Will's Northwoods Inn

Bar · Lakeview

Will's Northwoods Inn

Bar · Lakeview

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3030 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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Wisconsin bar with cheese curds, fish fry & Packers games  

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3030 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 Get directions

willsnorthwoodsinn.com
@willsnorthwoods

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3030 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 Get directions

+1 773 528 4400
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Chicago’s Best Sports Bars to Watch the College Football Playoff | Eater Chicago

"Wisconsin teams are prominent at this Lakeview dive with a massive patio with a bar and TVs that play big games during crisp fall days. A surprisingly diverse menu includes most bar staples from burgers, and wings, to salads, but let’s give a shout-out to the cheese curds which aren’t to be missed." - Eater Staff

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The 7 Best Chicken Caesar Wraps In Chicago

"CCWs are a great hangover food—especially if they're made with fried chicken. That’s what Will’s in Lakeview does, and the crunch factor is high: The croutons and lettuce stay crisp despite being well-dressed, it comes with a pickle, and there’s an extra layer of crunch from the fried chicken. Interestingly, the wrap includes chunks of tomato and comes with so much filling that the extra is served as a side salad. It’s such a great approximation of nutrition you’ll completely forget about those five vodka sodas from last night." - veda kilaru

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Will's Northwoods Inn Review - Lakeview - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Will’s Northwoods Inn is a true neighborhood bar—nicer than a dive, but not a fancy cocktail spot by any means. That middle ground can be pretty hard to find, but this Lakeview sports bar (that could double as a Wisconsin hunting lodge) does it well. Bartenders know locals by name, there’s a weekly fish fry, and events like trivia regularly draw crowds. But the masses really show up on Packers and Badger game days—there won’t be an inch of standing room available. Plan a visit for any other time, maybe for day-drinking on the patio or an evening catch-up with friends. Like all spots with cult followings, this place is random to those who don’t know it and essential to those (Wisconsinites) who do." - Veda Kilaru

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Where To Watch NCAA college & Bears NFL Football in Chicago | Eater Chicago

"Team: Wisconsin, Green Bay Packers. It’s safe to wear your green and gold inside Will’s, where crowds fill the bar and participate in halftime raffles." - Ashok Selvam

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12 Gooey and Crunchy Cheese Curds That Make Chicago Feel Like Wisconsin | Eater Chicago

"Perhaps the most Wisconsin bar in Chicago, Will’s Northwoods Inn is the place for Wisconsinites to find respite. From Musky Fest to Packerpalooza and even a cheese curds crawl, Will’s Northwoods embraces everything Wisconsin. Traditional and simple, grab the cheese curds with ranch and dream sweet dreams of New Glarus Spotted Cow." - Elizabeth Atkinson

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Lauren H

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Will’s chicken Caesar wrap (add breaded chicken) is the best wrap I’ve ever had. I come here out of my way… it’s that good! Plenty of space in the bar, but can get crowded during games!

SERGELATO

Google
Right when you walk in you get hit with this full blown cozy wooden bar with tons of taxidermy throughout the restaurant. We got the beer-battered Cheese Curds, a true Wisconsin staple, and these cheeseacurds are best described as solid and what you would expect in flavor. Also, they had walleye bites which we tried, really light fish with a fluffy batter and these are served with a side of tartar sauce. The main reason why we were here was because of their acclaimed Caesar Wrap. Their tortilla was not toasted and the overall flavor of this wrap was bright from the tomato which was an interesting twist, along with the texture being crunchy and leafy from the lettuce. A good caesar wrap, and the actual atmosphere itself was fun to be a part of.

Lauren H

Google
I’ve been to Wills more times than I can count and I have never been disappointed! This is the best Wisconsin bar in the city. Their food, especially the cheese curds and chicken Caesar wrap, is phenomenal. This most recent visit, we came to watch a Packers game and had so much fun. The patio is the perfect place for game day food and drinks with friends. Wills continues to be one of my favorite bars and restaurants in the city. Highly recommend!

Benny Mandelbrot

Google
Really cool spot. Awesome cheese curds and unbelievable chicken Caesar wrap. They aren't messing around with portion sizes and the prices are very solid for food and drink alike

David

Google
Picked up some food for dinner, and chicken ceasar wraps at Will's are better than most of the bars I've been to. Love how they offer a side of broccoli. Would like to stop by to watch a game on their huge screen.

Daniel McClure

Google
GREAT place to hang out and watch a Packers game. Beer is cold, curds are hot, and the service is great! Three different indoor rooms and a large outdoor beer garden, it's a great place. Would definitely come back again!

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We’d heard about the Friday fish fry so we decided to give it a shot. We both grew up in Wisconsin so we know our fish fries and what a “Wisconsin bar” should have. We were SO happy we went! My family had a place on Lac Courte O’Reilles outside of Hayward and we have a donor brick at the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame so imagine how I felt seeing these pictures! The fish was perfect! We also had the Woody-style poutine, cheese curds and an old fashioned. It definitely felt like home away from home. Other than being really crowded it was a great time.

Brian Gresl

Google
Great place to hang out for Badger and Packers games in Chicago. You'll probably want to get there early to get a seat because they will be packed. Food is also pretty solid for bar food. The Mariano's Habanero Burger was so hot it literally made me cry.