Wyler Road

I have to say I’m pretty bummed! I’ve been waiting a while to try this place and decided to meet up for lunch with someone.
5 stars for their interior and cleanliness. I would love to come back here for some drinks and check out their patio in the summer.
3 stars for their food. The pictures look so fresh and awesome, but sadly my plate looked the opposite. Maybe it was because we came on a day when they were closing early and we came 30 mins before the kitchen closed, but overall their food looked thrown together in a rush. I got the fried egg BLT. It had maybe three tiny pieces of salad lettuce that looked more like shreds, tiny bacon pieces and a tomato slice. Their hot sauce was killer, but way too much on the sandwich it was overpowering. I’m pretty bummed because this place looked so good. Maybe they were in a rush to leave? I will give it a shot for drinks and appetizers again.
1 star for espresso. Way too acidic and bitter, awful taste.

Food was not overpriced but greasy and so bland. Ordered for delivery and half the food was missing as well.

It didn’t quite match the hype that I’d been hearing, but still pretty good. The sandwich fillings were good, but the bread was pretty weak. The chips also had a burnt flavor to them. The salad, potato balls, drinks and service were all spot on. Cool little space, too.

I so badly wanted to love this place. Considering I didn’t care much for the brown «hack». The atmosphere does look nice but I ordered for pickup. My sandwich was bland, favorless and dry. Really was looking forward to homemade chips. The spicy chips are in no way spicy but instead extremely and overly seasoned, really nasty having to tried them. I actually went to the frig to grab some mayo because I needed some flavor and I wasn’t about to throw food away that cost me $ 10. Will I go back, maybe for drinks but then again the spicy chips pissed me off so much I’ll probably avoid this joint for good.

This place is stellar. I eneded up coming here to try the clam belly sandwich and it was fantastic. The only complaint that I had about the sandwich is I wish it were a little bit less bread. It would have been much better if they hallowed out the middle a bit as is done with Louisiana Po’ boys. The somewhat delicate flavors of the clams get a little lost with the hearty bread, the tangy aoli and the much welcomed crispy bacon.
All of the sandwiches come with chips standard, I would like it as welll if they allowed you to substitute one of their other sides (even for a charge over the chips). That aside the chips were quite tasty as well. They were nice and crispy and even though I went for the spicy chips, they barely regisitered on the heat scale for me.
The beer and cocktail selections make this place live up to all that Logan Square has to offer.

Okay, so I have been here four times now and I feel like that qualifies me enough to say I am obsessed. For the most part I strictly stick with the smoked salmon sandwich, but the last time I was there I ordered the Clambelly sans bacon and it was magnificent. Their draft cocktails are delicious and very potent. My fiancé sticks to beef primarily and swears by the Reuben. I could probably eat here every weekend.

Go for their floats, stay for their hot sandwiches.
Root-​beer float was too tasty, along with their hefty sized Reuben. I highly recommend the cheese curds, but share with a friend if you don’t want to clog some arteries. Very cool, quaint spot hidden in Logan Square, modern and minimalist design inside. Good for just grabbing some food and a beer.

Good sandwiches, reasonable price, off the beaten path.
I used to live a block away from here and I liked the Brown Sack which inhabited this building previously. Now I don’t live quite as close and Wyler Road occupies this space. I paid a visit to the new joint to check it out.
Good vibe when you come inside. It’s a little strange to find a hip place like this on such a residential corner, but I suppose that’s the neighborhood nowadays. They have a decent beer list and some draft cocktails. The menu is relatively small, which is actually nice, and everything sounded good. I decided on the short rib sandwich which is topped with fried shallots and bleu cheese. Flavor was great, you definitely get the short rib flavor from the bone. So much different that a regular shredded beef sandwich. Price was more reasonable than I expected, sandwich and chips or salad will run you $ 10 – 12.

I would highly recommend asking your server what they don’t have on the menu prior to making a decision — 3^rd time was not the charm, that is if your server even acknowledges you. I will tell you that they do have a ‘shot special’ but only if you’re part of the staff. On a positive note, the menu and beer list is enticing but again check to see if they have it and/​or if the bread for your selected sandwich is available.

