I visited Chalet for their new Brunch After Dark experience and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is perfect for a night out -- dim lighting, fun neon signs, great music, a beautiful bar, and plenty of cute photo opportunities throughout the restaurant. The food was also a hit. The fried chicken nachos were easily one of my favorites and something I would order again. We also tried the huge brunch board, which came loaded with pancakes, waffles, chicken, eggs, potatoes, bacon, fruit and more. It says it feeds up to three people, but the portions were VERY generous and could easily be shared with a group. We also had the smothered potatoes and several cocktails, and everything we tried was good. The drinks were well made and fit the whole Brunch After Dark vibe perfectly. Overall, I love the idea of being able to have a full brunch experience without having to squeeze it into Saturday or Sunday afternoon. read more

Chalet - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for the girl dinner and we luckily had the early reservation because it ended up getting packed in there. The serving sizes were smaller than what I imagined but still was enough and I cleaned my plate. The garlic parm wings were really good just wish it was 6 vs 4. The drinks were also tasty and glad it was 2 cocktails. Service wasn't really there for me. I've been to this location a couple times to eat and for nightlife and overall it's an okay spot. read more

Chalet - Girl Dinner - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stumbled upon this gem on Valentine's Day and I lovedddddd every bit of my experience! For starters, they had cute valentines themed drinks and they were so tasty! They also decorated for Valentine's Day and it was soooooo aesthetically pleasing, great picture props! The music was also a viiiiibe -- whoever was DJing understood the assignment that day! Our server's name was Alon, and she was amazing! Very attentive, sweet, and informative. I told her I needed her name so that people would know who to look for when they visited next lol. She maintained great service, even when it got busy and she had to help others! Now, let's get to the part that matters most: the food! My best friend and I both had their burgers -- so fillingggggggggg and the house made aioli chefs kiss! We already decided we'll be back to try the tacos bc Alon said they're fye and I trust her judgement! The drinkssssssss -- honey listen, the champagne drink was a cute starter bc that margarita definitely didn't come to play! Also -- we didn't have reservations and still were seated in a timely manner with timely service! I'll be revisiting them for sure! read more

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I'm not sure what I was expecting but the restaurant fell flat for me. The staff were very nice and responsive. The restaurant itself is big very large but it's popular & busy. The extremely loud music made it hard to have a conversation. We were there during happy hour and enjoyed the Mexican candy shooters. The margaritas drinks were ok and the food meh. The boneless buffalo wings were just something defrosted fried and covered in sauce. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing (beef & chicken sliders) but overall the restaurant wasn't appealing enough to make me want to return, especially because the bathroom smelled like urine. It may be a vibe during brunch or something but it just was not for me. read more

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Amazing service and the food was delicious! I'm so glad they offer a breakfast board filled with a variety of brunch foods because that was perfect for me and my friends to share. I love how they bring out shots in a cute airplane as well & offer mimosa towers as well. It looks small from the outside but Chalet is actually very spacious and has upstairs seating as well. read more

Chalet - Brunch board with a variety of breakfast foods. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time having brunch at Chalet. I had a reservation and we were seated right away, which was nice. The restaurant had a nice vibe with music playing, but it wasn't too loud, which made for a chill atmosphere. I ordered the charcuterie brunch board, and the food came out hot and pretty quickly. The boneless wings were well seasoned and flavorful, but the regular wings lacked seasoning and were completely flavorless. The eggs were cooked well but definitely needed salt and pepper. The potatoes were a little hard and didn't seem freshly prepared. The pancakes and waffles were just okay, nothing standout but fine. The portion was big enough for two people, and we even had leftovers to take home. Our server was great, super friendly and attentive the whole time. Overall, the service and vibe were great, but the food just didn't match the price. read more

Chalet - Brunch charcuterie board - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had an AMAZING TIME at Chalet! Our server was Courtney, and she was sooooo hospitable, very attentive, very knowledgeable about the menu, made amazing drinks and recommended great options for food! She suggested the spicy peach wings, and they were finger, licking good. She also suggested a chicken Alfredo Cheesy bread and it was DELICIOUS. Additionally, her assistant was Berken and he was great too! The ambience was nice. They had a DJ playing so it was great. Also, they had pictures of iconic black artist on the wall! Definitely enjoyed and if I return to Chicago I will be going back! read more

