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Best place for some wings! Their hot mango flavor is sooo good!! Not to mention their micheladas!

I will say though only reason i'm giving it 4 starts is because of their lack of great service. Every single time i've gone the service is super slow and i would understand if it's a busy night but it's always pretty calm and i still would have to wait more than 10 minutes to get the waitress attention.

Food is great but the waitresses need to be a little more attentive to their tables.

Hands down best wings spot. The chipotle ranch wings so damn good . Their cheese fries , & sweet potato fries also very good can't forget their drinks The Juicy bootie & Victoria Secret will have you feeling real good

This place should be packed full 24/7. With a line around the block.

The silly phrase, "best wings" gets tossed around rather loosely. anymore. It's become meaningless.

At least that's what I thought until I tried the wings here at Output.

I can truly say - "best wings I've ever tasted" and mean it sincerely.

Cozy little neighborhood bar vibe. They even had Jim Beam girls on hand passing out FREE bourbon!

But seriously. The wings were genuine perfection. Not tiny little nibblers or giant drumsticks either. The perfect size. Meaty. Cooked to perfection. And tossed in the right amount of sauce.

The "high output" sauce was hotter than hell. But in a good way. Not just heat for the sake of heat. It had tons of flavor and I savored the burn. We also tried the "hot chipotle ranch" sauce. Which was like a savory milkshake after the fire that was "high output".

If you're a wing guy or gal, get on down to Output. I cannot state plainly or profoundly enough how enjoyable the food was here. Can't wait to go back and burn some more!

Great food.. Man the wings are on point... Spicy BBQ wow!

Just ordered via Postmates. My order came quickly and was hot. Burger was tasty and med rare as ordered. Nice char on it and nice bun. Fries are natural cut and fresh. I also tried some chicken tenders with mild sauce; I thought the sauce was very good.
I would order again.

Our family orders takeout from here all the time. GOOD bar food. For dining in, not a wine place. Beers, shots, mixed drinks, etc. LOVE the lemon pepper wings. Some salad dressings are really unique and tasty, and they're very generous with them. I actually asked for covers for the containers of BBQ Ranch dressing - good enough to take home to use on other foods.

Great wings, appetizers have big portion sizes I highly recommend to watch for Chicago sporting events. Stopped in for the Sox Cubs game and they had the game on every screen with the sound at a great volume. Waitress was extremely nice. Great drink and food specials each day.

Came in during a basketball game so I anticipated a long wait time. Staff was friendly & the fact that there was Illini posters everywhere made it even better haha. Best boneless wings I've had in a while. Sports bar environment.

I love this place. Wings are top notch. Hell, they won wing fest like 17 times. Bartenders like Amy make my day so much better. I love the entire staff. You feel welcomed and it's a nice place to watch a game and meet cool people who live in Westtown. There are enough generic, run of the mill lounges. I want good food. I want character. I want to meet people I would not normally meet. That's why I love output.

Came here to watch march madness on a Saturday afternoon and we got lucky to get seats because it was so packed. The tables are so close together and there are people standing everywhere to watch tons of TV screens on all walls. The service was just okay. I understand they were busy but it took a long long time to even put in drink or food orders even though we were seated for awhile.
The bar was full but with limited mixers.
We had the wings and sweet potatoes fries which were plenty for 2 and very good.
Definitely would come again but try for a table by a wall so that the servers and random people don't keep hitting you from behind or the side as they pass

This is my new favorite go to place for wings. I love the food here and highly reccomend the fresh cut fries, deep fried mushrooms and of course the wings. It was my first time dining here but I'll be back soon they have a great lunch deal Monday-sat 11-2

Great Experience there, first time there and sat at the bar. The regulars were hilarious and inclusive in their humor.

I tried the rib special and it was amazing! That barbecue sauce was Oh so good!

I highly recommend a visit!

Adrian and the crew at Output are awesome, friendly, and fun! Also, best wings in Chicago! Good service, top notch wings, and awesome bar staff. Weekly staple for game days and quick bites!

I grew up in Chicago but hadn't been here in many years. I was looking for a place to watch a Blackhawks game and stumbled on this gem. Cool people, awesome staff, great food, and a nice beer selection. Sophia was awesome running the tables and Amy was spectacular behind the bar. The manager (Edwin) made everyone feel at home. The only thing that would make it better would be Brickstone APA (from Bourbonnais, IL) on tap (gotta complain about something, right? :-).

Output Lounge & Sports Bar was not on too many of our radars. I would even say the majority of us never heard of this place.... It is quite the hidden gem. We were greeted with open arms by the general manager who took special care of us, checking in multiple times. She made it to a point to ensure we tried everyone of their sauces, Wing types, and styles. The atmosphere was a great compliment to their friendly staff. We would recommend it to watch sports. Crispy tots were great... Ok lets get into the Wings. They were described as:

"The Wing diversity is exceptional. These wings are a great way to travel the world all on one plate"

"Once you get to Output to put out"

"Excellent quality at a better price point. These are high quality Wings and the presentation was innovative; No foo-foo lettuce"

"I scored it high for fall off the bone action and sauce; Really enjoyed the variety of Wings"

Average score was a 76.15 out of 90. Outpost scored high in quality of Wing, bang for your buck, and sauce. The lowest scored category was temperature, but it is very possible we couldn't eat them fast enough. Overall - We highly recommend this place.

The wings here are fantastic,
However we always get takeout from here cause the people that hangout here are rowdy. Might be your thing if you enjoy Malort by the wine glass & dudes who yell at their girlfriends in public.

Food was so good very good customer service me an my friend Order 34 wings onion rings An wedges we had sweet an Spicy mango habanero an chipotle ranch the food came out hot an fresh an we had a cookie Sunday for desert excellent place for wings an watching the game !!

Visited for the first time this sunday. Had some great food at a reasonable price. Super selection of beers with a great atmosphere and bunch of TV's with all the sports showing. Excellent customer service, therefore I would return if in the area.

I must say the wings from this place are some of the best wings I've had. I had no idea about this place until a friend mentioned it to me and she raved about how great their wings are and their micheladas. I finally took the drive out to Output and I was glad I did! I noticed almost everyone there orders wings and I can see why. Since I went with 2 other friends we ordered the 34 piece special (Sweetness 34) which has the 34 pieces with up to 3 different flavors along with some onion rings (they look more like old-fashioned donuts!), and some garlic/parmesan potato wedges. The flavors we tried (sweet & spicy, lemon pepper, and hot) were all really good and def hit the spot!

The place has a lot of screens with different sports events going on. They also had music in the background playing which I was ok with. The server was really nice and told us about the drink specials they had upfront which I appreciate however I just ended up getting my jack & coke. I know next time my family has an outing/party I will be ordering at least 50 pieces from here since they will make a great snack/appetizer for any event. While I was eating there I noticed a ton of people come in to pick up orders to go which can be another option.

I always come here to watch sporting events and eat some wings. The food is delicious and it is a great place to sit and watch events. I'm sad that they took off the dancing at night but it is still a great place to go to!

Alright I finally gave this place a shot after it being too busy the first time around. This time we ordered take out and the food was ready in about 30 minutes during dinner hour. Flavors are what makes this place stand out from some of my other Chicago favorites. We were able to get 4 flavors on the 34 wing platter. I also got a side of the High Output (super hot) to dabble in and was thoroughly impressed. I love a place that isn't afraid to turn up the heat! Onion rings and potato wedges were pretty average.

Here's my sauce ranking: 1. OG hot 2. Fire 3. Sweet and Hot (tasted a little too much like a Panda Express dish) 4. Garlic BBQ

Amazing wings! I think my favorite have to be the BBQ ones and I LIVE for their sweet potato fries! I could probably come here just for those.

Wings amazing . Onion rings big & delicious . Wedges are good . Fries are OK . Potato skins need some salt . The chipotle chicken salad is amazing . Their burgers are HUMUNGOUS . I love everything . This is my go to in Chicago for wings hands down !

Great sports bar with amazing wings. Many sauces to choose from but Sweet & Spicy and Roasted Garlic BBQ were the best! Such welcoming staff and good service. $3 Miller lites on sundays and $15 domestic buckets. Will definitely return to try more wing flavors!

When my wife and I first moved the neighborhood I was looking for a new chicken wing place. I had driven by Output numerous times and wasn't expecting it to become my go to for a bite and a beer The wings are for sure some of the best in the city. They come both grilled and fried, and have dozens of homemade sauces from which to choose. The high output being the namesake and the hottest, is awesome if you're into super hot food. Drinks are modestly-priced and employees are nice to be around. The crowd is super eclectic and the place is typically filled with all walks and age groups. Lots of TVs. Burgers are great too.

After way too many years finally made our way back to Output to try the much talked about wings. Worth the long drive back!!!! Wings were great and place was lively!. Also had Output rings and the entire meal was very good. Definately among the best wings we have ever had! Owner Eddie is a great guy too, always stops by to say hello.

