My husband and I LOVE Reno. We used to live down the street and got it all the time. It's best in the restaurant though since it doesn't travel as well. read more

I hate to admit it, but there are certain foods for which, if you love them, you have to make a trek to NYC, because Chicago really doesn't do them justice. Pastrami is a classic example, and bagels, unfortunately, are another. Reno certainly doesn't change this situation, but it's a valiant effort. Bagels ($2.25) come in 6 varieties (some favorites like sesame, and some oddballs like pumpkin seed/curry) and they're pretty good: chewy on the inside (so you know they're boiled), crunchy on the outside (but without the pleasant flake of a good NY bagel), and flavored vigorously. Definitely a leg up from the rolls with punched-out centers that are par for the course on the Chicago bagel scene. All in all, I'm very glad this place exists, and I'll probably come here when I find myself in Logan Square on future lazy Sundays. Also, they clearly respect the bread, so Im curious to come back and try the pizza, which may well earn them another star in my book. Still, it doesn't hold a candle to the real McCoy in NYC. read more

Reno brunch has been my newest go-to this (past) summer. The service has never been bad & their bloody marys are perfection. Same with chilaquiles and kale salad. Their baked goods are decent also. Just get the chilas. As for dinner, I love the hang-ten pizza and burrata app. $5 wine Weds. Sidewalk patio is dog friendly. read more

Reno - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Part of living in the midwest means being willing to forgo certain things that other cities do better. This means that yeah, whiskey is better in the central South, seafood on any coast, the film scene in LA is superior, and in New York there are better bagels. These are all pretty much facts. Chicago does a lot of things well, but bagels aren't one of them. That being said, if your expectations for a bagel aren't what we (half) Jews are looking for- chewy, doughy, and massive- you'll probably enjoy one at Reno. They're tasty and flavorful, but they're not the boiled bagels New Yorkers expect. They're a new breed- which is fine, but a consumer has to remember that in order to not be disappointed. This place is tasty, affordable, cash only, and good for groups. A nice pick overall. read more

I'm going to agree with the quality of the bagels that my comrades are bemoaning, and I'll cite my Jewishness as part of my reasoning, but I'm not advising any of us to move to New York under any circumstances. Though the bagels that form the breakfast sandwiches at Reno are not from The Old Country by any means, there is also no way that Reno would exist in New York. It's a big space, on a corner lot, at a fantastically popular intersection. In Brooklyn, this space would be ten people's apartments or an entire bagel factory. It's only due to Chicago's relatively lower economic density and the exponential but not yet complete gentrification of Logan Square that a place like Reno could even have the wherewithall to open up. But I'm glad I live in Chicago and not New York for the same reasons I like Reno- it's an accessible, affordable, I can wear the same sweater when i go on OK Cupid first dates that are still in the single digits but honestly will not be much longer. Reno staff are always polite, attentive, and friendly, even through the crowds of coffee-beggers or older men hitting on younger and more attractive women. In terms of food, I'll give the bagel three stars, any of the contents of their sandwiches five, the Brussels sprout salad two because the Brussels were mixed in with something that was called pork belly but had the texture of latex, five for the two pizzas I've tried, and five for the Manhattan that the suave bartender with the occult tattoos and the long hair made me for $6 while he told me about his spirituality that is based in the California wilderness. Reno's worth it. Bagel's might not be totally authentic, but what is? read more

The service was good, our server made a point to check in frequently and let us know that pizzas would take a bit longer due to how busy they were. The food however was pretty mediocre. We had the "focaccia" which I put in quotes because it wasn't focaccia - just pizza crust with the toppings that were listed. It was still yummy, but definitely not focaccia. We ordered a Popeye pizza which was bland and wet. The spaghetti with fennel sausage and onion which was overly smokey and really quite spicy. The shrimp rigatone was very spicy, though that was stated in the menu, and the shrimp was good. However, for the price, I would not recommend it. read more