Came here on a Saturday for brunch without a reservation , and was able to get seating at the bar upstairs. I recommend making reservations. The inside was cozy and the vibe was perfect for brunch. Courtney was our bartender and she was super sweet!!! As for the food...shrimp and grits, i'd give a 5/10. It was cooked well, it was just too spicy for my liking (and i love spicy foods). We also tried their wings, with the housemade peach sauce on them...9/10! They were delicious. We started and ended the brunch with a mimosa tower. Worth every penny. Overall, i would come back for the vibe and the wings, but would def try a different entree! read more

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My girls and I came here for Saturday Brunch! Parking was easy to find right around the corner in a lot. The inside was so much smaller than expected and to top it off, they were oh so crowded! Wait times were ridiculously long. We waited approx 1.5 hours for a table since reservations were booked out. The music was banging! The food was fantastic! We enjoyed the brunch board and half mimosa tower! It was perfect for the 3 of us; we even had some leftovers. Although we had a good time, I wouldn't recommend coming here for brunch without reservations. read more

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It was just okay! Basic breakfast some R&B and high prices and gratuity added ! We had a large group some of the food came out quickly and other had to wait and send items back . Several of the ladies complained of cold food and uncooked bacon ! I personally don't get the hype! read more

Chalet - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here one weekend for brunch to celebrate my friends graduation. She saw this place on Tik-Tok and wanted to come here. We arrived for our reservation and was seated near the bar. The place wasn't that busy maybe five to six people. There was only one server the whole time we were at Chalet. Which prolong in taking our order and longer wait time to pay. The food was just ok. The drinks were pretty good. The music was super loud and the inside of this place needs to be remodeled. This place looks nothing like what is shown on Tik Tok. The upstairs looks old and creepy. There were people finally coming in and was seated upstairs. Five minutes later they were leaving out the door. read more

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This place is always packed, the venue is on the smaller side so make sure to get a reservation. The food is honestly bar food, nothing to write home about. I think most people come for the vibes and music, there's usually a Dj playing hip hop and R&B. read more

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Super cutesy spot! I believe the place has two levels. I was with a larger group, and we were seated upstairs. We had a reservation, but we ended up split between two side-by-side booths. It was a bit of a weird setup -- it felt like we could've all fit at one table, but we made it work and got over it pretty quickly! This place has such a lively vibe. They play great music, have a full bar, and the menu is huge. Plus, tons of neon signs -- love that. Our server was super sweet and patient with us as we figured out what we wanted. She also was extremely busy, and was even the bartender! She answered all of our questions and made the whole experience really pleasant. Since the energy was so fun, a couple of us decided to kick things off with a shot ski -- yep, a shot taken off a ski. It was such a fun way to start brunch. I split the chicken and waffles, which came with whipped cream and berries on top. The chicken was wings which were fried to perfection, and the waffle was way better than I expected. Like, surprisingly good. One of my friends got the chicken sliders, which came with fries and (I think) on pretzel buns -- either way, that dish was very good. And the shrimp and grits? I didn't try it myself, but a few folks at the table gave it a solid 10/10. All in all, this place is perfect for groups and a great spot to grab dinner or brunch and drinks before a night out! read more

Chalet - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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the 40 dollar holler is only valid until ten pm. they will make excuses after ten pm. dont patronize after ten pm.

I stopped by for happy hour on Thursday with no reservation, and there were no spots for us. But the host was extremely nice and was able to squeeze us in. The burgers were good, but I had requested no peppers on mine but it still came on it. My boyfriend had requested his with no sauce and it also came with it. This kinda dampened the experience, and would've been so much better if we had gotten what we requested. Other than that, the fries and drinks were amazing. There was also an automatic gratuity of 20% added to the check, which is kinda annoying. Make sure you're not double tipping. read more

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I came here for brunch on a Saturday, and I had a reservation. I got there late, and they were still able to accommodate me. One of the members of my party got there on time, and they told her they would not start our 90 minute reservation until the rest of the party arrived. The service was mediocre besides that. They do not check on you often, but they did come back to the table a few times. Be warned that they do include gratuity in your check regardless of the party size. The ambiance was nice. It is very small on the lower level, and I cannot comment on the upper level because I did not go up there. The food was actually really good. I got the chicken and waffles, and I really enjoyed it. Certain things about the menu did irritate me, such as no substitutions for brunch items. Additionally, they did not have any regular butter, only cinnamon butter. Otherwise, the food was good. The chicken wings were perfectly fried, and the waffles were tasty as well. read more

I recommend asking about their drink specials, they usually have good deals! We got the French 75 for $10 and enjoyed them. We also had a bbq chicken flatbread that was okay. Our service was slow and the music was a little too loud. read more

