Creepies
Restaurant · West Town ·
French-ish bistro with Midwestern quirk, plates of cartoony faces
French-ish bistro with Midwestern quirk, plates of cartoony faces
"Despite its unusual name, this charming neo-bistro feels right at home on West Loop’s Restaurant Row, where David and Anna Posey weave French technique with Midwestern comfort for a menu that’s simultaneously familiar and original; it’s a great pick for date night or for enjoying refined cooking without any of the formality. "From the team behind Michelin-starred Elske, Creepies is a West Loop bistro delivering seasonal, Midwestern-influenced fare in a cozy and charming space. Chef David Posey and chef de cuisine Tayler Ploshehanski handle savory small plates and mains, turning out dishes like roasted chicken with liver and wine sauce; Parisian gnocchi; tarte flambee; and more. Anna Posey’s inventive desserts shine alongside an approachable French-heavy wine list and batch cocktails. The full package earned the restaurant a Michelin Guide recommendation in 2025." Start with the warm Brie gougères—puffy, buttery pastry balls filled with creamy cheese and coated with honey for complementary sweet and savory flavors—then share the Parisian gnocchi tucked under crisp brik pastry, its pillowy dumplings smothered in melted Swiss cheese, ham, and egg yolk for a croque-madame-like richness. Bistro staple roast chicken arrives with a sauce built from chicken liver and wine that adds depth, the skin well-rendered and every piece juicy and tender; order a side of fries cooked in clarified butter to sop up the sauce. Though alcohol is offered, there’s no dedicated bar, and solo diners may find the counter seating slightly awkward as it faces a mirrored wall; due to scarce street parking, I recommend taking a rideshare (or use the nearby Morgan or Ashland CTA stations on the Pink and Green lines)." - Jeffy Mai
"I can try Creepies in Chicago, a new French‑Midwestern bistro adding to the city's dynamic dining scene." - Arati Menon, Megan Spurrell
"The latest venture from chefs David and Anna Posey—the couple behind Elske—this Midwestern bistro opened in August with a menu of French dishes like Parisian gnocchi, roasted chicken with liver and wine sauce, and cod meunière, complemented by a French-heavy wine list and batch cocktails; it has just been added to the Michelin Guide with a “recommended” designation." - Jeffy Mai
"Just next door to Chef David and Anna Posey's Elske, I found a charming neighborhood restaurant whose name belies its character: the space channels a classic bistro with stone and wood walls lined with art, black-and-white checkered tile floors and a mix of banquettes and tables. The concise menu leans on French cooking with Midwestern flair, offering dishes like Parisian gnocchi in creamy gruyere sauce with crispy ham and a drizzle of egg yolk, or steamed halibut with sauce homard and dumplings, and it carries that simple but well-executed theme through dessert with options such as raspberry sherbet meringue cake or baguette soft serve with chocolate and brown butter crumbs." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Creepies is a tasty and whimsical good time—right down to their plates covered in cartoony shifty-eyed faces. This French-ish spot blends bistro charm with Midwestern quirk, perfect for family dinners or funky-wine nights with friends. And as the sister of the excellent West Loop restaurant, Elske, it proves that great shared plates run in the family. If Creepies' menu had a poster child, it’d be the parisian gnocchi: incredible, melty dumplings channeling the flavors of a ham, egg, and cheese sandwich. But there are many excellent dishes, like the “tavern-style” tarte flambee with savory maitake, or a juicy roast chicken swimming in a rich liver and wine sauce. Just make sure their sweet and savory brie cream puffs make it to the table—no visit to Creepies is complete without them. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - John Ringor
