We came here to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday, and unfortunately it was a really disappointing experience. A busboy spilled a full Coke all over both of us. He just kept repeating “my fault” and then disappeared for about five minutes. Our server eventually came over and somewhat helped us clean up, but no manager ever came to check on us. There was soda in our food afterward, and to make things worse, we were still charged for the spilled drink on our bill. After the incident, our server barely came around to check on us or offer refills, and no one asked if there was anything they could do to make the situation right. It completely ruined the birthday dinner experience. Definitely not coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Alondra M
I celebrated my birthday here and while the food itself was good, the service and management were an absolute disaster. Our server spilled an entire pitcher of Coca-Cola all over the table and completely soaked me — not a splash, not a drip, a full-on soda shower. I work in the restaurant industry, so I understand accidents happen. That wasn’t the issue. The issue was the complete lack of management or basic customer recovery. No manager came over. No real apology beyond a quick “sorry.” No towels offered. No effort whatsoever to help clean up the mess or make the situation right after I was literally drenched in soda on my birthday. And the icing on the cake? The pitcher of soda that was dumped all over me was still left on the bill. That tells you everything you need to know about how this place is run. When something goes seriously wrong, management disappears and the guest is left to deal with it. Food might be fine, but service and leadership matter. I won’t be back.
THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO MEET FRENDLY PEOPLE & ENJOY A DELIOUS MEAL.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob T
Contrary to the name, this place is a sports bar not a speakeasy. That said, the food is quite good and the menu is large. Pours are measured so that's a minus but the prices are fair. Service can be hit or miss but the staff are generally friendly and attentive. Kitchen stays open late which is a plus.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Reid Dvorak
Awesome bar and food scene
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Juana Valencia
#1 choice for wings in the area. Crystal our usual server always does a wonderful job, very attentive and we don’t have to ask for refills since she’s always on top of it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A V
Love this place ,there's nothing to complain about
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Haboush
Great experience. Overall. Comfort food. Comfortable setting. Will be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Crystal Tegen
Came in to see my girl Kelly behind the bar. Got to see the end of the bears Packers game. Great service, phenomenal ribs. The meat slides right off the bone. Everyone had so much fun watching the game. A little pricey but worth it.
The wings are the best in the kain,Dupage, and cook county..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Nyikos
Love the walnut!!
Donna Schroeder
Restaurant with bar where can be the other way around. Great looking menu, I have had soups and salads, chicken wings, I had the mild buffalo, they do have sides and Coke products. I also tried their brownie with ice cream, was delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Michael Flowers
It was one of those cold, snowy, wintery days where the wind slaps your face and dares you to go home early. I wasn’t ready to surrender to the couch just yet, so I went searching for something warm, familiar, and friendly; something that felt like home without actually being home.
Enter Walnut Speakeasy! 🍻 A glowing refuge in the frost, humming with that midweek magic only a good hump day can offer.
And at the heart of it all? Kelly. The happy hour hero. The keeper of good vibes. The bartender who somehow makes a Wednesday feel like a Friday you actually look forward to.
She had the place buzzing! Mixing drinks with ease, dropping smiles like confetti, and turning strangers into regulars before the ice melted in their glasses. If winter has a cure, it might just be whatever Kelly’s pouring.
Walnut Speakeasy didn’t just warm me up! It wrapped me in comfort, familiarity, and a little bit of unexpected joy on a snowy day.
If you’re looking for a spot that feels like home… but with better drinks, better company, and a bartender who knows exactly how to turn your night around—this is it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Katie Grublesky
Hot, fresh food. Great chili cheese fries and wings. A fun neighborhood vibe. Great place!
We came here to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday, and unfortunately it was a really disappointing experience. A busboy spilled a full Coke all over both of us. He just kept repeating “my fault” and then disappeared for about five minutes. Our server eventually came over and somewhat helped us clean up, but no manager ever came to check on us.
There was soda in our food afterward, and to make things worse, we were still charged for the spilled drink on our bill. After the incident, our server barely came around to check on us or offer refills, and no one asked if there was anything they could do to make the situation right. It completely ruined the birthday dinner experience. Definitely not coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I celebrated my birthday here and while the food itself was good, the service and management were an absolute disaster.
Our server spilled an entire pitcher of Coca-Cola all over the table and completely soaked me — not a splash, not a drip, a full-on soda shower. I work in the restaurant industry, so I understand accidents happen. That wasn’t the issue.
The issue was the complete lack of management or basic customer recovery. No manager came over. No real apology beyond a quick “sorry.” No towels offered. No effort whatsoever to help clean up the mess or make the situation right after I was literally drenched in soda on my birthday.
And the icing on the cake? The pitcher of soda that was dumped all over me was still left on the bill.
That tells you everything you need to know about how this place is run. When something goes seriously wrong, management disappears and the guest is left to deal with it.
Food might be fine, but service and leadership matter. I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Cute interior, friendly service. Enjoyed our food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO MEET FRENDLY PEOPLE & ENJOY A DELIOUS MEAL.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Contrary to the name, this place is a sports bar not a speakeasy.
That said, the food is quite good and the menu is large.
Pours are measured so that's a minus but the prices are fair.
Service can be hit or miss but the staff are generally friendly and attentive.
Kitchen stays open late which is a plus.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Awesome bar and food scene
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
#1 choice for wings in the area. Crystal our usual server always does a wonderful job, very attentive and we don’t have to ask for refills since she’s always on top of it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place ,there's nothing to complain about
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience. Overall. Comfort food. Comfortable setting. Will be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Came in to see my girl Kelly behind the bar. Got to see the end of the bears Packers game. Great service, phenomenal ribs. The meat slides right off the bone. Everyone had so much fun watching the game. A little pricey but worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The wings are the best in the kain,Dupage, and cook county..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the walnut!!
Restaurant with bar where can be the other way around. Great looking menu, I have had soups and salads, chicken wings, I had the mild buffalo, they do have sides and Coke products. I also tried their brownie with ice cream, was delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
It was one of those cold, snowy, wintery days where the wind slaps your face and dares you to go home early. I wasn’t ready to surrender to the couch just yet, so I went searching for something warm, familiar, and friendly; something that felt like home without actually being home.
Enter Walnut Speakeasy! 🍻
A glowing refuge in the frost, humming with that midweek magic only a good hump day can offer.
And at the heart of it all? Kelly.
The happy hour hero.
The keeper of good vibes.
The bartender who somehow makes a Wednesday feel like a Friday you actually look forward to.
She had the place buzzing! Mixing drinks with ease, dropping smiles like confetti, and turning strangers into regulars before the ice melted in their glasses. If winter has a cure, it might just be whatever Kelly’s pouring.
Walnut Speakeasy didn’t just warm me up! It wrapped me in comfort, familiarity, and a little bit of unexpected joy on a snowy day.
If you’re looking for a spot that feels like home…
but with better drinks, better company, and a bartender who knows exactly how to turn your night around—this is it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hot, fresh food. Great chili cheese fries and wings. A fun neighborhood vibe. Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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