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    Half Sour

    4.1 (404 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Nachos
    Leslie C.

    This is my favorite restaurant in Printer's Row! I have been here several times and everything is amazing. I bring friends and family here and everyone loves it. Lunch, dinner, cocktails, brunch...you name it, they do it, and they do it well. Everything is made from scratch and top quality. They do everything so well. They have homemade donuts on weekends and flavors change. They make their own bagels too and they are the best. Everything is made in house, including their meats. The corned beef is so good and I love their Rueben. The cocktails are fantastic! I love the Me espresso so much. It's an espresso martini but creamier and better and prettier. They also have wonderful THC and CBD drinks that a taste great. They have delicious lemonades, mocktails, and coffees too. I love their hero cold brew with simple syrup. The food is phenomenal. I have tried so many things and I plan on trying the entire menu. I have thoroughly enjoyed the latkes, black bean burger, steak, French fries, Caesar salad, breakfast bagel sandwich, and more. I love their homemade ranch dressing. The chilaquiles are my favorite brunch item and I top it with steak and it's so tender. The nachos are so delicious and their homemade nacho cheese is stellar. Excellent service!!!!! Everyone who works here is very kind and attentive. Dottie, Grace, and Nicole have taken such great care of me. Indoor and outdoor seating. You can seat yourself, which is very nice. The vibe and atmosphere are so good. Relaxing, positive vibes and lots of seating. It's a fun place to watch sporting events on TV too. I can't say enough about this place. It's my absolute favorite and I love being a regular here.

    The Jeremy  - a twist on the Reuben
    Barbara L. A.

    We sat down and Dari came to take our order as the kitchen was closing soon; the menu has appetizers to share [or not, if it's your favorite;) ] I had the Latkes and a cbd drink called Apple Pie by Marz : delicious! Then we had some cocktails while finishing eating. This venue had a wonderful, friendly and welcoming vibe - if I lived here it would probably become a favorite place to come in and chill! Everything went very well: Dari is such a lovely person!!! Thank you Half Sour for a great time :)

    Nachos!
    Ahmad O.

    We stepped into Half Sour for a quick meal before a movie and were seated right away. The waitress was great as well! I decided to get the nachos but they weren't my favorite. The nacho cheese was a little grainy which took away from the experience. But all my previous meals at Half Sour were faultless so I'll chalk this up to a bad pick. Beers are fire though!

    Triple XXX
    Monica M.

    Great place! Stopped in for dinner the other night and happy we did. The place has a great neighborhood bar vibe with lots of indoor and outdoor seating as well as at the bar. I ordered a spicy margarita and the bartender did a great job. For entrees I had the fried xxx sandwich. Huge portion, not overly spicy, very saucy and the fries are perfectly seasoned and delicious. My husband had the other chicken sandwich grilled, and it was a smaller portion but still very good- he loved the sauce on it. We had great service and the prices were fair. Great spot to hang!

    Nice long bar!
    Jim K.

    A nice bar and grill. You have the choice of a grilled or fried chicken sandwich as one of their main dishes. I opted for the grilled chicken and it was cooked perfectly. The bun was quite fresh and the french fries were quite good. They were nice and thin and crispy! The bar service was excellent. And, they had a very good draft brown beer!

    Elgin B.

    4.5 Stars - Half Sour, 755 S Clark St, Chicago, IL I was looking for a laid-back brunch spot in the South Loop, and Half Sour fit the bill perfectly. My sister, her friend, and I went on a Sunday afternoon. Despite being downtown, I found parking fairly easily on Clark--around $7 for paved parking, which isn't too bad for the area. The interior has a casual, slightly divey feel--somewhere between polished and relaxed. No need to dress up; streetwear is just fine. Even the staff sported laid-back outfits with ripped jeans. The vibe was welcoming and unpretentious, with TVs showing various sports (captions included). We arrived around 2 p.m., so only the brunch menu was available--which worked out since I was craving breakfast food. Our server was sweet and helpful, quickly correcting a few small oversights. It was a slower time of day, so we had attentive service. I ordered the French toast, eggs, and breakfast potatoes. The French toast was especially memorable--soft like bread pudding, topped with strawberries, and served warm. I'll definitely return for that! Everything was seasoned exceptionally well--kudos to the kitchen. My sister had a waffle she thought was just okay, but her friend enjoyed the strawberry shortcake. We also tried both the hash browns and breakfast potatoes. While the potatoes were tasty, they included a few French fries, which felt a little out of place. The hash browns, however, were perfectly cooked and seasoned--they're what I'd recommend. As someone trying to cut back on caffeine, I appreciated the option of decaf coffee, served with cream and honey on the side. Overall, I'd give Half Sour a strong 4.5 out of 5. I'm curious to try their evening menu next time--if the flavor and seasoning carry over, it could be a five-star experience. If you're in the South Loop and craving brunch, Half Sour is definitely worth a visit .

