A three dollar whiskey shot menu and delicious food is a match made in heaven; Longman and Eagle is Saint Peter. I knew this place was going to be good when right as we sat down our server offered us a complimentary spoonful of some kind of mystery squash and pork puree -- it was one of tastiest spoonfuls of anything I have ever driven down the ole throat hole. That's how you start a meal. For an entree I had the Steak and Eggs -- the steak was perfectly cooked and the mushroom salad on top was spectacular. Though the ravioli with an egg inside is a cool way to eat pasta and eggs, I felt that the seasoning was a little on the bland side and the pasta was a little undercooked. My girlfriend had the Pork Confit -- this was amazing. The pork was perfectly seared, was extremely flavorful, and the risotto beneath it was hands-down the best risotto I have ever eaten. Really I can't imagine rice ever tasting better than that cheesy concoction. The cornbread desert was out of this world -- homemade thick (but still spongy) cornbread served with fresh blackberry jam and olive oil ice cream. OLIVE. OIL. ICE CREAM. What!? It was in the top 5 ice creams I have ever tried, and I consider myself a connoisseur. Really good. Also they have fried Buffalo Sweetbreads with a really, really, good house-made ranch sauce. Word. Booze-wise the drinks were good but not quite on par with some of my favorite mixology-crazy joints in Chicago (cough, cough, Violet Hour, cough). For a place that specializes in whiskey I was hoping for a little more extensive whiskey drink menu, and less on the sweet side. I like to feel Charles Bronson manly when I'm downing my whiskey, and I didn't get that with the drinks here. The 3 dollar whiskey shots certainly took care of that though. read more

My in-laws decided to take advantage of a great price in the city and proximity to our home for a long weekend. It sure beats staying out in the suburbs. And I have a newfound appreciation for quirky places. Unfortunately, this is one of those places best suited for "the kids" rather than the parents.Imagine a Hard Rock B&B on a small scale. That's this place. They stayed in one of the smaller units. However, no temperature control and luckily they were here in March because opening the window lets in a terrific noise from the kitchen exhaust fan. Next, the room is cozy. In my opinion, that's fine because you are just there to sleep. The bath is a wet bath: toilet and shower (no tub) in one. Your TP is on a rope on the otherside of the clear glass wall. So you are definitely gonna need to be cozy with your roommate. The TV had no cable. Instead they opted for AppleTVs in every room and digital TV. It's an interesting comprimise. Again, for me, the room is for sleeping. All is this is pretty standard stuff. But the noise coming from the bar downstairs can only be described as loud. And they are unapologetic about the fact: if you don't like it that's just the way we are. It's something that should be on their website as it's only included in the manual that's in the room. So it's not for parents, but your hip friends that come in from out of town. The price is right and this location is ideal: hop on the Blue to be downtown in 20 minutes. That's my best advice, too, since parking is not included. And if you can find a spot you better take it since there's zone parking in effect otherwise you're on your own for street parking. read more

Super nice staff. We were seated immediately inside, 45 min wait for patio. Awesome food and drink. All around great experience. Will be going back for the impressive whiskey selection. read more

Longman & Eagle - Negroni cocktail. Forgot name but so refreshing. Hit the spot on a hot summer day. - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was a bit skeptical at first about going to Longman Eagle after a really dull day. But my spirits improved the moment I got in. Started with a Manhattan, liked it. Of all the 7-8 dishes we ordered, I was blown away by their foie gras, tuna crudo, goat eggplant gnocchi, and pork belly- Out of the world good!!!! However, did not like their bone marrow dish and the duck breast. Duck breast was too gamey for my liking. Desserts were good. read more

Sometimes you have one of those days where going to work is difficult. They're usually Mondays. On those days, you roll out of bed around 8:30 (you were supposed to be at work thirty minutes ago) manage to somehow make yourself presentable, pack a bag, and then fall back asleep for another hour. By that point, there's nothing else to do to salvage the day except to go get yourself breakfast and hope that a PBR and salty breakfast meat will help you make it to your afternoon meetings. (If this isn't how you feel on Mondays, I still recommend this place). On days like this, I head to Longman & Eagle. Right by the Logan Square Blue Line stop, it's my favorite place for a meal before catching the train in the morning (PBR Breakfast and strong coffee), a drink (many types of whisky) after I get home on said train, and dinner (slow roasted cauliflower, wild boar!) when I manage to stick around long enough after said drink (whisky, again). Don't let the abundance of wanna be Canadians fool you (code for flannel clad staff) you're about to chow down on some pretty excellent food and drink. I haven't overstayed long enough to need to stay overnight in a room of the hotel (I do only live a quarter mile away) but it's nice to know that's an option for those days when venturing out into the world just isn't for me. One more thing: If you manage to get out of bed on weekends, they have donuts. read more

Have only been here for brunch and I have only been disappointed once The good -Duck hash - great duck flavor, not gamey, but maybe too oily for breakfast? But yum! -Chicken and waffles - yummmmmm. Not your traditional chicken breast in a cereal crust. Almost like a popeyes fried chicken but larger, crispier, and served with a sweet and savory waffle and sweet potato hash. Sometimes the chicken can FEEL raw, but it's cooked! It's just the way they prepare the chicken -Peeky Toe Benedict: my fave dish for brunch b/c it's not heavy, it's fresh crab and is lightly topped with a subtle and not heavy hollandaise sauce. I usually HATE hollandaise and ask for it on the side. No need to here! - Whole hog crepinette - too heavy for my but my companions liked it! -French toast - it doesn't come with syrup so ask for it if you like it sweet. Otherwise, the spice truly stands out and makes for an interesting flavor on fluffy brioche DO NOT GET decontructed clam chowder - it's really just cream with 3 clams in their shell and 4 potato cubes (I counted b/c I was seriously disappointed). And it cost me $11 read more

