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Hopleaf Bar

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For three star Belgian, try Hopleaf Bar in Chicago. This restaurant is situated in the Andersonville neighborhood. The menu is nearly flawless and sufficiently varied. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This place is open late.

Expert Reviews of Hopleaf Bar

Citysearch | Locals gather at this handsome Andersonville tavern for good conversation, upscale eats and nearly 200 craft beers.

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...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/11/2005
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Chicago Reader

my wife and i like this restaurant so much that we eat here almost weekly. the menu is sufficiently varied, changes occasionally, and includes interesting daily specials, so we can always find good choices...
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Metromix

i really do love this place and have become very friendly with the owner and the staff. but, i've got to say... the food has left me disappointed as of late. last time i was here, had the smelts and a saffron...
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Chicago Reader

developed by owner michael roper and chef tim isaac, hopleaf's menu is nearly flawless, from the succulent duck-leg confit cakes in a rich mushroom sauce to the toasted ham sandwich on whole-grain pumpernickel...
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User Reviews of Hopleaf Bar

Good times!

I have eaten here a handful of times and have never been disappointed by the food. if you don't care about having someone waiting on you, i recommend eating in the bar room. i usually get my food faster and it...
menupages.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Poser Bar & Pretentious Staff

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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You can't beat their beer selection with a stick!!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Best frites, Belgian beer selection, Solid mussels, best European pub grub

Just got back from yet another visit to the Hopleaf. Seriously, we love this place. Tiff and I are thinking about renting the upstairs room for our wedding reception. First off, you have to have a beer,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Not Your Average Bar Food!

My husband and I stopped by Hopleaf on a Sunday evening for dinner. We live close by and are always looking for new "countries" to add to our list of favorite restaurants, so when we heard about the great...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Always crowded

Wide variety of beers & ciders. I love the food at this place (try the ham sandwich & fries!) and would love to go back - however, every time I've tried the wait for a table has been upwards of ~2 hours! It is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Outstanding Beer Selection

For any beer lover, especially lovers of Belgian-style beers, Hopleaf is a must-go... you simply will not find a better selection of this style at any other bar in the entire greater Chicago area. While the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Far away but great

If you live downtown this bar is kind of a pain to get to unless you have a car or know someone with...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Great place!

Tried this place 3 times and have had fantastic experiences each time. Mussles are INCREDIBLE (and huge portion), the frites are to die for, and the steak I ordered was perfect. Great selection of beers, and...
menupages.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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When Can I Move In?

Seriously folks, I could live here. The seating areas (front and back) are cozy and friendly; I nev...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Belgian Beer

I have a buddy who is Belgian and he swears by this place, saying that no other place in Chicago can...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Just ok.

If you are a huge beer fan and love sampling exotic beers you've never tried before, then this place is for you. Otherwise....eh. The restaurant is always over-crowded and the food is over-priced. Not much of...
menupages.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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Just ok

I met some friends here for dinner and drinks on a very busy Saturday night. The first one to arrive put his name on the list. We waited an hour and 45 minutes for a table after we were told it was only 45...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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Go! Eat! Drink!

I've dropped by the Hopleaf several times, and have been nothing but impressed. Fantastic service, great food, amazing beer selection, and perfect for hanging out with friends. Love it. Try the fries.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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Pretentious staff and patrons

Last night I met a buddy for drinks at Hopleaf. While I appreciate the atmosphere the bar is trying to create, I think they jumped the shark. Each transaction with the bar staff was filled with contempt and an...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2004
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Food is spectacular

The Hopleaf has a great beer selection but I actually go for the food- they serve delicious little fried fish (smelts), and their ham sandwich is quite simply the best I've ever tasted.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2004
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My favorite

This is what a bar should be. Not a sports bar, not a meat market. Just good drinks, good conversation, and good people.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2003
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