The staff is a little unfriendly but the food is so good that I still go. It's right by my house so it's easy to walk too as well. The wings are one of the best i've ever had though!

I've always gotten invited to go there but because of where I live, it doesn't make sense and this one time I happen to be in the area, so I said let's go try it. Now the distance will not be a factor, every time I want quality wings, that will be the spot! I mean their wings are amazing! The service was great, heck, we even got a bucket of beers on another customer who was there! One of the best experiences I've had in a while! Great job Output! You've exceeded my expectations!

Great wings. Server at first ignored us for a while. Even the table next to us commented how the waitress keep walking by without noticing us. Once she came by and took our drink and food order everything was great. Wings were delicious and great tasting. Drink refills came without asking. I'll defiantly will return

Fantastic service, especially from Edwin! The food is amazing, the wings are best in Chicago!

Best wings in town!!!!! Edwin is the man!!!!.................................................................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This place is right down the street from my house, and I had no idea that they have won awards for their wings until the amazing day I went there and got this fried platter that fed three with wings,garlic parmesian tatortots, and these bomb onion rings. Good place to grab a beer and food with mom and dad when they are visiting. The wing sauces are friggin great, I have tried all of them and they are all good. If you like spicy, then you'll cry like I did but they were tears of joy bc behind the spicy heat is a one way ticket to flavortown. Yeah, that's right pack your bags, tell the kids they are going to Disneyland because this place is like a vacation for your taste buds. Sometimes I don't even eat inside, I'll order to go and demolish a couple portions of wings in the privacy of me humble abode. That's right this place is great for takeout. Don't even think twice, Don't even finish reading this, there's no point. You're going to Output and you're going to love it. If you don't, then your expectations are too high, and maybe that will prevent you from actually enjoying the most bomb meal that you are stopping yourself from loving this place. Great service too, it's usually popping so grab a beer and get ready for a oneway ticket to flavortown.

*** Taste of Chicago Review ***

My fianc tried Output's wings at The Taste of Chicago, and I had to laugh when I overheard the people next to us: "Jumbo wings? Jumbo my ass!" Yeah, they didn't exactly live up to their name in size, and my fianc said he wasn't crazy about the wings themselves. But their "high output" hot sauce? Spicy, spicy heaven-send. Spicy food is his jam, and I can count on one hand the times I've seen him cry from eating spicy food. Output's extra spicy sauce had tears rolling down his cheeks like a baby. His nose was running and his lips were tingling for a good 15 minutes after. And man oh man, was he happy.

If you're into spicy food or spicy wings, don't hesitate to check this place out! I don't know if it's worth a detour, but if you're nearby, it's a darn good spot for tear-worthy chicken wings.

Great wings at this Joint, boneless wings were good. Next time I go I'll have the bone in wings.

My Favorite wing place! If I lived closer I would enjoy them more often! My favorite wings are the Mango Ghost Pepper!

I love everything about this place. The food is amazing and fresh. Best wings I've had in my entire and the buffalo shrimp is to die for!!! Omg yassss

I had a great time here. This was just a good ol' sports bar with great food. Busy as all hell but be patient the staff is more than aware you are there and they will make sure you get your good service. Made me feel like I've been coming here my entire life. THOSE WINGS THO! Man I had original hot with ranch and garlic fries (with fresh garlic) I'm in love! The game was on and everything!

Great sports bar and a fantastic place for wings and drinks . My favorite is the lemon pepper wings and the sweet potato fries . Also has The perfect Michelada . When I'm in Chicago this is a place to visit . Check out the daily specials

I love this place! great food and drinks, I come here every thursday with my grandma

The service is off ish once in a while (better play it safe and sit at the bar), but I always find myself coming back. It's laid back, friendly, has the hands-down best micheladas in the city, and award winning wings. My other favorites are the loaded tater tots (w/ cheese, sour cream, and scallions).

Nothing to complain about. Food was not phenomenal, but it wasn't bad either. Like the choice of grilled wings. Club sandwich was good and my husband loved his Michelada.

Dined here during the NCAA Loyola tournament games. Great place to dine, hang with friends, and watch a sporting event. The Sweetness #34 wing platter is the BOMB! Excellent tasting wings and great service as well. I look forward to experiencing their different entrees.

The back room is for private parties which can seat many. Great service no matter where you are seated.

USED TO BE MY FAVORITE WINGS...What happened?! The past few times I've gone, the wings were not cooked properly compared to the many of the times before. Did you change fryers? Did you change cooks? Do you not check your temperatures anymore?

Whatever it is, please go back to what made you successful and award winning. I didn't mind waiting a long time for perfect chicken wings. Now, the wings are forgettable, and that hurts my heart.

The Micheladas are still gold, but I want the old wings back...STAT. No shortcuts.

BEST WINGS EVER HANDS DOWN!!! Great service, slightly long wait for food. Parking is very inconvenient

The wings used to be really good here, they taste frozen now.

I usually get the Lemon pepper wings but this time around I couldn't even taste the Lemon pepper.

I wish their app online ordering would let me pick different sauces rather than just one. I hope they go back to their regular chicken.

The fries are alright, could be better

Awesome staff, the wings??? The wing are phenomenal!!!!! Love the fact they deliver to near by locations. Must have tater tots!

Output is my favorite place to watch football or basketball in Chicago due to the bar food and cheap drinks. Wings, burgers, the high output chicken sandwich, fried pickles, chili, and sweet potato fries have all hit the spot during previous visits. They always have cold beer on draft and generally friendly / quick service. Food and drinks are affordable, and there's always a good crowd.

The five stars are for the wings, they are incredible. Not amazing service, but that wasn't my expectation. Come here for the wings.

Great wings. Don't forget to get the "output fries" with your favorite sauce (mine is chipotle ranch)!

The wings at Output are so good I'm concerned they will drive up the property value of the neighborhood. The staff is incredible, the crowd is unbelievably friendly, and the rest of the menu (aside from the wings) is so good they could genuinely stop selling wings and I would still go.

As a life-long Chicagoan, I know there are plenty of great neighborhood bars that do exactly what Output does. Output is the only bar that I encourage people to travel across the city to visit due simply to the fact that it is the perfect combination of incredibly delicious food and wonderfully kind people. You simply can't do better than the Output Lounge.

If you're drinking and eating anywhere else on a Sunday, you are making a mistake.

Edit: I JUST SAW THIS PLACE IS 3 AND 1/2 STARS?!?! You people are crazy. The worst experience I've had at this place is a solid 4 stars. The other 99 times it's been 5 stars or better. Get the wings, drink a Miller Lite, and quit being soft. Anyone who prefers Buff Joes should just move to Wisconsin.

They're wings are good. Can't Compared to any around the area. I don't eat inside so I can't tell you about the service.

Highly recommend this drink.
High Output Michelada
Super Spicy Hot Bloody Mary topped with a load mini burger, pickle on top of burger and a buffalo chicken flat on top. Delicious tasty Mini burger has output sauce, a slice of a jalapeo pepper, pepper jack cheese , lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion.
Sooo good!! I requested no Tabasco sauce in my drink my second time there. Still spicy but not flaming hot! Only $12. Definitely going back!!

This place is awesome!!!! Great service, good music, and variety of drinks!!! Food is astounding!!!

The best sports bar in chicago. The fire wings are out of this world. The best spicy wings I have ever had. There is no better place to go get wings and watch sports. Customer service is also superb. Anyone with common sense will give output 5 stars!!

A couple years later and this place maintains its 5 stars with me! You can't go wrong with the wings. I believe they win some wing contest every year. GO!!!

They have the best wings in the Chicago area!! I always get the traditional hot wings with the loaded tater tots. Their mixed drinks are the also really food. People there are great!

Now that we are somewhat regulars here, we have officially declared that the Output Lounge & Sports Bar will fondly be referred to as "The Lounge".

Edwin, our rockstar server IS THE BEST! I thought he owned the place since he is so dedicated. When we walk in, he gives us a bro hug and remembers what we always order for our first round.

I would say that the wings here are the in top 2 in the city. Available in 7 flavors I think. And you can mix up the flavors if you want! So if you order 20 wings, you can get 5 Buffalo, 10 lemon pepper, and chipotle bbq. Or whatever. Edwin always encourages us to mix 'em up if we can't decide!

Do yourself a favor and go to The Lounge.

This is an amazing bar. The Lounge has my favorite wings in the city, the best staff, a great atmosphere, and the perfect Blackhawks/Bulls pregame spot!

Love coming for the wings and drinks ! This spot makes me feel right at home ! The owner is really cool and makes sure we are well taken care of! Anyone that wants good wings with a drink this is the place to be! Also went to a birthday party there with some friend and the service was amazing! And it was a lot of us!