Good location, prices are fair, simple pizza/pasta menu. Came here for dinner. Food was salty. It's ok - it won't be bad, but wont' be great. Just make sure you come here with good company to ensure a good time! read more

Great pizza! We went to Reno on a Wednesday evening for dinner and got a table no problem. They had some great Wednesday night specials - $6 glasses of wine and $6 select pasta dish. We decided to split the kale salad (great starter if your looking for something light) and the Hang Ten Pizza (packs a kick of heat!). Pizza was awesome, the perfect amount of sauce cooked to perfection with a nice burnt bubbly crust. It was a bit loud in the restaurant so if your looking for a quiet night out this may not the be the place. All in all we will definitely be going back! read more

Pizza was great! Love a good wood fired pizza. Similar to Parlor but smaller and more quaint. Plus I love to support anything in Logan Square. The staff were polite and welcoming. Great ambiance and decor. read more

I came in with huge expectations and while not a bad experience, dining at Reno was alright. Minus the food (which was tasty), there need to be some adjustments on a few things. I'm assuming since it's a new restaurant they will have their flaws so I don't want to be *too* critical. Let's start on the positive aspects (and most important!): the food. We went for dinner. The "Hog" pizza ($14) with pork belly carnitas, salsa verde, mozzarella, rajas and cotija cheese was everything I hoped it would be. Pork-y, cheese-y, and jalapeno-y! The crust was baked to perfection and I loved how you have to fold the pizza to eat it. (I'm not a big deep dish pizza fan [Oh, the horror! to say that in Chicago!] so I like that feeling of folding pizza!) We also ordered the Cavatelli pasta. It had acorn squash, apple cider, spinach, golden raisins, and pepitas. Flavor-wise: excellent. The pasta was al dente and the spinach and squash worked well together... and the soaked up golden raisins --- nice!! However, because the pasta itself isn't paired with a heavy tomato-based or cream sauce, it was hard to eat with the watery apple cider sauce. In a grotesque but fun way, because the pasta is cavatelli noodles... seeing them shaped like bugs was a little disturbing/amusing/exciting... or on another whimsical and less weird comparison, they look like little hot dog buns too. Now, the service. Here's where things got a little annoying. When I came in for a table for 2, the host was very friendly and said there were some 2-tops almost through with their meals and there would be a 15-20 minute wait. That was fine. He kept me posted throughout that time. (It was more like a 25-30 minute wait. No worries, Reno! You can never predict those things.) When we sat, there was no introduction from a server (nor did we know who our server was) for a good 10+ minutes. I understand restaurants are busy, but at least a "Hello. I'll be with you in a second..." within the first five minutes would suffice. Eventually, I had to flag a server down. I saw another table nearby also searching for a server. When we did locate a server, he took our order for drinks (I ordered a Mexican Coca-Cola) and we placed our initial order for the Hog pizza. Another server came out and brought the Coke to the table next to us and asked if they ordered one. They said "no" and then he asked me and I said, "Yup. That was me." (So there's a lack of communication there between him and our server.) Then we also placed an order for the pasta. The pasta came out first and then the pizza about 5-7 minutes later. We were in and out in an hour upon sitting. Lastly, the restrooms are not clearly marked. My friend was wandering around until he had to ask someone and they said it's either of the gray unmarked doors toward the back. How was he supposed to know that? What if, he rightfully asked me, it was a storage room or the kitchen? I don't know if that's part of the aesthetic consideration to have unmarked restroom doors (is that en vogue these days?), but come on... I saw another guy confused looking for the restroom as well. I know Reno is new and all, but at least label their restroom doors. It's practically a public health concern! :P A few last tips: they have valet if you plan to drive. My friend has a car so we rolled together and it was very hard to find street parking in the area on a Saturday night. Not completely shocking since Logan Square is an increasingly popular destination. There's a paid parking lot nearby as well (behind the Logan Square El station). (For us public transit folks, it's across the street from the Blue line El so that's convenient!) Secondly, it's cash only. They have an ATM machine inside, but you'd probably want to avoid fees so bring cash! So... I liked this place and they probably have some improving to do, but I don't think I'll be coming back despite me enjoying that pizza. read more

