Nice sports bar in an iconic area.the wings are very very good. Not the small new age wings but the traditional wings bone in... .excellent. the show stopper was the smoked sweet potato glazed wedges.......wow! Bar was large and the servers were ON IT! Totally enjoyed it. Will be back read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - These wings are awesome but the wedges phenomenal! And filling! - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we endlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's! read more

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Jake Melnick is our go to place for game night and wings night! My hubby loves chicken wings and he is always finding reasons for us to head there. I like wings but don't like the extra sauce and fried wings. Enter the Poncho wings, dry rub and grilled to perfection. Really top 3 wings I've ever eaten. It compliments well both with their ranch and blue cheese dip so you cant go wrong there. My hubby likes all the wings and i generally stick to the poncho. Their beer selection is excellent both on the draft and by the bottle and the ambiance is always lively. If its a game day it's BUZZING! The service is always kind and prompt. Highly recommended! read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Bone-in Wings, O-Rings, Market Salad - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had heard really good things about the wings here and so finally came to try it out. The outdoor patio is very cute and perfect for a nice spring or summer day. I got the boneless wings with firecracker and medium buffalo sauce. The sauces were amazing but the wings were very mid. It was all dark meat and not the best experience. The potato wedges were also too much potato to sauce ratio. I definitely need to come back and try some of their brisket and other wings out though. read more

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Definitely DELICIOUS!! Food is amazing and the beer selection.. Second to none. Happy Hour is fabulous and a great value. The best place to watch the big game ( or any game). The staff and servers are great and efficient. read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Buffalo Chicken Dip - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been here before but their wings are good especially the firecracker ones. We got seated like after 25 minutes and it was a wait before our waiter came to take our orders but they were busy. The only thing I would say is they didn't refill my sprite and I wished they did. Overall the waffles Parmesan fries were alright. read more

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Aye here on a Saturday afternoon, place was half full, sat down and order drinks and some appetizers, waitress was very nice. Place had lots of memorabilia from Chicago and had lots of TVs. I got lulus jalapeño cheese burger and it was pretty good, the cheese was very intertwined with the burger and meat was juicy, it came with a bacon wrapped jalapeno which I thought would come in the burger but it came separate so, little let down there. The problem was that when we ordered it took 1 hour for our food to come out and our order had 2 burgers, a salad and a wrap, which should not have taken an hour but the manager came over to our table and apologized for the wait and gave us a bit off the check, so that was a nice gesture. Overall was a nice restaurant with good food and atmosphere, I do want to note that there was a automatic 20% gratuity added to the check already, so just a warning before you eat here read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Lulus jalapeño cheeseburger - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Out of towners who had to go to Chicago to eat and drink, this was a huge disappointment. Arrived here twice hoping it would improve but it didn't. So many good options. I've tried their burger on Mac and cheese and my son had his wings. read more

A Chicago staple. Lots of beer on tap. Plenty of TVs to watch all the sports you want. The wings are great, some of the best I have had. They also have great barbecue. Definitely worth a visit. read more

This was a great refuel stop after walking around the city all day. Our server was enthusiastic and helpful. Sandwich and wings were great. Casual sports bar vibes Great spot to grab a drink and bite when you're nearby. read more

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Okay I could live in here. We popped in for a snack after a boat tour and not only was the bartender a friggin rock star and handling so much at once with grace and kindness, but the food was incredible. We got the wings of the month in February 2026 which were maple chipotle lime??? Something I never knew I needed. The $20 price tag for 8 wings was well worth it when we saw their size. Plus the cook on them was incredible. Shared those and cheese curds and there's nothing better to wash down a cold beer. Only complaint was don't sit by the door. But we were tourists so how could we know! read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Wings of the month Feb 2026 and cheese curds - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ambiance was good for drinking and sports. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and I was thoroughly underwhelmed. The fries were the only saving grace. The sauce on the sandwich was bland and the meat was dry and hard. Highly disappointed as I waited 20 mins and I was told it would take 8 mins to whip up and have me on my merry little way. If you go, drinks, fries, and maybe wings. I suggest going to Smoque. They've never let me down! read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - If I didn't pay $20 for this pulled pork sandwich, it would have been in the trash. - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Wings: 1. KC BBQ - Jake's secret 2. Whiskey BBQ - bacon, molasses, whiskey 3. Ponchos - grilled, garlic, cayenne 4. Korean BBQ - grilled, sweet soy, sesame Sides: 1. Dill Pickle Crispy Tots 2. Parmesan Garlic Waffle Fries I finally get the hype now. They're jumbo, saucy, and juicy. Basically near perfect if crispier. Sauce flavors were all tasty although perhaps over sauced but that's personal preference. Potato sides were perfectly crispy and fluffy. Tots need more dill pickle seasoning. Service was good and there's a ton of seating. Tables are terribly sticky. read more

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So much fun at our Get Sauced Party. My ten friends we divided into groups to compete for best BBQ sauce. The staff, Manager John, Chef Keith, Anthony and Anna, were so engaging. We loved the mi I burgers and wings. We're passing it on, for great BBQ and fun atmosphere, head to Jake Melnick's read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - The gang at Jake Melnick's Get Sauced Party. - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was craving fries and fried pickles, we decided to come here at the end of our chicago trip around 3 pm on Sunday. It wasn't packed at all and the service was very kind. We ordered a bunch of items to share: Mac and cheese - This was okay. I've had better mac and cheese before but this gets the job done. Broccolini - This was delicious. It's coated in caesar dressing and breadcrumbs. I would order this again. KBBQ Chicken Wings - They just tasted like bbq without the korean part. They weren't a favorite. Seasoned Waffle fries - These were really good. I asked for ranch on the side for this. Fried Pickles - My favorite item. These were so good but a little messy so I ate with a fork and knife. Always craving these. Overall this is a great place for sports bar casual bites. They were playing the Roland Garros on the TV. read more

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If you like bar food and if you like sports on TV's at every corner of your line of site, then Jake Melnick's is the perfect place for you! Jake Melnicks's Corner Tap would be my first choice to go to Super Bowl Sunday if all of my TV's Fritzed! Melnick's is comfortable, with good food, great service, and a college town feel that, for me, brought back a load of happy memories from my bygone days. I had their famous (boneless) chicken wings done with two sauces with an a accompanying blue cheese dip. I also had a damn good cole slaw and a very generous pouring of Old Style Beer. I mosey on in to their Tap room, but their restaurant side is HUGE. On this very cold Wednesday night, and being Thanksgiving eve there wasn't much sports going on and the atmosphere was subdued. But, I could imagine a Bears game or a Cubs game at their height; that would be a "Blast"! read more

Bites, brews, and the best kind of chaos -- Jake Melnick's style Cheese curds and boneless buffalo wings from Jake Melnick's? Absolutely unmatched The cheese curds were perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey inside, and those wings hit that perfect balance of tangy and spicy. Washed it all down with their house beer and margaritas it was 10/10 combo for a chill Chicago night the service was fast, and Jake's ambiance is always so fun! read more

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Honestly the food was good. Having said that, our server was not attentive. The only time he came and saw us was at the beginning, of course, and when we got our food. Then we never saw him. Didn't ask for drink refills until we were leaving. Don't refill the waters and our teas. Our server was not perceptive. We asked for separate bills and he seemed annoyed. Then they automatically add a 20% tip on your bill. Frustrating! Disappointed! read more

Stopped in on a Tuesday around 530 to catch the end of happy hour and stayed to play trivia at 7pm. Happy hour deals were pretty good. We got $8 mixed drinks, ordered a buffalo chicken dip and the fries pickles. The mixed drinks were pretty tasty, the fries pickles were some of the best I've had. Very crispy and the dipping sauce was absolutely delicious. The buffalo chicken dip had a great flavor, but wasn't hot or bubbling. It should've been left in the oven for a few extra minutes and it would've been perfect. It was luke warm on the inside. The service was great though and trivia was a lot of fun. I'd definitely go back and try some more of the food. read more

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Many beers on tap and the blonde bartender working Sunday night was friendly and knows a lot about football read more

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Ponchos Dry Rub Grilled wings are OUTSTANDING! Great flavor, just enough heat and cooked to perfection. SMash burger was very good but come for the wings. Onion rings with a light batter are also amazing. read more

Incredibly friendly and attentive service. Great wings and sports on every tv. Neighborhood place. noise doesn't stop conversations. Highly recommend. read more

Service is a little slow. Messed up our order a couple times, and the world famous wings are mediocre. Great location, clean, and lots of TV options read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a nice cozy spot with some good wings. We got the garlic and cayenne dry rub wings and we thought they were very delicious. If you were in the mood for wings, this would be the spot just for you. read more

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It might be because we're used to Texas bbq, but this place was a let down for us unfortunately. The pulled pork platter was super dry. If you're from tx, the buccees (gas station) pulled pork sandwich knocks this out the park. Bf got what he thought were boneless wings and they weren't wings at all. The chicken resembled HEB (grocery store) rotisserie chicken. Service was just ok as well. Our drink cups were dirty- some remnants of whatever was in it before and bf had floaters in his coke. Made drinking seem uncomfy. The inside had an interesting smell (maybe from cleaning products?) so we opted to be seated outside. The outside area is actually super pretty at least! The wait staff all seemed unhappy and we felt like a bother for the majority of the time read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Pulled Pork Platter - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been ordering uber eats delivery from Jake Melnick's for years. I finally went in person to pick up my order myself and it's very much a comfy pub, and the firecracker wings were just as good, they're my favorite wings no doubt in Chicago! Tried the Mac & cheese for the first time and it also is really good. Friendly staff and takeout counter conveniently located to the left of the entrance. read more

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The service was attentive and very friendly. Ive had the wings and wasn't impressed but I hadn't had a Jake Melnicks burger in a minute so decided to try their (new to me) smash burger. It was definitely disappointing in size and texture. The patty was thinner than the pickles & onion slices, however well relished on a very small bun. The house cut fries were not warm, wimpy and not crispy at all, probably due to the service lag delay from the kitchen. Honestly, it wasn't worth the time nor effort. It's a great location, especially for sports broadcasts. read more

Just had to shout out these Parmesan Garlic Waffle Fries. Here's why my review matters... I don't like parmesan garlic and I didn't love anything else we ordered here. These fries though, another top contender on my list of favorite foods. Great fry size, amazing fry shape. The fry itself was seasoned, then topped with garlic parmesan and fresh parsley. Overall a must order if you stop into Jake Melnick's. (Skip the fried pickles). read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Garlic parmesan waffle fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

[JakeMelnick's Corner Tap Chicago] Restaurant in River North with more American cuisine such as wings, BBQ, burgers. Since 2002, its been awarded many times for its wings and they are some specialty wings such as the PB&J, etc. They're a bar and restaurant and they even host trivia. Ordered the Sampler I believe which had like fried pickles, onion rings, nachos, elote dip, wings (very good option) - BBQ plate - Cauliflower buffalo wings - Chili - some specialty wings I forgot - Double play 2 meat platter This is like a go to spot for me. Good vibes with music, good drinks at the bar, very friendly and fast service, ambiance is nice, a mix between restaurant and bar. The wings are on the better half I've had but still on the pricier side in my opinion. The BBQ is the best I've had in the city but gets the job done. Trivia is a nice touch to the place. Good place to watch sports. Overall, 8.3/10. 41 E Superior St Chicago, IL 60611 https://www.jakemelnicks.com/ read more

