We tried pre opera drinks and bites at Good Funk on Wacker and overall it was a blah experience. The wine selection was interesting, the food was average, at best. We didn't especially enjoy the atmosphere (sadly we were seated at the bar next to some douche dude bros) or the service. I doubt we will return. read more

My friend rented this out a few weeks ago to celebrate her 45th. It was the perfect spot for about 30 women to mingle, drink cocktails and eat delicious food (compliments of Beaknik). I helped her choose the menu using both Yelp and some help from my bestie chatgpt and came up with the following: 7 Passed Apps: * Mini Truffle Beef Wellington (black truffle aioli) * Short Rib & Brie Slider (Aleppo BBQ, arugula, tomato jam) * Chicken Kebab (harissa-marinated chicken, tahini labneh) * Salmon Taco (avocado, mojo rojo, cilantro) * Mushroom Croquette (black truffle aioli) * Halloumi Skewer (tomato & quince jam, za'atar) * Mini Crab Cake (lemon aioli, herb salad) 1 Stationary Grazing Item: * Mezze Trio (tahini hummus, beet tahini w/ goat cheese, tzatziki, grilled pita & crudité) ---- It ended up being the perfect amount of food- heavy enough to fill us for dinner, but also light enough that we didn't get too full and could stay out late and dance (at the request of the bday gal). They passed the appetizers, but once they passed them around a few times they put them on the bar which became one big grazing station. The drinks were great as well and they even did a signature cocktail in honor of my friend, which was quite strong (hello tequila). The bartender and other staff were super friendly and knew many of us by name after a few hours. It was the perfect cozy spot for this amount of people and I'd love to look into using it again for a similar type of party...or just stopping in for a cocktail! read more

Good Funk was the kind of unexpected gem that completely transforms an ordinary night--exactly what I needed while on a business trip in Chicago, the night before my birthday. I wanted nothing more than to ring in year 45 with a great glass of natural wine... and I walked out having had a 7-glass flight and one of the most memorable evenings of the trip. The bartenders deserve their own star. They weren't just knowledgeable--they were genuinely fun to talk to, the kind of people who make you feel like you've been coming there for years. We went from discussing funky wine profiles to diving deep into '80s horror films, which is absolutely my idea of a perfect tangent. Their enthusiasm and curiosity made the whole experience feel personal and spontaneous. As for the wine: unique, surprising, and delicious, even the pours I didn't expect to enjoy. Good Funk leans into exploration in the best way--nothing feels generic or predictable. Every glass had its own personality, and the flight felt like a curated adventure rather than a lineup. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, stylish without being pretentious, and perfect for either a solo wind-down or a lively night out. It's the kind of place that encourages you to linger, taste one more thing, have one more conversation. Good Funk turned what could've been a quiet, forgettable evening into an unforgettable birthday-eve celebration. If you're in Chicago and love natural wine--or just love a spot with genuine heart--don't miss this place. read more

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Just your regular wine bar. Okay selection of wines. It was a lil hot inside, maybe need to improve the ventilation? Lil slow with service. Staff was busy chitchatting among themselves so. More on @thefoodblogie on insta. read more

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Very well lit and cute wine bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable on the different drinks available and taste profiles. Music is really good as well - I was able to hold a normal volume conversation with my friend:) (you'd be surprised how often thats not achievable haha) read more

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I loved this natural wine bar so I wrote a poem about it: In the morning, I jump out of bed, With coffee in hand and a plan in my head. The day's looking bright, and I know I'm not sunk Cause tonight I'm unwindin' at ChiTown's Good Funk! We had flights of red and white wines. Some were better than others but the bartender carefully explained each one. He knew most of the winemakers personally and made me excited to try everything. Alice Feiring, the natural wine enthusiast, would approve of The Funk. Also, bonus points because the snacks were fantastic. The hamachi had this delicious salsa with squid and other yummy stuff on it. And yet, behold the surprise runaway food revelation was the anchovy toast. They use anchovies prepared two ways. Much better than it sounds. If you're not afraid of funky wine, you shouldn't be afraid of anchovies. read more

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My friend met the owner Chris at this wine bar a year ago and he still remembered her after a year later. He was super accommodating and really chose great wines for us to share that fit the ambiance and the intention of socializing to catch up. He never rushed us to finish even when we stayed longer than expected and made our conversations more interesting. Love the space and would definitely come back! read more

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The atmosphere was nice but they didn't have much to offer I may try again but was disappointed.

