Restaurant

The Avondale Tap

Name: The Avondale Tap
Address: 3634 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, US
Telephone: (224) 262-6202
Price range: value

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The Avondale Tap is one of the best brunch restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Avondale.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Avondale has been doing the slow-burn cool thing for years, and the Avondale Tap — open and part of the Hammock Hospitality group behind West Town's Aberdeen Tap — fits the neighborhood's frequency exactly. Two rooms, 13 TVs, a dog-friendly patio, and a trivia night that takes over Wednesdays: the place operates like a proper Chicago bar that happens to take its food seriously. That combination is rarer than it should be, and regulars along Belmont Ave seem to have figured it out given how reliably it fills up on game nights. The duck grinder is the dish this place is known for — pulled duck with crispy skin on a French roll, reportedly finished with chimichurri and garlic aioli in a way that diners consistently cite as the reason they came back. It is, by most accounts, an overachiever for a bar menu at this price level. The wings have developed a genuine following, particularly on Mondays when a half-off special turns what could be a casual stop into a weekly ritual for the regulars. Fried pickles round out the snack side of the menu and are apparently executed with more care than the bar-snack category usually demands. On the drinks front, the Hibiscus Mezcal Margarita is the smoky-tart option the cocktail list centers on, while Donna's Pickle Beer occupies the chaotic-good corner of the menu — the kind of thing you're either immediately in on or you're categorically not. No reservation system, which means trivia nights can get tight — show up early or plan around it. The strategic play, based on what regulars report, is a Monday visit: half-off wings, the duck grinder, a Hibiscus Mezcal Margarita, and a spot near the patio door if the weather cooperates.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Google 9.2 from 627 reviews

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dinner and Cheap Eats

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Avondale | 3634 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

Price

Good value

Taste Score

8.1/10

Phone

(224) 262-6202

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Duck Grinder

Wings

Fried Pickles

HIBISCUS MEZCAL MARGARITA

Palomo mezcal, hibiscus liqueur

DONNA'S PICKLE BEER

Pilsner with a touch of pickle brine. Delicious on its own or as a Michelada

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What makes The Avondale Tap worth the move

The Avondale Tap is a strong contemporary option in Avondale in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. SOFT HANDS and HIBISCUS MEZCAL MARGARITA also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 627 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 627 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Brunch in Avondale

Spend

Good value

Best for

Cheap Eats Avondale dinner local creative

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Google rating: 9.2 from 627 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: SOFT HANDS, HIBISCUS MEZCAL MARGARITA, HOUSE MOCKTAIL - Box of Red Hots

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Address: 3634 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Phone: (224) 262-6202
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.1/10
Google rating: 9.2 (627 reviews)
Cuisine: Brunch
Neighborhood: Avondale

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What cuisine does The Avondale Tap serve?

The Avondale Tap is a Brunch restaurant located in Avondale, Chicago. Avondale has been doing the slow-burn cool thing for years, and the Avondale Tap — open and part of the Hammock Hospitality group behind West Town's Aberdeen Tap — fits the neighborhood's frequency exactly.

What is The Avondale Tap best for?

The Avondale Tap is best for cheap eats, avondale, dinner, local, creative. The Avondale Tap is a strong contemporary option in Avondale in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. SOFT HANDS and HIBISCUS MEZCAL MARGARITA also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 627 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at The Avondale Tap?

The Avondale Tap is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 627 reviews

What should I order at The Avondale Tap?

Start with Duck Grinder, Wings, Fried Pickles and HIBISCUS MEZCAL MARGARITA. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is The Avondale Tap worth visiting?

The Avondale Tap holds a 9.2 Google rating from 627 reviews. The Avondale Tap is a strong contemporary option in Avondale in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. SOFT HANDS and HIBISCUS MEZCAL MARGARITA also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 627 Google reviews.

Where is The Avondale Tap located?

The Avondale Tap is located at 3634 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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