Uncommon Ground

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• The food is quality, healthy and tasty at the same time. I like restaurants whose food tastes like the ingredients are straight out of your grandma's garden, and this place feels like that. The atmosphere is perfect for a cafe. Unlike some artsy places that are cool and creative, but are dirty and unorganized, Uncommon Ground is clean and stylish. But there is a warm, around-the-fireplace feel about the restaurant. They have art for sale on the walls and my favorite is the back room where the windows have huge pillow-covered benches lining them for seating to some of the tables. White twinkly lights line the windows and their hot chocolate is a rich treat in the winter. They bring in awesome bands and solo performers and the whole experience is always calm and filling. In the day time, it's a perfect place to go with a group of friends to catch up, or go alone to study. In the evening, take date or a group to have a relaxing night of entertainment. The patio in the summer is wonderful too!

  by ChefMoz.org

  
  

• Both the Uncommon Ground in Edgewater and Lakeview serve the Uncommon Cocoa with omanhene chocolate and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

  by Eater

  
  

• Made with butterkase, cheddar and Swiss, the mac and cheese at Uncommon Ground is so creamy it's spoonable. A garnish of crumbled potato chips delivers crunch and a subtle spud flavor.

  by Chicago Tribune

  
  

• Wasn't super impressed with the food.

  by Heather J

  
  

• The chilaquiles are always great! Just be careful if you go during a Cubs game. Slow service and the kitchen got backed up. Food was 27+ minutes.

  by John M.

  
  

• Chopped salad with chicken was really good. Love that the food is organic, and our waiter was incredibly nice!

  by Abbie K

  
  

• Great for live music, and the food is very good too! Try any of their salads, as well as their mac and cheese!

  by Fernando Covas

  
  

• We had the Brussels sprouts, drunken mussels, and chopped salad. All were excellent! Service was great too !

  by Rob-Nicole K

  
  

• The coffee is great, but the atmosphere is even better...very artsy, but not in a pretentious way.

  by Jamie J

  
  

• Home made beers and burger with sweet potato fries

  by Eduardo C.

  
  

• The Bitches say: C. The few bites we had were delicious, but the service terribly tardy.

  by Bitches Who B.

  
  

• Tasty but kind of overpriced. Friendly staff, good cocktails, Right Bee Cider on tap!

  by Tana B.

  
  

• Cute spot... Ok food. Maybe they're better as a brunch spot than dinner? Nice outdoor patio.

  by Karyn J

  
  

• Sweet potato fries with fondu goat cheese is awesome!

  by Konstantin F

  
  

• Great place to enjoy a drink before a Cubs game!!!

  by Christopher Floss

  
  

• Good for brunch. Chiliquiles are good. Got to sit by the fire place which was nice.

  by Ninah Randolph

  
  

• Mussels tastes like Satan's sh*t.

  by Mikhail T

  
  

• Try to avoid bloody marry. It's terrible.

  by Mikhail T

  
  

• Unfortunately this place has gone way downhill in the past few years. Great Sweet Potato fries, but pretty bad burger.

  by Kevin D.

  
  

• Great place to catch up with friends.

  by Adam R.

  
  

• $4 craft beer on Monday. Yes please. Also, cute atmosphere.

  by Brittany Nicole

  
  

• The Chai tea was delicious.

  by Brittney M

  
  

• Nice beer selection. Live music Sunday nights

  by Jeff Ryan

  
  

• Amazing dinner, beers, and dessert.

  by Julie A.

  
  

• Whoever made this bacon deserves the Congressional Medal of Bacon.

  by Jacob Greenberg

  
  

• Refilling the growler. Black curranr kolsch.

  by Jim C

  
  

• Adorable patio and awesome sweet potato fries. Great for vegetarians

  by Steph K.

  
  

• The mocha was served in a soup bowl. So good!

  by Kevin D.

  
  

• Pretty chill place, amazing specials any time I've been there! A little bit pricey, though.

  by Skuggi (.

  
  

• Amazing selection of craft brews combined with local fresh foods, friendly staff and a history of supporting arts and culture. What more is there to want?

  by John M.

  
  

• The Sidewalk Sazerack is very very strong, but good. The fried cheese curds were a little to fried and too little cheese curds. The sweet potato fries are pretty good though!

  by Kevin D.

  
  

• Good strong coffee!

  by jaime g.

  
  

• Best Bloody Mary's! They make their own pepper infused vodka which makes for a spicy, delicious beverage. They are organic and sustainable and offer some of the best breakfast food I've ever tasted.

  by Chelsey Orlando

  
  

• Hot toddy is a Delicious way to thaw on a blustery April day...

  by Sara Jean I

  
  

• Pumpkin ravioli is the bomb as well as the pizza appetizer.

  by Jeff M

  
  

• Everything is great. If you can't decide the chicken sandwich is an excellent fall back plan.

  by John M.

