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The Royal Grocer & Co.
The Royal Grocer & Co. is one of the best american restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Bucktown.
The Royal Grocer & Co. is doing something the Bucktown bar scene quietly needs: a drinking spot that actually feeds you well. Not a kitchen banging out sad nachos as an afterthought, not a gastropub performing ambition at gastropub prices — just a casual room on N Damen with a dog-friendly patio, cold local drafts from Half Acre and Revolution, and a menu that reportedly earns your full attention. The origin story is a nice one: a Royal Blue Store occupied this corner back in 1928, and whoever opened this place in 2017 leaned into that history without overdoing it. The result reads as lived-in rather than designed, which is exactly what a neighborhood like Bucktown — still working out its identity between old Polish Damen and new-money construction — tends to want from a corner bar.
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Taste Score 7.5/10
Rating (Google) 9.0
328 reviews
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7.5/10
Taste Score
Google 9.0 from 328 reviews
Best for
Date Night and dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Bucktown | 2118 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Price
Good value
Taste Score
7.5/10
Phone
(773) 904-7805
Menu and ordering
The Royal Grocer & Co. menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. The Royal Grocer & Co. is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Pork Skewers
Slagel pork shoulder & pork belly flame grilled skewers served with a mixed green salad
Royal Cheeseburger Slider
Slagel angus beef patty served with American cheese, onion jam, pickles, & comeback sauce on a brioche slider bun
Mezé Platter
Pick one or three selections: Brandade (whipped salted cod, potatoes, garlic, olive oil), Spicy Feta (whipped feta with calabrian chilis, garlic, oregano), Tzatziki (Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, lemon), or Hummus (chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon), served with carrots & pita
Spinach Dip
dill, feta, onion, with focaccia bread
Why go
What makes The Royal Grocer & Co. worth the move
The Royal Grocer & Co. works for date night in Bucktown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Spinach Dip and Pork Skewers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 328 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.0 from 328 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and dinner
Style
American in Bucktown
Spend
Good value
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.0 from 328 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Spinach Dip, Pork Skewers, Mezé Platter
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TastyPals Reviews
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Google snapshot
9.0 from 328 reviews
TastyPals notes
Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, The Royal Grocer & Co. holds a 9.0 rating across 328 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 2118 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
- Phone
- (773) 904-7805
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- 7.5/10
- Google rating
- 9.0 (328 reviews)
- Cuisine
- American
- Neighborhood
- Bucktown
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does The Royal Grocer & Co. serve?
The Royal Grocer & Co. is a American restaurant located in Bucktown, Chicago. The Royal Grocer & Co. is doing something the Bucktown bar scene quietly needs: a drinking spot that actually feeds you well. Not a kitchen banging out sad nachos as an afterthought, not a gastropub performing ambition at gastropub prices — just a casual room on N Damen with a dog-friendly patio, cold local drafts from Half Acre and Revolution, and a menu that reportedly earns your full attention. The origin story is a nice one: a Royal Blue Store occupied this corner back in 1928, and whoever opened this place in 2017 leaned into that history without overdoing it. The result reads as lived-in rather than designed, which is exactly what a neighborhood like Bucktown — still working out its identity between old Polish Damen and new-money construction — tends to want from a corner bar.
What is The Royal Grocer & Co. best for?
The Royal Grocer & Co. is best for date night, cheap eats, bucktown, dinner, local, warm. The Royal Grocer & Co. works for date night in Bucktown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Spinach Dip and Pork Skewers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 328 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Royal Grocer & Co.?
The Royal Grocer & Co. is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 328 reviews
What should I order at The Royal Grocer & Co.?
Start with Pork Skewers, Royal Cheeseburger Slider, Mezé Platter and Spinach Dip. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is The Royal Grocer & Co. worth visiting?
The Royal Grocer & Co. holds a 9.0 Google rating from 328 reviews. The Royal Grocer & Co. works for date night in Bucktown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Spinach Dip and Pork Skewers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 328 Google reviews.
Where is The Royal Grocer & Co. located?
The Royal Grocer & Co. is located at 2118 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is The Royal Grocer & Co. good for a date night?
Yes — The Royal Grocer & Co. is tagged for date night dining. The Royal Grocer & Co. works for date night in Bucktown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Spinach Dip and Pork Skewers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 328 Google reviews.
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