I'd like to go back for dinner to see if it lives up to reputation. Brunch was underwhelming. I got the duck egg hash upon recommendation and it was ok. It was lukewarm, eggs were rubbery, and the sauce was both overwhelming with truffle and vinegar and underwhelming with any full bodied flavor. The other dish was cauliflower and lentils and raita. It was also lukewarm. While the blend of flavors was nice, nothing to get too excited about. with just two meals and water our bill was $33, so I want to be excited at that price point. read more

Longman & Eagle - Cauliflower brunch dish - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came back again, with a date. This time I tried .... for my very first time, ESCARGOT. I actually like the texture. I did not, however like the taste. So I hear the traditional way to prepare escargot is with a LOT of butter and a LOT of garlic. Apparently this is to disguise the utter taste of dirt and sand flavor of snail. haha I will definitely try escargot again, just not here. And not in a bordelaise -- I don't think that was the best sauce. We ordered the ricotta gnuddi with porcini marmalade and crispy sage. Mmmmmm. It reminded of a warm holiday with a twinge of sweetness there. My date and I tried the candied apple with butternut squash semifreddo, fresh chestnuts and salty caramel. He thought this sounded great and it's normally not something I would choose, but DAYAMN GINA. This was fucking amazing!! Pardon my language. It was definitely swoon worthy and the Alterra coffee was strong and delicious with it. You know, of course I'll be back here. It's a new favorite spot of mine. Really. read more

Review #1063. I'm treading no new ground here, so I'll keep it brief. Everything you've heard about this place is true. It's worth the hype. Tons of fantastic and accessible whiskey varieties compliment honest food that is worthy of the Michelin star it holds. You're gonna have to wait a bit for a table. Just do it, and be happy. read more

Came here with friends for a good meal and this place did not disappoint. We had at least 8 different things and we loved each plate. A really notable thing is that their menu has a backside that separates each menu item into categories like gluten free and dairy free. The whole overall experience was what you want for a nicer dinner . This place is definitely worth going to. read more

With a Valentine's Day birthday, all I want to do is avoid the crowds and the Hallmark nature of the day. Unfortunately, it's also my birthday, so I'm forced to celebrate it somehow. With this Valentine's Day birthday thing, we've learned to do the whole pink and white heart thing and all that the next day. We decided on Longman & Eagle since we still hadn't visited it since our move. On a busy Tuesday night, we waited 45 minutes at the bar enjoying some Goose Island Green Line pale ale. Waiting was the best thing we did because it was well worth it. Once we were seated, we knew what we wanted to order right away. We informed our server of my nut allergy. She checked with the kitchen to be sure an entree's preparation. Despite the massive crowd, she took the time out to make sure that we'd have a good experience. As an appetizer, we did the pate. Longman & Eagle's pate is seriously the best I've ever had. It's the kind of pate that you dream about for months on end until you get your next fix. For dinner, I had grilled venison with huckleberries, sweet potato gnocchi, and something else extraordinary. I'm not a clean plate club member, but on our Valentine's Day I was. The venison was perfection with every bite. I loved the huckleberries playing off of the venison. Meanwhile, my husband had the burger with Nueske's bacon and cheddar cheese. Basically, I didn't speak much to my husband during our meal because he was savoring each and every bite. He also adored the beef fat fries. We had a great Valentine's Day dinner. I will return to Longman & Eagle any day and everyday to try their amazing entrees and pate. Honestly, I would wait hours and hours just for another taste of that pate again!! read more

It's dark, it's casually stylish, it's slogan is "Eat. Sleep. Whiskey." I can get behind that! They have a hotel above the restaurant / bar. Longman & Eagle started the night off right with well crafted cocktails. I chose the Yuzu Toddy. It hit the spot on such a cold December evening. It's your typical hot toddy but with Makers Mark, Apple Jack Brandy. The unique part was the Yuzu, Japanese citrus fruit...much like they told me, a Meyer Lemon. This cocktail could warm even the Grinch's cold little heart. I also got the Rye Not? flight later on in the meal. I really enjoyed the Old Overholdt Rye, the R1 was far too abrasive for me and the Whistle Pig 10yr was decent but nothing to write home about. To start: Buffalo Sweetbreads : this app was delicious but only truly impressive knowing that it was made from sweetbreads and not from your average chicken wing. It didn't taste bad, but they didn't taste like any new ground was being broken. They were forgettable aside from the fluffy pillow of ranch that accompanied them. The lightness of the ranch dip made for an interesting twist on a classic. Pig face with Sauerkraut Gnocchi and what tasted like a more sophisticated take on a thousand island dressing. This was by FAR the star of the night. It was as if someone took all the great flavors out of a Reuben Sandwich and made it into a 5 star fancy pants dish. My friends and I all fought over the last bite of this one. Don't let the name scare you. The Gnocchi with sauerkraut sounded awful to me but was very subtle and was the perfect bite with the pig meat & thousand island reinvented sauce. Entree: Wild Boar Sloppy Joe & Beef Fat Fries. I don't know what made this so disappointing, but it was. The bun was just far too big for the wild boar and made it hard to fully taste the meat...and well that's just not OK when it comes to sloppy joes! The fries were really crispy and tasty but had a bit too much salt and the sheer portion of fries was just madness. It was a mountain on my plate! I wouldn't order this again. Other friends of mine all ordered more sophisticated entrees and I had some serious dish envy. The Venison being the one I wish I had ordered. It was cooked perfectly with not the least bit of gameyness to it. For Dessert: Peppered Shortbread cookie with Bacon ice cream, a baked apple & buttered popcorn mousse. This dessert tasted good all in one bite, not too heavy on the bacon ice cream unless you really enjoy a smoked flavor. The bacon ice cream's smoked flavor overpowered the other flavors quickly so I added it to bites sparingly. I could have even scrapped the shortbread and just eaten the butter popcorn mousse and the baked apple together. The butter popcorn mousse was the most surprising hit of the whole dessert dish. It had this wonderfully light consistency but then that slight after taste of popcorn. Wonderful. I smiled with every bite. That's how I know I'm hooked. Overall, a great place to dine. Great service and a really dark yet pleasing dining atmosphere. Probably the coolest old juke box I've ever seen too. Eat. Sleep. Whiskey indeed! read more

