I was visiting a friend in Chicago, and we definitely wanted to do drag brunch! So we found Lark and they had an alternative girl pop drag brunch! I will say the vibes were great! It was pretty empty, but we had fun! The staff was getting into the music and vibe too! And the other patrons were vibing!! The performance was kinda slow, but we enjoyed it! However, the food was mid at best! I asked if there were any vegan options (they had vegan and vegetarian in the key) but the server said they didn't even have alternative milk options for coffee creamer! I saw they had a a beyond burger on their lunch menu, but the server said they would be able to sub the burger for the brunch burger at an additional cost! So, I decided against it and went with the tomato and basil avocado toast! I really liked it, but it was not filling! My pals weren't too big of a fan of the food either! The service overall was great! I never had an empty water glass! Overall my only concern was the lack of veggie friendly options on the brunch menu! read more

Located in the Boystown neighborhood in Chicago, this place offers great food, great service, and good drinks in a casual spot. We enjoyed it so much, we visited twice during our weekend getaway in Chicago. Featuring wood-fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and more. Even fun drinks like the raspberry mule (it came with a pink rubber ducky) and over 12 craft beers if you happen to be into beers. Food wise we tried the cheese breadsticks stuffed with pesto. YUM!! It comes with a side of marinara if you want to dip the bread. We also tried the arancini, which are basically risotto balls stuffed with peas, and mozzarella and parmigiana cheese. They are fried also. The chipotle lime chicken sandwich was really good. Came with applewood smoked bacon, grilled onions, white cheddar cheese and a delicious cilantro aioli on a ciabatta roll. The pulled pork Mac & cheese was yummy too. Creamy and crunchy thanks to the toasted breadcrumbs. The only thing we didn't try was the desserts so I guess we must go back to Chicago soon! read more

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Stopped in for brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Options are plenty - including bottomless mimosas for 90 minutes. We enjoyed the food and cocktails. I had the big breqkfast. The pancakes were great and the bacon was perfect. I didn't try the cheesy hash browns as they couldn't be made without cheese since they were pre made according to the server. The fried chicken sandwich was good but the gravy was enjoyed much. The eggs Benedict was tasty. Service started great and then quickly fell off. We were patient but it wasn't super busy. Looked as ifnoir server was also tending the bar. Checks can only.be split two ways. A 20-% tip was auto added for my party of 3. My local friends told me some restaurants in the are add a tips for parties of 2 or more. I may stop in againnif I'm in the area. There's a nice patio but I thought it was too chilly for me to enjoy. I wished there was a back door entrance for dogs instead of bringing them in past me while I ate. One dog and their owner sat at the bar for a while and they seemed familiar with the staff. Hopefully cleanliness is on the minda of the staff after interacting with the dog. read more

Lark - 2 Eggs Any Style Brunch 3 Slices of Bacon hash browns - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a cute place! A family friendly place smack dab in boys town! They even had zippy cups for the kids. So long as you don't mind the posters for RuPaul watch night and other themed brunches, this place is awesome down to the couches in front of the fireplace. Hello Rachel? The food was great. Tons of choices. Pizza, burgers and salads but not just standard options. Definitely more refined. And they have a cute outdoor space with heat lamps! There were food eating outside in November! We ordered the pulled pork Mac and cheese, chopped salad with salmon, the smash burger with tots and a chicken sandwich. All were delicious. Wish we had room and time for dessert. Definitely a place I'd come back to. Plenty of street parking for a Friday night. read more

Lark - The sofas in front of fireplace - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great outdoor patio, especially now that it's a little colder outside. They keep it nice and toasty out there-- but not so hot you'll feel like you're in a greenhouse! I've never had dinner here but the couple of appetizers my friends and I sampled were really good- try the totchos! They also have tons of great drinks although I'm partial to their Duck Mules because a) the only thing better than a Moscow Mule is a flavored Moscow Mule and b) you get a cute rubber ducky!!!! The only thing I didn't like was the non alcoholic Easy Goin' Watermelon drink, it was so sour that I couldn't even take sips of it. Still, one mocktail isn't enough to downgrade Lark below a 5 star place! I'll definitely be back. read more

Went for brunch, and the food was great. The breakfast chicken sandwich was amazing. Staff was very friendly all around, and the vibe of the whole place was cool, but the back patio was incredible. read more

My friend has been trying to get me to go to Lark for such a long time & I really like this as a fun bottomless brunch option. We didn't think you had to make reservations, but this was the first thing that the hostess asked, so I would 100% recommend making a reservation, because they get pretty packed. With a bottomless brunch package, you can't really complain much. The drinks kept coming & getting to choose between a mimosa or a Bellini is somewhat different from most places. I didn't leave feeling that I chugged a gallon worth of sugar with the orange juice either. The food for brunch is just ok. Absolutely not below average, but I wouldn't come back just on the food alone- it's really more of the environment for this place. Overall, this is a great contender for a top brunch spot in this area. read more

