The Portage

Mmmm we love Portage Grounds. For a quick stop on a walk, it hits the spot. The staff aren't the friendliest (person who took us order seemed like they...

Amazing. Super comfortable and cozy environment, friendly staff, and the drinks don't disappoint. The iced matcha was really yummy, and super rich....

Doesn't ask for vax card anymore. Come here all the time to do work/homework. It's a great coffee shop with great vibes. Everyone is very kind, the coffee...

We got a decaf americano short, and it was solid! The vibe is nice with an outdoor seating area. It's a great place to meet with a friend.

No frills neighborhood spot with good coffee and good views! I'm a straight black cold brew kind of person so not the best judge of coffee variety lol...

I wish I lived in the area so I could visit more! A real nice place with plenty of outdoor seating. I just walked in for a pumpkin spice latte and it tastes...

Absolutely loved the food and the atmosphere. There were so many great sounding menu items that we ordered a variety of them and split them. We got the Top Sirloin, the Pan Seared Market Fish, and the Crispy Berkshire Pork Loin. All dishes were cooked to perfection. The Top Sirloin was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was incredibly tender. We were lucky enough to sit on the patio and were honored to have a gentleman by the name of Casey wait our table. Casey was very knowledgeable when it came to questions about the menu and was very entertaining. This restaurant is a MUST TRY!! Can't wait to get back to Chicago so I can have another bite to eat at this cozy restaurant again!

I've been here a few times and it's awesome. I've been to every good restaurant in Chicago, most in New York, a number in Paris, etc., and Portage holds it own. The place is hard for me to get since I live in the North Suburbs but everytime I go there I wonder why I don't go more often. The service is the best, the food is excellent American/French comfort food and the overall quality is superior. The owner stops by to see how things were. That's right the owner! Does anyone harken back to the days when they actually used to stop by the table? If you want pretentious this isn't for you. I don't usually write reviews but this place is worth the effort.

If I could give it 6 stars I would. I had one of the best meals of my life just last week in their cool outdoor cafe with friends. We had amazing food with outstanding service and some tasty drinks. We will be back and we are so happy to have the in Portage Park.

Very classy place and very classy food. Excellent service. We have only been 5 times and the servers still know are names. Even though it's very fancy, it's comfortable.