Chalet is indeed a beautiful establishment with a fun vibe. When you walk in there is a DJ playing on each of the two floors. They have an all day menu, but I came for the brunch. I ordered the carmel french toast, turkey sausage and eggs scrambled with cheese. The carmel toast was exceptional. It was my favorite of everything I ordered. However, the turkey sausage was dry and the eggs were just okay. My guest had the truffle mac and cheese. Now the mac and cheese blew my mind. It was perfectly made. It wasn't too cheesy and had great flavors. The mimosas were good as well. I recommend giving this restaurant a try for the food and fun vibe with the DJs on both floors. The music may be loud at times so that's something to consider. read more

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Had a 6:30 reservation (happy hour until 7). We ended up getting there early, no spots. No biggie. We got a text our table was ready but the line was so lobo and they were so backed up at the front that we didn't get seated until 15 mins past our reservation, which only left 15 mins for happy hour. I'd say it was disappointing, but the HH drinks were terrible. The place must've gotten a deal on lemon juice because everything was so extra lemony. All shooters, lemon drops, etc. The only redeeming factor was the food. The wings were amazing!! I had Korean bbq, my friend had buffalo. Both sauces were delicious. Boneless wings were so crispy on the outside and so tender on the inside. They were absolutely perfect, but you only get a 1/3 container of ranch with them. I'd come back just for wings and skip the happy hour drinks. Service wasn't great either. We had to aggressively flag our waitress down. They were seriously short staffed for how busy it was. Our waitress wasn't friendly at all either and never refilled our waters or voluntarily asked us if we wanted anything else. Overall the hype is way overstated. read more

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The food was good honestly. The vibe in the space as pretty good and they played good music throughout. I was torn between the chicken and the burger. The burger was just kind of okay but the chicken was good. Fries were very good though. I would go again maybe to try different things to see if anything knocks my socks off. They also did card when we got in so not sure if it's only a 21+ place just to be mindful read more

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I visited on Saturday with a party of 4 and as much as I loved the ambiance-music, decor, and warmth of the establishment, the service and food was severely lacking. Our waitress visited the table about 5 minutes after our initial sit down. The hostess brought us water while we waited to order. Our waitress took our order, drink and food, and we didn't see her anymore. The busboy and food runners are who helped us get silverware and order additional items. We saw our waitress, who was sitting at the bar, eating her lunch but she never checked to make sure we were good. The food was mediocre-I found that most items lacked salt. The Mac and cheese was flavorful and had great consistency but again lacked salt. I ordered the truffle Parmesan fries with my entree and had to salt them. We had to get someone to get our waitress to check out. When we received our tickets, we realized we had a service charge along with a 20% gratuity. While I understand automatic gratuity is necessary to ensure a sufficient wage for server staff, I also feel that it should be based on service. read more

Chalet - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I walked to Chalet for their happy hour; on Friday's only, their happy hour items are $5 each. We started with 2 lemon drops, strawberry for me and blackberry for my husband and green tea shots. Everything was a little too syrupy for me. Burger and chicken sliders were tasty, and Parmesan fries were huge. Espresso martinis came next. Then the chalet hot wings were my husbands favorite, while I preferred the garlic Parmesan. We got to witness a shotski and birthday shot. It was a fun time! read more

We came here and there was limited seating. We got seated by a table very close to the bar and the service was great. They didn't have Diet Coke so we got sprite instead. The food came out in a timely manner. I would say mostly everything was alright. The lemon pepper wings were very salty, other places wings would not be this salty. The Caesar salad had a very tangy taste and it's just a regular salad. The Chalet burger was not that great, I would say it was a little soggy and the side of fries was not crunchy at all. Really wished the food was good but the service was a little better. read more

Got the chance to visit here while in town and I'm so glad I did. I made reservations because they had a grass wall so you know how that goes. Haha but once we arrived it wasn't busy and the reservation table was all the way in the back and did not have good lighting so the hostess said we could sit at the bar instead. Our bartender was Josh. He was pretty meh. He didn't really have any suggestions lol which was fine. It's was something about Sundays where they give women free champagne so that was lit. We started out with apps the garlic shrimp and chicken Alfredo cheese bread both were really good! My shrimp could've been a lot hotter temp wise but still good. I liked how they have brunch boards filled with some great brunch items for you to share and that's what we got. It had literally everything you would want for breakfast. That was a really good concept. I definitely recommend them for brunch. The music was good (too loud) and the decor is really nice. Make sure you double check your check they add a service fee and automatic tip but you can ask them to take off the service fee. No shade which we did. read more

