Cortland's Garage: User Reviews

Best burger in city
By Greg nash from Wrigleyville, January 6, 2009

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Best burger in the city by far! Loved the option for fries. Staff is really friendly even met the owners and they were great. Will definately be back for a game, beer, and burger

Cortlands Waters....
By unitedbacon from unitedbacon, February 24, 2008

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Great Bar, Hot Staff, Sensational music...it makes the place great right? Perhaps not. The crowd was an average mix and several from the area...the problem however was the booze...The liquor is heavily watered down. If you are headed to Cortlands, you're going to have a great time, it's difficult not to, however you're not going to get a buzz unless 1) You're a lush, or 2) You're drinking beers...That's right, they heavily water down their booze and it's at the point of embarrarssing. 7 drinks later I should either be on the floor passed out or severely drunk, I'm neither...nor are my friends who are lushes...I spent 100 bucks, all on booze...it's a fabulous place, it just needs to 'stiff'en up the drinks!

Fun and Laid Back
By Benny from Bucktown, November 24, 2007

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I've been to Cortland's 3x. It gets really busy Thursday-Saturday. The music is great and not to loud. All beers are $3 Sunday-Thursday so it's a great deal. They even bring your table popcorn! The other customers were always friendly and on a slower day the bartenders like to get to know you. Great place but get there early on the weekend!

Been there a couple times,...
By Sid da Squid from Chicago, IL, June 15, 2007

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Been there a couple times, always had a great time. Never ate the food so I couldn't tell ya how it is. But the ladies there are friendly and aren't afraid to dance. Last time I was there I was challenged by 2 different girls to a dance battle. If that ain't fun... i dunno what is!? The waitresses are attentive also. All the haters can stay away, more fun for me!

We wouldn't know if it...
By Bucktown from CHICAGO, IL, May 25, 2007

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We wouldn't know if it was any good ! We went there at 1:30 ,we were stopped at the door and told that 'it was just employees, and they close at 2.' DOUBT IF IT IS WORTH WHILE. They don't need the local business aparently. We will be glad to join the closing party @ end of year. (there is plenty of other places out there in Bucktown)

cool crowd; but, not too...
By Mr.Cool from Chicago, Il, April 20, 2007

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cool crowd; but, not too cool to have fun.

This place was alot better...
By Justine from lincoln park, April 15, 2007

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This place was alot better when it was Leopard Lounge. Went there this weekend and the place was packed-couldn't wait to leave because the people were annoying (unfortunately clientele changed when the name did). The only good thing is they kept some of Leopard's charm (ambience & layout)which is why I gave it 2-stars.

This place is nothing special...
By Howard from New York, NY, April 14, 2007

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This place is nothing special just another over priced place to go with a very boring look and feel to it. Everything about it is wrong, from the food to the service. You can see that the "owner(s)" are just having friends write positive reviews for it!

Places are all about the...
By JP from Chicago, Il, April 11, 2007

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Places are all about the people...which makes this a great place. Here there is a true variety of ages and types. yuppies, hipsters, young and the young-at-heart all seem to have a blast together at the garage.

Really love the new space....
By Timmy Fitz from Bucktown, April 8, 2007

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Really love the new space. They did a fantastic job on this place. The interior is MUCH improved. The staff is friendly. The crowd is ideal.