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Old Town · American · $$

The VIG Old Town

4.73,923 reviews ·Opentil 12AM tonight
The Vig is a fantastic spot in Old Town—honestly great for just about any occasion
John AllieJohn Allie · 297 Google reviews
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The VIG Old Town — among the best american in Old Town. Good energy here, especially on weekends. Strong pours and a bartender who takes pride in the work. [$$, patio]

☀️Patio — a Old Town classic in summer.

What 3,923 diners keep saying

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1527 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Old Town
Today5PM-12AM
Sun10AM-12AM
Mon–Wed5PM-12AM
Thu5PM-2AM
Fri11:30AM-2AM
Sat10AM-3AM
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What 3,923 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Thi Nguyen
Jul 2026

Everything is just perfect. Cannot recommend enough

Thi Nguyen

Thi Nguyen

43 reviews on Google

Review photo by James Rawson
Feb 2026

Waitstaff was wonderful! Very attentive!! The food was amazing

James Rawson

James Rawson

3 reviews on Google

Review photo by John Allie
Jan 2026

The Vig is a fantastic spot in Old Town—honestly great for just about any occasion. The happy hour deals are legit, with solid $10 cocktails and really good bites. The wait staff was fantastic and the overall vibe was upbeat and welcoming. Everything just clicked. Huge shoutout to the Moroccan Turkey Burger—absolute standout. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was incredibly flavorful and juicy, and the saffron gave it a unique kick that made it memorable. Already looking forward to the next visit. Highly recommend.

John Allie

John Allie

346 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alissa Calomino
Jul 2026

Very sceney, great people watching. Service was pretty efficient system but we were still left waiting a lot. Deviled eggs were awesome. Cauliflower steak was pretty bland and I was underwhelmed by the vegetable side (tomato salad). The southern chicken was amazing though and cocktails were good.

Alissa Calomino

Alissa Calomino

281 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Excellent hostess, service, and food during a very busy World Cup Finals. Thank you!

Kevin Knox

Kevin Knox

4 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Annie and Evan were so kind and amazing! Appreciate the great service and would definitely return here. Food was fantastic and Evan as our bartender made the best drinks.

Lexus G.

Lexus G.

8 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Great food with a beautiful atmosphere

Kelly Hill

Kelly Hill

13 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Had such a wonderful experience here! Our server was incredibly kind, attentive, and seemed to know exactly what we needed before we even asked. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making the whole visit feel relaxed and enjoyable. I also loved the potatoes, which paired perfectly with the salad I tried. Everything came together beautifully, and it’s easy to see why this place leaves such a great impression. I’m already looking forward to coming back!

Kirk Coleman

Kirk Coleman

47 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

great parmesan fries, amazing drinks, and an even better hostess. i would definitely come back.

Skylah M

Skylah M

5 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Great service and food!

Esteban Santin

Esteban Santin

11 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Amazing experience!

Jim Hord

Jim Hord

5 reviews on Google

Feb 2026

Don’t sleep on this place. You won’t regret coming here

Cameron Velazquez

Cameron Velazquez

2 reviews on Google

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