Giving them another 5 stars for having a completely Gluten Free menu!! Very safe choice for those of us with Celiac disease with the risk of cross contamination being zero. They do offer a cookie that has gluten, but it's made off-site. So much love for Kite String! read more

Soooo! Getting off the train and randomly walking in here just made my day! This place pretty unique and quaint, has just what you need. I had an oat horchata with some whisky and some taquitos, just literally made my night! I wasn't looking for any Mexican food but I looking for some good food. This place hit my spot (and I'm a picky gal), definitely will come back for the herb & cheese potato taquito! read more

I was super excited when I walked in. Love the decor and vibes, but the drinks were shit. I ordered the pineapple sangria and there was absolutely no taste, the watermelon bubbler thing and it tasted a tad like watermelon, but gross...and a margarita something...also horrible. The beer was alright but not worth it. The sangria was the worst. read more

This is a fun little neighborhood gem. The happy hour price for the Bubblers ($5) is about what I'd want to pay. They're a little small for full price. I like that you can order the whole menu for $20; it's a good size to share with a couple of friends. I like that the kitchen doesn't close. I will definitely be back. read more

My favorite bar! Love the vibe, great cocktails and bubblers, super affordable prices, and a great community feel. The taqueria are creative and the special nights, like Wednesday's Rib Night are a nice treat. Andrew and Renee are the best and this place is an incredible go-to. read more

this place has great drinks and even better taquitos! I had an aloe cosmo - $5 on HH and delish read more

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Holley molly! Have you ever had a duck taco?! Come on down and have a couple. Smokey goodness within these crispy taquitos!!! Good vibes at a low price! #notadivebar read more

This bar is awesome. Great bartenders, good music, awesome menu, and the location is perfect. It's the perfect hip lil neighborhood spot.

Loved this cute little place. It ticked all my boxes for what a low key bar should be. This is probably due to the fact that they're new, but a girl can dream. Can't find many bars anymore that offer good cocktails, snacks AND who don't have music blasting and a swarm of people bumping into you. Really hope the chaotic drunks stay away from this gem :) read more

I live three blocks from Kite String and I don't have enough words to convey how much my boyfriend and I love it. Let's go in order: 1) The drinks--I'm a gin drinker, my boyfriend likes to stick to beer, and we're both happy drinking here. Their hibiscus negroni is super yummy (made in a bubbler) or if you're more lowkey, they also have cheap domestics. 2) The food. Everything is so tasty and my most favorite thing is that you can order the whole food menu for $20--which is four taquitos, a generous basket of corn & beet chips + three different dipping sauces, and an alfajores from nearby Ravenswood bakery, Lucila's. Barring the alfajores, everything is made in-house and is extremely yummy. They offer a rotating vegan taquito option as well which is just as delicious. I see some other reviewers who aren't happy with the size of the food menu, but I really respect it because they do it so well. I talked with the owners when they first opened and their food mission is more to provide casual snacks rather than a dinner menu. That said, I've come here starving and left full plenty of times. 3) The atmosphere. I always describe it to my friends as having struck the perfect balance between dive bar and trendy bar. It's small and casual but with lots of thoughtful touches, it's extremely clean, and the music is always good. It's just a really pleasant place to be. I can stop by for one drink or I can hang here for several hours. 4) The owners. Andrew and Renee are some of the nicest, most accessible bar owners I've ever met. I feel like they really go above and beyond to make sure you're having a good time and you're taken care of in their establishment. This is still a really new bar, about three months old, and they're already thinking of different things to do and ways to innovate. This isn't a bar that's going to sit with the same menu and get stale and collect dust. These two are a couple of really cool people who are going to keep delivering interesting and unique food and drinks. read more

Absolutely amazing! The taquitos were crunchy and flavorful, the drinks were well mixed, and everything was reasonably priced. The atmosphere was cool and inviting. The bartenders were attentive and easy to talk to while I waited for my date to arrive. This is hands down my new favorite bar! read more

I'm a big fan of these guys. Great food and drinks. The space is outstanding, and when it's nice out, they open the walls of windows. What a treat. read more

My favorite spot in the area! Great cocktails, made right. The staff here is great and the concept is fanatic -- craft cocktails and creative taquitos. We've been coming here for over a year now and try to get here at least once a week or so, usually to start or end our night. read more

I really wanted to like this place!! I was eager to check out this new spot after passing by it so many times over the past month. Alas, it was just OK. Maybe it was the fact that we strolled in on a rainy Saturday when the restaurant had just opened so we were the only ones there for a while, but I was expecting more out of the food & cocktails. I do like the concept of it -- quick, small bites, hip neighborhood spot, unique drinks. I just think it fell short on execution. We got the whole menu for $20. Super cute idea! The taquitos were alright, but for a bar that dubs itself a "taquito bar" of sorts, I was expecting taquitos that would blow my mind. Of the drinks, I enjoyed the peach pisco sour and the coconut horchata. With all the other options for places to go in this area, I'm not sure I'll be returning anytime soon. read more

A neighborhood gem, great food (limited menu) with artisan cocktails and 20 draft beers. Easy to stop by on way to/from Cubs game. Fantastic family ownership, and very fun vibe. Great addition to neighborhood. read more

