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    Mister J's

    3.5 (221 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Tue 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Wed 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    18. Dagwood Special 1/2 lb. Hamburger Special
    Megh L.

    It's your typical divey, greasy burger joint. Menu on wall with pictures. You order at the counter. There is seating but most people were doing carryout. Food was kind of what you'd expect from a place like this. However, it was super pricey for what you get. And the fries were pretty...inedible....so I ended up using a lot of ketchup. Also - you have to ask for anything extra since the only things sitting out by the soda machine are lids, straws and salt/pepper packets. A bit stingy with the napkins even after multiple asks and had to ask for the ketchup, etc.

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    Ajay P.

    Came here upon the recommendation of a friend who was a student here in Chicago many years ago! I walked here a little early around 11:45pm so it was not full! It's halfway clean & dingy! I guess works well with the downtown Chicago vibe! This place is located right opposite Loyola University I ordered a #15 special Philly steak sandwich which came with fries & drink for a grand total of $16.74 plus tax The guy who took the order was very helpful and quick! The order was received within 10 to 15 minutes the Sandwich & Fries were fresh & hot!! The taste of the sandwich was NOT spectacular but fair! I have had much better Philly steaks before The sandwich roll was fresh and the meat was cooked well with all the fixings although I felt something was missing not sure what! I hope to be back here again someday soon!

    Steak Sammie
    Darth V.

    Grilled to order! Excellent team is ready to serve the minute you walk in. Got grilled chicken Sammie, steak Sammie, Chicago dog and fried white fish. Favorites were Chicago dog, chicken Sammie and White fish.

    Storefront
    Arkadiusz S.

    This place been here for a while. Good Chicago dogs, fries and burgers. Staff knows what they are doing so the food comes out fast. Prices are reasonable for Gold Coast. There is a small dinning room with 4-5 tables Overall solid greasy spoon and a staple to our Windy City

    1/4 lb cheeseburger with everything and fries and root beer
    Zach S.

    Food was pretty good. Service was pretty decent and very nice, and the ambiance was not too flashy but just enough to show what they serve.

    Storefront. You want food cooked in a place like this
    Isaac S.

    Solid dog. Great Italian beef with the sweet hot peppers. That was stupid good. Great little place with a wide menu and fast/simple service. Very clean inside despite the high traffic. Would eat again.

    EL D.

    Wanted to try Chicago style hot dogs and Mister J's was close to my hotel. Ordered the 2 Chicago style dogs with fries and a drink for $12. The dogs were tasty, fries hot and atmosphere was interesting with a mix of locals, cops and me. Not personal but my honest experience

    My buddy running the grill!
    John S.

    The burgers were great, but the staff was amazing! My buddy and I went there awhile ago and they let him run the grill!

    Polish sausage, Chicago style, Italian sausage and French fries
    Stef L.

    We loved walking by this gem in the downtown/Mag Mile area. We were looking for some Chicago Style Hot Dogs and lots of places were closed on Easter Sunday. When we walked up, there was already a local customer waiting outside for the store to be opened up. He told us he has been coming to this place for 30 years. Once the restaurant opened we were greeted with a friendly smile and picked two Chicago favorites. The Polish and Italian sausage. Those Hot Dogs were just simply amazing and the price is very reasonable compared to restaurants in the area. Next time, when you visit Chicago, don't overlook this small locally owned spot that's been open for over 70 years.

    Howard L.

    Came to this place a couple days ago with a bunch of my coworkers. I've never heard of this place but the menu of this place is immense! If your coming here for your first time, you'll be staring at it for a while. Employees are usually bilingual which is great too! Food time does take a while for it to cook but it's made to perfection. It's definitely moderately priced, definitely great for something that's in the heart of the city. I definitely recommend this place! Don't expect to use a restroom here either, parking will obviously be a hassle.

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    Food was tasteless. Italian beef rubbery with no flavor. Cheese sauce lacked in flavor. Poor representation of Chicago food.

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    Food is so good, especially after a late night out. It's open late and offers a variety of options.

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    I love this place but y'all better start cleaning! what the hell! at least 3 dozen tiny gnats flying around.

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    Solid beef sandwich and dog. Workers are nice and can crack a joke. Love seeing that sign and stopping by

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    Food. Number one with cheese. Chocolate Shake. Game over. Eat here twice a week. Yummy yum yam yom.

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    3 years ago

    Loved Mister J's. There is nothing quite like the Dagwood Special! Excellent fries. Always a treat when visiting Chicago.

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    Last night, after a genuinely frustrating experience elsewhere, I walked into Bar Siena not…read moreexpecting much (if anything), just hoping for a reset. When I asked about the wait time, the host joked that it was two hours. Under normal circumstances, I would have laughed and played along. Given what had just happened minutes earlier, it did not quite land... but to their credit, the moment I explained the situation, everything shifted. They sat me promptly and turned what could have been a lingering bad night into a completely different experience. Julio, my server, set the tone immediately. Julio was professional, attentive, and generous. He brought out meatballs on the house, which were excellent. I ordered calamari, rigatoni alla vodka with shrimp, and what I believe was a chocolate torte for dessert (also on the house, which I was not expecting). Everything was spot on. The rigatoni in particular stood out. It was made in house and had the kind of texture and quality you notice right away. The Manager (Lance) also stopped by, having been present when I explained what had happened earlier. That kind of awareness and follow-through matters more than people realize. It what separates a place that serves food from a place that understands hospitality. By the time I was finishing dessert, I found myself watching pizzas go out to nearby tables and immediately reconsidering my menu choices for the evening. That's usually a good sign. The host who initially joked about the wait time also came by at the end of my meal. She was polite, thoughtful, and clearly intentional about making sure the experience landed well. I appreciated this gesture. When the bill came, I asked what the total would have been without the discounts and complimentary items. Once I had that number, I tipped Julio the difference. It felt like the only appropriate way to reflect the level of service and generosity I received. I'll be back (for the pizza). Overall: Food (yes) Service (yes) Ambiance (yes)

    Bar Siena really didn't make the high standard that its priced and ambiance should reflect. For…read morestarters, for a group of 6, we were only given one silverware? Als server never noticed it and had to ask multiple times for more. In regards to the food. Most if not all the dishes we had (gnocchi, vodka pasta, a salad) were pretty bad. Very costly for how tasteless it was. The only okay/good thing that came out of this place was the prosciutto, fig pizza that I had. Would not recommend spending an insane amount of money here.

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    Being a California boy (born and raised) my only way to get a Fish & Chip meal was at a fast food…read morefranchise called H. Salts Fish & Chips; and it was fairly good. Several golf trips to the U.K. (Britain, Scotland, Wales) I got my fair share of excellent Fish & Chips; the best being in Ullapool, Scotland at The Seafood Shack I have never had better! But, leave it to Chicago to deliver some of the best fish and chips I've ever had in the USA, here at The Dearborn restaurant in the Chicago loop. Everything about The Dearborn's signature dish just worked in every way: The fish was fried perfectly The fish itself was moist and delicious The chips (fries) were excellent The coleslaw was the perfect side dish The tartar sauce was scrumptious My Krobacher Pilsner paired perfectly with my dinner The service was spot on And sitting at the bar watching the NBA playoffs didn't hurt either. I did have a scoop of delicious salted caramel gelato that finished this meal perfectly. Having such delicious fish & chips a few blocks away from where I live is certainly better than flying "over the pond" (a British term for the Atlantic Ocean).

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    West Loop, Near West Side

    The Fam and I are always looking for new places to indulge one of our favorite food groups, which…read moreis brunch with bottomless mimosas. After doing a search on Yelp, I decided we should check out HIDE+SEEK. Ding ding ding! We have a winner folks. We decided to go with the Brunch Party. First let me start off saying that Brunch Party is one plate, one side, and endless mimosas. The entire table participation is required and there is a strict 1.5 hour time limit. That said, Angelique (was our server) was on point during that time period. Our glasses never got pass the half-way mark and a good time was had by all! HIDE+SEEK has a pretty chilled vibe and the décor was cool, a very nice bar area, booths on the east side of the restaurant and tables in the front. I think there was a back area, but can't for sure as I didn't explore as we were seated immediately in our booth. Angelique was very cool. She welcomed us and asked if it was our first time there (it was) and began to explain the menu, focusing on Brunch Party and that everyone at the table had to participate, which we did. For my entrée I got the Short Rib Hash (Sunny side up egg, piquillo pepper, red wine jus, rosemary mornay) and my side was Eggs Your Way (over easy). I got an order of the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (honey-whipped ricotta, blueberry compote, maple syrup) for the table. Both dishes were very nice. I am a sucker for anything with short rib meat in it and this hit well with me. The pancakes were good, nice and fluffy, and the compote was very good. They weren't as lemony as I have had at other restaurants. The flavor was there, but in a subtle way, almost like an afterthought, but still nice. The pancakes themselves were nice and fluffy, just they way I like them. The Doctor got the cheeseburger and fries, which looked nice. He cleaned his plate so I have to assume it was good. The Queen got the Steak and Eggs. I had a bite of the steak and it was tender and had a nice flavor to it. Overall we had a great time and while it was only an hour and a half, it seemed longer. I will totally come back here again for brunch, but want to check out their happy hour and dinner as well. The menus looks interesting.

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