Total miss on my part!!Ĭhicago Pizza & Oven Grinder has one of THE longest waits that I know of. Every time I try to go, it's 2.5+ hours. It's a great option (though it's not quiiiite the same as the real thing)Ĭonfession - I forgot this spot at first, and you guys sure let me know. Hit up their sister spot Small Cheval - a much more accessible, everyday option - in Wicker Park location or within 3 Greens Market.With 5+ hours to wait, you'll certainly be hungry again by the time you get to dinner. If you'd like your dessert before dinner, you can also check out the epic, gram-worthy hot chocolates at Bombo Bar down the street (thanks for this suggestion!).While you wait, hit up any of these nearby spots to pass the time: Lone Wolf, Haymarket Pub & Brewery, The Backdoor Saloon (the speakeasy above Grange Hall), Bad Hunter, CH Distillery.They'll take your name & number and send you text alerts that also show your spot in line - so it's easy to track as the time passes. Put your name in at the very beginning of your night, ideally before 5pm. If you go for dinner, plan to spend the whole evening in the West Loop.Show up on a weekday right before they open (11am) and sit at the bar. The wait can be up to 5 hours on the weekend!Īnd yet Au Cheval is one of my our favorite spots to take out-of-town guests - so here's how we do it: It's a more casual vibe - and while there is likely still a wait, you'll be able to get a table & enjoy some yummy food.Īu Cheval has a super-long wait, and with good reason: it's TINY, and the burgers are fantastic. OR, BUILD YOUR NIGHT AROUND IT: Get a cocktail nearby, keeping an eye on the time! I personally like to walk to CH Distillery (~10 minutes away), order a cocktail & an app or two, then walk back.Ĭheck out Little Goat Diner, one of Chef Stephanie Izard's other restaurants, right across the street. Here's how to do it:įor walk-ins, try to go at the very beginning or end of dinner I've found that Girl & the Goat is on EVERY Chicago visitor's "must try" list - but they usually think they won't be able to get in. Stop by, put your name in, and expect to wait 1.5-2 hours for a table if there's space available They take a select # of walk-ins for tables each night. Bar seating is first-come-first-served all night.However, there are 2 things most people don't know: It can take MONTHS to get a prime-time dinner reservation. Girl & the Goat is famous and relatively affordable - so, of course the wait is super long.
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