We walked right by, actually, saw the number on the next building and realized what we had done. Tiny Lounge has a tiny sign. They also have a tiny website. Everything is understated.
The menu has a good selection of specialty cocktails, an easily overlooked listing of classic cocktails (Tom Collins, sidecar, etc.), and even easier to overlook beer listings on the back. The result of which seems to be that you find something you want to try instantly, then find something you want to try next after that, and something you want to try next time too. And there will be a next time.
The place is sleek and clean with comfortable bar stools and Bertoia chairs at the tables. Lighting is low; colors are muted. Nobody is drinking to forget. Nobody is watching a game. The crowd is probably employed, probably affluent, probably neighbors.
We order food, and it is as well executed as the drinks. We polish off another round while we finish off the pizza. The frozen glasses are a nice touch. The personalized bill is a nice touch (the bartender had slyly asked our names). The details are taken care of at Tiny Lounge and so are the patrons.
Tiny Lounge | North Center / Lincoln Square, Chicago
We walked right by, actually, saw the number on the next building and realized what we had done. Tiny Lounge has a tiny sign. They also have a tiny website. Everything is understated.
The menu has a good selection of specialty cocktails, an easily overlooked listing of classic cocktails (Tom Collins, sidecar, etc.), and even easier to overlook beer listings on the back. The result of which seems to be that you find something you want to try instantly, then find something you want to try next after that, and something you want to try next time too. And there will be a next time.
The place is sleek and clean with comfortable bar stools and Bertoia chairs at the tables. Lighting is low; colors are muted. Nobody is drinking to forget. Nobody is watching a game. The crowd is probably employed, probably affluent, probably neighbors.
We order food, and it is as well executed as the drinks. We polish off another round while we finish off the pizza. The frozen glasses are a nice touch. The personalized bill is a nice touch (the bartender had slyly asked our names). The details are taken care of at Tiny Lounge and so are the patrons.