Joe's On Broadway — Restaurant in Lake View Township

I don’t really understand what just happened but I think I was just cut off because I wasn’t from the neighborhood. Sandy was very sweet and attentive and engaging as a bartender but shortly after conversation with a patron that just entered the bar, I was told I had enough after a jack and coke, one beer and two shots with locals that spanned over a 3 hour endeavor. The others at the bar seemed equally as shocked as she told me the price of my tab. Quite offended, I used the restroom and thanked everyone for their cordial and fun relations. I really enjoyed Joes. But I felt as if my jovial and spirited nature wasn’t well received by her despite other patrons conversations. Perhaps because of my lack of locality, I didn’t fit in by her standards. I’ve never had this happen to me and I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone I know. The absurdity of her judgment left me befuddled and offended. I’d like to note that this review was made moments after i left the bar. It still makes me wonder if my cut off was due to my opinions and not my intake of alcohol and the supposed belligerence that would follow. Anyway, Jacqueline’s is down the street and they have the sort of inclusiveness that one would hope for a...

We went to this bar in the afternoon (3pm) on a Saturday after we had bomtomlees mimosas. All we wanted was one drink. I had to go to the bathroom as well as my male friend. It was nearly impossible to find the women’s bathroom because there were no signs or anything. The bartender (pretty sure it was the owner) came up to me and my friend and said “NO you have to go here” and pointed to the women’s bathroom and turned on the light in women’s bathroom (there’s no way we would’ve found this unless someone told us where it was) After that, he told my friends “I won’t serve you if you’re with “them”, but if you’re NOT with “them” I will serve you” Also when we walked in there was only a few customers, and the bartender told us “quiet, I have a headache!!!” VERY RUDE, you do not treat customers this...

An escape from the hustle and bustle of vivacious boystown and sports filled Clark street, Joe's on Broadway has been the neighborhood watering hole for nearly 5 decades. While boasting classic beers, simple mixed drinks, and bags of chips, this no frills local spot is a neighborhood best kept secret. The jukebox is always kept at a reasonable level and conversation takes the forefront as the stiff pours help ease even the worst nerves. The bartenders always have interesting stories and work both as the person who serves you a drink and the reason you stick around for another. As the neighborhood has changed over the last 50 years, Joe's on Broadway stands still as a nostalgic, classic place to have a cold drink, meet someone new, and play a...