If you're looking for a sports bar in Chicago, Kaiser Tiger is an easy recommendation. We stopped in to watch both the FIFA World Cup and the Cubs game, and it was a great place to catch multiple games with plenty of TVs and a lively crowd. The real star of the bar, though, is Bacon, the resident orange-and-white cat. He spent most of his time casually lounging around the patio, soaking up attention from anyone willing to give him a few scratches. It was obvious he's part of the family. The staff clearly adore him, the regulars all know him by name, and first-time visitors like us couldn't resist stopping to say hello. They even have photos of Bacon around the bar, which adds a fun personal touch. We shared the jumbo Bavarian pretzel, and "jumbo" is no exaggeration. It was easily the biggest bar pretzel I've ever seen. Soft, warm, and delicious, it was perfect for sharing over a couple of drinks while watching the games. Good beer selection, a fun atmosphere, a fantastic sports bar, and a resident cat? Hard to beat that combination. Five stars. read more

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Staff was friendly and the food was good, but the overall experience was a mess. Came early for the shuttle and was told no reservation was needed, yet couldn't get a table. The place was clearly oversold with the Final Four and a United Center event going on. They were already out of multiple drinks, apps, and entrees. Ended up with an unclean barrel as a "table," no outdoor seating set up, and overcrowded shuttles. Even getting food to go was a hassle--I ate in my car and walked to the show. Had high hopes, but was really let down. I'd recommend Hawkeye/Corba Lounge instead. read more

Great spot if you're looking for somewhere more low key to hang out- it was easy to walk in on a Friday night and find a table. You order at the bar and then they bring the food and drinks to you. I liked the Asian crunch salad but they could have made the dressing with a little less soy sauce and maybe more rice vinegar ginger and garlic. It was a little too salty. The sausage and cheeseboard was good but there were only a few little slices of crunchy baguette so a few more would have been better for a good ratio of cheese to bread. The cider and pilsner beer we tried were really nice. I can't drink a lot of beer at once so having a 3, 10, and 16 oz option was awesome. read more

Kaiser Tiger - Sausage and Sausage & Cheese Board and Asian salad - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid bar & restaurant in the West Loop and close to the United Center. I've been plenty of times before games/concerts at the UC or just for a drink and dinner. Food is always delicious and their drink list (both cocktail and beer) is extensive. Servers here are always very friendly, even when it's slammed with customers. They offer free shuttles to the UC before games and select concerts. I'll be back! read more

GREAT bar food! Came here on a random Sunday after a west loop flea market. The bar food cannot be beat. Genuinely some of my favorite fries that I have had in the city. The pretzel and popcorn chicken were also great and they have an insane amount of dips that you can choose from. Great service and overall a wonderful experience. The patio is also huge and I love that they have a free shuttle to the united center???? I will be returning and I will be happy about it. read more

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This is a fun space! They have indoor and outdoor space. Lots of drink options. Pretty casual and good for big groups. Food was alright but it's more of a bar than a restaurant. Great place to celebrate events casually. Decent parking outside. You go to the bar to be served. read more

I regret coming to this place. Our server was so unfriendly from the start. We could tell she did not want to serve us. While I know that servers can have a bad day, her demeanor was completely different to the table next to us, so I know it wasn't that. My order was completely wrong. While I would normally ask for it to be fixed, our server's bad attitude made me scared to say anything in fear of something being done to my food. This was a terrible experience and will never recommend this restaurant to anyone. Kaiser Tiger, please talk to your servers about being approachable. read more

We went to the Kaiser Tiger before a Blackhawks game & had a great experience. The food was exceptional & our server was so nice and also exceptional ! I got the turkey Rueben with soup & my husband got the Italian roast beef with fries. Both were very good . The beer selection was great but we chose an 'Irish wristwatch ' - Guinness with a shot of whiskey for only $9! They also provided free shuttle service to the United center! We will be back! Sidenote: they have an official curling area! read more

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Sausage, Bacon and Beer - Mic drop. Pre Game before the Rush Fifty something tour concert was great in the beer garden. We enjoyed a selection of apps including the above with cheeses and meats. As well as tenders and other items. The house lager was excellent as well. The complimentary shuttle to United Center was an unexpected surprise and a real treat as well. Highly recommend read more

