Amazingly friendly staff, and unique food options. There was such a large selection of burgers, sandwiches, and more. Love that each selection came with so many sides. Lots of greens and healthy choices too. Definitely a go to in Lincoln Park. read more

I gave these guys another couple tries and boy are they better. Food is on spot and service much improved. I'll be back.

I used to LOVE ordering out from this place but my last several orders have all been messed up in minor ways. The final straw was recently when I ordered their shrimp po boy via grubhub, which is normally delicious. When it arrived, the sandwich ended up being half shrimp and half beef, as if halfway through making the sandwich they started to make an entirely different kind. Very strange and disappointing. I can't see myself ordering takeout from them again but would definitely be open to eating in the restaurant itself where there might be less room for error read more

I really want to like this place. It's location is just about perfect in Lincoln Square, but the food is frankly not that good. The menu has so many interesting options, but everything I've tried is just ok, and not something I'd order again. I went with my family over the weekend. My daughters mac and cheese looked like it was not fresh. The pasta was a little too soft, and the cheese a little not smooth and creamy. Her fruit salad side looked like it was a little old. I couple of sad pieces of pineapple, squishy red grapes, and over-ripe strawberries. My husband's burger was just ok. The waiter didn't ask him how he wanted it prepared, and it was a little overdone to his liking. I got the Sandra O fried chicken sandwich. It was not good. At all. It was just really unbalanced...the proportions of everything were off. The sauce was way too strong (or there was too much of it). The cheese slices didn't seem to fit. I deconstructed it, and it was ok. Service was adequate. Not overly friendly, but not rude. The beer list is good. I hope they take the food up a notch. read more

Went there today after buying a new bike for my husband & getting mine repaired at On the Road on Lawrence (amazingly great service THERE by the way). Walked into Jerry's after seeing it for the first time this past Monday. I was excited about their extensive bourbon list, cocktails and menu I had seen outside of their restaurant. I was completely ignored by the host...like for a long time. I finally just grabbed my own menu and walked outside since I expected a server would be out there and would see me. I was mistaken. Does anyone work here?!?!? I walked back in to see if i could find a waiter. Ah, finally a host. He told me that someone would be right out. That someone was a whiny, totally unenthusiastic excuse for a server wearing ugly blue sunglasses and a bad attitude. He just asked me what I wanted. I said it was my first time there and would like his recommendation. He sighed a heavy sigh and told me that I did not have a full menu and would be right back. You know what, dude? I work in the industry at a VERY BUSY restaurant across from Millenium Park where I worked my butt off all weekend during Lalapalooza. I know how to sell and I know how to be hospitable. YOU don't have a clue. I walked out. And I won't be back. What a shame because your menu seams to cater to drinkers; but if you want the people who might actually appreciate your offerings, then Mr. Blue Sunglasses/I could give 2 shits has gotta go. Bottom line: service sucks. I couldn't tell you about the food or drinks because 15 minutes of being in your restaurant with no service led me to leave. Congratulations. read more

You want a fantastic sandwich? Go here. I've tried all of the ham variations and loved them. Kids menu isn't cheap but there's a lot . Great beer choices. read more

Went here in March for lunch with a handful of moms from my kid's school. Service was good, crab dip app was good too. Had the Harland S fried chicken, sans hot sauce. Decent sandwich, but not sure $12 decent. There wasn't much fried chicken on it, but it had a ton of lettuce and mayo. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food, but commented that prices were a little steep for what you get. I know they're opening their patio this summer, so I'm sure we'll stop in then for that, and that alone, but won't be ordering from here regularly. read more

Had lunch there today. Service was terrible. Staff was slow. We had 2 children and their food came fast but our order didn't come for another 20 minutes and the kids were not happy and we had to take the food home. I ordered a steak salad and the steak was tough. Not happy! read more

Food was decent, but service was very bad - they forgot to put our order in until we asked what was taking so long, plus they sat us in direct sunlight streaming from unshaded windows. Then they included a charge on the bill for a drink they offered as free - to make up for the service glitches. The final straw came when I got their charge on my bank statement. I had added a $7.00 tip to a $39.67 bill (the bill included sales tax, which I don't tip on), so I gave a 20% tip despite the service. Total $46.67. The charge came through on my statement as $47.67 -- they tacked on an extra dollar tip! I now recommend to everyone that you keep track of their charges at this place - compare your bank statement with what was actually charged. read more