    Drinks
    Shelby M.

    This was such a cute spot. Open seating so just take a table/chair when you walk in. We just got appetizers and drinks, but everything was great!! Would love to come back and try different drinks and entrees.

    Cheese Curds so good!
    Katrina M.

    I really like the menu options at this place. It's comfort deli food with some flare to it as well. The cheese curds were very good which I didn't expect them to stand out so much from other cheese curds but they did! The latkes were also great. We ordered them with the smoked salmon dip, but the dip seemed more of a tuna salad type than what I thought the smoked salmon would be. I also ordered the reuben which I did enjoy, but it was extremely peppery. The service was great, we were checked on at a good rate even though we were only one of few tables outside.

    Charred Wings
    Randy S.

    I. Love. Half. Sour. I've been to Half Sour a few times now and I can't stop raving about the service that I receive. The bartenders and waiters are both helpful and receptive to questions EACH TIME. I'm a Wing & Burger guy so I always get those two. I prefer my burgers Medium and my wings with a bit wellness to them...I'm never disappointed. The fries are the best role player that I can't say enough about. I'll never say no to a trip to Half Sour

    Nolan F.

    I ordered: Cheeseburger - Sharp American Cheese, Diced Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli, House Dill Pickles, Shredded Lettuce Brioche Bun It's a near perfect burger in its own right. The bread and burger as a whole holds well/doesn't crumble apart. The ingredients work well together as a flavor combination. So flavorful and juicy. The beef just needs to be seasoned! The fries are crispy, fluffy, and perfectly seasoned. Service was good. Lots of seating for small to medium groups.

    Salmon on house made bagels - Smoked Salmon Bagel
    Tiffany B.

    Happy to have this joint in my neighborhood. How often do you find bagels made in-house?! I wonder if they make the smoked salmon in house, because it absolutely seemed like it. Quality matzo ball soup also. Staff is friendly. Low key vibe.

    Cheese Curds
    Isabel W.

    Cheese curds are a must. Crispy, great portion and tastes so good!! was excited for their drinks, maybe we ordered wrong but the two we got were underwhelming (spill the tea and pickletini). Our friend's early wedding drink was good though

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    Pete W.

    Great burger! I was in Chicago for the week and found this place on my first night. Super chill and friendly place. Nice lighting and responsive staff. Unique menu items. Worth a visit!

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    Went here in 2023, great food great portions. Returned today and was very disappointed. Portions substantially smaller.

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    Ask the Community - Half Sour

    Do they still have the speakeasy down the basement?

    Good for brunch/football games?

    Absolutely! Not a sports bar but always play Bears' games with sound. Food is amazing!

    Does this restaurant offer gluten free options?

    Yes. GF bread

    What kind of restaurant is it?

    I feel like it's a cafe, they have a bit of everything. Most of the food could still fall under new American depending on how lenient your definition is.

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    (114 reviews)

    Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

    The Chicago food tour commences... First stop, drinks at Bisous! This cocktail bar was listed no…read more 39 on the top 50 bars in North America for 2025. It was no wonder when we arrived that there was a line out the door. We waited around 45 minutes, and the bouncer was a really nice fellow who kept track of the numbers and people at the door. Upon entering, we were immersed in a dimly lit retro-style lounge. It was quite loud inside and packed as we walked to our seats. The server was great at taking our orders and offering suggestions. I opted for the French 75, which featured sparkling wine and mixed gin, brandies, and citrus. The drink was delicious, but STRONG. I don't know what they put in the cocktails in America, but I am always finished after one drink. Needless to say, we were all struggling to finish our own drinks. My favourite touch was the coasters, I ended up keeping all of them so that I can reuse them at my galentines event next year. The 'bisous' with the kiss on the other side is a perfect touch! I think the drinks are fairly priced for USD. I would love to return someday to try other drinks and bar bites, and also try their sister bar, Sparrow.

