This is a neighborhood gem in Old Town. It's just what you want on the corner. Easy spot to meet friends.

Friendly neighborhood spot. Good food and good drink. Low key and comfortable atmosphere. Service is good.

The staff were beyond rude. You couldn't pay me to go here. I would rather claw my eyeballs out and eat garbage.

Horrible experience, came in for dinner spent $300 and after we paid the bill decided to stay for another drink. Bartender told us we were cut off... after we each had 1 drink. Bizarre experience for very mediocre overpriced food there are a lot of better options than this place. read more

This is a long overdue update to my last review. Marge's Still has redeemed itself with improved service and good food. I love coming here after 11am mass at St. Mike's. Conveniently located only blocks from the church, this is a nice reward post liturgy. Keep up the good work! read more

Great neighborhood bar with reasonably priced drinks. They advertised a "Loyola cocktail" for March Madness (go Ramblers) which is what drew me into the bar. Didn't try the food but it looked good. We became friends with the couple who sat next to us at the bar! Awesome community in Marge's! read more

Manager is incredibly rude to folks with children. We live next store to Marge's and always had a fine experience... until now. Stopped for dinner with 5 adults and a toddler in a stroller. Not inside for 30 seconds and the manager is gruffly telling us the stroller is a fire hazard and it needs to go by the front door. Fine, no problem, give us a second to get settled and can we have a chair for the toddler to sit instead? Manage gives me a huge eye roll and leaves. We get stuff out of stroller and look to front where manager told us to put stroller... absolutely no room for a stroller, which would have blocked the door and been an actual fire hazard. Before we have time to contemplate another location for the stroller, bus boy appears and tells us manager has told us no strollers. Yes, we know - where did you want the stroller and can we have a chair so toddler has somewhere to sit instead? 15 seconds later Manager is back full of attitude and tells us she told us no strollers. Geez, ok, where's a good spot that is out of the way? Manager gives me more eye rolls and unhelpfully says "anywhere." Still no chair for our toddler to sit in instead. My husband leaves with stroller to find somewhere to keep it. I remark to the manager this is quite a hullabaloo about a stroller (mind you we've been in the restaurant for less than 5 minutes and never intended on keeping the stroller by the table at all). Manager blows up and remarks that I'm lucky she will still serve us at all. Our party of 5 adults and 1 child walked out without ordering. The whole thing was absurd. Hate to see how she would react to a wheelchair. read more

Marge's Still is a charming neighborhood bar in Old Town. It's the kind of place that makes you wish you lived within a short walking distance so you could make it your once-a-week (or more!) spot. I definitely got the cheeseburger when I was there because according to my fake holiday calendar, it was National Cheeseburger Day when I was there. (As if I needed an excuse?!) It was amazing...and then it was gone because I ate every bite. Marge's also had a great deal on bottles of wine - 1/2 off on Tuesdays! Would definitely come back again for the quaint atmosphere, delicious food, and wine. read more

I like Marge's Still because it's tucked away in a LP residential area, has surprisingly good beer on tap, and great daily specials. However, we stopped in here on a Sat afternoon to watch some NBA playoffs (they have a number of 42'' flat panel TVs which is nice), and it was like walking into a day care center. I mean, when did this place become TGI McFunsters?? There were seriously over 5 families in there at once with multiple toddlers. In fact, more and more kept rolling in! Are these toddlers spreading like swine flu? Nuff with my rant on kids at bars, but seriously if you're opposed to kids yelling and having to mind your manners (in my case swearing every time Brian Scalabrine touches the basketball), you'd be better served heading over to Goose Island (although don't get me started on how horrific they treat ther MBAs now). Anyway, the service here has always been terrific, the food is solid (although I've only been here for brunch), they have a handful of good beers on tap, and oh by the way the specials are always going on here, so I give Marge's at the very least 1.5 thumbs up. read more

Went to this place because there was a two hour wait at Twin Anchors. Unbeluevably good service and food to match. Giant chicken pot pie was to die for. Plus, they take reservation. Winning! read more

I have been to a few spots in America for a while ... this is by far the most friendliest establishments yet. Lisa hands down makes the best traditional drinks, a true professional. Please see my gorgeous French 75 for reference, In addition to drinks being perfection please do try the Pot Pie... crispy, delicate, delicious ! read more

Marge's Still - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service. Great food. Amazing drinks! The atmosphere is amazing! Sadie and Lauren were the best!!!

Opening night....Another great meal! Its sooo good to be back! The Chicken pot pie is the bomb! read more

Marge's Still - Opening night! YAY! The best Chicken Pot Pie! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the best and most charming bistro bars in the city! Full of history and delicious food and cocktails! Everything from the salads to the sandwiches to the burger, and of course the must have pot pie are so delicious! Some other favorites are the salmon sandwich, blue cheese chips, quinoa salad, and French onion soup. read more

Pot pie was amazing, burger was cooked well done even though we asked for it rare. Either way, would return for the pot pie!!

Love visiting this neighborhood pub tucked away in a quiet part of Old Town. It reminds me of the "local" pub in London. I recommend the pulled pork sandwich. Though outdoor seating is somewhat limited, we've been making an effort to order here during covid to support a local gem. Keep it up Marge's! read more

In a quiet little neighborhood in Old Town. Enjoyed the home made chips, egg plant, and ahi tuna. Good selection of beers on bottle. Somewhat limited drafts. Overall a fun little place, and I would go back. read more

Cool little neighborhood bar, tucked away on a corner of a quiet residential street in Old Town. Boom - you've got me intrigued. I'd echo what another reviewer said about the vibe when you walk in: this place was not 'super welcoming'. The place serves up standard bar fare, with a fairly good-sized burger section. Nothing you haven't seen before. Here's the kicker though. The waitress comes around as we're finishing up our food and asks if we need anything. 'Just the check when you get a chance'. Ten minutes go by and I'm wondering where she is. I notice her in the back of the bar, in view, putting together silverware, ostensibly for the next day as the bar's crowd had started to thin out. I'd probably come back here for a drink sometime, but wouldn't come here for food. read more

Tonight was the "soft opening" of Marges Still. Once known as a dive bar with shuffleboard and dogs allowed, it has taken a new turn in reviving an old neighborhood haunt. The inside is simple, with a little touch of its rustic goodness - a long wooden bar, a large antique mirror, simple wooden tables and high tops, as for artwork: illustrations of Chicago from long ago and taking a step into the modern age - two large flat screen tvs. Because tonight was only their soft opening it was appetizers only. We tried the calamari, which was served with giardenara - it was good, but a tad over battered and over cooked. Then we tried the chicken and filet sliders - oh my tastyness! They were great - and the sauteed onions sauteed to a perfection - tender, tasty with a hint of that oniony sweetness we all long for. Our final taster was the homemade chips drizzled with Gorgonzola. Being a Gorgonzola lovah, I appreciated these chips to the highest caliber. They were so flavorful - and for the most part crispy. I wish there was a tiny sprinkle of sea salt on the top - you know, just for effect. However with my nosy ears, I overheard the owner saying that had spent a pretty penny on purchasing a smoker and rotisserie just for their ribs and chicken. If that isn't dedication to flavor, I'm not sure what is. Their menu consists of a wide variety of novelty Chicago named burgers - including a Kobe beef version. I personally have my eye on the Lincoln Park - decorated with jalapenos and avocado... But if you aren't a beef lover, their salad selection looked really tasty - including a pear and apple salad with dried figs. Overall the experience was good, I understand it was the first night and kinks will be ironed out soon - I offer a gentle golf clap and a high five. Because I live literally two doors down I know fo' sho' that I will be back - in fact I can't wait to try more items from the menu. *****EDIT 8.20.07******* I have finally been able to have dinner here, at least once. The burgers are outstanding - they aren't a little patty on a little bun - these things are big, meaty, juicy burgers - served on a homemade bun, piled with a variety of accouterments. They are big enough you could split them. And they have "slider" specials - we had the pleasure of tasting a meatball slider. We tried it, we loved it, just like a mini meatball sub. Because the owners used to own an Italian restaurant there are always Italian specials, but we have yet to try any specials. My cousin tried the ribs and I got to have a little sample - they were tender and smoky with a great BBQ sauce. Overall any time I have eaten here I have been a happy, yet very full, lady! read more