Really unpleasant. Despite the 85+ degree weather outside, they thought it a good idea to keep the AC off, the windows open, and light a bunch of candles. To make matters worse, when I tried fanning myself with the paper menu they asked me to stop because that was the only menu they had. I felt like they have an inferiority complex with Beatnik on the River, next door. When I arrived both employees said I must be looking for Beatnik and surely not this place. The seating area is minimal, which is fine because there were barely other patrons. Felt like the employees were mainly just listening to the conversation between me and my friend. Top that off, the wine menu was limited, not very good, and $20 a pop. I left feeling dizzy and ill from the heat and bad wine. Will not be returning. read more

Awful service!! Worst server/bartender experience we have ever had!!! Have lived in many cities and experienced many establishments Never have we had this strange experience read more

Possibly one of my favorite finds during my time in Chicago. This is a natural wine bar and I must say it was possibly the most aesthetically pleasing / wide variety offering wine bars I have been to yet. Our server was a gem and even made time to speak to me about some of our favorite wine brands/distributors - we talked about some of the best regions and he even allowed me to sample some wines I have never had or heard of. The prices for bottles were very good! You could get a beautiful skin-contact for anywhere between $40-100 and the particular one I chose was hands down delicious (Alexander & Maria Austrian 2021). read more

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Dropped in after having brunch at Beatnik. This is actually in the same space at beatnik behind one of the curtains or you can walk out and walk back in lol. It's a cute vibe in here. Sat at the bar and ordered the espresso martini and my friend had an orange wine. Her wine was yummy and so was my martini. I had a very sweet tooth and was able to order from Beatnik's dessert menu. Overall nice experience! read more

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Stopped in for an after work drink and snack and the space is small, but very pretty inside. The natural wine menu is good, but I wish there were more by the glass options. We had exceptional service and they allowed us to taste before they poured full glasses which was great with unfamiliar wines. We tried four different wines and all were really good. The chicken liver pate was tasty (and they gave us enough bread from the start!) and we also enjoyed the jamon flatbread as well. We were busy chatting that I forgot to take photos, but the food is also beautifully presented. I look forward to making it part of my after work routine! read more

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Well, the bartender "Griffin B" (6/22 @ 6:13pm) was extremely rude! We were not seated at a table, and i asked to separate our check because we were three different individuals who ordered separately and he said "he couldn't separate the checks" hmm yea you can! The bartender previous to him was great and i would have enjoyed this wine bar if it wasn't for "griffin." Definitely not coming back. read more

This was the most horrible experience. The bar tender was SO RUDE. asked for a different drink and said I'd pay for my drink and he got SO mad and threw the drink and walked away and was throwing a fit. Legit the weirdest experience ever. Lived in multiple cities and this was the weirdest thing. Horrible read more

Nice vibe and the bartender made helpful explanations and suggestions about the wine selection.

I wish I could have loved the experience but unfortunately our bartender, Chris, was an absolute creep. The food and drinks were amazing, but he ruined the place for us. He was immediately flirty with one of my friends, which could be fine, but he went way too far in it. She had continued him to make us shots and when he came over he commented on the fact that he could see her "lacy undwear." She attempted to shut down the conversation as it was making her uncomfortable but he doubled down and said that he would love if she took her pants off so he could see them better. We were all astonished and she was very uncomfortable. Even hours later shes talking about how uncomfortable she was and is constantly readjusting her outfit to make sure that her underwear is not showing. She was wearing a very tasteful outfit and was not seeking any attention with what she was wearing. Im incredibly dissapointed in this experience. read more

GoodFunk had been on my list for months, so I was excited when I realized we had some time before another reservation to stop in here for the first time. Most of the seating at GoodFunk is centralized at the bar. I wouldn't recommend this bar for a large group. I think it is better for a date/with one other person or solo. There are a few light food options on the menu, but this place would be more ideal for pre/post dinner drinks. Once we took our seats at the bar, we were immediately welcomed by the bartender. Once we made our wine selections, the bartender let us each try samples of the wine before fully committing to the wine we selected. I've only ever had a handful of orange wines in general, so I took the opportunity to try one of the orange wines from their menu. I really loved the one I picked. We also ordered the steak tartare. The steak tartare was good, but I wished it came with a couple more slices of the bread. It came with 4 small pieces, but we were definitely scooping up the rest of the tartare with a fork. After my husband had his first one, he ordered an old fashioned. I also tried a sip of his old fashioned and really enjoyed it. The wine selection, ambiance, and service are all a winning combination at GoodFunk. read more

I consider myself pretty well versed in wine, whether it be a perfectly chilled glass of Rose on a summer rooftop or a full-bodied Cabernet to counter winter's chill. I know what I like and am always thrilled to make a new discovery. I had high hopes for GoodFunk wine bar. While it is easy to get behind the concept -- small-production wines at an accessible price point -- I found that for me personally the execution fell flat. I came into the experience expecting an establishment more on par with Bin 36 wine bar/restaurant (once a Marina City stalwart that is now sadly closed) that featured a casual tasting room format and offered more than 50 wines by the glass. The menu of wines by the glass was relatively edited, almost to the point of being stinting. There were only about 4 white wines by the glass to choose from and 5 reds on my visit. Perhaps my experience would have been different had I opted for a wine flight, but I did not feel up for going that route on this visit, especially with the wine flight clocking in at $38 for three three-oz. pours and $58 for five three-oz. pours. Now, I don't mind spending for a stellar glass or bottle of wine, but this pricing seemed more in line with a seated dinner, not an ostensible casual tasting at the bar. The white wine I ordered (after sampling one that was frankly "art-opening" wine) was nothing that blew me out of the water. From an aesthetic perspective, the rickety candles in holders, with estate sale dishware accenting the space was a puzzling design choice. One wrong move with my elbow and the fire department would have to be called. The music was fairly high volume, at least on my visit, making it hard to carry on a conversation. I'm a wine enthusiast and am all for making it less stuffy and more approachable but sadly my experience here missed the mark. With so many excellent wine bars (Bar Ramone, Pops for Champagne, and Enolo are just a few that come to mind), as well as places in this area to get one's after-work drink on cheaply if that's your jam, it is with reservation that I recommend GoodFunk. read more

Wow. I loved this place. Starting with the ambiance a what a cool vibe. The decor was modern chic with some funk - definitely had a cool aesthetic. We didn't try food, but the alcohol that was recommended for us based on our preferences were amazing. But the service. That's the reason I'd come back here. Evan is a gem. He walked us through the concept of natural wine, explained to us what he'd recommend based on preferences, and even took us on a tour of their neighboring restaurant Beatnik. He was so kind and such a special human read more

So so glad I discovered this hidden gem!! I am always wanting more cute wine bars in Chicago and this is certainly not one to miss. We started with a glass of red, which the bartender was great at recommending. Then, we got the white flight which the bartender customized for each of us! My favorite was a white that smelled and almost tasted like movie theater popcorn (sounds crazy but so good!). There was also a super unique white wine that tasted like an IPA! For food, we started with the salmon crudo. It was absolutely delicious. Some of the best smoked salmon I've had. We also tried the cheese board. The fruits and jam were not the best but the cheeses were great. My favorite cheese actually happened to be a cheddar from Wisconsin. It's such a beautiful and fun atmosphere and the service is amazing! I can't wait to come back. read more

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This place honestly is super cool. I was able to try so many different types of wines and learn about all of them at the same time. The service was incredible and employees really knew what they were talking about. The margarita flavored wine was my favorite! This is all coming from someone who hasn't been able to appreciate the true taste of wine yet cuz I'm too young :) read more

Came here for happy hour-turned-dinner. They don't take reservations and there's not a lot of seats, so be prepared to wait or come early. I had the natural orange wine, which I really liked, and then we shared the cheese plate, veggie flatbread, and fries. None of the food was super exciting, but the ambiance was unique and the service was good. read more

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I've come to GoodFunk a decent number of times, and it's always a great experience. Coming here was my first exposure to natural wines, and they're a fun change of pace from my usual varietals. The food menu recently changed including three different small bites which I tried at my most recent visit (all three were delicious!) and an updated cheese board that had an amazing sheep's milk brie. The bartenders are all awesome, and also make great classic cocktails - I had the best old fashioned I've ever had here. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

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Ahh! Remember this used to be Cafe Bonhomme? This is from the Bonhomme Group the hospitality company behind popular spots like neighboring sister restaurant Beatnik on the River, Michelin-starred Porto and Spanish restaurant and sherry bar Mama Delia. The drinks and food averages $15-20 and up. read more

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I wish I was coming here with better things to say. The good: the ambiance was great. The decor was inspired and creative with curious touches here and there that showcased this spot's personality. The not so good: strangely, the wine. For a spot that is focused on wine, I thought the wines we tasted fell flat. I ordered a Grenache that was over-chilled for some reason. It's possible that I don't have an affinity for natural wines, so I recommend you try it and figure out for yourself. Also not so good: the food took a little too long to come out. We only ordered two appetizers, one of which was a raw dish. Said dish could have also used more bread to go with it. Go here for a happy hour with romantic decor, different wines, cute patio read more

Came with a group of friends to try out natural wine. Our waiter was great and suggested picking a few bottles for us to try. It was our own curated wine flight. It's a small space and they don't take reservations, so make sure to come at an off time if u have a bigger group read more

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This is a great place to meet up after work or to share a bottle with friends. The waitstaff were very down to earth and try their best to pair up with everyone's preference. The only downside is the amount of seating available. When it's crowded, then there's only standing room at a few tables. read more

New bar that opened up in the last 6 months. Really cool ~vibey~ interior going for a Spanish/Portuguese vibe. Its a perfect date spot but it's a little pricy ( more than $15 per glass of wine) but the wine is great, they do big pours, and the bartender gave great recommendations. They have an assortment of snacks (charcuterie, pate, etc) but these are also kind pricey. We opted for the shishito peppers and they were pretty good! Would def come back for a happy hour' read more

*Food* Great *Ambiance* Great *Service* MEH, bordering on bad. I've been in the industry my entire life and been working in wine for 10+ years. When a customer asks about a bottle and you don't have it available, or can't speak to it, you need to be attentive when providing other alternatives. The staff was all too unconcerned to check in on my visit to see how I was liking what I ended up with. Probably not coming back unless Im dragged. read more

GoodFunk is an all natural wine bar with a very cozy and inviting atmosphere. The bartenders are all very knowledgeable in natural wines and even curated the wine flight I ordered to my taste. Definitely a great after work, happy hour spot or a good place to grab drinks before a date night. read more

Umm can you say VIBES. This place has it all. Good wine, great snacks and....GOOD WINE. So many different wines to choose from. My gang and I decided to stick with whites (that chicago humidity hits different) If you're looking for food, Beatnik next door is the way to go. -Rylan read more

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I pass by GoodFunk often and am so glad I finally stopped in! The perfect place for after work drinks with the girls - the space is so pretty and the wine I tried was unique and delicious! Ordered the cheeseboard and the red wine flight, I also had wanted to try an orange wine but they were out so the server made a great recommendation of another similar wine. Everyone who worked here was super nice and helpful too! read more

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Natural wine bars are unique and so it seems there is little done to set themselves apart from other wine bars. GoodFunk is no different. They have a good selection of natural wines and a normal ambiance for such a wine bar. I found it lacking in decor and originality but hey, there's wine. read more

A fun cute little wine bar. Went on a Wednesday night when it wasn't too busy. Got the flight of reds, I loved that they asked your preference first and then catered the flight to you. The ambiance was great but I can see the place getting a little packed on a Friday or Saturday night. read more

We were so so looking forward to coming here and will try again another time (though I will call in advance). We were turned away because a private party was extended past its set end time multiple times and the guests having the private party were rude to us, despite being the reason for the inconvenience. read more

Griffin and Chris behind the bar were great. They made us out-of-towners feel welcomed. Very knowledgeable and friendly, so if you love natural wines, this place will not disappoint. Absolutely will return again. read more

Pretty good food, great unique atmosphere. Kind of pricey as it's shared plates and you need a handful to be full.

The atmosphere was great! Big variety of natural wines to choose from. The server was very helpful and the service was spectacular!

Please go check this place out! Amazing wines excellent service and great ambience! Special shout out to Alex K behind the bar for his excellent hospitality! Will definitely be back. read more