Mother's Ruin

2943 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

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Cholula Honey Chicken Wings and Thai Brussels Sprouts
Thai Brussels Sprouts and Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Double Cheeseburger with Waffle Fries
Sausage Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Mother's Double Cheeseburger
French Onion Grilled Cheese
Charred Eggplant Dip
Old Bay Waffle Fries
Cholula Honey Wings
Crushed Beet Salad

Menu

Brunch
Side Potatoes

All Day
Fries
Spicy Ketchup & Caramelized Onion Dip
Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Shredded Slaw, Mayo & Pickles, Served with Old Bay Waffle Fries and Spicy Ketchup
Dbl Burger
Aged Cheddar, Lettuce, Onion, Pickles, Secret Sauce, Served with Old Bay Waffle Fries and Spicy Ketchup
Falafel Burger
Harissa-y Sauce, Pickles, Lettuce, Served with Old Bay Waffle Fries and Spicy Ketchup *Vegan
Grilled Cheese
4 Cheeses, Caramelized Onion, Broth
Dzn Wings
Cholula Honey Sauce, Maytag Bleu Dressing & Veggies
1/2 Dzn Wings
Cholula Honey Sauce, Maytag Bleu Dressing & Veggies
Beer Cheese Nachos
Franco's Famous Carnitas or Mushrooms, Black Beans, Cheddar, Jalapeños, Scallion Crema
Fish Tacos
Fried Cod, Spicy Garlic Aioli, Shredded Slaw, and Avocado on El Milagro Corn Tortillas
Brussels Sprouts
Cashews, Chickpeas, Cilantro, Lime *Vegan
Charred Eggplant
Pistachios, Berbere Spice, Veggies, Pita *Vegan
Shrimp Wedge
Iceberg, Bacon, Bleu Cheese, Potato Chips
Pimento Cheese
Fried Saltines, Carrots & Celery, House Habanero Jelly

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Recent Reviews

Mother’s Ruin has that perfect mix of laid-back vibe and great energy. The cocktails are incredible — creative, well-balanced, and consistently delicious. You can tell the bartenders really know what they’re doing and take pride in their craft.

The food is fantastic too — way better than you expect from a bar, with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. It’s one of those places where you order something small “just to snack” and end up wanting everything...
November 2025
If you’re looking for your home away from home in Chicago, look no further! Great food, phenomenal happy hour (4-7 365 days a year!), but the staff is the true treasure. Marina will take great care of you, Vic will serve you some sass, and Keith might deliver the tough love you really need. No matter who’s behind the bar, they’ll make you feel like part of the family’s
October 2025
The coolest of spots in the neighborhood. The burgers are a knockout always and the employees are some of the coolest laidback people I’ve met at a bar and that just makes the experience so much better.
October 2025

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Mother's Ruin

2943 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618