Frequent lunch spot near the office with good burgers. Try the onion frites burger!
I stumbled upon the Green Door Tavern while out pub crawling during a recent visit back home. Â During the week I tried several different Pubs and Taverns and GDT had a cool ol' school vibe.
It was in the middle of week when I popped in. Â The atmosphere was very casual and relaxed, you can tell it's a locals hangout. Â Not very busy this night, there was a couple empty seats at the bar. Â The bartender was fairly friendly and got my Guinness as fast as it would allow (can't hurry the cascade).
The mood is definitely ol' school meaning 1920s. You kind of get the sense Al Capone would walk in the door at any time. There's lots of posters, airplane, and pictures on the walls and hanging from the ceiling dating back to the speakeasy days and maybe beyond. Â
Talking with the people seated at the bar made this place seem like I hung out here all the time. Friendly and fun. After a few pints  I continued my one man pub crawl, but I do plan to stop in the next I'm in back in Chicago, pretty cool place to grab a few beers and talk Chicago sports and Chicago in general!
To be honest, there was no intention whatsoever, to go to the Green Door Tavern. I had read about a shop that supposedly had the best beef sandwiches in Chicago and I was determined to try one. After a long search we reached our destination and it was closed. We were hungry and I wanted a beer to help relinquish my disappointment. The Green Door Tavern was the first bar I saw.
You want memorabilia and nostalgia? This is the bar you want to be at. Every inch of the walls are covered with photographs and hanging from the walls are toys. Antiques abound! Every step I took the floor creaked and moaned. A sign you are in a building that has been around for generations. Despite being old it wasn't mangy and gross. This is the type of bar where you come to avoid crowds and have a nice cold one while saddled up close to the bar and enjoying your own company. We entered to a group of four other patrons dining together. I always appreciate an empty bar!
The menu consists of your typical pub fare, lots of fried items to choose from. I ordered the tuna melt which hit the spot. The fries were exceptional. Nothing particularly different about them in terms of seasoning but they must have been fried in new oil because they were crisp and hot. They had beers on top so I was able to quench my thirst. The taps selection wasn't extensive but there were good options to choose from.
So I didn't get my beef sandwich that day but the Green Door Tavern was a great substitute.
Yep, this place is old and has a lot of old stuff covering the walls. Â If one is a clean-freak, this is not the place for you because history is gritty, old and dirty and you wouldn't feel comfortable. Â The place filled up with young professionals, the service was good and the corned beef was plentiful. Â The only issue is the fish in the fish-n-chips is pan fried so be warned if you are expecting a heavily battered and deep fried. Â My Irishman friend said the fish-n-chips were decent so I guess it wasn't all bad. Â The french fries are the frozen crinkle kind that tasted a bit freezer burnt.
Review Source:I've wanted to go here since I saw their spot on Chicago's Best. I have to say I'm a bit disappointed with the food since I think I probably had my expectations up. That's not to say the food wasn't good, it just wasn't outstanding. As far as the bar itself, I enjoyed it. It was definitely my kind of place. We went on a Sunday after the Bears game, so it was quiet and laid back and the beer selection is good. They don't water down the drinks which is always a bonus. I loved the atmosphere of this place and there's a nice variety to the menu. I had the small crock of the chili and their burger. The chili was good and I liked getting the extras on the side, but I found it a bit oily and not as thick as I'd like. The burger was good. Nothing amazing, but it was good. Overall, I'd definitely hang out here again.
Review Source:I loved this bar. My boyfriend and I were in Chicago for a weekend vacation and came here for drinks after our dinner. The cocktails were solid. They tasted great and the bartenders definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol. I wish I could have tried the food! The ambiance is nice too. I loved all the decorations and memorabilia hanging on the walls and from the ceiling. It's a great place to relax and hang out.
Review Source:Very nice little bar/pub. Gave a very neighborhood pub feel... if that makes sense. I went in on a Monday afternoon after browsing yelp reviews for good places to try... Yelp didn't let me down. LOVED the avacado burger.. and their fries are delicious. I read to try the corn dog app but I wasn't really impressed. I liked the concept but the bread was hard and stale-seeming and the hot dogs were kind of yucky. That burger and fries really made up for it though. Their beer selection is okay.. seems like a fun place to go for after work happy hour. Doesn't really seem like a pub I'd visit for games though.
