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Kaiser Tiger

3.4 (649 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Hipster
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Good for kids

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Kristi D.

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!

Veggie chili and Mushroom Garden Sandwich
Natasha A.

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.

Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
Valorie A.

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.

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Yousif A.

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!

Conner R.

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

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Matthew B.

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

Burger
Laurina Y.

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!

Quinoa Salad
Sydney H.

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!!!

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Good beer garden. Nice place to relax and have a couple of beers they have bags and board games as well

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Ask the Community - Kaiser Tiger

Are children allowed in the outdoor patio area?

Of course! We welcome the kiddos! However, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, in all areas, to ensure safety for both guests and staff.… 

How close to the United Center is this place?

Less than 15 minutes, easy walk in decent weather.

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