Great place! I got the buffalo chicken tenders and they were super good but a bit spicy. The fries here are out of this world good
Kara C.
Solid neighborhood bar. Good vibes. Was not a fan of the turkey sandwich, but the fries were great. Service a tad slow. Would go back if in the area.
Dennis Padua
Great food, good bar vibes, especially if Chiefs fan on a gameday Sunday. Wings are good value and tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Kim Stewart
It is my loc pub and my gf and I go there once a week. We love the wait staff and food. It’s a really good place for a meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Patrick P.
I lived in Chicago for 20 years, starting in December of 2000. My friend lived nearby, on Clark and Byron which was two blocks away. This was the first bar I went to when I arrived. Neighborhood joint, but also good enough for people to make it a destination spot to visit. The Southport corridor has changed so much over the past two decades...bars and restaurants coming and going, upscale retail buildings replacing old one story strip malls. But Toons has endured and also thrived. I never lived in a big city before, and it was a crazy experience. I first lived near Lake Michigan on Sheridan- but still came up to Lakeview to play pool and for the first time I saw an indoor shuffle puck game in a bar. The freezer where they keep the popular liquors cold for shots is the same. Reminds me of my childhood and now is covered in stickers and decorations where you cannot find one open millimeter. It felt like nothing has changed since that night just under 23 years ago. My friend Sean now has worked here for almost 3 years now, and I disclose that while stating that he didn't when I first visited so that this is a genuine review of this place. Ally was also friendly, professional and easy to chat with. The entire team looked out for me, Tyler asking if I needed any utensils, extra items, refills- I never needed to ask for anything whatsoever. Laney was also super friendly, turns out we have a couple mutual friends. I'm in town visiting as many friends as I can, while helping my good buddy promote his new tequila line by making introductions- and decided to come by here and get something to eat before going back to my hotel for the night. It's 8 PM and the bar is busy but I was told "it's a slow night" I miss Chicago. Tonight on special was Annie's famous Wisconsin beer cheese soup. Sold! Got a bowl and it came piping hot, hearty with veggies and potatoes and a hot roll that I broke up like mini croutons and devoured it. By the time I remembered to take a photo it was almost gone so I am sorry for that photo heh heh. The food coming out of the kitchen is flying out at an incredible pace. I could watch this all evening. I ordered the popcorn shrimp and asked to sub out the fries with tater tots. Look at the photo below! These are not your ordinary popcorn shrimp. These are essentially actual shrimp (tail free!) and comes with Buffalo sauce and homemade Blue cheese dressing and some truly tasty pickle chips for a relief from all the fried items. I'm really happy to take a trip down memory lane and had an amazing meal while catching up with a friend I haven't seen in a while. Also bumped into some folks I knew from when I lived here- just another part of the amazing place and experience that is Toons. Support small owned businesses! Come on by, eat some great food, and have a few drinks and make some lifelong friends. Thanks to the team here at Toons for making a guy who came alone to eat feel like a part of the family/team dynamic. I gotta give my bud Sean a shout out for introducing me to everyone. Now I'm feeling the food coma coming on so I'm off to my hotel for some much needed sleep!
Rhea J.
"A culinary journey worth taking! The menu boasts an array of delectable options, ensuring a memorable dining experience."
Maddy L.
I love Toons! Great spot for beer and they also have amazing food. The buffalo chicken tenders are so delicious with tator tots. I would recommend the Toons Wrappers Delight as well. Great place to hit on the weekend if you're on southport.
Dimitri F.
What a great neighborhood bar with excellent food. I really enjoy having drinks here. The bartenders are friendly and the owner is really nice. If you are in the mood for wings this is your place. Top notch Wings. If they have a soup available get it. They made phenomenal homemade soups.
Jesus Martinez
On a wing expetition, this place did its job. Now i want to come back and try the rest of the menu. For the northside this place is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Tony Moy (Art of Tony Moy)
Classic pub experience with a good variety of drink and great wings. Not much more you can ask for!
Chicagos home of the Chiefs Kingdom. Decent bar food, very attentive staff, and a great place to watch the Chiefs play while you’re in Chicago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings, Buffalo Chicken Strips
Scott Chaplin
My new FAVORITE local pub!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beer-Battered Onion Rings Basket, House Favorite Tater Tots Basket, Black & Blue Burger, Buffalo Chicken Strips
Heather Marie V.
Found our way here one Saturday night while meeting up with friends for drinks; there were five of us together. Given how the bar was decorated, you can tell it has a fun and playful vibe, which it did. It was busy, but we were able to snag a table at the very back, one with a booth and armchairs next to a fireplace. It had almost a library feel at the back of a very busy dive bar. Despite them being so busy, I didn't have to wait too long to get service at the bar. They have a huge variety of beers and of course the classic Chicago Handshake. I ordered an Original Sin cider, but the bartender didn't mention it was a flavored cider; I wouldn't have ordered it otherwise. It wasn't too bad (flavored ciders are hit and often miss for me) but it wasn't what I was expecting. The bartender seemed very out of sorts; I think she had just arrived from her shift and had the air of being late and being thrown into the deep end right away. I didn't mind her being frazzled, but it did mean the tables in the back hadn't been cleared and my friend's hot toddy was basically just vodka and hot water. Given all the reviews raving about their food, I'm interested in trying it again. They have a decent number of vegetarian options for it being a dive bar.
carmelo el de los lentes carrera garcia
Good atmosphere and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Meaghan Brown
The best wings in all of Chicago. You can’t change my mind the buffalo garlic wings are insane!! they have such a large menu but I can’t go and not eat all the wings- one day I will try everything else on the menu!! I really don’t think you can go wrong on any menu item!!
