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After seeing countless videos of Aberdeen Tap, I figured it was finally time to see what all the hype was about. I happened to be in the city, and the opportunity was too good to pass up. They open at 4 PM, and I walked in around 4:05. To my surprise, I wasn't even the first one there! People were just starting to arrive, and while it wasn't packed, I could already see the potential for this place. I ordered eight wings, and luckily, they let me split the order between two sauces: Hot Buffalo and Spicy Tamarind BBQ. After about 15-20 minutes, the wings arrived, and I was immediately impressed. Big, meaty wings absolutely covered in sauce. And when I say covered, I mean these things were SAUCED UP! In typical fashion, I started with the Spicy Tamarind BBQ. I love a good spicy BBQ sauce, but this one brought something different to the table. You get that familiar BBQ flavor, followed by a combination of tanginess and subtle sour notes that I wasn't expecting. All those flavors work incredibly well together without losing the spiciness. There's a lot going on with this sauce, but somehow everything complements each other. Now, the Hot Buffalo is where things got interesting. First of all, this sauce is THICK! It's not your typical Buffalo sauce, and after just two wings, the heat was already catching up to me. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but I wasn't prepared for that level of heat. I ended up asking for a side of their regular Buffalo sauce, and that completely changed the experience. Mixing the two created what I thought was the perfect bite. The regular Buffalo brought a more savory flavor that balanced out the intensity of the Hot Buffalo without taking away its spicy kick. Of everything I tried, this combination was easily my favorite. I couldn't stop going back for another bite. But the sauces weren't the only thing that impressed me. These wings themselves were something special. They're on the larger side, incredibly meaty, and somehow manage to have a crispy exterior while remaining ridiculously juicy and tender inside. Whether I was eating a flat or a drum, every bite was packed with flavor. What really caught my attention was the smokiness. There's a pronounced, almost grilled flavor that makes these wings stand out. I'm not exactly sure how they're preparing them, but whatever they're doing, they're doing it right. Between the crispy exterior, juicy meat, smoky flavor and sauces, everything came together beautifully. I genuinely remember not wanting the wings to end. Unfortunately, I only had about an hour to spend here, and my time was quickly running out. Had I not been on a schedule, there's absolutely no question I would've ordered another eight. The more wing spots I visit, the harder it becomes to name an outright favorite. I've tried wings all over Chicago and across several states, including a few recent stops outside Illinois. At this point, the competition at the top is getting ridiculous, but Aberdeen Tap has absolutely earned its place in that conversation. The smokiness, texture and sauces make these wings different from so many others I've tried. Chicago has no shortage of incredible wing spots, and I already have several favorites. Am I ready to call Aberdeen Tap my new number one? Not quite. When you've had wings this good at several different places, picking an outright winner becomes almost impossible. But this place genuinely has me reconsidering my rankings. I came in wanting to see whether Aberdeen Tap lived up to all those videos, and I left wishing I had time for another order. I'll absolutely be back, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone. I don't need to oversell it. The food speaks for itself. Wings: 9.375/10
This bar is a cute corner spot, but not as many tables as you'd expect and a bit tight. We had to wait a bit on a Sunday. The service was just ok, we had to wait a while for our server to come back after food was set and provide us with silverware, but they were pretty busy and it didn't seem like there many servers to cover. Food was solid - Mac and cheese bites, buffalo wings, potato skins, and egg rolls. All solid.
So yummy! I highly recommend the tamarind wings if you like strong flavors. Expect some waits on a Friday night, it is a popular spot. Service here is great.
We were all hungover and needed saving, thank you Aberdeen Tap for your service! Fun lively atmosphere to watch the closing ceremony of the Olympics! Great attentive service and everything was so quick! We got the Mac and cheese squares to start and wow they were incredible!!! Love that they come with ranch and Mariana? Literally no notes they were perfect and great to share! The wings were phenomenal and are huge!!!!! Really enjoyed this Sunday! Put us in a great mood
Great buffalo wings and a tasty Paloma. Bartenders are friendly. Great neighborhood dive. My tasty wife loves those tasty winggggggs.
I stopped in on my way back to south loop from noble square. Nice bartender, food to go, decent music! I like this place, I'll be coming back!
