo chicken, blue cheese, wonton, ranch or blue cheese dressing
Boneless Wings (6)
(6) choice of buffalo, bbq, sweet & spicy, habanero bbq, ranch or blue cheese
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy breaded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, marinara
Charcuterie Board
prosciutto, salami, soppressata, brie, provolone, sliced apple, olive mix, fig jam, toasted crostini
Appetizers
Buffalo Rolls
buffalo chicken, blue cheese, wonton, ranch or blue cheese dressing
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Habenero bbq sauce, cilantro, black beans, corn pico, cheddar and chihuahua cheese blend -
Boneless Wings (6)
(6) choice of buffalo, bbq, sweet & spicy, habanero bbq, ranch or blue cheese
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy breaded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, marinara
Mediterranean Mezze Board
Three chicken skewers, yogurt-mint sauce, ajvar dip, cherry tomato-cucumber salad with crumbled feta, grilled parmesan pita
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Baked spinach dip, grilled bread & sliced veggies
Mini Burgers (3pcs)
(3) merkt's cheddar, hawaiian roll
Charcuterie Board
prosciutto, salami, soppressata, brie, provolone, sliced apple, olive mix, fig jam, toasted crostini
Bone-in Wings ( 6 )
Hummus and Guacamole
house made pita, tortilla chips, veggies
Fresh Baked Pretzel
Dipping cheese, honey mustard
Pizza 12"
Hot Honey Sopressata
Marinara, mozzarella, hot honey, roasted tomatoes, ricotta cheese
Coin Pepperoni
Red sauce, provolone - mozzarella cheese blend
Margherita
Marinara, mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, basil
Chicago Style
Marinara, sausage, mozzarella, green peppers, onions, mushrooms
Prosciutto Pesto
Pesto, prosciutto, mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, truffle oil, arugula, lemon zest
Hot Italian Sausage
Red sauce provolone - mozzarella cheese blend
Handhelds
4C Smash Burger
Two angus beef patties, american cheese, lettuce, pickle, red onion, dijonnaise, brioche bun
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Brioche bun, chili aioli, sweet & spicy pickles, coleslaw
Mahi Tacos ( 3 )
Blackened mahi, shaved cabbage spicy ranch, flour tortillas, chihuahua cheese, salsa roja
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Brioche bun, chili aioli, sweet & spicy pickles, coleslaw
Steak Sandwich
ribeye, french roll, mushroom aioli, arugula, tomato, onion
Specialties
Steak Frites
ribeye, frites, maitre d' butter, chives
Salads, Wraps + Soup
Southwest Wrap
Romaine, chihuahua cheese, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chili sauce , southwest dressing
Southwest Salad
Romaine, chihuahua cheese, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, roasted corn, tortilla strips, chili sauce , southwest dressing
Spring Citrus Salad
Mixed greens, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, pepitas, croutons, bacon, tomato, onion, avocado, orange supremes, citrus vinaigrette
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chihuahua cheese, jalapeño, crispy tortilla strips
Spring Citrus Wrap
Mixed greens, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, pepitas, croutons, bacon, tomato, onion, avocado, orange supremes, citrus vinaigrette
Roasted Beets Salad
arugula, red apples, fennel, watermelon radish, candied walnuts, goat cheese, chives, orange segments, champagne vinaigrette
Roasted Beets Wrap
arugula, red apples, fennel, watermelon radish, candied walnuts, goat cheese, chives, orange segments, champagne vinaigrette
Sides
Crinkle Fries
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Tater Tots
Side Salad
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Dessert
Skillet Cookie
Baked chocolate chip cookie, caramel, chocolate, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream
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Recent Reviews
We are old, maybe even qualifying as elderly. We wanted to find a place to eat in Old Town on a very cold, very snowy evening before we headed for a show at Second City. Benchmark looked about right for a quick, burger meal. Now keep in mind that the next day we had lunch at our more regular haunts, Gibson's and then the day after at RL. Both were what we would describe as 5 stars in every category, so keep that in mind. We're giving this four stars since the burgers...
February 2025
Such a fun happy hour with great drinks, delicious food and wonderful service. Really enjoyed the trivia night on Tuesday nights and the gorgeous atmosphere. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a fun night with friends.
January 2025
As the North Wells Street/Old Town area of Chicago is reestablishing itself on the food scene, benchmark has stepped out to the front. With a redesigned space and new menus, they’re definitely a place to check out for happy hour, dinner or when you can grab their lunch. Also to be noted-they have space for private parties AND have some pretty fun events for the holiday season.
I’m all about space and comfort and there is lots of room here and it’s decorated...
I’m all about space and comfort and there is lots of room here and it’s decorated...
December 2024
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