Take Five
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 871-5555
Fax: (773) 244-1343
- Cross Street:
- Grace Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Southport
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 11am-3am, Sun 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Take Five – by John McLaughlin
In Short
The concept is simple: a) All food items and most drinks cost $5 or under, and b) TVs are everywhere, ranging from booth-side 20-inch monitors to monster 110-inch screens. The expansive open room's tall walls and unobstructed sight lines mean no neck craning. Crowds of predominantly male sports fans huddle around high-top tables and nosh, glued to the action, while couples tend to opt for booths to enjoy a wall-mounted private viewing.
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Insider Tips
ParkingThe Southport meter readers are notorious for ticketing; fill your pockets with quarters to replenish the meters when necessary or valet for $10.
Know Before You GoThe kitchen closes at 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 11pm Friday and Saturday.
When to GoBrunch-goers impatient with the long waits at Southport cafes on weekends can duck in here for instant seating and $5 breakfasts.
The ExtrasEach item on the menu costs $5.
User Reviews for Take Five
10/01/2008 Posted by Rick26
A group of friends went today for a Cubs game. The menu used to have everything for $5, great concept. Now they have changes to the typical bar menu where entrees are as high as $19. On top of that the portions have gotten considerably smaller. Had the chicken burrito and a couple of chips for $6.50 ... finished it in three bites. The beer was also priced fairly high the had a special 22 ounce beer special for $6 ... I wouldn't call that a great price. These days the TVs in the bars are usually in HD for sports viewing but somehow they don't have it which is suprising. On the positive, the service was very good and the waitress was very helpful.
08/23/2007 Posted by chrisegilbert
You can't find a better place on Southport to watch a game. Furthermore, their food (meatball sub, burger, fries, french dip, spinach artichoke dip, etc.) is definitely worth $5, the specials are REALLY enticing, and nothing beats patio dining on Southport. While this isn't the most amazing bar I've ever been to, it's definitely worth the visit ESPECIALLY if you're looking to watch a game.
Pros: Value, Service, Location
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