HOPLEAF
5148 N. CLARK ST.
CHICAGO  60640
(773) 334-2828
    In the heart of Andersonville, this wonderful Belgian bar serves great food. The beer list is extensive with over 150 beers to choose from and the food is much more than just bar food. Starters include delicious thin crispy fried onions with an aioli dipping sauce and mussels steamed in wine and herbs.  For an entree, I had the steak frites which were as good as any served at local French bistros. On another visit, I tried the pork chop with fingerling potatoes & warm 3 bean salad. Another great entree choice is the mussels with fries. The bar in front has some tables for dining and there is a larger dining room with exposed brick walls in the back, as well as a second floor terrace. Reservations are not accepted and there could be a long wait for a table in the dining room unless you come early.
TYPE OF FOOD  FRENCH & BELGIAN GASTROPUB
PRICE RANGE     $-$$  
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DATE OF VISIT  4/23/09, 8/15/08, 1/13/08, 8/17/07, 2/15/07, 10/9/06,
                                                        9/4/06, 8/22/06
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