Sandwich gem. I enjoyed the ambience for a short time while grabbing my to-​go order, which was all accounted for. My clan maxed on the rueben, turkey, roast beef and the beer cheese & provolone grilled cheese.
Wow, guys… well done. To-​go orders suck over the phone, especially on a busy brunch (15yr f&b’er here) but they got it right all the way down to the chip flavor (salt&vin, spicy, reg) for each ‘wich. Chips were fresh af too.
Unique flavor combos with an extensive menu selection. Laid back & inviting staff. I’m psyched for more sandwich’s.

Not really impressed. Starting to see why people aren’t fans of gentrification and this place is why. It’s a deli with a bar. Had a greasy sandwich with greasy chips and a beer my wife had the same. Go to a typical deli that’s maybe $ 30.00 here it’s 50 because they use artisanal mayo and it’s served on a brioche … Would be nice if local restaurants would stop over hyping/​charging for food.
Service was fine. Don’t sit at the bar near the kitchen. Just annoying chef yelling at his underlings the whole time. Another poor choice by the owner. Why is the kitchen in the open at all?
This is working class neighborhood. Where are the non-​Mexican restaurants to reflect that?

A neighborhood gem for Logan Square. Located on a VERY residential corner. You’d get lost if you were looking for a commercial district. Worth the search though for a nice selection of sandwiches that run the range — reubens, short rib, steak, fried clams, etc — w/​a casual gastropub vibe at night. Saw a lot of people on dates the night we came in.
All sandwiches come w/​your choice of salad or house made chips, including salt and vinegar. All great. Reasonably priced higher quality meal.
Boozy milkshakes for dessert.

So good! Eat here! I got a Reuben, grilled cheese, house-​made potato crisps, side salad with an amazing house-​made dressing, a couple lagunitas, and their own boozed up root beer float. Everything was great, can’t wait to see the rest of the menu. Service was outstanding, even got a ramekin of their delicious buffalo sauce after talking chicago restaurants with one of their cooks. I’d recommend this place to anyone, it really surprised me with their impressive offerings, when all I was expecting was a corner sandwich shop.

This was only just fine… which in many ways means it was a bust for our group, given that we saw the phrase «…menu…by the executive chef of Au Cheval» on one of the write-​ups on Eater, which should have made the mouth water.
Brought a party of four to the space last week. We all liked the layout and the seating mixed with the large bar area works well for a fancier-​than-​normal neighborhood joint, if that makes sense. We tried the special, a sloppy joe; we also tried the Croque Madame and the Veal Heart Philly. The Madame was the winner of our sandwiches, with the joe coming in second. The philly was terrible, or just bland, or that taste profile can safely be removed from the menu; in no way did this one work. All sandwiches come with the housemade chips, and both the normal and spicy versions were very good.
The interesting thing about the sammies – they are priced reasonably well (the sloppy joes were $ 7; normal prices range from $ 9-​$ 14), but they are a little small. As in: two of us at the table were considering ordering a second sandwich each. When I go out to dinner, I’m expecting to get enough to leave at least full, especially in Chicago, where the portion sizes sometimes drift into the «this is enough for two people» category!
Prior to dinner, we tried two apps – the cheese curds and the Vanguard Potato Balls. The balls, which tasted like twice-​baked potatoes with better fixins, were good, but I’m not sure I would Kool Aid Man a wall to get at them again; the curds were ordinary but the sauce they were served with was a winner.
Drinks are priced very fairly ($ 9); my wife and I got the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan, and we liked both. Based on the food, we both agreed that this place might be better served for us as a place to grab drinks first before eating elsewhere, similar to our feelings regarding Analogue.
The worst offender of the night? The Rootbeer Malt «boozy float», which was incredibly boozy and not very good. The alcohol totally overpowered whatever non-​alcoholic ingredients were in the glass, and for the price, I was better off just taking shots at the bar. Not a win. 25 Degrees still owns this category in Chicago, in my opinion.
Also – do NOT come to this place if you were going to settle in for a long night with a first date. The food comes out lickety-​split, as in just minutes after we ordered the sandwiches, they were on the table. Same for the apps. Weirdest thing of the night was that it took 15 minutes for the staff to make the boozy float; I’m guessing someone in the back just forgot to make it.
I will come back for drinks here, or to order the Madame with the spicy chips. The sandwich size is perfect for lunch but less so for dinner.

I wanted to add– the music they play in Wyler– does not match the patrons in the house for lunch, as it does to the hipster staff that work there. Bad tunes and too loud!

I work down the street from the place and when I drove by, it looked pretty cool. I have been here twice now. It has been pretty amazing both times. I especially like their bloody mary and my favorite sandwich is the Short Rib.
/​/​Reuben — This sandwich comes out warm with a ton of flavor. A good amount of corned beef and it is done well. Muenster cheese, russian dressing and bread and butter pickles. Its a slammmm dunk!
/​/​Chicken Salad Sandwich — this sandwich is cold and it pretty interesting. It wasn’t my favorite but I did enjoy the oddness of the sour grape jam. It added a nice fruity taste to the chicken salad.
/​/​Short Rib Sandwich — This sandwich is delicioussssss and is my current favorite. Comes out with tons of meat. I really enjoyed the crunchiness of the fried shallot. I am a sucker for crunchy in my sandwich.
/​/​Bloody Mary — about 12 oz but it is yummy. Not a whole lot of garnishes but has a spicy rimmed garnish. I would recommend it.
I forgot the prices but everything is pretty reasonable. about 8 – 14 $ per item. It has a really nice indoor décor and the staff is very nice. Food always comes out hot and quick.

Okay, like most other folk that have experienced the Wyler Road difference, is indeed different, in an exciting way! They have a laid back and fun atmosphere! Their food is not to be messed with, you certainly can’t find better in the local area that is for sure!
I will be attending again!

Please don’t come here and make it too popular. I love it here and want to keep being able to find seats at the bar.
Oh and they have the BEST grilled cheese I have ever had.
Be prepared to never find a seat in the patio. Support them they’re awesome!

Like many others, I was pretty bummed to find out the Brown Sack was closing. So when the news came that the location was being re-​opened with a similar concept, I was elated. Living right across the street, I noticed people coming in/​out before their official opening date, so I decided to drop in.
Wyler Road takes all of the good things the Brown Sack was and improves upon them. Really extensive variety of sandwiches, there is something there for everyone. They also have a great selection of draft beer and an impressive cocktail menu.
I found the size of the sandwiches to be perfectly proportionate for the price. Every sandwich comes with house made chips or a simple mixed greens salad. My first time there, I had the mushroom etoufee melt. I wasn’t expecting the sandwich to be so rich, but it reminded me of a vegetarian roast beef sandwich. I’ve also tried the rib eye sandwich, which is topped with homemade onion rings and au jus.
I will likely change my review to five stars in the future, but there are a few minor things I’d like to see worked out. First and foremost, there is a ventilation problem with their kitchen setup which caused smoke to dissipate throughout the restaurant both times I went. They kept the front door open to air the smoke out, which resulted in a decent amount of flies getting into the space. There were also a few hiccups in the service, but that’s inevitable with a new space and staff. I look forward to seeing Wyler Road flourish and welcome them to the neighborhood.

Me and the boyf went on a Wednesday. Let’s assume they opened last week. They’re insanely busy considering the day of the week and the silly location in the neighborhood (predominantly Hispanic, no parking etc). We ordered the:
Wisconsin Old Fashioned
Li’l Something
Clam Belly
Veal Heart Philly
Surly Furious
Old Fashioned
Our sandwiches, admittedly, took a long time to come, and even our second drinks, but they were apologetic along the way and endearingly so at the end. Our food was super good and I felt great and smiley at the end. Also, they took the drinks off of our bill because they felt bad we had to wait and we were nice about it.
It is decidedly white and hipstery, but if that doesn’t turn you off, come get some food. Bring your non-​white friends. It, like the United States, could use the diversity.