I really like this place! The vibe is very cozy, especially on a winters day. They have little fireplaces in the back that are nice to sit next to. The wait staff was also incredibly nice. I really enjoyed our charcuterie board, especially the two meats. The cheese we chose was good as well. I look forward to coming back! read more

J9 Wine Bar - charcuterie board - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

At J9, the server was super great and friendly, he recommended us the wines. I like sweet white wine, so I had a Riesling. My friends like dry red wine, they had a Cabernet. Also, one of my friend at the table was pregnant, and the server recommended a zero-proof wine, which I didn't know existed until then, and we all took a sip and we could not tell it was a zero proof wine, it was amazing! The ambiance was lovely, with some Jazz music playing. Would love to come here again! read more

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Space is lowkey and cozy especially on a chilly winter evening. Comfortable chairs and various set ups depending on your party size (tables, couches, high tops, bar area, etc.). We had a bottle of wine off the Monday Clear Out list - 25% off select bottles 4-11pm Mondays. Our waitress was super kind with our indecisiveness and helped us find the right bottle for us (a really good Australian light red wine as it turned out)! read more

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Loved my experience at J9 Wine Bar! Wonderful staff with great recommendations. This is a great spot for a group of friends or a date. Will definitely be back!!! read more

J9 Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good ambiance. Really great service. A little gem to spend some time with friends or loved ones. Love to try the cheese next time read more

J9 Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always a great spot for after-dinner drinks. The atmosphere is very cozy and the staff are always great. There are a ton of items on the menu to choose from. It is also worthy of note that the bathrooms are always super clean, which I appreciate. I've been coming here a long time and can't recommend it highly enough. read more

Great wine selection imported from around the world. Staff was very nice and accommodating, even moved us to a better table once it became available. Cute and cozy for a date spot. Will be back soon read more

J9 Wine Bar - Charcuterie board - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a cool place with a little patio area and a ton of lounge seating inside! The orange wine was delicious and they have small plates as well. Very nice staff and dog friendly patio. read more

J9 Wine Bar - Patio - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were so happy to have walked by this spot while looking for a nice place to get drinks before dinner. J9 is the perfect place for that! The weather was particularly nice on the day we stopped in so the large doors that enclose the wine bar were open which made for great ambiance. There were date nights happening, couples playing cards that they'd brought, and others sharing a cheese board. We each got a glass of sauvignon blanc. Our waiter was friendly and not overbearing which I really appreciated! If you're looking to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine and catch up with a friend, this is the perfect spot! read more

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Very cozy spot! I tried a natural orange wine that I didn't like, but would love to come back for a different type of wine!

Had a glass of wine here before dinner and the place has a nice library type feel to it that I really liked. Cozy and welcoming. The wine list was extensive and they also have some beer and liquor options. They also offer a cheese plate which looks good but is really their only food option so don't come here too hungry. My only real complaint is that the staff seem a little stuffy and not super friendly. I will still come back when I am in the area. read more

What made this establishment a 4 vs a 3 star was the service and knowledge of the staff. Wine was good and on the unique side, however pricy. read more

Got to spend a peaceful evening for drinks and a charcuterie board at J9 Wine Bar and had a wonderful experience! The staff was friendly and accommodating and the vibe was nice and calm. I had the Piggyback Cider which was like an apple cider liqueur with maple syrup and lemon juice and it was wonderful! My friend and I split their small charcuterie board which was very lackluster (as you can see) I wish they could've added more to fill up the board or arranged it to look more bountiful and appealing to the eye but the cheeses and meat were delicious and the preserves and pickles complemented them well. They had a lot of seating available and free wifi. Will definitely come back. read more

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Cute place! Vibe is very chill and possibly hipster. Handlebar moustaches and suspenders type hipster. Severe lack of Washington wines, but it's a personal preference. Would for sure come back+ read more

So cute inside! This is certainly a good date night spot. Not great for big groups but my group of 5 fit well on a couch in the back. Our waitress was also so sweet! I'm excited to come back read more

Nice wine. Lovely selection of meat and cheeses. Service was great. Lovely ambiance. Parking is tricky. read more

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I came here with my girlfriend after work. We were actually getting food in the neighborhood, but we decided to stop here for a quick drink. The bar had the perfect date/after work vibe. We sat in the back room and it felt quite intimate. The wine I had was really good and the waitstaff was excellent at giving recommendations based on test preferences. I would love to come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

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J9 is a super cute wine bar in Chicago. They have plenty of tables and a bar but also a super cute area for larger groups with a few couches. There's lots of interesting wines available available and the service is great. read more

Enjoyed some wine and snacks to kick off Memorial Day weekend. Great service and drinks, would go again.

Does nobody else find it odd that a place which only serves charcuterie meant for sharing doesn't have plates? It makes for awkward group nibbling. Charcuterie is probably overstating it a bit. They have a 3 and 5 piece option. They have three cheeses and 3 meats. Pretty limited but totally fine if you're stopping in before dinner. Again, though, what's up with providing paper napkins instead of dishware for an offering meant to be shared? The place is obviously popular - good location across from the Summer House group at Halstead and Armitage, not crazy pricing, nice outdoor space for the short summer months. We felt a little pushed out, likely because their lack of reservations - I believe they take a linited number by phone for parties over 4 - means people build quickly by the front door. Wine list was fine. Sever was educated on their offerings and made a good suggestion as an alternative to Pino Grigio (odd omission for a wine-focused menu). Atmosphere is a little confusing. Decent spot to meet a few friends for an hour but not a place worth fighting the crazy area traffic and lack of parking to go out of your way for a visit. read more

Why are you so pissed to have customers? All staff is simply weird vibes... we felt like we were such a nuisance just being there?