    My boyfriend and I were visiting Chicago (from Las Vegas) 2 weeks ago, and were very excited to…read morecheck out Bisous, as it looked nice inside and had good reviews. Imagine my shock when we didn't even make it past the bouncer because he was so rude, AS OTHER RECENT REVIEWS HAVE MENTIONED AS WELL! We had dinner nearby and walked to Bisous after, and saw there was a line of 5 or 6 people outside. We expected this as we knew Bisous is a first come, first serve bar. We were curious what the wait time would look like, so we approached the front door to ask a host or employee inside (we assumed there'd be a desk with an employee working it who could give us a wait time). We had no problem waiting, just wanted to see how long they estimated it would be! Before we could even fully open the door, the bouncer swung the door open from the other side and hit me with the door. I stumbled back a few steps and he looked at us and said, and I quote, "What do you want?". I laughed at first because I thought he was joking and putting on a tough guy act. He was not. We quickly explained we just wanted to see what the wait time was, and he said "don't you see there's a line outside?" We said yes, and explained we just wanted to know a rough estimated wait time. He just blankly stared at us while ushering us out. Both my boyfriend and I have worked in customer-service roles for a very, very long time. This encounter was not only extremely rude and unprofessional, but he also hit me hard enough with the door to send me stumbling back, and then said nothing about it and continued to address us in a tone that was nothing less than annoyed and irritated. We didn't end up going inside because that encounter left such a bad taste in our mouths. I don't believe in spending my money at establishments that don't treat their customers with the bare minimum respect they deserve! Bummed we didn't get to experience it, as I'm sure it was lovely inside and I can only hope the rest of the employees were much more kind and accommodating, or at least able to answer a simple question. Fire your "bouncer" (??) and hire someone with some basic customer service and communication skills!!

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    Andersonville, Edgewater

    New favorite cocktail bar in the city!!…read more It's the perfect spot for a winter night-- the bar has moody lighting, an outdoor fireplace, and phenomenal cocktails. We tried a couple of drinks and our favorites were the espresso martini and the n/a garden smash. The espresso martini is a must order! It's clear and made with chocolate and a coffee foam. We got to speak with the beverage manager Alex and he told us all about how they make all of their syrups and juices in house, the drinks do not contain any major allergens, and many of them have no added sugar. You can tell that eveyone here is very proud of what they do!

    So... I'd parked my scooter on my way to Elixir, and couldn't help but notice The Nook as I was…read morewalking towards the entrance. After my drink next door, I would be remiss if I didn't stop in. What I got was one of the more unique and interesting cocktails I'd tried! It was the Sick Day, and while I don't command the English language or my palate enough to do it justice, I can tell you that it was definitely a great sipper. The absinthe mist, despite being just that, has a way of doing that. I want to give some credit to the service. While the bar was shorthanded at the time, the barman on duty did his very best as a one-man show. Can't fault them too much, someone calls out sick last minute, and that's that. However, if there is something I can hold against them it's the heat! I'm not sure why, but the upon coming in, the place was HOT! After settling in, it became more bearable, but this is the kind of thing that sometimes persuades me to leave before I order anything.

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    Near North Side

    Went here with a group of six friends after dinner for cocktails and absolutely loved the vibe! The…read morepresentation of the mocktails was so creative and beautiful. While the mocktail options were limited, they had a great variety of cocktails to choose from. Since it was Valentine's week, there was a violinist going table to table playing songs, which added such a romantic and classy touch to the evening. The ambiance overall was amazing -- stylish, fun, and perfect for pictures. Even the ladies' room and certain corners of the bar were great for photos! Definitely a spot I would go back to again. Service was good, well served

    I came here to take a floral class and it was an amazing experience! I've been to their location on…read moreDivision and this location is absolutely lovely. It feels like an Alice and Wonderland speakeasy. Beautiful lush velvet seating, gorgeous floral art on the walls, charming chandeliers with the sexiest mood lighting and a really cool area where the floral class took place. It's a vibe. Service was meh. I didn't love seating at the bar for 20 minutes and not provided water or asked if I wanted a drink. Ah well. An excuse to not drink and save money I guess. Food is fine. I ordered truffle fries--nothing to write home about. Service was also spotty during my class. My server never brought what I requested. The stars are specifically for the floral class which was amazing! The instructor was absolutely fantastic and so informative. We were able to pick out stems and make a lovely arrangement. I also loved that they helped us wrap the bouquet professionally to gift if we wanted it. Fantastic! 5 stars and the instructor made this experience. There was another staff member there that tried to organize everything and made sure we had a good time and I appreciate that. I would return only to participate in the class.

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