Pleasant House
9 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/chicagofood12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Pleasant House Pub is recommended for burgers, often through accounts of a Tuesday burger-and-beer offer. Diners praise the burger itself as well as the value of that combination. Price still divides opinion, with several commenters questioning what the meal costs. A diner who liked the veggie version found it a little spicy and said it began to fall apart while eating. Historical offers should be checked rather than assumed current.
Address
Pleasant House Pub, 2119 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Veggie Falafel Burger
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/Infinite_Dress_3312 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Had the burger and pilsner there on a Tuesday after quitting a job; calls the feeling unbeatable.
- Recommendsu/MikeHoncho90210 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Says this place's burgers are underrated.
- Recommendsu/interestIScoming in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025value
Lists a Tuesday burger and tall beer deal as an option.
- Recommendsu/Greengiant304 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025value
Says a beer-and-burger special is hard to top, and asks whether anyone remembers a past burger-and-pint deal elsewhere.
- Recommendsu/Peg_leg_tim_arg in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025value
Thinks the pub runs a Tuesday burger and beer combo, though unsure.
- Recommendsu/grumpsuarus in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Says the burger is quite good, praises the fries' texture, and regrets not taking a photo.
- Recommendsu/wo-jo in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025value
Calls the burger deal solid and says the place is a favorite in the neighborhood.
- Recommendsu/TheGoonCalhoun in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Lists it as a burger pick with no further detail.
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- Recommendsu/sarabbbee in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Tried this burger: found it good, though spicy and less flavorful than the old beet burger; it held together only partway.
- Caveatu/mattyofurniture in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025price
Says a burger plus pie at that price should come with a drink.
- Caveatu/henry3415 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025price
Questions the burger's price and expects a free beer to be included.
- Caveatu/Jefflehem in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025price
Says they were surprised a burger plus pie cost that much there.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.