Best thing about this place is that they have a shuttle to the united center. I didn't love the food, the drinks were odd. But the service was decent. We asked for a to go box and it never came, which wasn't the end of the world. It was very loud, def a sports bar but they do allow children. I got a turkey sandwich and French fries, not great, not too bad. My partner got veggie chili and a mushroom sandwich, he liked it. And it smelled good. They also have a large pretzel which was stale. read more

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We saw that this place has bacon, sausage, and cheese and we decided that was the place for us. We went a few hours before a Lady Gaga show at the United Center and saw that they do free shuttle service to the United Center for concerts and Blackhawks and Bulls games. The shuttle service started at 6 p.m. and we weren't there long enough, but what a service for an establishment with craft beers to have. Even if you don't need the service it's very walkable to the United Center, btw. We started out on the back patio. Great atmosphere and very cozy. We did end up going inside to the bar due to mosquitoes always thinking I'm delicious. I got the Beer & Bacon sausage which was absolutely delicious. Huge chunks of bacon, house made beer mustard, and crisp red onions topping the sausage. I'm not usually a mustard fan but the beer cheese mustard was delicious and I love beer cheese. Definitely hid the mustard flavor, or at least neutralized it. The crispy red onions added the perfect amount of crunch, making each bite satisfying. My husband got the crispy mac and cheese bites, which comes with chili and beer cheese. The chili sort of reminded me of Cincinnati-style chili, which I'm not a fan of (sorry!) but the cheese bites with that delicious beer cheese really hit the spot. The bites were the perfect crisp level. We got the Kaiser Tiger/Dovetail Hefewizen which was easy to drink and amazing on a warm day after walking around. I then switched to the Kaiser Tiger/Dovetail Pils which was perfectly smooth and dry, again perfect on a toasty day. Now for my favorite part of the experience: DAN! When we arrived hardly anyone was there (they'd just opened and it was a Wednesday afternoon) and Dan was the bartender/server. He was so nice and answered my questions about the patio cat aptly named Bacon (cute!). When we went to the bar he was so nice and personable. We told him we were from the Nashville area and we talked about the cesspool that is Broadway, hockey, indie movie theaters in Tennessee and Chicago, and movies (he has great taste). He was so cool and it really heightened our experience at this already cool place. Definitely check Kaiser Tiger out and if Dan is there and has time, have a chat with him. read more

Kaiser Tiger - Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Walked in and was able to find a seat but waited for ever to get served. The food was cold and waitstaff was rude. I will never come here again. read more

Stopped by to catch some NCAA games and enjoy some food, both were great! I tried the Kaiser burger and it came with fries. This spot has grown to be one of my favorites, and in the summer the patio is a cool spot to gather for drinks and some games as well. Not to mention the staff is great. Definitely a must try if you are in the area! read more

Kaiser Tiger - kaiser smash burger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stopped in here after touring a wedding venue. We were a larger group, which meant that we did take up a lot of space, but we also came in knowing what we wanted. Throughout the whole meal, we were FREEZING! This place has a ton of windows, which is great, but it also meant that it was so cold in the restaurant. We ordered a few dishes to share and also got a round of drinks. The service was slow and at points we were getting wondering if our server had left. read more

We went to Kaiser Tiger at 1pm on a Saturday, expecting a relaxed, family-friendly experience, especially since the place was mostly empty. Unfortunately, that was not the case at all. For a restaurant that markets itself as family-friendly, you would expect the manager to at least like kids. Instead, we were approached multiple times in an aggressive tone and essentially scolded for letting our children play in the game area with other kids. It made the entire experience uncomfortable and honestly awkward for everyone involved. If children aren't actually welcome, that should be made clear. Otherwise, the way this was handled felt completely out of line and really took away from what should have been an enjoyable afternoon. read more

The brat was amazing and was a great place to eat. I love the food I got. The service was great. read more

Kaiser Tiger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food including sausages and amazing bacon. Huge beer list. Fun and casual place offering outdoor seating, curling in the winter, shuttles to the United Center, and brunch. You can always almost find a table too, and the service is always good read more

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READ THIS IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN ! Beers are ok, prices are decent ,food is fine, the waiters are lovely. We've been here before but we made the mistake to bring our 18mo this time around. As parents of a baby who recently started walked and very excited about it we usually try to go to places where we can let him walk around safely. Theres a few patios that are our go-to because of their baby-friendliness but we decided to try something different today and come to Kaiser because they have a huge patio that's usually empty. Big mistake . As expected , there were only two tables (including us) on our side of the patio, shortly after we arrived we were told "it would be better if toys were not on the floor because someone could trip" (the toys in question were one Lego piece between two tables, ours and the one next to ours that was empty). We promptly picked up and shortly after another concern about our child was brought upon. This happened two more times for other reasons that are not even worth mentioning . We do understand children are not welcomed in most places, that's the reason why we are very selective about the places we go to. Before entering any establishment we typically say , we have a baby with us , is that okey ? Because we think that if children are considered a big liability or a major inconvenience it should be disclosed before seating a guest. My issue is my experience today is that we were told coming in with a baby was fine but our experience during the stay was stressful due to the constant remarks of the staff (not our waiter , he was amazing ) If you have a baby with you and want a more relaxed experience we recommend , Diego or big star a couple blocks from Kaiser. Pilsen yards and alulu in Pilsen are some of our favorite too . read more

The food here was fantastic. We had the bacon board, I ordered the chicken sandwich, and my husband got a sandwich as well. The bread alone was fantastic but the meat was just cooked perfectly so it was still flavorful and not dry at all. Also the free shuttle to United center is such a cool offering! read more

Love it for a summer casual lunch! Cute brewery near west loop for a quick lunch, got the cheeseburger and it was delicious! service was great and they had a pretty good selection of beers as well! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Burger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kaiser Tiger was a very cute dinner spot!!! They had an awesome patio & overall had a classic brewery vibe. Service was great too. We started with the giant pretzel and a large plate of fries that came with 5 different sauces. My favorites were the beer cheese, garlic aioli and rosemary aioli. Highly recommend sharing both these with the table! For my main entree I got the quinoa salad and it was so good!!!! Very fresh and not a boring salad at all! Kaiser Tiger has a wide beer selection too. Great place for dinner and drinks -- especially if you want to be on a patio!!! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Quinoa Salad - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Staff is insufferable and entitled and the food and drinks don't make up for it. West Loop has approx 1000 other options that are superior. Don't waste your time or money read more

We went here before a concert at the United Center. They have a complimentary shuttle to the center which was extremely convenient. We didn't make a reservation because we came from 3+ hours away and weren't sure with traffic when we would arrive. They thankfully had a spot open in their uncovered beer garden. Not to their fault, but it was very chilly out (we could see our breath). I asked a server to turn the heater that was right next to us on. He stated they were out of propane. I ordered the Kaiser smash burger. I like smash burgers because I'm very picky with how my burgers are cooked and if they're cooked all the way through. I also ordered it was no lettuce, tomato, and onions. Our food arrived in less than ten minutes. The smash burger was not smashed and was just two normal patties with lettuce, tomato, and onion on it. I bit into it and it was very pink on the inside and I was not able to eat the rest. We also had ordered Mac and cheese bites. Those were a 10/10! The staff was extremely friendly. They have a cat named Bacon which I thought was awesome. read more

Kaiser Tiger - Bacon the cat! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

On a recent trip to Chicago, this place was recommended to us since we had tickets to the Chicago bulls game that night. Great environment. Food was good. Big portions for the cost. The outside patio was a surprise and so fun. The free shuttle to the game was a definite perk. read more

Kaiser Tiger - Beer and Bacon (without the bacon crumbles). Pilsner Urquell, Czech Pilsner, 4.4% ABV, Velké Popovice, Czech Republic - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you like bacon and sausage, this is the place for you. Nice pre-concert location, with a shuttle to United Center. Not a lot of gluten free options though. read more