After reading all the schizophrenic reviews here, we decided to try Marge's despite all the negative Yelpers. First of all, in general, I have a rule that if I see so many bad reviews for one place, I tend to stay away. My experience at Marge's proved that this rule is flawed. First of all, Marge's was pleasant. I didn't find that the clientele was overtly rude or "Audi-driver" like (even though, as an Audi driver, I have no idea what that means). Our waitress was excellent -- she checked on us regularly and there was no problems with the order. Food: Delicious! What we ordered was a burger (looked great, I didn't try personally), chicken pot pie (awesome), and rotisserie chicken special (excellent, and giant). Also had the calamari. Drinks: Definitely coming back for the Thursday specials. We had vodka martinis for $6 a piece. I'd say that's a great deal in Old Town. They were very well made. Ambiance: Great neighborhood bar. I couldn't find a thing to complain about, and was particularly confused about the reviews (and tastes) of the negative Yelpers here. Maybe the bar was redone or something? Summary: Ignore the schizophrenic reviews, and just go for yourself. This place is officially on my rotation of cool local restaurants. read more

I am updating my review David approved Marges restaurant on Sedgwick needs some serious improvements. I ordered a salmon sandwich over the phone, I specifically asked for a bun as opposed to marble rye and No Sauce. I picked it up, I came home and it was marble rye with sauce spread across my salmon, it fell apart. (Salmon and marble rye do not complement each other) Very simple if you are paying attention to the customer. I've been there 3 times I will not return. read more

Okay, let me start out by saying I wish it really was Marge's, still. But its not. And lets not bother with the story of the feuding siblings that caused the place to close......lets honor Marge, a magnificent woman who ran a joint like there was no tomorrow. Who could tell a dirty joke with a sailors tongue and never stop looking like a grandmother. But those days are over. The first place I ever had apple schnapps, the place someone peed on me waiting for the bathroom during the Old Town Art Fair. The place I went with someone I loved for lunch once a week for years. Gone. Done. I tried to go in for dinner a few times, but I couldn't get waited on. While a few servers mingled in the corner sharing war stories about the night before, I sat dreary, hungry and parched. Longing for the old days. I went for drinks one night with a friend and well, unfortunately, couldn't get the bartender to LOOK AWAY FROM THE GAME for the ten seconds he needed to take our order. Then one time, we actually got waited on by a realtively nice girl, smiley, eager, trying. But the kitchen couldn't mange a simple order. Not what we ordered or what was on the ticket. Some random interpretation of what we may or may not have ordered. Its just bar food. So the two star gets the third in memory of beloved Marge. Please, honor her and get your act together. She deserves it! read more

One of my top picks around the area and the service is top notch. You will find specials for a bottle of wine, the sandwiches and the tasty french soup and a variety of tasty menu. read more

A hidden gem. Marge's Still is a great neighborhood bar, with a ton of history, on a quiet part of Sedwick St. According to various things I've read-- it may or may not be the oldest constinuously run tavern in the City of Chicago. The food is fantastic- I have been enough times that my wife and I have eaten most items on the menu and NEVER been disappointed. A good beer selection and a great atmosphere. In response to some other reviews, if you want to get ribs at Twin Anchors, you should get ribs at Twin Anchors. If you want a great neighbhorhood bar with solid food- Marge's is a great place. read more

I find Marge's to be a great neighborhood bar. Seems like a casual place to hang out. They have a great menu and the burgers are tasty. Also, in the bathroom, there is this hand-dryer that is seriously out of this world. It's like one of those dryers at the car wash for your hands. **After visiting Twin Anchors, which is across the street and down a block, I noticed that a lot of drunk and satisfied rib eaters head over to Marge's to hang out after dinner. It's definitely a better bar scene. read more

Marge's Still has a great family atmosphere. Everything about it feels local and cozy and even historic. The dishes were served in hearty portions and gave me a sense of mom's comfort food. I just can't give Marge's Still a 5 or even 4 star review though because the service was lackluster. No one was especially welcoming or attentive. As a local neighborhood mainstay, it's great for locals but I wouldn't travel far just to eat here. read more

