Never have I ever had a duck confit hash adorned with fried, sunny-side-up duck eggs before, and never have I tasted something quite this savory and delicious. Before I delve more into the dining details, I'll start with the beginning of this Sunday brunch while visiting Chicago. Beware: they don't take reservations, but we were happy to oblige and wait at the bar with drink in hand. Even better - they have two bars for hungry patrons anxiously awaiting a bite of their delicious menu. We found two bar stools with our names on them and bellied up to bar. Given it was Sunday brunch hour, I went for the Bloody Mary, and it was good. Like, real good. Perfect spice level (As a Texas native, I giggle whenever a beer back is served to quell the spice level). Perfect consistency. Perfect alcohol ratio. I was feeling good leading into Brunch and it certainly made the wait time feel like nothing. It was crowded in the dining area, but the service was fast and efficient, probably why the wait was nothing to sweat about. The Brunch menu might be small, but it's powerful. You always know it's a solid menu when they don't try to overwhelm or distract you with too many options. Essentially - every choice you go with will be good, so you don't need too much. Brevity is beautiful. So, I landed on the aforementioned Sunnyside Duck Egg Hash with Duck Confit, Shallots, Yukon Gold Potato, and Black Truffle Vinaigrette. It was robust meal with a lot of flavor profiles, but surprisingly simply made with only a few major key ingredients. It came together so nicely with each flavor completing one another instead overpowering the dish. I had a taste of my friends' burger and chicken and waffles, and I can't decide which dish I was most envious of as the burger was juicy and full of flavor, but that waffle...that waffle. And THEN came the bread to soak my egg yolk in. Damn. Though I didn't use the bread for that purpose, because my overzealous inhaling of my hash left nothing for me to sop up with the bread, I was able to have a piece of their bread with their house made preserves and a whipped butter spread. Yea, if anything - I would go back for that. As you can tell, I like this place. I. like. it. a. lot. And encourage anyone visiting living or visiting the Windy City to take the chance to dine there. Or stay there! It's a B&B, too! read more

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Great food and atmosphere. Relaxed! Try the biscuits and gravy with a sunny side egg read more

Longman & Eagle - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Incredible food, incredible selection of whiskey, what more could you ask for?? They rotate the menu seasonally and it never disappoints, the service is incredible. Go to this place if you can read more

Great experience! Delicious food and drink! Was not a fan of the liver mousse but everything else was excellent!

Definitely enjoyed my visit to L&E for dinner. I thought their old fashioned which is supposedly something they are known for was mediocre - too much whiskey flavor and no orange peel. They made a killer negroni though. Food was good all around - I had the half chicken and bone marrow and both were well presented and tasty - the chicken is a lot of food and well priced for what you get. Overall, I would recommend as a place to get upscale food and presentation for a reasonable price and friendly atmosphere. read more

Longman & Eagle - Half chicken - very good - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A guy comes up to the bar tender and politely asks if he can have a Miller. The bartender looks at him for 15 uncomfortable seconds, maybe 20. Then he says: No. Not "Maybe you'd rather have a Japanese whiskey sour or a Chicago craft beer instead?" Just: no. I love this place. Righteous place to get drunk. Best bar-made Manhattan I've ever had. read more

Not a long wait even on a weekend late morning/early afternoon, I got the duck egg hash and my friend got the fried chicken and waffles. The "hash" under the duck eggs was too salty, would have needed 3 of those eggs instead of 2 to balance the flavor out. The fried chicken tasted good, but not particularly better than fried chicken anywhere...the portion size of this was huge in comparison to the duck egg hash though, if that's what you're looking for. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday morning at 10:30, the wait was only 25 minutes. The space inside is tiny with just a few tables, but they have a few outdoor spaces. We were seated outdoors at the patio, it is a sunny day and not too hot, really enjoyed the ambiance. The chicken waffle is pretty good, the chicken is crispy on the outside and tender inside, the waffle is so so, the sweet potato cubes are great too. The Benedict is pretty good too, liked the sausage in there. We also got the grits with bacon as a side, quite tasty and filling. read more

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Updating this. It looks like there may be a new chef, the food has drastically improved again and service was great. Would recommend.

This is some of the best food I've ever had. I got the Sloppy Joe and my girlfriend got the Double Smash Burger(minus the caramelized onions...) and they were both AMAZING. You can tell they put their heart and soul into this menu with every bite. Drinks are also top notch. read more

This place is not some "hidden gem" since everyone knows how great it is. But what I'm most impressed with is that after all these years and with each new chef, they continue to bring it...My friend and I make it a point to come here every time we are in the city and we are never disappointed. this time we had the tomato salad and the smoked salmon latke. Holly Hell. Amazing. David was our bartender and he totally dial this up as far as places to go and check out in Chicago. Gotta love it. read more

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This was my first time at Longman & Eagle for brunch and boy did it not disappoint, and I consider myself somewhat of a self proclaimed bunch connoisseur. Let's start with the bloody Mary's. I tried the classic with vodka, great flavors, not too spicy, and perfectly filling. The cutie across from me tried a whiskey Bloody Mary. When I started to think about it, it seemed odd that ALL bloody's aren't made with whiskey. It was the perfect hint of whiskey and added just a touch of differentiation from the tried and true. Okay let's talk brunch. I am so happy we opted to get 2 different dishes as, boy were we both tempted to get the chicken and waffles. So one order chicken waffles, and one pork belly Benedict please. Chicken and waffles- great as expected. My lazy side may have struggled with the in bone chicken, but the flavor made it worth it. The pork belly Benedict was just incredible. All I can say is... run don't walk next Saturday to L & E! read more

