Franklin Tap
Michael Tayo · 116 Google reviewsFranklin Tap — solid, no-fuss food in Loop. Come for the food, stay for the energy. If you drink, start at the bar. Miss: "The patty was well-seasoned, and everything exceeded my expectations" [$$]
What 1,138 diners keep saying
What 1,138 diners keep saying
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“Totally cool vibe here. Great music. Sat at the bar. Great service. Really good beer lineup. Food was fantastic. Better than I expected. I thought this would be a pretentious atypical type place but I was wrong.”
“Awesome craft beer bars with loads of craft beer on tap and in bottles & cans. Staff very friendly and helpful. Didn't have any food but it did look good. Plenty of seats inside and out”
“I found this spot while looking for a late-night meal near my hotel since there weren’t many other options open. I ordered to go, and my food came out steaming hot and delicious. I got the smash burger with a side of loaded tots, and it was perfect! The burger comes with thousand island, which I’d never had on a burger before, but it was amazing. The patty was well-seasoned, and everything exceeded my expectations. I was even thinking about that burger and tots the next day 😂. I definitely want to explore more around the menu, and this will be my new spot every time I’m in the area.”
“Great food at Franklin Tap. I love a good high top table. Nice place of TV's for game watching. Excellent chimichuri steak salad.”
“Came to check out this little tap bar for lunch and honestly the food was fantastic and worth the price! We ordered the Cubano Panini and the Tuscan chicken panini with fries! Definitely will be back here!!”
“Ate here twice wile on a business trip. Night one food was great. Berger was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Huge portion of fries and enough pickles to actually cover the Berger. Price was reasonable and wait staff war very friendly and stopped by frequently. Second light I guess the staff thought I was just some vagrant who decided to sit outside because I was ifnored for 20 minutes till I asked for menu. I get it , I should have stopped inside and is they are not crazy busy why confront the looser who pulls up and squat. Guess that’s a policy after 4 because the day before I could sit anywhere. I asked about the buffalo wings. 6-7 wings for $18? That’s crazy. With fries? Sure. As a app? $2+ a wing is steep. Even in NY. Those are gonna cost you a star. Beer selection is great. Burgers are a great meal and the $12 after 4 special is even better . Will be back if I am ever in town. (Photo is not the $12 burger, its the $20.99 bacon Berger)”
“Visited this sports themed pub for dinner on a Friday night. Surprisingly there were empty tables and could get in without a wait. We tried their jalapeño margarita and different house beer. Can work on the size of the margarita but overall drinks were good. We tried their bison burger. It was very juicy and cooked with lots of of cheese and coming with fries. Burger was cooked well and overall a very positive experience.”
“Not sure what this gelatinous slop was that landed in front of me, but it sure as hell wasn’t spinach artichoke dip. Cash for trash, never again…”
“This pub, located right next to Willis Tower, is a fantastic place to relax with great food, excellent drinks, and a lively atmosphere. Whether you're stopping by after sightseeing or meeting up with friends, it's an easy spot to remember and well worth the visit. The food is delicious, and the beer selection is outstanding, offering plenty of great options to choose from. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. The sports-themed atmosphere is energetic without being overwhelming, and the crowd is young, open-minded, and fun to be around. Overall, it's an excellent pub with great hospitality, good food, and a vibrant atmosphere that I'd happily recommend.”
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