Mac's Wood Grilled

Bar & grill · East Ukrainian Village

Mac's Wood Grilled

Bar & grill · East Ukrainian Village

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1801 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

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Nestled in a historic building, Mac's Wood Grilled serves up mouthwatering burgers and hearty pub fare, perfect for a casual game day with friends.  

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"An old favorite in Wicker Park, Mac’s is a strong neighborhood pub that will put on the sound for select games. Find a strong beer selection, a tasty burger, and a no-frills atmosphere that’s comfortable for staying for the first game of the day until the nightcap. Mac’s is also a rare spot in Chicago with beer from Mikkeller, a lauded brewery from Copenhagen." - Ashok Selvam

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Jennifer Winthurst

Google
I really enjoyed myself here. It has affordable prices and great food. They have Coke products. The fountain pop is $3.00. I had their mozzarella sticks and they were delicious. They had a great breading on them. Next I had a salad with grilled chicken and house made ranch. It was a huge portion and delicious. They have outdoor seating. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. I was on my lunch break so I couldn't drink, but they have a lot of beer on draft.

Michael Damato

Google
Solid neighborhood bar with typical pub faire, burgers, nachos, chili, and salads. They have a great beer selection too with lots of offerings from 3-floyds and warnings. Good amount of seating with easily viewable TVs. There's a stack of board games in the back and they regularly do things for holidays and various sporting events.

Zach Wilson

Google
Came here for some drinks and apps on a Friday night. The spinach artichoke dip was to die for!! The pita bread pairs with it perfectly and it was maybe the best spin dip I've had anywhere. The wood smoked wings were also excellent and the house buffalo sauce was well crafted! Great friendly service and drinks too. Really enjoyed this spot

Daniel Breems

Google
Popped in for a quick dinner with my daughter. It was nice and service was friendly. The booths were ripped, and the table sticky. Overall we had a fine meal.

Thadeus Maximus

Google
I have been wanting to try this place out for a while now, simply the building it is housed in has the pedigree of being the chicago brewery of Schlitz, and it does have interesting external look to it, and the interior is set up like a tavern with sport bar accents, mainly due to the number of television playing just about every sports game currently being played. The staff was friendly, though being a tavern type establishment it may or may not take a little while to get service, usually not a big deal I would say, though they may have slightly under staffed at the time I went. I usually go into locations like this as a walk in and get my food to go, I really don't like ordering online, I tend to be more of spur the moment type of guy. That being the case I entered, got the attention of one of the servers, as I sat down at the end of the bar that was open, and made my intentions clear of what I wanted. After a few minutes he got back to me and I ordered Daddy Mac's burger, and just for good measure I added in an order of their Bacon Cheese Fries. I was told the wait would be about 20 minutes. I was totally fine with that, it gave me a bit of time to take in the atmosphere. The actual wait time I would say was between 10-15 minutes, so a little under his estimate. The Daddy Mac's Burger, was good, enough for a dinner for two if you cut it in half. Though I did find the pickles's garlic flavor a bit over powering though, and according to menu on their website it was supposed to have a sesame seed bun, mine just was potato bun. Neither of these took away from the experience. The Bacon Cheese fries was excellent, the cheddar cheese sauce was of very good quality, and didn't taste overly processed, which is always a welcome fact. All in all a pleasant experience.

Shanell Nelson

Google
Overheard staff telling an immigrant mother outside selling candy that she was disgusting and should go back to their country. Feel what you want but yelling at people who dont understand you is a low blow. Not only did they not learn what they might had been doing was wrong they’re probably scared of people who have no opinions of what they do to afford food. Could have just said no.

Cecilia Labariega

Google
Wings are super saucy which is my style. I go here for bar food and draft beers. I love that they have card/board games available to play.

