The Cordial Inn

BE AWARE!!! RASICT FOLKS RUN THIS PLACE!!!
This is absolutely a crappy place … Went there solely on Unilocal reviews and conclude most reviews on food come from tipsy folks that lack a palate for good food …
Walk in, we weren’t greeted … Sat down, waited 7 — 10 minutes no waitress … Hubby decides to go up to bar, gets our beers and orders a pork sandwich and burger … Had to go back to pick it up at the bar … In the meantime, the «regulars» would walk in, got greeted and immediately their order were taken at their table by the old hag waitress behind the bar … As we waited for our nasty order I looked around … I couldn’t help but think Latinos were NOT welcome there hence the poor service …(so what if my husband is as white as they are).,
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Food was absolutely nasty !!! We didn’t eat It… Total bill was $ 18 for two shitty sandwiches and two beers …

Most of the reviews are pretty misleading. It’s just your average local bar. The beer on tap is almost all cheap domestic. Food is limited to average (better than fast food, not so good as a diner) cheeseburgers with potato chips. On the plus side, it’s safe, clean, not noisy, and open late. If that sounds like your thing, go for it.

Ok, I really love this place… Yes, it is an older bar but it is in no way a dive! Super clean, very open and airy. Very friendly staff, great selection of beers, they have Bingo on Tuesday nights, a nice slot area in the back, and some of THE BEST CHEESEBURGERS ever!!! I’ve been there twice so far and ordered them both times. (That is all they serve, just so you know!!). Go get yourself one! Just a nice place to go and relax and have some good drinks with nice people. Bartenders provide awesome service. Check it out!

Very cool bar. Yes, a bar. It is not a gastro pub. It is not a tavern. It is not a micro brewery. Hell, I guess you could call it a saloon. It is a bar. It ‘s kind of a dive bar but if this was in Avondale or Logan square you would say it was a hipster joint. The Cordial has some of the coolest and comfortable bar stools eveeer. Great drink prices and even better menu specials. This is where you go with your dad or your uncle or someone else as cool as you to have a PBR and chat with the locals. It’s that kind of place and I absolutely adore it.

Yep! Everything that was said that this is an awesome dive bar met, and exceeded all reviews. Great burger. Great service. Awesome dive bar Moxie. I would go here every day if I was close enough. You don’t script a better burger with shot and beer bar than what Gayle is providing every day. Go to the ends of the earth to try this perfection of beer bar with a special mix of divie“ness”.

The burgers here are absolutely amazing. I went on a somewhat busy night so i understood having to wait for a little bit. With that being said, I got to sit at the bar and wasn’t greeted by the friendliest of people. This younger lady who had dark long black hair and bright red lipstick greeted me with a «Hi. What do you want to drink?». But there was no smile. And you could tell she was a little annoyed at something? Idk, I prefer service with a friendly disposition. She was a little off putting. Another lady came by, a little older, was very welcoming! And she was very knowledgable on her selection of spirits! I really enjoyed how nice and welcoming she make me feel! I only brought it down to two stars because the first lady I encountered wasn’t the warmest of people, but besides that the burgers, and the atmosphere was amazing (:

This is one of the cleanes tbar/​restaurants I’ve even been to! The last time I was there I had a grilled ham sandwich. It was actually cut off the bone and great flavor.
I’ll return again and again. GR 8 place !!!

Gayle is awesome, friendly not over the top. Crazy great prices for the area! Amazing specials, small tap but big bottle selection. This place should be packed and I’m grateful every second it’s not.

I’m with, well, everyone on this. I loved the vibe, the cheesy furniture, the hole in the wall feel, the glazed eyes of the old guys playing video poker in the back, the kitschy smoking area seating outside, the 1980s hairstyles, a lot of cammo and sports insignias on the locals, and the surprising cleanliness of the place. Not clean enough to ruin it’s rep, but certainly hygienic enough to linger.
I was loving it even more when I took a sip of my first (and second) bloody Mary… homemade, no mix. I was adoring it while devouring one of the best cheeseburgers I’ve had in a long while. When the bill for 4 drinks and two burgers came to $ 20, well, then it was just into the slam the panties on the bar and whoop whoop heaven delight zone.
I will be back. May actually move in.

Upon arriving at this bar, one would easily assume that it is indeed also a gas station. It is not. Instead, it is a very weirdly shaped long skinny bar that is built of cinder blocks, good times and broken dreams. It is your typical dive bar.
They have karaōke, plenty of seating, a giant fish tank and from what I understand, some fantastic food. People rave about the burgers. The drinks are also well priced and a decent selection available for a gas station bar.
The best part of this joint however are the incredible people that come here. By incredible I mean incredibly entertaining! This is a bit of catch all for the local population. As this is the closest 4am bar, everybody comes. From the creepy old men, the «friendly» women, everybody from high school and everybody in between.
I hope this place and it’s strange dive bar décor never goes away.

Looking for a good place to grab a quick drink I found the Cordial Inn on Unilocal and I was surprised at what I found, probably one of the oldest building on 31^st street, in Brookfield it would not surprise me if it dates back to the north gate of the Zoo, it is a very thin yet long building so keep your eyes peeled or you might miss it.
You have to park on the side and walk around to the front door, at some point a foyer was built on to help keep the elements out, I personally think it takes away from the charm of the place but who wants hot or cold outside air blowing on them every time the door opens.
The Clientele were pretty trashy I recall (people wearing 1997 bulls championship shirts) when I 1^st walked in, but they where nice people who where regulars and where actually quite pleasant. The wall had some random taxidermy and other things to keep your eyes occupied while you wait. The beer selection on bottle here is really good something like 60 choices on bottle, I wanted to try a random beer I had never tired (hey when in a new place try new things) and the bartender was really good sharing her knowledge about the all the brews, Not long after sitting down the 1997 bulls fans left and a fresh group of regulars came in for lunch they cook and everything right there behind the bar while it did not look like anything really special I have no doubt it is a good old 100% beef American made burger, the kind that Tony Stark would order after spending a few weeks in a cave.
Even though I never order burgers out (I make some pretty sweet burgers at home) when ever I am in the area again I will stop by for a beer and maybe even a burger or some other grub this place is that cool.

Lord knows I’m familiar with dive bars. Been to many, worked at a few.
This is the real deal.
And it’s awesome.
Incredibly comfortable atmosphere, complete with some taxidermy critters on the walls.
Super friendly bartenders (thanks, Nancy!) that give you a genuine smile. So nice after a hard day of the rat race.
You want a burger? A good burger? Don’t leave your seat, one will be brought to you. You can watch them cook it!
Clean bathrooms with ample soap and paper towels.
Add to it $ 2.00 PBR’s (take that, you stupid city hipsters), and you’ve got a perfect way to unwind, even on a budget.
I love me some Cordial Inn.
Please, oh please, never change.

It doesn’t get much better than this! Yea, so it is a dive bar but it has the cheeriest, fastest bartenders, best Chicago Bears football atmosphere, and cheap drinks.
My friends live in the area and this is their favorite neighborhood bar. Every time I am in town they take me here and I have never had a bad time. The locals are all very friendly and chatty. Nancy and Gail are the best.
Down side they only accept cash, but they do have an ATM so not too much of a big deal. Not a big food selection and definitely not for vegetarians but if you like meat they put out free hot dogs and roast beef during the football games. They also give you a free raffle ticket during the Bears games and raffle a throwback Bears jersey. Love love love it!

The Cordial Inn: A Dive Bar Checklist.
A jukebox with actual CD’s opposed to the internet. Check.
Cheap beer in pitchers. Check.
Take no shit from anyone but still is a sweetheart bartender. Check.
Locals hitting on women young enough to be their grandkids. Check.
A place that feels like a second home. Check.
Not much else to say. By far, this place is everything a dive bar should be, and more.

Hands down the diviest dive bar I’ve been to in years.
An evening spent at The Cordial Inn is a perfect blend of cheap booze and hilarious people watching. Aside from our group of ten or so (mostly consisting of late-​twenty-​somethings), the rest of the bar was filled with a much older, much drunker crowd.
There is nothing particularly clean or modern about this place. Let’s just say those barstools have seen many-​a-​booty over the years. And the worn floors have played platform to hundreds of drunken shuffles, dances and paces to/​from the bathroom. But all this adds to the character of this dive.
In true dive-​bar fashion, this bar does not accept credit cards so be sure to mosey up to the bar with cash.

A group of about 10 came here on a Friday night. The bar was loaded with people going through midlife crisises and that’s what makes this place fun.
Bar tenders bought our table a pitcher — who does that? Soooo sweet!
Love the darts, jukebox and random 80’s video arcade games.
Cheap beer — reminds me of college! Coors Light on tap — love it! I can’t believe I haven’t been here before!

This is a really nice local neighborhood bar. Back when we lived in the city, we used to go to Marge’s on Sedgewick. This place reminds me a bit of it. The drinks are cheap, there’s a jukebox and there are tvs. We didn’t get a chance to sample any food there but we were mezmerized by the $ 5 steak sandwich written on the menu over the grill. BTW, don’t ask for a menu, there is none. Just the menu over the grill. It was a diverse crowd in there, some young folk and some older people. Not a bad place to just hang. And I heard they have free fresh hot popped pop corn!

I love that this dive bar is full of regulars over 40 every night and you don’t have to worry about running into a bunch of drunken frat boys or people you knew in high school.
They serve food, which I’m dying to try on my next visit. There’s nothin’ like greasy bar food cooked on a tiny stove behind the bar!
They also have $ 1 mystery shots, I mean, is there anything better than that?!
If you go in here knowing what to expect, you will fall in love immediately… over-​the-​hill patrons, 1980’s dive bar décor, wobbly stools and an owner that treats everyone like they are his best friend.

A local dive & low prices plus the best bar burgers at 2am! The juke box adds to the allure of this little gem. I’ve enjoyed many late nights here with friends.
The bartenders are all great people — really nice. Nancy is our FAVE!
You will see some of the most hilarious and ridiculous people here — it’s awesome to sit back and people watch. You’re sure to make friends with a 60 year old war vet wearing a Chicago Bears tee circa 1982. Good times!
P. S. Love the White Sox pictures!

This is my local bar, and has been for seven years. Others mentioned the grill, but make no mistake — you will get one of the best cheeseburgers you ever had, and for 3 bux, HOT DAMN! The bartenders are super-​friendly, and will buy you one if you tip regularly. I didn’t think bars did that anymore! If Gail or Nancy is tending bar, you will never have more than a 10 second wait for a beer. Golden Tee is big here, a semi-​private room in the back is great for serious Teers.
It’s got a strong sports sense without being cheesy about it, and if you feel like it, you can always talk to folks in the bar. I have never seen one bad situation here.
Support this bar with your patronage. You’ll be glad you did.