Marge's is a grown-up, neighborhood bar, a way to avoid all the bros on North and Wells and still find good beer and excellent food. I would love to tell you that I know the menu well and long to discuss at length the depth and surprises hidden in so many dishes . . . but I can't. I only get either the excellent burger (if I'm feeling bad) or the excellent salmon burger (if I'm feeling virtuous). They never disappoint. Although I go to Marge's a couple of times a month, I'm not treated all that well by the staff and am rarely greeted with any familiarity. This hurts a little, but the burgers and beer specials have helped me get over it. read more

I must be awesome. Or famous. Or self-centered. Or just awesome. What was it with all these people staring at me when I walked in on a late Sunday morning?! Staring at me when I walked up to the buffet...eight times. It's a buffet, that's why it's there! And yes, I AM FINE. I have a nice butt, cute smile and all, but quit grittin' on me, Lincoln Park-alites! Damn! After all the staring (sigh), I was able enjoy the kicka$$ breakfast sandwhich on their brunch menu. I say mmm, mmm, mmm! The french toast with chocolate or bananas or some combo like that...not that great. Obviously, because I can't remember what it was made out of. Not a standout. But, the buffet had some fresh fruit items, some bagel and lox with all the capers and trimmings. Very nice touch, and at the same time all light enough fare that I didn't really want to gorge on endlessly. (That means not going up there more than 8 times...) They had macaroni and cheese though....huh-whaaaaack! Seriously, you have all this great fresh fruit, homemade chocolate chip cookies, a great breakfast sandwich, and then you put out Kraft in a buffet hot plate?! Weird. That aside, I love the "one item off the menu + all you can eat on the light buffet consisting of only things you really can overfeed on" idea. Keeps this sunday brunch buffet monster from developing coronary artery disease. Thank you. And our waiter ruled. But not the people who kept giving me dirty looks. Because I'm not dirty. read more

Very cozy and neighborhood-y, sparklingly dark. Met up with some friends who live in the area and were clearly regarded as regulars - the waitress knew what they wanted to drink before they ordered it, and the manager brought out a complimentary plate of gorgonzola-drenched chips. With my tummy grumbling, I got quite excited perusing the menu, as their burger combinations and salads all looked really good and rather fanciful. Prices looked a little steep, but for the quality of the interiors and menu graphics, I imagined the food would be worth it. Not a lot of selection outside of this, but they did have a few rather complex specials, including one that a friend ordered that involved salmon, angel hair pasta and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus ($17). But then my meal arrived, and this is where Marge's fell short for me. The lettuce/tomato/onion pile was meager and not terribly fresh. I had the Wisconsin St burger, which comes with muenster, honey mustard and pickles. Delicious-sounding, no? There were three weak pickles, a dab of the mustard, and a thin slice of cheese. All I could taste was the super bready grocery store bun and the burger, which although ordered medium well was burnt on the outside and bright pink in the middle. Maybe they forgot to defrost it first? I took a bite of another friend's pulled pork - it was tasty, but the sauce to pork ratio was high, and the meat to bread ratio was sadly quite low. A redeeming point was the cole slaw, which was spiked with golden raisins and pineapple. read more

I really like this place. I think I've taken every out-of-town visitor here, because it's close, and quaint, and has a good selection of food and drinks. ALSO, I end up here almost every time I try to go to Twin Anchors, because I get there, and they're all "It's a 45-minute wait" and I'm all "What a joke" and I walk down the street to this solid establishment. I always get a $5 Daisy Cutter tallboy and I am a fan of the hand-cut chips with blue cheese, the turkey burgers, and the salmon sandwich. I just think it's really cute, and the prices aren't crazy (also a wide price range amongst many items). The service is also usually pleasant. read more