Had a couple of spritzes and wings here. Great low key bar with good food. We started with scrumptious Mac and cheese bites and then shared the jumbo wings - we got mango habanero and hot buffalo. These were delicious and saucy. I also got a small side salad, but this was overdressed. Otherwise, everything was great.
Love to the wings! All flavors are great, not to mention the staff is super kind. Definitely will be coming back!
This is my new favorite wing spot! Food was very quick, good sports bar vibes! To start we got nachos and Mac n cheese bites. The nachos were more of a wonton chip, they were good. The Mac n cheese bites were amazing. Sooo crispy! The wings are so good, cooked perfectly. I got the Carolina gold and mango habernero. The Carolina gold is sooo good, has a sweet taste. The mango habernero could be. Abut spicier but overall loved it!
Summertime chi was in full effect so after looking at photos, I wanted to try this spot to sit on the sidewalk patio outside! I arrived and asked for a table for two and it was just a short wait at 7pm on a Thursday. The staff were kind and we decided to order the wings, fries, and the grilled chicken wrap!everything was just okay and nothing special, and the chicken wrap didn't have too much chicken in it, mainly lettuce and bacon bits. The vibe is fun being a neighborhood spot, but I won't be returning.
Great wings! I ordered a plate of the Spicy BBQ and Carolina Gold sauced wings and loved each and everyone of them. Good sized and they certainly didn't skimp on lathering them up. I also had a side of their steak fries which complimented the wings perfectly. Not sure why other spots don't off these types of fries as they are great when spiced correctly. The bar has a great atmosphere and will definitely try the good sized patio the next time I stop in. read more
1 month ago
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Megan U.
Hi JD,…
4 months ago
I go back and forth between Woodie's Flat and Aberdeen Tap as my favorite Buffalo wings in Chicago. Both are great for different reasons. Aberdeen Tap has the edge for meatier juicey wings. Woodie's takes it for a more complex flavor because they smoke then fry their wings. Both places take pride in their wing sauce instead of defaulting to the standard Frank's and butter. The burger at Aberdeen tap is pretty solid too. Like most tap rooms, come here for beer, vibe, and above average bar food rather than cocktails. Service is usually pretty friendly but this place does get jam-packed during game nights so keep that in mind. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving wings and a beer. 4.1 stars read more
12 days ago
After seeing countless videos of Aberdeen Tap, I figured it was finally time to see what all the hype was about. I happened to be in the city, and the opportunity was too good to pass up. They open at 4 PM, and I walked in around 4:05. To my surprise, I wasn't even the first one there! People were just starting to arrive, and while it wasn't packed, I could already see the potential for this place. I ordered eight wings, and luckily, they let me split the order between two sauces: Hot Buffalo and Spicy Tamarind BBQ. After about 15-20 minutes, the wings arrived, and I was immediately impressed. Big, meaty wings absolutely covered in sauce. And when I say covered, I mean these things were SAUCED UP! In typical fashion, I started with the Spicy Tamarind BBQ. I love a good spicy BBQ sauce, but this one brought something different to the table. You get that familiar BBQ flavor, followed by a combination of tanginess and subtle sour notes that I wasn't expecting. All those flavors work incredibly well together without losing the spiciness. There's a lot going on with this sauce, but somehow everything complements each other. Now, the Hot Buffalo is where things got interesting. First of all, this sauce is THICK! It's not your typical Buffalo sauce, and after just two wings, the heat was already catching up to me. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but I wasn't prepared for that level of heat. I ended up asking for a side of their regular Buffalo sauce, and that completely changed the experience. Mixing the two created what I thought was the perfect bite. The regular Buffalo brought a more savory flavor that balanced out the intensity of the Hot Buffalo without taking away its spicy kick. Of everything I tried, this combination was easily my favorite. I couldn't stop going back for another bite. But the sauces weren't the only thing that impressed me. These wings themselves were something special. They're on the larger side, incredibly meaty, and somehow manage to have a crispy exterior while remaining ridiculously juicy and tender inside. Whether I was eating a flat or a drum, every bite was packed with flavor. What really caught my attention was the smokiness. There's a pronounced, almost grilled flavor that makes these wings stand out. I'm not exactly sure how they're preparing them, but whatever they're doing, they're doing it right. Between the crispy exterior, juicy meat, smoky flavor and sauces, everything came together beautifully. I genuinely remember not wanting the wings to end. Unfortunately, I only had about an hour to spend here, and my time was quickly running out. Had I not been on a schedule, there's absolutely no question I would've ordered another eight. The more wing spots I visit, the harder it becomes to name an outright favorite. I've tried wings all over Chicago and across several states, including a few recent stops outside Illinois. At this point, the competition at the top is getting ridiculous, but Aberdeen Tap has absolutely earned its place in that conversation. The smokiness, texture and sauces make these wings different from so many others I've tried. Chicago has no shortage of incredible wing spots, and I already have several favorites. Am I ready to call Aberdeen Tap my new number one? Not quite. When you've had wings this good at several different places, picking an outright winner becomes almost impossible. But this place genuinely has me reconsidering my rankings. I came in wanting to see whether Aberdeen Tap lived up to all those videos, and I left wishing I had time for another order. I'll absolutely be back, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone. I don't need to oversell it. The food speaks for itself. Wings: 9.375/10 read more