Patrick Park

Google
I was in town visiting folks and friends for the weekend and ended up here yesterday afternoon. Katie and Chelsea were here, both super friendly, helpful, and professional. Makes it easy to be here and relax before flying back home (Chicago was home for me for 20+ years until March 2020...then I left for suburbia and a home where I got more bang for my buck. I miss it here. Today I had a "lighter" lunch, meaning size, not caloric heh heh. I ordered the tomato soup, which came with garlic bread. It is basically a thick slice of Pullman bread that has shaved garlic that is very noticeable when the dish comes out. The soup was tasty, piping hot and I did eat only a little of the garlic bread because of my flight home and not wanting to get murdered by my seat neighbor for stinky breath. I LOVE garlic so I'll be back for this dish next time I'm in town and have time to clean up my breath after eating. So the reason I skipped most of the bread was because I saw that they had a sausage pizza puff on the menu. This was one of my guilty pleasures when I lived here. It's not a healthy item by any means, usually it's deep fried but I think this one was baked- wasn't super greasy (if it was deep fried then the chef crushed it and let it sit so the excess oil would drain....but I SWEAR in my mind this was not deep fried) It wasn't busy because there was no football on this weekend, and it was quiet enough to be able to talk with the friendly team working here. A really enjoyable time! Support small owned businesses! Thank you Katie and Chelsea for an awesome quick stop before my flight home yesterday. I already miss the people and the food. Down here in the south, guilty pleasure foods just hit different. I'd have taken photos but I destroyed the dishes so quickly so I am sorry. The next visit I will get the same items, or a burger (they're amazing here!) and post the pics.

Patrick P.

Yelp
I was in town visiting folks and friends for the weekend and ended up here yesterday afternoon. Katie and Chelsea were here, both super friendly, helpful, and professional. Makes it easy to be here and relax before flying back home (Chicago was home for me for 20+ years until March 2020...then I left for suburbia and a home where I got more bang for my buck. I miss it here. Today I had a "lighter" lunch, meaning size, not caloric heh heh. I ordered the tomato soup, which came with garlic bread. It is basically a thick slice of Pullman bread that has shaved garlic that is very noticeable when the dish comes out. The soup was tasty, piping hot and I did eat only a little of the garlic bread because of my flight home and not wanting to get murdered by my seat neighbor for stinky breath. I LOVE garlic so I'll be back for this dish next time I'm in town and have time to clean up my breath after eating. So the reason I skipped most of the bread was because I saw that they had a sausage pizza puff on the menu. This was one of my guilty pleasures when I lived here. It's not a healthy item by any means, usually it's deep fried but I think this one was baked- wasn't super greasy (if it was deep fried then the chef crushed it and let it sit so the excess oil would drain....but I SWEAR in my mind this was not deep fried) It wasn't busy because there was no football on this weekend, and it was quiet enough to be able to talk with the friendly team working here. A really enjoyable time! Support small owned businesses! Thank you Katie and Chelsea for an awesome quick stop before my flight home yesterday. I already miss the people and the food. Down here in the south, guilty pleasure foods just hit different. I'd have taken photos but I destroyed the dishes so quickly so I am sorry. The next visit I will get the same items, or a burger (they're amazing here!) and post the pics.

John ß.

Yelp
Food is always quality and fast, prices are fair ($5 vodka mules are great). Staff is very friendly. this has become our regular spot

Tony P.

Yelp
Randomly stumbled upon this bar while looking for a bite to eat! What a treat! At first I was skeptical because it looks like a little run down hole in the wall, but those end up usually being the best spots! My steak sandwich was top notch!! The bacon cheese fries were cold and could have used more cheese sauce, but I love me some skinny fries and we ate all of them! The Mac and cheese was great also! The girl and guy who took care of us were great! Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to return for that sandwich!

Jill M.

Yelp
Ordered a burger and side salad on October 7th. Got a burger and fries instead. Paid $4 for a salad I did not receive. I also asked for dressing on the side in addition to no croutons, but none of that mattered anyway. You guys need to check orders before you hand off to customers. Or perhaps it's on me to untie the bag and check your work before I walk away?

Michael W.

Yelp
I would normally give Mac's a 3 star overall, but given their propensity for better than your average tap handle choices, they warrant a one star upgrade. You like sports, gathering, hanging with your peeps? Perfect place to do so. Chill, unassuming, and honestly...one of the better $5 bloodies I have had. You go Mac!