Yes, I'm a regular. And no, it's not because of the spotty service (yes, I will admit to this), but because the food is excellent! Seriously there is very little you can go wrong with here. And well, because I'm a regular, I don't mix it up much--I've got my staples. But my mom, she normally goes for one of their daily specials (and there are lots) and not once has she complained. Must Try's (it's actually comical that I say this because everything I've gotten is a must try) -Hand Cut Chips: wow! Finger and plate-licking good. They chips are perfectly hand cut and baked/fried (whatever--they come out warm and delicious). The blue cheese sauce is exceptional with generous chunks of blue cheese throughout. Make sure to ask for extra sauce--hey, you're already consuming the calories so might as well really go for it. -Quesadillas: I've had both the chicken and beef and both are scrumptious. They come filled with onions and peppers though so beware if you don't like those. The guacamole is always fresh and the salsa/pico de gallo is even fresher. -Fried Calamari: lightly battered, these are light and airy and give the perfect crunch. The dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment. -Apple and Pear Salad (grilled chicken, bleu cheese crumbles, candied walnuts, strawberries and mixed greens): It's just delicious. Everything is fresh and plentiful. -Baby Back Ribs: now I know Twin Anchor's (right up the street) is known for their ribs and BBQ sauce, but I have to say these are of higher quality. They really are so tender and fall off the bone. -Black Angus Burger: I LOVE their burgers. The actually patty is thick and cooked to perfection every time. I enjoy a bit of bleu cheese and sautéed onions and their pretzel bread (just ask for it). -Chicken Pot Pie: this is a seasonal dish but when they have it, mmmmmmmm. It comes in a huge saucer and is quite liquid-y. There are huge chunks of chicken, potatoes and carrots and the sauce has a borderline creamy-soup consistency. The dough is only on top and it is so flaky and pastry-like. Just very well spiced! FINAL VERDICT: It's a great neighborhood spot that is rarely, if ever full. They've got great food specials on the daily and of course their weekly specials like 1/2 price bottled wines on Tuesday (just check their website). Maybe they deserve 4 stars (instead of 5) because of the service, but quite honestly, I'd be devastated if they went out of business. Where would my parents and I spend Tuesdays nights? read more

Marge's is a great place to grab a casual dinner. My daughter lives in Lincoln Park and Marge's is our "go to" restaurant when we visit. It has a great neighborhood feel. I enjoy the salmon sandwich and Marges's Burger. I always look forward to visiting Marge's Still. read more

I love this place. Plain and simple. It's a great after work place to get a few drinks and some appetizers. One of my favorites is the house made chips with gorgonzola cheese. I've tried to recreate these to no avail. There are no better than these original amazing pieces of glory. If you get a table, it's the best. I can imagine that standing around would suck. But, since we worked right down the street and could leave whenever we wanted, we always had a perfect seat. Also, if you're not into parents who bring their children into bars, this place probably isn't for you as there are tons of toddlers who hang out with their parents. Beware. read more

They're actually a 4.5: I was able to order gin & pineapples (told 'yuck!' by a bartender when I'd ordered elsewhere), and the grilled cheese & tomato sandwich comes with avocado and 1000 Island dressing as standard. (And let's not forget the tater tots!) Met some very cool neighborhood guys at the bar (shout-out to Ian), and ended up staying hours past the time I'd planned to leave. I just came for a quick drink before a film at Piper's Alley on a cold, rainy night because I'd heard - via Yelp - that they have a salad with figs. I've been on somewhat of a fig binge lately, you see. Unfortunately, the salad also came with chicken and I don't eat that anymore. I still eat fish, though, and was told that I could sub grilled salmon for the chicken - wow! But, I was a little too full from lunch to try it this time. Marge's is also a lovely, OLD building from the 1880s, which I always appreciate since I hate the box-y, soulless buildings being constructed ad nauseum in this city. I will return for the figs! read more

Marges is the perfect cozy neighborhood bar/restaurant. I go probably once a week for a drink and some comfort food. The staff is always friendly and the food is always delicious (you can't beat the homemade chicken fingers or the burger). My one wish is that they brought back the black bean burger!!! It was my favorite thing on the menu even though I'm not vegetarian. They replaced it with a different vegetarian burger and it's just not the same. I will let it slide though because they more than earned my 5 stars :D read more

I went here recently with one of my friends, just for a couple drinks, and we had a couple more girlfriends meeting us there a little later. The front part was completely empty, all the tables were open by the window, it wasn't crowded at all (this was 8:00 p.m. on a Saturday) and you think the hostess would want us to sit there. Well she was none too happy when we asked if we could sit by the window. She sighed loudly, said snottily "fine!", and asked us rudely, "well are you at least eating dinner?!?!" We politely said no, just here for drinks and she said huh, fine, and walked away. We were both like, what is her problem?!?! Our waitress came over later and took our order and I asked her when she got a chance if someone could wipe off our table, as there was mayonnaise or something on it. She said sure. A minute later the hostess comes over, wipes off our table and asks AGAIN, are you eating dinner?!??!?! We said noooooo, but thanks for wiping the table. Well, here's the kicker, she stopped at the table right next to us and was fussing over the condiments when the busboy comes over and wipes off our table. He apparently didn't know she did it, but he was very nice and we thanked him. Well he walked over to where she was standing at the table next to us and she takes her dirty rag and literally throws it at him across the table and snidely says "uh, this is NOT my job!" and walks away. My friend and I sat there with our mouths open--we couldn't believe what a rude beotch she was!! Now I'm thinking maybe she just didn't like us or whatever. Well soon after we got there, two older women walk in. She approaches them and they ask if they can sit at a table by the window wherein she huffs and gives them a snotty, FINE, also. And then, you guessed it, asks them ARE YOU GOING TO EAT DINNER!?!?? They said they might get appetizers. She says nothing, slaps the menus down and walks away. The two women look at each other appalled by her attitude. I can't comment on the food, b/c we didn't eat (horrors!), but they need to get rid of that condescending hostess b/f she scares off all potential customers! I'll probably give it another chance, and (wow!) maybe order dinner, but I'm not rushing back . . . read more

The inconsistent reviews you are reading for this place are out there for a reason - it has its positives, but it also has some pretty obvious flaws. I have been there once on a Tuesday night for a beer, and it was empty. I went on Thursday night with a friend and it was absolutely packed. When I went on Thursday I arrived early and sat at the bar waiting for my friend. I ordered a glass of red wine, and it came in one of those mini-carafes that you see at swanky wine bars. This was especially odd because the only thing in Marge's that is reasonably priced is the wine. I had an Australian Pinot Noir that was quite good and fairly priced at $8 a glass. They have wine options ranging from $5 to more than $10 a glass. When my friend arrived he ordered a beer. $6 for a pint. That's just too much for a corner bar in this neighborhood. We ordered dinner and sat at the bar - all of the tables were full. We each ordered a cheeseburger of some sort. My friend's was a standard cheddar burger, and mine had avocado and peppers on it. It was fine, but nothing special. The bun didn't survive for more than a couple of minutes so I ended up going the knife and fork route. The fries that came with it were good. Actually, they were probably better than the burger. My burger was $10, and my friend's was $9. A bit pricey for the quality. I also ordered a side salad - $6 - and that was very mediocre. The dressing was nearly tasteless, and the salad was overwhelmed with mushrooms. A terrible deal for $6. The service was... amusing. The woman working behind the bar was really nice, but she literally couldn't pay attention to what she was doing. The guy next to us ordered a glass of water. She filled a glass - and gave it to my friend. The guy asked again on the bartender's next trip to our end of the bar, and this time he was successful. Ten minutes later I asked for a glass of water, and while she was talking to someone else the bartender handed the glass of water that she poured for me to the guy sitting next to me. It took a couple of minutes, but I finally got the bartender's attention and got a glass of water that she set down in front of me. :) She did a decent job overall, but it was a bit funny to see her so preoccupied. I might go back to Marge's, but I doubt it. For the money, RJ Grunt's (which is only about four blocks away) has more character and better food. read more

Marges is such a wonderful and unique neighborhood treasure! It has old school vibes (our parents used to hang out here!) and friendly employees! It truly feels like a local neighborhood joint! They have always been welcoming and accommodating to larger groups... it has become our "go to" for family gatherings and birthday parties. Their champagne cocktail is great! They have virtue ciders and a great beer selection and their food is wonderful (recommend the pot pie, blue cheese chips and chicken parm)! Serving sizes are pretty big too! Love Marges! read more

Great place with an awesome atmosphere. People are very friendly and the pot pie is phenomenal. Would highly recommend checking it out. Also, it's one of the oldest bars in Chicago! read more

Marge's Still - Pot Pie - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chicago's best brought me to Marge's still. I would agree that the chicken pot pie is the best thing on the menu but it's not the only thing worth trying. The burgers are very good and the bread pudding is very good for desert. The place is kind of small but it is a good if your looking for some good food in a cozy atmosphere. read more