Angry Octopus
luis alvarado · 106 Google reviewsAngry Octopus — reliable american in Old Town that keeps people coming back. Feels like it's been there since before the neighborhood changed. There's imagination in the cooking here. Good value, owner on site. Richard Finley: "The meat was perfectly sliced and fresh" [$]
What 367 diners keep saying
What 367 diners keep saying
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“Absolutely can not recommend this place enough, went there after a trip to the zoo to cap a perfect day. Everything from the service, attitude, food, and experience was absolutely perfect. Amazing place run by even better people!”
“Stopped here on our visit to Chicago from Boston. Excellent food. Had the Chicago Burger, and it was tasty. Nice place!”
“Un super endroit typique avec une cuisine américaine classique mais de qualité et à un prix très abordable. On recommande la soupe et le classique hotdog !”
“Stopped by while visiting the nearby zoo. I had the Vienna beef Chicago-style and another with mustard and onion. Both were both very good. Since seating inside was tight, our group of five sat outside at a small table by the curb and enjoyed this taste a local faire. We could have used another table but we made it work. Otherwise, staff was friendly and I would highly recommend. Thank you!”
“The food was way better than expected! The prices were extremely reasonable.”
“RECOMMENDED BECAUSE OF THEIR KINDNESS! Hi, we didn’t get to here because it was closed when we arrived BUT as we left, the lady serving the restaurant called out and was kind enough to hand us a free slice of pizza; we were pretty hungry from walking all over the park and my partner is diabetic so this free, warm pizza was godsend. If we are in the area again, we’re DEFINITELY going to stop by their restaurant for a meal.”
“Lo recomiendo mucho. La comida esta buena, bien servida. Excelente Servicio”
“Came here with my mother to try something new. Got a 12” Supreme pizza and an Italian beef sandwich with sweet peppers. The pizza was fresh, and its toppings were evenly-spread. It tasted really good. The Italian beef sandwich was perfectly cooked, gravy was great! I also got a pineapple shake as a treat: it was perfect, not too sweet and very creamy. 10/10! :D”
“Stopped in for a slice and it did not disappoint. Friendly staff and the slice was spectacular. Looking forward to trying out other food items.”
“Fantastic eclectic tavern style pizzas, along with Italian beef, burgers, gyros, etc. Order pizza by the slice with a drink, which was something we saw a lot of when we visited during a quiet Monday lunch hour. Walking distance from Lincoln Park Zoo, and a great, family-friendly spot.”
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