Cortland's Garage Chicago

I'm putting it down as 2 stars for now, since I'm hoping it was a one time experience. Popped in to grab a bite, walked into a wall of noise, music played at full volume, people attempting to talk over it, etc. Energy was high, so that's cool. But then 10 minutes of sitting, watching the servers seeming to just hang out with a select group of tables, we took off. Maybe we'll give it another shot some day, when it's a different vibe, but first impression was pretty meh.

It has a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, I'm digging it lol!?

Great drinks, bartenders are awesome and the atmosphere was perfect

The best I've performed for this venue and hung out as well Karen is amazing along with all the staff! Great vibe, very welcoming and hospitable! Drinks are great as well.

Unsatisfying, food was dry, order was wrong. Cashier argued with over the order. Very dissapointed. My wife, son, and I will not be returning anytime soon if at all.

Probably some of the best bar food around. Party atmosphere but still respectful n family friendly.

The heart beat of Bucktown, steps from Metra Station.

Good food, nice atmosphere, great service.

Yes. Yes. Yes. Vibes were there. Drinks were there. Food was delicious. Music was a mix. SERVICE WAS AMAZINGLY ENTERTAINING, High Five to the Bartender & Server !!! Thank you.

Great burger and cheese curds we're so good.

Came here for a chill drink, snack, and watching baseball on a weekend afternoon - this is not the place for that! The bar was blasting music and the bartender was hosting a karaoke session, starring herself, that included dancing on customers and doing anything except serving us drinks. We had to ask multiple servers for our check so we could get out of there. The soft pretzels were terrible - basically came from a frozen pack and heated up, and priced at $10! No masks being worn here, for those who are sensitive.

I didn't make it past water. This place was LOUD. The wait staff was inattentive. Asked for a straw and was too busy dancing to bring it. Brought the straws, they were unwrapped, bare-handed and put them in our drinks like we not coming out of a pandemic.

We went for a quick lunch. Didn’t expect much but was still very disappointed. Not worth the trip.Not a lot of options for food, and it wasn’t very good. But it’s a bar so it is what it is.We also got Blue Moon and Pacifico on tap. (Both beers we enjoy regularly)And they were just really off. Couldn’t even finish the Pacifico - it was just bad.It could have been an old keg, dirty taps, who knows.But the service... the 2 female bartenders were just embarrassing. The biggest things were they were walking, singing and jumping around obnoxiously without a mask on. (we are both vaccinated but still..it’s respectful if you have signs saying masks required) It was almost as if they were already drunk.There was only one female waitress who was doing ALL of the work. The just weren’t helpful to her either. We watched them mess up the waitresses whole drink tray order. Then at one point we watched the waitress go back there and make her own drinks as the bartenders jumping around without masks on.Maybe we just came on the wrong day. But overall It was just a very disappointing experience and we hope that one waitress has more support in the future so she doesn’t have to play all the roles- waitress, bartender, hostess, and runner.Also please wear a mask so we can end this already.

We had to stop before a wedding and wearing a tux, place was super clean and the 2 ladies behind the bar were very friendly and greeted us like we've been there before. We order the chicken appetizer and couple drinks, food came quickly and was very good. Bathrooms were spotless and spelled cleaned which is not your typical bar expectations. Definitely worth coming back in when we go into the city. Thanks CG

Nice tidy spot. Always drove past and wanted to go there. Glad I stopped in during NBA All-Star Sunday. They even put the audio on for the dunk contest.