Shell S.

Yelp
Our bartender jaclyn was so nice. We stopped in on a ufc fight night not knowing. No cover and lots of tvs. She fit us in the crowded bar. The burgers were so good. The chipotle mayo amazing. Will be back for sure for football season!

rachel n.

Yelp
Came here on a Saturday afternoon and ordered a couple of pitchers to share. Although I did not order any food, the service was great! The servers checked up on our table and were very attentive, personable, and quick.

Bradley S.

Yelp
Decent chicken tenders and solid beer list. Staff if very stingy on changing TVs. They have an impressive display of TVs, but it's always an issue to change the channel to be able to root for your favorite team. If you're lucky, they'll change the TV on the other side of the bar so you can barely see. Even on week nights when the bar is half full. Very annoying.

Bree M.

Yelp
Amazing food!!! We met Alex, the cook, and I can't say enough epic things about the food. Hands down the best Mac and Cheese I've ever had (homemade cheese sauce), chicken tenders in point, and just a solid/delicious/hearty burger. Bloody Mary was great as well and great service. We will be back!

Quinn B.

Yelp
Pretty terrible experience all around. Sat inside on a day where they had Pro Wrestling on all the TVs and people were yelling and screaming... so we went outside where the service staff was kind but not very attentive- I had to ask for napkins and things because no one came to check on us for very long stretches of time. As far as the food, it was BAD. Pretzel was well cooked, but the mustard was clearly just store- bought brown mustard and the cheese was gross cheap-ass cheese food sauce. I got a smash burger which was way over cooked and dressed like a high school cafeteria. My date got the Mac and cheese and even that had cheap-tasting cheese sauce that was just bad too. I hate leaving bad reviews but I don't have anything good to say about this place.

Erin W.

Yelp
Beer lover here, love the beer selection as they have all the 3 Floyd's & war pigs selections you'd rarely find in the city.

Kate A.

Yelp
Visited Mac's for the first time today. - Service is great. Multiple bartenders checked on us throughout our visit and drinks were refilled quickly: - Basic drink selection but pours were generous and the ginger beer was delicious. - I ordered the fire burger and unfortunately it was way too spicy for me. I'm Mexican and love habanero and jalapeño peppers but for whatever reason, my mouth was on fire and I couldn't eat it. Was my own fault for choosing the "fire" burger so I didn't return it, but I'm sure they would have been nice about it. Fries were just OK. - my fiancé had the bacon & eggs burger and said it was great.

Anthony H.

Yelp
Taco salad bowl with steak. Perfect presentation. Waitress was attentive and friendly.

Kim B.

Yelp
Decided to give this place another try. Big mistake. Paper stuck to the cheese in my burger. The cooks have zero pride. Officially never eating here again.

Priscilla S.

Yelp
HAS ROACHES!!! Had a group of 5 dining, ordered drinks, and a cockroach kept walking up and down the wall behind us!!! We took our phones out to record and when we showed the evidence to the owner he said we photoshopped it, absolute disgrace of a bar. If you don't wanna eat and drink with roaches don't go here !!

Sam V.

Yelp
Fun place to catch a game and great burgers. A lot of options on burger toppings so something for everyone. Wings wood grilled and have a great flavor to them. Bartenders and Servers are always friendly and on top of things. Only complaint tis that weird smell from the bathrooms. What is that? :)

Thomas G.

