We loved this place! A very pleasant surprise! Looks sketchy from the outside but is clean, fresh, and nice on the inside. Several screens but not loud. Most screens showed a variety of sports, but some were thankfully other subjects like funny videos, etc. Food and service were top notch and IMHO whoever is running this place knows what they're doing. We will abs be back! read more

Walnut Speakeasy has the foundation of a solid neighborhood bar -- the food is decent, the drinks are fairly priced, and the concept itself has some appeal. On paper, it feels like the kind of place that should work well for a casual night out. Unfortunately, the atmosphere is weighed down by the tone set behind the scenes. Interactions from management toward staff came across as unnecessarily harsh and uncomfortable, which noticeably affected the experience. Combined with a nighttime crowd that can occasionally feel a bit rough around the edges, it becomes harder to fully enjoy what otherwise could have been a much stronger spot. read more

Went here to celebrate my best friend's birthday and somehow it turned into a live demonstration of how NOT to run a restaurant. Mid-meal, our server accidentally dumped an entire Coca-Cola on my friend -- full birthday soda shower. Look, accidents happen. Glasses spill. That part we could've laughed off. What we couldn't laugh off was the absolute disappearance of management. No manager came over. No proper apology. No help cleaning. Nobody checking if we were okay. Honestly, you couldn't have found the manager at this place with a search party, a flashlight, and a bloodhound. If he was dressed as Bozo the Clown, at least then someone might've spotted him -- but apparently the invisibility cloak was working overtime that night. And the cherry on top? The Coke that soaked my friend was still sitting on the bill at the end like nothing ever happened. No adjustment, no acknowledgement, just vibes. That told us everything we needed to know about how much they care about customers once something goes wrong. Customer care: nuclear-level failure. Solid F. Management presence: mythical creature status. Food: maybe a generous C+ on a good day read more

We ordered pizzas from Walnut Speakeasy for a celebration we were having at work. We ordered 12 pizzas and salads. They got the supreme, cheese, veggie, cheese and sausage, and cheese and pepperoni pizzas. Picking up the order was fast and easy. The pizzas were still hot when they arrived and warm when eaten. I highly recommend Walnut Speakeasy. read more

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We only ordered some appetizers and it was ok. Not bad but nothing amazing. The place looks like a sports bar and its a nice chill place, good for hanging out+ service was good as well. I would go back to try more stuff on the menu. Happy eating! read more

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i went out to dinner with my friends for the tuesday wing special. we had a server named audrey she treated us with amazing service. will definitely be coming back. read more

We met up with a few friends at Walnut Speakeasy over the Christmas holiday, and had a great time. The drink menu was good, the prices were reasonable, and it was the best soft pretzel any of us had tried for some time! We bought a second one :) read more

Walnut Speakeasy - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

This was by far the worst experience I had at a restaurant. The food, bad. Mediocre at most. But the cherry on top has to be the service or lack there of. Their servers and management have no idea what they're doing and might benefit from going back into training. The owners go back on their promises of refunds of credits. Beware. Walnut or walnot. read more

Food is always good and the drinks are always cold. So much more then a sports bar , great service always good times at the walnut

I don't remember our waitresses name but she was awesome!! Cocktails and nachos were 10/10. Our second time here (we are out of towners), and loved it! GREAT RANCH!!! read more

Walnut Speakeasy - Nachos - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I went here for the first time based on other yelp reviews. There is ample parking in the side parking lot. The ambiance is nicely decorated and rustic. While the waitress was nice, she could have been more attentive (she was busy sitting down with her coworkers for a while). The the beer selection is ample but the cocktail choices they offer are limited. However they offer a few cocktails of the month. Also when I asked for a double Grey Goose and lemonade they literally doubled the price of the drink. Instead it should be $2 to $3 more. However the saganaki was fantastic and was a nice portion. Highly recommended! The Parmesan crusted honey mustard chicken was fresh and delicious. While I'm not a fan of honey mustard, you cannot taste it in this dish. I requested extra lemon herb sauce based on another review - great advice! The broccoli was very good. However, the mashed potatoes tasted like they came from box. I instead recommend subbing the side with a side of fettuccine pasta with extra lemon herb sauce over it. Also, the carrot cake was a nice portion, and fresh and delicious. I will definitely be back next time I am in the area! read more

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Place was great, our service was fantastic, the Cajun Chicken Sandwich and Chili was phenomenal, and I loved how the place looked on the inside, it felt homey. Overall a great restaurant, 10/10 would recommend and come back for seconds. read more

I dined here a few weeks ago and the food and service was very good. We ordered the chicken wings which we thought were very good. Also got the southwestern egg rolls which I also recommend. We shared the rib entree which I wasn't much to rave about. It was really the sauce that was too tangy which I didn't like. I am used to a bit sweeter bbq sauce. Overall it was great service and I would come back again. read more

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No complaints here, everything I ate was great. Wings, Pasta, Burgers, I tried a little bit of everything from the table and it was good, but nothing too crazy. If i'm in Elgin, I'd come back but wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Decent food, and great service too! We went on a weekday so it wasn't loud or crowded. read more

Food was amazing and came out fast , service was outstanding and the vibes are amazing . Great bar to come watch any sport game , great ambiance. read more

Walnut Speakeasy had a real chill vibe from the moment I walked in. The food came out fresh and flavorful you could tell it was made right, not rushed. Service was on point too, quick but still friendly. The spot itself has that easy energy good music, relaxed atmosphere, and perfect lighting to just sit back and enjoy your meal. Definitely a place I'd pull up to again, whether it's for food or a drink after a long day. read more

Before you move any further this isn't an actual speak easy like you're used to in the city of Chicago or any big city. This restaurant is basically a sports bar. The food & drink prices are awesome I give them that. But the service was not very welcoming. It isn't the worst service I've experienced but it's pretty up there. More so slow and on their time, but maybe it's different for everybody. The food is average not to mind blowing but gets the job done. read more

Walnut Speakeasy - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Walnut is a cool space, once you get inside, it's definitely a worthwhile stop. The parking lot, and location, are the reason for my dedicated Star. The parking lot is awful, the worst, most terrible lot ever. They really need to redo. That said...The service has always been fine or better. The food is good! The nachos are amazing, plenty of protein, cheese and veggies. Enough for way more than two people. The cheese curds are absurdly huge! Soooo many! Feeds four, easily, and they are delicious. Southwest egg roles are hit or miss, they are sometimes under cooked, but tasty. I love their sweet potato fries and side salads! Many rave about the wings! And, me of my friends had a veggie wrap, she loved it with sweet potato tater tots and bbq sauce. I don't like to go after dark because of the outside situation, but otherwise, Walnut is a winner! read more

Great prices good food. The chili appetizer is really good. I was with a group they all got the big salads everyone like them.

Local pizza near my in-laws, my husband is a wing lover and this place is the way to go every time. Love taking out since it's a busy place every time. But when we dine in service is good and food is even better. read more

I had the shrimp dejonghe special and it was terrible. It could not be called shrimp dejonghe because that was not what it was at all! It was like someone poured a whole bottle of lemon juice over some shrimp with some sort of weird bread instead of bread crumbs and garlic butter. Horrible. We have always had such good food there so this really shocked me. read more

Very friendly. A little hidden gem with delicious food. We had wings with the Thursday special. We split Alamo (honey bbq with buffalo), garlic parmesan, and sweet Thai Chilli ... they were all juicy and flavorful. We also ordered a large fry which was a big plate of delicious hand cut fries! Bartender checked in frequently and was very kind. Chill atmosphere! read more

Walnut Speakeasy - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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This place is pretty great!! We stopped here after a friends gathering. My partner and Ishared wings and cheese curds. Both were great! Our server was pretty hit and miss. Overall would go back! read more

Walnut Speakeasy - Buffalo Cheese Curds - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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The only two times I've been here have been after a play performance, arriving as a part of a large group, which I know makes things more difficult for the wait staff, but this is a BIG place, and the first time around, there were no issues. Not so with my most recent visit. I invite you to sit in my seat a moment, see from my eyes, feel from my heart (if you dare'st). You love the play you're in, and the cast has become like family. But also eating away at you is the thought that your real loved ones have been getting less and less of your time, as the show demands more and more. Going out for revelries only makes matters worse, but the closeness formed makes the show better. Then it hits you: you'll stay out just long enough to order some food to go, maybe have one tonic and lime, then bid farewell to the stage family and spend your time with your significant other. You spot the Greek Salad and see that you can add salmon - their favorite! - so you place the order in record time. Then you wait, and wait, and wait. You see others getting their meals and shift on your stool. Hot meals, fried meals, meals of all assortments coming out. You do the math in your head, knowing your significant other will be leaving soon to me you at your home. And time is running short. You get another tonic, but it does nothing to heal your nerves. You are headed for disaster, but powerless, helpless, hopeless, until finally - huh! - from the opposite end of the table you hear people asking who ordered a salad to go. You lament the fact that everyone now knows your plans to depart, but hurriedly pay, and leave a tip reflective of the difficulties in dealing with large groups. Then away to your car, taking flight as only a hybrid can do, you head homewards, and you actually make great time! But you still arrive after your significant other. At your own home. Never a good feeling. But worry not, reader, you are the hero, you have the salad, you have the salmon, you are saved! Until you take it out of the bag and see: just a salad. Just A salad. If it was just a salad, just cold leaves and cubes of cheese, HOW did it take so long. If it was just a salad, how did your healthy tip bring the total to $25? Probably because the salmon was a healthy $8 up charge. Frantic, you text the group still at the restaurant, sending them a picture, asking if anyone has seen your salmon. They talk to the wait staff who ensures them it just got put in wrong, it didn't have salmon. The receipt begs to differ. Your perfect, adrenaline-fueled recall begs to differ. But what can you do? You have failed. No wait, not YOU, reader, YOU haven't failed. The Walnut Speakeasy has failed. It has failed you as it appears to have failed so many others. Blast it all to heck, you won't be trifled with again. The next time someone suggests coming here, you won't be speaking easy, you'll speak HARD! *ptooey* Not that place. Not AGAIN! read more

Love everything about this place fish fry atmosphere service I want one of everything read more

Walnut Speakeasy - people at the bar - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I always come here for their wings even when it's not on Thursday's. One of my favorite places for wings because they have wet garlic Parmesan. Hard to find some places that even have garlic Parmesan and usually it's a dry rub. It can get really packed on Thursdays during the evening. There has always been a wait. 15-20 mins at the most. I kept calling to see if they were open during the pandemic. Many times they didn't pick up but just recently I was able to place an order for curbside pick up. A friend said they were open until 2 but I'm not sure as of now. I would call early if you're thinking about picking up food here. read more

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Google reviews rated this place better than 4 stars so we thought we would give it a try. It was almost empty when we arrived and still it took a good 10 minutes to see our waiter. This most basic tasks of taking an order were skipped over such as how would you like that cooked? It comes with potatoes or rice which would you like? Extras were asked for but not brought. Just a sad overall experience. The food tasted ok but some items were cold. The menu is rife with extra charges which seemed very punitive in nature. The interior was very nice with a huge bar and parking was easy. With so many other places to go for a meal I cannot recommend a visit. read more

Our family stopped for dinner on our way home and we will be coming back for sure. The staff was amazing food was great and came out very quick. It's nice inside with some dim lighting. read more

I ordered to go 6 buffalo hot wings all flats and got Nashville instead. Ordered 10 buffalo hots and got Nashville wings. Also ordered large fries and got these old fries. I was too busy correcting the wings I forgot to check my fries. Do not order to go. read more

Walnut Speakeasy - Old fries. - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I've had nothing but great experiences at the Walnut! It has become a staple for me and my friends on the weekends. The food, service, and atmosphere never disappoints and I highly recommend this gem to anyone around the area. read more

Came here for Friday night fish fry. Not good. Fishy and greasy. We soak out at least two napkins worth of grease per piece. I ate one small piece and gave up on the rest. It is not like the fish I remember. What happened? Too bad, I was looking forward to a good Lenten fish fry. Services was acceptable. The ambiance? It's a sports bar. read more

My friends are always raving about this place so finally tried it. The wait was not long to get in even though she said 20 minutes. Anyways so many drink selections, love the many food choices on the menu. The wings were so delicious! The chicken alfredo was so good. I wasnt expecting it to be spicy because I probably missed reading that but it was good. The spicyness mixed it up. Anyways staff was very nice and very attentive. Can't wait to come back. read more

Walnut Speakeasy - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Vibes on Point, everyone that works there is so friendly and food is fire! Would go there time and time again

The food has gone downhill, it's overpriced for being very basic and the drinks aren't worth the money

The traditional wings were over cooked and were like chewing cardboard. The mango habanero sauce was really good, perfect combination of sweet and heat. Cobb salad was all romaine lettuce with about a teaspoon of bacon half an egg and about 1/8 of an avocado. 8 dollars for a piece of cake that isn't enough for a 4 year old also is pathetic. This restaurant has really just gone downhill. 75 dollars for a salad, 12 original wings, 12 boneless and a piece of cake, not worth it. Sad to see cause they used to be one of my favorite places. read more

I used to eat here all the time and now I think I'm done. The food is mediocre at best, and they obviously don't care to even try to make appetizing food. I ordered the chicken tenders and they had HOLES in them. Paper thin chicken tenders with actual large holes in them, is this a joke? My favorite part was their description, which says "definitely a meal!". Super disappointing. read more

Walnut Speakeasy - Lies. These were definitely NOT "a meal". - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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The service was great! I ordered the wings with sauce on the side (( I feel I was taken to the cleaners )) charged me $2 I would think a sauce would come on the wings also ordered the Italian beef quesadillas... very bland. (( would be nice to have a dipping sauce )) definitely not worth the money read more

Love the drinks and food is really good except there boneless chicken everytime i order it its so dry and chewy. read more

Ordered a California Burger "Well Done" with added instructions "No Tomato - and EXTRA EXTRA well done - seriously, BURN this!" We received a burger cooked to barely Medium - see attached photo.(at least there was no tomato.....) When we pay for a well done burger (especially one with specific instructions to burn it), we shouldn't have to fire up a skillet and cook the burger to our original desired doneness. read more

Walnut Speakeasy - Pizza Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Enjoyed the roasted salmon and mashed potatoes. Chicken tenders and carrot cake also delicious. Place is very nice really like the decor. read more