Scofflaw, Logan Square
35 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Scofflaw in Logan Square draws praise for cocktails, food and a cozy, dim atmosphere. Several patrons recommend it for dates; one particularly likes the fireplace, and another recalls plenty of tables for two. One repeat visitor finds the food consistently good. Experiences with service differ: one visitor left after waiting without being attended to, while two others report good experiences arriving without reservations. Another patron valued its cocktail happy hour.
Address
Scofflaw, 3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Dates, Cocktails, Food
- Known for
- Cocktails, Cozy atmosphere, Food
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/goonersaur in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Recommends Scofflaw, especially by the fireplace; praises the food and cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Chicago_Jayhawk in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Suggested as a good date bar
- Recommendsu/theriibirdun in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Listed among good bar suggestions
- Recommendsu/Worth_Wave1407 in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024
Recommends Scofflaw.
- Recommendsu/ThunderofHipHippos in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Recommends including Scofflaw in a bar crawl.
- Recommendsu/hellote in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Says it works well for a date, with plenty of two-person tables, though Saturday evenings can be difficult.
- Recommendsu/azulweber in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Named as a suggestion with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/blanketskies9 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Strongly recommends it; food is reliably good and the drinks and vibe stay strong.
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- Recommendsu/Diligent_Dig9591 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Recommends Scofflaw with a one-word suggestion.
- Recommendsu/derps-a-lot in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Added to the list of good cocktail spots.
- Recommendsu/vsladko in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Listed as a pick
- Recommendsu/bleach18 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Also suggests Scofflaw.
- Recommendsu/JejuneBourgeois in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024
Recalls receiving cookies during a late visit.
- Recommendsu/slimarabia in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Suggested to look into
- Recommendsu/GrogRhodes in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Agrees with the Scofflaw recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Dashfas in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025price
Appreciated the value of its cocktail happy hour.
- Recommendsu/blipsman in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Gives a one-word pick: Scofflaw.
- Recommendsu/Therealbillyz in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Calls it and one other bar pretty much perfect for a first date.
- Recommendsu/Whitemike_23 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Listed as another idea
- Recommendsu/BeerMeSuperman in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024service
A frequent visitor who reports positive service experiences without reservations.
- Recommendsu/StaggerLee509 in r/AskChicago · Dec 2023
Suggests doing a bar crawl including it.
- Recommendsu/Dial-M-for-Mediocre in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026
Thinks Scofflaw is a likely fit since the drink is gin-based.
- Recommendsu/Exciting-Turn-8038 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Suggests Scofflaw as one of two picks.
- Recommendsu/dohn_joeb in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Listed among suggestions
- Recommendsu/Efficient_Will6945 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Favorite first date spot
- Mixedu/vbee23 in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024service
Reports positive experiences arriving without a reservation, while acknowledging another visitor's disappointment.
- Caveatu/Terrible-Effect-3805 in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024service
Reports slow, unattentive service on a visit and says they have not returned.
- Recommendsu/Sausage_Queen_of_Chi in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Lists Scofflaw as a good choice too.
- Recommendsu/BigDog_626 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Suggests Scofflaw with no further comment.
- Recommendsu/habisumz21 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024ambience
Counts it among favorites and likes its cozy, dim atmosphere.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.