You're paying for the speak easy gimmick. Drinks were weak. Cool atmosphere and fun menu, but those were the worst drinks I've had in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Joe Zajac
Welcoming atmosphere that offered a unique experience with exceptional drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abby Leann
Part of the reason I got pregnant đ¸
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
kay Grey
After entering the unassuming side door to Meadowlark we were greeted by a very friendly hostess. We were actually there to buy a gift card but decided to stay and check it out. The waiting area is separated from the main room and is quite small. We waited about 30 minutes to be seated. We loved the atmosphere right away. It was dimly lit with lots of dark wood and exposed brick walls. We were sat at a little settee with a small coffee table in front of it. We were greeting within a couple minutes and given drink menus. All of the cocktails are craft and very interesting. Our server explained that the menu rotates on a weekly basis. It was a space themed menu when we were there. Our drinks were delicious and very pretty in the individually curated glasses. We were pleasantly surprised at how quickly our drinks arrived. We chose a mixed olive dish and deviled eggs for small bites. We loved both. Especially the deviled eggs! We loved Meadowlark! The space is well thought out and cozy. The drinks were delicious and innovative and the service was outstanding. Come early because the wait can get long. You wonât be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L.
I can see why Meadowlark made it to the top 50 bars in North America. Not sure if the theme continually changes bc the menu I had was different from the one on their website, but when I went recently it was space-themed. The cocktails were creative and spirit-forward. I liked Earth, which tasted earthy, true to its namesake; Ceres wasnât that appetizing. Itâs impressive if they do come up with new cocktails of this caliber every so often, considering there are lots of options on the menu. Definitely worth coming when youâre in Chicago!
Lonnae Hickman
I had space themed drinks here! My drink was good but not amazing or super unique as many claim. There were unique ingredients but I could barely taste them and the flavors were either too strong or muddled. I personally think that for the price there are better places. I did however love the vibe and the menu which was very space themed and it was a nice touch. I also enjoyed how there's an extensive selection of non alcoholic drinks too. My only other gripe that soured the experience is that I felt like our bartender was a little strange - he would rush us, cut us off, or speak over us and that's not what I expected.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Vita Sulpovar
Hands down the best speakeasy I have ever been to! Their menu changes frequently and itâs based on a theme. Creativity goes wild!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent C.
Amazing experience, especially indulging with their solar system menu of specialty cocktails. The space is small with limited seating, which creates a friendly and intimate atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Bearss
As a prolific cocktail bar rat, this is most likely the best bar I've ever been to!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SE Parrie
Such a beautiful bar! the staff is great, and the drinks are thoughtful and complex. Draven was great!
My flight got delayed by American Airlines, so I ended up with a few unexpected hours in Chicagoâand Iâm so glad I found this bar! Itâs honestly one of the best bars Iâve been to this year. The atmosphere is fantastic, the bartenders are super friendly, and the drink menu is designed like a school notebook, which is such a fun and creative touch. I tried the âDaydreamâ and âFirst Day of Schoolâ cocktailsâboth were excellent. Highly recommend and will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Komal Wadhwa -Wedding Painter
Perfect for a date night. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Komal Wadhwa
Perfect for a date night. :)
Navid Khalilian
Super cool ambient vibe. The bartender is so friendly! The menu is very creative. We got pool party and pizza party.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Anjoleen San Nicolas
What an awesome time! This has been on our list and we finally made it. Everything was spot on- ambiance, menu, drinks & hospitality. Really had a great time and is hands down our favorite cocktail bar in the city. Draven was very hospitable and was a big part of our experience! This place is thoughtful and intentional! Definitely recommend.
You're paying for the speak easy gimmick. Drinks were weak. Cool atmosphere and fun menu, but those were the worst drinks I've had in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Welcoming atmosphere that offered a unique experience with exceptional drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Part of the reason I got pregnant đ¸
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
After entering the unassuming side door to Meadowlark we were greeted by a very friendly hostess. We were actually there to buy a gift card but decided to stay and check it out. The waiting area is separated from the main room and is quite small. We waited about 30 minutes to be seated. We loved the atmosphere right away. It was dimly lit with lots of dark wood and exposed brick walls. We were sat at a little settee with a small coffee table in front of it. We were greeting within a couple minutes and given drink menus. All of the cocktails are craft and very interesting. Our server explained that the menu rotates on a weekly basis. It was a space themed menu when we were there. Our drinks were delicious and very pretty in the individually curated glasses. We were pleasantly surprised at how quickly our drinks arrived. We chose a mixed olive dish and deviled eggs for small bites. We loved both. Especially the deviled eggs! We loved Meadowlark! The space is well thought out and cozy. The drinks were delicious and innovative and the service was outstanding. Come early because the wait can get long. You wonât be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can see why Meadowlark made it to the top 50 bars in North America. Not sure if the theme continually changes bc the menu I had was different from the one on their website, but when I went recently it was space-themed. The cocktails were creative and spirit-forward. I liked Earth, which tasted earthy, true to its namesake; Ceres wasnât that appetizing. Itâs impressive if they do come up with new cocktails of this caliber every so often, considering there are lots of options on the menu. Definitely worth coming when youâre in Chicago!
I had space themed drinks here! My drink was good but not amazing or super unique as many claim. There were unique ingredients but I could barely taste them and the flavors were either too strong or muddled. I personally think that for the price there are better places. I did however love the vibe and the menu which was very space themed and it was a nice touch. I also enjoyed how there's an extensive selection of non alcoholic drinks too. My only other gripe that soured the experience is that I felt like our bartender was a little strange - he would rush us, cut us off, or speak over us and that's not what I expected.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Hands down the best speakeasy I have ever been to! Their menu changes frequently and itâs based on a theme. Creativity goes wild!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience, especially indulging with their solar system menu of specialty cocktails. The space is small with limited seating, which creates a friendly and intimate atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a prolific cocktail bar rat, this is most likely the best bar I've ever been to!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a beautiful bar! the staff is great, and the drinks are thoughtful and complex. Draven was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My flight got delayed by American Airlines, so I ended up with a few unexpected hours in Chicagoâand Iâm so glad I found this bar! Itâs honestly one of the best bars Iâve been to this year. The atmosphere is fantastic, the bartenders are super friendly, and the drink menu is designed like a school notebook, which is such a fun and creative touch. I tried the âDaydreamâ and âFirst Day of Schoolâ cocktailsâboth were excellent. Highly recommend and will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect for a date night. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect for a date night. :)
Super cool ambient vibe. The bartender is so friendly! The menu is very creative.
We got pool party and pizza party.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
What an awesome time! This has been on our list and we finally made it. Everything was spot on- ambiance, menu, drinks & hospitality. Really had a great time and is hands down our favorite cocktail bar in the city. Draven was very hospitable and was a big part of our experience! This place is thoughtful and intentional! Definitely recommend.
Loading...