What a place. The Pierogi is fantastic. The owner had me try his new home-made dill sauce half way thru....woof! The service was extremely wonderful. The tender is named Asia (pronounced Ah-sia). Simply a Goddess. She treated me like family. Big hang out for local people from Poland, which added to every minute there. The place has more personality than can be believed with all the unique items hanging on the walls and such. And the patio....that has to be experienced! Like visiting the past in a unique family pub in the old country. So impressed! Thank you for a great visit! read more

When you first step into the Log Cabin its has a warm friendly feel. Lots of eclectic items from old skis, stuffed wild game etc... definitely gives the look and feel of an old north woods cabin. Found out that many of the items are donated by local patrons. They have one of the coolest beer gardens I've ever seen multiple fire pits. lots of hand made furniture. "can't wait to see it in the summertime" and again it really makes you feel your in the north woods with the long drive. Patrons were friendly and very attentive staff, owner is a genuine guy. Lots of flat screens to watch favorite sports too. The Log Cabin Inn is a awesome watering hole not to be missed. read more

Fun spot and the eclectic beer garden is great for the milder months with plenty of fireplaces for the chill of night.

Please disregard the old reviews about this place and how it bashes this fantastic low-key, chill, home style hangout. I have been going to this bar for a little over a year and this place is well worth the trip. From the street it looks like a regular log cabin. From the outside it looks small but once you go inside its actually much bigger. This place is right across from a firefighter station so its easy to find. It is wheelchair accessible and the parking lot if fairly big. A good 25-30 cars can fit in the lot. There are no parking lanes in the middle of the lot only on the ends of the lot so if you must park in the middle you will have to make your own spot. Once you walk in the floors are hardwood polished down, but not slippery. To your left right away will be another door that will lead you to the outside back area. Once you walk to the right, outside, there is a sheltered area kind of like a porch then you can walk more and there will be a gazebo looking structure and you can sit under it with tree stumps and chairs for you to sit on. Towards the back there is a grill and more chairs and tables to chill when the weather is warm. The ground is covered in wood chips. There is also a small fountain and an outdoor fireplace as well. There is also a door behind the bar inside that can switch to a half door. They open the top half so for the people who sit outside can go up to the door, request their drink and still stay outside in the back area instead of having to walk back inside, wait then take your drinks back outside again. You can go inside to order if you'd prefer as well. If you do not choose to hang out in the luxurious back outdoor area, you can obviously hang out inside, especially during the cold days and the winter! Once you walk into the bar, to your right immediately there is one couch which seats 3 people and 2 love single couches. There is a small table in the middle to set your drinks down and there is a fireplace right in front of the couches. They do use the fireplace whenever its cold outside. Its not for decoration, they actually use the fireplace often. Above the fireplace is a flat screen tv and they usually ask me and my group what we want to watch. They offer us the remote or ask us if whats on the tv is ok. Very kind. Behind the couches is a small table with bar stools. Its for people who want to sit around the table, drink, eat and chat and watch tv as well. Opposite the bar on the other side of the room is one pool table. They only have one and it takes quarters. Its $1.00 per game. Then in the back of the main room of the bar is a typical jukebox thats attached to the wall and hooked up to the internet if you want to request s specific song. Its a touchscreen and has the typical choices that most bars have. Rock, pop, oldies, heavy metal and new heavy metal from today, etc. No you cannot go on the internet with it. It only plays music. Then also in the back of the main room is a small place where they usually have free hot dogs, bratwurst, shrimp, salad and pasta on the weekends fri-sun. If you go during the normal week there almost usually don't have that free food. They supply the buns, napkins, utensils, paper plates, so you can serve yourself. Then in between the jukebox and that delicious free food is a doorway that leads 2 steps down to a small room. On your left immediately will be 2 small couches next to the wall on the corner and further back will be one more couch with some chairs and a small tv. Its not flatscreen. The backroom is decorated with random pictures of the bar owners, friends, and landscapes, etc. This brings us to the MAIN BAR. There are bar stools about 12 I would say. Also on the walls behind the bar are 4 flat screen tvs which they usually have something different playing on most of them which I personally like a lot. I hate sports bars and at least this establishment shows more than just sports on their tvs thankfully. On one tv they usually decide to show whatever sports are on, another tv will usually have the news or something like that, and usually the other 2 tvs have like man vs wild or some reality show like that. At least thats what I usually see every time Im there. The bar has a wide choice of hard liquors so you can request mixed drinks or have them make some shots or mixed drinks for you of course. Or if you know of some drinks and the bartenders dont know how to make it you can just request individual shots and make it yourself. They have 2 very good and smooth polish beers: Okocim and Zywiec. They are both served on tap and are very smooth pilsners. They do have typical american beers that all bars carry and they also have a jager machine that I have seen most bars carry. Yes this is a bar I will ALWAYS be a fan of and will always be going to unless they shut down or their awesome service and courtesy goes downhill. I recommend going here. Its a cozy, warm, home feel and pretty chill and not at all loud bar. read more

Great place to just chill drinks were great staff excellent everyone very friendly not too expensive very convenient to go after work

Don't let the view from the road fool you! Definitely a place to chill with friends. Last night I was invited to join a group here to hangout in the back patio next to a fire with options for Polish food and beer. After reading some of the reviews on Yelp and seeing the few pics I was highly skeptical. One review gave me hope so I invited a couple friends as well. While I didn't spend the night inside I can say the back patio is awesome! We had our own area with wooden seats and tables, covered by trees and with a fireplace to keep warm. A couple of us had polish sausages (on sliced bread, not buns) and some other items which were mediocre, but the Polish beers were good. The service was excellent, they were friendly and prompt but also nice enough to bring out crackers and dip as well as cherry infused vodka shots for free! A couple reviews mentioned they played some 70s rock music but I heard Ah-ha, NIN, and Biggie, which I thought wax a fun mix being a 30-something. If it wasn't dark out I would have taken pics to post. Are people not talking up this place on Yelp so it won't get too crowded outside? I wish I heard about the outdoor setup at the beginning of the summer instead of the end. read more

So this is in an area that Des Planes, Park Ridge, and Niles all would rather not claim, but I drive by it all the time going home from 294 and have always wanted to give it a shot... But with friends. I really anticipated something much different (and not good different). This place was awesome! Solid beer selection with an awesome Patio, and its not dank at all. Really great staff, clean, and all around, fun experience. Good Polish beer selection if your into big bottles with higher alcohol content. read more

Great place nice decor and if too many Poles so what. This is Chicago and there are many poles who gather and drink beer. Nobody says nothing about Irish bars and what ethnicity goes there. Poles kick ass read more

Love outside area. Very good beer choices. Please updatee/ bras on the moose is outdated and offends some women. It is said attract women and men will follow. Needs a fresh new look. read more

Amazing and awesome! If you're proud of the Eagle, love the food, take pride in what we Poles do to make you feel like Family, go here...then go here again. Perfection in service and marvelous food. This is a "day drinking" destination followed up by great evening of "trouble" that includes an uber and drunken Facebook posts. Legendary stories every time you walk in the door! read more

Only stopped by briefly after dinner with friends as we were not ready to go home yet. Warm, woody and friendly, but easy to get lost in the Narnia like maze of back rooms. Bartender was friendly and foosball was an addictive distraction from some of the patrons poorly made jukebox choices. Lots of places to sit to chat. Only had a drink or two, but feels local and laid back. read more

This is my go-to place to relax. Very friendly staff, very welcoming. I feel weird when I go to other bars alone, but I could sit and relax alone with no company. I wouldn't feel eyes over me . I recommend this place to anyone who need some nice time alone. Also they have good country/jazz music which I love anyday. read more

Maybe it depends on when you stop in, and maybe it's changed since I was there over the summer... but I think it's an okay environment with average suburban clientel. The age mix was pretty wide. Yes, very Polish environment, but I've lived in Portage Park too... not unlike that. In the summer, when the garden is open, the place is hopping. I don't know that I'd go back, but that's mostly because I like the bar around the corner, Countryside, better. read more

This place is a nice place to stop in while passing thru the area, they do have a nice beer garden to gather with friends,fire pits to warm you up in cooler weather. read more

This place is always going to have a special meaning for my friends and I. We've been coming here since I can remember, and that's because there is no other place like this one that I know of. I've read review from years ago on here but I have to say, that this place has improved so much since then! First of all, the outside area in the back is very charming and has so many interesting things, almost all hand made -you will be amazed! It's almost like walking into this hidden away garden full of surprises. There are fish swimming in the beautiful pond, fire places with sitting areas where you can entertain or have a party, outside bar area, bocci ball and so many natural objects all around! The owners put so much of their time & effort to make this bar an amazing experience and they sure excell at it. Inside you can enjoy a game of pool, watch sports and play music, order some awesome food - and by the way- most of the food is made from scratch!! You have to try the zapiekanka- toasted bread bun with fresh cut up mushrooms, cheese and ham, or meat dumplings with sour cream- my husbands favorite. The bartenders are super nice, very hard working & fun. Bathrooms are very clean and recently remodeled- almost like at the spa I go to- which is very unusual to have at the bar but they got it! This isn't a huge place but a special kind of place- has so much to offer & gives you a totally unique experience. read more

Fantastic decor. Felt like some of the bars I've gone to in the country side. Owner was very nice and welcoming. The perogis were excellent -- and there was American fare as well as Polish dishes on the menu. Good selection of beers. I loved the overall atmosphere of the place, and look forward to visiting again. read more

This is the best kept secret in the nw suburbs - fabulous, gigantic hamburger in unusual setting. great outdoor seating as well as inside.

Occasionally, I go to the Log Cabin with my friends. We like the place as it is nicely done, friendly and clean. During the summer we like sitting in the garden. On Wednesday and Friday there is a free buffet! Worth trying! read more

I've been a semi-regular at the Log Cabin Inn for many years, and feel confident in my ability to provide an unbiased review. So, here is both the good and bad. Ambience - By far the best ambience in the entire area. A huge Bier Garten large enough to get lost in. Plenty of nooks and crannies in which to hide and make-out with your boyfriend, your girlfriend, or your sister's aunt's cousin's best friends gynecologist. Bonfires are often lit late at night, and if you're lucky, some whimical polish musicians strike up traditional songs and sing. The interior has a sunken, semi-private room where you may also entertain your sister's aunt's cousin's best friends gynecologist in inclimate weather. 5 Stars in this category. Beverages and Spirits- The selection is not diverse, but what they have is both potent and fresh. The polish bier is exceedingly tasteful, and served at the correct temperature. If you're looking for 7,843 identical american beers such as Bud, Bud Lite, Miller, Miller Lite, Coors, blah, blah, blah, this isn't the place for you, and would suggest you take a long trip to wrigleyville where they are used to catering to the sheep. They also have an extensive variety of European liquors, brandies, etc. 4 Stars in this category. Pricing - Good Value. Fresh tap pints for less than a domestic beer at many other establishments. 3.5 Stars in this category. Service and Amenities - This is a hit or miss adventure. If you are fortunate enough to be served by the regular, full-time bartender, you're in luck, and the service is top-notch. However, if you happen upon one of the younger part-time staff, you may be waving to get their attention as they obliviously thumb through the latest European fashion magazine. Fortunately, the full-time staff is on duty more often than the inattentive part-time staff. Not much in the manner of amenities. With the exception of the Bier Garten, they have a decent Pool Table, and one of the saddest, least inspired Jukeboxes I have had the displeasure of losing money in. I would rate this at 3 Stars in this category. Complimentary - One might think that any establishment that routinely offers free, tasty, homemade food as opposed to some stale pretzels or popcorn would receive an automatic 5-Star rating. However, this is not the case. While the food is both excellent and fresh, there is another side to service and complimentary offerings, and I am referring to beverages. Many is the evening where I sat with friends and we ran up drinking bills on the level of a Defense Arms budget, yet never were we offered a complimentary drink. I find this to be poor policy. I'm not one to look for a hand-out, but I've never known an establishment that didn't occasionally offer well spending, semi-regular customers a complimentary drink every now and then. While once under the influence of too many polish biers to willingly admit to, I inquired about this bizarre policy. I was told that it was forbidden, and that cameras were monitoring the employees to ensure that no complimentary beverages were served. I do not know whether the camera monitoring is true, and in the long run, this policy hurts the bartenders and staff more than it affects the customers. I believe that patrons are more likely to tip their bartender far more generously if offered an occasional complimentary drink. So, while free food is appreciated, the lack of an occasional complimentary drink is a deal breaker. One Star in this category Clientele - Mostly an older, friendly crowd made up of regulars. Interesting conversation, without the drama and aggression of many other establishments. I've never truly witnessed any fighting or controversy. If you're looking for a meat-market or pick-up joint, this isn't for you, and I once again suggest wrigleyville and it's amazing array of Stepford Wives and cookie-cutter fratboys. The Bier Garten itself is a fantastic place to meet new and interesting people. 3.5 Stars here. Overall - A charming, comfortable, unpretentious place which I still frequent because of the fresh Bier and Bier Garten which is outstanding. 4 Stars read more

Just went here for the first time with a budddy, who like me, has great affection for the Northwoods. It was as close as we could get without the 6 hour car ride. The inside has got the requisite dead wildlife on the walls and is quite cozy. Kind of like being in a cabin up north. The outside is a hoot. Handmade stone fire places and an arbor made of branches with logs for stools. If you had a sleeping bag, you would swear you were on a camping trip! Good Polish beer, free food, and nice people! Can't wait to get back. read more

This is exactly what it says it is... A Log Cabin... has fire place, great beer, like okocim (for real beer drinkers) on tap, free food and one of the friendliest bars i have been to my entire life. its really the best during the warmer months since there is a whole outdoor seating area w/ fire places and tables and games. kinda like going camping but leaving when you like. its a unique place that gets away from all the cliches of typical bars w/a wide array of people... polish, indian, young, old, regulars and newbees. its laid back and casual and its not trying to be cool... which makes it very cool. read more

great service but regulars rude to newcomers. regulars basically telling newcomers to get out of their bar and yelling racial slurs when on my way out. read more

One of the hidden gems of Chicago suburbia...used to go all the time with great friends in the 1990s...so glad it is still alive and well....looks about the same based on the other reviews...minus the shuffle bowling game that once sat right by the entrance... I only wish I didn't live in Texas so I could find out myself whether they still serve Grainbelt Beer and hard boiled eggs. Such a classic place!!!! read more

Kinda dreary. Small but good wings.