SmallBar

Very good food and a nice environment.  The menu is different, not your typical bar food, it is much more sophisticated.  I love that they have small bites (pumpkin seeds, edamame) on the menu for the table to share.  All in all the food was very good, and, yes, it is a small bar.

This was my first dining experience of Chicago and did not disappoint. Although finding it is a little tricky. At first I thought we were going to be eating in someone's house as this is the neighborhood - but alas, there is a tiny little bar in the middle of all of this.

The staff is incredible. I've been many times since and they always remember me. It is generally pretty crowded but the patio is now open so more room, a bonus.

On Thursday is 50 cent wings which are huge! I think I made it through 7 and couldn't handle anymore, which will tell you what a cheap date I am! The quinoa salad is also very good along with any burger that I've ordered.

I can't say much on the beer selection as this is not my realm - although they are very accommodating with any cocktail I am craving at the time.  

I will also mention that this is the most diverse crowd I've ever seen in my life. At one point they were playing Modest Mouse with a crowd of hipsters, a family of 5 and then a few scattered individuals watching a soccer game with sports gear on. Awesome!

I've never wanted to review this place because I didn't want people from outside of the neighborhood to come take up seats here.  If  you are a fan of craft beer, then this place is your spot.  They have a great selection of beer, and solid bar food menu.  The bar is indeed small, with a bunch of bar stills lining the long bar, and high top tables for small groups.  There is a small beer garden that is a great way to enjoy a nice day.  You'll find a ton of fixed geared bikes parked outside, which is a part of living in Logan Square/Avondale these days.  SmallBar isn't always a bar I frequent, but it's one I like to go to when I like to mix things up.