Best wings in Chicago! The bar is also really cool- high end and low key at the same time. If you have a large group, ask them if you can sit in the private vip area

Ok you will not find a better place to eat some lunch get some.sports and pay about $15 bucks for an awesome lunch.
The wings are a must and the sweet potato fries are a must have.
The crow will feed 5 Construction guys easily.
I give this place 4.5 hardhats.
Parking is a little tough.

Favorite place for wings and beer ! Good place to watch a game and enjoy some drinks. I always recommend it to my friends and family !

Pretty solid bar food! I came here for a paint night on a Saturday afternoon. The only people at the bar were there either for a football draft which was going on in a closed off room or the paint night I was attending.

We were pretty hungry when we arrived so we ordered a wrap, wings, and a salad. The food took longer than expected to come out (or maybe it felt that way since we were pretty hungry).

The Food:
- Meditteranean Salad: I appreciated that the dressing didn't taste like a bottled dressing that you would typically get at a bar. The potion was huge for the amount I paid and there was a whole grilled chicken breast ontop. The chicken was pretty juicy and not dried out.
- Wings: Wings were spot on! We only wound up eating about four of them since our entrees were so large and we were stuffed.

Overall this is a solid laid-back bar with some solid bar food options. The portions are huge so I'd only recomend ordering appetizers if you have more than three people!

Nice atmosphere very good service. Food is quite good too. Staff is friendly making you feel as part of the regulars. Even if it is your first time

This sports bar for a fact has the best wings in all Chicago .These are authentic wings . 5 stars all around . Friendly service too.

I've visited this location for the second time already and I have been pleased with the food and service every time! My wife and I are wing lovers and if we can settle for a good wing spot this is the place! Fairly priced and delicious food and friendly staff! Try this place out!

The wings were amazing!! The inside had a good number of tvs perfect for watching the game and I loved the 35 cent wing special they have on Monday. You can get the wings in increments of 10 and you can choose more than one sauce (increments of five). I had the mild and the garlic BBQ which were both great. The wings were perfectly crispy and had a good amount of sauce! I didn't try the fries so I can't comment. The service was good and attentive as well. If I had to nitpick at all I would say the bleu cheese needs some work- didn't have that bite and was kind of bland. Otherwise, I'm definitely coming back for those wings.

While these wings are fourth best behind Bird's Nest, Jake Melnicks and Buffalo Joe's, they are damn good and the awesome bartenders and patrons here make this a solid 5-star spot.

$5 house margaritas rimmed with Taijin (Latin American spice blend) Wednesday nights are potent and tasty, and mixed nicely by excellent bartender Leah.

Wings are $11 for 10 and you can try two sauces which is nice. I got mango ghost pepper. Good heat, very tasty! "Fire" sounds like it should be buffalo to me but it's a zingy lemon pepper. I wasn't too fond of these as their tanginess bordered on sour. They've got a lot of other bomb flavors though which I'll be back for soon. Another patron let me try his fried shrimp with spicy sweet and sour and they were amazing. Patrons loved the wings here and had their opinions on grilled vs fried, sauce vs sauce. A friendly lot!

$11 10 wings with fries and soft drink lunch special I'll be back for, $5 off $25 Yelp check-in bonus, good classic hip hop and Latin jams, nice beer selection.

A true 5-star bar!

Absolutely the best burger and salad combo I have ever tasted! Since I started a healthy diet, I did the grilled chicken burger/sandwich with jalapeos, avocado and usual toppings. Jalapeos were fresh vs canned and just the right amount to my spicy liking. The side salad was a lot better than what I had expected! Normally side salads are boring and mostly leaves, but this one had it all including my favorite olives! The service was great, Manny is very attentive and helpful!

The food is great (parmesan fries!!), especially the wings! If you are looking for a place to watch the game or just to hangout, Output Lounge is the place to go!

I was told about their great wings by a friend. I love lemon pepper wings and these are the best I've had.

Output is currently our new favorite bar. There are no hipsters selling overpriced drinks while they wear their sister's jeans. It's what a bar should be. Great service and insanely delicious food. It's casual and every customer is just the nicest!

Their fried pickles are literally what dreams are made of. Order them, don't question it. Also their loaded tots, you cannot go wrong.

When you order wings, ask for them double fried. So crunchy. So juicy. It'll knock your socks off.

I always get the lemon pepper wings and everyone always kills those first. Very light and fresh without weighing you down. Order them, they will be gone before any other flavor!

Best wings in town. I recommend the sweet and spicy + the lemon pepper.

The service here is consistently poor. So much so that we no longer want to go there. We've switched to pickup only.

Wish they'd step it up on the service front, they do have the best wings around.

Awesome place to watch sports, while grabbing a tasty bite to eat. I watched the Bulls and the hawks during the playoffs and had a great time. The wings were fantastic and the beer selection was top notch. I'm glad I found this great spot. I would highly recommend.

I had heard about this lounge from friends and finally had the chance to go there on May 5th. I really liked the place and have recommended it to family and friends. Good beer selection. The wings are awesome. If you like them extra hot, ask for the real hot sauce on the side. I was glad that I tried it. It has a great "smoky" flavor but it also has a real "kick". I cant wait until they open the outdoor patio. We will be back soon.

This place really is the best of both worlds. Legitimate sports bar in the front(unlike like most "sports bars", the owners here know sports...you'll never have to go through the hassle of going through the wait staff to turn off Wheel Of Fortune and turn on the Bulls, Cubs, Sox, Hawks, playoffs, etc) and a back room lounge and dance floor with just the right vibe. The weather we've had hasn't allowed me an official trip to the beer garden, and there's also a private booth area. Best bar wings in the city ? That's a big boast, but the homemade sauces prove this to be true...

It's very clear from reading everyone else's reviews that I need to order the wings, but tonight was all about the burger experience that Output provided.

Not feeling all that great tonight so I nixed the idea of baking the chicken in my freezer and developed a crazy craving for a burger! I jumped on GrubHub and saw that Output had great reviews, no delivery minimum ($2.75) and that they were close to home. Their choice of burger varieties was awesome and it was hard to choose, but I finally settled on the Bacon Blue Burger (blue cheese, peppered bacon, crispy onions, & green chili mayo). The order also came with a choice of side so I chose fries....and after reading the reviews, added garlic & parmesan :)

I placed my order at 6:45 and received an estimate from GrubHub for 7:38 so you can guess how surprised I was when the delivery driver called me at 7:10 to let me know he was downstairs. He was extremely nice and I made sure to add an additional cash tip on to the tip that I had already provided ahead of time on my card. I noticed 2 trays, but just figured 1 was condiments. When I opened up everything, I realized that their version of "fries on the side," meant "big ass order of fries." I checked the receipt to make sure and they were the side order and sure enough they were and they were made just right--with no additional charge for my G+P add-on!

The burger was cooked well, bun was toasted perfectly and although it was delivery, they laid it out gourmet-style (in the styrofoam container). I LOVED the taste and really enjoyed their green chili mayo sauce and the fact that there was so much for $8.99. I only write reviews when I feel it's needed and after their superior all around service--it was needed! I definitely recommend this place!!! ...And I'll be back soon to review the wings

I read some negative reviews about this place but decided to check it out and judge for myself. I'd never been here but decided to take a chance and book my daughters 21st birthday party anyway from the pics I saw online.
My fiance and I were catered to upon arrival by several servers and the bartender Jacki. We ordered wings and burgers * which by the way were deelicious. Our server checked on our table several times which we were very pleased.
My only complaint is there were live(rap) performances which we were unaware of that went on for about an hour and a half. Our issue with that was we were ready to hear some house music and spend the night dancing.
We loved that the DJ and the performers showed much love to my daughter and helped make her night special with all the Birthday shout outs.
We will most def be back to party with you.

Awesome place to have a few cocktails and the best wings around. If, you want to watch your favorite Chicago team play.....Output Lounge has plenty of screen tv's all over for you to watch from any angle. Parking lot is small.

Wings wing wings!!! The sweet and spicy are my favorites. The mac and cheese is good too, And that burger with the pulled pork on it is to DIE for!

This review is for a place that seriously knocked it out of the park this weekend for me and my group of 15-20 for my boyfriend's birthday this past weekend.

Having worked in the industry and trying so many different 'sports bars' over the years in Chicago, I have to say hands down this was the best experience I have ever had in that type of setting.

So what made it so perfect?

Scheduling
I called the restaurant, told them what I was looking to do (reserve tables around 9:30PM for a group of 15-25) and was hoping I could bring some cupcakes or dessert in. The person who took my reservation was super accommodating and said that wouldn't be a problem.

Arrival
I got to Output with two other guests and checked in at the bar they then directed us to our 'party room' and I was introduced to our two servers Edwin and Melanie. Right away I felt really comfortable they made a point to learn my name and we talked about how we wanted the night to go from separate checks to people ordering on their own they were fine with all my nuanced requests. I mentioned that I brought a cake and wanted to decorate the tables a little bit with candies and little party favors and they were totally cool with that. I noticed there was a spill in the corner from a party before ours and they were prompt to clean it up.