I came here for a birthday party, and I will definitely return. It's particularly great for groups - the food is inexpensive and the menu is purposefully small and consistently priced, so you can order to share without worrying about ending the evening with a massive summit to divide the check. Plus there are always delicious vegetarian and gluten-free options. Plus, it's s fun space! read more

I'm so happy that this is now in our neighborhood! I needed this in my life. In an area of sterile bars filled with LuLu Lemons and Strollers, now stands a bastion of hope for the rest of us. read more

Love this place. Smart concept for a chill neighborhood hangout. Great specials for drinking on the cheap or go all out with something fancy, either way must be paired with taquitos. read more

I'm a big fan! I love the environment, drinks, & taquitos. I have some friends who wish the service was better, meaning that they want servers that come to your table, but that isn't how they operate. The bartender will make you a killer drink, but you have to bring it to the table on your own. That doesn't bother me so I'm a big fan! I really hope that Kite String stays in the neighborhood. It's wonderful. read more

Bubbler cocktails taste great and will knock you over if you're not careful. Taquitos and all of the dips are fantastic. Highly recommend!

Came to this cute new bar. Had the horchata whiskey and chocolate old fashioned which were delicious. The alfajor was a nice touch. Very nice owner and loved the music. Wasn't so loud which was great so we could actually hear one another. Come check this place out! read more

Just OK. Drinks are fine though small. Bubble drinks are not elegantly dispensed. The food is fair, our tacquitos were dry. The dips were good, though I would have liked additional options for the vehicles. Not sure what they want to be - the menu is too limited compared to all of the other options in Roscoe Village and North Center. Not sure how long they can last. Terragusto and Endgrain had really good food, but couldn't stick the landing in the same spot. Bangers and Lace was gone before you knew it was there. read more

Well-priced drinks and snacks. Cute little refreshing neighborhood hangout.

Place is awesome. Simple bar with all necessities handled. The two owners seem like great people. Coming back forsure!

Tried three of the taquitos - so yummy! And good drink prices with nice draft list.

Was highly anticipating the opening in the former B&L space. Massive letdown. Drink list is decent but food options are limited and just ok. Chips and dip are decent but just a few choices of taquitos and that's it?! Seems like they came up with a cheap concept and opened the doors a week later to help pay the rent. No waitstaff and just seems like someone's basement opened up selling taquitos to their buddies. It's a neighborhood spot with NO neighborhood feel. Should have more food options and decorate the place before opening! The neighborhood deserves better. I give it a few months after the newness subsides and it will close...the people in the hood will quickly ignore this spot. read more

I love Kite String. Their bubbler drinks are delicious and I love the food. The entire menu (besides a cookie made off site) is gluten free and entirely safe for celiacs. They also carry prairie path if you're looking for gf beer. read more

The owner (who acts as bartender) was so friendly and the food was fresh and delicious! Everything but the dessert was made in-house, and even that was made just down the street. We were unfortunately unable to try the drinks, but they appeared to be varied and diverse. The menu changes with the seasons, so you'll never find the same thing twice. The entire menu was just a little over $20, and that was only because I got a soda that was produced in Wisconsin. It was enough for 2 people. It's located right down the street from the Addison CTA station, and tucked away on a cozy corner. read more

My friend and I stopped in on Friday evening at 5 pm for a drink and a bite to eat. We immediately liked the feel of the place and the chairs are comfortable. The bubblers are good and quite strong - a deal for $5 at happy hour. We also enjoyed the chips and dip. Alas the taquitos are just so-so (the reason for only 3 stars). Net, a good place to stop for a drink but not really a place to dine. read more

We love this place! Very simple concept, taquitos and dips were very flavorful and inexpensive. As people have mentioned, the cocktails are tasty and strong! You're getting your money's worth... great place to pop in and out of. read more

First time here, and enjoyed it. Kite String is everything it says it is--no more, no less. Reasonably priced, which is refreshing in this area. I had the Negroni, which was very tasty and STRONG--fair warning. Tried most of the taquitos, and they were fresh and filling. Interesting dips for the chips. Low-key crowd. No kids allowed, which is probably good b/c it's a small space with a limited menu (I'm a parent but I can appreciate creating an adult space). I'm going to try to get my moms'-night-out crew over here. Super friendly bartender who geeked out with my sober husband over their Wisco soda offerings. Nice place! read more

A comfortable neighborhood spot that serves up top notch cocktails with a great beer list. The taquitos are great bar food and we will definitely be back. read more

I really wanted to like this spot, it's a block from my house and considering how many restaurants have been in and out of this space in the last few years, I really want something to finally stick. Unfortunately, I doubt this place will be it, it just misses the mark. When you serve such a limited menu, the food you do serve should be outstanding to keep people coming back. We went on a Wed night and sampled the entire menu (literally, this is one of the options), and everything was pretty sub-par. The taquitos were ok, but tasted a bit like the ones you get from a 7-11, that have sat on a roller for half the day. The bubbles were pretty good but if you'e like me and can only have one or two sweet drinks before moving on to beer or wine, the whole selection really just underwhelmed. All four people in our party agreed that this place would not be a destination for any of us to come back to, but if we happen to be walking by and it was open, we may stop in for a drink. The concept of place seems to be lost on me - its not a dinner or lunch designation (too small of a menu, no entrees), it could be a late night munchies hang out, but it's not open late enough for that, so what is it? I wish I was more excited about this place and I really wanted to like it, but I'm sad to say I don't. read more