This bar is a cute corner spot, but not as many tables as you'd expect and a bit tight. We had to wait a bit on a Sunday. The service was just ok, we had to wait a while for our server to come back after food was set and provide us with silverware, but they were pretty busy and it didn't seem like there many servers to cover. Food was solid - Mac and cheese bites, buffalo wings, potato skins, and egg rolls. All solid. read more
We were all hungover and needed saving, thank you Aberdeen Tap for your service! Fun lively atmosphere to watch the closing ceremony of the Olympics! Great attentive service and everything was so quick! We got the Mac and cheese squares to start and wow they were incredible!!! Love that they come with ranch and Mariana? Literally no notes they were perfect and great to share! The wings were phenomenal and are huge!!!!! Really enjoyed this Sunday! Put us in a great mood read more
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Sam M.
Thanks for such an awesome / detailed review! We pride ourselves on…
5 months ago
I stopped in on my way back to south loop from noble square. Nice bartender, food to go, decent music! I like this place, I'll be coming back! read more
Had a couple of spritzes and wings here. Great low key bar with good food. We started with scrumptious Mac and cheese bites and then shared the jumbo wings - we got mango habanero and hot buffalo. These were delicious and saucy. I also got a small side salad, but this was overdressed. Otherwise, everything was great. read more
7 months ago
Love to the wings! All flavors are great, not to mention the staff is super kind. Definitely will be coming back! read more
8 months ago
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Sam M.
Thanks so much for the review! Everything you said is what we strive…
4 months ago
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Sam M.
Hey Craig- we appreciate the feedback, and all taste buds are…
This is my new favorite wing spot! Food was very quick, good sports bar vibes! To start we got nachos and Mac n cheese bites. The nachos were more of a wonton chip, they were good. The Mac n cheese bites were amazing. Sooo crispy! The wings are so good, cooked perfectly. I got the Carolina gold and mango habernero. The Carolina gold is sooo good, has a sweet taste. The mango habernero could be. Abut spicier but overall loved it! read more
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Summertime chi was in full effect so after looking at photos, I wanted to try this spot to sit on the sidewalk patio outside! I arrived and asked for a table for two and it was just a short wait at 7pm on a Thursday. The staff were kind and we decided to order the wings, fries, and the grilled chicken wrap!everything was just okay and nothing special, and the chicken wrap didn't have too much chicken in it, mainly lettuce and bacon bits. The vibe is fun being a neighborhood spot, but I won't be returning. read more
4 months ago
Great neighborhood spot! I've been coming here for several years now. Always super friendly staff and excellent food. And now they have potato skins! Yeah!!! Great place to catch a bite and the game or chill out on the patio. read more
Pleasantly surprised by the food. Above average bar food and several options. The table shared nachos, and that gave me confidence to order something else. I don't remember which grinder it was, but it reminded me of a Philly Cheesesteak with chicken instead of steak. It was rich and cheesy. The steak fries were crispy. Yum! read more
5 months ago
Great food! We placed an order through Uber Eats and it was incredibly efficient. Took less than 20 minutes from order to delivery. We ordered the wings, Caesar salad, chicken sandwich, and the nachos. Everything was delicious. Would definitely order all of those items again. Great food would recommend and would come back. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Wowza to the onion rings. Beer battered and a little peppery, absolutely delicious. The rest of our food was also surprisingly delicious, we had heard good things about it from friends in the neighborhood but looking at it I was expecting blah bar food. How wonderful to be wrong. We had the grilled chicken wrap and the southwest salad. The salad had a spicy dressing which was not kidding around. The chicken wrap was fresh and also has bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado very fresh and creamy. The entire menu looks interesting, we had a hard time limiting ourselves. The outside is a dog friendly patio. There are no reservations and the dining area on the patio is quite narrow- it was hard to keep the dog from getting in the way of foot traffic as a result. Based on the size, this place is best for groups of 4 or less. Service was the one underwhelming piece for me, we came fairly early after opening on a Saturday and although it wasn't busy we were rushed to order and then one order was partially incorrect. Overall the food was impressive enough that I would give it another go. read more
7 months ago
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Sam M.
