The Franklin Room
9 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Franklin Room draws repeated recommendations for its whiskey selection, with several patrons impressed by its range. Two commenters also particularly praise the food. Two visitors highlight happy-hour value, though one cautions that their experience comes from an older visit.
Address
The Franklin Room, 675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Food
- Known for
- Whiskey, 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/sohell312 in r/AskChicago · Jan 2025
Lists it among the first options that come to mind, with no further details.
- Recommendsu/SignificanceFast9207 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024variety
Amazing selection with walls of great stuff
- Recommendsu/idiocracyineffect in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Also recommends the Franklin Room
- Recommendsu/ZZZ_MD in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024variety
Was impressed by the selection during a visit.
- Recommendsu/raginazian_67 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024price
Enjoys the happy-hour value.
- Recommendsu/RunAgainstTraffic in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024price
Recommends the happy-hour value, while noting it has been some time since their visit.
- Recommendsu/TrumansOneHandMan in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024variety
Says it has an unbelievable whiskey selection too
- Recommendsu/socialtoil in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024variety
Praises the whiskey range, unusual finds and food.
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- Recommendsu/_pea-nut_ in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Recommends it and praises its food as phenomenal
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.