Total hidden gem!!!
4.5 stars really
Fantastic beer selection. Feels more like a pub than a bar. Waitstaff (who both visits doubled as the bartender) was extremely friendly and personable.
The homemade tots are worth the trip alone and easily get a five star rating. We had the loaded baked potato tots which were so amazing we came back three days later to have someone else eat them. Now, these are no ordinary tots. Homemade with real potatoes and 2-3 times a regular tot (bigger than a large marshmallow). They are in a garlic sauce that is so outstanding my sister used her rarely used "I could take a bath in that" phrase of approval. There is also very high-quality bacon bits on top as well as cheddar and a light drizzle of sour cream. Delicious doesn't even begin to describe this dish. My mom has already planned for two more trips FROM CHICAGO just to eat these. Trust me, you want these tots.
On to the burger. We had the one with bacon, cheddar, mushrooms and onion straws. Asked for the mustard and aioli on the side. The first time we had this they overcooked the burger, we asked for medium and it was well done. The second time it was cooked to medium perfectly. Both times you could tell the beef was fresh and high quality. Excellent taste. It is served on a ciabatta which normally I don't like but this worked.
My mom had the side salad. She was pleasantly surprised by the amount of veggies and the freshness. The portion of greens was generous and was accompanied by a large amount of tomatoes, cucumbers and nicely shaved carrot curls. Everything was fresh and vibrant. She was a huge fan of the honey balsamic dressing.
The space is a little small and unassuming. It was very clean. There are a few TVs to watch sports too.