Reno - Cavatelli - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We've been to Reno several times as they have the best bagel and lox option in the area and we're very happy to have found it. We havne't had a problem with seating each of the times that we've been there and the food has been quick, reasonably priced, and the flavors were fantastic. We will definitely be going back and we're excited to share it with visitors. Mad Props: * Breakfast sammiches are epic. I get The Hook (no onions) and the hubby gets the Cowboy Killer and they're both amazing * Homemade bagels are stellar * Awesome take-out counter... perfect for passing through the neighborhood or grabbing to-go for the Farmers Market * Great otudoor seating in the summer!! * ALSO, their parfaits are fantastic. Try them, you won't regret it. * Full bar... clutch, dudes! Mad Beef: * Seating... there are a ton of two tops, but only 2 four tops and 3 six tops which I think can make it really tough for groups * CASH ONLY. NBD if you know... BFD if you don't. They have an ATM there, but I'm sure they charge a fee and whatnot so that's just irritating. It's 2014 and they're in Logan Square, not rural 'Merica... take CCs or AT LEAST take Square Wallet/LevelUp... something... anything!! read more

When the waitress suggests a kale salad for an appetizer after your group just ordered a second round of stout beers, you know you're in Logan Square. I'd categorize Reno as a nice backup option if other Logan spots are too busy. Things I like: -Focaccia appetizer. It's essentially a pizza without toppings and only $7. -Very easy on the wallet (cash only) Things I don't like: -Beer list is lacking. -Mediocre pizza at best. read more

Pretty sure I just had one of the best sammies I've ever had.. went on the server's recommendation with the Master Blaster (pork sammie) and soup, which was tomato bisque. The soup was just barely warm, good and tasted fresh but needed some heat (temp) and maybe a bit more spice. My bf had the working man (steak) sammie with their antipasto which was good, but mine was the winner. He also had a vodka lemonade (pink) that was pretty tasty and my spicy margarita was good and made me wish my soup had some of the kick that was in my cocktail. Overall, I really am looking forward to making the trip back for dinner! The wood fire pizza is what I thought we would have for lunch, but is only served in the evenings for dinner. read more

Reno - Working man sammie with antipasto - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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5 stars just for the damn cute boys working there. And yeah, that kitchen sink cookie was giant sized, thick, chewy, and sinful. Heh, heh...giant sized. read more

Hit up Reno (CASH ONLY) with a group of 5 for dinner on a beautiful Saturday night. They do have a decent amount of patio seating but it was mostly tables for 2 (and it was mostly full) so we had to snag a booth inside. No wait though! We started with the burrata which came on a really thick ciabatta toast. Great appetizer and definitely enough for ~4 people. For entrees, 3 of us shared a Paulina (pepperoni with pesto), a Squirrel (chicken, corn, onion) and a Hog (pork carintas, salsa verde). I think the group favorite was the Hog, but the Squirrel was also extremely good. The Paulina was fine, albeit less unique than the other two. Food was excellent overall, 5 star worthy. However, I have to drop the overall rating to 4 stars because service was incredibly slow. We wouldn't see our waiter for really long stretches of time and it took forever to track him down to get the bill at the end. Would be happy though to bump the review up to 5 stars on my next visit if the service is better because the pizzas were great! read more

I absolutely love this addition to my neighborhood. I've spent a few weekday mornings there eating, drinking coffee, enjoying the free wi-fi, and people-watching. I love their bagels and the breakfast sandwiches. The Cowboy Killer is so insanely delicious. It's messy, so if you're self-conscious about making a mess while eating, get it to go and be messy in private. In the evenings, I like to sit at the bar to eat and drink and watch people come and go. The bartenders make solidly tasty drinks and are usually playing good music. I love the pizzas and salads and the fact that the food is pretty cheap, especially considering the quality. read more