Kaiser Tiger - Bacon app - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid food and lots of seating. They have happy hour which is nice. You can also order a sampler of beer so you can try many local beers they have on tap. Service can sometimes be spotty. Bonus they have a free (bring cash to tip) shuttle to bulls games and sometimes other events. read more

The service. Party arrived for an office going away party at 2pm on a Tuesday. Walked in and as they were looking to grab a table an employee ran over and said - "hey hey hey hold up a sec. Do you have a reservation? ". We looked around the bar (place is huge) and counted 4 people in entire place. We said no and were told that they would accommodate us this time but to be aware that since this was World Cup the place could fill up (I assume with reservations) nearly instantly. They then made a show of looking for a table that would accommodate us. Did not ask party size just saw 6 of us and assumed that was it. Made us wait a few minutes - then let us go sit at a table that in no way had been set up or cleaned in that time (table was clean just seemed like they had us wait to wait). Ordered so drinks and apps at regular price. No complaints on food or drink they were fine. About an hour later 2 more people show up. We are at a picnic type table that wouldn't fit six so they grab a couple chairs and set up at end of table. Plenty of space. They commented on how someone tried to stop them at door about reservations, mentioned they were part of a group already here and just walked on past. About two minutes later the same reservations employee came out and loudly was like "No! No no no. You can't sit there we do deliveries and need this lane clear." One of our party offered to stand if that was a problem and jokingly said they had been standing all day. The employee was like "No. That's not gonna work. This lane needs to be clear for deliveries." To be clear this table while next to a wall/fence and a door it was in the middle of what could be a very busy bar and no signage or anything. Just felt weird. So the employee made us move to another corner of restaurant. Ok. No problem. Weird but no problem. Server came over a few minutes later to grab some more food and drink orders. We ordered a bunch of apps. Dude seemed annoyed that we ordered off the happy hour menu - during happy hour. Made a comment about how we got there before happy hour and that our other apps were regular price. Ok. Yea that's how it works. No problem. Food came. Again no complaints. Ordered more drinks as time passed. About an hour and a half later server comes over and says he's been cut and wants to know if he can close us out. I don't want dude to get hosed on tip so say we can close out but we aren't ready to leave yet so will want to probably order more. Server says that we should just order with him now. A couple people do order but we say we're not quite done so gonna hang. Server seems oddly annoyed by this. Maybe 20 minutes later the speaker next to us is cranked up in volume. We had a couple people go to restroom and take different routes and it appeared only our speaker was turned up. One of the people in our group (who had brought their baby -who never cried or did anything other then quietly snuggle- was like "well I'm out of here" and left. We all were kinda done so started doing the goodbye dance and a couple went to use restroom. They were stopped on the way back and told they could no longer use the main entrance to the area they were in due to a private party. Now to be clear. Maybe ten people have come into this place since we sat. This place could seat a couple hundred. There is NO ONE in the private party area. Oh and that delivery lane? The only people who have walked through that door were two employees who looked like they were leaving for the day one of whom was the original employee who moved us. She was carrying a small box so I guess I get it. Safety first. Then the employee who stopped us from using the entrance started putting up que line poles but only by our table. Overall just a weird experience. I think the employees came off as snobby, entitled (the fact that someone said out loud - you do know this is Kaiser Tiger during World Cup right?). It was obvious they needed us to clear out probably the table we were moved to was needed for private party. The speaker thing was a jerk move. All of it alone was no big deal but as it happened over and over it spoke volumes about the staff and I'm not that shocked that the place was dead. Fire lanes and speaker shenanigans aside place looked cool and food wasn't bad but you couldn't pay me to go there again with the service received. It'd be different if we were loud or obnoxious or even somehow killing the vibe by bringing a baby to a bar. But this place was a ghost town and we were a pretty subdued group of 8 just talking. (Slightly louder after speaker got jacked up) read more

Love Kaiser Tiger. Great place to head before a Blackhawks game. Atmosphere and service were wonderful! Great local beer selection. Our server was the bartender - he was great! Food was a bit pricey for pretty tiny portions, but it all tasted great! Would go again! read more

