The Drop In

Nestled in Chicago’s vibrant locale, The Drop In offers a unique bar experience where delicious simplicity reigns supreme. Known for its standout NADC burger, the establishment captures the essence of casual dining with a focus on quality ingredients and bold flavors. The ambiance is cozy and trendy, making it perfect for solo outings or lively group gatherings. Patrons rave about the impressive cocktails, especially the Texas Paloma, while enjoying a great selection of beers. With a welcoming atmosphere for all, including a commitment to being LGBTQ+ friendly, The Drop In encapsulates a perfect blend of community and culinary delight.

Accessibility
- No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
Popular for
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Serves food at bar
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Pets
- Dogs allowed

Kyle

Mar 20,2025

Impressive operation they got here at the Drop In. Came for a top-notch burger and these guys delivered. This burger was packed with flavor and the quality of ingredients is noticeable.It’s in a small, dark neighborhood bar with an inviting atmosphere. Service was awesome, quick and personable. Really transparent about the 20% service charge which goes to the staff. Happy hour deal is a great value, essentially when you consider the quality of the food.

Michael Damato

Mar 20,2025

Probably one of the best smash burgers I've ever had. Incredibly flavorful, just the right size, and served up quick. Fries were very good as well, superbly seasoned.And that's it, that's the menu, apart from the drinks. And it's everything you need at a bar.Good cocktail list with solid beers on tap. Just enough attitude in the menu to list a "dealers choice" and note that its just a big pour of malört.Its a bit off the beaten west loop path, and absolutely worth your time.

Mar 15,2025

Pretty tasty food and good cocktails. Didn't get a chance to take a picture of the beast mode fries because I ate them like the animal I am. Don't regret it at all

Jamie Bojda

Mar 4,2025

Came here for the burger and the burger delivered. We were able to walk in and get a table for 2 right away on a Saturday during lunch. The vibes are excellent and the service was fast and hospitable. Would definitely come back again. I also liked the touch of the menu being on a VHS case.

Irvin vaysburg

Feb 25,2025

Hands down the best place to get a burger in the city late night. Absolutely love the story and origin, staff is nice and friendly, even the cook was smiling and passing good vibes. Wouldn’t change a thing.

Luigi Sosi

Feb 22,2025

The burger and animal fries were delicious. I had the NADC burger, fries and one cocktail and my bill was over 55.00. As mentioned the food was good but that much money is insane.

shazia

Feb 22,2025

An amazing burger in a typical bar. The menu comprises of just the burger called NADC. There is a story behind the burger and it was fun reading about it and then checking out the place. I had a cocktail called Texas Paloma ,it was pretty darn good. Fries were crispy,hot, freash and perfectly salted.

Leo Paredes

Feb 9,2025

Cool place but definitely a bar atmosphere. You have to order at the bar and the burger and fries come as they are…no substitutions at all! Be prepared to pay a hefty amount for an “ok” burger. The jalapeños are not spicy at all (which is good since you can’t have them removed). Gratuity is also automatically added although there isn’t really a server (kind of a ripoff). You even have to get your own water if you want any. I tried it for all the hype but will definitely not be back again. There are plenty of other much better burger places in the city to go visit. Too bad because I had high hopes for this place.

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