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Bungalow by Middle Brow

4.0 (427 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Loud
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Semona R.

Very good pizza at Bungalow! We got the: Soppressata + Hot Honey Pizza - 10/10 Mushroom Pizza - 10/10 Both pizza were light and didn't feel too greasy or heavy. We also ordered the Mushroom + Egg Sandwich and i was skeptical about the strawberry jam and pickled jalapeños combo on it, but they turned out to go great together! Pizzas came out quickly and our server was fabulous. They had fresh tulips at the table and the space is very bright and open. They also have a beautiful patio + bonfire.

Arash R.

One of our go to places in the neighbourhood. Great staff, delicious pizza and love atmosphere. Great for small group hangouts. Check it out if you are in the neighbourhood.

Sydney H.

Middlebrow will never disappoint. This has been one of my favorite spots in the city for as long as I've lived here and will continue to go back frequently! They have a great patio, the beat sourdough bread and pizza crust, and fresh delicious salads!

Soppresata + Hot Honey
Erica B.

Limited menu, but honestly, sometimes that's perfect! Very interesting drinks, but great pizza! We started with the bread and cheese and the bread and nduja butter. The nduja butter was probably my favorite but the cheese was pretty good too. Overall both were just average compared to how good the pizza was. The mushroom and Soppresata were our favorites. Both were super flavorful. The hot honey was not too hot and the Soppresata we thought was better than the pepperoni.

Shradha A.

This is our latest addition to the All-Time Hits list. We enjoyed the tavern style ambiance - felt very Belgian. The service was friendly and attentive. The pizzas were amazing! I loved that the crust was organic and sourdough. Much easier on digestion even with the indulgent cheeses! Ingredients tasted fresh and even the cheese wasn't the ultra-processed chewy stuff. The Happy Hour is actually a great deal - half off certain select pies, like this mushroom one.

Stefanie L.

Pizza... beer... sourdough... CARBS!!! Yessss!! Came in on a Tuesday and sat at the bar. We were greeted immediately and the staff were great. We got some drafts and tavern style pizza which is their dine in speciality on Tuesdays. The crust was cracker thin and cut into tiny squares. A nice crunch in every bite. We devoured the whole pizza.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Pizza- INCREDIBLE
Katie E.

SHOCKED I have not written a review for one of my favorite north side pizza spots!! Middlebrow goes beyond pizza- their freshly brewed beers and wines are something that make this place so unique. I miss when they used to sell toasts at the farmers market, but I'm sure they've gotten much too big to keep up with that. You can take the loaves of bread to go, which I highly suggest. They freeze well if you don't want to eat the whole loaf in a week (but, I won't judge you if you do). I always love ordering the pizza that is on special, I've had the peach and corn pizza in the summer, and most recently had the corned beef and cabbage pizza this winter. They are all incredible!! The best crust in the city, hands down. I'd start with some bread and either the butter and honey, or jam and cheese. But you can't go wrong with anything. In the summer, definitely check out their great patio! It fills up quickly but so worth it to grab a seat and a beer for some great food and people watching. Middlebrow is definitely Logan Square's best gem!

Deeps S.

TLDR: Overrated spot for pizza, come for the ambiance and/or a drink - SKIP the pizza, pizzas are not good. I had very high expectations coming to this spot as I had read about their mission online - farm to table, local ingredients carefully curated for their menu items. Specifically I was excited to try their crispy sourdough pizzas. I took a long uber from the heart of downtown to try this spot. i came on a weekday afternoon and loved how the restaurant looked - beautiful high ceilings and lovely natural decor. I got seated and ordered the lunch special - mushroom pizza with the side salad. And I got a slice of their yuzu marinara. I've tried many pizzas before but these were not good at all. Mushroom pizzas- completely black on the bottom, so charred that the pizza tasted so bitter, the mushrooms and cheese were extremely salty Marinara Yuzu - citrus oil and tomato does NOT work. It tasted greasy and salty and left an overly tangy taste Ranch - the waiter asked if i wanted the housemade ranch and I excitedly said yes - huge letdown it was flavorless, overly just tangy and the yogurtesque base tasted gross I did end up getting food poisoning later that day - wasn't sure if it was from this spot but the food definitely didn't leave a good taste in my mouth. I had been so excited to be there and anticipated staying there for longer - but ended up feeling gross after my meal and left.

Soft serve
Anna T.