The service was okay, it was a super casual environment so I didn't mind at all. Good after work spot for sure! The food was good but nothing special or mind blowing, you get exactly what you ask for, nothing more and nothing less. Everyone in my group got a different Moscow mule flavor, all were good but super sweet. read more

Lark - Chipotle Lime Chicken Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Note: I've only ever picked up from here. One day I may have a proper dinner, but the food I've had has not been good. At first I was trying sandwiches, but they were all dry. Then I figured they were probably better at pizzas. I ordered a pizza (the Caldo) last night and the flavors were so bizarre. It tasted like rotten cheese. I will say the hosts are always so nice. Going to take a beat from coming here. read more

I was really hopeful for this, but the food ended up just being okay. My fiancée and I ordered delivery online and got a chicken Caesar salad and a Kick'en Chicken Sandwich for dinner. I don't have much else to say than it was good enough. It was all just a bit lackluster. With all the other restaurants in Chicago, this one just didn't stand out to us, especially since it wasn't particularly inexpensive. Honestly what bumped it up for us was the onion rings I chose as a side to the sandwich. Those were amazing!! My fiancée said she felt more satisfied after having one onion ring than after her whole salad lol. Highly recommend those, especially with some BBQ sauce. Maybe we just picked the wrong items to order, but in general we weren't impressed. Don't get me wrong, nothing was bad by any means, it was that most everything we got was just meh. read more

Lark - Kick'en Chicken Sandwich with Onion Rings - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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3 Nebraska ladies stranded when their AirBnB fell through (or was a scam) and we came into Lark and were treated so WONDERFULLY by the staff and the OWNER. We were confused and on foot with suitcases with no where to go, and they jumped into action to help us try to find another Airbnb while we had a delicious lunch! THANK YOU so so much! What a wonderful introduction to your city! We greatly appreciate everything you did to help us! read more

One of my fave local restaurants. Service is always excellent, and staff is always friendly and helpful. Came for a Sunday dinner, and it was delish as always. The patio is very spacious and nice. read more

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Solid place for food if you're in Northalsted. I wish the kitchen would stay open later because the non-bar scene is very necessary but it's understandable if that's not their focus or interest as a business. I come here when there's someone in my group who wants a sit down place for food; or, if there's a group that just wants a low key night on a patio with good drinks and some apps. Definitely a nice place to just relax and enjoy the night - while deciding if you're going to wind up closing clubs down or just going home and waking up feeling refreshed the next morning. read more

Best fish and chips!!!! Will come back again. The manager was amazing and took care of us during our meal.

Upbeat and fun. Went to brunch with 5 others and we all tried something different. The bottomless drinks were a bit weak. The food was scrumptious. Be warned the Nashville chicken is very spicy! Great DJ! read more

Lark - Eggs Benedict - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love lark! They have an excellent menu, and every dish is delicious. Vibes are great. I am disappointed that the duck mules are now 14 dollars... if I remember correctly they used to be 10. It's a small drink and should not be so expensive. I would buy more than one if it wasn't. read more

Bottomless Brunch, say no more!! When they say bottomless, they mean it. I don't think my glass was ever near empty as staff was constantly filling our glasses up. The portions were huge, and food was good! They told us all their tables were full, so they booked us at the couch, which we did not mind at all! Drag show started at 12, and was a bunch experience. read more

So after arguing with two indecisive girls where to go for dinner we ended up here. The Interior = Basic The Service = Was okay The Food = Meh I ordered the meat lovers pizza and wings. Lurv wings! The pizza was dry AF. It definitely needed more sauce and cheese. Flavors were ok. I expected more for a place that has a fancy pizza oven. The wings were cooked well and meaty. Welp...onto the next! read more

Lark - Meat lovers pizza. Looks good right? Dry AF! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Looks great! I was a member of the Voltaire troupe (the funny twin track). So great to see this fabulous pace being loved and breathed in. I'll never forget NYE 2002 when the stage door opened and we danced out to perform Sing Sing Sing an dit sounded like Madison Square Garden. May it live forever and may you have constant sucess read more

The chicken pesto sandwich was delicious without any additional toppings (which is a big thing coming from someone who is close friends with the ketchup bottle) and the drinks were all amazing! The waiter also went above and beyond to create a special birthday brownie for my sister. It was such a kind way to make her feel special and highlights the positive energy of the staff here. Overall, this is a great place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some good atmosphere. read more

Delicious drinks, I ate the arancinis, they are dry, bad food. The attention is good. Very friendly, for each mule drinks they give you a duck. La ambientación no tiene nada de especial pero es agradable. read more

Pre-pandemic, this was the only place my friend group ate at in Lakeview. Since the pandemic ended however, there is NO APPEAL to eat here the food is meh at best and the service is USUALLY lacking. The entertainment has become second rate with very little entertaining going on. I've been here two times when there was a problem, & the owner/manager handles it, but he's rather rude about it. There are other spots around where the staff will treat you better, and the food is also better to spend your money. read more

My friend made a reservation for this establishment for Sunday, January 19, 2025. The reservation was set for 2:00 p.m. I arrived a little after 1:30 p.m. and waited for about 15 minutes before the hostess finally came up to me and asked if I was waited on and my response was NO I'm still waiting and mind you this was while other customers where coming in and out. She said that we had to wait for our entire party to arrive. It was almost 2:00 p.m. and we were ready to be seated. To our surprise the patrons that were there weren't ready to leave so they ended up putting us at the bar. Waited there for about 10-15 minutes more until one of the girls said that she was done waiting and that she was ready to leave so we left. Object of the story is why have reservations set forth and NOT honor it! This establishment will NEVER see me again. Better places to see and do!!! read more

There were 9 of us for a birthday celebration. We were there for over two hours. The Service - Terrible. We saw our waiter (Noe) twice. Once when he took our first drink order, again when he delivered the bill. Someone else took our food order. The Drinks - Terrible, The Bloody Mary's tasted like straight tomato juice. Zero flavor, zero vodka, just bland and boring. Even if we wanted endless Bloodies, we could not have gotten them because our waiter never returned. The food: The Biscuits and Gravy - Horrible!!. The gravy was tasteless, the sausage way too salty. Several had the Chicken Sandwich, it was ok, Several had the Lark Breakfast, it was ok, Portions were small at best. The consensus was that none of us will ever return. We were all very disappointed. We've been there before during busier times ( Market days, Pride) and the service was excellent. read more

Great place for food, drinks and fun! I get the spicy oxide and let the bartender make me his speciality drink. I added a pic of him. read more

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Haven't been to this establishment in a few years and sorry to say was rather disappointed. Tried their "house favorite" smash burger. Average at best and that's being generous. Not to mention the price tag of $18 is beyond ridiculous. For that price, the burger should be outstanding. Unfortunately it wasn't. read more

We booked a table for 10 for a very good friend's birthday celebration on a late Sunday morning (11 am). We were seated once we had most of our party there and were settled in a separate little nook from the rest of the venue. We were worried it might be an issue with the performer (she was an excellent Selena, by the way) having to move back and forth between the spaces, but she was sure to stop by and even chatted with us extensively between her outfit changes. Would recommend coming for the drag brunch. Be sure to bring cash and tip nicely--they do carry small bills for exchange which is both excellent and convenient. The food was decent and our server was attentive. She made sure we had the drinks we needed (birthday girl celebrated with bottomless mimosas i.e., mostly champagne with a side of OJ). I had a coffee, a Bloody Mary, and the hot chicken with pancakes, the latter of which I thought it was juicy, quite tasty, and not TOO hot for sensitive stomachs like mine. The owner (at least I am pretty sure he was the owner) was sweet enough to have us move back into our dining room as we were leaving to sing Happy Birthday with brownies and ice cream (sprinkles included). I would be more than happy to come here again, especially on another more mellow Sunday morning. read more

This place used to be Halsted's Bar and Grill before it changed into Lark years ago. The old establishment had more of a "sports bar" vibe while this one feels more of a restaurant. I've been coming to this restaurant since the changes for years now so I must say that this review is long overdue. Overall I always have a good experience coming here, good selection of beer and cocktail menus, it seems like they're known for the pizza which is perfect to share if you're in a group or with a friend. I came in today with a friend for a late lunch/early dinner, it's been awhile since I was here and I'm glad they're still open, got seated outdoors no hassle. I had ordered Bloody Mary and Aperol Spritz for cocktails and it was good. My entree was the All American Burger with a side of Caesar Salad. Overall the food was good, the patty was a little dry and way too much salt as far as seasoning, the Caesar salad was good and my drinks were good as well, the waitress was very nice and friendly and the way they're handling service during the pandemic right now is awesome, most of the staff are wearing masks, outdoor seating is 6ft apart and they provide hand sanitizers as well, typically they do require reservations but we were seated just fine it's probably because it wasn't so busy. I would recommend this place for sure and would be coming back again to dine read more

