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I came here on a Saturday around 5pm ,and there was decent crowd dining and drinking. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with sauce on the side. I normally don't like my sandwich drenched with sauce so I ordered it that way. The sandwich took quite a while to come out and the chicken ended up being very dry and charred. You can see from the picture that it looked pretty dry. I would have normally sent it back, but we were heading on a boat tour and I did not know when I was going to eat next. I later told our server about the dry chicken, and to let the cook know. Overall, the service was good and our server made sure my drink was filled. I hope this is an off day for the cook, but the chicken should not have left the kitchen. I am not the best person to grill meat, but I can tell the chicken was very dry when it was served. I am giving a rating of one star for food, and the service will bring it up to two stars. I'll try to come by the next time I am in town to give it another try.
Not half bad at all... South Loop of Chicago is Half Sour, a very cute cozy spot that has both inside and outside seating if you prefer the more quieter scene. Yes the inside can get loud especially during game time as I found out my Steak Nacho won't come with pickled jalapeños ;( as they recover from the weekend festivities. Jackie K ordered Cajun fries which is seasoned and drizzled with hot honey and a side of garlic aioli which paired it perfectly and as I do t really drink made me really want a beverage lol! Kids menu and a great specials and brunch menu as well. Service is nice and friendly though they don't split check we figured it out thank you Kyra K and the suggestion thank you Terry K as they have so much options in this lovely city. Thank you!
Came here with friends for brunch after playing pickleball at Grant Park for a couple hours. I have heard great things about this place so I was excited to come here. They only had brunch items available when I came here on Sunday around 1:30pm which was totally fine since I was in the mood for some eggs and hash. I ordered the rosemary hash which was really just two eggs on top of crispy hash with some garlic aioli sauce drizzled on top. I could not taste the rosemary but you can see there's a piece of rosemary on top of the dish. Service was quick and easy as we were able to view the menu via QR code then someone took our order. The place is a decent size with a ton of seating inside and some patio seating. We ordered an ice cream sundae to share because we were so hot from pickleball. Overall, it's a decent place to chill with friends regardless of occasion.
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.
Came here after an architectural boat tour because it was walking distance and had a meal with a large party. Our server was so pleasant and they answered all my questions, gave suggestions and overall had a glowing personality. I will say, I am an AVID pickle lover. I don't normally like half sours but these were so good!! A friend offered the table part of hers and I had to get my own. We shared the steak and frites; the steak and chimichurri lacked flavor and the fries were nothing to call home about. Delish THC drinks were available which I am always surprised to see (country gal) but it is a great option for someone who doesn't want to drink but wants to feel the vibe. Some people in my group had allergies and were vegetarian and they didnt find anything they could eat as a meal, so I felt bad for that. Can't please everyone and they had a lot of food restrictions, so not sure I can place blame on the restaurant for that. I'm not in the area so we probably won't be back but it was a quick and easy spot to grab a bite. Attached is our receipt (which they don't split, so be aware!) for pricing as needed.
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 :)
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!
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!
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!
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 .
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.
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.
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
6 years ago
Was in the neighborhood and just wanted a good cocktail and some quick food. I headed to first draft (because I'm familiar with them). I had never been to Half Sour or head much of it. However when first draft was book to indoor capacity we called to check Half sour. It's so hard to know what places are open for indoor dining. They had one seat available by the open window. Yes it was a bit cold however they had a heater and warm drink options. We tried different drinks, my favorite was the ginger infused vodka. We tried the Buffalo wings and the lox bagel. Both were amazing. Jason I believe was our server and he was great. read more
Came for the stand up in the basement (every Thursday night - definitely check it out). But I grabbed dinner with my friends first. I got the Reuben which is super burnt and had the tiniest portion of fries. My friend's Reuben was also super burnt. My other friend's chicken sandwich was essentially a fried chicken briquette. Very sad. Stomach hurt after eating the inside of the sandwich (left out the burnt bread). Service was good, but this meal was definitely not worth the price (paid ~$25 for this sandwich+tip/tax). Very sad. read more
