(773) 772-7100

1616 N Damen Ave (off Milwaukee Ave)
Chicago, IL 60647 41.911 -87.6777

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Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, West Side

FEASTRESTAURANT.COM

Hours:

M-Th 11:30-3 5:30-10, F 11:30-3 5:30-11, Sa 9-3 5:30-11, Su 9-3 5-9

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Food Delivery, Fireplace

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Eclectic & International, Traditional American

Smoking Permitted:

Bar area

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Feast

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In Short – Every neighborhood has a default restaurant, where locals always wind up for reliable food. This one would be Wicker Park's, a contemporary cafe that achieves a comfortable atmosphere and upscale food, a rarity for this trendy zip code. More date night or ladies-who-lunch spot than hipster hang, the place boasts contemporary furnishings instead of kitsch, favoring banquette- and four-top seating, colorful dangling lamps and an adjoining lounge where guests can sit by a fire. The "feasts" trot everywhere on the globe, from Wonton Napoleon with tuna sashimi, tuna tartar and…

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
On Monday or Tuesday, buy an entree and get half off any bottle of wine--or if you'd prefer, BYOB. And Sat-Sun during brunch, valet parking is free.
The Extras:
The restaurant delivers from 12pm to 9pm daily with a $15 minimum order and a $3 delivery fee. The delivery area is bordered by Grand to the south, Diversey to the north, California to the west and Ashland to the east.
Where to Sit:
When warm temps break, the patio makes for a nice place to enjoy the action on Damen.
When to Go:
On Wednesdays, try the two-course prix fixe dinner for $25.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Nice atmosphere and comfortable patio.”
  2. “love the location near the Cynthia Rowley boutique and all that Bucktown action.”
  3. “Cute, cozy, and fabulous food!”
  4. “It is comfortable and has reliably good food.”
  5. “offering great food, ambiance and value.”
  6. “Feast has been good to us ever since they were at their old location around the corner (long time ago).”
  7. “The staff is great; food is excellent along with fresh atmosphere and music.”
  8. “Good food, great location”
  9. “As if a great brunch isn't enough, the valet parking is free!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Our favorite spot to eat and start our day is the bar where our bartender/waiter knows our names and treats us like we were long time friends.”
  2. “The patio is charming on a nice evening, and they have fabulous wine specials on Mondays and Tuesdays.”
  3. “and 1/2 price bottle of wine is a great deal for an excellent dinner out in the city!”
  4. “The wine is great, they have a 3rd Wednesday of the month wine tasting -so you know they're paying attention.”
food quality
89.46999549865723% positive
  1. “Some of the best food in all of wicker park / bucktown and maybe even chicago!”
  2. “Had a great meal of Eggs Portifino (?)”
  3. “offering great food, ambiance and value.”
  4. “good value, great food”
  5. “The staff is great; food is excellent along with fresh atmosphere and music.”
  6. “Great food, lousy service”
  7. “The food is very good and isn't unreasonably expensive.”
  8. “Good food, great location”
  9. “It is comfortable and has reliably good food.”
  10. “If you are up for great food and good service, you should give it a try!”
  11. “Bad service and worse food equal a wasted evening for a big price.”
  12. “The food has always been fresh and creative and the staff, although not overly friendly is helpful and attentive.”
  13. “enjoyed the food--an eclectic menu with spicy Southwestern undertones.”
  14. “Cute, cozy, and fabulous food!”
  15. “The food was cold and the service was virtually non-exsistent.”
  16. “Pancakes to die for and perfect crispy bacon!”
  17. “Good food, slow service, but worth checking out.”
  18. “The breakfast potato skins and the eggs benedict are fantastic.”
  19. “The food here is wonderful!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “enjoyed the food--an eclectic menu with spicy Southwestern undertones.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This has to be the best place in Chicago to start of Saturday morning, its become our ritual.”
service
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. “The food was cold and the service was virtually non-exsistent.”
  2. “My ONLY complaint was that the service was PAINFULLY slow.”
  3. “Our favorite spot to eat and start our day is the bar where our bartender/waiter knows our names and treats us like we were long time friends.”
  4. “If you are up for great food and good service, you should give it a try!”
  5. “Bad service and worse food equal a wasted evening for a big price.”
  6. “They were very accommodating of our shenanigans, and the service was very friendly.”
  7. “Everyone is knowledgeable and friendly.”
  8. “The staff is great; food is excellent along with fresh atmosphere and music.”
  9. “Great food, lousy service”
  10. “Good food, slow service, but worth checking out.”
  11. “The staff is attentive; I will say that some servers are better than others (Beth is great).”
  12. “The hosts were friendly and our waiter was great--very efficient and amiable without hovering or rushing.”
  13. “The food has always been fresh and creative and the staff, although not overly friendly is helpful and attentive.”
  14. “We received poor customer service for Sunday brunch on”
value
87.5% positive
  1. “offering great food, ambiance and value.”
  2. “Good food, slow service, but worth checking out.”
  3. “Bad service and worse food equal a wasted evening for a big price.”
  4. “Lunch was still a little pricey but WELL worth it.”
  5. “The food is very good and isn't unreasonably expensive.”
  6. “and 1/2 price bottle of wine is a great deal for an excellent dinner out in the city!”
  7. “good value, great food”
  8. “love the 1/2 price wi.”
wait time
62.5% positive
  1. “Good food, slow service, but worth checking out.”
  2. “My ONLY complaint was that the service was PAINFULLY slow.”
  3. “Our favorite spot to eat and start our day is the bar where our bartender/waiter knows our names and treats us like we were long time friends.”
  4. “Feast has been good to us ever since they were at their old location around the corner (long time ago).”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/30/09

