Really good pub grub (good stews) and more (choice of two different mussel dishes). Choice of beer among the best on the northside of Chicago. Great place to meet friends and have a pleasant dinner and enjoy great beers -- domestic and international. more

I love this place. Amazing food, great atmosphere. The only drawback is the long wait on the weekends but it is worth it. more

Gets crowded but a good bar more

This place is nearby and I have given it a fair shot. But It is really a lousy bar, with unfriendly waitstaff, and the food is common. If your used to mc donalds i'm sure it would seem like a interesting menu, but it is not. Better drink a lot of beer while here, 'cause you'll be waiting for service... more

We love the Hopleaf. There is a huge selection of beers from domestic craft brews to imported craft brews. :) I remember hearing that they had the largest selection of beer on tap anywhere in Chicago. (don't know if its true, but it seems possible) If you don't know what to order from the seemingly endless list, the servers and... more

not only do they have the BEST beer in the world, their food is amazing and all local, natural and some organic. love, love, love the fries. you must get them. the mussels and the macaroni and cheese is excellent too. highly recommend. more

Mussels and frites- amazing!! Beer selection - one of the best in the city if not the best. Other food items on their menu are pretty good but not as good as the mussels. Gets pretty crowded so be prepared to wait a little with a nice fancy beer at the bar. more

We wanted to experience Belgian food, so gave Hopleaf a shot. My friend seemed to like his mussels, but I made a mistake and ordered the skatewing. The flavor was OK, but the fish was definitely past its prime. On the second bite, I thought it smelled funny. My friend confirmed it. "It smells like ammonia." I didn't eat any... more

huge, almost endless selection of beers, including more than a few hard-to-find Belgians. the food is a pleasant surprise. the mussels are affordable and quite good. the sandwiches tend to be highly seasoned and of a reasonable portion. avoid most of the 'dinners', which are usually ok but can be hit or miss and overpriced. the real joy of the... more