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  • 5/5 J 10 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    I’ve been to Simone’s a few times for the drag brunch hosted by Jasmine & Dahlia. These shows sellout and the area gets a bit packed, but the service is so good!!! Monica is a wonderful server who is patient and kindly explains everything. Ashley is always smiling and welcoming while helping out to keep everything running smoothly. I’ve been to several drag shows in different cities and states, they rock it at Simone’s!! Jasmine & Dahlia put on such a GREAT show!! If you’re in the Chicago area I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you stop by here!! It’s a great vibe for Sunday Funday!!! Also, we happened to get lucky and New Belgium Brewing reps were there and hosted a small event outside.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Baramee C. 2 years ago on Google • 430 reviews
    Simone's is a great bar to hang out in the neighborhood. There's different rooms that allow for different vibes. The staff is nice and chill. I can see this place be fun and lovely but also pretty chill at the same time. Drinks were made well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 gus c. 1 year ago on Google
    Funky, friendly, spacious, retro dive. Come for dive vibes and better than it has to be pub grub. Me likey.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Big D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had lunch at this spot today. Very nostalgic. Armando made great drinks and kept me laughing. A waitress, whose name I can’t remember, was very friendly as well—I named her “Sprite” because she was so effervescent. If you’re looking for a laidback, chill place to eat, this is it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vishal S. 2 years ago on Google
    Solid spot if you are looking for a hangout bar, good beer options on tap, decent pizza and cocktails. They have live events too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin D. 1 year ago on Google • 177 reviews
    What an incredible bar! Very eclectic all in vibe, decor, and extra entertainment. The bar is a repurposed bowling alley, they have s pelligrino bottles in their lighting, pinball machines in the ceiling, and quick salsa classes in the back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vann 8 months ago on Google • 98 reviews
    My favourite place to take a drink on Fridays after work, the music, atmosphere, food and drinks are sooooo good!!! Everyone is so respectful and kind. The simones pizza is the best 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Megasaur Media L. 8 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    We can always count on Simone’s after a long day of filming. We love the Monday special and look forward to our next visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arthur J. M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great late night spot or day time spot. I've been here for lunch, dinner, and after bar hopping. I stopped by here after seeing a show at Thalia Hall. The staff are very friendly and the space is welcoming. The drinks are good and the food hits the spot. This bar also hosts different types of events and shows and dancing too. I highly recommend visiting for either a quick bite, a place to pre-game, or a date night spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nigel R. 2 years ago on Google
    An eclectic bar, with recycled elements of an old bowling alley. Perfect brunch menu and afternoon entertainment on alternate Sundays.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miguel G. 2 years ago on Google
    Very enjoyable experience, the nachos hit the spot after a long day out and the signature cocktails were delicious. Over all vibe of the place was pretty mello
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan R. 3 years ago on Google
    It is the happening place on 18th street. There are lines to get it. The service is outstanding, the beer selection is superb, the finger food is also delicious. Brian makes faboulous margaritas. I truly recommend them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monse F. 2 years ago on Google
    I felt very welcomed starting off with the awesome doorman at the front. Went on a Friday night and didn’t wait long at all. Drinks were tasty and so were the tenders. Though they didn’t have a huge variety of craft cocktails, they did have more beers. I enjoyed the Mango Unchained cocktail. Will be back! 🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikki H. 2 years ago on Google
    Hey good afternoon this is my first time being here and let’s say it’s very awesome and amazing environment and I love the artwork how is represents the feeling of a good vibe all around you. The employees are so amazing and welcome as family member!!! Please come by and show your support to them !!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LaShawn M. 4 months ago on Google • 144 reviews
    This place is bigger than I thought. It looks like they have a lot of fun here. The drinks are cheap, I didn't have the food, the staff was ok. I got an interesting Thanksgiving themed drink... that came with a turkey baster... they called it "let's get basted"...lol...clever and tasty.

  • 4/5 Mr. K. 1 year ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Had some great pizza at Simone's and some reasonably priced drinks. Our waitress was nice but for a quiet Wednesday night the food and drinks took a while to get to the table. If service was slightly quicker it would be an easy 5 star as Simone's was pretty good value and good food and I'll probably be back for more pizza when i'm back in the area.

  • 5/5 T H. 3 months ago on Google • 101 reviews New
    Excellent customer Service. The go to late night spot before the weekend hits! Great mushrooms fries and other vegan options! Diverse crowd!

  • 5/5 Shannon 7 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Great local spot! On my last visit we ended up with the best server ever; she recommended the Chipotle burger and it was on point! I also love the fact you can get a mix of regular+ sweet potato fries!!

  • 4/5 Samantha Jones (. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place. Loved the karaoke experience on Sunday night. Someone even proposed while I was there. It was beautiful 🥰Food was okay. I had chicken quesadillas. Waitress was attentive enough. I recommend a night on the town here.

  • 5/5 Reyna E. 1 year ago on Google
    I come a decent amount and never really leave disappointed. Good music, esp in the back of the bar. I wasn’t a huge fan of the specialty drinks but they’re super creative and the Paloma’s are always good. Definitely a favorite that I keep bringing people to lol

  • 3/5 Tania B. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been coming here for years, I've always loved their unique decor that makes it feel like you can just hang out for hrs. During the week/early in the day it's nice and quiet for a good burger. The service is usually pretty decent but this last weekend our waitress' attention kept getting worse and worse. At the end another server took over. Food is always great, they added more vegan options so that's a plus but their current service needs work. If you wana party Sundays are def a good time.

  • 3/5 Molly 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    We love this places atmosphere and drinks. The food is pretty good too, our only issue was the booths in the back of the bar were very sticky and grimey. You can scrape the debris off with your fingernail, and I left with stickiness on my arms. I saw a server kick a piece of lettuce under the booths rather than pick it up. There was food waste and trash under the booths Has potential to be an exemplary place, just needs more attention to cleaning

  • 5/5 Ahmad Z. 2 years ago on Google
    great vibes, nice beats and music for Friday night, make sure to try chipotle burger and chicken pesto pizza

  • 5/5 Logan M. 6 months ago on Google
    The neighborhood spot go thereeee it's all good. Beer and mixed drink selection is solid, and rotates seasonally. Solid par/pub food, and there's a healthy amount of Pilsen soul in the menu and in the staff. They're nice to nice dogs. Treats and water available for good boys and good good girls to sit outside weather permitting

  • 2/5 Jazmine R. 5 months ago on Google
    I usually love coming here bc there’s a great atmosphere. The bartender ladies are always smiling and greeting you even the male heavier guy says hey you know. I came by this Thursday there’s two males one of them giving out the drinks but this man was not friendly at all. He does not even smile and it seems like he doesn’t even want to be there in general as if come to Simone’s on other days as well. His vibe thru me off that day and if he will be bartending alone I will not be spending my night there and go to another local bar down the street.

  • 5/5 Nadia E. 2 years ago on Google
    Chris and Gustavo were awesome bartenders. They made the space feel really welcoming and homey (especially for someone waiting for an Uber alone). They were both super sweet and friendly 🙂❤️

  • 4/5 Nicole H. 2 years ago on Google
    I got the smoked salmon salad and mein was it tasty! The spicy duck burger is a must 🥵sooo good do not try if you're buzzed 😌

  • 4/5 Jory S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, decent food. Good experience overall. Good for late nights and good music!!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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