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The Glunz Tavern
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Old Town, Chicago
"Colin and Carl are the best bartenders in the city."(2 Tips)
"Mind your sinuses."(2 Tips)
"Must get the pretzel with your beer."(7 Tips)
"Terrific food and great beer and wine offerings."(8 Tips)
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Look at this beauty: Glunz Tavern Burger (8-ounce Slagel Family Farm beef burger on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, ketchup, and yellow mustard), only $6 on Wednesdays!
Upvote1Downvote- The Glunz Tavern Burger (8-ounce Slagel Family Farm beef burger on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, ketchup, yellow mustard) #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocalRestaurants
Upvote1Downvote - Warm Huge Pretzel (Imported from Germany with beer mustard and beer cheese sauce): not sure if you can tell from the photo, but the pretzel was ridiculously HUGE, and it was warm, soft, and chewy!
UpvoteDownvote - Gazpacho (Cold soup with cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onions, cloves, jalapeno peppers, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, Tabasco, lemon juice, and scallions): perfect for a hot summer night
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Everything I’m looking for in a place to eat and drink! Atmosphere, friendly bartender and the best sauerkraut I’ve ever had!
UpvoteDownvote- Steak Frites (Grilled Steak, parsley/garlic butter, greens and French fries): perfect for Friday evening
UpvoteDownvote - Chicken noodle soup (with homemade fresh noodles), with a lot of freshly ground black pepper: so good
UpvoteDownvote - Grilled Salmon with Lentils (Grilled Scottish salmon, lentils with roasted vegetables, dill sauce)
UpvoteDownvote - Coq au Riesling (Chicken in creamy riesling sauce, carrots, mushrooms, bacon lardons and onions with buttered parsley noodles) .
UpvoteDownvote - Keto Chili (House made steak chili, no beans, no cheese, sour cream on the side): always ask for extra spicy
UpvoteDownvote - Coq au Riesling (Chicken in creamy riesling sauce, carrots, mushrooms, bacon lardons and onions with buttered parsley noodles)
UpvoteDownvote - Fried chicken with salad (usually comes with goat cheese mashed potato, coleslaw not pictured): wish you could smell it!
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Time Out ChicagoJune 19, 2013The Glunz Tavern in Old Town added 24 sidewalk seats, from which to sample the restaurant's Euro food and drinks. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more
Upvote2Downvote- Oktoberfest Sausage Platter (Veal Brat, Smoked Thuringer & Knockwurst with mustard, potatoes & sauerkraut)
UpvoteDownvote - Corned Beef Sandwich (Corned Beef on rye, yellow mustard) during Wells Street Art Fair 2022
UpvoteDownvote - Gumbo (Chicken, andouille, shrimp, rice): asked for extra spicy, they put in extra habanero :-)
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Fernando TakaiAugust 6, 2017The old fashioned is really well done. Also Clash of the Titans is another good recommendation.
UpvoteDownvote- Keto Chili (steak and NO beans): asked for extra heat and chef obliged with extra dose of cayenne :-)
UpvoteDownvote - Three Sausage Platter (Veal Brat, Smoked Thuringer, Knockwurst, with sauerkraut) during Oktoberfest
UpvoteDownvote - Steak Frites (Pan-seared hanger steak, parsley garlic butter, greens & French fries)
UpvoteDownvote - Wiener Schnitzel (Parmesan-breaded veal, spätzle, sunny side egg, and lingonberry sauce)
UpvoteDownvote - Raksha RavikumarFebruary 26, 2014Colin is a hero amongst commoners. The only thing better than his jokes are his cocktails. On an unrelated note, there is some killer mustard served with those pretzels. Mind your sinuses.Upvote1Downvote
- Home Style Meat Loaf: Side salad (instead of Goat cheese - mashed potatoes) and sautéed asparagus
UpvoteDownvote - Bavarian Veal Bratwurst & Smoked Thüringer (home-cured sauerkraut, parsley potato, bavarian mustard)
UpvoteDownvote - Salmon Burger (Scottish salmon, scallions, cucumber, cornichon with roasted red pepper sauce, side salad)
UpvoteDownvote - Steak Frites (pan-seared hanger steak with parsley garlic butter & French fries)
UpvoteDownvote - Allen Brothers beef burger on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, ketchup, yellow mustard
UpvoteDownvote - Pasta Bolognese (Hearty tomato, beef and pork sauce with pappardelle pasta)
UpvoteDownvote - 50-cent wings (on Tuesdays): they’re small, but they’re good! The kitchen knows how to fry without drying them out.
UpvoteDownvote - Sausage Platter (Veal Brat, Smoked Thuringer, Knockwurst) with whole grain mustard and sauerkraut
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Historic pub/bar with a good wine & spirits shop. Very atmospheric.
UpvoteDownvote- Bratwurst Sandwich (classic veal brat on a bun with Bavarian mustard & fries)
UpvoteDownvote - Pasta Bolognese (Hearty tomato, beef & pork sauce with house made noodles)
UpvoteDownvote - Hamburger sliders (no cheese) during Wells Street Art Fair 2022
UpvoteDownvote - Fried Chicken weekend special (we substituted salad for the goat cheese mashed potato)
UpvoteDownvote - Warm Huge Pretzel with Beer Mustard and Beer Cheese Sauce
UpvoteDownvote - I don’t know what to call this, but it’s a shot each of Skrewball and Mr. Black over ice. Drink up!
UpvoteDownvote - Keto Chili (House made steak chili with no beans, extra spicy)
UpvoteDownvote - The $6 Tavern Burger with grilled onion: yeah, we’re being adventurous LOL
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Relaxed ambiance, great staff, decent variety of wine as well as beer. The food is incredibly underrated.UpvoteDownvote- Warm Huge Pretzel with beer mustard and beer cheese sauce
UpvoteDownvote - French Fries with Truffle Mayo at Wells Street Art Fair 2022
UpvoteDownvote - Simple comfort food: Home Style Meatloaf with grilled asparagus
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Linda FelterApril 19, 2014If you're having sinus congestion have the pretzel with plenty of spicy mustard. Otherwise I recommend the burger and warm ceasar!!Upvote1Downvote- Gazpacho and an ice cold beer: perfect for a hot and humid Summer’s day
UpvoteDownvote - $6 Tavern Burger on Wednesdays: I love this place
UpvoteDownvote - Keto Chili (house made steak chili with no beans)
UpvoteDownvote - Fried chicken with coleslaw and goat cheese mashed potato
UpvoteDownvote - Sausage Platter (veal brat, bratwurst, smoked Thüringer)
UpvoteDownvote - Tarte Flambée (crème fraîche, onions, and bacon)
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(312) 642-3001
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