We should go here more often

by danm900 at Citysearch

Feast has been good to us ever since they were at their old location around the corner (long time ago). A good solid performer overall, and consistent. Been here about a dozen times. They always seem to find a place for you no matter how busy they are (unlike countless other similar places). The food is very good and isn't unreasonably expensive. The wine is great, they have a 3rd Wednesday of the month wine tasting -so you know they're paying attention. I love the location near the Cynthia Rowley boutique and all that Bucktown action. They have valet parking on weekends if you don't want to deal.

  • Pros: Good table, good service and good food
  • Cons: Bustling Wicker Park can be a parking challenge, but valet!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/26/09

Consistenly Great Food

by garnold0416 at Citysearch

I have lived in Bucktown for almost 4 years so we have lived about 3 blocks away from Feast. Unfortunately I only started going there this past year. Big mistake. Every time I have been to Feast the food has been consitently great! From the burger, to the chicken skewers to many more dishes then I can type here, we have never been disappointed. My only complaint is that the service, although quick, can be a bit impersonal, borderline unfriendly, however, what Feast may lack in service they make up for it in quality and consistency in food, after all, we don't always need to bond with our server to enjoy our meals thats what good company is for :)

  • Pros: close to home
  • Cons: service can be impersonal
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/28/07

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO MY WORST ENEMY

by aforster78 at Citysearch

I went here with some friends and we had been told it's BYO. So we bring a few bottles. Some person answered their phone telling us "you'll be fine" when we inquired if the corking fee was per bottle or per table. When we got to the restaurant the waitress informed us it was indeed "per bottle". Party of 6, she did not pour a SINGLE glass for us, charged us $30 for uncorking 2 (one was a screw off top) and tacked on gratuity!!!!!! She did not apologize for whomever answered their phone telling us "OH YOU'LL BE FINE". The food was cold and the service was virtually non-exsistent. But the corking fee and gratuity was certainly something she saw to.

  • Pros: Location
  • Cons: Tacky service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/30/07

good value, great food

by joshie1 at Citysearch

Food here is phenomenal - breakfast, lunch or dinner. only downside is service is a little suspect but always friendly. Atmosphere is great - especially outside in summer. Some of the best food in all of wicker park / bucktown and maybe even chicago!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/20/07

Overall, disappointing

by fsanam at Citysearch

Considering I went to Feast on a recommendation, I must say I was very disappointed by my experience. It was very average food and I didn't feel like it was worth the amount of money that I paid for it. The crabcakes was the only good item I ate, but were a little on the cold side (felt like the crabcakes been pre-prepared and just microwaved before serving).

  • Pros: Parking wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be
  • Cons: Food, value for money

The Details on Feast

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • not recommend place
  • attentive staff
  • lousy customer service
  • great atmosphere
  • great location
  • excellent music
  • cold veggies
  • great value
  • knowledgeable everyone
  • very friendly service
  • comfortable patio
  • great waiter
  • pricey lunch
  • celebrate teenage daughter
  • great meal
  • loved girls
  • divine glazed porkchop
  • friendly hosts
  • great brunch
  • fantastic breakfast potato skins
  • great wine
  • good feast
  • good performer
  • fantastic eggs benedict

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