Very disappointed. This review is long overdue, but as I'm cleaning up my "finish your reviews" this one still pains me. I was soooooo excited about eating here. I heard amazing things about everything from the food to the drinks and it didn't matter if it was brunch, lunch, or dinner. Amazeballs.. not. We arrive and it takes about 45 minutes to get seated.. by then I'm good and hungry and have narrowed down my options. We are seated at a cute table and start with a couple of cocktails that are pretty tasty. Sidebar: The couple next to us sits down a few minutes earlier and we order about 10 minutes or so after them. Back to us: So we order our food and no food comes. 30 minutes my food finally comes, but my brunch companion's food never comes. She tells me to eat, but I'm hesitant and share a little of my eats with her. Sidebar: The couple is about finished with their meal and my friend is still waiting. To add insult to injury they are brough donuts because of the wait.. UHM?! They didn't wait.. we waited. Second Sidebar: Let's talk about the couple to the other side of us who sits and is eating before my friend gets her final meal. Back to us: soo her food finally comes, but as luck would have it.. they had to send it back because it was cold. After waiting THAT long.. who wants lukewarm food?! The upside it was tasty. The downside is through this whole experience, our waiter, Erin, had NO sense of urgency. I think she may have thought we were long lost friends and she was feeding us for free.. NOT. I wouldn't go back even if I was treated. Waay too many places in the city and a place like this.. I'd imagine fewer off days. read more

I hate to say it, but yes, I was disappointed. Maybe it was all the hype (Don't believe the hype ... name that tune!). Maybe it was where we sat. (In the corner next to a cold, windy door) Maybe I've been cooking too many fantastic meals at home. (haha!) Either way, I was unimpressed by the food here. We ordered the Kobe meatballs, Wild Boar sloppy joe, bone marrow dish and the duck egg and tongue dish. Oh, and the creme brulee at the end. First, the portions. TINY. Okay, let me preface this by saying that I do have some portion control problems. But still. There were like, 6 Kobe meatballs half the size of a golf ball. I was like, seriously? I know it's Logan Square but COME ON. Not everyone needs to squeeze into the skinniest jeans possible (I live in Logan Square so please don't throw tomatoes at my bad joke). The Wild Boar Sandwich was definitely appetizer size ... I could have eaten two on a bad day. And yes, I could have eaten two because that was the only thing I truly enjoyed at dinner. The bone marrow was, eh. The toast was burnt and the marrow just wasn't very good. The duck egg and tongue hash was pretty good ... but not blow-my-mind terrific. And, they were out of the yuzu hot toddy. Booooo. I was sort of wanted to ask, well, can't you just whip one up? Guess not ... We did have some whiskey shots though ... I guess that was good. All in all, unimpressed. Maybe Ciao will have better food. read more

As a restaurant: -The food is delicious, nice to look at, and is sourced from reliable sounding sources -The people that serve you the food are nice. They ask you about food allergies, they smile, and they pay attention to you As a bar -Whiskey. Whiskey. Whiskey. And other stuff too. But seriously, whiskey. -The bartenders are fun. They wear plaid. As a B&B: MY FAVORITE -Each room is unique, adorable, and modern. Every nook and cranny is filled with a detail that makes the room and experience feel special. -Important note: IT IS LOUD HERE. Especially if you have a room above the bar. If you are not someone who can be lulled to sleep by loud rock music then you shouldn't stay here.. or you should have a lot of whiskey at the bar before bed. When I have stayed here this wasn't really an issue since I was out late anyhow, but be warned. -You usually can't check in early Other stuff: -Street parking: ehhh not great, but not impossible -Neighborhood: close to the fun, right in Logan Square read more

L&E is my go-to spot for bringing people from out of town in hopes of impressing them with Chicago's food scene and hipster vibe. I've accidentally been there every week for the past four weeks while doing this. Foodwise, I think the food is 80% WOW AMAZING INCREDIBLE i want more more more, and 20% 'eh, it's good, but I don't see what the big deal is'. And it sucks if you go for a visit and get all that 20% (as happened to me two weeks ago), but it's awesome if you go and get all the 80% (like last night). Service, I like it, I like the hipsters, I like the people who are really passionate about food, I like that they want you to like it and tell you about how the kitchen works and give you recommendations based on what you say you like. Drinks are great. All the whiskey cocktails are fantastic, and the other ones are also awesome. I loved the Kedzie (cucumber, grapefruit, gin, delicious and crisp) and the Super Rodriguez (it has angostura in it, and I hate angostura but I liked this drink!) and the Dante's Paradise (?) with tastes like a charred grapefruit with some smoky spiciness. The drinks are clever and delicious and you really can't go wrong if you ask for some advice and tell the server what you like. Decor: dark, super hip, lots of wood. The ceiling makes me think it's a floor! Because of the wood paneling. Bathroom is nice. Okay so back to the most important thing FOOD. The menu changes literally every week (I know because I have been there!) but some things stay on because they are good. Get this: DEFINITELY, every time, small plate: Bone Marrow: with a bacon-lemon jam, sea salt, and some tasty buttery bread. I think this is the best thing at L&E and it stays on the menu for good reason. It's fantastic. PROBABLY, but they're big, entrees : Wild Boar Sloppy Joe: includes a big pepper, crispy onions, and it's the best sloppy joe you'll have. The only reason I say maybe is because it's an entree and maybe you feel like eating a ton of small plates instead. But it's very, very good. Burger: also very very good. And reasonably sized! Fish dish: I'm usually leery of fish in places that do meat well, but our marlin last night with oxtail ravioli and szechuan style beans was perfect. Think about getting this: Foie gras dish: it's always foie gras, nicely seared, with an interesting seasonal plating. Last night had pickled rhubarb and some kind of foam and was fantastic. Another time was a chocolate whoopie pie, not as good. That was in the 20%. Crab dish: a salad, with bright citrusy notes and interesting foliage. Vegetarian pasta dish: I really liked the fava bean agnoletti. The creamy, tender, sweet fava bean filled it. Skip: I don't like the cauliflower lentil appetizer with raita and mango (last time they forgot the mango), but it's very popular because it's always on there. I think it's sort of bland and too much of the same thing compared to the other entrees and small plates. Also, the bacon wrapped loin of rabbit with puff pastry. I had two servers recommend it, and I had it one time, and it's just not that great. The bacon flavor doesn't really complement the light gamy rabbit, and it's just a teensy square of puff pastry. Tete de cochon is a tricky proposition. I like pig face meat a LOT, but the one time I had it at L&E the pickles were way too strong to eat with it, even given how meaty and flavorful pig face is. Basically, I love L&E, and adore it 80% of the time. Enough for a 5 star review to me! Oh yeah the bad things about it: the wait is horrific. Brunch looked pretty empty at 11:30 on a Saturday (I went to the OSB pop up sausage shop instead), but dinner gets ridiculous. But at 8 on a Thursday night I only waited for 40 minutes while sipping deliciousness at the bar. At 5 on a Saturday, no wait. At 7:30 on a Tuesday for four people, 10 minute wait. read more

Chicken and waffles were amazing! I would definitely recommend it. I had the duck hash with egg and after the second try with the eggs it was delicious! (eggs were a little raw but they were super quick in getting me a new plate with eggs a little more cooked). It was a very heavy and filling meal. Super nice staff. Cappuccino tasted like a latte. Music is great. I would definitely come back for the waffles or maybe a vegetarian option. read more

Longman & Eagle - Duck hash and chicken and waffles. - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Rustic hip no-nonsense place in a quiet corner of the city with excellent fare and an eye popping beer list. We had a memorable cozy brunch on a bone chilling day. The place was cold throughout but I think if it had been busier the added body heat would've compensated. The cocktails were sturdy and warming, inventive. read more

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L&E doesn't need a rave from me. Overall I'm a fan. It's one of my favorites. It's doing just fine and I don't think anything I say here will change that, nor would I want it to. I want them to continue to succede. They deserve it. However, I think that they're now secure enough to stand a bit of constructive criticism and I hope, whether or not they agree with anything I say here, they'll be encouraged by it to "stay hungry" and stay sharp. I think that their biggest problem is the success. They're maybe a little too pleased with themselves. A little too confident. The folks working there know that they're working at the coolest place in town. I think they've gotten a bit laurel-resty. A bit too focused on speed at the cost of accuracy. The quality control isn't quite where it should be, perhaps. They don't hit the level of consistent quality associated with "michelin star" restaurants. Occasionally that medium rare is more like medium/medium well. Occasionally the fries taste a bit burnt or some sauce is well over salted. 2 burgers are served to the same table: on one is a juicy piece of freshly cooked bacon and on the other is a shrunken desiccated piece that looks in comparison like maybe it was prepped for brunch service 12 hours earlier. Are the cooks continually encouraged to toss things that aren't up to standard? Is the staff as a whole actively looking out for problems as much as they should be? To be fair, mistakes happen, L&E does a great job most of the time, and if you aren't happy with anything they serve you, they'll take care of it graciously. I just think they maybe could stand to be reminded to stay vigilant, is all. Finally, I don't expect either of these last 2 points to be addressed, but I'll say them anyway: The noise level is sometimes a bit like eating at Kuma's or Piece. Maybe there isn't much they can do about this, or maybe that's how they like it, but it's a bit obnoxious. Also the diner service is too fucking dark. The kitchen goes to the trouble of making what I presume to be nice looking plates of food, but out in the dining area it's too dark to really appreciate that fully. I understand people want to gaze longingly into each others eyes by candlelight, but it sure would be nice to see some colors on the plates. Anyway, overall, they are a wonderful operation and a great group of people. I love them enough to want to see them maintain their focus. Smash successes like this don't need my raves. read more

I have so much respect for these guys. My first job, here in Chicago, was at L&E. I only worked here for a short amount of time. Really long hours and crazy business. All I have to say is that the level that these guys work at in such a small space is really amazing. These guys have to stay really focused and work really hard to achieve what they have created which is a little magic in the Logan Square area. Come here early whether it be for brunch or dinner. This is a must because Longman is stacked all the time and that's the only way to avoid a long wait. Service is great though. The food is magical, well thought out and very seasonal... always something new on the menu. If there was one Person I would give a shout out to it would be the pastry chef, Jeremy. Take your time to try all of the desserts. His plates are always a crazy combination of flavors that come to you disguised as beautiful art pieces.... They never dissapoint. I don't drink... But obviously this spot is well - known for it's bar items. Believe.... give it a chance, get there early and enjoy yourself. read more

Excellent new American cuisine, excellent drinks, properly-dim lighting -- and Michelin-recommended. Crowded come the weekend, but accommodating for any much-needed midweek dinners or nightcaps. While there, definitely try the "Headlong Fall" and the "Blood & Sand," cocktail-wise, along with MANY an order of the Cheese Gougeres. read more

Meh... Meh... Meh... Way too much hype for a place that in my opinion just is not that good! First off the exterior of the building is completely nondescript and is painted a horrid shade of grey. The interior is neat looking, but all hard surfaces, so if you want to have a conversation either go with people that know sign language or plan on spending your entire evening shouting. The hostesses were polite and nice, but our waiter could have been much better. He was not terribly helpful with ordering. When we tried to start by ordering appetizers, but he told us that they don't let people do that there? Very odd, and that is fine if that is how you run your kitchen, but tell us that when you give us the menus rather than when we are ready to order apps. He also seemed to only be able to serve one table at a time. Meaning he would check on one table go back do whatever they needed and then come back to check on the next table rather than managing his time by going to a bunch. The cocktails were great, but the food was not, and It was way over priced. The bone marrow was gelatinous. The burger was bland and the bun seemed stale. The beef tallow fries had a particularly unctuous texture. The scallops were under done and had the accompanying sauces and veggies did not do much to enhance them or make them unique, and the portion small.... A lot of the entrees seemed to focus on textures that I could do without. Fried soft shell crab? Ewwww no thanks! There are tons of great places to eat in Chicago, and Longman & Eagle is okay, but not 20+ dollars a plate for an entree good. Go to Revolution, Province, Brown Trout, Sepia, The Girl and the Goat or about a dozen other restaurants in the city and get a better meal! Sure, those places may not all have the same trendy factor (although a few of them do), but at least you will get what you pay for and it will undoubtedly be better than Longman & Eagle! read more

Holy A-mazing brunch, Batman!! The fried chicken and waffles were out of this world. Super crispy chicken on top of 2 fluffy waffles. The chicken-to-waffle ratio was spot on!! Paired with a pork belly/sweet potato hash? Mmmhmm! Also tried the Cuban sandwich with (per the bartender's recommendation) bacon added. It was so tasty. This fries that came with it were perfectly crisp and seasoned. The presentation was really well done for all entrees ordered. Almost (and I stress the almost) too good to eat... Because let's be real, I tore that brunch up!! Belly up to the bar and eat. It will save you some wait time. This place fills up like no other on a Saturday/Sunday. The atmosphere is trendy vintage. Craft cocktails and liquor list for days! Oh, and the bartenders are super entertaining. You get a meal AND a show! If we hadn't had to drive back to Milwaukee, I could have day drank at this spot all darn afternoon. read more

What could I possibly have to say about this place that hasn't already been said? It's fucking awesome. Go. read more

Review of the Sunday Donut Shop: Chocolate Ring Vanilla Cruller Cinnamon Ring Chestnut Filled Modestly impressed by the food but disgusted by the service during my first visit to hipster hotspot Longman & Eagle it was with guarded curiosity that we stopped in for the newly minted Sunday Donut Shop on the weekend following Thanksgiving, a first in line spot and expectedly disinterested service the reward for our pre-9am arrival along with four hot donuts ranging from entirely forgettable to prototypical. A surprisingly limited selection despite the seemingly special once-weekly concept and served "around back" at $3-4/per it was with two yeasted standards that out tasting began and with simple cinnamon-sugar plus dark chocolate toppings the results were simply mundane, the texture a bit doughy and creativity entirely for lack - a 69 cent donut at best. Moving next to the filled selection, in this case a divine roasted chestnut pudding inside a paczki-like pocket, results definitely improved along with complexity and at last tasting the rich, crisp vanilla bean cruller it almost seemed L&E had found its footing...until I realized better donuts, wider variety, and superior service can be found at no less than a dozen Chicago locations every day of the week. read more

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Bone marrow appetizer: this was the best bone marrow dish I've ever had!! The accompaniments & cracked salt were the perfect pairings with the rich bone marrow. The serving was nice and big! Chicken & waffles: the fanciest chicken & waffles dish ever. The dish was delicious! Rich. Fatty. Perfection. Salmon: the most perfectly cooked, huge slab of salmon! Bar: I'm a whiskey girl so I was in heaven! The Pappy Van Who? Flight allowed me to try 3 expensive whiskeys I normally wouldn't have splurged on. The ultimate drink tests-Manhattan & Old fashion were well made. Ambiance: it was kinda chilly out so we sat inside. A little close to our neighbors but they were friendly. Perfect for a date or small group! read more

I won't skirt around the truth. I don't understand half of the items offered on the menu. First I was here for beer with friends. Then I was here for a dinner date. Last, I was here for breakfast. Longman & Eagle is just crowded. I don't care who goes there or how the staff behaves. I'm just frustrated with the sushi restaurant style seating. Again, you're literally right on top of the person sitting next to you. The last time I came here for breakfast, my friend needed more room without saying (he's a big guy) so thankfully we were seated a reasonable distance away from the people next to us. The best time to visit for dinner is to get there just before the kitchen is ready to serve it. My boyfriend at the time had brought me here and it was nice to be seated and have the room to spread out. It was winter and when you have big bulky jackets, it's nice having the room to keep them next to you. I don't think they have a coat check anyway. The sun sets through the windows during this time of year, and it will cast a cozy warming light across your table. Like I said, I never remember what I've ordered, but everything that comes out of the kitchen is either good, or a surprising experience. Not bad, but something I don't care to revisit. The one dish I have never had, but I see lots of people ordering, is the bone marrow appetizer. I just can't forget a large bone standing erect or perpendicular to a plate while watching diners gaze curiously before they penetrate the center of its contents with a fork. I can't tell if they wonder what the appropriate way is to eat it; or if they are having second thoughts regarding the texture alone. Nevertheless, it's awesome watching people eat it. I've seen this two times and I don't suspect it will ever get old. I feel like if I ask my waiter to explain my dish further, that I won't want to eat it. It's best for me to just have it served and eat it. Again, I would never say that anything here is bad, just not filling. I was raised on large breakfasts and I am a meat and potatoes girl. All of the dishes served here are a little too small for my taste. I would say they charge too much as well, but I think they just put a lot of work into making their odd meat choices moist and tender enough to eat. Rather, the cuts of meat they're using. I wouldn't try this for breakfast, but if you visit here for dinner, bring a case of cold PBR for the kitchen. They just might return the favor. I have the kinds of mixed feelings for Longman and Eagle which will always keep me coming back. I like how this restaurant is always keeping my tastebuds on their toes, and my sense of food texture always in the dark in terms of what's to come. I love it! read more

Going on a first date, I was a little perplexed when he said we were heading to Logan Square. Longman & Eagle is located in a bit of a random spot, however it very quickly won me over. We went on a Thursday evening around 7p and there was a wait, but we were able to nestle up to the bar & enjoy some fantastic signature cocktails. It was August when we went, so we were able to be seated in less than 20 minutes at an outdoor table. I loved the pork belly & my date had two smaller plates: pork cheek & grilled octopus. It was a relaxing environment, perfect for two foodies on a first date. read more

Perhaps the fastest service I've ever had. I've dined here twice and have been delighted both times. On my first vist I had a perfectly cooked piece of salmon. Everything was delicious. Flavors balanced and not overly seasoned. My second visit was last night and I needed a late bite before going home. The wild boar sloppy Joe was very, very good. Completely savory with no sweetness. I did not expect that, but it was absolutely right. The slight gamey flavor of the meat came through perfectly. The grilled chili pepper was a great touch. Fries were excellent, but too plentiful. The service was attentive and delightful. Had my meals at the bar both times and the beers are a pleasure. One small complaint is that the lighting is a tad too low. Made it near impossible to read the menu. I do like to see what I'm eating. Oh, and they actually do have rooms to let, though usually booked far in advance; I was glad it was not just a gimmick to add to their signage. read more

I've lived within striking distance of L&E since it opened way back when. Leary of the hype and the insane wait times, I've never set foot in the joint...until now. Why now? I so happened to be in the area around 5:30pm on a Saturday and it appeared that there was no wait. I was starving so why not? Let's see if they can live up to the hype. First thing I noticed was the bar area and how dark and loud it was. Good for nighttime but around 5:30? Fortunately, we were seated in the other room which was much brighter but was just as loud. This place is loud so forget about have any conversations that don't include shouting. The tables are so close together that only a model-thin woman could squeeze thru the space. And who shows up towards the end of our dinner - a model-thin woman! Awkward dining at its best! The beverage program is vast and focuses mostly on whisky and beer. I don't really enjoy whisky so I opted for the Goose Island Pepe Nero on draft which was very pleasant. I should mention the prices to imbibe were reasonable but I can't say the same about the food prices, more on that later. Ordered a few "small" plates to start - beef/steak tartare and duck-in-a-jar. The tartare was quite impressive, some of the best I've ever had. The beef was fresh, succulent and fatty; the accompanying sauces exquisite and the mini-footballs of foie gras indulgent. It was the best dish I tasted but sadly, it was downhill from there. The duck-in-a-jar was great in concept but was ultimately ruined by bitter kumquats that tainted the dish. I get it, they were trying to riff on "duck a l'orange". Also, I'm baffled that foie gras came with the beef/steak tartare but they only include foie gras jus/juice in duck-in-a-jar. They should substitute the kumquats for a nice orange sauce and throw in the entire foie,gras portion. Otherwise, avoid it. Had the burger and fries as any gastro pub worth their salt should nail both. They didn't. The beef patty didn't have much flavor and was dwarfed by the non-descript bun. The bacon on top was excellent though but overall, the burger was forgettable. The accompanying beef fat fries were the over-fried, soggy things you find at most Chicago restos where the fry cook can't be arsed to take the time and properly fry them twice for crispness. The beef fat added no flavor at all. They should substitute beef fat for duck fat and fry them twice. My consort had the salmon dish which she enjoyed but I didn't have a taste which leads to a few words on prices. I thought the small dishes & drinks were fairly priced but the entrées where overpriced for what they were. Most hover around $30 with a few over that mark. My "forgettable" burger was $16. I think they're about 20% overpriced. The Michelin star is certainly thrusting prices upwards but IMHO, the quality did not match the entrée prices at all. I won't be back anytime soon but if I do, I'll stick to drinks and the beef tartare. Those were the saving grace to an indifferent dining experience. 2.5 stars read more

Stopped in here for Christmas Eve dinner and had a wonderful time and great meal with a really nice server. This place is fun because it has a Michelin star but the vibe of a casual, laid back bar. Bartenders are funny and friendly, no white tablecloths or servers who keep one arm behind the back. That said, you'll notice that the service is exquisitely trained and many of them have worked at those high-end places and maintain the standard of service, without the dress code or formality (for example, when my boyfriend went to the bathroom our server immediately zoomed over and folded his napkin next to his plate). Ironically, this place is best characterized by the postcard they hand out to you after dinner, which quotes a 1-star yelp review: "Dark and gloomy. Wild Boar? Yucky!" Our server Shelby was awesome and deserves a huge shout-out for spending her Christmas eve with us. She gave great recommendations and stayed around with us at the end of her shift to shoot the shit about the Chicago foodie scene and to educate us on how the Michelin tire company (puffy Michelin Man) is actually the same company as the guide. On the food: - Creamy carrot soup amuse bouche - so good. Would have ordered this if it were on the menu. - Hamachi crudo - unique flavors, including hot pepper mangoes and gin cucumbers and shiso. Thought this was interesting and refreshing but would not necessarily order it again. Wished for more mangoes, which were a super delicious compliment to the fish. - Bone marrow - very, very delicious. Pickled vegetables/kimchi-inspired slaw on top was scrumptious. Note if you have not had bone marrow before it's basically meat butter, and served with toast to spread. Huge hit - one of Shelby's recos. - "Chicken and waffles" - fried chicken served on a spread of creamy deconstructed waffles. The waffle spread sauce was super yummy and I wanted to eat it on top of vanilla ice cream as a dessert. The biscuits that came with this were straight up crack. This is their most-ordered dish. Mixed drinks were great, wine pairing suggestions were on point. Thanks for a great Christmas eve meal! read more

My scale: 5 Stars: I recommend this without any exceptions. I will come back (more than once) and bring friends! 4 Stars: I recommend this under certain circumstances. Worth going, but ONE thing was off. 3 Stars: I was ok, but in a city like Chicago you can find better places. I wouldn't come back. 2 Stars: Disappointed. I wouldn't come back, even if it was the last place in Chicago. 1 Star: Don't go here! Rip-off, Tourist-trap, dangerous, or something like this. Please close this place. I have gone multiple times and I will keep going. L&E is probably one of the restaurants in Chicago, where you get the most for your money. The interior is very simple and you would never assume, that the food is so special. But Michelin gave it 1 Star, and they know what they are doing. Everything I have had there so far was incredible. The food tastes like it is supposed to, which makes you realize how bad other food is. Very good ingredients and the plates look amazing too. Go here, you will net regret it. Even if you order something basic (like benedict for Brunch) you will be surprised how great it is. Definitely something special, that you could afford when ever you feel like great food. Make sure not so show up hungry though, because there is ALWAYS a wait, between 45 min and 2 hours. Just put your name on the list and drink a coffee in one of the hipster places around the corner. Go now! PS: Also really good drinks and service. This goes without saying read more

Today I wasted 75$ and 2 hours of my life. I usually hate giving bad reviews however for a business to survive they have to hear the truth. 1. Fried chicken was awful not cooked fully inside and over cooked on the outside; made me a little sick. 2. Qauilty of chicken was not good at all. The skin was to thick and rubbery. 3.Waffle was almost black and kinda crunchy. 4.sweetpotato pork belly was kinda soggy and just an awful side I would never buy again... 5. BACON JUST AWFUL.. how do you mess up bacon. 6. The Coffey is good but when you pay 8 bucks and the server delivers everyone else with a design then looks at you and says he's new ??? Make me an new Coffey you lazy ppl. OK maybe that last one was petty I DON'T KNOW HOW THAT FRIED CHICKEN WON ANY AWARDS. You are better off with honey butter Or cafe lulu across the street. I will say that our server was great and I love the ambiance. I should have sent my plate back to prove a point and obviously to avoid sickness....maybe I would come back for a drink not the food read more

I can't say enough good things about Longman and Eagle. First of all, the place will be packed pretty much anytime you decide to visit.. so be prepared to wait. The place is so accommodating that they took down our cell phone number and actually called us when we were up on the list so we didn't have to wait in the crowded bar if we didn't want to. While we waited, we helped ourselves to some of the delicious beers and whiskeys on their incredible list! The quality in their alcohol choices was supreme and decently priced.. ESPECIALLY for the city. If I wasn't already getting tipsy after the first few, I would have tried to make my way through the entire whiskey list.. well, like I said, I would have tried. I highly recommend trying a flight if you want a taste of a few delicious whiskeys. When we were seated we decided to order a bunch of dishes and share them. I think this is the way to go. There is too many good things to neglect and sharing gives the option to try many of them. We decided to go with marinated olives, duck rillettes, pretzel, foie gras, ricotta gnuddi, and the wild boar sloppy joe. EVERYTHING was unbelievable and to die for. I really can't wait to go back and try more. The only thing I would suggest to Longman was a tad bit better service from the waitstaff. Although I was not upset by it, at times we felt ignored or unattended to. As a server, however, I understand they were busy and that sometimes you just can't give the best service possible. 5 stars FO SHO! read more

If you ate at Longman & Eagle last night, you may have noticed a devilishly handsome fellow by the bar watching you eat. Sorry about that. This was only a sipping stop only on our whiskey-themed pub crawl, and I immediately rued our decision to eat elsewhere when I saw and heard about how food is done here. Whiskey, you're the devil. The bourbon selection is as good as anything you'll find this side of the Ohio River, and there's plenty of rye, scotch, and Irish stuff to boot. A lot of them are just 3 bucks for a shot. That's a beautiful thing. Whiskey is done en masse here, but it's also done very well, as evidenced by a deliciously bittered Manhattan and an Old Fashioned with all kinds of flavor. Four stars for now, but only as an incentive to get me back, as L&E has been bumped to the top of my queue. I intend to drink much whiskey and eat maybe everything on the menu. read more

Three hour wait times on a Friday evening. Lol. Hipsters go home. read more

We had just been traumatized by a dive bar in Logan Square so we decided to wash that experience away with Longman and Eagle, a neighborhood staple Went on Tuesday around 1am, no wait. Food - I've gone here twice and it's nothing to write home about but it's a solid menu and somewhat reasonably priced (I think the entrees are pricier than should be) - beef tartare - fresh and big. not the best i've had (try Maude's!!) but i was happy to get my protein intake. - pate - surprisingly big and good. - fries - mmm, can't go wrong with fries!! Drinks - old fashion - apparently they're really good here (per other guests). Service: - seated right away but if there is a wait, i believe there is an outside patio with bar so you can grab some drinks until they call for your party. - food came out fast read more

At the end of every year, the wife and I try and hit up a Michelin rated restaurant and this year we ended up trying Longman & Eagle. Random Wednesday night, we got there around 7:45 and there was a 1.5 - 2 hour wait....Yikes. Since I already drove around for 20 min before settling on paying for the parking lot, we decided to put our name down and wait it out at the wine bar down the street. Came back after an hour since I had to put more money into my parking and apparently people on the list gave up, or we just happened to be there at the right moment, because we got seated right away. Anyway, down to the food. Apparently there was a shipment mishap and they were out of the beef tartare and the bone marrow. Total bummer because everyone recommends the bone marrow. Ended up asking the waitress what she recommends and we chose the octopus, pork cheek, and fried chicken. Octopus was alright. A lot of good flavors, though there were only like 4 pieces of octopus I think. Not even sure what else we were eating since every time a server came and explained what was on a dish, they either talked too fast or we couldn't hear. We ended up just nodding and saying thanks, followed by a "do you know what he said?" The braised pork cheek was pretty good. I'm a meat lover and it was a pretty good cut of pork. The wife wasn't too fond of the beer foam though and I just wonder who even thinks to add beer foam. My favorite dish of the night was the fried chicken though. Again, not even sure what else was on the plate, but there were about 4 good cuts of fried chicken on that plate. Add some of the other flavors on the plate and I liked this one a lot. For dessert we got the Mochi-Cashew Steamcake which was also pretty delicious. Bananas and plantains were good and I liked the added taste of the avocado puree added in with the ice cream and cake too. Service was excellent too. The little things of folding a napkin when someone leaves the table definitely sets them apart for other places. It was a very nice little touch. read more

I was underwhelmed with the brunch menu, but plan to go back and try this for dinner. For a place that offers a PBR breakfast (traditional breakfast with a PBR) I found the other options to be slightly unapproachable, and I didn't get a lot of guidance from the waitstaff. I'm going to go back shortly for dinner and will hopefully be updating my review! Don't get me wrong, if you are a foodie and educated enough in culinary arts to decipher the ingredients, this place seemed to have some out of the box offerings. I just didn't know what the heck to order and found the menu to be very pork heavy. I cannot quite remember the name of the dish I ordered...it was some type of pasta (maybe a gnocchi) with a ground meat and tomato sauce. The flavor was great, but again, I wanted to stay away from pork. On this particular menu (fall 2015) there was one vegetarian dish and everything else had some form of pork with it. Hoping for more vegetarian and approachable options when I go for dinner. read more

This place wow-ed me, which isn't easy. I had the best burger of my life. I would never ordinarily order a burger - but I had heard great things. I had high expectations. I had no idea that a burger could be that great. Just get it. Trust me. I also had the ricotta gnocchi which was superb. I had some sort of magical chocolate, caramel, praline dessert. The entire experience was wonderful. Great service. Excellent food and drink selection, and the price is reasonable. This is going to be one of my go-to restaurants. read more