Best Intentions, Logan Square
31 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
Best Intentions in Logan Square has enthusiastic fans of its cocktails and value. One patron singles out the Wondermint malted drink. Food opinions differ: two patrons praise the burgers, one finds them too salty, and another especially liked the steak sandwich. Crowding is the recurring drawback, with visitors describing limited seating or difficulty chatting. One specifically found the indoor winter setting too loud and packed; others prefer quieter afternoon visits.
Address
Best Intentions, 3281 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Budget, Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cocktails, Burgers
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/ShortGlassOfWater312 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Listed among many good cocktail places in the city.
- Recommendsu/tamalelover89 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024ambience
Lists it among the spots that come to mind for a kitschy vibe.
- Recommendsu/CuriousDudebromansir in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Counts Best Intentions among personal favorites.
- Recommendsu/theriibirdun in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Listed among good bar suggestions
- Recommendsu/ThunderofHipHippos in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Recommends including it in a bar crawl.
- Caveatu/RogRoz in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025ambience
Way too loud and crowded in winter, packs quickly
- Recommendsu/Da_Stallion-JCI_7 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024price
Favorite bar with really good cocktails at a low price point.
- Recommendsu/buetsch25 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
Says it is the answer hands down.
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- Recommendsu/DontReplyIveADHD in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Calls it their personal favorite bar in all of Chicago.
- Caveatu/JuicyJfrom3 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024ambience
Doesn't see the appeal and finds it crowded, though people are friendly.
- Recommendsu/SnooDonuts113 in r/AskChicago · Jan 2024
Lists Best Intentions in Logan Square among recommended bars for this crowd.
- Mixedu/Peg_leg_tim_arg in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025ambience
Loves it but it is always packed, tough for chatting, limited seats.
- Recommendsu/mickcube in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024value
Cocktails much cheaper there than at other places.
- Mixedu/redhatfilm in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024ambience
Suggests trying again and sitting at the bar when it's less packed.
- Recommendsu/linearmovement in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025ambience
Early afternoon weekends there is excellent.
- Recommendsu/sweetpotatofriesmeow in r/AskChicago · Dec 2023
Lists it among their quirky bar suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Flat-Ability4561 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Named as a suggestion with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/WeCameAsMuffins in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Suggests Best Intentions as another option.
- Recommendsu/hartsythaifood in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Visited recently, enjoyed it a lot, and says it is the top bar in town.
- Recommendsu/8052headlights in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Seconds it as the quintessential Chicago bar.
- Recommendsu/MattyMatt84 in r/AskChicago · Dec 2023price
One of their favorite bars anywhere; cheap awesome drinks and vibes.
- Mixedu/Chili-Lime-Chihuahua in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Gets crowded, though the food pleased them; prefers the steak sandwich to the burgers.
- Recommendsu/fartofborealis in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Agrees with the praise and adds that the burger there is also good.
- Recommendsu/DJZJ420 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste
Praises the Wondermint malted cocktail.
- Recommendsu/LadySnarfblat in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Seconds the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Whitemike_23 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Listed as another idea
- Recommendsu/yoitscruz in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Lists Best Intentions as a top answer for pub food.
- Recommendsu/StaggerLee509 in r/AskChicago · Dec 2023
Suggests doing a bar crawl including it.
- Recommendsu/shgrmagnolia in r/chicago · Nov 2023
Affirms it, referencing the late-night hour.
- Mixedu/janxham in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Loves the bar itself but finds its burger overly salty.
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