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Food doesn't disappoint, the wings and chicken sandwich are amazing. Server is on point t. Place is very alive, loud and lots going on, lots of laughs around . Recommend for couples or family. read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - 8-Wings (mid hot sauce) side of fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very good execution on tasty bar food and lots of different beers on tap, as well as plenty of TVs for catching a sporting event, what a great combination! read more

We were here at 5 PM on a Friday, rainy day. Mostly empty but they seated a large group of loud people right next to us! If we hadn't already gotten our food, I would have moved. The food was ok. Nothing special but perhaps I we should have ordered things we don't eat at home and cook marvelously - which is how I try to order anyway. So, the happy hour drink menu sounded great, but where was the alcohol? Very watered down. I brought family into the city and another choice would have impressed. read more

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The environment is similar to every bar which is not a bad thing. It was very busy when we went and it was a good vibe. The server was a bit delayed due to it being busy but we weren't in a rush. The wings were really good. I got the buffalo wings with blue cheese and we also got the onion dip for the table. read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Boneless Wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Jake Melnick's Corner Tap? More like Jake Melnick's Flavortown! Food: Had to indulge in the wings. Tried the bbq and buffalo bone in wings. Great flavor and portions! Also tried the elite dip and seasoned waffle fries. I'd go for the fries again! Service: Excellent service and efficient timing with taking orders, checking in on our table, and delivering food. Vibe: This is an ideal spot for a quick catch up with a friend or a casual night in to watch a game. There are tvs all around and a variety of seating options. read more

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I visited Jake Melnick's yesterday and ordered the half-chicken entrée. While the food was tasty and the service was solid, I have to call out a misleading presentation. What was served was essentially a leg and a wing connected--no breast, no thigh. By definition, a half-chicken should consist of one leg, one thigh, one wing, and one breast--literally half of a whole bird. What I received was a fraction of that, and it felt like a bait-and-switch. It's disappointing to see a reputable Levy restaurant misrepresent something so basic. The flavor and hospitality were there, but the portion was not what was advertised. A good meal can't override the sense that I didn't get what I paid for. read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Menu with "half chicken" entree. - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in disbelief when they brought out my entree chicken ceasar. Arguably the smallest entree salad I've ever seen and it had about 7 small pieces of "grilled" chicken that could have been out of a can. Maybe their wings are good, but do not order a salad here! Quality and quantity were SEVERELY lacking! read more

Needless to say, we were quite disappointed. Read all the great reviews about the wings and in turn ordered some boneless wings Saturday night to go along with the fried pickles. Not sure what we received but the attached picture shows it. Appears to be cut up chicken breast or thighs. Was a delivery order so unfortunately we couldn't send back. read more

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Quite disappointed. Ordered some boneless wings, not sure what we received, but not wings. Was a delivery order so couldn't send back. - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Big place, friendly staff, and lots of televisions and food options. I always get the wings here or the bbq, but they have a wings tower which is great for a group. Great place to watch a bears game. read more

It is day 2 of my Chicago business trip. I again opted for solid American sports bar cuisine. This one was very good. I had spicy buffalo chicken wings. Immersed in sauce but not soggy. A nice blue cheese sauce. Fried potatoes with caramelized onion dip. Everything was as good as you can make it. A house cabernet. Nice ambiance, even if a bit loud. Plenty of people having a good time. Good vibes. $55 with tip. Reasonable for where you are & prices today. I'll be back for sure. I'd bring a party here no doubt. Solid fare, great service, they care about quality. read more

I heard great things about the wings at Jake's, so I had to try them! I ordered for delivery through DoorDash on football Sunday and went with the boneless wings, thinking they'd travel better, along with the buffalo chicken dip. The dip was excellent--full of flavor, traveled well, and was the perfect game day snack. Unfortunately, there was a mix-up, and I received bone-in wings instead of the boneless I ordered. Not a huge deal, but it was still disappointing. The wings were tasty--maybe not the best in the city, but definitely solid. I'll be back to try them in person and get the full experience. I have a feeling Jake's might be even better when you're there in person! Four stars for now but I'd likely go for five with the correct order. read more

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