Chalet - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Server/Bartender Scotti is the GOAT! My friend's truffle fries were missing truffle and parm but Miss Scotti got 'em together in the kitchen. Fun positive energy and a poppin playlist make this happy hour venue a true delight! My friend and I enjoyed 4 cocktails, chicken wings with fries, and fried chicken tacos. Then green tea shots with the birthday girls (someone and I). The porn star cocktail was thee best! The caramel apple french 75 was good too, and the peaches & cream cocktail was also yummy. My friend needed caffeine so she started with an espresso martini which she says was also good. Yummy foods, good prices! Thank youu!! read more

Had a fun time hanging out at this River North establishment. It was a very nice day out and saw that they were having a day party at this venue so decided to venture on over there. plenty of paid street parking nearby. for this establishment you you can book a table on the OpenTable app in case you want to secure a spot for eating. Upon arrival, we did have to go through security, so that aspect is nice to a certain extent. We were promptly seated at the bar after getting through security to have a couple cocktails. For cocktails we ordered the porn star martini, and the sidecar cognac cocktail. We enjoyed our cocktails and they were priced appropriately for river north which is still too damn expensive. Downstairs the music vibe was good and chill. After enjoying our cocktails downstairs, we ventured upstairs where pretty much you're gonna get your cocktail in a plastic cup. The vibe upstairs was not really chill and the music was pumping the DJ was doing a good job of trying to play to the crowd. There was no seating upstairs unless you paid for VIP and dance floor was pretty small. Not that many people were dancing anyway. Probably spent a little under an hour upstairs had a cocktail got a couple dance songs in and then we left. Overall, a decent restaurant, bar, and nightclub. Not totally my vibe, but I did have a good time. I would come back and try their brunch and happy hour specials. read more

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Fantastic $5 happy hour on Fridays! Everything from martinis, chicken wings and fries, to shots are all $5. The service was amazing, the music was great and they even bring in a DJ around 7! The vibes were top notch. Definitely ask for Courtney, she was our bartender! My only drawback was they're reservation only for that happy hour, and you're unlikely to be seated during your reservation time. Not a big deal, but just something to keep in mind-- book your happy hour early because it might be a 20min wait after your start time. Despite that, wonderful experience and I will definitely be back! read more

Chalet - Espresso martini - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The hostess, Holly, was super nice and accommodating! The bartender not as much... he was very smug and boarder line rude! He seemed to have an attitude before we even sat down. I'm not sure if he was having a bad day but as a server, you're supposed to at least PRETEND that you like your job. He walked away mid sentence when my friend was trying to ask a simple question. The food was mid, definitely could've gotten that same breakfast at Denny's for half the price. read more

Rating 3.5/5 We had a great server who immediately put us on to the Sunday brunch special of 2 free mimosas per person. What a great surprise! The ambience was also on point with the music selection. However, my chicken and waffles left more to be desired. The waffle was luke warm and a bit on the drier side. The Mac and Cheese was really good though! read more

Chalet - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The restaurant was small and intimate and dimly lit. I sat at the bar which was very spacious. They had R&B and hip-hop music playing, which was perfect for me. I ordered the strawberry French toast, which was so delicious. I also had the chicken wings which were just as good. I tried the blackberry margarita which had Don Julio reposado in it. The bartender was very helpful attentative and friendly. I would definitely recommend read more

Food: I got the All American breakfast. Candied pork bacon was 10/10. Buttermilk pancakes: 8/10. Love the cinnamon sugar part. Eggs: 8/10 after hot sauce Potatoes: 4/10. Burnt. Pineapple mimosas were good. Light skinned :) Service: Our server was very attentive. Appreciate her. Ambiance: Causal read more