Space
We were given the back room to the right of the bar near the kitchen which easily accommodated our group of 20 throughout the night. Tables were long with comfortable couch seating and there were 4-5 high tops along the wall. There was a single jumbo screen playing various games throughout the night. The room was a little warm (due to the crazy warm Chicago weather Easter weekend) and they brought in a fan that really helped with circulating the air. I was nervous that being so close to the kitchen and where they closed out tabs might be distracting or in the way of my group but it was totally fine.

Service
I have nothing but positive reviews for Edwin and Melanie our servers. Despite having tables throughout the rest of the restaurant they were on top of our party always coming through to offer us drinks and get more food. Since people arrived at various times orders were pretty scattered and there never seemed to be a problem with getting anything we needed promptly. Many people ordered wings and tater tots and everyone seemed to love the different sauces and quality of the food. I personally had the boneless Jim Beam BBQ and Medium wings along with some mozzarella sticks and they were awesome. Our server recommended Sweetwater Beer (a little lighter then Green Line) and I happily stuck to that all night. When it was time to cut the cake, Melanie brought it out from the fridge for me, with plates and a knife and a borrowed lighter from one of the cooks, thanks! Our server Melanie even let us use our phone to connect to the Bluetooth speaker to play our own music later in the night which was a great touch, the birthday boy was very happy to be able to blast some of his favorite songs.

Standout Moments
The bouncer/security staying with my sister and I as she waited for an Uber to head home. It was nice that he kept checking on us to make sure we were ok.

The staff person who came in (didn't catch his name) to ask if anyone from our party had a jeep with their top open right before it was about to start pouring rain. We did, and our guest was able to get outside and close it up before the storm hit.

And Edwin coming around at the end of the night to give everyone water before we left, no hangovers on Sunday!

I cannot say enough good things about Output I really feel like they went above and beyond the expectations I had going into the night and we all had such a great night.
Thank you again for everything!!

The Best Bar in town with the Best Wings in town. I liked the atmosphere and their food selection is Awesome. The owner is great and makes sure everything is to your liking. I would recommend Output to anyone looking for the Best wings and great atmosphere. Go Fighting Illini

Great service! Great food! Amazing ambiance. The best wings in Chicago(boneless or bone). I personally love the sweet and spicy or jim beam honey bbq. Sundays from 11-2pm 9.99 steak,eggs and potatoes. $5 micheladas(all day). I have tried michi from all over Chicago and here at Output they make the best... especially ADRAIN. Adrian is an amazing bartender very friendly and attentive. Call ahead if your with a big group. Literally 5min from united center. Lots and lots of tv's...

I use yelp all the time to find restaurants and I might have left one review before this one . But this sports bar for a fact has the best wings in all Chicago .These are authentic wings . 5 stars all around . Friendly service too.

35 cent wings on mondays are a real deal! They have a delicious mango ghost pepper sauce that is flavorful and enough heat to satisfy without overwhelming. Wings are not the biggest but they have a perfect crunch and meat ratio.

The roasted garlic bbq and sweet n spicy wings are also mouthwatering. We tried the output wings which are by far the spiciest, I could only handle one but the bf ate 4.

Service is friendly albeit shorthanded. We were well accommodated despite not being regulars. Beer selection is standard with craft options in cans. They have a pool table and seem very family friendly.

We'll definitely be back for the award winning wings!

It is definitely worth the visit. You have to have realistic expectations when coming here.

1) This is a local bar
2) Bar= Chillax and having a good with friends/ significant other (if you are in a hurry or need to be somewhere in like 1 hr, like all the other reviews they are very laid back therefore may not be on top of getting you in and out)
3) Food is not bar food but decent dinner quality
4) Affordable
5) Waitstaff is friendly
6) Drink specials are great! Try the lemon martini

Overall its a nice unpretentious bar to go back to again and again.

If you love wings, this is your JAM. The wings are killer and the loaded tots will blow your mind. Favorite wing spot in Chicago.

There's always a friendly crowd here! They have food and drink specials at great values. Some of the best wings and plenty of different sauces to choose from. I don't recommend the onion rings as they are doughy and soggy. Service is nice but can get spotty when packed since they usually are on a lean crew.

The bartenders are great. The service is great and everyone makes you feel like home. The boneless wings are awesome. I will definitely return.

Not sure what the other reviews are taking about. This place is great. Low key atmosphere. Service is good. Food portions and quality are way above what you'd expect for a regular bar. Great vibe during sports games also -- plenty of TVs to watch the games on.

Quality place to watch sports! Sound system great! Dj on certain night s. Wings are award winning and ribs delicious! After work crowd fun to be around. Place is very clean many of the menu items are delicious experiment you will be surprised. plenty of free street parking.

WINGS ARE THE BEST! Bartender Joel & Superwaiter Edwin are always on point...living 30+miles away from this spot its always worth the trip...Steak Sandwicha premium choice of Beers...but the WINGS are

Bomb Wings and tots!

I almost hurt myself trying to eat all the food we ordered. We had the spicy BBQ and Hot wings with tatortots. Dipping sauce came with our wings, ranch I think. However, we didn't dip anything. The wings and tots were good by themselves. I was also surprised to find, with delivery the food was not all soggy when it arrived. Everything was still on the crispy side. I heard Output did great things with wings, through a meetup group. Now I know they have bomb wings and will definitely stop in with friends.

I had a wonderful experience last weekend at Output Bar & Grill. I showed up with a fairly large group and the staff sat us right away in our own private space. Our waiter Edwin was extremely friendly and accommodating seeing as more of our friends showed up later. To top it off the chicken in the lemon pepper sauce was delicious! Prices were great, service was great, and food was exactly what bar food should be. Will most definitely be recommending to my friends!

Great neighborhood bar. The beer selection is awesome, the wings are some of the best in the city.

I love the boneless wings. ! Very delicious. ! Awesome place!! Great staff!! Highly recommended! !!

Always wonderful. Pleasant and friendly staff, cozy and comfortable location. Clean restrooms! Great food.

Loaded tots and wings are very good.. also good place to watch sports...

Quality place to watch sports! Sound system great! Wings are award winning and ribs delicious! After work crowd fun to be around.

Good drink prices.

The wings are EEEEVERYTHING!!!

We live just down the street in the West Town neighborhood, and eat/order out from here all the time. We have had nothing but excellent experiences with not only the food and drinks from Output, but more importantly the staff. Everyone has always been so incredibly friendly and so kind, I don't have anything other than the highest regards to say about them. The wings from Output are our absolute favorite in the entire city of Chicago. We have introduced our friends to the wings, foods and atmosphere at Output, and now they cannot get enough of it! They want to watch all the sports games there. We are so lucky to have such an awesome spot so close to our home.

Excellent wings, excellent burger, excellent tortilla soup. One of the better non chain sports bars I've been to. Would definitely return next trip to Chicago.

Quality place to watch sports! Sound system great! Dj on certain night s. Wings are award winning and ribs delicious! After work crowd fun to be around.

Great place very relaxing n great food

They were VERY POLITE AND SERVICES WAS GREAT

The people that work their are excellent people

Great spot !!!! Been coming here for years .... Clean friendly bar . Food is reasonably priced . My personal favorite boneless wings & the garlic fries

Best wings in Chicago.. and the owner is just the best host..

Great wings and the bartender Marina, she is very attentive and makes sure you feel welcomed. I got to Output just when the kitchen literary was closing, we still got served food.

Awesome wings! Awesome drinks!

hands down best wings around and garlic fries!!! granted the neighborhood isnt so fancy but totally worth it!

By far the best wings I ever had! The garlic parmesian fries were amazing! The drinks were good... I had an apple martini and it was perfect! Great place to eat and drink! Plus the waiter was super nice and helpful with suggesting which flavors to pick for our wings!

The wings as so good. I cant get enough. Service is great. Love the atmosphere, good place to go when you want something to fill you up.

Casual dive bar with fried menu options and good wings.

Stopped in for a beer, decided to have 3 all pastor tacos, spicy pork, and they were awesome. I could barely eat 3. Awesome food.

Omg best food ever! Welcoming service. Joel and Magic were the bomb! So cool. I had the smoked chicken wrap very decent sided portion with the side salad AMAZIIIIING! I will be back and wig my friends!

The wings are amazing, especially their Output sauce!! I love going to Output on Saturday because they have a DJ playing different type of music. The drinks are great!! It's a great place to hangout and enjoy the food!

For those who complained on how busy it is. What do you expect from a bar popular bar especially during game season!

I've said it before and I will say it again! This is THE BEST place to go for Wings. Apps. Sandwiches . Service! my favorite neighborhood spot! I will miss it when I move!

Absolutely amazing wings!!! Hands down favorite place to go!!!! Great beer selection always a good time when I go!!!

This place is awesome! We were looking for a Sunday lunch place in walking distance of our Airbnb. Across the street was packed so we came here. Our hosts told us upon arrival that these guys had the best wings in Chicago. They weren't lying! We had te sweet and spicy wings with some cheese fries, and a few drinks more than we care to admit. Bartenders were all super friendly, and the customers are very kind as well. If we don't make it back here before our trip ends, we will for SURE be back when we come back to the Chi!

Great place with great vibes and great people! The food is just simply superb and ask for AMY to make excellent drinks. The other bartenders are great too, but Amy will take care of Ya for sure.

ok, let me start off by saying I not a big fan of trying new things but when my husband suggested this place up north I decided to give it a try and LET ME TELL U...! It was worth the 30min drive. JOEL is the TRUE DEFINITION of what you call a great bartender. He was very attentive and super nice! this type of service makes you want to keep coming back! The food was AMAZING! lemon pepper wings were our favorite. THANKS JOEL WAS BEING SO BOMB LAST NIGHT!! I'LL DEF BE BACK SOON:)

Great place to watch your chicago sports games, lemon pepper wings are amazing, JOEL the bartender is the best n very attentive and he went out of his way to send another employee to go get wild blue beer for my wife cuz they're were out, chicken quesadillas were very good wit great flavor and I will definitely come back to this place.

I been to a lot of spot bars to watch the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs play. But out of all the place's I been to with family and friends, Output is the best place to watch My favorite teams play to ball.They have the best service and wings in town. I would recommend Output to everyone and anyone to have some good food and beverages. Don't take my work for it, stop in and see for yourselves.

Forget buffalo wild wings forget wing stop this place has THE BEST WINGS IN CHICAGO!!!

Better half wanted to go here for wings and I can safely say it was a pleasant surprise. The wings were big, hot, & crispy!

First time i came to place and loved it. The area i wasnt really a fan off . Ha well then again im a big scsry cat. The wings here are delicious ! Just be aware it gets crowded in here so there might be a wait. Once you done eating go shake it off on the dance floor in the back room !

Awesome place to eat wings and have a birthday celebration The bartenders are the best

Love this spot. The lemon pepper wings are THE BEST. The bartender, Joel, was very attentive and he can make a mean cocktail!

Did someone say wings? Output has some of the best if not the best wings around Chicago. They have so many different flavors to chose from. My personal favorite are the Chipotle ranch flavored wings. The place gets packed on Saturday nights, lots of people and great music. I would recommend that anyone who likes to eat wings check this place out IMMEDIATELY. If you think buffalo wild wings have good wings....you clearly haven't been out much. Hurry up and try this place, you won't be disappointed.

Disclaimer: I've been here like 4-5 times but I've only had the wings from here. But they're really good wings! I really like the hot buffalo and the bbq ones. Nice selection of beers. Service is ok, they're not rude but not friendly either. If I could give this place 3.5 stars I would, but I'm rounding up because it's one of the few places in Chicago I can always find parking. I'm probably the worst driver and parker in Illinois, so this is important to me.

Joel is the BEST bartender EVER!

I recommend the lemon pepper wings! All the flavors are great!

Fried pickled are sandwich sliced and breaded, crispy and delicious!

I've been to this place maybe a dozen times during this past year. I must say that I'm addicted to their wings, all of them! There are so many flavors and styles to choose from. Two weeks ago I tried fried pickles something I never wanted to try and let me tell you, they were damn good.

The staff of bartenders are also great, even when they are bombarded with rowdy customers during the Cubs and Blackhawk games. The owner Eddie is so accommodating and a good guy. I travel across town to enjoy an evening with wings and Don Julio Reposado (I know I spelled it wrong) at Output.

Have come here a couple of times and my wife and I have really enjoyed ourselves. Good beer selection with decent taps. The wings are as good as advertised. Wifey got the boneless with the Roast Garlic BBQ sauce. Tasty! I got the Original Hot and they were perfect. Just spicy enough to wash down with an ice cold beer instead of the hot sauces at some places that makes your face feel like it's melting.

Overall, good prices for what you get but nothing that's going to really blow you away. Unless you love bar food as much as I do!

My girlfriend and I have been here twice because a friend of ours recommended the wings here. Well he was right and we thank him for it.

The wings are delicious here. We love how they are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, so make sure you ask for them well done when ordering.

Both times we've been here it's been on the weekend early in the afternoon. And both times our server has been Amanda, she the only server working that early here. She does a great job. She's attentive to her customers. She's friendly, fast and multi tasks around the restaurant. She not only waits on people she is also the bartender. The owners of output lounge should know they have a great hard working individual in amanda.

We not only tried the wings here both times but we also tried the cheeser's burger which was bland, the loaded macaroni which I didn't like and the sweet potato fries which we both liked but the wings, the wings are the ones that stand out here. They have many sauces to pick from but we highly recommend the sweet and spicy, its the best. Also they have great priced lunch specials so go early to take advantage of them and for the great service.

My girlfriend and I have been here twice because a friend of ours recommended the wings here. Well he was right and we thank him for it.

The wings are delicious here. We love how they are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, so make sure you ask for them well done when ordering.

Both times we've been here it's been on the weekend early in the afternoon. And both times our server has been Amanda, she the only server working that early here. She does a great job. She's attentive to her customers. She's friendly, fast and multi tasks around the restaurant. She not only waits on people she is also the bartender. The owners of output lounge should know they have a great hard working individual in amanda.

We not only tried the wings here both times but we also tried the cheeser's burger which was ok the loaded macaroni which I didn't like and the sweet potato fries which we liked but the wings, the wings are the ones that stand out here. They have many sauces to pick from but we highly recommend the sweet and spicy, its the best. Also they have great priced lunch specials so go early to take advantage of them and for the great service.

Came here last night (Saturday night), and the place was POPPIN!

In the front, it is more of like a sports bar atmosphere with some tables for eating. In the back is another bar and where all the fun happens.

I spent the whole night in the back and the music was on point! The DJ spinnin that night knew what he was doing; mixed in some old and new school hip hop and Latin music (mostly bachata, my fave!). It was a good crowd and everyone was having fun dancing. I danced so much I got blisters on my feet, no lie, blame it on the Coronas for making me dance. It is mostly a Latino crowd but that's the best kind of crowd cause they know how to get down! (and all this coming from a non-latina :P)

No minimum amount to open a tab, no cover, security and bouncers were nice. Lots of open seating in the front and back and fun crowd. And best part of all, endless amount of free street parking.

Although I got some blisters from dancing so much and now having to walk only on my heels, the night was well worth it. Will definitely be coming here again!

Ordered delivery from here and got the wings and tater tots which were absolutely delicious!!! I couldn't finish it do popped them in the oven the next day and they were still fantastic

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Where do I start? The wings are great i prefer boneless with ANY sauce, grilled is always good too. The sliders are HUGE amd tasty. They have a nice selection of beer as well. ALSO NOTE great Micheladas are made here. Then on the weekend they have a dj come in about 10pm with a bar in the back playing a great mixture of music. Staff is vwry friendly and attentive.

We came here for a painting class. This place is a little outside of the city however it's a chill bar with good food and drink specials. The service was fast and the staff was friendly! We got some shots, a bucket of beer for $14, and some yummy nachos to snack on.

Wings are fantastic. Staff is great. Also they have almost every major boxing match!

My go to spot for wings weather eat in or carry out. My favorite sauce is sweet spicy. Yum. I will travel for these wings :)

Best wings ever! I love to go there for the food. But stopped going at nights because it gets ghetto. Wings are amazing though.

We stopped in and bought a lots of wings, and they were very good. We had several flavors and they were all great. All juicy, and cooked perfectly with just the right amount of sauce. The service was good to. Attentive, but not overly attentive.

I live in the northern part of Ukrainian Village and hadn't really heard of Output until I had their wings at a catered beer tasting at Ukrainian Cultural Center. So glad I did, because they are right up there for best wings in the hood with the Fifty/50.

I finally got to the bar a few weeks back, enjoying too many wings and their slider appetizer. The food is some of the best in the area if wings, beer, & sports are up your alley! Fresher than most bars around and a family run operation - the best way to run a business. Decent beer selection and they always have a restaurant.com voucher option which makes it even more affordable than it already is!

The only slight complaint would be about the uneven service. Our server was friendly and upbeat, but was often absent despite pending drink orders and the bar not being all that crowded. I also wasn't exactly sure who was bartending, as people I thought were patrons kept popping up being the bar? Our server was also back there at certain points. Not the most professional way to run things.

Best wings in the area by far. Great scene, friendly faces, 5 min from the United Center. Perfect for a post game meal.

