I love this place so much, it's such a fun, laid-back bar, and their burger is easily the star of the show. It's the perfect hangover burger: simple, juicy, and served with just a side of chips. Sometimes less is more, and they nail it. My only small gripe is that they don't serve bacon or offer many topping options, but honestly, the burger is so good it barely matters. Whether you're grabbing a late-night bite or recovering the next day, this place always hits the spot. read more

BEWARE! Michelle the 'bartender' should not work here or serve the public. I can no longer support a business that allows their staff to mistreat their customers and make false claims against them. The service here has gone downhill during two changes of ownership. My friends and I have stayed away from here due to rude staff, riff raff, fights, etc. in the last several years. We decided to give them a try a week ago as we were assured by another patron that it was under new ownership. The new owners supposedly cleaned house and removed all the previous troublesome staff. Everything seemed to have improved from our visit here a week ago, but that's because Michelle was not there. We had zero issues with the staff that day, we were served without issue, and overall we thought the renovations were an improvement. The prices have gone up but they have added premium beverages to their selection. Unfortunately, Michelle was not included in the staff overhaul, and mistreated my friend during a recent visit. It is a real shame that The Cordial Inn continues to have problem bartenders, because this place *used* to be a gem. It's now a far cry from cordial. The interior renovations are not worth it for any of us to tolerate disrespectful behavior from bar staff. I am beyond offended that the new owners allow the bar staff to treat customers badly. There are plenty of other choices in the area, and my choice is to spend my money where the staff appreciate my money and patronage. read more

Came to this bar in Brookfield because it was convenient. It's right next to a gas station. The Cordial Inn is actually just a place to stay a bit, not for a long time. As in maybe an hour. You can get cheap drinks and free popcorn. Best prices for some good stuff among the places around here. It's about $5 for Jameson. That's impressive and no wonder this place is packed. It's also because there's not much room inside. The prices are even better as in being free for popcorn. Seems to be the only food besides cheeseburgers. There's also typical entertainment such as darts and slots. Have to say it's not bad for what it is, a very local dive bar. It's not as cheap as it used to be, but that's everything pretty much. There's still plenty to drink, eat, and play for a pretty good value. read more

The Cordial Inn - Jameson And Popcorn - Dive Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Fun neighborhood bar. The burgers are great and cheap ! Beers are icy cold and staff is super friendly ! Great place to watch sports or meet friends read more

The burger and pork chops are amazing. It's a neighborhood bar so you might wait a bit but you will get to know the bartender and people around you. They have machines in the back and it can get packed. If there's no parking in the lot there's seating inside. read more

The Cordial Inn - Taps and TVs plus full bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

I love this place!.... Walk in at 4:30 pm, seated at the bar. Went with my friend, got our beers before we were able to get comfortable. Double cheeseburgers were the bomb. Chips, no fries. Popcorn for with a bottomless basket. And yes it's ambiance is neighborhood bar. College Football night on the multitude of flat screens. It was packed when we left. read more

This is a fun place with a well stocked bar. The food menu is small but the burgers were delicious. You get a bag chips with it. The bartenders were friendly and quick. read more

Staff is always attentive despite how busy they can be. Matthew and Jessica are friendly and awesome! But all of the bartenders are reaaly good. Ownership has invested in a longtime Brookfield staple and transformed it! Plentiful TVs are usually tuned to the most relevant games. Burgers are renowned but I've heard that the Italian Sausage and Pork chop sandwiches are also very tasty. read more

This bar is something that was good to have, especially their bar and their hamburgers. They still are. Pretty epic. However, if there are diversity issues here, forget it. There are places in this area are open to other people of diversity. I'm giving two stars because it's a quality place. I am bringing down three stars because of the crowd.I didn't like it. I won't be going back again. I'm giving two stars because it's a quality place. I am bringing down three because of the crowd. read more

Great service very nice and friendly, great food . Low key atmosphere , low key casual. It's perfect night out for get togethers

Great old tavern vibe the burger is a 5 star juicy and delicious but the bun doesn't match the burger I would of gave a 5 star review if the bun was on point also great people working there ! read more

The Cordial Inn - Double cheeseburger - Dive Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

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No more youngster take overs! Every time I visit I see a lot of smiling happy humans. The expanded food and beer menus are very well thought out and executed. Huge new TV's everywhere. New windows and roll up door up front are great. Nice to see money well spent. The new owners are super nice and very welcome addition to the community. I look forward to my next visit. read more

It's still a dive bar but a bit elevated. See photos for menu. Drink strength is decent. read more

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You absolutely have to check it out. Great food, outstanding service from Mary Beth and Anne and wonderful drinks. It's a burger and hotdog place... nothing crazy but the best you have ever tasted. Huge TVs with both Sox and Cubs. The service is truly amazing definitely stop by to see Ann and Mary Beth on the weekends. You will not be disappointed read more

This was a fantastic place to watch the Bears game. Dive bar but we'll run. And I had the best seat. Thank you Ann for the pickles. read more

The Cordial Inn - a football game on tv - Dive Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Food was great, service not so much. Probably not going to go back. You need to be a regular to get prompt service from the bartender.

