Heading here pre-Black Lips show at the EB, and curious how the waits are at this place (I can't be showing up to this gold mine of a show late.) We plan on a 7:30-8:00 arrival, Friday night. Any input is most appreciated.

thanks,

In my experience, the only day there is much of a wait is Tuesday, which is their half off burger night. And even on those days, the waits don't start until about 6:30.

You should be fine tomorrow night unless you have an abnormally large group.

See ya at the show (and maybe Lockdown too)!

After the Hawks game Monday night, my brothers and I went over to try Kuma's South... I mean Lockdown. We were very happy with our burgers and the fries were great (huge portion). Will definitely go back in the future. We liked that it wasn't crowded and has more older metal music that we were more familiar with. Better than Kuma's? I'd say right now, it's pretty much a toss up - though I'll give Kuma's the edge because they have that great pulled pork that goes so well on the Led Zeppelin burger.

Lockdown Bar & Grill, the prison-themed dive that specializes in burgers, will close next month after the owner unsuccessfully tried to sell the business. Owner PJ Zonis said he needs the break after nine years of running the restaurant. March 1 will be the last day of service at 1024 W. Western Avenue.

https://chicago.eater.com/2019/2/21/182 ... an-village

I’ve always enjoyed my visits there. A very good alternative to the often busy Kuma’s.

I thought there was a Fatso’s connection to Lockdown somewhere???

Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont Ave, Chicago

Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

Panther in the Den wrote:I’ve always enjoyed my visits there. A very good alternative to the often busy Kuma’s.

I thought there was a Fatso’s connection to Lockdown somewhere???

Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont Ave, Chicago

Fatso's Last Stand
2258 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

Daniel Gerzina at Eater Chicago wrote:...the group behind Fatso's Last Stand and Lockdown Bar & Grill will move in, and hope to open Frank Meats Patty...

https://chicago.eater.com/2014/10/8/694 ... -hot-dougs