I ordered for delivery....it came quick, it was delicious and omg the tater tots

I knew we were going to kick ourselves for not trying Output sooner! I've lived in the neighborhood for 12 years. I've seen this place go through a few changes, but it seems as though its been The Output for awhile now. That says something.
So we came in on Sat afternoon to watch college football. The staff and the other patrons couldn't have been nicer! We had 1 waitress for awhile and she was very attentive for all of the tables. I was exhausted just watching her. And the manager made an effort to pitch in and make sure the TVs were tuned to everyone's game. Very accommodating.
There's a nice big list of beers, specials, and the do cocktails. I usually just go for 2 ingredient cocktails in a towny bar but I could see others requesting fancy drinks, and the bartender (and maybe the owner) was mixing things up for people to try.
We were also excited to see a lot of options on the menu. There were a lot of things on there that said homemade that are usually not in most bars. I conservatively ordered a grilled cheese w/ tater tots. I figured if they can make something simple delicious then they're golden. And they did! It was the kind of grilled cheese that you want when you need comforting. And the tots were good too! My boyfriend got the bacon burger. He also didn't want to go crazy on the first try. He loved it. He could tell that they make the burgers there. And the fries were great! Skins on! We also had to test out the fried pickles. These were hand dipped in their own batter. They're the big sandwich pickles which I've never seen done before.
And now I'm kicking myself. I'll be back to make up for lost time.

The wings were simply amazing, as were the loaded tater tots and onion rings. I don't think i've ever had wings this good anywhere. I would give it five stars, but the service was subpar. Waitress forgot to put my burger and tater tots order in and messed up our order of loaded fries with loaded tater tots. Nothing major, but rather simple. Go there for the wings, but not really the ambiance. Also, don't expect to hit up any neighboring bars cuz the closes thing is Grand Bar a few blocks.

MUST TRY THEIR WINGS!!! Went with a group and we tried two 50pc wing orders  (roasted garlic bbq, buffalo, sweet & spicy) with the garlic parmesan fries! Those are the BEST!!!! The onion rings were decent but not great! Mozzarella sticks and Loaded Macaroni were great!!!  We had great service and would definitely return again!!!!

Them wings tho. On point. Their sandwiches and burgers not so much. The chicken sandwich saltier than a bukkake session. Might've been just a bad day by the cook the burger was alright not pulsing with flavor.  One thing it's best to eat it while fresh. I ordered it online which btw the yelp app does a fabulous job assisting me in that order but drove across the city before I can eat it like I was fresh out of prison so that could've added to the meal being lackadaisical. But overall really good place for eats.

the place is close to my airbnb spot so despite the 3-star rating me & a pal decided to give a shot; I'm glad we did!

we sat at the bar where Gabby took good care of us. we had some seriously delicious wings, the best I've had in yeeeears! I had a delicious turkey burger with tater tots that I declared were too many then promptly ate nearly all of them. my pal had the Texas BBQ burger that he devoured, too. we were masters of the clean plate club.

my only complaint is they were out of no less than 4 beers I was interested in. but that's not even a bad thing b/c I have now discovered Lagunitas Little Sump'n due to their dwindling stock. that's a right tasty brew!

total for 3 beers, 10 wings & aforementioned burgers was like $47.00, that alone would bring me back. Can't remember the last time I've paid $5 for a beer, that's practically unheard of in the LA area.

if I lived around here I would visit again.

Great wings!! And wonderful staff!! Fried pickles on point and cheese fries where fire!!!!

The wings were simply amazing, as were the loaded tater tots and onion rings. I don't think i've ever had wings this good anywhere. I would give it five stars, but the service was subpar. Waitress forgot to put my burger and tater tots order in and messed up our order of loaded fries with loaded tater tots. Nothing major, but rather simple. Go there for the wings, but not really the ambiance. Also, don't expect to hit up any neighboring bars cuz the closes thing is Grand Bar a few blocks.

It's a great place to hang out whether with a few friends or many or just to hang out by your lonesome to kill time.  I would call it a great neighborhood place where I feel comfortable. Food is medium to above what one would expect in a bar atmosphere. I do believe they put effort in both their food and drinks and much thought into menu.  What I really want though is a delicious hand pattied burger and would give five stars just for that. Also, if Mt. Gay was in the mix for rum and coke ....a most definate plus rating. Otherwise, they have a very a good selection and make their own mixed cocktails.  Service has been great. Friendly and attentive.  I've been here several times just recently and will go again willingly.

Great wings! If your in the mood for wings and beer go here you will not be disappointed. Also the staff is very nice and attentive and at night it turns into a club with a dj in the back. Also a great place to watch ppv fights.

I came here over the Memorial Day for the first time and overall experience was good.  Wings and tater-tots are the Shiznit!!!

I came here with a group of friends and the guy helping us was very accommodating.  He moved tables around and chairs over peoples heads to make sure that eight of us were comfortable.  Their menu is decent but what you would normally find at other local bars.  

I had their wings and tater-tots and was very pleased!  It was also fun hanging around to watch the hawks beat up on the ducks (duck hunting season has begun lol).  I'm not much of a fan for craft brews but I believe I noticed that they had a good selection.  I ended up having three 312's, two strong well drinks and my food which came out to be around $25 (not including tip).  I can say that I would come again.

On another note, their back room turns into a semi-night club/dance area on weekends.  They have their own DJ and you do get a good mix of people.  I stepped in the back and seemed crowded but also because there is a bar there too.  Not my thing but if you're into late night dancing this could be a good spot for you!

Wepa

This place was on POINT! Dogfish head Namaste was flowin, wings were the right price, pool table was on a stage? What? Yeah. But the service was great, I didn't catch the bald gentlemen's name serving me but he was super nice. And he hit me with a lot of good insights.

The Habenero wings are CRAZY SPICY! Do not attempt unless you are a pro. I almost had to go home and suck on a towel after I ate them. Place was packed for the Bulls vs. Bucks, the menu is pretty big and so is the beer / drinks list.

They have a super secret menu item, skillet cookie with ice cream on top, but watch your skin on the skillet, its hot bro.

I like this place, i will be back.

EAT HERE! Great selection, portions, value, quality and service. Odds are you will like it and recommend it highly to others. I would not hesitate to suggest Output to anyone. Our group of 5 had wings, burgers, salad, or chicken wrap with various sides and everyone raved about their choice. Very down-to-earth wait staff and clientele suited me just fine.

Best place to eat in Chicago Wing are the Best Wepa!!!!!!

Great food and can't beat the atmosphere

I'm so confident that you will go here and love their High Output sauce, Loaded Macaroni, and beer selection that I am not even going to leave a review. I'm just going to leave Samuel L. Jackson's pre-death speech from Deep Blue Sea. Enjoy!

"Enough! That's enough now, from all of you! You think water's fast? You should see ice. It moves like it has a mind. Like it knows it killed the world once and got a taste for murder. When the avalanche came, it took us a week to climb out. And somewhere we lost hope. Now, I don't know exactly when we turned on each other, I just know that seven of us survived the slide... and only five made it out. Now we took an oath, that I'm breaking now... Swore that we'd say it was the snow that killed the other two, but it wasn't. Nature can be lethal but it doesn't hold a candle to man. Now you've seen how bad things can get and how quick it can get that way. Well, they can get a whole lot worse. So, we're not gonna fight anymore!!! We're going to pull together and find a way to get out of here! First we're going to seal off this" - SHARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

love this place

The wings are incredible! The beer is reasonably priced. I just moved right next door and frequent the bar on a regular basis. The staff is accomadating when it comes to watching games as long as the Blackhawks and Bulls aren't on. I've been able to watch my college basketball team at the Output each time i've gone there. My only complaint is that the service is inconsistent at best. If you're a patient person, you'll have a good time.

Mondays .35 wings so good. Cheese fries OMG I'm addicted. Great spot friendly staff. I'm a fan.

Fav sauce sweet and spicy

I'm a wing snob. These are damn fine!  Seriously. Order the sweet & spicy.

Wings are amazing

Awesome place to have a few cocktails and the best wings around. If, you want to watch your favorite Chicago team play.....Output Lounge has plenty of screen tv's all over for you to watch from any ankle. Parking lot is small.

The food is awesome!!! Lots of places claim to have the best wings in town but this place is the only place where everyone that tastes them confirms it. I have had several items from their abundant menu and all of them are addictive. The staff is friendly and professional (in a fun way).
Management makes it a point to cater to the needs of all of the customers and at times have been know to roll up their sleeves and help out at the tables. Just recently I placed a large order to be picked up for a holiday party. Unfortunately they gave me the wrong order when I picked it up. I didn't have to wait until I got home to see that the order wasn't mine. Instead, they called me and arranged to have the correct order delivered to where I was. This may not seem like much, but in a day and age where customer service is nearly extinct, it was refreshing to see that they cared enough about my business to make accommodations to get my order to me. I was entertaining guests far south and the driver got the food to me hot and before all of the guest showed up. I appreciate great customer service, great food and great fun. At Output you get it all.