Local bar. Great prices. Super friendly vibe. It's a hidden gem in Chicagoland!

In short, a neighborhood shot and a beer joint. That's been there forever. The menu items are fire grilled. Try the double cheese burger. The bar has gone through recent upgrades. There is no table service. You have to go up to the bar to order. It's worth the trip. read more

Great local place to play bar bingo and have a beer. They also have good burgers grilled right behind the bar.

Great local favorite dive bar with multiple HDTVs for sports, Jeopardy, or whatever the regulars ask for. Relaxing fish tank, multiple video poker/games, and free popcorn self serve! Nancy and Gail hostesses with the mostesses! read more

The Cordial Inn - View of east entrance from corner of 31st & Maple Ave, with "official" hours - Dive Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Lord knows I'm familiar with dive bars. Been to many, worked at a few. This is the real deal. And it's awesome. Incredibly comfortable atmosphere, complete with some taxidermy critters on the walls. Super friendly bartenders (thanks, Nancy!) that give you a genuine smile. So nice after a hard day of the rat race. You want a burger? A good burger? Don't leave your seat, one will be brought to you. You can watch them cook it! Clean bathrooms with ample soap and paper towels. Add to it $2.00 PBR's (take that, you stupid city hipsters), and you've got a perfect way to unwind, even on a budget. I love me some Cordial Inn. Please, oh please, never change. read more

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BE AWARE!!!! RASICT FOLKS RUN THIS PLACE!!! This is absolutely a crappy place ... Went there solely on Yelp reviews and conclude most reviews on food come from tipsy folks that lack a palate for good food .... Walk in, we weren't greeted ... Sat down, waited 7 - 10 minutes no waitress ... Hubby decides to go up to bar, gets our beers and orders a pork sandwich and burger .... Had to go back to pick it up at the bar ... In the meantime, the "regulars" would walk in, got greeted and immediately their order were taken at their table by the old hag waitress behind the bar ... As we waited for our nasty order I looked around ... I couldn't help but think Latinos were NOT welcome there hence the poor service ...(so what if my husband is as white as they are).., . Food was absolutely nasty !!!! We didn't eat It... Total bill was $18 for two shitty sandwiches and two beers ... read more

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It's a great dive bar with good prices on drinks. A great place to watch games and have a few beers. The food is a little overpriced for what you get but the burgers and pizza are both very good. Small menu. Typical bar food. read more

Be very careful about this place the normals are very questionable there wad not help after it was asked for Think twice before coming in here read more

The new owners that took over have killed this place. It's now a personal club for them and their friends. The service is terrible and the ambiance that was a draw to this place is completely stripped. Gone are the usual friendly locals, stopping in for a beer. It's been replaced with clientele you'd see at the Wisconsin State Fair, loudmouthed and ignorant, touting their their teacup dogs on their laps and into the bar. It's a disgrace to what the Cordial once was. read more

Upon arriving at this bar, one would easily assume that it is indeed also a gas station. It is not. Instead, it is a very weirdly shaped long skinny bar that is built of cinder blocks, good times and broken dreams. It is your typical dive bar. They have karaoke, plenty of seating, a giant fish tank and from what I understand, some fantastic food. People rave about the burgers. The drinks are also well priced and a decent selection available for a gas station bar. The best part of this joint however are the incredible people that come here. By incredible I mean incredibly entertaining! This is a bit of catch all for the local population. As this is the closest 4am bar, everybody comes. From the creepy old men, the "friendly" women, everybody from high school and everybody in between. I hope this place and it's strange dive bar decor never goes away. read more

The Cordial Inn - They are open a bit late. - Dive Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

What a great place to have a good time during these stressful months. Eric and Marybeth were amazing! Great service from friendly staff. The crowd was so welcoming, I'll be back soon! read more