Yelp
With there being the Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts game, it was hard to find a sports bar that was showcasing the Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators college football game on television. Tuman's Tap and Grill was playing the Chicago Bears game; I got no answer at Boulevard Sports Lounge; and The Fifty/50 had a disconnected number. I did contemplate Sullys House which is actually a University of Florida Gators supporting bar, but gave Mac's Wood Grilled a call to find that they were showcasing it this evening. Six months ago during the 2019 College football playoff championship I bookmarked Mac's, noting it as one of the College football supporting bars in the city. Even though Mac's was not even half-filled during my visit, it is actually a sweet looking neighborhood bar. And in my opinion it looks like something that was featured on the television show 'Bar Rescue' after getting a rescued makeover. I loved that it was not too crowded like some of the other bars along W Division St like Fatpour Tap Works, The Boundary Tavern & Grille, and The Fifty/50. As for my order, I ordered the Chicken Caesar Salad based off of Yelp pictures because I did not get the chance to do my research prior to this spare of the moment visit. But on another date, i would love to try the Frisco Chicken or the B.A.L.T. which caught my eye while waiting on the server (Breanna) to take my order. After ordering I got the chance to scan the place to see some of its events, which are Industry Night on Monday's, Open Mic Night on Tuesday's and Trivia Night on Wednesday's. It was hard to get in to the game because the volume was primarily set for the Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts game which I am sure few inside of the bar cared to watch. Like many of the other bars along W Division St. your only option for parking is neighborhood parking which can seem like a witch hunt, depending on what time of the day it is. Where you park at may set you a few blocks from the bar, but nothing too excruciating. Do I recommend, Mac's Wood Grilled? Yes, I do, but I also recommend calling prior to your visit to see what games they are showcasing on their televisions if your visit is primarily to watch a sports game, as like my visit. Thomas G

Nikki S.

Yelp
Stopped in here on a Saturday to grab some drinks and apps, and had a good time. We had a few problems with service, both food and drinks wise. We ordered chicken tenders first, then later ordered a steak quesadilla and fries. We waited a while, and other tables were getting their food, but it was probably 20-30 minutes before our steak quesadilla came out. When it did, we asked about the chicken tenders, and it appeared they were probably forgetten about, since it took another 10 minutes for those to come out, despite them being ordered 10 minutes before the quesadilla. She also asked if we had needed another round, and I had said yes, but my boyfriend had already just gotten a fresh beer so he said no, but she ended up bringing him one anyways. He drank it, so not a big deal, but had two fresh beers at the same time, so a little annoying. Wouldn't totally knock them for this though, as it seemed like it may have been just an issue with our order, since others were getting food. The beers were good and so was the food, and it had a good local vibe going on. A Bears preseason game was on, and there were multiple people cheering, so you just know it has those classic Chicago vibes.

Kwality T.

Yelp
It was a random Monday when I visited the Bar & Grill but they did not disappoint. I ordered their Wood Grilled Buffalo Wings & the Bacon Burger both were excellent. They give way more food than you would expect and it was definitely filling. The wings were sauced just right not too much and not too little with the right amount if spice. The burger was mouthwatering each bite filled flavor from the bun to the pickle, tomato, egg, and I personally don't eat bacon however the burger was still epic. Next time I go I'll be sure to post a picture because they are a new favorite of mine.

Embra B.

Yelp
The burgers are good. Great place to eat some good food and have a good time. Great service.

Justin B.

Yelp
Very solid three-star burger joint. Patio seating here is small but perfect for the needs of a foursome looking to catch up on Division; service is good, not too fast, not too aggressive. The Spicy Burger and the Blue Cheese Burger were both tasty and the fries were fine; the Moscow Mules we had weren't trailblazers but they did the job for $5 a pop. You can do a lot worse for a neighborhood joint, so kudos to Mac's for doing the needful!

Emily H.

Yelp
Pretty good for a simple meal. Staff was nice but it did take a while to get the food. We sat outside which was great, although Division can be very busy so it was a bit noisy. Burger was a little pricey at $15, but overall the food was decent.

JayJay C.

Yelp
Ok. Disclaimer: I've been about 5'times in last few years. But holy eff what happened? All those TVs!! I seriously became overstimulated and distracted. I noticed I couldn't chill and felt like I needed fresh air. I walked outside and was immediately better. Stayed outside for a bit then went back in. I started to get a headache and then became very nauseous. There are too many TVs! My godssss. Do not put them end to end behind the bar. It's like overkill. A killjoy. A real effin buzzkill. You know what they say about men That drive around in big vehicles? Then some big ass mofo TVs behind the bar END TO MOTHER LOVING END. Holy pukemeister puke! WHAT IF I WROTE AN ENTIRE EMAIL OR LETTER OR TEXT OR PERHAPS, A REVIEW ON YELP IN ALLLLLLLLL CAPS?!?!?!?!?!? AND USED TOO MANY !?!?!?!? AND ENDED EVERY SENTENCE WITH THESE. ?!?!?!?! UGH. YOU'D DROOL, GET EYE BALL SQUEEZING PAIN, AURA IN CORNER OF YOUR EYES, AND WANNA STAB SOMEONE. so yeah. Please remove a couple of the TVs. But I am just one. One of many people that have been to Macs. Only a few times. Not as many as others. Betcha have regulars. Every bar does. I am just a speck of dust amongst a pile of Nevermind

Johana G.

Yelp
This place is just for locals. They do not have a cocktail menu but the bartender will make anything you want. My Bartender was Bob and he was amazing!! Super friendly and I asked a sweet vodka base drink that was delicious!! Place is clean!! Bathroom is weird though, has two toilet with no doors like if you want to pee at the same time with your friend facing each others u could!!! But watch out kitchen closes arohnd at 9 pm on Sundays! So if you are a hungry pants maybe you want to go to another place. Enjoy!!

Nicolette M.

Yelp
Place is delicious and service is great. Ate outside no problems Bathroom is funny had one stall with 2 my friend and I went in together as a joke They said it wasn't finished project My friend and I ordered a grilled cheese and they split it for us to share. They are amazing.

Kim K.

Yelp
Stopped in on a whim, glad we did! Great prices and really good bar food. Definitely willcome back!

B R.

Yelp
Good pub food, great draft selection. You can't go wrong with 3 War Pigs draughts and 5 3 Floyds handles to choose from. Service at the bar is bar service. Nobody gonna kiss you hello-it's a neighborhood joint.

Elisabeth C.

Yelp
Mac's is the kind of place I love, and will come back to over and over. Unfortunately, after sitting and waiting for over 20 minutes with no service, I will not be returning.

Emilia M.

Yelp
THE MOST AMAZING CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP!! & it was 100% unexpected. Service was superb by Caroline! Would def return to try other items!!

Joel J.

Yelp
Order the #8 spicy burger - it was great. Great drink selection, prices, and specials. The crowd and server were exactly what i'd want as well as the atmosphere. The only knock was that the server was set up for failure by the bar's management as she was the only one covering the entire front room (10+ tables majority being of 5+) and they don't even have a POS system so everything has to be done by hand. I've read a lot of reviews about the poor service here. Seems to be its only downside (it's not that bad). This is completely on this bars management/owners. But other than that great place, great food, awesome neighborhood spot.

Juliet R.

Yelp
We live two blocks away. I used to love going to this place because it offers great drinks and a laid-back neighborhood vibe as well as the most delicious salmon on the weekends. I also like supporting the little guy. We've even recommended this place to friends. My husband LOVES the burgers (he loved the old menu and the new one), and as a pescatarian, I used to love getting the salmon dinner with the grilled lemon... then they discontinued it and replaced it with a salmon salad. I was cool with that. At first, the salad had the grilled lemon, then it didn't. That's fine. But on two recent occasions, they didn't even have salmon at all. I don't know if I'll ever go back. It's unfortunate.

Jessie Elizabeth J.

Yelp
A really authentic and inviting pub with warm staff and a cozy layout. The music is always a great mix. We go here frequently for the various specials every day(sundays $4 founders all day ipa or $14 for a pitcher!) and a couple weeks ago they had a tap takeover by Ska Brewery! You seat yourself and are always promptly greeted. The staff know the locals and make you feel very appreciated both in service and accommodations. There are plenty of hd screens for watching the game and the bar is great for accommodating large groups. The food is fresh smoked on a wood grill and surprisingly flavorful for pub fare. The wings are juicy and big, and you can add local hickory smoked pepper bacon to any burger/sandwich. You can get a gourmet burger or just a griddle burger(sirloin chuck n shortrib) locally sourced for under 6 bucks. They have cocktails as well including a cold brew coffee and founders porter concoction (the Wake Me Up Beer). One of my favorite beer n burger bars in Chicago!

Kristie K.

Yelp
Our girlgang ends up here once a year during the Renegade Craft Fair. There have been some years when we've had really bad service, and other years when the service was better. Mac's is an average pub with average food and average prices, which is why we generally end up here. It would be great if they could expand the bathroom area because that girl's line can get long on a busy day.

John L.

Yelp
MACs is a great neighborhood spot. Great burgers and excellent wood fired wings. Go with the buffalo. War Pigs and Three Floyd in tap all the time. New outdoor area is worth checking out.

Tiffany F.

Yelp
Don't go here if you want decent service. We went around 8 pm for dinner and didn't leave til about 10:30 essentially wondering where our food was the whole time. The place was totally packed but they had only a few waitresses in the whole place. If you're just going for drinks, I'm sure it would be okay. But don't expect too much. Average dive. Average food. Average offers. I got the spicy burger with a turkey burger and it was definitely decent enough. I wouldn't go back unfortunately. Also, someone puked near the bathroom and it wasn't cleaned up for over an hour. Disgusting. We also told the staff about it more than once. Just gross.

Ashley M.

Yelp
One of the other comments mentioned "underrated", and I couldn't think of a better word to describe this neighborhood gem. Shadowed by the larger, more bro-esque spots on Division Street, poor Mac's was usually overlooked. Wanting to try something different, my friend and I decided to see what this spot had to offer. Ben the bartender took great care of us and was patient to explain all of the deals and make excellent beer recommendations. They have a great variety of draft options and a fully stocked bar. Their food menu looked awesome too. Right now they have a deal going for March Madness: $10 pitchers of PBR, $8 wings and $14 pitchers of Green Line. We decided against the wings and got some delicious nachos instead. However, I'm still hellbent on seeing how those wings are. Anyway, with our bellies full of food and booze, we left happy customers who will no longer overlook that joint on the corner.

Michael A.

Yelp
Stopped and have been hooked. New staff and new vibe. Burgers are great. Beer selection is solid with new stuff coming in. Bob was a big reason we will be coming back. Chill and funny. Overall great experience in a neighborhood that doesnt usually care about quality

Christina K.

Yelp
We just had an amazing experience The food was awesome and the wait staff on point. We will defiantly be back. Perfect local place for a burger with the little one.

David R.

Yelp
Just a straightforward neighborhood bar, Mac's gave me no cause for complaints this afternoon. I was looking for a place to kill some time and watch two football games, and this joint fit the bill. The main game was Penn State vs Michigan State (go Nittany Lions!), but on two other TVs they had my other contest, Northwestern vs Illinois (go 'Cats!). And if they were both on commercial, I could glance over at two other TVs showing Notre Dame losing to Syracuse (ha ha, suck it, Notre Dame). The bartender was friendly, especially for being the only one behind the bar all afternoon. There was a rowdy crowd of middle-aged Michigan State partisans, and let me tell you, it is a sorry sight to see a gang of face-painted 40-somethings downing shots while it's still daylight. By the time I arrived just after halftime, the game was effectively over and these folks were just having a good time. They have Bell's Amber and Best Brown on tap for $4.50, and I saw a sign for a Tuesday special--domestic microbrews for $3. Good deal if you live around the corner. Beware the smell.

Nicholas L.

Yelp
Was a little hesitant at first, but Shelby made me feel at home. I was only there for 5 minutes before i already felt like i was best friends with my waitress. They may have gotten rid of the veggies and hummus, but it doesn't matter because the BALT was so LIT it covered the veggie intake for weeks. Toilets are up for the challenge. From Guac-chos to waitresses setting up blind dates with their sensitive hawt friends, I feel at home at Mac's. Best mayo in the city.

Ari L.

Yelp
This place deserves 2.5 stars. It is middle of the road average. I only go here on off nights, because i can sit at the bar and have a drink and watch whatever sport is on the TV. They have a decent beer selection and always have a special of some sort, but their food is not very good, and the crowd on a busier night stinks. I agree with a lot o the other reviewers. This place seems like it could be so much better, but it isn't. Management needs to shake things up a bit. Otherwise this is just Mac's Average American Bar.

Violette S.

Yelp
Regarding Carlos' review of Sunday, Aug 27th.... That's weird. I was in there for most of the night with some friends. We had a great time. I thought the staff was friendly throughout the night. The owner wasn't in there last night.

Nikki Z.

Yelp
Fun atmosphere and decent bar food. Came on a Saturday night and most people were drinking, not eating. The appetizers are highlights - the vegetarian nachos are HUGE and the hummus plate was also a large portion that came with tons of broccoli and pita. The burgers were good but not the best, and the fries were like extra crispy shoestring fries. Overall great bar food to accompany some drinks, but not ideal if you want a good, big meal.

Shannon M.

Yelp
A bar is a bar is a bar unless something is special about it. My friend and I stopped in here after the Renegade Holiday Craft Fair because it was nearby and we were cold, and it was open. Nuff said. The place was clean and not too crowded; the classic rock was playing at a little too exuberant a volume, and even that was being drowned out intermittedly by the cheers of the patrons glued to the football game on several TVs over the bar (one guy at the table beside us kept leaping out of his chair and SCREAMING. Gladly the game ended shortly after our arrival, because he was a migraine waiting to happen). I ordered the mac and cheese, which came topped with breadcrumbs and looked like it might be dry but when mixed up availed a lovely cheesy sauce hidden within. Pepper applied tableside enlivened the somewhat bland taste. I could only eat about half of the heavy dish. My friend ordered tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich on multigrain bread, which she seemed to enjoy. Mac's also had a week-end brunch menu that ran into the afternoon. Our waitress was efficient but not overly present, as bar waitresses are wont to be. Overall, 2 1/2 stars for the food, 2 for ambiance/service. This wouldn't have been my top pick for a meal, but it was convenient. Nuff said.

Brent W.

Yelp
It would appear it was exactly eight years and a month ago since last going to Mac's...and clearly long overdue. I'll get straight to the point with the main reason you need to go here. They serve the same exact locally raised Slagel Farms beef for their burgers that places like Rootstock, Atwood, Girl & Goat, Owen & Engine, et al serve but at about 1/2 the price....okay maybe a 1/3 of the price but the cheapest i've seen Slagel beef anywhere in Chicago. There, now you know....now go out, learn and enjoy what great beef can do to your burger experience.

Brian L.

Yelp
The food leaves more to be desired, though my friend liked her turkey burger. I found the regular burger to be soggy and tasteless. The environment is nice... it's not quite a sports bar, but almost one. I went on a Wednesday night and it was laid back and there was enough seating for everyone. No douches, no loud ones anyway. They have quite a stocked liquor selection and a good selection of beer on tap as well. Green Line, can't go wrong there.

Ameer S.

Yelp
Horrible spot. Service is poor and you'll wait forever for your food. Our waitress was extremely rude and the food prices/ food quality don't compensate for any of the poor mistreatment.

Peter S.

Yelp
I've belly'd up at Mac's a few times, and have witnessed a change of menu's, but the overall vibe remains consistent - a warm, neighborhood bar, where the bartenders are great and the food and drink follows suit. My most recent trip included a fabulous Bloody Mary, and surprisingly delicious bar food. The chicken quesadilla was made to perfection, the spicy tamatillo salsa and fresh pico were the perfect compliment. Best spot on Division!

Carlos D.

Yelp
In town from Houston, stopped by Mac's and had a blast! Great food, great music and great drinks! Shout out to Eli!

D S.

Yelp
I hope an owner/manager from Mac's will read this?: Thank you for serving pretty good bar food, but please stop watering down the drinks. I live in the neighborhood and would come to Mac's more often if the drinks were not so watered down.