BEST DELIVERY WINGS IN CHICAGO! I have ordered delivery wings from here twice and both times I was VERY impressed! Great flavor and they were cooked perfectly through.
-burgers and nachos were just mehh so stick to the amazing wings!

Some of the best wings in Chicago So juicy and I've been to a few too many places to know

Awesome wait staff at lunchtime on a busy Friday. Very friendly and happy bunch of people. And the burger special was cooked to perfection for me. Will definitely go back!

So, my husband & I went to there for a girlfriend's birthday bash!!!!! I wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by the hospitality and not to mention the unbelievable food and drinks.
I fell in love with this place and my husband who is not a "club type", if you will, loved it so much too!!!!!!  We are planning to go back hopefully for lunch and/or dinner, with friends.
I loved their Lemon Drop Martini and can't wait to return to have a couple more.
Oh, and the breaded fried mushrooms are so delicious, my husband's vegetarian so he couldn't try the mini burgers, which I loved too!!!!
The party was a blast and I danced my pants off...It is such a great place for a venue if you like to eat and dance!

Wings were good!  They offer either grilled or fried wings which is a nice option. We tried the roasted garlic, mild BBQ and the lemon flavored wings.  All were tasty. The server was friendly. The music was a bit loud and they need to upgrade the beer selection (more microbrews/craft beer) but I would go again for the food and service.

We eat at output frequently as we live only a block or two away. Their food is above average and their beer selection isn't terrible. What earns them 5 stars is their wings. Too many places in the neighborhood serve awful wings. Output stands out in this regard. Their fried mushrooms are pretty awesome too.

Wings, fried pickles, burgers, nachos..I could on and on! The food rocks at this restaurant/bar. The atomosphere is kind of dark so it makes it relaxing and low key. Lunch specials are cheap and they deliver to downtown!!! The owner rocks!

The food is amazing, especially their spicy wings and burgers!! Great place to hangout or watch some sports. The staffs and owner are very friendly!

Great food, great staff, great owner, fun place. It's in our neighborhood and we could not be happier.

Wings, wings, wings! I totally understand that Output is a sports bar and is probably a great venue to watch a variety of sporting events. However, for me, Output wins out every time in their food selection. I have never been disappointing when eating here. I'm partial to their wings, but pretty much everything is great!

The wings were simply amazing, as were the loaded tater tots and onion rings. I don't think i've ever had wings this good anywhere. I would give it five stars, but the service was subpar. Waitress forgot to put my burger and tater tots order in and messed up our order of loaded fries with loaded tater tots. Nothing major, but rather simple. Go there for the wings, but not really the ambiance. Also, don't expect to hit up any neighboring bars cuz the closes thing is Grand Bar a few blocks. • • • The wings were simply amazing, as were the loaded tater tots and onion rings. I don't think i've ever had wings this good anywhere. I would give it five stars, but the service was subpar. Waitress forgot to put my burger and tater tots order in and messed up our order of loaded fries with loaded tater tots. Nothing major, but rather simple. Go there for the wings, but not really the ambiance. Also, don't expect to hit up any neighboring bars cuz the closes thing is Grand Bar a few blocks. • • •

If your top 3 reasons for coming to Output isn't wings 3 times, I don't know what you're looking at.

I love when a girl Outputs on the first date. See what I did there?

I haven't been here enough times to experience it myself, but trusted sources tell me the service sucks. Rude and slow seems to be their mantra.

Them wings though. Did I just sound cool? Just now? Because I used "though" out of context like the kids are doing? Anyway, so far my favorite wings in the city. Even though the hottest burned my ass the next day, they were good enough that I didn't regret my decision. Wasn't impressed by the drinks however. Every beer I ordered tasted flat and stale.

Seeing as I'm a sucker for good wings, I will endure subpar service for their food.

I came here for a UYE and am glad I finally checked this place out! I was kind of skeptical as Output is kind of in a no-man's land on W Grand, but the place has it's charm.  The crowd seemed to be a blue-collar local bunch, and I wouldn't come here by myself to hang out at the bar per se.  I had a very reasonably priced mojito made with lots of lime just to my liking.  One of the food specials that night was spicy lime wings.  Grilled, spicy and full of lime flavor, these were some of the best wings I have had in all of West Town, Bucktown/ Wicker Park area.  I'm definitely coming back for more food since Output is on my route home from work.

The food is very good.  I had the turkey burger and sweet potato fries and man it was great.  The server was so patient with our group.  There were quite a few of us and she didn't bat an eye about us splitting the bill.
Drinks, I feel were mediocre but Susan said her martini was excellent and Sarah H. loved her beer.

The wings at Output are money! Really delicious! Service is not so delicious.

This past weekend, I went to Output with some Yelpy friends and had a splendid time. We had the entire patio to ourselves and the weather was absolutely perfect for chilling outside. The patio at Output may be my favorite thing about this neighborhood pub spot. I went to Output hungry for dinner and ordered myself the wings. You can get their wings boneless, grilled, or regular which is kind of cool with up to 2 sauce combos. I got the 10 pc boneless for $8.99 with Lemon Pepper and Roasted Garlic BBQ sauce. The lemon pepper seasoning was a dry wing and had intense but really good flavoring to it. I enjoyed my wet BBQ wings, as well, and could definitely get the garlic flavor in there.

On draft beer selection needs to be ever so slightly improved. Our server was rattling off Miller, Bud, Blue Moon, Stella etc...I was waiting, waiting, waiting for something decent and then bam! Not Your Father's Root Beer! Stopped her in her tracks and said Yep, that. Anyone who's ever had this knows just how dangerous it is. It tastes just like pop, they even put it on ice and serve it with a straw to mindf*** you. But watch out---it's 10%. They do have a lot of good bottles & cans of things, just that draft list needs more craft stuff on it.

I'm not entirely happy they gave me a non-itemized bill because I'd like to just make sure what I paid for is what I actually got but oh well. They participate in Spring Rewards so be sure to sign up online to get credit towards future purchases there. I really liked our server, she was very nice however...we had big issues with service. She repeatedly forgot items & had to be reminded, we'd go long periods of time with empty glasses waiting so we could order more and waited forever for our bills at the end of the night.

People get way wasted here screaming obscenities in drunken stupors left & right! Prepare yourself for a rowdy evening if you're handing at Output.

Free street parking all around is always a good thing...and a rarity in Chi Town.

Output is definitely a sports bar and the clientele is that which you'd expect in such an establishment. Their wings nearly make up for everything though. And that patio! I'm a sucker for pleasant outdoor seating. Nearly everything is forgiven if I can get a nice seat outside with a cool breeze.

It's a great sports bar. Really good food (some of the best wings you'll find anywhere) and a good beer selection. During weekend nights it has a bit of a club vibe in it (Output LOUNGE and sports bar) and that's not really my thing but if you like clubs and house music then there's no reason why you wouldn't have fun then too.

Was dying to try this place again after reading the reviews...we went for lunch during the week. Bartender/server was very nice and attentive. Burgers were awesome - a little over done but great flavor.

BEST DELIVERY WINGS IN CHICAGO! I have ordered delivery wings from here twice and both times I was VERY impressed! Great flavor and they were cooked perfectly through.

I love Output! This is a great place for food and drinks. The staff is friendly and attentive.  The manager is personable and helpful. The owner knows his clientele by name. They pour Very well and the food is    great.  At 11 am -2 pm, on weekdays, they offer a lunch special for $6.50, which includes their award winning wings or burgers, with a side and non alcoholic beverage.  You can't beat that price in Chicago!  
A MUST GO!

Went out last night , has a good time. The music was on point especially House music! The specials were really affordable and the wings "HotWings" are pretty much the best wings  I have had

I came her on a slow Wednesday night.  The atmosphere is a little dive-y and desolate but maybe when It's busier and they have music pumping and it gets livelier.  service was great and management was flexible with some coupons we were using.

We came on 4$ dollar Martini night.  Martinis were excellent!  Ordered ceviche for an appetizer.   Not bad but not something I would order again.  The wings were fantastic!  We ordered regular and grilled.  Of course the fried were much better than the grilled, but the grilled wings were tasty.  We tried a few different sauces and all were good but the Hot and sweet? was the best.  Great unique sauce.  You must order the Parmesan garlic fries.  Amazing!!  Looking forward to coming back!

Excellent food! Of course, they also have the best wings in the city! Their service has always been great, too. Idk what's up with some of these bad reviews. Definitely a place I recommend, and if possible, ask for Rebecca. She's the best waitress, ever!

This is a DELIVERY review.

It is a cheese burger Sunday at my house today an I needed it delivered. Found Outpost on Grub Hub. It was priced perfectly and had excellent turnaround, but those two qualities are not what make is so awesome. It's awesome because it's hella good.

If you need a burger delivered call Outpost.

