Chill place, unpretentious, with a large outdoor patio. They have a good selection on tap as well as yummy cocktails, something for everyone. It's a nice place to hang out with friends. Cash only though, so come prepared, but they have an ATM inside too. read more

Local neighborhood bar vibe. Open backyard. Felt like you were in someone's back yard. Drinks are delicious. Service was fast depends how busy they are. Cash only. There is an ATM inside. read more

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Solid bar seemed to be very popular 2+ birthday parties going on this evening. The type of place you can sit at all evening and not see any reason to go elsewhere. The staff was professional and I really enjoyed that part of it. Would go back for the vibes and variety on the beer menu. Cheers read more

Gotta hit up this long time Logan Square divey ass bar. It sure looks like a well worn out shack, that also happens to serve cold drinks. The Native has some of the best prices, and that's the hard truth. Just bring cash. Make sure you have some bills on you. After coming here for the first time, I quickly learned a few important things to do before coming. It's a simple run business and they run it cheap, resulting in some important information. This bar is cash only. However they help out if you have to withdraw from the ATM. You get a complimentary shot. It makes up for the bank fee. The actual drinks are awesome too. All the frozen drinks are vegan, made with non dairy milk. It's $10, and these are strong. Good to drink when it gets hot. My favorite is the Cream Dream. This is made with coconut, oat milk, orange and vanilla syrup, and vanilla vodka. Bar has no food. They however let you bring in some. Forgive yourself if after spending some time in here you think it's a gay bar. It's actually not, it's just friendly. The bathrooms have some interesting pictures if you're like that though. read more

The Native - Cream Dream - Dive Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Casual. Friendly atmosphere and bartenders, nice outdoor area in back, and good DJ. On satirdays. I love their Tango & Cash mixed drink.

Walked in by accident and was pleasantly surprised! So immediately we saw it was a dive bar and it was cash only...thinking about leaving. Then the friendly bartender saw our confusion and engaged us in asking what we are in the mood for and gave us recommendations. We went for it! And glad we did - Patio Party - The best cocktail I've ever had at a dive bar and definitely one of the best overall. Basically tasted like a grilled pineapple. A refreshing take on the dive bar. Incredible drinks, no frills and everyone was friendly. read more

Last stop in Logan Square. Last bar before heading home. Favorite bar. Cash only is ok. Loved this bar. I stuck with beers, but my family had some cocktails. Bartender on Friday night was awesome! Bar had an old-school feel. It was later in the night and was more crowded. Lots of fun! There was a nice outdoor area. It looks like they may have live music, too. This was my favorite of the 4 or 5 bars we visited on this trip. read more

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Went on a Saturday night and was very disappointed. The black bouncer was harassing everyone who was not African American and made very racist statements towards Latin and white folks in the name of jokes. It was a very sad and disappointing experience. read more

AVOID. Recently went for a night out with a friend and the front door man was very rude and aggressive. The African American bouncer was extremely aggressive towards women and even sexually harassed a group of young ladies trying to come into the bar. It was a big turn off and he attempted to charge a $59 cover to enter, which was a red flag. AVOID AT ALL COST read more

Easily my favorite bar in Logan Square. Cash only. No windows. Great bartenders. Patio outback. Great whiskey selection. Malort at the ready. Cold beer. No gimmicks. read more

There's a place called the native. A bar by the English definition according to Oxford as a counter across which alcoholic drinks or refreshments are served. Where regular patrons get hugs & where a handshake means something different in a city filled with warm hearted people. A place where the stooges on Sunday meets death grips on Thursday. A drinking hole deserving of "the best bar in Chicago" Leave your stigma & snobbiness at the door because American traditional tattoos, warm hearted people with black jeans and storytellers run the bar & regulars drink the product, sometimes in gleeful excess. Cocktails? They have them. In fact, they thrive here. Craft beer? Cold in the black fridges behind the dark wooded bar. But don't order a PBR because old style flows here, cold, frequent and will have you questioning whether or not this was your 3rd, 7th or how your mothers name is actually properly spelled. Have a $1? American spirit can be bummed from the gracious back patio. There's a different time zone here. Event starts at 6? It'll start start at 7:30. Need a laugh? You'll here Mercurio's booming jolly laugh or loud lyrics with air guitar accompanying. Someone to welcome you back like an old friend? Brian will greet you like a long lost family member. Simple, wholesome, authentic. Zaff and Molly never forget a face and will ensure your experience seriously kicks ass, even by Chicago standards. Vegan friendly? Try the Sunday market in the back patio where animal-less products grace the pallet. Movie night? specially B movies, meet the American classic bingo thrill filled shenanigans. They don't apolgize, they don't try to replicate, it is a place all it it's own where the natives, are native. read more

Nice place!!!! Will most definitely return! My! I love Chicago.... Very relaxed and moderately priced drinks. There are forbidden music artists, and certain booze you don't ask for. Jäger!! Kid friendly... who knew? read more

What can you say about a place that only takes cash but will give you a shot of whiskey if you show them the ATM receipt? Everything from the vibe to the decor to the turntables was upper tier. We felt welcome and enjoyed two of the best Old Fashioneds ever. Plus we donated to the Chicago Abortion Fund. Mercurio is a gem. Will be back. read more

I've lived in Logan for a while and just recently went to the Native and I can't believe I didn't know about this place sooner! It's truly a hidden gem. The inside has a retro vibe and there's a huge back patio area. (Not sure if it's heated during the winter). The inside would not be ideal for a bigger group, but the outside worked well for us. They do not serve food here (even though it says they serve pizza). But, you can bring/order food in. The drinks were reasonably priced with a good variety of cocktails, beer, etc. I will definitely be coming back to The Native sometime soon! read more

I like the cocktails, the bartender knew how to make an old fashioned. So Im sold on this place. Hell yeah!

Best dive bar in Logan. Came in last night for some canned beer and fun environment as was not disappointed. The place was packed out which made it difficult to navigate but found a seat at the bar pretty quick. The bartenders were friendly, fast and attentive which was great. Pay homage to the Malory shrine!! Stop in for a beer and some good music next time you are in this area. Cheers read more

Been to this place many times. Consistently the worst service I've ever received in Chicago. Their "freezer" drinks make me want to puke. Highly suggest going to any of the other million bats in the area. read more

A solid neighborhood bar with a great backyard patio. Good beer selection and free popcorn.

I've been trying to review the Native for months and I've been struggling. Because at its most basic level, the Native is just another neighborhood bar with beer on tap and a fully stocked bar. They have a patio now in the back, which is awesome, but it's a bar. But I love the Native. My friends and I come here at least once a week. The bartenders recognize us and remember us. I've had wonderful conversations with every person behind the bar every time I've been out. The Native is a fun place to be any night of the week. On a beautiful summer night, it's lovely to just sit out on the patio. But midweek, I prefer sitting at the bar that way I can meet any of the dogs who come in with their owners. FYI: it's cash only but that shouldn't stop you from checking out this place. I really love hanging out this bar and I'm sure you will too! read more

Relaxed, chill, easy going. This is how I would describe this bar. I could totally see how this bar could be your regular bar spot with friends. Felt really cozy and warm. Like how a bar is supposed to feel to me. read more

This is a great low key bar with a nice beer selection, spirits selection, and an awesome beer garden. The Native is a "Dive" bar in the sense that the decor is low key, and keeps a lot of the original look and feel of the bar. The interior is very nice, and the place is clean. By no means is this a dive bar. For the guys, feel free to go to the bathroom often. Just don't take too long in there, or your drinking pals may think that you are doing something totally wrong with yourself... you will understand once you visit. read more

A cute little dive bar on Milwaukee Avenue. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I was in Wisconsin - they are really going for that Midwestern hometown bar feel. Everyone was very welcoming and it almost felt like a private party that we accidentally walked into, lots of happy, flannel wearing groups, a few kids, and a super friendly staff. They had a special on barrel-aged Long Islands, which can be served as a shot or a drink, I think this is their signature cocktail. They were good, cheap, and very very strong. The bar doesn't really serve food (just frozen pizzas) but they do give out free, freshly popped popcorn and it was delicious. Oh, and it is cash only, but there is an ATM inside. Overall, a fun little place! read more

This place is new and in my opinion, very good! Good beer selection (Matilda, Allagash, Revolution Anti-Hero IPA, Old Style! ). Free popcorn and a cute dog in the bar complete the 70s vibe. I also want to steak the Old Style sign above the exit. Will return for a drink! read more

A fav of mine in the area drinks are definitely not cheap but the patio in the back makes it worth it -- went with a couple of friends and spent the time catching up and enjoying the atmosphere read more

So sad what was overheard. Welcome to Logan square. such a cool spot, with good music and intentions so disrespectfully treat others on a different level. If you don't look like the manager or speak the same way, they call you fag dumb or lazy. So pathetic. Feel bad for patroons nearby read more

The bar is great. Reasonably priced beers, fantastic atmosphere and a great patio. And they also allow dogs! One problem: the DJ brings in his pit bull. It attacked my dog and I was asked to leave after confronting the group responsible for the dog's attack. He seemed to be most offended by the fact that I correctly identified the breed, and not bothered by what happened. This is a GREAT bar, but be very careful about bringing your pooch there. Hopefully they fix the glitch! read more

Great low key bar and a refreshing change from all the super-trendy Logan Square craft cocktail over-hyped places. The bartender, Seth, was extremely friendly and they serve pitchers of beer, which is awesome. There's DJ nights and a super sweet patio out back. It's definitely a welcome addition to the neighborhood! read more

Hard to find but usually busy. Pretty run of the mill dive bar. Has a photobooth that's kinda expensive but it's there if you want it.

This place is the best. Great beer selection, amazing staff who makes a point to remember you and talk to you, and super dog friendly. Our pup manages to have as good of a time as we do. So glad to have found this spot! read more

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I think this place is relatively new, because it was empty, but I really enjoyed it. It was divey inside, and they had a good beer selection and free popcorn. There's a nice patio with a (relatively small) TV in the back - definitely a great place to go with a few friends! read more

I stumbled into The Native at a friend's invitation and immediately felt like part of the family. They welcomed us with popcorn, a frozen pizza, and a couple of negronis that were made with Malort. (I was skeptical at first too, but it was delicious.) The owners nailed the cozy midwestern dive, kind people, & great cocktails combo. (PLUS - the women's restroom somehow smells amazing. A really nice touch!) They're cash only, but there's an ATM at the door - so it really isn't a hassle. I can't wait til summer so I can laze and eat popcorn on the patio. The Native has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Chicago! read more

The Native is my go to local bar with excellent bartenders who actually know your name and what you are drinking. They have music on vinyl and a old fashion bowling machine, free popcorn. What more do you want from a bar? Stop in and see my friend JP and relax, you are taken care of for the evening. Tell him Knappy sent you! read more

This bar is great if you want a rock/punk vibe. The only thing I don't like is that it's cash only

This place is great. Well priced drinks, super friendly staff and patrons. The Zeth dude made some dope ass drinks. Plus dog friendly. IT'S THE BEST read more

Wow, what a tremendous new find in Logan Square! Hamms and High life on draft?!? Yes, please. Good bottle/can selection as well. The real highlight was the incredibly nice bartenders. I wish I lived closer to this place, but either way it's in the rotation now. Oh, and free popcorn read more

Good prices, excellent first impression. horrible customer service when it comes to escalations. The asshole bartender spilled my sisters drink and didn't even try to replace it. Had to go to another bartender for the replacement, told him "thanks" and he brushed me off. Screw this place. read more

Love this bar! It's one of my favorite bars in logan square. If you want a fun laid back atmosphere, this is the place to go! The bartenders are great and attentive and I've always made friends with other bar attendees! read more

We went here for a LoganSquarist event and the patio was clutch. They were friendly, welcoming, and the setup was awesome. We haven't been here for just a chill patio session outside of the event, but I'm definitely excited to check it out sometime--maybe with a small group. read more

Had a blast at this bar until they called last call. As soon as it got to 1:40 they began aggressively kicking people out of the bar. When I made the comment that I thought the bar closed at two and asked whether or not I could wait inside for my Uber (to avoid the rain), their response was "you're an adult, you should understand us asking you to leave". All in all, if you want cheap beer and feel like being disrespected as a customer when you leave, this might be the place for you. read more

Came in for a high life and ended up having a bunch of cocktails and beers I'd never tried before! Zef was super helpful and I absolutely loved the Le Tub (farmhouse ale) and the Lady Lucifer was one of the better cocktails I've had in a while!!! Ill have to go back to try the Malört Negroni read more