Nice little local spot, great cheeseburger.... However, the other night I witnessed not be so santized. Sooo, a lot of scratching going on, eating (stuffing handfull popcorn in their mouth), touching frozen patties, buns, drinks, money, and not once ever wash or sanitize their hands. No gloves nothing preparing food. Is that why there cheese burgers where so delicious lbvs.. read more

Pleasantly surprised with the cheeseburger and atmosphere. I will probably come back for game days, but was a little turned off by the service. read more

The bartender called me "the help"....ironic since she was supposed to be pouring me a drink

A local dive & low prices plus the best bar burgers at 2am! The juke box adds to the allure of this little gem. I've enjoyed many late nights here with friends. The bartenders are all great people - really nice. Nancy is our FAVE! You will see some of the most hilarious and ridiculous people here - it's awesome to sit back and people watch. You're sure to make friends with a 60 year old war vet wearing a Chicago Bears tee circa 1982. Good times! P.S. Love the White Sox pictures! read more

The Cordial Inn: A Dive Bar Checklist. A jukebox with actual CD's opposed to the internet. Check. Cheap beer in pitchers. Check. Take no shit from anyone but still is a sweetheart bartender. Check. Locals hitting on women young enough to be their grandkids. Check. A place that feels like a second home. Check. Not much else to say. By far, this place is everything a dive bar should be, and more. read more

Hands down the diviest dive bar I've been to in years. An evening spent at The Cordial Inn is a perfect blend of cheap booze and hilarious people watching. Aside from our group of ten or so (mostly consisting of late-twenty-somethings), the rest of the bar was filled with a much older, much drunker crowd. There is nothing particularly clean or modern about this place. Let's just say those barstools have seen many-a-booty over the years. And the worn floors have played platform to hundreds of drunken shuffles, dances and paces to/from the bathroom. But all this adds to the character of this dive. In true dive-bar fashion, this bar does not accept credit cards so be sure to mosey up to the bar with cash. read more

Awesome burger, cheap beers, and super friendly staff! This place deserves your business!

Heard about this place for years and finally went. It's super small but not short on character by any stretch. You walk in and immediately notice the staff, who were unbelievably nice. The place is also comprised by a lot of regulars and I took that as a good sign. After hearing about their burger, I got it and was not let down. If you want a cheap meal and a good beverage, GO HERE read more

Small tavern that's a local neighbor favorite. The place is rough looking and divey but you can't beat the drink prices. For the size of the place, they have more than enough tvs. Probably the best part of the place is the menu which has a very select few items including burgers, sausage sandwich, chicken sandwich, and hotdogs. Everything is very good just wish they had a deep fryer. Everything is better with fries plus they would be able to offer more bar food. read more

The Cordial Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

I love that this dive bar is full of regulars over 40 every night and you don't have to worry about running into a bunch of drunken frat boys or people you knew in high school. They serve food, which I'm dying to try on my next visit. There's nothin' like greasy bar food cooked on a tiny stove behind the bar! They also have $1 mystery shots, I mean, is there anything better than that?! If you go in here knowing what to expect, you will fall in love immediately...over-the-hill patrons, 1980's dive bar decor, wobbly stools and an owner that treats everyone like they are his best friend. read more

Neighborhood bar that has been here for ages (I remember it when I was a kid in the 60's). It caters to two different worlds. During the day you have the regulars that have probably been going since forever. At night the crowd turns younger. They have a small char grill where you can get a variety of sandwiches for a very reasonable price. Drinks are fair priced as well. They have recently done updating; flat screen TVs, new paint, windows, etc. I hardly recognized the place (inside). One of my favorite "let's go out for a beer and a sandwich" places. read more

Ok, I really love this place... Yes, it is an older bar but it is in no way a dive! Super clean, very open and airy. Very friendly staff, great selection of beers, they have Bingo on Tuesday nights, a nice slot area in the back, and some of THE BEST CHEESEBURGERS ever!!! I've been there twice so far and ordered them both times. (That is all they serve, just so you know!!). Go get yourself one!! Just a nice place to go and relax and have some good drinks with nice people. Bartenders provide awesome service. Check it out!! read more

The Cordial Inn - "The" Cheeseburger!! - Dive Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

This is a really nice local neighborhood bar. Back when we lived in the city, we used to go to Marge's on Sedgewick. This place reminds me a bit of it. The drinks are cheap, there's a jukebox and there are tvs. We didn't get a chance to sample any food there but we were mezmerized by the $5 steak sandwich written on the menu over the grill. BTW, don't ask for a menu, there is none. Just the menu over the grill. It was a diverse crowd in there, some young folk and some older people. Not a bad place to just hang. And I heard they have free fresh hot popped pop corn!! read more