Little Toasted is a great post-work happy hour spot tucked inside the 300 South Riverside Plaza building. I've been here for a bunch of events, and it's consistently a solid choice. The drinks are great, the apps are reliably good, and the overall vibe makes it an easy place to grab a drink with coworkers after a long day. Nothing overly fancy, just a dependable go-to for happy hour in the area. Can get a little packed but really only downside. read more

Little Toasted is one of those spots that just works no matter what kind of day you're having. You can bring your laptop and knock out some work, host a casual meeting, or simply kick back and relax. The space is unique, very inviting, and surprisingly spacious -- an easy place to settle in without feeling rushed. Drinks are solid, and Johnny behind the bar is a big part of the experience. He's quick, personable, and genuinely knowledgeable, always open to conversation and happy to guide you on what's pouring that day or what might fit your mood. Whether you're working, meeting, or unwinding, this place adapts to you. I'd absolutely take advantage of the space in any of those scenarios -- it truly fits whatever kind of day you're having. read more

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I have been to Little Toasted twice recently for lunch since my new job is 2 blocks away. Most recently, I got the salmon bowl with no rice and got the grain bowl last time. Both my meals were good. I knocked one star for portion sizes since they are on the smaller side, specially the protein quantity. read more

Little Toasted - Salmon Bowl - no rice - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A fun place for groups and couples and friends and work groups. Lots of fun drinks and inside and outside seating and lots of appetizers and food. But the food isn't great. The jalapeño nachos have too much jalapeño and little cheese and little salsa tomato. Drinks are good... food okay. Beautiful ambiance and modern look. Fun fun fun. Great for corporate events. read more

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I found this spot near Union Station to grab some lunch before getting on the train back home to Michigan. It's located inside an office building in the main floor lobby area. They have a lot of outdoor seating overlooking the river, but I was a bit warm so I opted to sit inside. I was worried I was low on time, so I ordered the turkey bacon wrap to go. It came out quickly and was packaged well to take over to the train station. The fries were really tasty, seasoned well and the perfect texture for me. The wrap itself was more on the "ok" side - the turkey wasn't really flavorful and the texture was a bit mushy. I did love the bacon, though - it was really thick and high quality. It did the trick for a quick lunch. I'd probably order again as they were fast during the lunch rush and a convenient spot for heading to the train station. read more

Little Toasted - Turkey bacon wrap - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We just needed a place outside Union station to meet with a friend. Breakfast was over and there was nothing on the menu that was a small bite snack. This place is for the people who work in the building. The seating outside would be great in the summer. Service was friendly and busy. Portions are for big people who haven't eaten in a while. read more

Little Toasted has the best, fastest served, quality gastro-pub like lunch near The Loop. In the greater Wacker Drive area this is a happy medium in between Bazaar Meats and the like, and Boar's Head, food courts, etc. Staff is plentiful, friendly and efficient. read more

Little Toasted is a casual restaurant that combines upscale toast-centric dishes with an extensive whiskey selection The space features industrial-chic design with river views and an airy patio. They cater well to business lunches and weekend Their dishes are made with quality ingredients, they maintain an impressive whiskey selection, creative and tasty cocktails, and bright atmosphere. They can get crowded/noisy during lunch rush, and around dinner. The restaurant successfully balances between a casual lunch spot and serious whiskey bar, though it's best to visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed experience.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Want to get a substantial dinner after work without venturing too far from the Loop? Good luck! Little Toasted has a great whiskey list served in an attractive, modern space with terrible acoustics. After 3pm the menu consists of basic bar food: chicken tenders, flatbreads that look like they were prepared in an Easy Bake oven, nachos, and that's pretty much it. Everything is mediocre and sized to minimize the value to the customer. read more

We came here to cool off after a day in the sun and I gotta say, it's nice. The outdoor seating is spacious as is the inside. The couches were clean, large, and placed in a way that felt welcoming for groups. I thought it was neat that instead of having multiple sinks inside the bathrooms, they have one sink in each individual bathroom as well as a row of sinks directly outside. So, everyone in the restaurant can wash their hands with ease. When it comes to food, I wasn't feeling a full meal, so I ordered the avocado toast. It was heavily topped with arugula, which I don't mind, but what put me off was the strong sour taste. I think lemon or lime juice was added. It could have been a nice touch, but way too much was used. Regardless, I finished it. Our server was nice, but could have been a little more attentive when it came to the checks. Not sure I'd make this my go-to dining spot, but definitely a "grab drinks with friends" spot! read more

Little Toasted - Avocado Toast - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Where have you been all my life, a bourbon list to write home about. Hello pappy, hello weller lineup, hello beautiful bourbon wall. I've been working in the loop for five years and have aimlessly walked by this place many time, today I decided to stop in and wow I found my new favorite bar. read more

This is a great option for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and even possibly dinner! Located conveniently steps from the station, you can pop in here while waiting for your train (as we did in our case), or on a day in the city as it is also pretty close to a few popular tourist destinations. The inside is really pretty and comfy, and we were seated immediately on a Thursday early afternoon. Our waiter recommended the "Becky with the hood berries" cocktail to satisfy my sweet cravings and I loved it! We also tried the breakfast burrito (yum!) and the breakfast sandwich with sourdough bread. We also had a couple of beers as well before leaving. There was ample outdoor seating as well as the indoor seating, so definitely stop by if you're in the area. read more

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Good spot in the area for a party or drinks. Have been a few times for events and each time the staff was helpful and friendly. Good selection of drinks and food and a nice amount of space for parties. From lunch to after work drinks, great location, outdoor space and good food make this a nice spot. I had to plan something here for work and the staff was very helpful - I even had to change my times twice and they didn't bat an eye. Great food, good prices and friendly staff. Worth a visit! read more

Delicious inexpensive lunch . Nice clean place salmon teriyaki bowl I'd get again! During lunch staff served quickly

My group of 4 had a pretty odd experience here unfortunately. Service was very short/impatient, but I can understand that they are quite overwhelmed with the after work/happy hour crowd on a Thursday at 5:30! However, I ordered the frosé, and it was served as pictured. When I asked for a straw, I was told rather rudely there were "no straws or spoons" which I can't be understanding of. As you can see in the picture, the frosé can't be drank like a liquid - It's quite thick. So I resorted to spooning it with the lemon twist as my only option. I even made eye contact with a few others who ordered this at different tables with the same issue, so it wasn't just a misunderstanding with my server. At a minimum, this should've been communicated when I ordered the "drink". I definitely will not be returning after this uncomfortable experience and will try the other options in the area for happy hour with my coworkers. read more

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One of the worst services I've ever had, to be frank. The food was alright but when I tell you it was like they couldn't be bothered and were in a hurry to go pick up a winning lottery ticket? Our actual female waitress was alright and calm. First off you have to practically wave in their face to get their attention. The hostess was nowhere to be found. I was directed to someone who didn't acknowledge me at all. And couldn't be bothered to ask if I needed help. They do not seem like they care about their jobs at all. The bad turning point was basically the male server who was in such a hurry to pick up our plates and was constantly reaching over our table. He was really on ten. I really don't know what the issue is. I'm not sure if I'll be back anytime soon. read more

I was here for a group event and had a great time. Excellent, quick, + friendly bartenders; good liquor choices. (Excellent bourbon to choose from! How nice to attend a group event and not have swill as your only liquor choice.) This was a catered event, so I'm not sure if these are the typical menu items, but everything was delicious - the skewers + cheese were my faves. I left a sweater behind and the folks at LT held onto it for me until I could retrieve it a day later. (Thank you Rafael and Dan!!!!) Will be back for happy hour with colleagues. read more

The wife and I met a friend here for some drinks and ordered appetizers. This restaurant/bar is busy after work, but we only had to wait a few minutes to get a table. The beer selection is good and service is efficient. In addition to beer, we ordered onion rings and chef's board. Both were good. I tried the onion rings, but mostly ate the Chef's Board. There was so much of it that I had to bring some home. The meats and cheeses are delicious and went well with the beer. read more

Little Toasted - Chef's Board - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Feeling a "little toasted" while writing this review. So forgive me for any misspellings. Love the look and set up of this bar. Very spacious, with modern and trendy decorations. Located in the floor level of an office building on the river, so very convenient for those working in the Loop. Great selection of beers and cocktails. Came here today, a Wednesday, and it was 50% off chicken wings and whiskey. Got the lemon pepper wings, it was okay but doable. And also the cheese board. Can't go wrong with cheese. The drinks have catchy names to them and are quite tasty. Will try the toast food options on the menu on the next go round. Meaning...I'll be back. read more

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Stopped in for breakfast and it was delicious. I think it is dumb that reviews need to be at least 85 characters

Fun little out of the way spot. Good food, ok service. We went for lunch on our way to the art institute. Enjoyed our drink ( Old Fashions) and simple sandwich and charcuterie board. read more

Great whiskey list, gorgeous outdoor patio, cool, expansive space in an office building's atrium. Great location if you're heading to a train at Union Station or Ogilvie afterward. read more

Really pleasant place for an after work happy hour - okay, don't mind if we do! Love the expansive back patio. Lots of seating, and giant umbrellas. The drinks were delicious. The Frose is tasty on a hot day, albeit it's a little weird using a spoon for a drink. Maybe offer a straw if you don't want to put them in the drinks automatically. The bathrooms are a bit weird. They have actual bidets, which I LOVE. However, don't have them in a place where the bathrooms are unisex, and there's pee all over the seat. Maybe include a urinal for that purpose, so the controls don't get all . . . ew. read more

I mostly came by to check out the whiskey selection, which did not disappoint. There were many of the sought after bottles available to try, and though not necessarily cheap, they weren't price gouging prices either. There appeared to be multiple after work groups coming and going, so there was a bit of a corporate vibe rather than a more traditional bar. But if you're looking for your best opportunity to try a pour you haven't had before, this is it! read more

Little Toasted - Bartender literally going top shelf to grab my selection. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The menu that you scan at the bar says food is available until 7pm, however the bar tender refused to take my order at 6pm saying the "kitchen is closed". Will not be back. read more

OMG walking into this place I felt like the other king of Kings. Great location in downtown Chicago. What a great menu of bourbon whiskey and rye. About the best in town. Okay so I am a French fry snob and onion rings snob and this place put me in my place. You really need to try. read more

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I came here on a Friday after work with my family to celebrate Mother's Day a bit early. Since it was only 4:30pm, there were plenty of tables open. We asked the hostess if we could sit near the window, and she pointed out that these tables are reserved. We pointed out a couple more tables and she said those were being saved as well. Alrighty... so we sit at a table in the middle of the restaurant. While we were here we ordered some wine to start, the Chefs Board, and the Menage a Trois for the 4 of us. Upon receiving the Menage a Trois, we were told to let them know if we needed more bread for dipping. There is a lot of dip and only a couple pieces of bread per person, so we order 2 rounds of bread. Throughout the evening, we see our waiter maybe a couple times, but the most attentive worker here was the man working as the busboy (tattoos, dark hair). I wish we would have gotten his name because he was clearly the most hardworking. He really was putting in the work to make sure we had everything we needed, while our waiter on the other hand... Towards the end of the evening, our mother tries to tell the waiter that she was going to take the bill (mind you, it's Mother's Day and we were not letting her pay). I mouthed to the waiter to not worry about it, and that we'll take the check. He literally looks at us all and says, out loud "Wow- well this is getting intense. I'm going to leave now......" and walks away. Lol... WHAT. We all look at each other confused and honestly a bit offended. That was awkward. But at this point we're ready to get the bill and leave. By the time we flag down our waiter and get the bill, we take a look and it's almost $150 for 2 appetizers, and drinks for 4 people, mind you we did not have dinner and were still very hungry after. When we look closer, we were charged for extra bread with our appetizer. My brother makes note of this to our waiter, who in response, had nothing but attitude the entire exchange. Clearly realizing we were getting nowhere with him, my brother starts gathering his stuff as we are about to leave and just says 'alright, have a nice day'. The waiter replies back: 'No, YOU have a nice day'. We are ASTONISHED by this guy's attitude towards paying customers. After all of that, we all decided that we will never be back here. It's a shame because this place is easy for after work drinks- but for the price and the attitude of our waiter, there are 100 other places you can take your business. read more

Another placeholder so my pictures link. I'll update with details later, but the 3 star rating holds true. read more

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Best Chicken Tenders and cocktails!! 10/10 I got an ice cold dirty martini and upside down spicy Margarita. They were top-notch and Johnny and Frankie behind the bar are the best team! read more

Loved this place!!! What a find. I was looking for a spot close to Union Station to meet a friend for a holiday drink. Little Toasted is right across the street from the Jackson Blvd. entrance in the lobby of the Chase building. It's an expansive and stylish space with inviting decor and bar, table and high top seating with huge windows overlooking the courtyard. On this bone-chilling day we decided to sit near the window and pretend it was summer outside. The bartender was friendly - the place was empty for most of our visit so we got his undivided attention. He made some great drink suggestions, I tried "I Miss You Like Crazy" which is made with Old Barton and their own Watermelon cordial - excellent!! My friend switched over on her second round, it was that good. The menu was creative with a nice variety of breakfast items, apps, salads and sandwiches. We opted for the Fish & Chips (delicious) and the B.A.L.T. (very good as well). I ordered fries with my sandwich but got chips by mistake - turned out they were fantastic - homemade, crispy and just the right amount of salt. We really enjoyed our visit to Little Toasted and I can't wait to return for breakfast very soon. read more

Came for the whiskey and stayed for the whiskey. An amazing selection that is decently priced. Had a few pours of stuff not available to me in my area so was great to have. A wonderful helpful staff as well. I personally didn't try the food but it looked appetizing. If you are in Chicago, check out this spot. read more

Such a good protein packed salad. Although I ordered Pick up and they forgot the dressing. I am sure it would've made the salad even better!! read more

Little Toasted - Power Bowl - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Decent cocktails, burger and black ended chicken salad helped save the food rating for for us. Not the best happy hour food for the price- our nachos came with barely any fake cheese on them. Service was attentive, thank you ! read more

Great place to go during my layover at Union Station. Within walking distance. Great food and service.

Finally a great bar for Union station commuters!! I love happy hour but I hate that most places with great HP specials are in River North or West Loop. Toasted is a little hard to find, and if i dont know where you are going its easy to miss, specially if you are following google maps. They have a great outdoor space and the service was amazing! I stopped on a Tuesday and their special was $25 bottles of wine!! read more

First stop after rolling in to Chicago on the train. The avocado toast is so dang good! The arugula was fresh, avocado was perfectly ripe, everything seemed intentionally perfect. There were only 4 things on the menu for breakfast which was a bit of a bummer for my 10 year old. Also the waiter didn't seem to know how to answer my questions about allergens -- kind of important given that we have a peanut allergy. Also weird that the coffee was served in to-go cups. My husband loves this place. read more

not the worst sandwich I've ever had, but definitely the worst $14 sandwich I've had. Just another place exploiting you of your money. Try it once. you'll also regret it. read more

Tried restaurant for breakfast delivered as my hotel restaurant was closed. It was very good & the packaging done well. I will try it again on my trip through Chicago read more

Met a friend here for a quick drink between lunch and dinner time and we got everything we ordered quickly. My friend was on her way to a conference so we both appreciated the speed of the kitchen and the fun guidance of our server. Really appreciate having thoughtful cocktails, mocktails, CBD bevs, and food from a scratch kitchen right next to Union Station and the Sears Tower. read more

I love little toasted. I think the ambiance and environment of the location is fantastic. And they have AMAZING bathrooms. Their egg sandwich is really good! Their roasts are alright, I wish they had more spread to their toasts, the vegetable to spread ratio is a little off, which not enough spread. Their pick 3 breakfast is great though, the potatoes have such great flavor! read more