Place is over run with children; the patio is essentially an extension of the children's play lot next door. Service was slow, the manhattans we ordered were served in the wrong glasses and they only had maraschino cherries, presumably because that's what their clientele, read kids, prefer. Seems like a nice place but will likely be a destination for families only so if you think it's inappropriate to bring kids to bars at 7 pm on the weekends, you'd be wise to stay away. read more

Lousy food cold when it came out my wife ordered a half turkey sandwich and chicken soup for the price it wasn't even real turkey our first time there our last the server was real nice to bad he is wasting his time there way over priced read more

Had a delicious lunch at Jerry's. It started raining while we were outdoors on the patio, and the staff was so accommodating. The manager and waiter we had were so kind and thoughtful. Not to mention the food was delicious! I will definitely be returning to Jerry's! read more

Y-A-W-N. The Lincoln Square corridor holds an eclectic selection of restaurants from the Brauhaus to Gather. This place would be a great addition...........if I lived in Oklahoma City. The food was a hair above a Friday's. The service and space were average with decent beer selection (Bad Apple and Half Acre a stones throw away). They'll keep busy with foot traffic and stay afloat off the pallets of 10 year olds but their is really nothing unique about this place. I give it less than 1100 days before something new moves in. Clock is ticking. read more

Having a drink at the bar is only slightly better than doing the same at a hotel or airport, either way, you know won't be there long, that is the bar vibe at Jerry's. The area is pretty uncomfortable as I had to squeeze in between patrons and the column (like one would trying to get a drink at Midway or O'Hare), and there is not much to look at other than the kitchen and a mirror. The turnover was high for a bar with a lot of 1 and done patrons. Thank God Dr. Who was on the tube as I almost fell asleep (like a hotel), though maybe it was the bankers lights positioned above my drink. The beer selection looked amazing, but the bar area either needs restructuring, or some significant tweaking. read more

Great customer service and good beer selection. Just after I was seated the whole block had a power outage. Obviously not their fault, but they offered me a free beer and let me wait it out. The power didn't come back on by the time I finished the beer but very nice response. Very nice beer list with 10-15 craft beers, many of the local. Will return for food when the power is on! read more

I went to lunch at Jerry's today with my family (sister and parents) and were seated right away on the patio which was great on a perfect Saturday afternoon. However, that is where the fun stopped. The menu is totally confusing - on the sandwich and lunchy page it said nothing about getting sides. They gave us one 'specials menu' tucked in one of the menus like willy wonka's golden ticket. Also, the font was out of control. I wish I had taken a picture of it just to warn others. So we were ready to order, nope, waitress came and then left. When she came back we ordered our food and she snipped at each of us, even going so far as to raise her voice at my dad 'THERE ARE SIDES, 2 SIDES WITH EVERY SANDWICH.' Um, OK, but the sides were NOT listed as part of the sandwich menu. They are, however, on the front page, where you would not look, in a different color from the rest of the craziness. I ordered gazpacho. Warning- the gazpacho is cold, greasy minestrone soup. The sandwiches (which are all named after people for no apparent reason) was totally bland. I got a veggie sandwich which was supposed to have greens on it but it has straight up Subway lettuce style cut iceberg, with a dollop of vinaigrette right in the middle, nowhere else. My sides were BBQ beans which tasted like ketchup and cole slaw that was covered in greasy mayonnaise gum. There was a hint of the promised avocado and maybe an onion. Hummus was thinly spread on the stale multigrain in such a way that you would think hummus was scarce. The beer selection was vast, as others have said, but it was all American and few from Chicago. What the what? How is this happening? To summarize: extremely rude service (waitress, not host), bad food, not enough local beer. Thumbs wayyyyyy down. read more

Horrible experience. Bread was dry- meat over cooked - even the Coke had a weird taste. Prices are prohibitive ($8 for a kid's burger ... Really?). Never ever again. You have so many good option in Lincoln square, try another one ! read more

BAD VIBES FROM STAFF! The food was okay, but the service was not. Way too slow for our liking, and waitstaff were not very personable (other than the waiter we had last time we were there, a nice, African American guy with great recommendations). The menu is a tad pretentious for what it is, a glorified hipster sandwich and beer stop. Will not be returning.No need to, when there are so many amazing restaurants in the area, with awesome staff who are cordial and attentive to their customers. read more

This place was a disappointment. The service was slow and unfriendly, and the food way overpriced for the quality. My sandwich had no flavor, terrible shredded iceberg lettuce, and the bread was dry and definitely not homemade. I don't mind paying $12-$15 for a sandwich if it's good, but jimmy johns can make a significantly better one for less money. The space was cool, but the food would not bring me back a second time. read more