Passed by this wine bar a few times but never stopped in until a few days ago. It did not disappoint. Super cozy inside with lots of seat options, we sat by the bar. The staff is super knowledgeable and def fav us some new wines we loved! The wine chips were yummy and cheese flavored. Can't wait to return! read more

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It's an amazing spot to catch up with friends and get a nice glass of wine. The team always works their magic to find me a wine I'd like and to expand my taste. read more

Had the BEST experience at J9. The list was extensive which seemed overwhelming at first but the staff was incredibly helpful in recommending something within our price range. We absolutely loved the one they picked. We were so comfortable in their chairs and wanted to stay all night. It's a beautiful space and I will definitely be back. read more

A cute hidden gem in Lincoln park. We sat on the patio and had a refreshing glass of orange wine! read more

J9 Wine Bar - Orange wine - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Vibes are sooooo good!!!!! I like their wine selection and they also have cocktails which i appreciated. The bartender was super nice

Friendly service. Funny banter. Great drinks. Education of wine if you ask for it. Patience with moving from spots hehe. Thanks j9!

I may be alone with this but it's cold and sterile. I didn't find it warm, cozy nor inviting. Sorry. Staff is pretty much like the ambiance- nice enuff but that's about it. Overall, a big yawn. Not bad. Not great. Just meh read more

Great spot to stop in for a glass or to complement dinner in Lincoln Park. They have a great selection, enough space, and educated servers. People in our group also had cocktails so I think they have a full bar and some food options read more

This is not the place for you if you know anything about wine. Very basic list with a staff that thinks they are doing something innovative. You're better off going to 7-11 for your wine. read more

Super warm and inviting atmosphere. Great selection of wine & cocktails and nice charcuterie board.

(would actually be 2.5 stars if i could) walking back along Halsted we were looking for a quick small bite and a drink before heading back home and then to dinner. debated on this spot given the one option of food but decided to give it a try since we had not been before. the service was nice enough and speedy. the vibe of this place is just all wrong. weird mix of furniture decor (felt like a mash between World Market and Pottery Barn) and poorly converted space (feels like this may have been an old art gallery? and felt just as un-cozy). the TV playing Men in Black was mystifying. though it's a personal issue i have with non-sports bars--i dislike TVs in bars like this. and lastly, the drinks were fine, though typical overpriced cocktails but that is par for the course in Chicago (my bf makes a better Aviation, and i prefer them with cherries vs lemon peel ‍). the one food option, a very sparsely put together charcuterie board was severely lacking. like a half teaspoon of fig spread to share between two people, a few almonds, another half teaspoon of mustard, some shredded pieces of serrano and tiny slices of baguette for $20 bucks? no thanks. also geez those knives that have like cut-outs of the word "cheese" along the blade (these are not weird and kitschy but they also make spread the cheeses and things more difficult) it seemed pretty popular, so it's likely this style of place will suit a lot of people in the area, but this was a miss for me unfortunately. seems to be a pattern with wine bars in Chicago having recently had another weird and terrible experience at another on Broadway near Diversey. read more

J9 Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A great place to stop in for a glass of wine, especially later in the day! The ambience is really great later in the day and the staff is really friendly and service is fast. We didn't get any food but they didn't seem to have too many options so would probably skip that if we stopped in again. But a great location as well, near some good restaurants, so would definitely recommend stopping in! read more

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Nice cozy wine bar with a great atmosphere. The music was good as well. We started outside but it looked as though rain was coming, we were taken inside. It took a minute for our order to be taken but our server was a perfect host. He gave great recommendations! This is perfect for date night or just an evening with friends. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

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This place is darling and they have a huge selection of wines. Super cosy and the perfect spot to go relax and grab a quick glass. They even have blankets for colder nights! read more

Really great wine, I had one of the Pinot Noirs and one of the Sauvignon Blancs. Both were great and suggestions based off of our servers suggestions. Our server was so kind and very attentive. From the outside it looks like a smaller wine bar but there's a large amount of seating compared to your typical wine bar and really intimate seating. Great spot for a date! read more

Love this place!! Not only do they have a beautifully created wine list, but their cocktails are amazing as well! The inside decor is trendy but cozy, and the patio is always perfect for a nice summer evening. I've been here several times, and the service has always been friendly and welcoming, and I will continue returning in the future! read more

Wine was really good, a lot of great options. The seating was nice, velvet chairs and couches, the decor is kind of strange, does not look like a wine bar at all, not the cutest spot read more

I wanted to love this place but the vibes were kinda weird. My friend and I stopped in to get some wine before our dinner reservation & we were seated at this table that felt like a side table. If I wasn't w/ someone I was close w/ I would've felt so awkward sitting there but we just thought it was funny. The decor just didn't fit?? It felt like a cross between someone's modern living room / a lounge office space. The server was fairly knowledgeable but the glasses we got were both about $20 each & that just didn't feel worth it given the ambiance. If you need to kill some time & wanna go somewhere a lil nicer, I'd love to hear other perspectives on this place b/c it is rated pretty highly read more

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I get coffee shop from the show "Friends" vibes here. It's really cozy and I have done a lot of work here and they are always accommodating. The charcuterie is a tad lackluster to be honest and nothing to write home about.. portion is smaller as well. The wine is great and staff is knowledgeable however they aren't cheap glasses that's for sure! Would be nice to see some range in pricing for bottles/pours and maybe a little bit more to nibble on but I'll be back! read more