Great burgers and Mac and cheese!!! Went on a groupon and was impressed with the food, only negative was that the waitress was also the bartender . Definitely try the bison and bleu burgers, sooo good

Great burger with sweet potatoes and pork quesadilla, love it.

The food is always good. I love to come here.

Went on Monday night before Bulls game, normal sports atmosphere and good amount of TVs, ordered "High Output" sliders and sweet potato fries, very delish, food came out at average speed, waiter was friendly! No complaints, would come by again!

I've been here multiple time and I'm always impressed with the food. Awesome wings and burgers with great beer specials. If you're in the mood for great wings this is your place.

Great food and amazing drinks! They also always have good drink specials. I've had the burger which was juicy and good! The wings were a decent size and delicious!

The best bang for your buck in ukie village ! Just leave the pretentious attitude at the door and you'll fit in well here..  The food is always spot on !The atmosphere is great ,sports on tv's, great drink specials  what more do you need?..Eddie and the staff are awesome!

I am not much of a bar person. Heck - when I was 21 and in college I brought flashcards with me to a club. Although I'm not morose, I do have a soft spot for Hemingway's "A Clean Well Lighted Place." Outpost Lounge & Sports Bar is my version of a clean, well lighted place.

First, it has ample free street parking. And by "free" I mean not metered.

Second, it has sexy and friendly employees.

Third, it's not crowded. Well, at least it wasn't crowded when I went on a Tuesday evening. I would enjoy going some evening to meet a friend for drinks after work or by myself to read my book.

Fourth, the food menu was thorough for a bar. They had several kinds of each typical bar food: various burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads and pizza. I had a Bison & the Goat burger and cheese fries. The burger totally hit the spot. The cheese fries could have been better, but they were good.

Fifth, nobody seemed to complain about their drinks. I got an Old Fashioned. I watched my hot bartender make it and noted that she made some mistakes; however, it was still tasty.

My bill at the end of the evening was $19 for my food and drink. I thought that was good. It was a cheerful and friendly clean, well lighted place.

just wanted some takeout. had the burger and it was pretty darn good.
the the bun was a little stale but other than that it was awesome.
I will have again.

Simple review: Get the f'ing wings dummy!!!!!! I eat wings at two places, here and Jake Melnick,s. The wings are amazing. I am addicted to the boneless wings with the original hot sauce. The grilled wings, not on the menu, are also spicy and fabulous. I have seen a lot of comments about the service, but like all new places, it takes time to find your stride and they are figuring it out.  It's half sports bar/half club and it works. They play a lot of house music, but I go to watch my Chicago teams, drink far too much, eat wings and stumble home. I'll be the hot guy at the bar. You may buy me a drink, but do not interrupt my wing feast. Really, if you do you have no chance.

Stopped by with my wife to have a drink and enjoy some good house music! Ended up catching some sports as well. Great vibe, place was crowded and although we didn't get to try the much talked about good food, I enjoyed the place alot. We will return!

OK, I'm an addict.  To their Chicken wings.  I dream about them.  I don't like meat on bones, and they do grilled boneless chicken wings that are to die for as I mentioned.  and will give you every dipping sauce you want.  (there are about maybe 10).  And Modelo on tap.  Granted, we are losers, and go early with our 4 y.o. daughter.  We love the outdoor patio and the side private room, which we are using for a school event.  Just a nice, fun, family friendly place.  After 9 pm , I can't really say, but we love to come here for wings and beer.   Will update more after our party.

Went on Friday during Lent and caught Bulls game. Garlic BBQ breaded shrimp was best shrimp I ever had. The output hot sauce is actually spicy (Frequent spicy eater). Service wasn't bad, server even charged my ph for me when she heard me say my ph was dying. They played Bulls game audio until mid 4th quarter.

I've been here several times to meet with friends. Great parties. Music good. Drinks good. Its never been packed unless someone is having a party. This is a very cool place to chill back and watch a game.

One of the best veggie burgers I've had in Chicago (of many).  I was expecting a frozen garden burger or something, but apparently they're made from scratch in the kitchen.  If you like it (really) hot & spicy, get the "High Output Burger" and just ask to substitute their veggie patty - it's unreal.

Went there on a monday night with a small group of friends and had a blast! They told me there was a good deal on wings on a monday and they weren't joking!

The beer selection was very impressive. Great selection of draft, import, domestic and craft beers. I had the Bear Republic Racer, which was really good.

I had wings and fries and both were really good. Someone in my group had the burger bites and said they were good too.

The waitress was very nice, manager on point and friendly crowd at the bar. I'm definitely going back next week.

sad to see all of the negative reviews. I love output!!!! the beer list is sooooooo great! i went in today and got a $2 two hearted ale they run random specials everyday and i love it! its a bar ppl, not a fancy restaurant, they have amazing burgers great sweet potato fries and just about everything in that place is homade!!! for lunch $6.95 you can get wings or burger,fries and drink !!!!!!! you cant get that anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im pretty sure its grassfed beef too. I had a bachelourette party in the back and eddie the owner gave me a great deal and everyone had a blast. We had a dedicated server and privacy for a girl time. the servers are actually very nice i dont go too often but when i do they are very friendly! I say check the daily specials and have those. also they have a lot of wing specials!!! i like the fire and garlic parmesean!!!!

So my first time coming here was to watch a fight with some friends.  The place was packed but overrall has a great atmosphere.  The food is great, I recommend the nachos, loaded with everything and to die for.  

Fast fwd to recently, I hosted a party there and have to say our hostess Crystal was AMAZING....and completely refreshing.  

I've been to this establishment a few times and each time I've been there most of the waitresses/bartenders seem to have an attitude like I'm inconveniencing them when ordering a drink.  Umm...HELLO?! Is this not your place of employment?  Seems like the only way to get any kind of service is if the patron is a male, in which case they are all over it.  

I recommend getting your drinks from Crystal, she's definitely on top of her game and very attentive.  I would give this place 5 stars but the negative attitude from some of the waitresses/bartenders prevents me...it hasn't just happened once but a couple of times.  

Overrall I'd say its a great place to watch a fight or game with some friends and hang out!

***UPDATE***
12/07/11
I gotta say the more I come here and hang out with friends the better the service gets! I had to change my rating bc I'm quite impressed with the service and acknowledgement I get when I come here! EXCELLENT is what I have to say!

Hosted an event here this past weekend Jan 19th great turn out attentive bartenders awesome food menu great drink prices the GM was very professional and attentive will most definitely throw another event here in the near future and will recommend to all my friends as a good place to go to eat relax and unwind after a long stressful work week cheers Output you all are a 5 star in my book!

Great wings for a great value! For all the haters, Stay your ass at the yuppy bars!

Good customer service, friendly atmosphere, inexpensive and great food!

I don't know why this place doesn't get higher marks.

My boyfriend and I came here for a quick dinner and our service was excellent. Anna was our server and she was attentive and consistently on point.

Its a sports bar like atmosphere and that's exactly what you should expect. Don't expect it to be fine dining - its a chill sports bar that plays some pretty good tunes with great food and great service.

The loaded Mac n cheese was amazing. (chili, cheese an sour cream.) Interesting take.

But beyond that, THE WINGS ARE AMAZING. I recommend the spicy BBQ.

Sidenote: Stray away from the shrimp. It's not terrible -  It's just overly breaded. That's not our thing.

Well definately go back!

Great wings.Generous sized. Delivery always an issue-but they always make it up to you. Good customer service! Would be a 5 star if not for the delivery mix-ups.Their burgers are also pretty good. Recommended.

So, I've had a change of heart..lol I've become a frequent visitor. It's like Cheers where everybody knows my name, not always a good thing at a bar but it works.

I have tried the wings,which were a popular item on the menu and they were delicious !  My favorite flavor was high output sauce (super hot) and roasted garlic BBQ sauce. Also, during a weak moment during my "diet", I tried a lunch special they had, 6pc. spicy bread shrimp ...My mouth is watering as I type..gross lol Breaded just right to where it crunched with every bite. Yum !

Service all around has improved and so has the crowd.

Awesome place to have a couple of drinks, well in my case, a couple of pitchers ;) and watch whatever game is on tv. Karaoke Tuesday is always fun too !

Went here one a whim...wouldn't call myself the sports' bar type at all and Output doesn't change that, but their wings are really... I mean really, good. I think they are the best I've ever had. I like that they offer breaded and grilled options because I can't eat the breading on wings BUT LOVE WINGS. that being said the grilled options are delicious. I know for fact that the spicy wing sauce - grilled wings are gluten free because the owner checked for me. They make all of their sauces also. The chicken is juicy and flavorful (maybe they soak the chicken in buttermilk?) reminding me of homemade food.

Drinks seem uninspired and beer list consists of many domestics and imports. Service was friendly. Atmosphere was sort of weird, but everyone was having a great time watching the game.

Wish they had better dessert options and some more gluten free beers. Please contact me management if you can give me an updated listing of gluten free options @Output :)