Longman & Eagle - This cutie is almost as delicious as the pork belly Benedict :) - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in the neighborhood and finally stopped by Longman & Eagle. It was a nice crowd, but not too packed. We headed straight for OSB and found a couple seats at the bar. Earlier in the night I had sushi so I wasn't hungry, but decided to pigout on their famous burger anyway. Despite being too greasy, I could still appreciate the quality ingredients. ..from the Slagel Farm beef to the Black Forest bacon. Overall a respectable burger. The Key Lime Pie was the standout. It was deconstructed and came with banana ice cream. The bartenders were both really cool and made a few Dealer's Choice cocktails that were well balanced. I'd definitely go back to enjoy the chill atmosphere and try other menu items, particularly drinks and dessert. read more

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Service was good, and the aesthetic of the restaurant is nice. However, the one thing that our group found very odd was the difference in the sizes of the brunch items. Some of us got the burritos, which were on the small side and served with no sides, and some got other brunch entrees (biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict) that were MASSIVE and came with sides. The price difference was not significant between the options and we wish it was clearer what was a la carte and what came with sides. Also, almost none of the burritos came exactly as order, and the kitchen/food runners seemed really confused on who ordered what. read more

Very modern and stylish place hidden in the Logan Square. This time we ordered simple drinks (vodka soda / vodka cranberry juice) so I could not really judge the complexity of the cocktail menu. Food menu on the other side was a bit disappointing as ALL items that we ordered were mildly oversalted. We got French fries and pretzel to share and 4 glasses of water to follow because it literally felt like eating salt, especially the pretzel. I would be curious to be back in summer to hang out at the patio but certainly will have to try a different food option. read more

The bartender poured a quality Old Fashioned, but the kitchen disappointed. The smash burger was charred, and so was the bun. There was too much sauce on it, and the burnt taste prevailed regardless. The fries would have been good, but they were egregiously over-salted. Cool enough place. Full on hipster silliness. Good music. read more

We were stoked to get a table for lunch. Cool vibe SUPER loud but wonderful. The house made donut was tasty. Loved my breakfast burrito. My kid loved her biscuit and gravy. Everything was perfect. LOVED my Genmai Cha tea. read more

So you think you know what you're walking in for. But no, nothing can prepare you for this. If there was a ever a whiskey haven in Chicago - I will say this is it. Everyone is shouting Delilah at the top of their lungs ... but if they ever made it here ... they would be stopped right in their tracks. Good whiskey ; Better scotch ; unbeatable bourbon selection . And you think this stops there ... but you're mistaken. Their food is so delectable. We went in a large group and had so many good dishes. And thing is you cannot go wrong with anyone of them. The star of the evening was the mussels - they were really good and had the saltiness you expect from the broth ... but even better were the small corn corbs squeezed with lemon and soaked in the juices. I could eat that all day long. Coming to other seafood - 10/5 for the smoked trout and the tuna aioli dishes. And when you think your night cannot get any better - imagine an amazing cheesecake (raspberry and chocolate with a salted caramel after taste - not too sweet) with an Bruichladdich Octomore (priced $23 - which is a steal) to go with that. If ecstasy (in a good sense) ever had a place in Chicago, for a cheap price that is, it would be here. Food - 5/5 Drinks - 5/5 Ambience -5/5 read more

I want to preface this by saying I came here for a friends birthday and there were 8 of us. 3 of us ordered a burger, 2 gnocchi, 2 duck and one steak. Across the board the food was identical in flavor between all of us. I say this because we were really disappointed by the dishes and for consistency we tried each other's in case there was some fluke situation. SERVICE Took over 30-40 min to be seated at 5:30 on a Saturday night with practically an empty restaurant. The waitress was super nice. FOOD I cannot believe how terrible this was. - The bone marrow was decent at best. - The meat tartar that they recommended again was mediocre at best. - The duck on the skin was still rubbery and not seared at all meanwhile the crispy skin on the side tasted like it was sitting out. It was also lukewarm and had no flavor. I took it home to salvage it. - The gnocchi was NOT seasoned at all! Everyone at the table tried it and was confused! - The burger was way over salted - same with the sad obnoxious amount of fries. They also ignored the fact that one person wanted more done and came in medium rare. - The meatballs were nothing fantastic and the mashed potatoes felt too watery and less rich. This is not just my opinion but the consensus of the table. AMBIANCE Super cool and hipster inside with a great outdoor seating area. Pretty loud spot but still bearable. I would never come back here! Maybe this is just bar food but least do it right! With 1-2 dishes each person paid roughly 45. Also how the heck does this place have a Michelin star?? read more

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I had the best meal of my life here. It was in May of 2018, but I'm still thinking about it now in February of 2019. It was THAT good. I'm trying to plan my next trip to Chicago and Longman & Eagle will definitely be a destination. The atmosphere was great. The service was exceptional. The cocktails were excellent. read more

Love that they take reservations. Parking is easy on the streets surrounding. Checked vax car and ID before seating. Staff was friendly. Good and drinks were delicious per usual, got the meatless burger and Bloody Mary. Would like a couple more breakfast meals on the menu, they have like two options, a traditional breakfast, and ala carte items. Otherwise will definitely be back again as always. read more

Came on recommendation from a friend. Dimly lit, rich wood interior with a cozy hipster feel. When we were seated (no wait on a Thursday at 6, party of 2), I was very pleased to be asked if there were any dietary considerations as well as asked if I needed a vegetarian menu. Why yes, as a matter of fact, I do! It was nice not to have to ask. The menu isn't very organized, it was hard to discern what was an appetizer or small plate and what was meant to be an entree. Our server helped with that. We decided on: Broccoli and cauliflower gratin: baked in a shallow 5-6" diameter iron skillet, and copiously topped with bread crumbs. Vegetarian and very filling thanks to cream and butter. Not mind blowing but definitely filling and very good. Bone marrow: two huge succulent bones that my hubs loved. CAme with flattened halves of sourdough buttered cheese toast, like grilled cheese bread. The toast was delicious, we asked for more and thankfully got a small, fresh, hot refill! Beans and bacon: bathed in a rich gravy and topped with nuts and a cream finish. Not too salty and great bacon flavor. Carpaccio: husband had this, it was good but not remarkable. He didn't say why. We also got a nice surprise of an amuse bouche of sweet potato soup (veg version for me) that was a nice, seasonal, and slightly sweet way to get ready to eat. Service was friendly with our waters always refilled but not too frequently. Portions were huge, we left stuffed after sharing these 4 appetizers with no room for dessert. Husband also loves the whisky offerings... even poured a st George variety we can't get back home altho we live close to the distillery. Check also totaled a respectable $100 (half the bill was alcohol(. Overall: good, not mind blowing but definite a solid experience! read more

Although I usually avoid super hip places because alas, I am not super hip, I love Longman & Eagle. My first time in was two years ago for my brother's birthday and we stopped in again for my sister's 21st birthday dinner this time around. I'm always surprised how inconspicuous it is on the outside compared to how great the food and service is - a humble restaurant. When you enter, it's pretty dark but you can immediately see their vast array of whiskey and other hard alcohol... which is a characteristic of a great restaurant if you ask me! Both times I've visited we've been seated in the middle room near the restrooms. It has pretty good lighting and a low sound level, which is ideal. Although the tables are close together, it has never been a problem for hearing each other or feeling like you're having a private dinner. We started off the meal with drinks, which is most important on a 21st birthday. My boyfriend and I split the Stormy Spring Buck which was interesting ( in a good way), refreshing and unique. It's not a cheap drink but you take the mug with you, so we decided it was worth it. At our table, there were also drinks that included the Welcome to Chiami and others that were more simple. When we moved onto dinner I ordered the Ramp Gnocchi, which was pretty delicious. I'm not going to lie though, the color of it kind of makes the gnocchi look like slugs. Once you move past that, it is delicious. People also ordered the Wild Boar Sloppy Joe, which was just alright, the Slagel Burger, which was delicious, and more sloppy joes. We also tried the pretzel and then Slagel Meatballs which may have been the best part of the whole meal. They were so. good. Overall the meal and service were great! Our waitress, Shelby, was always there when we needed her and even brought us a shot with a candle for the birthday girl! The other waitstaff was constantly filling our water and clearing plates but also managed to be out of our way which was pretty impressive. Also worth mentioning - their soap smells great. If you were going to hold it.. I recommend using the bathroom for the soap. Anyways, can't wait to come back to Longman & Eagle! From their great food (and soap!) and simple branding to their love of whiskey, everything makes me want to return. read more

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Super cozy gastropub! We originally didn't plan going here but made a stop anyway after our flight to Chicago. It's very close to the CTA stop, so that was a bonus (we didn't want to wander the city in the dark). The atmosphere was very cozy but it is very dark inside. So dark that it was very difficult to take pictures of the food -- maybe if we had stopped by for lunch, it would've been brighter inside. Anyway, we had dinner here since we heard of their Michelin star. I got the gnocchi and it was a very good portion for dinner; we got the hamachi crudo to share and my friend got the escolar. The portion for the escolar was somewhat small so I guess it was good that we also had the hamachi crudo. Overall, great food, ambiance is good, but maybe they should consider making it less dark inside the restaurant for dinner... read more

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Had lunch inside on Monday, August 28, 2023. The food was delicious. The Ricotta toast and breakfast burrito hit the spot. My friend loved her old fashion. I would give this place 5 stars but our server was mean. Never smiled. She kept cutting us off and made us feel uncomfortable. Next time I'm gonna try to sit in someone else's section. It's a neighborhood treasure. read more

With a motto like "EAT - DRINK - WHISKEY," I didn't need to actually taste anything to be sold. I was staying in The Loop, so Logan Square was a bit of a trek, but it was one well worth it. The evening was perfect for sitting outside, and we were lucky to score a table as they don't take reservations. We started our meal with some craft cocktails. For you whiskey lovers, they have an impressive collection of 148 selections. You can also appreciate their other unique offerings, which include unusual spirits and biodynamic, small batch wines. While the guy sitting next to me was enjoying a juicy bacon cheeseburger with a side of beef fat fries (be still my clogged heart) tempted me to order the same, the two of us petite girls decided to order 3 dishes to share: chanterelle agnolotti, pork belly confit and slow roasted cauliflower. We attempted to order a side of beef fat fries, but sadly, they cannot do sides of it. I was sort of crushed by that. Luckily, all 3 dishes were amazing, so it made up for the lack of beef fat fries. If you're a vegetarian, I'd highly recommend the cauliflower, as it is an entree portion. There's a uber hipster vibe going on here - you can even book a room upstairs in their Ace Hotel-like digs. I also loved that they left us with a postcard that showed that they don't take themselves too seriously. Now, which yelper actually called bone marrow & wild boar "YUCKY" - blasphemous! read more

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Went there with family, party of 4. This place doesn't accept reservation but we got lucky to have a nice table by the bar area. Normally, there is a long wait especially, for dinner but guess,I was a lucky charm. This is a mid-size restaurant that has separate off site bar (OSB at L&E) located next to the restaurant proper, They offer private dinning in here, accommodate up to 20-35 seats. We all enjoyed each other company and those deliciousness but we enjoyed more with their creativity & presentation, very unique and creative the way they do. I really appreciate when it comes to dinning experience and I get more than just to enjoy the taste of food or a beautiful place. L&E gave me more than that. I can feel the passion of the chef, creating all the dished that are considerate, deliberative and flavorful with an emphasis on sourcing the finest local ingredients. that's why they change their menu frequently, sometime daily, as ingredients allow, so you can't always expect to have the same dish that you ordered from your last visit. I wanted to try one of their house cocktails"Young At Heart" but they didn't have enough ingredient to make it so I had to try something else. I liked my drinks OK, I noticed that most of their cocktails were whiskey- based, they were good but too strong for me (Tio Italiano) but if you like bourbon drinks you will like that. Finally, found something that I really enjoyed "The Violoet Buck" very delightful. We ordered a lot of food, some of the starter dishes were very small so we had a few of those and a few of entrees dishes. I really loved the seared strip steak and bone marrow that served with crunchy toast, very delicious. Happy ending with these two desserts, #1 Praline Pecan Terrine : Caramel & Bourbon Espresso, Honey Foam, Chocolate Oil, Malted Ice Cream, Molasses Syrup and Chocolate Powder, it's worth more than $10. #2 Carrot cake Waffle : Spice Carrot Syrup, Pineapple Gastrique, Carrot Raisin Puree, Cream Cheese Custard, Date Pecan Puree, Carrot Air, Cream Cheese Ice Cream and fried carrot. Same price for all desserts. Want to have a happy ending meal? try them :) read more

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***Longman & Eagle is a true gastropub--a casual atmosphere and delicious as well as reasonably priced pub food (bold flavors and high quality ingredients cooked with skill)*** Having visited a fair number of gastropubs or places that were gastropub-esque, I would say that Longman & Eagle tops them all. Like other good gastropubs, Longman & Eagle features a wide selection of drinks as well as refined pub food with big and bold flavors. What separates Longman & Eagle though is how their food showcases both strong technique in the kitchen as well as high quality ingredients (you are fortunate to get one of these qualities in a gastropub let alone both). Their porcini agnolotti was a great reflection of this. The pasta had a nice and thin skin while the mushroom filling was earthy and flavorful. The pasta here was more satisfying than pasta I had at some of Chicago's fine dining spots. The ravioli dish at Ria lacked a great filling--not flavorful enough--while Alinea's pasta had strong flavors yet the pasta was too thick. The garnishes for the agnolotti were great. The sauce was a creamy sweet corn sauce (a great showcase for one of the Midwest's best local ingredients) as well as a big helping of grana padano cheese. While there was a big portion of cheese, the grana padano was softer, creamier and less sharp than your typical parmesan so it provided a nice compliment to the pasta without being overpowering. There were also some crispy skin pieces, which were thicker than your standard crispy skin garnish you will see elsewhere. The crispy skin here was bold and hearty and had similarities to chicharrones. Their porchetta (an entree) was another great reflection of their refined pub fare. The porchetta was incredibly juicy and tender (also a good flavor). It was topped with crispy thick cut bacon. The porchetta was paired with a creamy and satisfying corn risotto as well as a peach relish that provided a good sweet note to the salty bacon. Their pastrami-cured sweetbreads were also good. They used a thick cut of sweetbread and they didn't bread it too much, which was a good thing. The sweetbread was slightly crispy on the outside with a juicy and flavorful center. The sweetbread was accompanied by a gruyere cream, thousand island dressing and sauerkraut (kind of like a reuben). All the sides were good and flavorful though they did not stand out as much as the sweetbread. The only other food/savory item I had was their tuna salad amuse bouche and it was just okay. I have been to a lot of gastropubs where desserts are really throwaway dishes. They might carry 3 or 4 items, but they are often standard stuff. That was not the case at Longman & Eagle. The desserts were creative and the final presentations showcased that desserts are taken seriously here (both in terms of ingredients and execution). And while I was not a big fan of the desserts I had, I could tell that this kitchen might have what it takes to put out a truly great dessert. Their gruyere donuts were too savory. They were crispy fritters that were filled with a heavy portion of melted gruyere cheese (they kind of reminded me of the risotto balls at Little Dom's). The accompaniments were savory too like a whipped goat cheese cream and grated parmesan. There were some sweet elements (like maple syrup), but the dish still had an appetizer feel to it. This was a less sweet version of Lazy Ox Canteen's honey ricotta fritters (and those are starters at that restaurant). The olive oil pound cake was better. The cake was quite dense, which was okay, but I wish the flavor was more pronounced and satisfying. The garnishes were good though. There were some good cherries as well as a nice sour cherry jelly. There was a generous serving of thick, dense and lightly sweet buttermilk saffron ice cream. Service was very good here. The staff was friendly and efficient. Food came out at a good pace. Prices were good as well. A lot of their entrees were in the low $20s or less. Their drinks were also reasonable with most of their mixed drinks topping out at $8. Longman & Eagles specializes in a large selection of whiskey, bourbon and rye (in shot form or via a mixed drink). The outside of Longman & Eagle is not much to look at (neither is the surrounding area). The inside is comfortable though. It is not contemporary and upscale like Culver City Father's Office. Instead, it has a more lived-in feel (brick walls, mismatched chairs, unvarnished wood ceiling), which seems to go well with the neighborhood, the staff and the hearty food (which is excellent but also rustic and not needlessly showy). Longman & Eagle was one of my best dining experiences in Chicago and with their combination of great food, personable service and good value, I think it is one that many would enjoy. Free parking is available on the street. read more

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I was lucky enough to enjoy a dining experience here solo a couple months back. I had staged (auditioned) for a pastry position, and was able to eat some of their dishes before I left for the day. The place was becoming jam packed and it was only about 8:30 on a Thursday night. Hipster kind of place and an unusual menu, but had earned itself a Michelin star, so I was excited to try. It was a long day, and I had myself a nice cocktail as I pulled up a corner spot at the dimly lit bar. The Cloud City: Denizen White Rum, Tawny Port, Lemon, Egg White. Fizzy rum cocktail complete with an egg white foamy cloud. Tasty guy. $10 The English Pea agnolotti, lavender gel, Manilla clams, and ham broth was served up next by Chef Matt himself. The clams were succulent, the peas firm, the agnolotti was perfect pillowy in texture. Microgreens and the ham broth just had that right amount of salt to bring the dish as a whole. As a small plate, at $18, I can say a bit pricey for the normal folk for this neighborhood. Then onto the pan seared Albacore tuna, hominy ravioli, fermented cabbage, radish, pickled Serrano chiles, avocado puree, Pozole broth. The broth has a kick from the serranos, and the toasted ravioli is unusual, but tasty with a crumbly texture. Perfectly cooked tuna, great flavors, in fact, a real encore of a party in my mouth! The dish is normally $32. I almost always get dessert, but because I was in the kitchen all day, I got to do little tasting of the various components of a few of the selections. All good. Definitely want to come back again. read more

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We came to check out Longman & Eagle on a recent Chicago trip, as we were told countless times of it being a restaurant favorite from multiple people. I was pretty excited in checking this restaurant out, as it holds 1 Michelin star and offers a farm-to-table fare with whiskey and craft cocktails in the Logan Circle neighborhood. The place does not accept reservations, so getting there right when it opens is highly recommended. The host was super friendly and awesome, and kept us in the loop on when a table will most likely be available. We were fortunate enough to be seated right when the rest of our party arrived, as we thought we'd had to wait a bit longer! We tried: Slagel Family Farms Meatballs (with Anson Mills polenta, puff pastry, pepperoni, and marinara sauce; these were soft meatballs and I appreciate the little slices of pepperoni); BBQ Spiced Beef Rinds (these came in a small mason jar, the rinds were super crispy and crunchy, and it had a sweet bbq powder/coating on it; pretty addicting); Slagel Family Farms Bone Marrow (with bacon-shallot jam, green apple kimchi, pickled garlic & shallots, parsley, and sourdough; I didn't taste any of the green apple kimchi, and the bone marrow itself was more stringy and fatty; it had an okay taste to it, but the star of the plate was the buttered sourdough slices!); Smoked Clams (with squid ink tagliatelle, crab streusel, cotija cheese, and mole sauce; the squid ink tagliatelle was pretty delicious and cooked al dente; there was no crab streusel and clams in sight, so that was a little disappointing; also, the mole was more of a smear on the side of the plate, so you had to grab a forkful and then try to smear some onto your bite!); Duck-In-A-Jar (a mason jar filled with duck pastrami, duck donfit, duck heart, rice beans, potatoes, Klug Farms raspberries, and duck blood-foie gras jus; this is supposedly a famous dish of L&E's, always hitting on a top eats list; however, we all thought that this dish was the most disappointing and the most unappetizing! You had to dump the contents of the mason jar on the plate (don't forget to remove the napkin the jar is sitting on!), mix it all up, and then eat it; honestly, it tasted like a side orzo salad, but with rice, beans, and various duck meat slices, all in a vinegary/Italian dressing; it was just not tasty at all!); Fried Chicken Roulade (with duck fat biscuits, High Life apples, cipollini onions, waffle puree, honey espuma, and cayenne-maple chicken jus; think of a chicken breast Wellington concoction, the biscuits were probably the most preferred item on the dish; we couldn't taste any of the waffle puree, which was sad!); Housemade Potato Gnocchi (with one hour dug egg, tikka masala, smoked maitake mushrooms, freeze-dried English peas, pickled black mustard seeds, and thumbelina carrots; the gnocchi were little soft pillows, but I was not a fan of the tikka masala; it literally tasted like a tikka masala pasta dish, which was really weird!); a Slagel Family Farms Burger (with aged Widmer's cheddar, North Country bacon, housemade sesame seed bun, and a side of beef fat fries; the burger itself was okay, but the beef fat fries were the favorite as they were super crispy and yummy with the side of ketchup); and, the Wild Boar Sloppy Joe (with crispy sage, onion, pickled jalapenos, housemade sesame seed bun, with a side of beef fat fries; this was also a disappointing dish, as the sloppy joe was just not flavorful and more on the bland side; the bun was too soft and did not hold the fillings together well). For dessert, we tried: the Black Sesame Doughnut (with coconut tapioca, black sesame puree, powdered coconut, lime, coriander, lime & palm sugar granita, and coconut sorbet; the doughnuts were a little chewy, and the coconut sorbet was tasty; I wasn't a fan of the lime & palm sugar granita as it had a mildew-y taste to it!); a Caramelized Cheddar Housemade Apple Pie (with miso ice cream, miso custard, graham cracker powder, apple cider taffy, apple cider air, and charred cinnamon; the apple pie was tasty, with a hint of the saltiness from the cheese; I was pleasant surprised that the cheese taste was not overwhelming); and, a Mochi-Cashew Smoked Tea Steamcake (with caramelized nino banana, fried plantain, passion fruit-avocado puree, souffled rice, and salted cashew ice cream; the steamcake was okay, a little too moist; but, I did like the salted cashew ice cream as it tasted like a salted caramel!). Our server was Madeline, and she was as sweet as can be! The service really rocked, and the staff were all super friendly and efficient. The place itself has a rustic look, with hardwood floors, wooden tables, and hanging bulbs. Being a 1-star-rated Michelin eatery, I was actually pretty disappointed. However, I'm glad I was still able to check this place out! +BBQ Beef Rinds +beef fat fries +Caramelized Cheddar Housemade Apple Pie +ask for Madeline :D +friendly service! +restricted parking read more

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Quick Hit: My Absolute Favorite Restaurant in Chicago *This review is based on 10+ visits, for both brunch and dinner, at L&E I could write an extensive review encapsulating the awesomeness of all that is Longman & Eagle, but to save me from carpal tunnel syndrome I will sum it up in a simple equation. (Food/Drink): --High end, innovative, Michelin-starred cuisine (check my food pics, yes 27 of them, sorry) --Extensive drink menu (WHISKEY BAR) + (Atmosphere): --Down-to-earth, hipster, laid-back ambience + (Service): --Unpretentious, flannel-clad waitstaff with excellent food/drink knowledge = Longman & Eagle Eat here (seriously). Drink here (obviously). And you can even stay here (they have a few hotel rooms). You won't be disappointed. read more

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Through Reliable resources, not just 1000+ yelp reviews did I decide to come here for the bourbon. There was simply too much discussion between people who had no business coming here and those wishing to bask in it's glory to trust the public. My visits here were drastically different. This place has a bit of everything, bourbon bastion, hotel, gastropub, store, everything. I found their wine list to be a bit over the top and expensive, not many offered in carafe and by the glass. OSB Off Site Bar is more of a creative space for brunches, snacks and more relaxed atmosphere. The beer is very Euro centric, lots of local, but also regional. Minus points for carry Budweiser and not Shlitz. An oddly high # of cans and fruit offerings. Their cocktail staff was a little bit dark on beer particulars. Only 1 nitro offering. Still very friendly if overwhelmed in offerings. Loved they carried applejack and knew how to use it. House cocktails were reasonably priced and with 300+ whiskey offerings you can get lost. Love the flights and with dozens of drinking whiskies they really separated from just having old and rare's. Décor is great, lots of wood, natural light, still warm, not crowded, bathrooms weren't half bad. Breakfast I found eclectic. I'm stealing the PBR idea and ordering beer with all my breakfasts from now on. Great idea. My irish breakfast was great with my boilermaker. Blood sausage was the star of the show. Dinner I had pretzel which was amazing, the spiced beef rinds were surprisingly good, though BBQ part could be lost. Octopus & Boudin Noir salad was great, just not as a salad. Smoked Clams, squid ink and crab streusel went great with my red The chef is the man having opah, they really are food forward here, just a little too rich and convoluded in vision. Ok so onto the real reason I came here. Whiskey/Bourbon. Had the E taster to start, worth it just the Willet 21year. I picked and chose each visit what I wanted and still spent a car payment with insurance and monthly gas amount in my short few days. Again I was appalled by seeing fireball, Queen bee and the like. Good prices on the stuff from the Far East. Cheap Red Breast, Most more known Scotches were inexpensive. A dozen whites to put you in your place. Really enjoyed the Parker's heritage offerings. Plenty of Rye's, too many to try. Just come for the whiskey or the food, but not both. They do so many things well, but still try way too many things to put them overall in the upper echelon. I'll call it the everymans everyman sort of place. read more

I think this was the first time I'd ever been to a Michelin-starred restaurant. But it's also possible that eating brunch at one (especially one that reads as another pork-centric gastropub) doesn't count. Longman & Eagle's brunch (read: menu split into breakfast, lunch, and booze) is served every day of the week. I love that! And so does everyone else - early on a Tuesday afternoon, I was shocked by the healthy crowd of patrons. Apparently in Chicago, expecting quiet restaurants during awkward weekday hours doesn't work. Still, the place is gigantic (they have an inn!) and the friendly hostess seated us immediately. The bloody mary was excellent. It was served with a tiny glass of what tasted like PBR. I had no idea what to do with it, but upon tasting the perfectly spiced bloody mary, destroying it by turning it into a michelada would've been a horrible idea. The Tete de Cochon was a roulade of tender pork ringed with a gelatinous layer of head cheese, topped with a sunny side up egg, baby arugula, parsley, and a prawn - and the best part, bathed tableside in lemony, porky jus that pulled it all together. This was delicious - a translation of something that looks a bit more "cuisine" but still fully satisfies the comfort-and-familiarity requirements of Brunch (and its eaters). Actually, the brunch menu still leans toward familiarity. Get their versions of challah French toast or eggs benedict if you need; the Tete de Cochon, having both French and pig's head in its name, may have been the most "exotic" item. I thought my friend's pork belly torta was unexciting - but then again, my life maybe includes amazing tortas too regularly. Prices were so reasonable. At home, another tired brunch plate would've cost the same $14 as my lively, beautiful plate here! To boot, the bloody mary was served in a pint glass and $8. God, NYC, why?? read more

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Hands down one of my favorite brunch spots in Chicago! Sure, the trek out to Logan Square can be a hassle, but believe me, your stomach will THANK YOU in the long run! What I love about L&E is that they're putting their own unique twists on classic brunch items elevating ordinary dishes to Michelin star level. L&E sits on Kedzie Ave. in a building with an unassuming dark facade. Look closely or you'll miss it! The interior features hardwood floors and earthy brick walls with tables scattered throughout. There's additional seating at the bar along with their impressive whiskey collection. We ended up choosing to sit out on the patio. Our server was great -- very knowledgeable about each dish's ingredients and offered excellent suggestions. SUNNYSIDE DUCK EGG HASH I thought I was going to be underwhelmed by this dish, but it wowed me! The two duck eggs you get are perfectly cooked with ooey gooey runny yolks. There's yukon gold potatoes, shallots and chunks of duck confit along with a gorgeous black truffle vinaigrette that took this dish to the next level. I should've taken the servers advice to order the side of fresh toast, but I was being stubborn and ended up flagging her down later on. The toast was really fresh and served with whipped butter and house made raspberry jam. This was the perfect vehicle for dipping into the egg yolks and sopping up that delicious vinaigrette. CHICKEN AND WAFFLES This dish was a winner as well! The flavor of the waffle was amazing with hints of cinnamon in the batter? The texture was perfect -- crispy outside, fluffy inside. My only gripe is that it says waffles on the menu, but it only comes with one. There are however two pieces of chicken that come with an order, a drumstick and thigh. Again, the flavors were wonderful -- the chicken was delightfully crispy, moist and juicy. I appreciated the subtle touch of grated Parmesan cheese on top to add a punch of salt. The consistency of the maple syrup was viscous without being overly thick, which complemented the chicken and waffle well. The dish is also served with a sweet potato hash studded with crispy bits of pork belly which was amazing. Wish I didn't have to share this dish! Being a Michelin star restaurant, I was really surprised at how affordable everything was on the menu. The service was what I would expect from an establishment with such an accolade -- attentive, but not stuffy. Looking forward to coming back so I can have an order of chicken and waffles all to myself! read more

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Longman & Eagle is simply amazing. Yes, it oozes sex appeal, and is a great place to take a date on a weekend night. Because those are the ones when you really want to make an impression, and L&E can totally be your wingman for the night! Service was impeccable, from the time we arrived, to the enjoyable wait at the bar trying their big beer list, and whiskeys and old timey cocktails like a sidecar with shaved nutmeg. Once seated, no less than five people took care of us, and explained every dish that was put on the table. L&E has enough appetizers and small plates, that we made our meal by assembling small plates of Gastropub "tapas". -Pretzel w/Welsh Rarebit, great! Rarebit is like beer cheese soup, and dipping a big homemade pretzel served as a great appetizer. -Bone marrow w/spicy jam served on crostini. Scooping bone marrow and jam out of a big dog's bone was new to me, but this was really tasty! -Pumpkin gnocchi w/foie gras, juniper berries and rosemary. Excellent! And the juice was great to dip the crostini in. (I'm getting the name of the dish wrong, it's way more "culinary", but pumpkin gnocchi is what it is.) -Spicy Wild Boar Sloppy Joes- big enough for a meal, this came with fries, and oddly, just plain old ketchup. The sloppy joe was, indeed, spicy, and huge! Dessert was out of the question! But since we had been talking about ice wine, decided to order the Apple Ice Wine from Ontario, which was a nice light way to end a great meal, and a great experience at Longman & Eagle. Many happy returns are in order! read more

Parking can be a drag but with an extensive drink menu, I would walk a mile! Longman & Eagle was actually recommended to me by the bartender at Ipsento. He raved about their craft cocktails and beer/wine/liquor variety. After 2 visits, I have to say I am a huge fan of both the food and drinks. L&E is nestled on a busy street in Logan Square. When I say nestled, I mean an obscure grey building on the corner. As I said earlier, parking can be a drag but a train will drop you off nearby. If you insist on driving, there is a lot in front of the Logan Square auditorium. The food here is amazing! I have had the beef shank and sunny side duck and let me tell you, finger lickin' good! There was literally nothing on my plate! I'm pretty excited to return and try the chicken and waffles! The drinks. Those are sneaky little suckers. They are well made and so delicious. Prior to moving to Chicago, I had no idea that cocktails were a part of the culinary curriculum. Drinks here, that's some culinary school sh*t. Sooo good! And let's talk about the Michelin star. I have never dined at a Michelin star restaurant and spent a mere $32 for brunch and booze. So there you have it. Stop reading and go already! read more

Longman & Eagle - Red wine glazed beef shank - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Longman & Eagle is far and away one of my favorite brunch spots in Chicago. Right off the Logan Square stop, it's the perfect brunch destination if you're looking for an elevated version of something you can't cook at home. Eggs benedict? Snooze, I can make that for 1/8th of what it costs to buy in a restaurant. But delicious duck confit hash and perfect biscuits and gravy -- those are things you'll happily pay for at a professional restaurant establishment like this. I've only been with a small handful of friends, so waiting for a seat has never been an issue. There always seems to be something available at the bar if you're a group of 2-3, but any more than that and you may encounter a queue. So perhaps it's best experienced when you're catching up with one or two good friends as opposed to a brunch blowout. Their breakfast drinks are also fantastic. The bloody mary is one of the better ones I've had in Chicago, and the Longman Lemonade is not to be missed. Don't let the thought of whiskey at 11:00am scare you off, it's special and refreshing. These guys are just the best. If you've not experienced it yet, make it happen ASAP. read more

Longman & Eagle - The Longman Lemonade - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My first experience eating here was quite disappointing. It reminded me that on my first visit, I was more impressed with the experience and service than with the actual cocktails we got. They were good, but not all that memorable. The same this time around, but more than anything the 2 stars for this review update is for the 2 out of the 5 dishes we had which were awesome. The remaining 3 were pretty bad and this place is a Michelin starred restaurant. The awesome (these happened to be the first 2 dishes we were served): Bone Marrow - While there was little actual marrow on these bones, the 3 separations of prep/flavors were unique and delicious. The bread for them was good too. Steak Tartare - Excellently delicious and completely decadent with truffles and fois gras. It was superb. The bad (after those first two it was all down hill): Confit Beef Tripe - It was served room temp/slightly cold and I'm not sure if that was their intend or not. It sounded much better in theory than in practice. Plus their was no zing whatsoever to the "Szechuan sauce" as I would have thought. No numbing, nothing, it was bland. Duck-In-A-Jar - All due respect, whoever made this dish, does not know how to cook duck, in all 3 preparations there were. This was extremely over salted and most of the duck was over cooked and quite dry. Smoked Clams with Squid Ink Tagliatelle - The pasta was overcooked, there were very few clams, and very mild flavor. We declined dessert, but did have espresso that was good. This is one of the few places after this experience that I actually would return to. I'm hoping this was just an off night. read more

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I don't think I can accurately review this place yet, as we ordered some of the less inventive fare - two different salads, a burger. We did try a couple more fun things, like the sweetbreads, dehydrated bacon, and wild boar sloppy joe, but I still don't feel like I can attest to the menu as a whole. So thanks for reading this totally useless review. Just kidding. I had a very important revelation tonight... They say the name Longman and Eagle is a reference to the nearby Illinois Centennial Monument, a structure that has an Eagle perched atop which was sculpted by Evelyn Longman. I reject this all-too-convenient explanation. I postulate that Longman/Eagle is an homage to one of the greatest TV helicopter pilots of the Cold War era: Stringfellow Hawke. Furthermore, whoever named this establishment was a closet Airwolf fan. Think about it. What is long? String is long. What's another word for Man? Fellow. (You can probably figure out Eagle/Hawk part.) What sells food and whiskey better than anything? Experimental helicopters and Jan Michael Vincent. The man single handedly turned "Jan" into a perfectly acceptable first name for a boy. I have had this poster on my wall for many years http://tinyurl.com/yyvopb2 and I live by its motto. I encourage you to do the same. read more

I'm a foodie on a budget so Alinea is not in the foreseeable future. Luckily, there is Longman and Eagle where I can experience fine dining without breaking the budget . Longman and Eagle uses advanced cooking techniques and ingredients seen from the likes of Top Chef by taking a twist on American classics. I had a braised short rib and tenderloin served with foie gras, horseradish whipped potatoes, fried bone marrow, and a beer consomme. Foie gras and sous vide tenderloin for only $32 - that's an awesome deal. The meal was a take on meat and potatoes but sophisticated. The presentation alone was satisfying and each component of the dish was well thought out. The same meal could easily be charged double in downtown Chicago. There are also several small plates and bar items to choose from to offset the cost. For the price and quality of food they are dishing out, it's no wonder that Longman and Eagle doesn't take reservations and has over 1000 reviews on Yelp. read more

Longman & Eagle - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois