The wings are great! I’d highly recommend them, some of my favorite wings in Chicago. Love this place, as it’s hard to find a quiet bar in the city, but they still get pretty busy for Blackhawk games. Either way great place, and the reviews don’t do it justice.
Brent W.
Tu valoración: 4 Chicago, IL
It would appear it was exactly eight years and a month ago since last going to Mac’s…and clearly long overdue. I’ll get straight to the point with the main reason you need to go here. They serve the same exact locally raised Slagel Farms beef for their burgers that places like Rootstock, Atwood, Girl & Goat, Owen & Engine, et al serve but at about ½ the price… okay maybe a 1⁄3 of the price but the cheapest i’ve seen Slagel beef anywhere in Chicago. There, now you know… now go out, learn and enjoy what great beef can do to your burger experience.
Peter S.
Tu valoración: 5 Chicago, IL
I’ve belly’d up at Mac’s a few times, and have witnessed a change of menu’s, but the overall vibe remains consistent — a warm, neighborhood bar, where the bartenders are great and the food and drink follows suit. My most recent trip included a fabulous Bloody Mary, and surprisingly delicious bar food. The chicken quesadilla was made to perfection, the spicy tamatillo salsa and fresh pico were the perfect compliment. Best spot on Division!
Paola G.
Tu valoración: 1 Chicago, IL
PLEASEDONTWASTEYOURMONEY! Had to wait 10 minutes on the table when we got there no waitress was there to help us ! I had to walk to look for them and ask if hey can go to our table. Food: DISGUSTING! We ordered hamburgers and fries. Under cook meat and not flavor at all! It was a mess and the fries where reheated not fresh.
Craig W.
Tu valoración: 5 Chicago, IL
Great place for grilled stuff. The burgers are great, the Grilled salmon salad was great too
Derrick P.
Tu valoración: 2 Chicago, IL
I was there three times. I really liked portobello sandwiches. Beer selection was ok too. The biggest issue was the smell of broken toilet pipe. Every time I was there the smell was pretty strong. For me it’s a deal breaker. Will not come back.
Chris C.
Tu valoración: 5 Chicago, IL
The new menu is outstanding. Tried the salmon on the advice of a neighbor and it’s at least as good as some I’ve had at more fine dining-level places. Their bacon is also some of the best I’ve had, apparently they get it from a supplier in Wisconsin I’ll probably be ordering from for the holidays. Great place for the neighborhood.
Meghan B.
Tu valoración: 4 Chicago, IL
Relaxed atmosphere with personable staff. No matter what night of the week it is the staff is easy going and interactive. They let you know their name and you often hear other patrons yelling out to them for a joke or service. The food is delicious and they have plenty of tv’s for any sporting event. They are not all flat screens and some are pretty small but if the bar is not packed you are fine. I would not recommend this location for Sunday football or a big game just for viewing purposes.
Naomi L.
Tu valoración: 4 Chicago, IL
Fried pickles naughty Strong martini naughtier Location great to people watch Smiling staff Been going there for years
Nick F.
Tu valoración: 2 Chicago, IL
Went here for the first time tonight to watch the hockey game with my partner. Average place, nothing to brag about but not unpleasant. Found two empty bar stools and we waited a bit to see if anyone had claimed them and no one stepped up. Bartender told us green line pitchers were $ 14 so we ordered one and sat down. A short time later a drunk regular shoved me in the back and told me to move because I had taken another regulars seat. While insulted I didn’t react in any way except to acquiesce to his demand and ask to close my tab. Bartender let this very rude and inebriated person continue to lecture me as I attempted to move and then charged me $ 15.50 for the beer. Lot of other places to go where you can feel safe and respected as a customer. This is not one. We will not return, they can cater to their crowd if they like but new customers beware.
D S.
Tu valoración: 2 Chicago, IL
I hope an owner/manager from Mac’s will read this?: Thank you for serving pretty good bar food, but please stop watering down the drinks. I live in the neighborhood and would come to Mac’s more often if the drinks were not so watered down.
Joe K.
Tu valoración: 5 Chicago, IL
A group of friends decided to come to Mac’s for Sunday brunch and it was a perfect choice. Food was on point and pitchers never coming. Despite the overcast, our server Sinead helped make things sunnier. She’s the best! Will definitely come again.
Ashley M.
Tu valoración: 4 Chicago, IL
One of the other comments mentioned«underrated», and I couldn’t think of a better word to describe this neighborhood gem. Shadowed by the larger, more bro-esque spots on Division Street, poor Mac’s was usually overlooked. Wanting to try something different, my friend and I decided to see what this spot had to offer. Ben the bartender took great care of us and was patient to explain all of the deals and make excellent beer recommendations. They have a great variety of draft options and a fully stocked bar. Their food menu looked awesome too. Right now they have a deal going for March Madness: $ 10 pitchers of PBR, $ 8 wings and $ 14 pitchers of Green Line. We decided against the wings and got some delicious nachos instead. However, I’m still hellbent on seeing how those wings are. Anyway, with our bellies full of food and booze, we left happy customers who will no longer overlook that joint on the corner.
Jason S.
Tu valoración: 4 Chicago, IL
This is a seriously underrated spot in Wicker Park. While crowds line up elsewhere on the neighborhood, you can usually walk right in & get a seat here. A mid-size draft list always has some good options(incl. Surly Furious last time I was there), and the bar food menu is proper. The bacon-bacon cheeseburger with Gouda was *outstanding* and their hand-cut fries are excellent.
LeFran J.
Tu valoración: 5 Chicago, IL
I went into mac’s one evening on a Sunday for a beer or twelve to watch the game, was promptly greeted by beautiful young lady from Poland?, i believe, named Sinead, shes was very attentive, attractive, and witty. I had the amish chicken which was phenomenal, it was juicy and delicious like a great chef prepared it. All around a great experience. Highly recommended. The service and bar staff is very friendly and responsive. Ask fer sinead!
Rob P.
Tu valoración: 5 Chicago, IL
I have been coming here since 2003 — I just come here to have a drink –shoot the shit with the local crew and watch(NFL) Games on Sunday perfect place if you are a sports fan. And I will not knock the food it can hit or miss at times. Good value for your money. Saturday & Sundays offer a Brunch Menu. Beer selection & wine selection you will judge for yourself In all this is Great Place to chill your engines and Macs offers FREE Wi Fi
Maury V.
Tu valoración: 1 Chicago, IL
Looking for a place on Division to watch the Hawks game on a Friday night proves to be tough so unfortunately we had to settle for Macs. One of my girlfriends warned us about this place… she said the staff was short and rude and the food was mediocre. She was right! We were a group of 5 that was going order food and drinks however the waitress kept scolding my friend for taking bites off of a pastry she bought across the street. Unfortunately she didn’t use that energy to give us decent service or get our food order right. Burgers weren’t cooked at the temp we requested and she forgot details such as no tomato, which type of cheese, etc. TVs are small too so not an ideal place to watch a game to begin with. Only plus side is that they had pitchers of beer for $ 10 or $ 14 Bottom line, next time I’ll wait for a table at one of the other establishments on Division.
Rebecca R.
Tu valoración: 4 London, United Kingdom
Was looking for a happy hour spot that wasn’t going to be packed… success! Lots of places to sit with only a few other tables occupied. The guy behind the bar came over to take our order and gave me some great beer suggestions. He was super nice and did a great job of being sure we were ok and not annoying us as we chatted. When it got a little later, he let us know we had a waitress, but to let either one of them know if we needed anything. Before our last drink we shared the panko crusted chicken fingers and they were quite good! A nice break from our usual totcho order. I’ll be back to this chill and friendly spot!
Magen R.
Tu valoración: 4 Chicago, IL
Came here after the Hawks game this past Saturday night and it was the perfect choice! Most places on Division were jam packed and we were able to get enough tables for our group of 15 – 20 people. Our waitress Amy was outstanding! The little things make the difference for me when it comes to waitresses. She made sure all of our shots were chilled and was really attentive despite the bar being crowded from the time we got there at 11 until 3 when we left! Not only was she attentive she was friendly and fun, Amy made our experience at Mac’s and I hope I get her if I come back! The atmosphere here is perfect if you want a chill time with friends. We hung out there for hours chatting and hanging out. The music got a little iffy as the night went on but I’m pretty sure it was jukebox because I loved it when we arrived. Bottom line: great spot, check it out!
Brian L.
Tu valoración: 3 Seattle, WA
The food leaves more to be desired, though my friend liked her turkey burger. I found the regular burger to be soggy and tasteless. The environment is nice… it’s not quite a sports bar, but almost one. I went on a Wednesday night and it was laid back and there was enough seating for everyone. No douches, no loud ones anyway. They have quite a stocked liquor selection and a good selection of beer on tap as well. Green Line, can’t go wrong there.