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Output Lounge & Sports Bar - Wrigleyville
Master Critic Review
Output Lounge & Sports Bar - Wrigleyville
8.4
A wings-first Wrigleyville sports bar where the move is ordering traditional wings in multiple sauces and treating everything else as support. The wings land best when you mix a dry rub like lemon pepper with a sticky sauce for contrast, then keep the table tight with one side and plenty of napkins.
Must-Try Dishes:
Traditional Wings (multiple sauces), Lemon Pepper Wings, Sweet & Spicy Wings
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 7.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Sauce-driven wings program built for big orders and variety.
Who should go: Wings-first groups near Wrigley
When to visit: Weeknights or non-game days
What to order: Traditional wings, lemon pepper, sweet & spicy
Insider tip: Mix one dry rub and one sticky sauce.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; very limited and competitive on game days and after 6pm. Rideshare or public transit is strongly recommended.
Dress code: Casual sports bar attire—jeans, hoodies, jerseys, and sneakers are all standard.
Noise level: Loud—multiple TVs, game audio, and late-night crowd energy make conversation secondary.
Weekend wait: 30–60 minutes on non-game weekends; significantly longer on Cubs game days
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait outside of game-related traffic
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited—fries and a few bar sides, but wings are the clear focus.
Vegan options: Very limited—best treated as a stop for drinks rather than a meal.
Gluten-free options: Some sauces may be gluten-free, but cross-contamination is likely; ask staff if highly sensitive.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for a casual, low-pressure hang than a focused conversation—great if you’re bonding over wings and a game, not ideal if you want quiet talk.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes, especially on weeknights or non-game days. On game days, arrive early or expect a wait.
Is it kid-friendly? Earlier in the day, yes—but it skews adult and bar-forward in the evenings, especially late night.
Best For
Better for: Large wing orders, sauce variety, and high-energy game-day or late-night hangs.
Skip if: You want craft-level wings, a quieter meal, or strong options for non-wing eaters.