  
  

• Open mic night in Mondays.

  by Ece

  
  

• Sustainable Egg Sliders!!! Hands down best thing in this world! Chilaquiles are always on the menu for a reason, get them!!!! Their bloody Mary's are amazing as well. Try their latte in a bowl :)

  by Sara S.

  
  

• Portobello mushroom sandwich is amazeballs!

  by Stacy A.

  
  

• I love the food and the relaxed atmosphere here. Perfect place to meet a friend for brunch or a casual working meeting. Great service too.

  by Chanelle B.

  
  

• You simply MUST try the Duck Confit Hash... Believe me, it's worth all of the calories. :)

  by Nick

  
  

• Best artichoke dip ever!

  by Ian P.

  
  

• I had the eggs benedict special with shrimp and bacon. It was amazing! I can't wait to go back and taste more of their dishes.

  by Tiffany T.

  
  

• Sweet potato fries with goat cheese fondue are amazing. Excellent cocktails and sangria -- highly recommend the agripolitan.

  by Chris

  
  

• Vegan Chilaquiles with the accompanied sauce is ZOMG♡

  by Cristina L.

  
  

• Casual atmosphere, serious food and drinks. The burger rocked my world, and they list their beers by how many miles they had to travel to get to the restaurant from the brewery.

  by Joanna F.

  
  

• Extremely disappointed in this restaurant. Unfriendly service, and the management is a disaster.

  by Jill B.

  
  

• one of the best bloody mary's ive ever had

  by Dave S.

  
  

• Uncommon Ground is calm and charming, the perfect respite from the crowded pubs and wall-to-wall TVs. Plus, you can order honest-to-goodness vegetables here.

  by Serious Eats

  
  

• Helen's Grilled Chicken Sandwich was great paired with the Half acre Daisy Cutter.

  by Anthony K.

  
  

• The duck was beyond amazing!

  by Becky M.

  
  

• Try the pumpkin ravioli!

  by David V.

  
  

• Their cole slaw is lame. Which is odd because their menu rocks. They somehow skipped this detail.

  by Matt E.

  
  

• Uncommon Ground was a no smoking before the law was in effect in Chicago.

  by Marcella K.

  
  

• The Q7 breakfast sandwich was reeeeeeeeally gooooooood!!!!!

  by Tom

  
  

• The pumpkin ravioli and the s'mores tart are amazing!

  by Susan K.

  
  

• Try the Black Bean Cake Sandwich (via @Foodspotting)

  by Hannah

  
  

• Egg whites + chicken sausage + substitute side salad for hash browns for the healthiest breakfast on the menu.

  by Nicholas C.

  
  

• Great music every Whiskey Wednesday! Make sure to check out the new resident act each month. And did I mention only $6 for some great cocktails??

  by Cody S.

  
  

• Sweet potato fries and goat cheese are amazing! Open mic night has had some great performances.

  by Brittney H.

  
  

• one of chicago's ecofriendliest restaurants. try: organic Granola & Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes w/ sweet & tangy organic concord grape syrup & Sweet potato fries+goat cheese fondue are also very tasty!

  by Gloria C.

  
  

• The "huevos" off the brunch menu is delicious! And it comes with spiced potatoes.

  by Isha D.

  
  

• I just want to order the Chilaquiles every time cuz they are so good!

  by MafiaHairdresser J.

  
  

• make sure to ask about their Benedict special if you're here for brunch!

  by van l.

  
  

• chopped salad is awesome

  by Lauren S.

  
  

• Try the Fried Walleye - With an amazing pearl barley & Brussels sprouts underneath. (via @Foodspotting)

  by Jason M.

  
  

• Why are the homefries always under done?

  by Arlene A.

  
  

• Tempura avocado tacos are to die for. <3

  by Frederique D.

  
  

• They have gone though the whole process of being a organic local restaurant , but they have no bottled water ? And they serve unfiltered tap water ? Good food but bring your own water ...

  by Menton M.

  
  

• Amish farm chicken looks plain, but it's pretty uncommon.

  by Christopher M.

  
  

• Buzzy Bee is delicious!

  by Kris D.

  
  

• For brunch, opt for pork rather than chicken sausage.

  by Abby J.

  
  

• The bacon wrapped meatloaf is killer comfort food!

  by Kevin F.

  
  

• Try the Seasonal Vegetable Omelet, White Cheddar, Side Rosti (via @Foodspotting)

  by James G.

  
  

• Great choice of local beers.

  by Amy M.

  
  

• Love the leather sofas surrounding the fireplace...peaceful

  by Ami L.

  
  

• Best Old Fashions in town!

  by Kevin L.

  
  

• Here, black-bean cakes covered in melted Chihuahua cheese serve as the base of the dish for a memorable twist on the same ol’, same ol’

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• Mocha, crab cakes with chipotle cole slaw and the chopped salad were all phenomenal.

  by Kelly R.

  
  

• They produce no waste, power their vehicles with fryer oil, use solar power to heat their water and sustainable produce sourced locally or from their own rooftop farm.

  by Taste Terminal

  
  

• Fantastic place

  by Sandy P.

  
  

• Coffee, lunch and amazing hummus.

  by Lauren K.

  
  

• Food is tremendous, Sunshine Salad and Artichoke for apps, and the Chicken!

  by Farnia G.

  
  

• Auditioning a new local.

  by Martin S.

  
  

• Unecessary long wait

  by Brian S.

  
  

• The bacon crusted meatloaf was delicious!

  by gRegor M.

  
  

• Absolutely amazing restaurant w/a fabulous mission. Go on a Monday and you'll thank me for the awesome deal you get :)

  by Emily D.

  
  

• The coffee is the best in wrigleyville!!!

  by Hereschicago.com

  
  

• Great drinks.

  by Todd S.

  
  

• Ditto about Tom. He's amazing and very dry but funny.

  by Eustace A.

  
  

• Their cucumber infused vodka is delicious and refreshing!

  by Brandon B.

  
  

• Drink Green Line

  by Gregory H.

  
  

• The granola French toast is fantastic.

  by Ryan S.

  
  

• Our favorite server/bartender is Tom. If he's there, ask to sit in his section.

  by Megan S.

  
  

• Spectacular grilled cheese.

  by Miles B.

  
  

• Nothing's better than a great burger and a perfectly made martini. Be sure to order the Dietzler Farm burger with the works and a Rain Organics Vodka martini, made from 100% organic white corn.

  by Bon Appetit Magazine

  
  

• Good beer selection, good local micros, not crap "domestics"

  by Caleb Z.

  
  

• Great local beer selection! Sweet potato fries with the goat cheese fondue is delicious!

  by Courtney

  
  

• Also, they still have the incredible Goose Island Dominique, sold out everywhere else

  by Daniel S.

  
  

• Goose Island 322 urban wheat ale is amazing! I want to bring it back to Canada with me!

  by Andrew J

  
  

• Walked in with an epic hangover from the night before. Their bloody mary took care of it right away.

  by Megan T.

  
  

• service is a bit slow.

  by Ed B.

  
  

• The mango tea is sooo good :)

  by Becca G

  
  

• Unwind by the warm fireplace or the spacious rooftop. Live music is big here; the late Jeff Buckley was a regular performer, and tribute concerts are still played in his honor.

  by Travel Channel

  
  

• eat the mussels - they are sooooo good

  by Brooke J

  
  

• This is a horribly place to see a show. Tiny space and very disorganized about who can go back when. I don't know why they bother having folks play here.

  by Ennyl W.

  
  

• lovely open mic on Monday nights

  by Erin

  
  

• Try the Basillica limon ....I could drink this all day long!!

  by HP

  
  

• You can/should make a brunch reservation a day in advance

  by Michael L.

  
  

• Try the pumpkin ravioli. And half price wine tonight!

  by Jackee B.

  
  

• Try the pumpkin ravioli is soo good

  by Dominique B.

  
  

• Thanks for the great Ribeye!

  by Ed B.

  
  

• I appreciate they support local farmers and serve organic. Generally the food is good, but I recommend breakfast over dinner.

  by Steve L.

  
  

• Sweet potato fries are good, even without the goat cheese.

  by Don C.

  
  

• Great staff, wine and atmosphere. They support local farmers. Sit outside!

  by Katie

  
  

• Best bloody Mary I've ever had.

  by James G.

  
  

• This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

  by Dora

  
  

• Dogs allowed on patio...

  by Mike W.

  
  

• Lee & Adam: two of the greatest bartenders around. Great beer, great dirty martinis.

  by MIchael T

  
  

• try the ramp & asparagus omelet- delicious!

  by Andrea E

  
  

• Opens daily at 9am.

  by Andrew S.

  
  

• Go on Mondays for open mic night and get the calamari & sweet potato fries...you won't regret it! So yummy!

  by Tina C.

  
  

• Get the sweet potato fries with goat cheese fondue

  by Chanthana

  
  

• The sweet potato fries are excellent!

  by Aaron C

  
  

• great cocktails, great atmosphere, friendly bartenders...oh, and the food is good, too

  by Grant D

  
  

• Have the calamari: http://nom.ms/s

  by David K.