Man, I'm SO mad someone got to review this gem before me. 3 Stars!? C'mon. This mo-fo is a…read morefiver. Be forewarned, I use the word "gem" loosely. The previous poster was right, Joe's Saloon is on 47th Street just west of Plainfield. If you're coming from 1st Avenue, it's about a Mile west. I like this bar because of the odd, undeliberate charm, cheap drinks (ahem dollar Schlitz all day everyday), decent jukebox (used to be awesome before they went digital... Patsy Cline awesome), and the infamous Dollar Mystery Shots. Your choice of A, B, and sometimes C, depending on what stock the owner, Ellen, thinks they need to get rid of. Bartenders are laid-back and can put a drink to a face -- I rolled in after not being there for 6 months and they had it poured before I could say hi. The late-great Joe is adorned on a small canvas above the windows and REAL!? wood paneling on the east wall. Soft orangish-red neon illuminates most of the saloon, glowing up from behind wood molding - Not an ideal lighting plan, but almost accidentally the PERFECT lighting level. The bar isn't really a "kept secret" at all -- housed in a stand-alone building with all-season Christmas lights framing the peaked roof, it's not that hard to spot. That said, it owes a lot of its odd mix of clientele to it's location. People that roll into Joe's aren't there on accident. The south side of the street is a vast empty expanse that used to be a massive train depot for the nearby quarry, and the north side of the street is an industrial/9-to-5 business strip where even the liquor store closes early. Now that I've played the alcoholic sociologist, lemmie posit that the out-of-the-way-ness of the bar directly contributes to what kind of people come through the door -- people that specifically left the house to be at Joe's. Aside from College Break overspill (Easter, Spring Break, Winter Break), there's always a place to sit and rarely an loudmouth over-served coed to scowl at. This place can be blue collar, no collar, and popped collar at different times of the day (and if a sporting event is on). There's live music for a cover sometimes, but nothing too consistent. There's a terrific Quizzo once a month, though the questions skew towards the 40-something locals that attend and run the quiz. (One standard category is called "Where are you in the Western Suburbs", another was "Local TV News Anchors".) But, you're there for the experience anyway, so, whatev. While other locals are living past glories with their gym teachers at Kenny's, avoiding eye-contact with old flames at Palmer's or packing it in at local cavern-turned-Irish-bar Brixie's, what filters through to Joe's are the low-key neighborhood joes of all ages looking to sit back, drink, play Meatloaf on the jukebox and maybe play a round or two of Word Dojo.

Outstanding food, creative menu with dozens of options, great prices, and enticing daily specials…read more If it was closer, I'd eat here once a week.

Food: one of the best bloody Mary's I have ever had! I ordered spicy and the bartender made it…read moreperfectly. The garnishes were top-notch! I honestly couldn't believe how cheap they were too! 5/5 Service: the bartender was sweet and very attentive. She gave us a round of free shots for the Bears Game. 5/5 Ambiance: it is a traditional dive bar, but the bathrooms were clean and everyone was spotless. A lovely bar to hang out for a sports game or just to get away! 5/5 Overall: 15/15

Lucky's lounge Sign says karaoke on Wednesdays so I went there and they don't do karaoke at all for…read morea year! You would think they would take that sign down!

I haven't been here in a while to do a full on second review. This place has definitely upgraded…read morefrom the dingey mess it once was. The have all new flooring. They painted the walls. Really nice TVs. They even have a fireplace display for crying out loud. If you're having an overflow of cars just park across the street which is really nice Rick's Kitchen is definitely the best bar food around. I definitely recommend it. Pool table is really great and fun to play with as well... The locals I guess are alright for the most part. On top of it it's got cheap drinks. This place was much better when they had bingo nights here on Mondays. Definite recommend none the less. Oh hey, I forgot, they also got alot machines, tens of TVs which usually play sports.

the worst bar i have ever been in ! i would like to say…read morethat it smelled like cat urine. IT SMELLED LIKE MOUNTAIN LION URINE !!! i've travelled the whole world and have been in a few dives. THE MEN'S BATHROOM SMELLS BETTER !!!

With Lisa as bartender, nothing goes wrong. She's the best. Having a few beers and maybe a shot…read moreor three

Great Chicago Tavern. Old Style on tap. Malort behind the counter(at your own risk, lol). Owner is…read moreawesome. Went here because growing up as a kid in Chicago I've been to taverns with the old man but never been to one as an adult. Would definitely go back here again.

Bar located close to the tracks in Berwyn. Godson's is pretty nondescript but cheap. It's a place…read moreto go to get away from pretentiousness. Has a few basic beers on tap, and lots of local beers in bottles and cans. There's also entertainment in the form of slots making this a place for games. A pretty basic looking bar. It's only different because it also has lots of slots. There's quite a lot of these. As for the beer, there's also a lot. It's about $5 to get some cans of the better stuff. Liquor is cheap. It's about $6 for a typical mixed drink and these are pretty strong. Has no food. They sometimes have frozen pizzas. Good place to hang awhile. It's not pretty inside or outside but it's not that bad. This is conveniently located close to the Berwyn Metra station.

My husband and I were there to watch a Bears game. Everyone was super nice, they had a food truck…read morethat was serving Italian beefs and fries. That was delicious. The bartenders were right on point, the owner Melissa was very courteous. Will definitely go back. Thanks Godson's!

I've been anticipating a visit to this bar because of my interest in local paranormal folklore…read more Jamie was such an attentive bartender and an absolute delight. We will be back!

The bartender i had this afternoon was amazing! She was kind and helpfull.love to get to know her…read morebetter seriously.

Last Wednesday I came for the draft deal and Sam was my main bartender. She was amazing. Other…read morebars don't attend to customers right away but she went over and beyond. She was fun to be around and quickest person to ever serve my drinks . -Dominic

This place is so rad!!! It's our first time here, and they just gave us a little tour of their…read moreawesome event venues. Its has a super chill laid back vibe and you can tell that just about anyone can come in and enjoy themselves. Their drinks are on point, and the bartender Kristyn has some of the best customer service I've had in Chicago. 10/10, would highly recommend

Bottom Line: Thankfully, un-corporate, unpretentious , great bang for the buck. Definitely worth a…read morestop. Unplanned stop here but what a welcome surprise on a winter evening at this neighborhood pub that hits the sweet spot somewhere between "watering hole" and restaurant . Lively and cozy, "Livozy" (oh yes I did just coin that) is the best descriptor for this cool little pub right across from a commuter rail stop. Very decent selection on tap. The crowd is mostly local and very friendly. The tenders crushed it in terms of friendliness and efficient professionalism. Zubar has figured out that if you deliver a satisfying experience at very reasonable prices--good value, you will ensure return customers--again and again. (As an aside though, it is a bit of a shame Zubar has not "claimed" this Yelp page projecting the "we're too cool (they are) who cares" vibe but there's a lot of good vibe coming there way...I'll bet they peek anyway.)

Awful! Dirty, Dark and Dingy! Not friendly at all. Will never waste my time there again.read more