Don't know what sparked me wanting to come here so bad, but it's been on my list for so long. I ordered the Pastrami sandwich with fries and got some half sours. The Pastrami sandwich was 50/50 for me. The pastrami was flavored well and hefty in the amount given, however the soggy bun ruined it for me. I knew it was gonna get soggy, but as soon as I picked it up it was falling apart. I ended up just eating the meat and leaving the bun on the side because it was too gross to eat. The half sours were alright, I don't think I'd order them if I returned. I would have liked it if there were some in my sandwich. In addition, I ordered a beer and it was lukewarm-ish - not warm, but not cold. read more
3 years ago
The staff is wonderful, the food is amazing, and 1/2 price wine/Prosecco on Sundays. I recommend the pasta, chicken sandwich and the wings. read more
My favorite local spot with a variety of food options ranging from meat eater to full on vegan! Every drink I've tried has been incredible and I absolutely adore the staff who is always so kind! I love their patio with the twinkle lights at night and there's even a whole other bar room that you likely didn't know was there. they have a super chill atmosphere and it's definitely a great place to meet friends! read more
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Half Sour= half servings? This was how the shrimp scampi arrived. Our table was hysterical. We asked the waiter where the other half of this $18 entree was and he looked embarrassed, asking if I wanted bread. A basket of sour dough toast arrived, for which I was charged an extra $2. Very disappointing! read more
Damn good burger! I wanted a classic cheeseburger so badly, but the Swiss Miss Burger caught my eye. I was so conflicted, but I decided to just go for it. And I was glad I did! The combination of the Swiss, aioli, arugula, onions and bacon all paired so well together. It was super juicy without being greasy. Overall, a solid burger. I can't wait to try the regular cheeseburger now! read more
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Oh my goodness this place was amazing! Went out for a casual dinner and was not expecting this amazing meal! Everything was absolutely delicious and tasted so fresh. I cannot wait to go back when I'm in Chicago for work again. We had the fried artichokes, the hummus, the wings and the burrata toast. Let me start by saying that the hummus came with this delicious fried bread, they were like chips that we dipped into the hummus and this might have been my favorite part of the meal. Then the fried artichoke was so flavorful. The burrata toast came with a layer of jelly on the bottom that balanced out perfectly with the BURRATA cheese on top, actually this might've been my favorite part of the meal. The wings again were delicious. And I ordered a brisket French dip sandwich that I could not finish after eating all my appetizers. I brought the sandwich with me to work the next day, warmed it all up and it still tasted so good. From the outside this place looks like a cute little bar but when you come inside sit down and look at the menu it is pretty extensive and everything was delicious. read more
4 years ago
Crazy good! Awesome sandwiches. Honestly I'm so happy I discover this place I went there yesterday with a buddy of mine order six dishes off the menu but everything was really good! They don't just have basic sandwiches each one has a special sauce or a garlic aïoli or a Serano aïoli. That means I actually took time to think about these. We had the cheese curds which were really good served with ranch and this kind of sweet spicy sauce Also the cheeseburger the chicken BLT the turkey Rachel. The fries are really good also Play the outdoor seating to go with your dog also read more
Casual place, and we were able to find a table for 6 on a Sunday brunch easily. Huge brunch menu with a super good variety too. I split the breakfast burrito and potatoes and a lemon poppyseed donut. Everything was great! The burrito was a bit different than what it said it would come with on the menu, but I still enjoyed whatever I got! Donut was a cake donut with great lemon flavor. Everybody else liked their meal too. read more
Came here on a Sunday late afternoon with a group of friends. When we walked in, they let us know they just had a small kitchen fire so they wouldn't be serving food for another 30 minutes or so, which was totally fine with us. Our waitress let us know they have half off bottles of wine and champagne on Sundays, so we started with two bottles of their prosecco and a little carafe of orange juice. We were sitting and chatting, and our waitress brought us some complimentary donuts while we waited for the kitchen to re-open. They do different donuts every week, and these were so delicious! They were gone within minutes. When the kitchen was back open, we decided to order some half sour pickles to start with. These truly are half sour pickles, and I wasn't a huge fan of them, as I like my pickles very pickled. For our main entrees I ordered the burger (with no onions), and my boyfriend ordered the chicken sandwich. My burger was super good and full of flavor. It had two decent size pattys with cheese, pickles, and their special sauce. My only complaint is that the bottom bun got so soggy that it was falling apart and made it very messy to eat. It also came with fries that were very good. My boyfriends chicken sandwich looked good, but it definitely lacked flavor. They said they hand bread it in house, so I was thinking it would be super good, but I was a bit disappointed. Everyone else in our party seemed to like their meals (steak frites and pastrami sandwich). Overall, I really liked this place and would definitely come back if I am ever in the area. The service was great, and I was pleased with my food selection. I would also highly recommend their donuts!! read more
5 years ago
Actually visited this location for "Tight Ship" comedy show, great entertainment/comedians. The restaurant itself is very cozy, and friendly staff. I would come again to dine! read more