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We sat at the bar for a drink and a bite to eat before a Bulls game and were impressed by the fast service. The drink selection was quite long, and the food was fast and tasty. One big perk of Kaiser Tiger: the free shuttle to the United Center during Bulls, Black Hawks and other major events. The shuttle was easy to use and made it easy to go watch the Bulls lose. (That was a bummer, but the rest of the night was great!) read more

Great food and decent service. Large space. Get a reservation if you have a large group. Outside games and patio are cool. Check out their tiger too ha. read more

My husband and I stopped by while we were in the area. This restaurant has a good beer and cocktail list. They also have many food options to pick from as well. I had a feeling that the sausage would be a safer choice, but I ordered the smash burger instead. The size was good, but the burger was pretty flavorless. The aioli was my favorite ingredient on the burger. With so many better burger options within 1-2 miles, I would skip the burger here. The hand cut fries were excellent. My husband also loved the sausage sandwich he ordered as well. I was slightly distracted during my meal on the patio by the squirrel sized rat that kept running by (I know that this is outside of their control), but I would probably stay away from the patio next time. read more

Kaiser Tiger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a great time here this past weekend. The fries with all the sauces were a great experience. I really liked trying a bunch of different sauces and deciding on the best one. The food options all pair really well with beer and i really enjoyed it. We also ordered the nachos which were really good for brewery nachos (other places have definitely disappointed me). The people working there were very nice, helpful, friendly, and attentive and I felt very welcomed. My favorite staff member was Bacon the cat. The patio was large but nicely decorated and covered. It felt secluded yet not stuffy. They had games like cornhole and bocce ball to play. I had a really nice afternoon relaxing here. read more

Kaiser Tiger - Bacon the Cat - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Terrible experience. Our food took an hour, was cold when it arrived and our waitress did not apologize or care. Will not go back.

Stopped here on the way to a Blackhawks game. We weren't coming on an empty stomach so we chose to eat light food and I think that's were we went wrong. Come here hungry and ready to eat some serious carbs. The food on other people's table looked overwhelmingly better than what we chose and I honestly look forward to giving them a second chance next time I go to the Blackhawks. read more

Came on a Saturday afternoon and it happened to be their Oktoberfest! Great service, our food was really good (smash burger and breakfast burger) and a few beers. Fun spot for a beer garden, the outdoor space is beautiful! read more

Poor service. Seriously. I ordered a drink and never saw it. The turkey Ruben had mushy bread, tough meat, minimal flavor and no flavor. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Great place if you're going to the United Center. We didn't take it, but there is a free shuttle that goes directly there! The bacon board was decent for an app. The beer and bacon sausage was a little boring for what I thought it would be to be honest, but it still tasted good. They also have a great beer and cider list! read more

Kaiser Tiger - Beer and Bacon - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A new patron to Kaiser Tiger but, it is sure to become a frequent part of my fav restaurant rotation! Great menu with plenty of, but not too many, options. The food was Yum and the service was friendly and attentive. Two things in particular stand-out as especially appreciated: 1) The music volume allowed for table conversation with my lunch companion (and the server) without having to shout, and 2) The bill total included the prices of our sandwiches, drinks, and tax -that is it -Food, Drinks, and Tax! No add-on fees for Covid, for safety, for insurance, for time of day/day of week, or because I have big feet. Thank you! Your straight forward way of conducting business is appreciated! See you again soon! read more

We grabbed a quick bite and went curling on a Sunday. The food was alright. We got the sausage and cheese board. Can't really screw those up, so no complaints. I ordered a gluwein and it was served at room temperature. I was very unimpressed. The bathroom was very disgusting. There were both caked floor drains and air vents. It was clear it hasn't been cleaned, likely for days. The curling was fun and a clever idea. They have 2 lanes outside with 2 different weights of stone. An attendant helped keep score and push the stones back toward you. A very unique experience that I'd recommend folks try. read more

This was a solid place, based on the look of the outside. Inside, it was a little more basic, and spread out. Food was good, had some delicious sausages. Beer list, good. Bartenders were friendly, chatty and great! It was . . . fine. Got crowded late afternoon, likely from proximity to the United Center. Not sure I'd rush back, I wanted it to be a little more special and distinctive. read more