Very cool place! Tons of outdoor seating with a fire pit, inside seating and a bar! Make a reservation! A heads up the tables are mostly long tables so you will probably be seated by someone at the same table but it is fun! Our reservation was at 8 pm and we were not seated til 8:30. You are not able to sit at the bar because it is reserved so we waited by the hostess. Thankfully our waiter was amazing and everything we ordered came out very quick! It is just wine, beer and a few cocktails on the menu! I got something similar to a sauvy blanc and it was great! To start the marinated olives are amazing. So much flavor and the perfect little snack. We got the salad and this was incredible! Sooo much parm and the dressing was so fresh and very herby. The pizza is unreal. My boyfriend rated it the best in the city for artisan style. We got the cheese and the soppressata and hot honey. The soppresssata and hot honey pizza was unreal. I like a floppier pizza and it's soooo good. Lastly get the soft serve! It's so fun you get to walk over to the machine and fill up as much as you want! And the flavor is great! It is charred vanilla and the bowl comes with an espresso syrup on the side. Although we were seated 30 minutes after our reservation our waiter and the food made up for this!

Hyper Local Lager And Buckwheat Pound Cake
Steve A.

Checked out this popular hipster brewery and cafe. It gets people just as excited for the food. Bungalow is the cafe operated by Middle Brow Brewery. Has quite a few things on tap to get. The food menu is pretty simple with pizzas and pastries. Basically beers are the main thing as expected. It's got a few interesting styles to choose from. They're as much known for the baked goods they make fresh so of course get you some of these. Has a pretty nice patio where the pets can hang. Place can get crowded so you may be at the front waiting. It's about $7 a pint. They like emphasizing how local it is seriously. Best one we had was the Hyper Local Lager. Pretty light but it's refreshing. Most of the menu is pizza. Wanted to get one but these are extremely ass expensive so fuck that. It can never be that good. There were a few things we could munch on such as pastries. It's about $6 for the Buckwheat Pound Cake. This is vegan with rhubarb preserves giving it a sticky sweetness. For sure try it with pizzas if it's with a group. It's closed Mondays. The menu is mostly pastries and pizzas but there's a few things okay for vegans.

middle brow bread + jalapeño oil
Emily M.

This is a delicious spot that some friends recommended to me! My brother was in town visiting and wanted to try a new pizza spot, so we checked out Bungalow by Middle Brow. We had a delicious lunch. This place is truly unique and I am glad we stopped by. We split a Sopressata + Hot Honey pizza and Middle Brow Bread + Jalapeño Oil. We finished both plates. While sometimes pizza and bread can feel and taste similar when eating them during the same sitting, these two plates were vastly different and complemented each other. I hope to order the Big Salad next time, as I have only heard incredible things! Our server was very attentive and helpful. I didn't get a drink but my brother enjoyed his old fashioned. We came on a Sunday so they had bakery items, which looked delicious. I like the variety of offerings that they had. You truly couldn't go wrong and always had options if you weren't in the mood for a specific menu item. The vibes were very hip and cool. I hope to come back soon!

Emi G.

Impeccable service, delicious beer, good mushroom pizza. It was warm and charming inside. Cute bathroom too.

burnt vanilla soft serve!
Michelle P.

This is such a cute spot! Though there is a patio seating area, it is very much so limited as all the tables are fairly close to each other. It is pup friendly and there are a lot of families too. There are a lot of options as the menu offers pizza, sourdough bread, sandwiches, sourdough donuts, etc. They also have their own beer that was super tasty. The menu seems to rotate often based on seasonal offerings. When we went, it was August so a lot of the pizza toppings were fruity and summery. We shared the pork shoulder peach and plum and bacon togarashi pizza. I wasn't too sure about the peach and plum pizza but it was on the sweeter side. The bacon pizza was my personal favorite. The flavors reminded me of a creamy Asian spicy mayo omelette. As for the pizza dough, super thin and crispy and healthy because sourdough! It is on the pricier side though as each pizza is like a personal size and almost $30 each. We ended our meal with the vanilla soft serve which was really delicious and creamy and the sourdough blueberry donut. I've never tried a sourdough donut so I was intrigued. It tastes like a healthier donut where it's not as fluffy. The blueberry "frosting" was more like a blueberry jam. Overall, such a cute place to have a meal with the kids and pups!

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Ask the Community - Bungalow by Middle Brow

Do they have Gluten Free pizza?

No they do not have any gluten free

Is the outdoor patio heated in the offseason?

Yes! I went on a dreary night in December and it was very cozy and legit outside.

Can you order pizza at breakfast?

Is there Parking nearby? Street?

Yes. Yes.

Are dogs allowed on the patio?

Yes

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