Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Portage Park, Chicago

V • April 2, 2015It is small,quiet but cozy and adorable place. Their raspberry white chocolate mocha, mango and strawberry/banana smoothy is very delicious. Service is very nice.

Yoli F. • September 9, 2013Love the catfish and Chicago shrimp!

Anand D. • June 3, 2016A very cozy coffee shop!! Very similar to Starbucks though, a little more homely in my opinion.

kate r. • May 18, 2014THIS is the best burger in the city - no joke! Huge fan of Amazing Grace, but even the simple Leadbelly is absolutely fantastic. Cheaper, better, & a lot less of a wait than other burger spots.

David R. • May 5, 2017You HAVE to try the tea-lemonades!! You can choose any tea blend and mix with our fresh squeezed lemonade!!

Naywri W. • February 16, 2018I had their Chicken Sandwich, the Curds, Chicken fingers, and a Malt with peanuts and then I took a Salted Caramel Malt to go.

Tanakila • September 7, 2014banana split is awesome. and sundaes arw great.

Mary Jo Q. • June 30, 2018I had the chili relleno dinner to go and it was delicious! Service was great, everyone was friendly. The place looks great after the remodel. Very clean and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

Russell S. • February 27, 2014Dinner started with complimentary chips and salsa and Pozole de Pollo (chicken and hominy soup). Lomo Encebollado (beef tenderloin smothered in grilled onions and cilantro) tacos dinner. Total Yummm!

Fallon L. • July 9, 2020house special (choice of meat, plantain, rice, beans, and salad) is a great deal. cheap and yummy empanadas too.

Veronica L. • December 2, 2012Good quality ingredients and great prices........always a pleasure to order from Pete's!

Paul D. • May 12, 2013I recommend the tortellini with asiago cheese. It was very good.

Seth B. • June 15, 2017We sat at the bar and Melissa was our bartender she really made us feel welcome. The pizza was delicious. The sauce is great. The garlic bread did not live up to it's potential. Will be back.

Lauren D. • September 10, 2016Great service and food. Really enjoyed escargot, pork chop, and cauliflower au gratin. Mussels were good, but the cheese made it stinky, so will pass on them next time.

Chris B. • October 14, 2015Self-serve dispensers allow for creative flavor combinations before you even consider the toppings.

Joe R. • March 20, 2013Hidden gem. Had pulled pork sliders and tots. So damn good.

Jewel J. • March 14, 2013Everything here is good. This is our 5th time here. Matrimonio, Bandeja Paisa, Combinaciones...love their plantain.

Teresa R. • November 23, 2011Awesome subs!! Their special sauce makes the sandwich. Oh! And don't forget soup...it's great also!

Abigail P. • September 5, 2018Get the rigatoni in vodka sauce!!!!! AWESOME 😎

Justino S. • October 15, 2010Try the shrimp basket..very good!

Examiner.com • April 22, 2011Part of Chicago history and one of the best dive bars in the city. Live music for a reasonable price as well.

Cindy L. • October 19, 2011I looooove this place! The service is awesome!! Waitresses are the nicest! & the deep dish like none other! ;-)

Jim G. • May 11, 2012Excellent thin crust. Soooooo happy with Al's.

Nikki R. • June 27, 2017The chicken soup, ceviche, and llanpingacho are my go tos whenever I'm here, great place week day or weekend!

Matthew A. • August 18, 2012Damn good food. Burger, frys, Chicago dawg. Did I mention the frys? More than enough frys in one order for you and your in laws! See y'all next time!

Valerie P. • March 13, 2013Good food & fast service :)

Francine C. • June 8, 2011The ultimate,burger and po boy tilapia sandwich were delicious....Oooo...and homemade potato french fries. The chicken brochetta is a must have for appetizers.hint use thr sauce for the chicken.

Arielle I. • July 16, 2015Go for a huge slice of pizza, stay because said slice of pizza is larger than your head. A good corner pizza joint with tasty faves. 8/10 for me.

Susan B. • August 25, 2013Great veggie burrito! Fresh ingredients. Traditional. Don't expect fancy but food is great.