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Weekend Brunch  - Theory Chicago, Chicago, IL

Theory Chicago

4.9 (371)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Our goal is to make Theory your home away from home. Theory is a cozy, upscale sports lounge with an emphasis on comfort, good food, and great service. We can accommodate groups from 2 to 350 for dining and corporate events. Our menu features american cuisine with southern and Mexican touches. We hope to see you here soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joel Sorinsky
  • Catering
    For Catering inquires please contact Holly at 312-644-0004 or Holly@theorychicago.com. You can also visit http://www.theorychicago.com/private-events/ for more catering information.
  • Private party facilities
    Our easily-adaptable, two-story establishment, can accommodate anywhere from 2-350 guests. We can host an array of events from engagement parties and baby showers to corporate meetings and company occasions. With customizable food and drink packages and a wide variety of amenities, you truly can make the space and your event - your own.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Near North
  • Cross street
    State & Hubbard
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking available. A Paid Lot is also available on at 18-20 W Hubbard.
  • Public transit
    State & Grand Red Line Stop.
  • Entertainment
    Daily Sporting Event Dj's on Weekend
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tour De France

    Multiple dates available
    Watch Cycling at our house! AUDIO ON
  • Patio seating

    Jun 3, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
    Reservations for Patio - Outdoor seating, weather permitting
  • Love Island

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Love Island every Thursday & Sunday all summer long

What 371 people are saying

Theory Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Lively

  • Chicago

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Theory Chicago is an ideal spot for sports enthusiasts, offering a "great place to watch a game" with "tons of TVs" and a lively atmosphere. Guests enjoy "amazing food" and friendly staff, making every visit special. It's a favorite for events like March Madness and F1, where "the staff is amazing."
371 Reviews
  1. Asma VIP

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time and we loved it. The food was great and our waitress and amazing!! Very attentive and checked on us several times.

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  2. Aisha

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved Love Island watch party night! My friends have never seen the show so they went for me and ended up becoming fans because of the ambiance of the event. The food was good and the drinks were great!! I hope in the future there can be more love island watch party events

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  3. Adam

    East Tennessee12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for groups. Lots of TV. Limited food options, but all the food is good!

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  4. Kristin

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to watch a game. Very lively and lots of TV’s.

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  5. Payton VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i always have a great time at theory, but they made today feel so special! we were celebrating a special occasion and they comped us two pineapple mimosas with little strawberries on top! it was such an early morning but the staff made it all so worth it! even the owner stopped by to say that “of course i saw your message” about our special event! theory is the best! the staff is amazing! and the food is so good! forza ferrari! 🏎️

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  6. Shil VIP

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team was so friendly, and the managers were so gracious. For bar food, everything was really hot and fresh. Can't wait to see F1 again very soon.

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  7. Jim VIP

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Not really “upscale” and the food is so-so, but it was a great place to watch an NBA playoff game we just had to see. They had the sound up on the game at a moderate level and played music during the commercials. Many many bonus points for that.

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  8. Phil

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there to watch Leafs-Panthers Game 2 and surprisingly ended up being a lot of Leafs fans there which created a great atmosphere. Incredible place to watch a game with tons of TVs (and fans) to create atmosphere. Food was decently priced for downtown. Waitress was nice but came by our table 100+ times asking if we were good and almost felt like we were expected to keep ordering food and drinks as the game went on. Not a huge fan of that. Otherwise good experience.

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  9. Elijah

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Great vibes and great spot to watch the games

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  10. Uday

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place in Chicago to watch F1. Great crowd and energy!

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FAQs

Theory Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 644-0004.

Theory Chicago is rated 4.9 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Near North

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Theory Chicago

9 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State & Hubbard
  • Neighborhood
    Near North
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking available. A Paid Lot is also available on at 18-20 W Hubbard.
  • Public transit
    State & Grand Red Line Stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joel Sorinsky
  • Entertainment
    Daily Sporting Event Dj's on Weekend
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Catering inquires please contact Holly at 312-644-0004 or Holly@theorychicago.com. You can also visit http://www.theorychicago.com/private-events/ for more catering information.
  • Private party facilities
    Our easily-adaptable, two-story establishment, can accommodate anywhere from 2-350 guests. We can host an array of events from engagement parties and baby showers to corporate meetings and company occasions. With customizable food and drink packages and a wide variety of amenities, you truly can make the space and your event - your own.
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