Fireplace Inn

Interior
Interior
Potato Skins
Potato Skins
Big ass pretzel
Big ass pretzel
Half rack of Our Famous BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Half rack of Our Famous BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Sliders
Sliders
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Tenders

**** (4 stars)

From the description of "cozy fireplace" and BBQ, this wasn't what I was expecting, but I did enjoy it. True, there is a more tavern-like room with a fireplace, but most of the space is a sports bar, filled with TVs.

The Big Ass Pretzel is indeed giant, and very good, with a crisp crust and light interior, and served with a slightly piquant cheese dip.

The BBQ baby back ribs were also good.

I had an excellent porter, and an equally excellent Irish coffee.

On a Saturday at lunch they were very busy, but the service was on top of it, and the meal was enjoyable.

Fireplace Inn
1448 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

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