Dimly lit restaurant & bar serving American & Italian sandwiches & entrees. Based on 304 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
170 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 419-9609
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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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Reviews
Jessica Marcotte
Food wasn’t bad but they were out of food and the fryer was down during lunch hours on a Friday. I felt bad for the waitress because she had to turn away patrons because there wasn’t even enough food. My meal was suppose to be with fries as the burger, fries, and a beer for 10 and had to have salad instead. Then they were out of salad too. She lost tips for herself by having to turn away people. She was very nice about it but poor business for that area especially.
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Jd Wahrman
Solid spot for some food and drinks. Good prices for the loop. Check it out!
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Brian Oelberg
Those who know it, know it fondly. Those who don’t, might not be able to find it, and that’s part of the charm. A loop mainstay for decades, food isn’t special, but drinks selection is good and staff is friendly. Very noisy after work hours and crowded then too.
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Isabel Ceniza
Used to come in 2018-2019 and it was a ol’ boys club with very quiet conversations. Now with Kayla running the place, 5 Star Dive bar. She runs a tight ship but makes sure we are taken care of.
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Josh Peal
This place is awesome. Don’t come here.
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Jack Albrecht
Merry Christmas from San Antonio! Kayla took exceptional care of us on our tenth anniversary trip recently. We were at the bar every morning at 11 for drinks and an early lunch, and wound up at Cardozo’s for happy hour several times. The food is exceptional and it’s pretty cheap to drink there, considering the neighborhood. The mix of folks at the bar is eclectic and a lot of fun, and nobody left thirsty. Kayla even gave us a little gift that resides on our back patio. I can’t imagine going to Chicago again without a visit to Cardozo’s.
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nancy tikalsky
Dining in for Holiday party of 16 they gave us plastic cups because they didn’t want to do dishes. They had to collect and wash our salad plates to return them so we could eat our main dish on them -apparently not enough plates? Not enough tables to sit together although they said they could accommodate 20. Price was suppose to include soft drinks but never got any. Manager was rude when anyone asked for a better option that looked feasible and gave an absurd excuse for not accommodating us.
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Bryant Guerrero.
Blue cheese watered down and weeks/months old. Wings are subpar and fries salty. Drinks are good.
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Lukasz Kowalik
Incredible food, cheap drinks, and excellent service. Kayla was an amazing host, we loved our experience here! Perfect place to kick back after work and relax. Very much has a welcoming, non-pretentious feel to the place. Will definitely be back soon!
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Gus Haffner
Patty melt was of unbeatable consistency and flavor with some of my favorite fries ever. Also have great drink specials. Unique subterranean venue with a classic Chicago feel – well worth supporting over chain restaurant alternatives.
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