Most dependable go-to in Logan. Restaurant with quality food, people, and service. The food is pretty awesome, and for just about every time of day, they're not open super late, but thats just fine. Beer selection is great, but the cocktails are even better, let your server pick for you, they know what they're doing. Love, Love, Love the breakfast pizza, working man sandwich on a salad, and the quinoa. Also, can't go wrong with any of their appetizers. Coffee is awesome but the Chicken wings are the hidden gem, outstandingly unique taste and style, a must try for wing lovers (be ready for some burn). read more

Excellent and affordable pizza with pleasant staff and good service. Decent beer selection, but small and no taps. They're fast, but cash only. Tuesdays are the best day to take a friend or date- 2 pizzas for $20 and some $2 drink specials. It's an awesome choice and they're located directly across the street from the north Kedzie exit of the blue line. They also have a great à la carte brunch menu that is much different than what you'll find at Lula or Longman & Eagle, but much more affordable, simple, and without the long lines. They tend to close around 10pm though, so don't plan on late night pizza from them. read more

Reasonably priced pizza and beer. Plus you don't have to wait two hours for a table. Sign me up! read more

I searched "bagels" and found Reno's website looked promising. What a delightful cafe! They have a great atmosphere, great bagels and a delish bloody mary too. Also $3 bottomless Stumptown coffee is a great deal. read more

Good food but this is 2016 why is is necessary to be "cash only" ?? But they have an ATM up front that the service fee is an extra $2.00 Only 3 stars due to the inconvenience and added cost. Won't come back due to that. read more

This place is fantastic! We both had the pizza, which we both loved. I had the Butternut, with butternut squash, sage, walnuts and gruyere cheese. Amazing! I'm craving it right now. The dough is interesting, sort of reminded me of naan. LOVE! Their wine selection is great too, good focus on French and Italian varieties. This place is cash only, and they do have an ATM on site. read more

With plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, carnoivores might wander past Reno on Yelp with a cynical eye. Don't, this place is great! The fresh pasta had a quality that just has to be tasted to appreciate. I wandered in, wanting to grab a quick bite inbetween errands. I heard they did $5 pasta bowls on Wednesdays... but I didn't know they also had $5 wine (had the malbec, loved it). The pasta bowl for the day had carrots, potato, garlic, onion and kale. Aside from the kale part - the balance of the dish was excellent. The pasta really shines through. My server Daniel was kind, warm and very helpful, but they could have probably used another server on the floor when the dinner rush hit. I just moved into the neighborhood and this is bound to become a pizza and wine night kind of place. read more

I've been meaning to check out the Tuesday night specials here for a while. 2 pizzas for $20 and $2 PBR tall boys. I finally got around to stopping in with a couple friends this week. We waited about 20min for a table, which was fine. Ordered the Lambeau and the Hang 10. Both were pretty good, nice chewy crust and toppings were good. The pizza doesn't quite rival Dante's or Boiler Room, but at 2/$20 I am pretty happy with the pies. If you're hanging out in Logan Square on a Tuesday night, definitely come here. Any other night, I don't know if I can recommend it. On a side note: my girlfriend mentioned that she stops in here regularly on her morning commute because they have great yogurt parfaits, but the service can be slow sometimes. read more

Reno has become by go-to since I moved to the neighborhood. They do a good balance of breakfast/brunch and then dinner/late night. They specialize in bagels and pizza. I do have to say: this is one of the best bagel places I have been to in awhile. They have many bagel flavor options, shmear options, and extras. The breakfast is good all around. The pizzas are very unique but I have liked all the ones I've tried: the alley-oop and the spanish monster. I also liked the apps I've tried. They have a good beer and wine selection. The pricing is reasonable and the waitresses I've had have been really nice. My negatives are that I haven't like the bartenders, the layout is odd and it makes for a ton of noise, and the pricing doesn't match the options. Overall, I'd go back (and I have). read more

Reno - Brownie - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quick update: Reno still has two hot sauces, but only is one kept on the table. Ask for a side of the hot honey. You're welcome. read more

Not an incredible fan of the dinner menu but would go back for breakfast/brunch in a heart beat. I had the basic egg sandwich on their fantastic wood-fired bagels for breakfast and for a separate occasion for brunch I got the PINE which is delicious and divine. The Pine is Chicken Thigh / White Cheddar / Dill Pickles / Hot Honey / Trinity Bun and its heaven...the hot honey and dill pickles make this sandwich! Wow. I also really like their fresh brewed coffee. Only downfall is the cash only deal but they have an ATM, so don't be lazy! read more

I seriously can't get over their lox bagel. And I don't think I ever will. True love. read more

Reno - Old bay bagel, lox, red onion, cucumber, artichoke cream cheese. I'm crying tears of happy. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Extremely slow, service with a rude waittress; I ALMOST reret coming here; After waiting 25 minutes with not so much as my drink order being taken, the waitress came and started talking to the two people next to me asking them what they wanted to order. I spoke up, informing her that I had been seated before them and had not so much as placed a drink order, she interrupted me, telling me she would be with me in a moment because she was taking their order. It was at this point that I asked for the manager. The manager came a few moments later, and asked what the issue was; I informed her that I had been seated well before the two guests next to me and yet their order was already taken and I had not even had my drink. She took my drink order, my order for a focaccia appetizer and a pasta entree. Almost an hour later the couple next to me receives two pizzas and I have not still had my appetizer. The server walks by and I asked her about the status of my appetizer, her response was " I don't know because you wanted to speak to the manager, you placed your order through the manager, so I have to go and find her because you didn't put the order through your server." I didn't put the order in through my server because my server was busy serving people who were seated after myself, I'm not sure how that makes me wrong, or my food order any less important. Tonight was my first time here, I am very disappointed. I was presented with a peanut butter cookie for my troubles. To be honest, speaking on food only, my pasta was phenomenal; perfectly cooked, well seasoned, and adequately sauced, the focaccia was well put together and properly cooked, it had just the right amount of black carbon to remind you that it is a real fire oven, maintaining all of the intended flavors, and yet isn't sitting well with a taste that you can only get from an old-school traditional method of cooking pizza. On this note, well played Reno. read more

I stopped in on my way to work to grab a quick bite because their bagels are awesome. The place wasn't too busy and there was no one in front of me in line. I waited 10 minutes for a toasted bagel to go and I had to leave without it or be late to work. There were literally 3 workers wiping down the counter. read more

At worst, the food I got here was a total joke. At best, extremely underwhelming. I got the nando breakfast sandwich on their 'housemade english muffin' instead of a bagel. Housemade english muffin sounds like it should be awesome right? It was not an english muffin, it was a giant, super dense dough mound, resembling nothing like an english muffin. I don't know how they call that an english muffin. Then there was about what amounted to maybe one egg total, with barely a dusting of chorizo which you could barely taste. Chinciest breakfast sandwich in human history. Then add 2 americano's and blam that's 26 bucks! I was hungover and wanting a delightful breakfast remedy like everyone else, and I was completely rickrolled and felt not only like I barely ate, but then was robbed. Service was a notch above terrible too. Super trendy and logany tho! read more

I liked it. That about sums it up. Mid-day on a Sunday, the place was bustling but not too busy. The woodfired pizzas we had were both good, especially the butternut squash one. Tried a couple bagels because I was curious and heard how great they were. Also quite good, but I don't really 'get' the big to do with bagels and I don't want to pay over $3 for one again. But I'd go back for the pizzas. read more

Although it's cash only, I had a delicious meal and it'd be a good choice for anyone who is hungry and looking for variety in options. Staff was quite friendly and rapid in service. I'd recommend with no doubts! read more

I have to say. I was pleasantly surprised with my visit at Reno. I was joining my boyfriend for a work date and the space and music were a perfect setting to focus and munch. Then I looked at the menu. I'm Gluten-free, so I never expect to be able to eat everything on the menu but as I perused I couldn't believe that there were only two items I could enjoy. And one of them I had before and I had really hoped to order something else. I walked up to the waitress and shared my concern, I asked her if she could, "help me enjoy what you have to offer." She didn't even hesitate and immediately noted that any sandwich could be offered as a salad and my options immediately brightened. She suggested The Howard Salad. It was unbelievable!!!!! So many lustrous flavors exploded in my mouth at once - Roasted Duck, Mizuna, Fig gastrique on a Spinach and Arugula salad with Citrusy oil and salt dressing. The waitress also kindly put a note on my order stating I was Gluten-free, just in case. I will definitely be returning more often. And with luck maybe they'll start making Gluten-free pizzas. read more

Came here for a late night snack on Saturday! The pizza was delicious and not heavy, just the way I like it. I had "Jorge" pizza with prosciutto, asparagus and sunny side up egg! It was very good. The drinks were really reasonable too. I had a glass of wine for 6 dollars and it was actually really good wine. The decor is very nice and the service was fast and friendly. read more

Reno - The Jorge pizza! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered a toasted bagel with cream cheese and two sandwiches. We asked for the bagel to come out as soon as possible. We waited 30 minutes. Asked 2 different servers about our food. Neither checked or came back to the table. We got up, told the server we were done waiting, and left. I want my 30 minutes back. read more

So here's the deal. The food is really good. The pizza and bagels are amazing. My wife loves their salad and goes there all the time without me. but the truth is, the service is really terrible. I can't stand going there because there has now been multiple times where we have been seated and completely ignored for even getting drinks/ water- even when it is not busy while other tables get taken care of that have been there less time then us. On top of that we have officially walked out of there twice after waiting 15 minutes, when it was not busy, to be helped/ get a menu after being seated and we doubt anyone noticed us walk out. As far as cash only who cares- I support a businesses right to do that. Credit Card companies suck and charge them too much so they should be allowed to address this however they want. read more

I was hoping to like Reno more, but my brunch experience fell a bit flat for me. Here are the ups and downs of my first (I'll give it another try) visit: + Love the reclaimed industrial decor and the openness of the space! - The mimosas are WAY too expensive for the size and the generic recipe. + I wish I liked Blood Mary's, because my friends were quite pleased with their drinks. They even came with a beer chaser, all for just one dollar more than my disappointing mimosa! - I wasn't overly impressed with my sandwich. The Dip was basically spinach and artichoke dip on a bun- a concept which sounded more delicious than it tasted. Had it been tastier, though, it would have been a pretty good value for the price. - The server seemed to have developed selective blindness when it came to our table. It got to be pretty ridiculous and we had to resort to rather undignified ways of getting his attention. + There was a pastry on the menu that looked like absolute heaven, but they had apparently just run out ( - ). My determination to try this pastry is probably the main reason that I plan to patronize Reno again! read more

Horrible service. Server David A sucks. It took 10 min for a glass of wine to arrive( thats when we saw our server for the first time). We put the order in and of course the appetizer came in the same time as our entrees. David( the only way I remember the server by name is because I was disgusted by this guy) never came to check on us even the check we requested it through the busboy. Terrible service. Oh by the way the table next to us complained also, what are the chances? My profession: Server for 12 years 2 Stars given for the food read more

Ordered the garlic focaccia for appetizers and hog for dinner. The app is actually a pizza. So we ordered 2 pizzas for 2 people. Oh well. We were hungry. And drunk. Garlic focaccia was amazing. Loved it. Hog was a little too spicy for me, which wasn't really advertised. I would have been fine with just the app. The portion was huge. Not a bad place for cheap pizza and beer night. read more

Reno - The hog. Can't really see what made it so spicy. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois