Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Portage Park, Chicago

V • April 2, 2015It is small,quiet but cozy and adorable place. Their raspberry white chocolate mocha, mango and strawberry/banana smoothy is very delicious. Service is very nice.

Yoli F. • September 9, 2013Love the catfish and Chicago shrimp!

Anand D. • June 3, 2016A very cozy coffee shop!! Very similar to Starbucks though, a little more homely in my opinion.

Rose • June 30, 2013Our first time here. We ordered the chicken breast Leadbelly & the Easy Rider. Food was delicous! Yummy fries & you get a free cookie :) We will be back for the vodka shake & delicious food.

David R. • May 5, 2017You HAVE to try the tea-lemonades!! You can choose any tea blend and mix with our fresh squeezed lemonade!!

Naywri W. • February 16, 2018I had their Chicken Sandwich, the Curds, Chicken fingers, and a Malt with peanuts and then I took a Salted Caramel Malt to go.

Tanakila • September 7, 2014banana split is awesome. and sundaes arw great.

Mary Jo Q. • June 30, 2018I had the chili relleno dinner to go and it was delicious! Service was great, everyone was friendly. The place looks great after the remodel. Very clean and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

Philip S. • July 9, 2014Lomo is the taco to get, superb.

Fallon L. • July 9, 2020house special (choice of meat, plantain, rice, beans, and salad) is a great deal. cheap and yummy empanadas too.

Veronica L. • December 2, 2012Good quality ingredients and great prices........always a pleasure to order from Pete's!

Paul D. • May 12, 2013I recommend the tortellini with asiago cheese. It was very good.

Seth B. • June 15, 2017We sat at the bar and Melissa was our bartender she really made us feel welcome. The pizza was delicious. The sauce is great. The garlic bread did not live up to it's potential. Will be back.

Lauren D. • September 10, 2016Great service and food. Really enjoyed escargot, pork chop, and cauliflower au gratin. Mussels were good, but the cheese made it stinky, so will pass on them next time.

Chris B. • October 14, 2015Self-serve dispensers allow for creative flavor combinations before you even consider the toppings.

Joe R. • March 20, 2013Hidden gem. Had pulled pork sliders and tots. So damn good.

Hendry N. • June 18, 2016Went to see the Colombian soccer match against Peru and was an amazing atmosphere WHILE enjoying a Bandeja Paisa :)

Teresa R. • November 23, 2011Awesome subs!! Their special sauce makes the sandwich. Oh! And don't forget soup...it's great also!

Daisy S. • February 7, 2014Amazing! the food is so good and fresh definitely a must go! And servers are nice and very attentive.

Examiner.com • April 22, 2011Part of Chicago history and one of the best dive bars in the city. Live music for a reasonable price as well.

Justino S. • October 15, 2010Try the shrimp basket..very good!

Justino S. • November 16, 2017Chicken skillet was really good! Especially if you want something a bit on the healthier side!! Oh, and my wife loved the chicken soup!! 🥣🥣🥣

Angela W. • June 3, 2014Deep dish pizza takes a LONG time to bake. Protip is to order as soon as you sit down along with your drinks! Faster pizza is better pizza.

Jim G. • May 11, 2012Excellent thin crust. Soooooo happy with Al's.

Nikki R. • June 27, 2017The chicken soup, ceviche, and llanpingacho are my go tos whenever I'm here, great place week day or weekend!

Matthew A. • August 18, 2012Damn good food. Burger, frys, Chicago dawg. Did I mention the frys? More than enough frys in one order for you and your in laws! See y'all next time!

Valerie P. • March 13, 2013Good food & fast service :)

Francine C. • June 8, 2011The ultimate,burger and po boy tilapia sandwich were delicious....Oooo...and homemade potato french fries. The chicken brochetta is a must have for appetizers.hint use thr sauce for the chicken.

Arielle I. • July 16, 2015Go for a huge slice of pizza, stay because said slice of pizza is larger than your head. A good corner pizza joint with tasty faves. 8/10 for me.