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We live very close to Half Sour and have been a couple times for dinner and many times for brunch. I think of Half Sour as "ol' reliable." The service is good, the prices are reasonable, and the food has always been tasty. I would recommend Half Sour for a casual dinner and certainly for brunch! read more
This was a nice find! They had several vegetarian options to chose from. The latkes (potatoes pancakes) were very flavorful and crispy and the cauliflower was very good too. The cauliflower is a whole head of cauliflower so it would be something worth sharing unless you're very hungry. read more
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This place is one of the coolest restaurants in my neighborhood and I had always wanted to try it out. My chance came last Sunday evening. We came around 5PM and I did not expect to find a spot but got lucky, bagged the last spot in the outdoor seating area. First thoughts - place has got some good vibes! Staff was extremely friendly, making sure were were comfortable with the baby and everything. As a new mom, I cannot stress how much being welcomed with a bulky stroller in a narrow seating area means. This was not meant to be a dinner date, more like a snack date. My husband got one of their rotating sour beers and I got one of their popular cocktails - I just can't remember the name and can't find it on the online menu. Sorry! And with that we got the Salmon Dip - quantity was great, the chips were were warm and crunchy and just enough chewy and the dip was very well made. Have to visit now to try out more of their brunch and dinner items. read more
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Decided to give this place a shot. We split the cheeseburger and fries which was pretty tasty! Originally walking into the place looked packed and we didn't think we would have a spot but they showed us to the other side of the restaurant which was completely dead. Maybe two other tables max. The atmosphere was like a 180 change. Nobody at the bar and just didn't seem as lively which turned into more of a diner setting to me and almost felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Originally I think they forgot we were back there and then ended up checking on us several times asking if we were ok or needed anything. But the staff didn't really coordinate who was coming so we had multiple people checking on us. Quick service overall though and tasty food. read more
3 years ago
The food was good but nothing very special to me. I tried the pizza bagel and I enjoyed it. It's a nice little place that's good for a casual brunch and the service was great. I would come back here, it just it just isn't a place that really sticks out to me. read more
8 years ago
I have a love for bagels, cream cheese and cured fish and I appreciate handcrafted bagels and quality ingredients. Half Sour is only a few blocks from me so I've been wanting to try, specifically, their bagels and lox. I came in by myself on a weekday afternoon for a late lunch and there were only 2 other tables occupied in the restaurant. I ordered their lox and bagel and half sour pickles. Ten minutes later, I was told that they did not have any pickles ready because they came out too salty. I appreciate that they don't want to serve food that isn't prepared correctly, but I just think it's ironic that their name is Half Sour and they messed up their half sour pickle batch and didn't have any left. Another ten minutes later, they finally brought out my order. The bagel was untoasted, so I'm not sure why it took 20 minutes for it to come out. It was quite small in size and pretty thin, the exterior was soft with no crispness and the interior was chewy. The amount of everything seasoning was not enough. From the side, you can't even tell it was an everything bagel. There wasn't enough cream cheese schmear and it was too dry. The amount of cream cheese spread was so thin that you can see through it and it curdled up on the bagel since it was too dry and not enough used. The lox was good, but also a very small amount. So it took about 20 minutes to serve an untoasted mediocre bagel with barely any cream cheese and they were out of half sour pickles. I was told they make their bagels in house. Maybe they need to do more quality control. I don't recommend their bagels or cream cheese. It was a very disappointing meal. There are some amazing bagel shops up north with the same price point. I won't be back. read more
The idea of a Jewish style deli intrigues me, and I was especially looking forward to trying this restaurant, but ultimately wasn't that impressed. I ordered the corned beef with their signature purple mustard. While the mustard was photographable, it was a bit too intense, and unfortunately the meat was bland. Not the salty goodness I expect from my deli meat. They make their own shrubs - drinking vinegars, which are so hot right now, so I was really excited to try this offering of theirs. In the end, meh. It was too sweet. We also shared the ginger lemonade - also fine, but not that impressive. I forgot what my friend ordered, but I also don't think she was that impressed. Service was good, but didn't quite make up for the lackluster food. $41 for two mains and two non-alcoholic drinks, tax and tip. read more
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755 S Clark St
Chicago, IL 60605
Printer's Row, South Loop
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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!
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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