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    Happy Medium

    4.4 (134 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Kristie L.

    Chopped cheese was amazing! Have heard great things about the rest of the menu. Service was so friendly and sweet. Cocktails were well-made and not too sweet. Loved the disco balls and Christmas lights on the ceiling.

    Alex S.

    Unique cocktail drinks. I love the laid back, chill vibes of this place. It can be pretty crowded on the weekends (maybe because everyone knows that they have good cocktails!) For a while they had "99 problems" which was a Thai iced tea with banana cocktail or something like that and I wanted to try it, but never made it to this place. When I did, it's already gone! Argh!!! This is one problem that I really wanted to have but never gotten.

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    Michelle F.

    Walked in on a Friday afternoon to order food to go. I looked at the menu ahead of time and and choose my items- unfortunately I didn't have a chance to place an order beforehand. I highly recommend you do so if ordering takeout. I ordered the: Chicken Tortilla soup- just ok Philly Style Roast pork sandwich served with broccolini - pork was delicious Pastrami pie- cheese forward and a bit greasy Curry fries added chicken- delicious Crispy mushrooms - fun The items above were all served with sauce on the side which was great! The takeout packaging was nicely done, I got home with no spills. The only issue I have with Happy Medium is the fact their site/media page states takeout available. They must not get takeout orders often because they don't have a waiting area. I awkwardly found myself sitting at the bar waiting for my food. A quick "we'll text when ready", "we'll find you when ready" " we'll bring it to you when ready" "please stand over there and we'll bring it to you when ready..." Etc .. It's a busy bar; and seats at the bar should be for those drinking not waiting for food. Am I right?! So yeah some instruction on where to wait for takeout orders would be wonderful. For them and us. For now 3 stars Ambiance: corner of Lincoln and 30th aka: loud

    Kelly W.

    No need to go to Taco Bell cantina for an alcoholic Baja blast freeze! Late night happy hour after 9 or 10pm as well

    Hazy IPA and the tiny espresso martini
    Jennifer C.

    Fun neighborhood spot with great prices and happy hour! We came on a Tues around 5 and it was packed. Even then we were greeted right when we walked in and the whole time service was great. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The space isn't huge but we were able to find a spot right away. They have happy hour from 4-6 mon through Thurs and 3-6 on Fri with both food and drink options. I got a hazy IPA for $6 and my partner got the mini version of their espresso martini for $7. Love that they use Saigon coffee since they're right next door. We didn't get food but it looked like they had some tasty options. Even drinks on their normal menu are very reasonably priced around $13 with some good brands of liquor. We'd definitely come back!

    Kaloni S.

    I've been wanting to try this cute little spot for happy hour and so glad I finally was able to go! The staff were so sweet and friendly. There was no wait, we were seated right away. There's bar seating and booth indoor and outdoor tables available. Parking is usually tricky in this area, but we got lucky with a spot right in front. Food/drink review: Buffalo sliders: (4/5) They were pretty tasty but the chicken was a little dry and super tiny. Kale salad/fries: (5/5) Surprisingly, the kale salad was delicious!! The perfect amount of dressing and no bitterness. The fries were super yummy and crispy. Hot dog: (3.5/5) It wasn't my favorite. The hot dog itself was juicy and flavorful but the toppings weren't my favorite. Baja blast slushee: (5/5) SO good and refreshing! Perfect drink for a nice hot day. The cups are also fun! Ward 8: (4/5) This was pretty tasty and more on the sweet side. I'd order it again. The zlatan: (4/5) This is basically just an old fashion. Definitely a strong sipping beverage! Cactus cooler: (3/5) It wasn't my favorite and the flavors weren't what I was expecting!

    Liz R.

    North Park casual restaurant/bar that is must to visit for happy hour! My gf and I came here for a night out, stopped here first for some dinner and drinks. They have lots of seating but they seem like they'd get full quickly depending on the day. We sat outside and got service quickly, very kind ladies too. I order the chicken buff lo sliders, a kale Caesar salad with fries, and had two cocktails. All on their happy hour menu ranging from 8-13 dollars! In my opinion a perfect meal Loved the food, loved the drinks and the vibe. North park is such a great place for drinks and chats and Happy Medium is my new fav too!

    Danielle M.

    Great drinks and happy hour menu! I had visited Happy Medium about a year ago for cocktails and really enjoyed them (try the bluegroni or one of the slushies). I returned to try the happy hour menu. I really enjoyed the old fashioned and tini dirty tini. For food, we tried the chicken parm sliders and the Chicago dog. All very tasty. The service was quick and friendly! It's a fun and lively atmosphere.

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    Chanel Y.

    Great service and great food! We stopped in here for the Christmas vibes and were not disappointed! A cute little bar on the corner that everyone should come check out! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area

    Alyssa N.

    If you're looking for a bar that serves food after 10pm on a night out, this is your place lol. My friends and I were so hungry on a Saturday night but didn't want to settle for a fast food place. This spot was close to the place we were staying. It's a cute little corner bar, funky decor and old movies playing. Very clean and they have a bathroom. Not too crowded - it's a sit and chit chat spot, not so much dance. We got fries and some of their boozie slushies. Fries were good. Their ranch is really good, and it was funny drinking out of the kiddy cups lol. Strong drinks!

    Bonnie Y.

    I visited for the first time for happy hour. I arrived at 3 so there's no issue finding a parking spot near by. The place is spacious and I liked the open air setting. My friend and I sat at the bar. The service provided by both staff (don't know their names) was friendly and helpful. I ordered a Tiny Spro-Tini. It's like an espresso martini. It's tiny but tasty. My friend got a margarita. It looked like many people ordered a pitcher of margarita. We also ordered buffalo chicken sliders and kale Caesar salad and fries. The sliders were ok but i really liked the kale salad and fries. The price is reasonable for the portion size. I would go back again.

    Carlene W.

    We were just wandering the street for a bit and one of us said we should get a cocktail and enjoy the sun, a woman near us on the street recommended Happy Medium and said we had to try the pickle beer. Who were we to say no? The place is popular, with quite a few seating options and a welcoming, fun atmosphere. We were seated quickly and had a super fun waitress. We all shared the pickle beer, agreeing it probably wasn't a drink by itself beverage, but one we'd have with others. We also all had some great cocktails and the table shared the corn dogs. Not gluten free for me, but worth sneaking a single dangerous, delicious bite. We all left agreeing this would be a place we'd be coming back to.

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    Jennifer H.

    Came here for the first time which happened to also be their second year anniversary. So first off congrats on the continued success. I ultimately try to of their drinks one of which was recently added to the menu. It is not 100% sure if it will stick around, but I had to try it. That one was blue Monday. Definitely had a more bubbly sweet side to it, but there was a bit of an aroma taste afterwards. The other drink that I got was what I thought was Ward 8 but I think I accidentally was given something else. It was a good drink, but definitely on the strong side which meant it's more to take slow sips of. I didn't try any of their food but did see others getting entrées which helped make the place smell really nice. Do you keep in mind that The outside patio does not remain as open as the inside. Mainly since they are in a residential area. Completely understandable but definitely good to know in case you are sitting on the patio or are wanting to sit on the patio after a certain time. They will let you know so you won't be caught off guard.

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