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One of my friends suggested this place for drinks and pizzas, so we visited I few days ago. I am still amazed with their patio, not only because it was super cute, it was also well distributed and respecting the social distancing guidelines. We got a few appetizers, the breadsticks which were so fluffy and yummy, the fries (so crispy, I loved them) and the tatter tots nachos, which I am dreaming to get again! Also got a few pizzas to share, Margheritta, Prosciutto and Arugula and the Lark Lemon. The Lark Lemon pizza was a game changer, I just need it again and again and again. SO GOOD! Drinks omg, sooooo refreshing! I definitely need to go back to try some more of those cocktails! Not only yummy food and drinks, a pretty patio... Prices are also really good! I will definitely be back very soon! read more

Bottomless brunch = totally NOT worth it. My friends and I went and paid for the 90 mins bottomless drinks. Our server didn't show up for 30 mins of that time, even after asking other employees to send him over. We ended up getting TWO drinks each over the 90 mins. When they finally showed up to ask for a third drink they didn't let us know the 90 mins was up and started charging our orders separately. Zero apologies or accommodations from management - we were forced to pay full price, even though the two drinks would have been cheaper as separate charges, along with the mandatory 20% tip for horrible service. Positive = the Queen was amazing... read more

I've been here 2 times with friends and the nachos are pretty good! They had a lot of cheese and good toppings. I also like this bar because they have fun ciders. I don't drink beer, so I love ciders. I tried the caramel apple cider and it was very good! Service is mediocre, but it's a busy place. read more

Lark - Nachos - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here with a groupon and it was fantastic. Would highly recommend coming here for the food, atmosphere and service. The pizza was fantastic and so was the chicken Milanese. Really want to come back especially in the summer for the patio! Also we were there Tuesday and theres free bar bingo! read more

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Lark was a wonderful place to stop by on a beautiful day for brunch! We decided to sit on the patio in the back. The tables are nice and big and can accommodate larger groups easily. I ordered a cocktail and eggs Benedict. The cocktail was made well and I thought it was worth the price. The eggs Benedict was very tasty and prepared well. Also, I shared a side of bacon with another person-it was not thick cut bacon, but it was still delicious. Our server was so attentive and pleasant! We were well taken care of the entire time we were there. I will definitely be back to Lark and hopefully I can sit on the patio again! read more

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This is one of my favorite spots in Boystown! The staff is super friendly, the atmosphere is amazing (they play Disney jams, 90s hits, Whitney Houston...you name it), their cocktails are incredible (especially the Sage Lark), and their food? Wow. I 10/10 recommend the Cheeseburger Pizza. Sounds weird but if you're craving both, this hits the spot! Also their chili is fantastic. Overall an awesome place to hang with friends and enjoy yourself. read more

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We decided to try out Larks Sunday Drag Brunch for the first time and we are so glad we did! The value was incredible, the food was incredible, the show was incredible! Octavian was incredible! He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and make sure we had a wonderful afternoon! All of the staff were so friendly and attentive! The ambiance was so cozy and warm! We will absolutely be back!! read more

Lark - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Generally a great go to for food when I visit Chicago, however after my most recent visit I feel like it was a let down. The portion sizes have gotten smaller. The service is less attentive and the management has jumped on the Junk Fee bandwagon making them the Spirit Airlines of food. Subtotal, Tax, Tip and a "Processing fee". I feel like if you find it reasonable to charge a processing fee to take my money I should get credits back for "Data Usage" for having to read your menu on my on phone and maybe a credit back for actually coming in and supporting your business. read more

SHADY SHADY SHADY! We ordered the bottomless drinks with brunch and they tried to charge us for each individual drink. $40 difference. And they put an automatic 20% tip for a table with TWO people and then included a tip line to add more. If you still actually want to come here inspect your receipt! Who knows what else they'll add. Don't fall for their scam! Also, food is meh. read more

Lark - CHECK YOUR RECEIPT. NEVER TRUST Lark! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came in for the Saturday drag show. We ordered bottomless drinks and we NEVER had an empty glass. Everyone there was super nice and friendly with a super chill atmosphere. read more

Omg the staff and the service was amazing and accommodating to my nieces and one that has autism what a great brunch experience Order the Nashville hot chicken and pancakes Or the burger And the avacado toast What a great brunch read more

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Honestly eh. When we got seated, no one told us the kitchen wasn't open until they came to take our order. The music is not great, the drinks were just ok. I didn't like mine and let my friend have it, voting to order something else. The flashing lights were overboard considering it's not a club but instead all seating. My friends ordered drinks thinking it was happy hour (it was) but apparently her white wine didn't qualify (only the Chardonnay, but no one said that) and the bud light was still charged normal prices. Gratuity is already added!! So don't be fooled bu the "suggested tip amount" section of the bill - they already charged you 20%. Wouldn't come back. read more

Lark - "Happy hour" menu - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois