We came in with my friends to watch the world cup games, and this place is amazing. Staff was very kind, and the atmosphere to watch sports is awesome. read more

Stopped in for game day at our local gem, and the vibe did not disappoint! The staff are genuinely nice folks who make you feel right at home the second you walk in a neighborhood charm in the middle of the city. Tons of TVs everywhere, so no matter where you sit, you've got a perfect view of the action. That said, when the place fills up for big games, service gets noticeably slower and they could definitely use an extra hand or two behind the bar and on the floor. Food-wise - it's a mixed bag. The chicken tenders are solid (especially when you throw in some onion rings and mushrooms), but the pizza we tried - based on what friends at nearby tables were raving about was honestly pretty underwhelming. For a spot with this much potential to become everyone's go-to game-day hangout, the kitchen feels like it's still playing catch-up. Still, there's something really special about the cozy, unpretentious feel here. It's the kind of place where you can tell the regulars have been coming for years... and after a few more visits (and maybe a little menu glow-up), I bet we'll be part of that crew too. Worth popping in - just come hungry for the atmosphere more than the pizza! read more

Coach’s Bar & Grill - Bears game - Jan 10, 2026 - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Coach's Bar & Grill is a neighborhood sports bar on Northwest Highway in Norwood Park. My love and I were lured here one Sunday evening by our friends who like to eat and drink. Coach's has a big bar area in the center and tables along the sides of the bar, and there is a pool table too. The TV screens were broadcasting various football games to get you in the mood to drink. They had a promotional poster on the wall touting a $20 "football special" that includes a large thin crust pizza and 8 wings. It's probably not a well-known special, so we flagged down the young man who is the proprietor and yes indeed we could get that special. The sausage tavern-style pizza was not bad, and along with the BBQ wings was a fine "light" dinner for the four of us. They also have a $3 special (!) for a pint of Guinness, so I had to get that too. To complete the sports bar motif, the men's room features quotes on the walls by famous sports figures. read more

Service was bad. Place was way to rowdy. Bathrooms are very sketchy. Management doesnt seem to care. read more

This little Norwood Park gem is one of those places that just feels like home. They create a comfortable, neighborhood vibe that keeps you coming back because the atmosphere is always relaxed and fun. Perfect for meeting up with friends and family. Love the staff they are so friendly, welcoming and consistent. On top of that, the food is solid. Wings for a dollar on Thursday's, 10 dollar pizza's, karaoke on Wednesdays and Saturdays and there's even a diamond pool table you can play for free. Easily one of my favorite spots, this place never disappoints. read more

Band was great this past Saturday, and bartender was kind. One thing I don't like in particular, besides the state of their bathrooms (barn style, SUPER invasive doors with a flimsy clasp) -- I was quickly stopped when asked an old, kinda creepy male to stop rubbing my friends back at the bar. A blonde female employee got in between us; assuring me he was a regular and it's fine. Not sure how a neighborhood bar should operate, but if it were me I wouldn't allow harassment of any kind on the premises. I won't be returning. EDIT: replying to the manager / Owner Sal below and to those customers reading this-- absolutely APPAULED at the blatant lie here. I was not in the building to witness any argument. I simply informed the public that a female employee told my friend and I it's ok he is a regular when she was physically assaulted. Sounds like you, Sal, will have some tough roads ahead with that sour attitude. No one wants to go to a bar where the bathroom doors are essentially flaps. That place is a sitting duck to a future lawsuit. Best of luck. Hopefully you'll have a license revoked. I wouldn't be concerned of truthful reviews on Yelp. read more

This Bar is the best on the NW side of the City. Great people. Great atmosphere. Even better food deals. The Philly cheese steak is phenomenal! Would recommend every time read more

I give this place a 4/5 on ambiance and bar, but a 2/5 on food. The buffalo wrap I got was lightly stuffed, most of it was lettuce, and the chicken tasted like a frozen chicken patty that you buy from the grocery store. The Jalapeño poppers were the only item I'd purchase again. If you go, honestly just go for the bat, eat at home first read more

It's been awhile since been here. I believe originally the ownership was a bunch of Coaches from a local High School ( I could be wrong) unsure if new owners now . It's a decent place to get a beee . read more

Great place with a free pool table. Friendly staff and 3 dollar beers. My retard friend was denied entry cuz he thought it was ok to light up a blunt right in front of the establisbment. This is the latest review cuz hes upset they didnt let him in. Pay no mind to the B. Aka the bitch read more

Worst bar ive been in some time. I'll never go to coaches ever again. Horrible bar. terrible time. Boring. Pricey. Weak. Lacking.

ZERO STARS!!!!! I had to click on one star for the review to post. This place is absolutely horrible since it's new owners. They changed the menu and the food is not eatable anymore, absolutely disgusting food. The owners and employees are rude and unpleasant, they make you feel very uncomfortable. The atmosphere is as dead as a graveyard too. I guarantee you they will be out of business soon and rightfully so, it's their own fault. read more

Used to be an okay place. I think there might be new owners now and the vibe of the place has gotten a bit seedier...

About a average looking Sports Bar on the border of where Suburbia meets the city of chicago. There was nothing special about the bear here and there was not much to choose from. They have a brewery that's across the street that's much more unique and had some of the same bear that this bar hand. At least they have big garage doors they allow big openings for fresh air in warm months read more

Great specials all week. The burger was good, beer was cold and cheap. I will be back! Great atmosphere, lots of TVs

Decent food. Love the garlic and honey dressing. Comes with a chicken sandwich. A bit pricy. read more

Great place to chill for a few beers and food. Food is amazing. Inexpensive in this current market. Seems like good people run the show. Sal is one on them. Solid. read more

just tried the new brunch menu! I got the breakfast burger and it was sooo good! Cant wait to go back for the French toast! Loved the drink specials and the Irish coffee hit the spot. I always feel very welcome at Coach's and Love the neighborhood feel! Maggie Ryan read more

First time ordering here. Delivery thru grub hub. Our food came fast but came incorrectly! We ordered a hangover cheeseburger, salad and wings. Given the option for 2 different flavors of wings and we got the whisky bbq wings that didn't seemed fried at all and sweet chili sauce on the side. Who dips bbq wings in chili sauce???? The burger had NO EGG, no cheese and no aioli! It was cooked well. The fries weren't bad and the salad was decent. When I called to mention our order was wrong I was told the manager doesn't come in until 6pm and to call back. Really??? How bout take my name and number and CALL ME!! Ridiculous!! read more

I ordered the steak and parmesan fries. The steak was just ok, but the fries were lying in a pool of butter at the bottom of the plate. The server stated this was normal and couldn't care less about my displeasure! I've ordered this same meal over the last few years, when staying at this hotel, and it's never been this bad. I would leave zero stars if I could! read more

Great place! Elise make great Long Islands (spelled her name wrong before) Good food and daily specials too read more

Ordered from coach's for the first time tonight and was definitely glad that I did! I got an order of their blackened cod fish tacos, and they were fantastic. The fish was cooked nicely, there was a sriracha aioli which gave a little heat, alongside a very fresh and clean tasting slaw with a mango salsa on top. There was also a side of Spanish rice with it which was nothing special. I will order the fish tacos again in the future! read more

Went here with some lady friends last night and had a great time! It's your typical sports bar but the food was actually pretty good. We had an order of truffle fries ($4 I think) and they were phenomenal ! I almost didn't see them on the menu because they were under sides and not appetizers- but make a point of ordering them! We also got chips and salsa ($4.50) , The chips were pretty generic but the salsa was really good! They should bottle that stuff. We also had the appetizer sampler which had buffalo wings, cheese curds, more chips and salsa and really good onion rings. Everything was delicious! It was not my proudest dieting moment but it all went great with our beers. Our server took great care of us and kept the cold ones coming. Even though I'm not really a sports bar kinda person - I will definitely be coming back ! read more

Coach's had a great service and even better food. I had the bacon, cheese, and avocado sandwich. The Sandwich was light and filling and tasted fresh came with your choice of side I got curly fries. I liked the jalapeño cheese curds had a little kick. Thank you Elise! read more

Horrible service ...its a clicky place and the bartenders are so distracted by their friends or people they know. If you're a stranger good luck getting a drink.....I think the guy in charge that night finally made my drink...they better whip it into shape... read more

It's just another boring sports bar. It reminds me of the bars that dot suburban strip malls. It draws a good crowd of neighborhood people and the vibe seems friendly. The nachos we ordered were pretty bland and tasteless. I was really hoping for something cool and different in that space, but the whole sports bar thing just isn't for me. It would be a great place to watch a game with all of the TVs they have, but that's about it. Fits the neighborhood. read more

The food here is good I have a burger with lettuce /tomato onion it Was good fries were tasty.. it's a very cute set up! If your a coach you feel at home:) read more

We ordered for delivery, cuz ya know, quarantine. Also we didn't want to put on pants for pickup. I ordered the bbq burger and my other half got the Philly cheese steak. We didn't have high hopes for it being warm, but we were pleasantly surprised that it was. My burger, albeit soggy on the bottom, but transport, was amazing. The bbq sauce was tangy and delicious and the burger was cooked perfectly. However it definitely is not a first date burger! I had to eat that with a knife and fork! The hubs, who usually only describes everything that he eats as "good", no matter what it is said that he is really glad he did order it because it's the best Philly cheesesteak he has had in a really long time. We are looking forward to being able to leave the house and actually eat a meal out of our house, and this will be one of the first places we go! read more

Nice neighborhood bar, good food. Nice variety on menu. Friendly staff . Stop by, you will be back.

I've been meaning to come here for months and I finally had the chance last Sunday. Brought my son who had the bacon cheeseburger, I ordered the wings and the food was delicious. They had to have at least 20 large TVs so no problem watching the game from anywhere inside. read more

This is the cat's pajamas! The illest of all bars! Best! Great owners great staff great everything! You ain't cool unless you've been here!

A few places in this location have failed, but I really think Coach's has what it takes to succeed here. The food was a very pleasant surprise..... way better than your usual greasy bar food. All of the sandwiches are legit and surprisingly, the tacos are phenomenal! Beer selection could be bigger, but I'm sure they'll expand that as they find out what people like. Love that the have the doors/windows open to the street when it's nice out. To round it all out, the staff is very friendly! read more

The new owners have really brightened this place up. Menu is fantastic - lots of options to choose from and I love that they are kid friendly. Perfect place to go for lunch and dinner! Staff is super friendly and beer is cold. What more could you ask for? Its great to have a place like this right in the neighborhood. read more

Place is great. Food is unreal and the specials are solid. Servers are friendly and the establishment is immaculate.

Great addition to the neighborhood. Food is great. Owners and staff are committed to customer service. It's only been 2 wks., but the word's gotten out. Place is hopping! read more

There's this amazing, phenomenal, attentive, creative bartender who tends to everyone's needs. Everyone loves when she's behind the bar, she entertains the customers with her unheralded knowledge of music on the Touchtunes jukebox. She is the GOODEST ! Ask for Elise - she will be sure to make your experience a great one. (She sings along with music too). Coll's not so bad, either. read more

Went here for lunch today first time... what a nice space! I had the steak sandwich and soup combo (sold out of the soup I wanted but got a free upgrade to chili!) which was delicious. The steak was tender on a soft hoagie roll with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Good curly fries too! A ton of food for about $11. They appear to have daily specials that cater to a variety of different tastes read more

Don't say the bar closes at 2 and then have the bar-backs screaming at us to get out at 11:30. After we got served right before.

Nice olace for a night out. The food is fresh and delicious. Bar staff attentive. Give it a try, you will be back.

I loved the atmosphere and all the people in there were very friendly. I've been back several times and each time the food has been great. Quick service and hefty portions. I highly recommend this place. It's a nice addition to the neighborhood read more