Hi Reginald- thanks for letting us know. We do have a full time food…
1 year ago
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7 months ago
Good bar on the corner. It doesn't look like much, but it's better than it looks. The Aberdeen Tap is a casual place fun for gatherings and whatever. Has lots of beers on tap and mixed drinks. You can also get pretty good food including some healthier choices and not just the typical fried stuff. A somewhat unassuming place when you come upon it. It's on the corner of Aberdeen and Hubbard in a residential neighborhood. This is a good walk from the Blue Line station. Last time it was pretty busy. There were football games on the TVs. Even so, we were able to get seated at the bar. It's about $7 for a typical cocktail. There's also a few local beers on tap. Also, the food. We each got an Impossible Burger, pleasantly surprised about the choices for vegetarians. It's $16, but it's big. This comes with two patties, and a side. A lot of other food is typical stuff for a bar. They have wings and stuff like that. Better than expected. It's a pretty chill neighborhood bar, except when there's games on. The drinks are plentiful, and there's food options for vegans and vegetarians. read more
2 years ago
I love this place. I've never had bad service because the servers and bartenders I've encountered are so incredibly friendly and on top of it. But the main reason for this review is because we need to talk about these buffalo cauliflower wings they have because omg. I literally dream about them. They're so, so good. I'd go every day for them if I could. If I could add one thing to this place it would be a happy hour price menu for drinks. But these wings being $13 for themselves is a great deal as is, I will say. Anyway, get these cauli wings they're so good I could cry. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
A low key place to grab a drink or some snacks. The buffalo cauliflower was deliciously. I would definitely order it again. The hummus platter was good. But didn't come with enough veggies to dip hummus in. The Aperol sprits were refreshing (I ordered 2 so obviously like it). read more
1 year ago
The Mac and cheese cubes had a beautiful crunchy exterior with a soft cheesy gooey interior, you should definitely try these. Also got the warm soft pretzels, these were alright, but not something that's a must order. Also, they had these grinders, specifically one of the most intriguing ones was the duck grinder with duck confit, crispy duck skin, chimichurri, and garlic aioli. I liked it, but was completely caught off guard with their truly delicious wings. We got two orders, and each order comes with 8 wings. The Buffalo sauce was solid, and paired well with the blue cheese, but a surprising flavor was the Jerk. The jerk had a smoky charred flavor with some heat. The Chiliyaki, now this was sweet, minimal heat level, and a nice play on teriyaki. My second favorite wing that I tried behind the buffalo was the Carolina Gold. It was sweet, tangy, and all of these wings were fried wonderfully. read more
Got delivery. Definitely impacted how good the food was. The grilled chicken wrap was super flavorful. Nice grill marks on the chicken, abundance of mayo, crunchy lettuce and bacon, and creamy avocado. Panini pressed. Sweet potato tots were sweet and yummy. The problem was that both things especially the tots were soggy. The pressed tortilla was soft and there was no crispiness to the tots. Would get again just in person. read more
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440 N Aberdeen St
Chicago, IL 60642
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