Chalet - All American Breakfast - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My Best Friend took me out to Chalet to celebrate my birthday. This was our 1st time at Chalet, and the experience was not the greatest. Ambiance/Vibe: Though the place was packed, it had a small, lively crowd. They also played decent music. Around 7:30pm, they dimmed the lights and turned up the music. I'm sure the place has a nice late night crowd/experience. Service: While we didn't have the most attentive server, I can't say that service was bad... just average. Drinks: This was probably the best part of our visit. I started with an Old Fashioned and my bestie had a Long Island. She really enjoyed her drink. She said it was STRONG, but flavorful. She enjoyed it so much that she had 2. For the price, my cocktail was TINY, but it was really good. After the Old Fashioned, I switched to the Manhattan. It, too, was bold but flavorful. Dinner: We started with Chips & Guac. The guacamole was good - nice and creamy. The chips were stale! They had that hard crunch like the bag had been left open for a few days. For dinner, I had the Crab Cakes and a Caesar Salad. My bestie had a Caesar Salad with Chicken. Our girl had BBQ Wings and a side of Fries. I'll start with the positive: my girl said the wings and fries were good. They were so good that we ended up getting another order of Buffalo wings and fries. The value isn't the best, though - $16 for 6 wingettes is kinda crazy (yeah, you read that right - they weren't full wings)! The salads were soaked, drenched, drowned, etc. in Caesar dressing. The salads come already dressed (well over-dressed) - big mistake! It was too the point where they weren't even enjoyable. We asked for another bowl of lettuce to mix with the salad - another big mistake. How the chef allowed the bowl of lettuce in the picture to come out of his kitchen is beyond comprehension. The concerning thing is if your undressed lettuce is this brown, that probably means that the lettuce dressed in the salad is this brown, too. The crab cakes were charred on one the side, which gave them a nice crust, but when I turned them over, I could see that they were burnt, not just charred. The crab meat that wasn't burnt had a decent flavor, though the sauce on them and on the accompanying lettuce was super sweet. I will say that we brought the lettuce to the attention of the manager after the meal, and she was very understanding and accommodating. She offered us a complimentary cocktail to rectify the issue, but we were already ready to go. We'd already paid the tab, but she did adjust it and remove the salads. I was thankful for that gesture. I LOVE supporting Black-owned businesses, so I really wanted to like this place. While I probably won't return, I encourage you to check it out for yourself. If you go, I strongly suggest you do happy hour for a better value/price and steer clear of the salads. #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad read more

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Went for brunch on Saturday, was seated quickly but the service was slow. The pancakes tasted frozen and the boneless wings were nuggets. The drinks and music was the main event if we are being honest here. read more

The food here was amazing! We were in the area and were able to get a seat at the bar. It was packed. I had the shrimp and grits. It was seasoned with Cajun spices and very flavorful. My friend had pancakes. She enjoyed her meal. My other friend had the fried chicken and she enjoyed it. The drinks were made to perfection. When I come back in town I'll definitely come back. It was a little warm in there but the front wall was a window that was open. It was a warm summer day so I wish there was some fans inside. Overall it was a great experience. read more

I celebrated my 50th birthday here. My experience at The Chalet was incredible. My guests were all very happy with their setup and decoration. Their attention to details was very well done. The layout of the room is great. I would highly recommend this place for your next event. Plus, you have the hotel right next door so you don't have to drive after the party. read more

Very bad customer service. Waitress only came back and checked on us after we asked for her. She did not bring out food. Food came out individually. The first person received their food and the last person received their food cold 25 min later. Manager did give us a discount but it's just disappointing to have had this experience. This is a Tik Tok place with staff that look the part for a viral moment but unfortunately poorly trained to provide great service. read more

We came here on a Saturday night to grab some dinner and drinks. The restaurant is very dark with loud hip-hop music, but that's exactly the environment we wanted on this particular night. Our service was great and timely - she even offered some games for us to play while we waited for food! Loved this idea and made the dining experience super fun. My spicy margarita was okay and nothing special, as was the rest of the meal. We got the boneless lemon pepper wings, which were much better than the garlic parmesan bone-in wings. These were way too salty. The ceasar salad and wings seemed like they came from dominos...not great quality or flavor. The fries were good though, especially the parmesan truffle fries. The buffalo mac and cheese was tasty but definitely on the saltier side as well. read more

Chalet - buffalo mac and cheese, ceasar salad, boneless wings, and bone in wings - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food here was really good, ambiance and vibe is on point, music is good and the service felt so homey. I would def recommend but I only went during happy hour, I cannot speak to regular price. read more

Courtney was so nice and her drinks were amazing!!!! Definitely ask for her to be your bartender if you're standing at the bar. I would classify downstairs as the restaurant and upstairs as more of a lounge vibe. The playlist was also amazing and we were singing the whole time. read more

The food & drinks were delicious!! We had the All American breakfast, shrimp & grits , French toast, burgers and the margarita tower which was nice and strong! Service was a little short staffed that day, but they were all working so hard to get us everything. Very kind and quick. Beautiful ambiance, cute photo spots read more

Chalet - I forgot what sandwich this was but she loved it. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich perhaps - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois