I usually don't leave reviews but I had a terrible experience here and it should be known. While the food and drinks at this place were great, I had a terrible experience with Brandon, who i believe is the manager. There was a slight problem with my check that had to be fixed by a manager and he was extremely rude, his breath smelled like alcohol and he stank of maruanja. He was blatantly rude and unhelpful, such a shame as this is such a cute spot! read more

uncommon ground is LOVELY. The food: incredible. The drinks: fire. The vibes: immaculate. While everything was top tier, the star of the show was Iris, our server. Very knowledgeable, very friendly: a 10 out of 10. I will be coming back for Iris. read more

Stopped in for the brewery tour and stayed for brunch. Brewery tour was free, fun and informative. It's the only 100% organic brewery in Illinois! They poured you a pint to start the tour and refills throughout. Highly recommend stopping in. After the tour we stopped in for brunch which was amazing. Portions were more than generous and made with the freshest ingredients. Give the chicken and waffles a try! read more

Uncommon Ground - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is such an under-rated spot on the outskirts of Wrigley - it's a little bit "nicer" than most of the other restaurants on Clark, so it makes for a really awesome date night spot or a place to celebrate a special occasion. They have a brewery on-site so there's always great beer options, and the food never seems to miss! On top of the high quality food and drink, they are ALSO an event venue! Most nights, there's either trivia, live music, or a comedy show happening in the back. Really can't state how great Uncommon Ground is - a hidden gem of sorts because it almost always seems quiet/has tables available when I stop in or pass by (and I run by pretty much every single day in the afternoon). read more

We had Brandon as our bartender tonight and he was nothing but amazing. Great vibes, super friendly, very knowledgeable, and just really kind and helpful. The drinks were great, the food was really good, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. But I cant say enough how great Brandon was. My wife and I agree that we'd come back just to see him again. read more

Came here with a large group, and they were able to accommodate us very easily. I got a beer flight in the mac & cheese. Both were delicious and I love that I got to try several beers. The service was great and kind and we loved the private room that they put us in. read more

Uncommon Ground - Beer Flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food, good beer. I like that they offer a weekday brunch and lunch menu and more extensive weekend brunch options. We got breakfast this time but will definitely be back for dinner! read more

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Food was decent but not phenomenal. The problem is this place is outrageously priced. Two beers, a burger and fries, a tofu stir fry was $80 with tip. I get that inflation has bumped costs but if you're charging $19 for a burger (fries not included) it better be flawless not just okay. Swing and a miss. read more

As musicians playing at Uncommon Ground for the first time, we couldn't have had a better experience: really friendly and accommodating staff and sound man, a great, cozy music room packed with listeners who bought tickets (we were the opening act, but there were more people than those who came for the headliner). You can dine in the music room (I think), as people were seated at tables. The restaurant section looks cozy and inviting. The food was totally ok, but not amazing and it's overpriced (a burger or bean burger for around $15 with no sides). Their flagship IPA beer was great. The bartender friendly. We had a great time there. read more

The food, service, and ambiance were excellent on my recent visit. I love the menu and variety of items. The Vegan Superfood Caesar is wonderful and bountiful. The Gelato Trio was delicious and generously sized. We ordered a glass of vermouth and were charged $12 plus $2 for "Rocks." Charging for ice cubes is something I have never seen before but another restaurant in Lakeview charge us $4 for rocks! A beer was $12, cup of coffee $6, and a smallish serving of carrot cake was, holy moly, $15. read more

Nice and cozy place, good attention and service, the food is ok. Good music, not to laud. Wine menu

Ordered over the phone for curbside service and staff was very friendly and professional. Due to quarantine restrictions for us, we really appreciated curbside service as an option. Hubby ordered the Smashburger and I had the soup and salad combo. I really enjoyed the vegetarian chili - lots of flavor and very satisfying. Hubby liked the burger, but wasn't sure about the special sauce (couldn't quite place the flavor - maybe clam?). We would certainly order from here again while visiting Chicago. read more

Enjoyed the food, especially the vegan Caesar salad and the drinks were delicious! We got the cucumber gin fizz and the Pilsner. Both great recs! Where the stars are taken away is that some members of the staff (management? Not in uniform but were behind bar) seemed to be raucous and loud and a little messy. We found it affected the ambiance. Server was great though. read more

I stopped in for a bit last Sunday, got the spaceship IPA and a Whale of a Tale, both were good, but I will say they tasted a little different than most beers, I think it might have to do with the organic ingredients. Not bad by any means but I could sense something was a bit different. It's so close to Wrigley, I'm going to definitely plan on coming here before Cubs games and try the food and other beers. They had quite a good selection of beers. read more

My husband and I went to this local restaurant in Wrigleyville 3 times during our 2 day stay. Everything was delicious. The chicken sandwich was fresh and delicious. The Mac and cheese, sweet potato fries, and side salad with lemon vinaigrette was light and fresh. They have really good hot chocolate and locally organic beer as well. If you are looking for a healthier choice with a great vibe and great service, then you should definitely stop by this restaurant! read more

Uncommon Ground - Grilled chicken sandwich and Mac and Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Just went back to Uncommon Ground after far too long away. The best calamari and brussels sprouts I have ever had. Grilled cheese was off the hook great, service was outstanding, cozy atmosphere. All in all a wonderful afternoon at a very special neighborhood gem. I cannot recommend this place enough. Love it! read more

Fantastic place at a great location right next to the stadium. They have a working fireplace for the cold months. Speaking of that, I LOVED their Christmas playlist. Ask for Raphael, the super-welcoming bartender. I ordered the BAKED ARTICHOKE + GOAT CHEESE + PESTO DIP w/TOASTED CROSTINI - who else even HAS that? They also support local musicians with regular showcases. BRAVO , UG read more

I dined at Uncommon Ground for brunch on Sunday. While the food was okay, it was the service that was outstanding. Tyler was our waitperson. He was personable, attentive, and a lot of fun. The brunch was extra enjoyable because of him. Thanks so much, Tyler! read more

First, our waiter was a lovely person. But the service was awful. I had four friends visiting and I wanted to take them to a neighborhood brunch spot to sit outside...even though there were numerous empty tables, the host said No. I asked why and he said "we don't seat 5 people outside... (this ain't true, I've eaten there before with 6 outside). Then, he proceeded to seat us in the back empty room, in a corner with no people. There was a stage and microphone as of it was a performance space. No one else was in the room. It felt very bizarre. The waiter took our order, and then disappeared... he brought our drinks and came to apologize that a large party was there and the kitchen was backed up. We waited 45 minutes for our food. The food was fine - but we were all starving and annoyed. Eventually he came back and brought the check. When we walked out, the two front rooms were half empty, and the patio was still half empty.... I don't know where the 30 person party was but we did not see them. I live in the neighborhood and go here quite often... but I will never take out of town guests here again. It was embarrassing. read more

Solid brunch. Solid lunch. Solid dranks. Great service! So why the avg star review? High prices (high for what you get: dishes are ~$15, a bloody is $15, yogurt is like $12 and a side of bacon is like $6). Don't quote me but these are close and crazy high for brunch foods. I'd come here regularly if prices matched the product and more in line w prices of the city; but instead it's a place we visit when we can't think of anywhere else to go...and we live right near by and dine out 5-10 meals per week. Our brunch checks here are similar to what we spend on dinner in the area. read more

Never again! The hostess took great delight telling me that only vaccinated patrons are welcome. I thought this regulation was instituted on 3 January? He was nearly gleeful rejecting my admission. So much for a service business. The bad attitude of staff and mediocre food I will not miss. read more

I reallyyyy wanted to like this restaurant, but I unfortunately had a negative experience. I came with friends for brunch and, despite the restaurant not being busy, had very slow service. It took at least 20 minutes for a waitress to even approach our table after we were seated, then waited even longer to be checked up on between interactions. For appetizers, my table split the sweet potato fries with goat cheese fondue (which was INCREDIBLE) and cheese curds. I would definitely recommend the fries with the goat cheese dip...super delicious. I had trouble picking my entree because everything on the menu looked unique and yummy, but wound up ordering the chilaquiles. There's no way to put this nicely...this dish was downright horrible. It was essentially a huge plate of stale tortilla strips with burnt pieces of egg. There was no flavor whatsoever and I'm pretty sure it was missing the spicy chorizo it was supposed to come with. My meal was also supposed to come with a side of breakfast potatoes, but those never arrived. I'd probably go back solely because the menu was so diverse, but this experience was disappointing. read more

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My favorite brunch spot in the entire Wrigleyville & Lakeview East area. The ham & cheese stuffed French toast is to die for!!! Their coffee is also great, they have lots of cool & unique drinks that taste delicious. The staff are always friendly and the place has a great energy. read more

Love this place! I live in the neighborhood, and as ALWAYS, the atmosphere is welcoming, food is delish, and service is superb. I recently stopped in on a blustery evening for a bowl of chili and the crispy brussels sprouts. SO YUM! My mouth is watering right now, just thinking about them. My visit was topped off with having wonderful service from Iris... attentive, kind, and such a sweet heart! Thanks Uncommon Ground, for yet another great experience! read more

Stopped in for a drink before dinner. Atmosphere was great buy was pretty empty and the bartender was totally unattentive. My husband had to ask for a menu, the bartender handed us 1, come on, there's two of us! Then he took my husband's while I was looking over the menu, delivered his drink and walked away. We had to flag him down (mind you, there really wasn't anyone in there) to get my drink. We where there almost 2 hours, the bartender stop by once. When we were ready to leave we flagged another employee down for our check, he looked away, said something to another employee and she finally came over only to tell us we'd have to wait for the bartender. Only attentive employee in the place was the guy at the host stand that said goodbye. Drinks were reasonably priced. read more

Uncommon Ground - Bar menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stopped by for dinner and was very disappointed with the experience. There was a male at the bar who was talking loudly and repeatedly dropping F-bombs. The server did her best Houdini impression after dropping the food off. I used to like this place, but there are better options that don't tolerate foul-mouthed customers. Do better! read more

I absolutely loved this place. It was so chill and cute! Me and my boyfriend were in town visiting and made a reservation for lunch. I loved the vibe here and everyone was super nice. The artichoke dip was so good! My boyfriend got the grilled cheese and the tomato bisque. He really liked it! I ordered the Baja fish tacos and they were great. Their drinks were good as well! Just the perfect amount of alcohol. If I'm ever in the Chicago area again, I will definitely be back. read more

Uncommon Ground - Artichoke, goat cheese & pesto dip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Overall: Good food and great atmosphere, just wish there were more options and less $$. The good: The ambience of the entire restaurant is really cool, with a lot of artistic decorcations and lighting. The service was very friendly and attentive and helpful with the menu. The food is good, with appropriate portion sizes and fresh ingredients. Nice patio The not-so-good: To be blunt, it's too expensive. The food was good but not great, and certainly didn't warrant the prices they had. My dad had two eggs, potatoes, and toast, and it was $15. That's absurd. The menu is interesting, but there aren't a ton of options on it. Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 8/10 Food: 7/10 read more

Uncommon Ground - Uncommon huevos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service was decent, I think this place is known for the beer so this is only a review for our Brunch experience. French toast was terrible, like they soaked the bread for an hour. Nothing worse than gooey/soggy toast. Sausage was meh too. Pancakes were good, but nothing spectacular They are limited on types of liquor so not a place for a good martini likely either. Maybe they had a bad day in our visit. read more

Best food in Wrigleyville, always with cheerful and attentive staff. Great spot for dinner ahead of a show at Metro.

This place was a great experience the food was very good with a great selection. Vegetarian to meat eaters. Has a limited wine selection and full bar. The service was excellent. Our group had a great time. You should check this place out. read more

I love this place! It has delicious food and wonderful, friendly staff. My family and I really appreciate the expansive outdoor seating available, especially during the pandemic when we don't feel comfortable eating indoors with our baby. The greens and grains salad is terrific. read more

Ha s the pumpkin ravioli it was fair. The sauce was not very flavorful but the ravs were solid. The October fest is highly recommended. The menu was not current but had a very interesting burger selection that my wife wanted. The waitress was awesome in saying we can make that. However, my wife is gluten free and asked for no bun. Came with a bun. So had to scrape cheese and the aioli sauce off. I sampled what was left. The sauce was best part. Overall, not bad but I'd probably find other options in wrigleyville read more

I live right down the block, every time I just try to give the restaurant a chance. They never disappoint in showing me how the servers don't know the menu. I went today, got eggs and we asked for hot sauce, he had no idea what hot sauces they even had. Then he gave my boyfriend, a random hot sauce.. NO FLAVOR, in the eggs. Not even salt. The goat cheese artichoke dip, poorly made. I go to restaurants all the time, the owner definitely does not teach servers or staff about the menu. read more

Came here for dinner for the first time. Always walked by and wanted to try. The bar tender (only 1 guy) was also our waiter. Now that's a lot to serve 13 tables, the bar patron and also bar tend. Service was non existent and food was okay, nothing to compliment about. Obvious never asked how things were or were not. Sat on the cushion against the window and it is also uncomfortable. Table is rocky and never the opportunity to tell him. read more

Uncommon Ground - Braised Short Rib - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered their sweet potato fries with fondue for pick up. The person putting my order through accidentally checked "no fondue" so I get all the way home to realize I did not get the fondue with my order. I call, the girl tells me it was her fault and I was not charged for the fondue and she will speak with the manager. Manager never gets on the phone with me just says "there's nothing they can do since I was not charged for the fondue" accidents happen which I understand, but the entire reason drove 45 min out of my way was for the fondue dip that came with these fries other wise I would have just went down the block to the local bar and picked up some sweet potato fries. Absolutely ridiculous. No apology from the management, nothing. I will not be spending anymore of my money here. read more

The chopped salad and spinach goats cheese dip are DELICIOUS!!! I tried my friends Mac and cheese and I wouldn't recommend that but what I got was so good. Also the staff was so nice. I would love to come back read more

It was good. I had the super food ceasar with salmon and my husband had the fish tacos. 3 star review because portion size was so stingy. For an 8 dollar salmon add on they gave my slice of salmon that they should have been embarrassed to serve. So tiny...maybe 3 oz? And barely any avocado. And fish tacos were not amazing and only 2. read more

Uncommon Ground - Ceasar salad with TINY salmon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's a decent spot with some solid offerings, but generally speaking it's priced too high for the quality of the dishes. Sort of priced out of the market. Also, don't order the hummus. read more

We went here a couple times earlier this year and the food / beer was always pretty decent. It definitely satisfied the "American" food cravings. We found ourselves in the area again today and decided to stop by for a quick bite. We ordered the chicken sandwich, cup of chili, smash burger, and sweet potato fries, as well as a Pilsner. Well, the burger turned out a bit dry with a lot of pieces that were impossible to chew. I was trying to power through it because I just wanted to eat and sometimes things happen and food isn't always going to come out as intended. Towards the middle of the burger I got to some seriously non-chewable beef bites that I had to spit out. I couldn't finish 2/3 of the burger and decided to just get the check and let the waiter know about the food. I complemented the fries and the beer. The chicken sandwich and chili were fine. I also tipped the waiter 25% because it sucks dealing with these situations and the food quality is not their fault. To my surprise they did not take the burger off the check and told me that It was because I ate half of it. (As I said earlier I was trying to power through the dryness to avoid the situation that ended up happening anyway). Even the parts I did eat were not enjoyable and that shouldn't be the customer experience. I asked them to see if they could remove it. Once they spoke to the manager they returned with a couple of 10% off coupons for next visit. Not once did the manager talk to me, apologize, or acknowledge me directly. I think they were busy lighting candles. Stop making the poor waitstaff do your job for you and deal with these issues yourself. I gave the coupons back and we are definitely never coming again because of the management style and not even the food issue. Like I said, we've been here before and sometimes things don't come out right and it's okay. Just comp the $15 burger so that we come back and spend more money in the future... They either get a lot of people trying to scam them for free food to be so rude about comping an inedible burger or they are already going out of business. Edit: another review mentions the inedible burger meat from 1 year ago, so they are knowingly serving this awful food read more