I will not come back here. They have the absolute worst/rudest service I have ever seen. And to add to it, the bartender was talking to his friends at the bar about us (because they were the only other people in the place) and they all kept turning around and looking at us. It was extremely uncomfortable and rude. And god forbid you walk in there with a child - they do not take kindly to that. I have since talked to several other people who had similar experiences - terrible service. It's a real shame, because I'm just down the street and really wanted to like the place. It's a good location. But it's just not worth it. I forgot to even mention that the food is mediocre at best. It will never last with employees like that. read more

I never write reviews, first review on here. I am not a foodie nor very picky with things in the service industry bc things happen. I live in the area and for the most part, usually just grab a beer at Jerry's after work, maybe grab a coffee at their bakery, Geraldines. However, anytime it's a lunch or brunch experience for food (and since it's brunch and lunch, a predominant Jerry's time slot) one of the manager's/owner's(?) disposition and attitude are consistently offputting. I felt compelled to write something about it. I personally don't think it's directed at anyone, but some people just should not be dealing with the public. It's bad for the brand, bad for business. You should never feel entitled to customers, you should never exhibit an attitude that you don't want to be there. I will not be coming back here to eat anything (at least not during those hours) The bartenders and servers are always nice, and the food is usually good, but this consistent experience is energetically hurting the business. read more

Terribly rude bar staff. Waiters are nice enough. Food is hit or miss.

The only thing consistent about Jerry's is the poor service. We have been here several times and each time we have waited far too long to even put in our drink orders. They have always been out of multiple items on the menu, basic etiquette like receiving utensils is a chore in itself. Pro tip, the only people who seem to know what they're doing are the bar tenders. Sitting at the bar has proved to be the best service. read more

Today was my 2nd and last time I will eat at Jerry's. only 2 of us in the restaurant, slow service, didn't see our waiter after he took our order, asked the new waiter where our waiter was, was told he's busy( where?, we were the only 2 customers).Horrifically salty cajun burger, no patty, just 1/2 inch of mushy meat with too much salty seasoning! Chicken tinga sandwich runny, not tasty per my son, we ate because it was our first meal of the day- ate at 3;30pm. Chef really needs to taste what he is putting out there! read more

Long anticipated, this joint opened just a few weeks ago. Posters touted Neighborhood Beer Tasting event tonight. I put it in my calendar. Got there and they handed us menus and pointed out the brand of beer and local Genes sausage items listed on the poster. OK. Not much of an Event. We ordered local beers and dinner. I ordered a warm homemade corned beef sandwich, to be served with swiss cheese and cabbage slaw on a pretzel bun. It came with two sides. The meal was powerfully disappointing. The sandwich was on a cold bun, untoasted, cold cheese with iceberg lettuce, not cabbage slaw. The corned beef was two thick slices of warmed fatty corned beef. Side salad was plain lettuce and bottled vinegarette. The French fries were skinny, crispy and delicious. My husband ordered their signature chicken avocado sandwich and wondered why they were known for their chicken. He too liked the fries. read more

Not a Great First-Time Experience I had driven past Jerry's in Lincoln Square a few times, and my wife and I decided to give it a try last Saturday night as it is in a great location (next to Cafe Selmarie and across from the old Chicago Brauhaus). It was 14 degrees outside, and we were hoping to enjoy some comfort food on a cold Saturday evening. The first challenge was getting inside the restaurant, as the door on the south entrance was locked. We entered through the west door and stood in the front of the restaurant for a few minutes before being seated. While there was only one or two tables filled at Jerry's, the host did not ask us where we would like to sit but rather put us next to a large table with a couple of young children. We chose another table across the room, and five minutes later another group was seated right next to us even though there were many other open tables. I had to borrow a napkin from the adjacent table, as our table had not been properly wiped down. The waiter (who was also the host and bartender) brought us two menus and two small glasses of water, and quietly walked away. The water was quickly finished, and only refilled upon request after a bit of a delay. We came across the daily specials menu at our table, but none were highlighted or shared when we ordered our meals. I ordered the half-sandwich and soup combo, and was told that the sandwich I ordered could not be included in the combo. I ended up having a skirt steak sandwich and gumbo with a side of sweet potatoes. I have to say that the overall quality of the food was not an issue, as the sandwich was delicious with excellent and unique toppings, the gumbo was tasty with just the right amount of spice, and the sweet potatoes were very well done. The challenge with the half sandwich was the rather small size, and the side serving was gone in a few bites. Unfortunately, the gumbo was warm at best, which was disappointing on a cold Chicago night. For a $15 sandwich meal (plus tax and tip), I had higher expectations. My wife ordered a breaded BBQ chicken sandwich with a side salad and a side of sweet potatoes ($14.50). She enjoyed her meal, as the sandwich was delicious and the side salad with vinagrette dressing was quite tasty. In fact, she could not finish her meal and brought the rest home. The waiter brought the check in a timely fashion, but did not ask if we would like dessert. In fairness, there was alot to like about Jerry's in terms of interesting decor, ample beer and sandwich selections, numerous flat screen televisions, and of course the centralized location in Lincoln Square. However, it was tough to get past the poor service, small portion sizes, and relatively high prices for sandwiches at Jerry's. Addendum: Several days after posting a similar review of the restaurant on Trip Advisor, the apparent owner of Jerry's (listed as ChiHipster) posted several disparaging remarks concerning my wife and I based upon our review. We were saddened to read (in our opinion) the belittling and humiliating comments which were clearly meant to ridicule us, and the dismissive attitude displayed towards paying customers such as ourselves, showing utter contempt for our fair and honest feedback. My wife and I were shocked and dismayed at the truly unprofessional and insensitive tone and content of the remarks. We work long hours and don't go out to dinner often. My wife and I chose to come to Jerry's in part to support one of our local restaurants as good neighbors, not to be subsequently insulted and demeaned for sharing our honest opinions. Our recent visit to Jerry's was our first, and will certainly be our last. read more

I first came to Jerry's when searching for a bite, while in the Lincoln square area. My girlfriend and I are always searching for the next great spot. Well..we FOUND IT here at Jerry's. Not only do they have a very impressive craft beer selection, and knowledgeable staff, but the food is equally delicious. I will definitely come back and try more of their tasty offerings. The 6 oz. Beer samplings are a plus too :) read more

I get it. The staff can have an attitude. Our server was a total $#__. But that's just how she came off. She was totally accommodating of the wild child we had with us, knew the beers inside and out, and the food is really good. Get the med salad. This place is way underrated. Give it a shot. read more

Went on a Thursday night when there was music in the adjoining courtyard. Parking was challenging, but when I got there, my first thought was "this place must be great" it was so crowded. After walking in, I realized the crowd was in the courtyard for the free music, not necessarily in the restaurant. Good choice of microbrews. Menu was a bit overwhelming with too many choices, but we figured their goal was to name a sandwich after all their friends...lol! The group I was with settled on the turkey meatloaf, and three (different) friend chicken sandwiches (not memorable enough to remember which ones). We tried the mac and cheese and mashed potato sides. Food was okay (the mashed potatoes and poblano gravy was outstanding), but somehow they forgot the meatloaf on that sandwich that was loaded with bread and fried onions??? Service left something to be desired. This is such a hot neighborhood that if Jerry's steps up their game at bit and narrows their menu so they get real good at a few sandwiches, they'll have it made. read more

Came in for a late Sunday lunch. There were so many options to choose it was hard. I went with the Theressa B. Buffalo Fried chicken sandwich. Price is a bit high for the small portions of sides. Beer list was extensive. Our server Steven is amazing. He was knowledgeable and so friendly. read more

Had been to Jerry's in Andersonville a few times and loved the service, ambiance, and cocktails, so wasn't expecting anything different at the Lincoln Square location. However, the food itself that we ordered was so spectacular that I need to rave about it. We ordered beer-battered avocado and our waiter cheered us for our choice. The breading was not greasy at all and the perfect thickness for the rich avacado, to be dipped in a creamy ranch. We then split a Korean fried chicken sandwich (Sandra O) after consternating between that and the Ansel fried chicken sandwich with buffalo sauce, cilantro, and southwest mayo on challah bread. Our waiter made the decision for us and he did NOT steer us wrong! Topped with cheddar cheese, Korean bbq sauce and cucumber, it was a mouthful on ciabatta and a perfect sandwich for 2. The pickled vegetables as a side added a nice contrast and the crispy fries fit the bill. Patio seating rocked and special gin cocktail hit the spot. read more

Oh my word. I really thought we were going to be on one of those bad restaurant reality shows given our experience tonight. We were seated promptly and kindly outside. The place was about 3/4 full. Our waiter seemed have his hands full with both inside and outside tables. We REALLY tried to give him the benefit of the doubt. After 10 minutes, he took our drink order. Drinks were delivered promptly. We had to wait another 10 minutes to order. Only after I asked, were our two (mildly warm) sandwiches and mediocre sides delivered, 40+ minutes after ordering. The "cider" slaw was made with way too much mayo. At that point, I wasn't too upset. What really ticked me off was the service (or lack thereof) that was delivered to the couple next us. They arrived at the same time we did. The woman's food was served with ours. The man seemed to be understanding at first until the waiter told him that his burger didn't go through on the ticket. 30 minutes later, we went to the host stand to pay (since the waiter never came back around) and the man was still waiting for his food!!! Other people who had ordered burgers had been served. Absurd. And not one employee seemed like it was a problem. The service is terrible. The only reason I'm writing this review is because this place could have potential! However, after three months of terrible service reviews with zero signs of improvement makes me nervous. I'm waiting a few more months before I try Jerry's again... read more

Was seated on a Sunday during lunch and it took forever for someone to come over. Waiter had no personality whatsoever and barely spoke to us. Menu looked amazing but what we ordered wasn't. Ordered pretzels with beer cheese dip for appetizer, and pretzels were warm but beer cheese was cold. When we questioned it, they said it was served that way. Who wants warm pretzels with ice cold cheese dip? Yuk. Southern burger with fried green tomato was boring. It was supposed to have hot sauce on it and it didn't so we asked for some on the side and it never came. read more

This place is a little gem. If you haven't tried it go there. The food is excellent and the service is top notch! The ambiance is very cool. My wife and I have put it on our go to list. We had a Jerry burger and a fried chicken sandwich and both were fabulous! read more

For some reason my husband and I keep going back to Jerry's expecting different results, ie memorable food. I'm writing this review to remind myself not to do that again. With the sammy concoctions these folks put together, you would think there would be some pretty amazing flavors going on with each bite- but it never happens. Somehow everything we've had has missed the mark and been totally bland. Oddest was the Louis A- chicken salad and steak (I thought it sounded like such a bizarre combo that maybe, just maybe, it would work- I was wrong). The most disappointing element to all of the sandwiches we've had has been the bread. It's always dry and crumbly (seemingly stale) and cannot stand up to whatever is in between, resulting in the sandwiches falling apart after a few bites. So we're always pretty bummed after eating- then the $50 bill comes (after 2 sandwiches and 2 beers). Yikes. You can do better, so can we. read more

Awful food, overpriced. The corn dogs were extremely chewy, to the point of not even being edible and the sandwiches are extremely dry. I'll never come here again. read more

We stopped by for an early dinner, and I thought it was great. Nice location, and a casual, classy atmosphere. Extensive menu with really creative, interesting sandwiches. My friend opted for one of the shrimp po' boys. I got the Wavy G. Delicious! No problems with the service. Great bartender. I'll definitely be back. read more

I love Jerry's! The sandwiches are decadent and complex, they have a really interesting beer list (I find it harder and harder to be surprised by beer lists these days), and if you're into hot sauce, there are tons of options. They also have many, many GF and vegetarian options that don't feel like compromises or after-thoughts. Really glad to have this in the neighborhood -- and in a great location, too! read more

My lovely girlfriend and I recently found out that Jerry's opened up another location in Lincoln Square. We had never been to the location in Wicker Park but had heard wonderful things. I will tell you, the menu was a little overwhelming when we saw it. SO many choices! We decided to keep it simple and stick to the first page. I got the Sandra O and my pumpkin pie went with the Rachel C on gluten free bread. The staff was very accommodating with her gluten allergy. We loved everything. The Sandra O was tangy and sweet. I couldn't finish the whole thing and was more than happy to have left overs. The booths in the bar were so cozy. We thought about sitting on the same side, but didn't want to be too lovey dovey :). We are so happy that Jerry's came to the neighborhood and are looking forward to perusing the rest of the menu together. read more

I stopped in on the spur of the moment and ordered a sandwich to go... Got the Munchy Grilled Cheese sandwich... which was crunchy and good... Ordered sides of Mac and Cheese... they were okay and the mashed potatoes... not sure I was thrilled with the poblano gravy ... but if I had sat down to eat I would have stressed No Gravy... The young man who took my order was very nice and helpful... Also apologetic that he had to seat several people before taking my order... I took about 15 -20 mins for my order to be filled... Which was fine I walked around the Square a bit... I brought everything home... The sandwich was all that I expected plus more... And there was so much food that I had half for lunch and the remaining half for dinner... Will definitely go back... read more