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Cheesie's Pub & Grub - Lakeview is an American restaurant located at 958 W Belmont Ave in Chicago. The eatery centers around a simple yet satisfying concept of elevated comfort food, specializing in a range of grilled cheese sandwiches paired with classic sides. Their menu features signature dishes such as The Frenchie, which combines multiple cheeses with steak-cut fries, bacon, and chives on sourdough, and the OG, served with tomato soup or house-made dipping sauces. Alongside these offerings, guests can find cheese curds and a selection of cocktails that complement the casual dining experience. The atmosphere at Cheesie's balances a laid-back pub vibe with a neighborhood feel, making it a popular spot for both quick lunches and relaxed dinners. The focus remains on straightforward American flavors with an emphasis on quality ingredients and nostalgic appeal. Its location in Lakeview situates it within a vibrant community, contributing to the area’s diverse culinary landscape. Cheesie's Pub & Grub invites diners seeking familiar comfort food served in a convivial setting without the formality often associated with upscale dining.
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Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Reviews for Cheesie's Pub & Grub - Lakeview
Review highlights
Based on 2,416 reviewsCheesie's Pub & Grub - Lakeview is widely appreciated for its vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular spot for both casual dining and socializing. Customers consistently praise the attentive and friendly staff, highlighting excellent service from bartenders and servers alike. The menu, centered around elevated grilled cheese sandwiches and indulgent bar snacks like fried pickles and loaded tots, receives high marks for quality and flavor. Reasonably priced drinks, including well-crafted cocktails, further enhance the experience. Patrons also note the welcoming vibe created by the entire team, from door staff to bartenders, contributing to a fun and approachable environment that invites repeat visits.
The staff was fantastic - Amanda (bartender) and Jack (server/area guru) - and the food was delish! $10 for a Ketel One in Chicago?! So cheap!!! Must go!!!
If you ever thought you wanted to take a grilled cheese to another level, Cheesie’s is that place! I think we had the Tenderizer and the Classic sandwich. And of course we had to get the fried pickles and the Loaded Tots as well. It opens earlier in the day but it’s very chill bar & grill vibes. Order at the counter, find a table, and they bring your food to you.
Went to this location on Saturday, my server was Zola and they were so nice and attentive and made amazing drinks. Loved it! Definitely coming back again for the fried pickles and superb drinks and service.
Stumbled upon this place and decided to stop in. Glad I did. The staff was so friendly and welcoming! We ordered food and were very impressed. Also, fun atmosphere. I also have to give special appreciation for the door staff, "Big Willy" who was very friendly and welcoming and especially to our bartender/server Yolanda "Yuli". She went above and beyond from the very beginning of our interaction and continued throughout our visit. WOW! She is a phenomenal employee and should definitely be recognized for it! I'm from Minneapolis but visit Chicago all the time, and this will definitely be a stop on all my future visits.
So good. You have to try the grilled cheese. Balboa 5/5 Tenderizer 5/5 Deep fried peanut butter dessert 4/5 Service staff 5/5 Cleanliness 4/5 Would be back for sure
I would have given them 5 stars of they had the cider listed on the chalk board (meaning we were so disappointed and would not have been as much if we had seen they were out )
This was my first time trying this place since I was visiting Chicago for the weekend. I had the melt sandwich and a side of fries. It was delicious and came with a pesto mayo sauce. My friend ordered the Mac and cheese sandwich. We also had the Mac and cheese bites, which were not good though lol, over seasoned . Overall though, fun atmosphere and friendly staff, good service.
Went here before seeing a show at the Vic. Nice place and very cool atmosphere. We had some amazing cheeseballs and just stopping by and not reserved seats. Good place and would recommend
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Opening hours
- Monday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 03:00 AM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 03:00 AM
- Sunday (Today) 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
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