Review Source:I stopped in Thursday after work around 6:00 while waiting for a movie to start at the Siskel Film Center at 8:15. Â This is one of the few unpretentious places near downtown where I can hang out with friends and kick back to relax for a bit before heading home or catching a movie/show/whatnot. Â
For a loop-area pub, Green Door captures two qualities you rarely see together: comfort and respectability. Â What I'm saying is, it's old fashioned and covered with antiques, yet it's not too divey. Â There's a nice little pool table area in a back room, and the food is satisfying, traditional pub fare. Â Plus, I was impressed by a couple of their rare selections on draft - Arcadia Black IPA and Rogue John John Helles Bock.
Been here a handful of times for different reasons. I have tried most of the food and I can say that the Buffalo Chicken Salad, Quesadillas, and burgers are your best bet!
This River North bar doesn't boast the most fabulous crowd with the most fabulous 10- minute preparation drinks like its neighbors, but it gets the job done, and there is ample seating for happy hour.
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Came here for brunch on Sunday with the groupon for 2 entrees and 2 bloody Marys. Â the place was jam packed and it was kind of annoying because it took 15 minutes or so of standing there with a lot of other people before anyone took our names for tables. Â fortunately we got seated right away despite the busy restaurant. Â the bloody Mary bar was awesome - so many good treats to put in the drink. Â We all ordered omelets which were pretty solid. Â but it wasn't until i finished my omelet did i realize that it was missing the key ingredients - cheese, bacon and sausage. Â owell it was still very tasty. Â this place is pretty good and the decor is neat, def check it out.
Review Source:Came here with the groupon and I was pleasantly surprised. The groupon allowed for any brunch item and choice of a drink.
I went for the momsa. When they say made with fresh juice they aren't kidding. The drink had more pulp than booze. I felt like I could chew the damn thing.
For things meant to be chewed, I had the make your own omelette. For, what would have been 9 bucks, you can have three meats and two cheeses. The dull, constant ache in my chest loves this. Â The omelette was good-- i mean how could something with so many dead animals be bad?
The service was decent. Our once attentive waitress became ghost like as more people came it, but with so many animals I didnt need much attention. I would go back, but with pricey parking (5+ an hour) and average food prices I won't rush back.
Groupon in hand.......we tried the brunch here today. Â We arrived at 10 am sharp and were seated immediately. Â Service was attentive and helpful. Â There is no kids menu for brunch, and the server said they had not thought of that since they just started brunch service recently. Â The decor is fun with many old signs all over the place.
The food was generally decent and affordable with brunch entrees ranging in price from 8-9 dollars.  I have had better omelets and french toast,  but  these were again decent.  The side dishes were a joke----2 very small sausage links and 2 slices of lower quality bacon for 2-3 dollars each?!?  The sides would have been worth one dollar at the most due to lack of quality and portion size. Â
My friend enjoyed the bloody mary bar. Â Husband enjoyed the beer, with several good options on tap. Â My mimosa was not too impressive. Â Not much alcohol in it.
An affordable option for brunch if you are in the area. Â Much cheaper than other places in the neighborhood but not as strong in quality.
Excellent brunch location! Â My wife and I came here on at Saturday at 11am with a Groupon. Â There were people there, but it was not overly crowded (which was nice). Â We were seated promptly, and our server was great! Â Menu is simple, but has good options. Â I had their make your own omelet which was great, and substituting fruit for home fries was not a problem (no extra charge either). Â My wife had their veggie skillet which was also enjoyable. Â Included with our groupon were two drinks. Â My wife chose their pineapple mimosa which was excellent, and I had their build your own bloody mary. Â Their house bloody mary mix was excellent (they also have straight tomato juice, if you want to spice if your own way), and they had *tons* of options to concoct your perfect bloody mary. Â Spices, hot sauces, pickle, jalapeno, and olive juice, meats, cheeses, the list goes on. Â Excellent!
Will definitely return.
Good times for drinks. Â
Brunch. Â They just began doing this over the summer and we tried it. Â Not bad. Â I liked the Skillet. Â My husband was not impressed with his chilequilles as that's his staple item for brunch as he's quite the conisseur!
Lunch. Â Burgers are good and so is the service.
I recommend coming through if you never have!
Had a brunch groupon and went for the first time with a group of 4. Â Literally the first time in my life I left ZERO tip. Â We had to ask the waitress for water 4 times. Â She kept forgetting and we were dying of thirst. Â The 4th time we asked her for water, the table behind us heard, told us it seemed like there is some trouble with the service, and got up and left.
We ordered and waited over an hour for food that never came. Â After an hour or so our waitress came up and the following conversation took place:
Waitress: Can I get you anything else?
Us: umm..our food please?
Waitress: you want MORE food?!?!
Us: we haven't eaten yet, our orders never came..
She came back 10 minutes later and said they had run out of potatoes which is why our meals were never made (?). Â This was interesting since the table behind us arrived AFTER us, got food BEFORE us, and had potatoes.
Bill came, she didn't deduct a single penny for the fact that she forgot about our food. Â She didn't give us a round of drinks or do anything other than flash a smile and say sorry. Â Didn't leave a tip, some of the worst service of my life.
Huge fan of Green Door Tavern! Â If you can believe it, this place was rebuilt with wood in 1872 immediately after the famous Chicago fire in 1871. Â The city changed the law or building codes to stop wood from being used, but guess what? Â The building that eventually became known as Green Door in 1921 was already finished and got in before the law was passed. Â Amazing.
Inside you are surrounded by dark wood, populated with numerous items including a trombone, couple of airplanes, framed photographs, and lots of sports. Â This haunting wood not only takes you back in time, but after a few beers you start to wonder if you are losing your balance because over the years the wooden walls are in fact leaning or sagging. Â Kind of makes you feel like you are inside the belly of a ship, merrily drinking to cheer on the Cubs game. Â I've decided this is the place I want to be whenever the Cubs actually win their second World Championship. Â Highly recommended no matter what baseball team you like, for a great time camping around the stone fireplace in the corner, and enjoying the history of Chicago written (or mounted) on the walls.
We came here for breakfast on the weekend. Â I am impressed!! Â The food is really good. Â We both had bloody marys. Â Mine was the original and my boyfriend did the build-your-own. Â Now that I know what the base is like I'm going for the build-your-own for the cheese! Â I had the chicken chilequilles which was like breakfast nachos in a very good way. Â I don't know that I'll try anything else when we come back. Â Who doesn't want eggs with cheese and chips and a yummy red sauce?! Â My boyfriend got the 3X2 omelet. Â He liked it a lot but clearly I was the winner of this brunch. Â I could see myself coming here to watch games or to hang out on a chilly morning.
Review Source:I hoping that my experience at Green Door Tavern today was an isolated one, otherwise they wouldn't have so many great Yelp reviews. Â My experience was worth of a 1.5 star rating, but because the staff was great, I've given them two.
I joined a group of 4 others for brunch. Â One of the couples had recently purchased the Groupon for a brunch special, so therefore we decided we'd try it out. Â The girl that waited on us was really friendly- but stretched very thin. Â The overall atmosphere of the place is my style... vintage and kitchy with a really nice feel. ...
So let me get to the experience....
Waitress was so busy that we didn't get menus for about 15 minutes, not to mention a beverage. Â The waitress came back to take our order, but had forgotten yet to give us menus. Â She apologized profusely, and then the drinks were about another 10-15 minutes. Â We ordered, and the food was 'meh at best. Â I guess they have recently started serving brunch, so they certainly have some kinks to work out.
The other tables around us had equally dismal experiences. Â Long waits, and sub par food. Â The table next to us sent one of their dishes back, and the Coke was flat for them too. Â
I think someone in leadership of this restaurant needs to step up. Â It was like leaving two people to take care of a full restaurant with no additional help. Â If you're going to do a huge Groupon promotion, you should staff up in anticipation of all of the redemption's. Â I'm assuming you're trying to increase your business, not chase everyone out because the service is so sub-par.
The only redeeming factor of this restaurant was the server. Â I wish I knew her name, but she was trying very hard and was giving it 110%. Â Give her some help!!!
Love the vibe here. It can thundering outdoors, muggy all day, but once you enter this place the energy is great, people are friendly, and you forget that you're on your lunch break. It's dark in there to contribute to the "pubby" mood and the food is surprisingly good! The fries are crisp and the Santa Fe burger that I had (cooked to medium) was yummilicious. The waitress was right - medium was the perfect doneness and they get it right at this place. No dry burgers, no overcooking of ground meat, just yummy. Although i do have to admit the meat itself was a little on the tough side, but it was a thick burger, topped with tortilla chips, pepper jack cheese, sauteed onions, and guac, so I'm a happy camper. The burger was $9.75 and a side of fries (for a friend) was $2.50. Definitely coming back to try others - I left FULL so come with an appetite!
Review Source:This has always bee a great place. Â They started serving Brunch recently so we went there for mothers day hoping it wouldnt be super crowded. Â It was great, very low key and casual. Â The food was excellent and our server Kristine was extraordinarily nice. Â Bacon, Â french toast and potatoes were all excellent. Â Eggs were good too. Â sausage was kind of bland, they should change that, but the rest made it inconsequential. Â hopefully this new brunch effort lasts bc casual places to eat are getting rare on the near north side.
nice place for kids too.
I went for an after work happy hour with a good friend I hadn't seen in awhile. It was my task to look around for places we both hadn't been to, and I stumbled across Green Door.
When I got there, I knew this place was good. There was random stuff all over the walls, which made for a fun-filled gaze fest as I tried to take in everything (didn't like the animal head on the wall).
Our server was really sweet, and she made her our drinks were filled/replenished as we sat for a couple hours talking. My friend got the quesadillas and said they were really good, and based on the reviews from other people, maybe I should come back and grab some food and watch a game!
I'd definitely go here again. Recommended for a chill time.
A great low-key place to grab some drinks with friends. Â
We arrived just as the Friday night improv was ending downstairs (oops!), so decided to head back upstairs for some drinks. Â Service is fairly attentive, the beer selection is great and the prices are pretty good for the area. Â The atmosphere, being a (legit) old speakeasy, is very cool. Â I can see myself spending another couple hours here in the future.
It's right down the street from my parents' house so by default, it earns an extra star!
It's full of history and just a fun place to hang out and have some drinks. My only recommendation would be to go early. The crowd tends to change the later it gets (towards more frat/club people) which is fine, but not exactly if you're wanting to chill and have a conversation.
Tip: Take a spin on the shot wheel! Always fun to leave a little of your drink future to fate ;)
What a deliciously historic place to eat!!!!
We had ventured out to meet my friend's parents for a quick bite at Big and Little's. Â As it turns out, they were closed for the week from Christmas to New years. Â
Their loss was DEFINITELY my gain!
The Green Door Tavern was right down the street from us, and thanks to a well placed Yelp App, we knew that's where we wanted to go! Â Apparently it's one of the only original structures to survive the Chicago Fire. Â
And it is wonderfully historic--it's foundation is crooked, but that only adds to the charm of the establishment. Â We walked in around 1 on a Saturday, and were able to put two tables together in the back to accommodate our party of six. Â
Our waitress took a while to notice us, but once she did, the service was stellar. Â And mad props to the bus boy. Â
But we started with the nachos supreme, jalapenos on the side...but they didn't come on the side. Â Boo.
My friend and I wanted dessert, so we shared the Classic Cheeseburger (grilled mushrooms and onions, and cheese, oh my!) and it was all kinds of delicious. Â BUT I didn't like that the salad came out with the meal. Â I am sitting there eating my salad while my food gets cold. Â Crappy...
Everybody seemed to enjoy their meals, and I liked how they had words emblazoned on the toasted buns (BITE ME and GDT). Â Very cool :)
We wanted the chocolate chip cookies for dessert, but I guess they only have those on Weekdays. Â Bummer, man!! Â But the Banana Xangos and the chocolate cake sufficed to say the least :)
The walls are decorated beautifully with tons of old memorabilia, posters, (I saw some Minnie and Mickey) and pictures of Chicago. Â It's quite the trek to the bathroom, and it smells like Comet, but at least it's clean!!
I will definitely be back!!
I wanted a quick dinner and since Green Door is walking distance fromt he condo, it won out. I was impressed with their pretty good beer selection-but really wish the waitress knew more about it though. Nothing irritates me more than when the waitstaff don't know what they have.
After a lot of deliberation, I ordered a burger. It was tasty and cooked well, fries were crisp but nothing amazing. J ordered the fish & chips, which were disappointing. No real flavor, gross coleslaw and tartar sauce-- needed acid/lemon desperately. Plus, it was just one filet.
For 3 beers, a burger and fish & chips it was overpriced at $50
It's a cool place with great history and pretty good beer- so I'll be back for a drink, but skip the food.
P.S. I was pretty ill the day after eating my burger. Not pointing the finger directly at Green Door but just gives me another reason to skip the food next time.
ok this is a bar that I really don't like, and its not for lack of trying. It has a cool enough ambiance, there's a gator on the wall and it looks kinda scary, perfect for Halloween. Dark wood and green lights make up the rest. It also has  the history of being open during prohibition, which is kinda awesome.
The beer menu is really not that extensive, its just ok. The food isnt really great either. It gets the extra star for the ambiance.
Fantastic bar food, prob one of the best in the city. I am very partial to GD cuz we live across the street! But even when we move I would still come back. Great place, fun atmosphere, decorated inside with tons of sports memorabilia.
All I have to say is get the blackened chicken sandwich w honey mustard. It's simply to die for. The honey mustard is so good! Next choice would be blackened chicken Cesar wrap which is very tasty too.
To wrap up, if u r looking for good bar food on a low key night try GD. They even have carry out which I frequent at least once a week! :)
Drinks: 4
Decor: 4
Service: 2
I came here with my gf, her roommate, and her bf after dinner nearby at Blue 13. We showed up around 10pm and managed to snag the last table in the back.
They had a decent selection of drinks. They also have a pool table in the back and another bar area downstairs, which I didn't check out.
My only problem with this place was the service - our server took forever to get our order, and I had to walk the check back to the bar.
I came here on a double date and I've been wanting a mojito for the longest time, but when I tried to place an order, they said they were out of mint, which is uncool. I ended up getting a gin and tonic which was pretty alright. We also each took a shot of the lemon drop, and that was pretty tasty.
Service was a bit slow, sadly :(
I'm always at a loss for casual, low key places near me in River North. But I had heard great things about Green Door so I finally ended up here last Thursday night. And then again Sunday... because when I find somewhere I like I have a hard time staying away!
For bar food, Green Door is not kidding around. The chili is really, really good and will definitely be a winter staple of mine when I'm brave enough to venture out a few blocks in the cold. Service is also just as it should be.
Great place to go when you're in the mood to relax. There's a pool table too for those of us who are more activity-inclined and less sitting-inclined. So glad I finally stopped in!
This place is kind of confusing: part neighborhood bar, part historic speakeasy ( look it up... ), part fake bar of the eighties with all sorts of stuff plastered on the walls. Â It was comfortable on a slow Saturday afternoon.
We shared the bar with a couple guys watching sports, entertained by the vintage ice box cooler from which the bartender kept pulling Budweiser bottles for one of the patrons. Â They have a decent tap selection - craft brew, some of it local. Â My companion and I shared a beer, which they split into two separate glasses for us without being asked.
They have a full bar and a kitchen with a fairly normal menu, though having just walked over from Mr. Beef next door, we did not try it. Â They appear keen to rent out a back room for private parties.
Our experience in the afternoon was a reasonably welcoming, laid back local bar - not half bad.
Throw a bunch of shit all over the walls and ceiling!!!!!!!! Â AHHHHH!!!!!!
So, yeah, it's got that 90's-big-chain-family-restaurant vibe to it, but fuck it! Â The service was good and people were friendly and nice. Â We were there after a day of straight fuckall and bullshit anyway and it was like midnight. Â They weren't serving food, but MR. BEEF'S is next door (home of the fucking elegant dining room) and you can bring that bullshit in and eat it.
I'm pretty sure we saw two people (that we imagined met at a wedding and decided to "go some place we can talk") go downstairs to the bathroom to fuck. Â They weren't particularly attractive. Â But neither is the Green Door, so fuck it!!! Â Seems 'bout par. Â Shortly after that, some random dude came up the stairs from the bathroom (not a part of or with the possibly-hooking-up couple) with his shirt off. Â He proceeded to stroll around half-ass trying to put his collared shirt on and failing. Â Fuck it!!!!
So, yeah, I dug this place. Â It's a fuck-around bar in an area that seems to have a lot of douche bars, so I'm cool with it. Â More my SPEED, you might say.
FUCK IT!!!!!!!
The instant classic, but first a little history lesson.
The Green Door is actually housed in one of the first buildings to be built after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This eventual Al Capone/Chicago gangster hangout initially opened as a grocery store, then an Italian restaurant, and then Speakeasy.
The name Green door came about during the 30's where there was a physical green door. The term was also slang for speakeasy and over the years the name just stuck just like the rest of the "stuff" you can find inside. (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8oKRLk54AhYwEaBe7onYog?select=tCUx8_4SUJsjy8JM4wjNQw">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>)
Fast forward to today and the GD still specializes in Prohibition era cocktails. Try their French 75 - (Gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, shaken, and then topped with champagne). There's also a solid tap and if you're undecided on what to get, do what we did and spin the wheel for $4 shots. (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8oKRLk54AhYwEaBe7onYog?select=mx3V69i2PIWkCSrZ7gL8rA">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>)
I've been to my share of bars but this one is just cool given all the history and hey, Al Capone use to drink here. Â
(<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8oKRLk54AhYwEaBe7onYog?select=XOUASKai7N5yWcCVZanZSA">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>)
I was pleasantly surprised by this place - it looks like a seedy pub from the outside, but it's actually ridiculously cozy and social on the inside (which, I suppose, still fits the bill for a seedy pub!).
But it's not seedy. I swear. In fact, the young yuppie River North lunch crowd packs this place from about 12-2 p.m. (myself and my hot coworkers included). Definitely more heavy on the men than the women, which is just fine with me.
Still, you can get a table with no wait, your meal will likely run you under $10, and the service is fast enough that you're in and out within your hour-long lunch break, if you want.
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