Toons
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Toons is recommended for its laid-back atmosphere and bar food, especially wings. Patrons mention watching Chiefs and KU games, with one also noting Royals games. One visitor advises avoiding post-Cubs and Chiefs-game crowds, while another dislikes the idea of sending a rowdier crowd there. A diner liked the wings but found the interior dark and less dive-like than expected.
Address
Toons Bar & Grill, 3857 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Wings, Watching games
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/90sportsfan in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025ambience
Finds Toons relaxed and enjoyable.
- Recommendsu/xYsoad in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Lists Toons as a top answer for pub food.
- Recommendsu/AverageRedditAddict in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Recommends Toons as a great bar.
- Recommendsu/sinatrablueeyes in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Praises the wings as excellent and the po boys as tasty.
- Caveatu/SlagginOff in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025wait time
Avoid after Cubs games or during Chiefs games
- Recommendsu/toiletpaper0317 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026taste
States plainly that Toons serves great bar food.
- Mixedu/CT_Wahoo in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026ambience
Calls it a nice place but dark inside and not divey, though food and wings are good.
- Contextu/IshyMoose in r/AskChicago · Dec 2025
Identifies it with Kansas City sports, including the Royals.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/dragonice81 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
Suggests Toons.
- Recommendsu/AllanRensch in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Counts Toons among places with great food and good bars.
- Recommendsu/ChefCombo in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025service
Remembers enjoying the food and watching Jayhawks and Chiefs games.
- Recommendsu/Gotbymeagain in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025
Recommends it based on a family member's enthusiasm.
- Recommendsu/ChemistryNo3925 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Calls it a go-to where the regulars are easy to talk to.
- Recommendsu/dupreeblue in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025variety
Enjoyed the wings and reported finding a THC seltzer.
- Caveatu/Winter_Locksmith_803 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Asks others not to send bros there, a mildly negative remark.
- Recommendsu/-organic-life in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Recommends it for watching KU games.
- Recommendsu/patrad in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Rates Toons highly.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.