Hopleaf
Chicago, IL 60640-2828
Phone: (773) 334-9851
- Cross Street:
- Foster Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Berwyn
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 3pm-2am, Sat 3pm-3am
Editorial Review for Hopleaf – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Neighborhood regulars discuss current events (well-thumbed encyclopedias help settle disputes) among the booths, barstools and dining room of this spacious bar. There are no mass-marketed American brews--instead, an outstanding collection of nearly 200 international craft beers (30 draft), 100 of which are Belgian ales. Ciders, wine and cocktails round out beverage offerings. The kitchen serves upscale eats like duck breast sandwiches and, the house specialty, mussels steamed in Belgian beer.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoHopleaf intentionally does not have the typical barroom diversion of television, perfect for guests who enjoy a little conversation.
When to GoFood is served from 5pm to 11pm Sunday through Thursday and 5pm to 12am Friday and Saturday. The bar is packed almost every night at dinnertime, especially weekends, so go early or expect to wait.
Where to SitThe handsome upstairs room is available for private parties, offering warm atmosphere and a slightly less-expansive beer menu.
User Reviews for Hopleaf
09/10/2007 Posted by lfitzingo
Been to this Bar/Resturant a few times just becuse it is close. The service is slow, the doorman has a napolian complex, and it is overall UNPLEASANT and uncomfortable. Floors are dirty, dining room is overpacked and someone will most bump into you during your visit. Food menu sound good, but don't exspect much when it gets to your mouth (unless you had a strong beer). Staff is pretentious and RUDE. There is a great beer selection, if you dont mind stale beer and moldy tap lines. if you are looking for a good time or good food, DONT GO HERE!
Pros: If you are into being belittled by staff this is your place
Cons: if I could give it a zero rating I would!
07/27/2007 Posted by saribou
Yes it's crowded all the time, so be prepared to either wait to be seated in the dining area, or challenge other bar-goers out for one of the few coveted tables in the front by the bar! Also challenging is actually finding one of the full drink menus, but once you do -- WOW. You could sit there just looking through it all night! My boyfriend discovered this place last year, as we were new to the Chicago scene, and as self-proclaimed novice beer conoisseurs, we were very excited! My one complaint (aside from crowdedness, of course), is the fact that the food seems to have decreased a bit since last year. We used to love to come here and get the mussels in white wine, but they stopped carrying that and changed it to white belgian ale or lobster broth.... what is up with that?? we tried the ale one, and were thoroughly disappointed. Other than that, their beer selection is simply unparalleled. My all-time favorite drink is the Duchesse de Bourgogne, which they have on tap -- and it is TO DIE FOR!!
Pros: Amazing selection of beers from all over the world!!!
Cons: Crowded, loud, etc.
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