I was looking for a place in Chicago to watch my Cincinnati Reds Opening Day. This place was a home run! The Manager was so welcoming. She had my game on two big screens when I arrived. I met the owner who thanked me for coming and chatted me up about the Reds. Tiara and Anita, were both super attentive and so welcoming. Great place and staff! I'll be back! Thanks guys! - Bill Carigan
Honeybunz
Have to remember a Bar stool is not comfortable people have hidden disabilities fortunately the young African American young lady accommodated me with a table with low chairs after the hostess told me she couldn't but anyway over all everything and everyone was kind and generous I'm definitely going back almost walked out the menu was small but let me say food was delicious nachos loaded waffle fries hot wings all delicious ✌️✌️♥️?
Jillian
We had a blast at our first F1 experience. It's always so fun to watch with other race fans and cheer alongside them! The drinks and food were good, but the atmosphere ensured that we will 100% return!
I've always had a great time at Theory, and this was my first time taking my dad. I've been talking theory up to him for ages, and I was a little disappointed when we both had mistakes on our food orders. It was a bit loud from the music, so i think i'll chalk it up to that. But his F1 burger had no egg and my holy loaded had tater tots instead of the fries i wanted. honestly i was nonplussed, but he was upset and said something to our server.
The other reviews are 100% spot on. Great service, great staff, great food, great drinks. I was so incredibly impressed by the business when they took the time to reply to my “request” on open table. I had a full conversation with them through the app and they accommodated us!! Will be coming back!
Jake Cohen
Great place to watch F1. Came here early on a Saturday for the race and couldn't believe how many people were already posted up. Tons of TVs, very very good service. Good mix of food options as well. Drinks are as expected for a place like this, you're not coming here for craft cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jenni N
Great experience in terms of atmosphere and service. Our server was attentive and kind, and every other person said hello and was friendly at every interaction. The bar space was nice and updated and you really could see like a hundred TVs from any seat. I appreciated that they didn't have the tables crammed together, either, so you could actually move around. The only cons: the food and the bathrooms. My friends used both bathrooms throughout the evening at different times, and everyone had the same experience... It was not just one bathroom or the other, or a singular moment in time before it had been cleaned. Regarding food, it's very expensive for what it is. The sweet potato fries were unseasoned and while it was a generous serving, it was not worth almost $8. Same for the pretzel sticks, which came with "cheese sauce" that legit had no flavor (I think $12-16 for those as well, 4 pretzel sticks). Admittedly, we only ordered those items because of how expensive everything else was, so maybe other food is good, but I was not convinced by those tester items.Parking: If you circle you can probably get parking east of the bar but it's not super easy or cheap
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
We loved this place! Great variety of food and drinks made all of our group of 11 happy! We are Hawkeye fans and loved that they had the game on and some cool Hawkeye decor....despite the loss tonight! We would love to go back again!?????
Pablo Sandoval
Great place for watch soccer and another’s sports ? the food -and service is good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Giulianna Daniela Colmenares Duque
I love this place!!! We came from Florida for Vacation and my BF wanted to watch a Gators basketball game. We walked in and they find us a table and the put the game on the TV for him! All employees were very nice. The food is good too! The tots and fries were AMAZING! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken, Fries, Tater Tots
Theory is a place to go and every staff member from the owner to the bartender makes you feel like family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Mateo Goldin
Dani was great! Quick and attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cullen McMillan
Everything you want in a sports bar. Many TVs, tasty food, music over commercials, and fast service. Only downside is it is definitely on the more expensive side compared to competition.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Kennaugh
Anita was our server and she was fantastic! She was so sweet and attentive, despite how crazy busy it was! Within 2 minutes of our table sitting down she was right there to greet us, super friendly and kind. We loved her!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Calkins
Its pretty rare I feel compelled enough to actually write a review, let alone a positive one. I cant say enough about this venue, the staff, and the hospitality shown. Theory provided us the upstairs for a Football themed hospitality event for ~150 people. Holly was very attentive and couldn't have been more helpful. She took care of everything and treated us like we were best friends. Nothing but compliments from the guests. I would highly recommend this space for any event you have coming up. Thank You so much!
I was looking for a place in Chicago to watch my Cincinnati Reds Opening Day. This place was a home run! The Manager was so welcoming. She had my game on two big screens when I arrived. I met the owner who thanked me for coming and chatted me up about the Reds. Tiara and Anita, were both super attentive and so welcoming. Great place and staff! I'll be back! Thanks guys! - Bill Carigan
Have to remember a Bar stool is not comfortable people have hidden disabilities fortunately the young African American young lady accommodated me with a table with low chairs after the hostess told me she couldn't but anyway over all everything and everyone was kind and generous I'm definitely going back almost walked out the menu was small but let me say food was delicious nachos loaded waffle fries hot wings all delicious ✌️✌️♥️?
We had a blast at our first F1 experience. It's always so fun to watch with other race fans and cheer alongside them! The drinks and food were good, but the atmosphere ensured that we will 100% return!
I've always had a great time at Theory, and this was my first time taking my dad. I've been talking theory up to him for ages, and I was a little disappointed when we both had mistakes on our food orders. It was a bit loud from the music, so i think i'll chalk it up to that. But his F1 burger had no egg and my holy loaded had tater tots instead of the fries i wanted. honestly i was nonplussed, but he was upset and said something to our server.
The other reviews are 100% spot on. Great service, great staff, great food, great drinks. I was so incredibly impressed by the business when they took the time to reply to my “request” on open table. I had a full conversation with them through the app and they accommodated us!! Will be coming back!
Great place to watch F1. Came here early on a Saturday for the race and couldn't believe how many people were already posted up. Tons of TVs, very very good service. Good mix of food options as well. Drinks are as expected for a place like this, you're not coming here for craft cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great experience in terms of atmosphere and service. Our server was attentive and kind, and every other person said hello and was friendly at every interaction. The bar space was nice and updated and you really could see like a hundred TVs from any seat. I appreciated that they didn't have the tables crammed together, either, so you could actually move around. The only cons: the food and the bathrooms. My friends used both bathrooms throughout the evening at different times, and everyone had the same experience... It was not just one bathroom or the other, or a singular moment in time before it had been cleaned. Regarding food, it's very expensive for what it is. The sweet potato fries were unseasoned and while it was a generous serving, it was not worth almost $8. Same for the pretzel sticks, which came with "cheese sauce" that legit had no flavor (I think $12-16 for those as well, 4 pretzel sticks). Admittedly, we only ordered those items because of how expensive everything else was, so maybe other food is good, but I was not convinced by those tester items.Parking: If you circle you can probably get parking east of the bar but it's not super easy or cheap
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
We loved this place! Great variety of food and drinks made all of our group of 11 happy! We are Hawkeye fans and loved that they had the game on and some cool Hawkeye decor....despite the loss tonight! We would love to go back again!?????
Great place for watch soccer and another’s sports ? the food -and service is good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place!!! We came from Florida for Vacation and my BF wanted to watch a Gators basketball game. We walked in and they find us a table and the put the game on the TV for him! All employees were very nice. The food is good too! The tots and fries were AMAZING! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken, Fries, Tater Tots
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Theory is a place to go and every staff member from the owner to the bartender makes you feel like family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Dani was great! Quick and attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything you want in a sports bar. Many TVs, tasty food, music over commercials, and fast service. Only downside is it is definitely on the more expensive side compared to competition.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anita was our server and she was fantastic! She was so sweet and attentive, despite how crazy busy it was! Within 2 minutes of our table sitting down she was right there to greet us, super friendly and kind. We loved her!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Its pretty rare I feel compelled enough to actually write a review, let alone a positive one. I cant say enough about this venue, the staff, and the hospitality shown. Theory provided us the upstairs for a Football themed hospitality event for ~150 people. Holly was very attentive and couldn't have been more helpful. She took care of everything and treated us like we were best friends. Nothing but compliments from the guests. I would highly recommend this space for any event you have coming up. Thank You so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5