Great place! I got the buffalo chicken tenders and they were super good but a bit spicy. The fries here are out of this world good
Solid neighborhood bar. Good vibes. Was not a fan of the turkey sandwich, but the fries were great. Service a tad slow. Would go back if in the area.
Great food, good bar vibes, especially if Chiefs fan on a gameday Sunday. Wings are good value and tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
It is my loc pub and my gf and I go there once a week. We love the wait staff and food. It’s a really good place for a meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
I lived in Chicago for 20 years, starting in December of 2000. My friend lived nearby, on Clark and Byron which was two blocks away. This was the first bar I went to when I arrived. Neighborhood joint, but also good enough for people to make it a destination spot to visit. The Southport corridor has changed so much over the past two decades...bars and restaurants coming and going, upscale retail buildings replacing old one story strip malls. But Toons has endured and also thrived. I never lived in a big city before, and it was a crazy experience. I first lived near Lake Michigan on Sheridan- but still came up to Lakeview to play pool and for the first time I saw an indoor shuffle puck game in a bar. The freezer where they keep the popular liquors cold for shots is the same. Reminds me of my childhood and now is covered in stickers and decorations where you cannot find one open millimeter. It felt like nothing has changed since that night just under 23 years ago. My friend Sean now has worked here for almost 3 years now, and I disclose that while stating that he didn't when I first visited so that this is a genuine review of this place. Ally was also friendly, professional and easy to chat with. The entire team looked out for me, Tyler asking if I needed any utensils, extra items, refills- I never needed to ask for anything whatsoever. Laney was also super friendly, turns out we have a couple mutual friends. I'm in town visiting as many friends as I can, while helping my good buddy promote his new tequila line by making introductions- and decided to come by here and get something to eat before going back to my hotel for the night. It's 8 PM and the bar is busy but I was told "it's a slow night" I miss Chicago. Tonight on special was Annie's famous Wisconsin beer cheese soup. Sold! Got a bowl and it came piping hot, hearty with veggies and potatoes and a hot roll that I broke up like mini croutons and devoured it. By the time I remembered to take a photo it was almost gone so I am sorry for that photo heh heh. The food coming out of the kitchen is flying out at an incredible pace. I could watch this all evening. I ordered the popcorn shrimp and asked to sub out the fries with tater tots. Look at the photo below! These are not your ordinary popcorn shrimp. These are essentially actual shrimp (tail free!) and comes with Buffalo sauce and homemade Blue cheese dressing and some truly tasty pickle chips for a relief from all the fried items. I'm really happy to take a trip down memory lane and had an amazing meal while catching up with a friend I haven't seen in a while. Also bumped into some folks I knew from when I lived here- just another part of the amazing place and experience that is Toons. Support small owned businesses! Come on by, eat some great food, and have a few drinks and make some lifelong friends. Thanks to the team here at Toons for making a guy who came alone to eat feel like a part of the family/team dynamic. I gotta give my bud Sean a shout out for introducing me to everyone. Now I'm feeling the food coma coming on so I'm off to my hotel for some much needed sleep!
"A culinary journey worth taking! The menu boasts an array of delectable options, ensuring a memorable dining experience."
I love Toons! Great spot for beer and they also have amazing food. The buffalo chicken tenders are so delicious with tator tots. I would recommend the Toons Wrappers Delight as well. Great place to hit on the weekend if you're on southport.
What a great neighborhood bar with excellent food. I really enjoy having drinks here. The bartenders are friendly and the owner is really nice. If you are in the mood for wings this is your place. Top notch Wings. If they have a soup available get it. They made phenomenal homemade soups.
On a wing expetition, this place did its job. Now i want to come back and try the rest of the menu. For the northside this place is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Classic pub experience with a good variety of drink and great wings. Not much more you can ask for!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Restaurantji Recommends
Chicagos home of the Chiefs Kingdom. Decent bar food, very attentive staff, and a great place to watch the Chiefs play while you’re in Chicago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings, Buffalo Chicken Strips
My new FAVORITE local pub!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beer-Battered Onion Rings Basket, House Favorite Tater Tots Basket, Black & Blue Burger, Buffalo Chicken Strips
Found our way here one Saturday night while meeting up with friends for drinks; there were five of us together. Given how the bar was decorated, you can tell it has a fun and playful vibe, which it did. It was busy, but we were able to snag a table at the very back, one with a booth and armchairs next to a fireplace. It had almost a library feel at the back of a very busy dive bar. Despite them being so busy, I didn't have to wait too long to get service at the bar. They have a huge variety of beers and of course the classic Chicago Handshake. I ordered an Original Sin cider, but the bartender didn't mention it was a flavored cider; I wouldn't have ordered it otherwise. It wasn't too bad (flavored ciders are hit and often miss for me) but it wasn't what I was expecting. The bartender seemed very out of sorts; I think she had just arrived from her shift and had the air of being late and being thrown into the deep end right away. I didn't mind her being frazzled, but it did mean the tables in the back hadn't been cleared and my friend's hot toddy was basically just vodka and hot water. Given all the reviews raving about their food, I'm interested in trying it again. They have a decent number of vegetarian options for it being a dive bar.
Good atmosphere and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The best wings in all of Chicago. You can’t change my mind the buffalo garlic wings are insane!! they have such a large menu but I can’t go and not eat all the wings- one day I will try everything else on the menu!! I really don’t think you can go wrong on any menu item!!
Food: 5