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- Hours:
Mon-Thu 4 pm - 2 am
Fri 3 pm - 2 am
Sat 11:30 am - 3 am
Sun 11:30 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
85 reviews for 6 Degrees
Review Highlights
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"The horseshoe was rich and delicious--plenty for two." In 32 reviews -
"Try the ponyshoe sandwich if you've never had one." In 11 reviews -
"...layered on top of the texas toast, and covered with cheese..." In 10 reviews
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85 reviews in English
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Review from Megan C.
Chicago, IL
12/27/2011
We just popped in for a quick, casual bite to eat. The hubs picked it so I was a little skeptical ;-) It was a Tuesday so their special for the evening was 1/2 price appetizers - we shared a small chicken nacho with their special cheese sauce. That was delish!!! I typically don't like "cheese sauce" but this isn't your everyday nacho cheese. It's homemade, Welsh, something or other...it's GOOD! Hubs had the turkey burger w/ a cup of chili and homemade chips, I had a salad (I forget the name). EVERYTHING was cooked to order, chips weren't burnt, burger not too over done, salad FRESH - it was amazing! And the price can't be beat! Service was impeccable too. We will for sure be back!
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Review from Rachelle T.
Minneapolis, MN
3/2/2012
We visited on a Saturday night, the place was packed and a bit understaffed. Unfortunately, that resulted in cold nachos and constantly wondering if the waitress forgot our drinks. Oh yeah, she also over charged me and then took 20 minutes to fix the bill.
I would give the place a shot during the week, the drinks are fairly priced and the atmosphere is really comfortable. -
Review from Michael M.
Chicago, IL
12/28/2011
Please don't go here because then it will get too crowded and I won't be able to find a seat so easily.
Horseshoes are excellent, beer is cold, and it's a pleasant place to sit--either at the bar or a table. You can usually find a spot somewhere, and the staff always does what they can to fit you in. A really solid neighborhood spot. -
Review from Nikhil N.
Burlington, KY
12/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
In one of my visits to Chicago I ended up at 6 degrees and I am a fan. The owner, Ann, is the USP for this restaurant. The bar name reflects the '6 degrees of separation' concept and Ann lives up to it. She knew almost everyone at the bar and makes every effort to connect with you and you to others.
When we got there, the kitchen had closed but she went out of her way to have something cooked up for us. And then we chatted about my trip to Chicago and other things we shared in common. A couple of others at the bar got involved in the conversation. It was one of those bar nights where you meet new, good people. If I was a local, 6 degrees would definitely be one of my hangouts. -
Review from Brent W.
5/14/2012
I went to Uni w. the owner so therefore I *must* like it, right ? No, not really. It's good, pure and simple so get in. And they do a horseshoe, which I've not seen at any restaurant in Chicago. Heart attack goodness ftw.
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Review from Jeremy E.
3/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Nice spot for a beer. We went in late night on Friday and were able to get a table. Good beer selection and friendly staff.
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Review from katie m.
Chicago, IL
8/23/2011
UHMCHYEA, I came here because its advertised as "half off appetizers"...sweet, lets go!! Tuesday night dealios, mah fav!!!
We get there and its like 2 drink minimum. OKAY WTF then advertise that as well. We would have gone somewhere else then - but we sat down and we were all comfy and tired from biking, boo hoo.
Seems like a cozy neat little place to hangout. Good atmosphere. There was an older crowd (baby boomers) when we were there...maybe its different on the weekend? Just an average bar i guess...
The nachos were really good. The buffalo tenders were scrumptious.
The special was also a $4 beer. Like, get outttaaaaaa here on a Tuesday.
I'll probably just end up going to one of the other 1,000 bars around there with better deals. NOTHING screamed "come back to me!!"
haha, bitter. -
Review from Jordan C.
Chicago, IL
6/14/2011
The owner Ann is always there and incredibly friendly. The beer selection is decent and the service is prompt.
And the horseshoes are something that you dream about and wake up licking your pillow.
I crave the horseshoes like an addict. I might even consider traveling with a man-bag, just so I could carry a warming container with the cheese sauce to pour over everything I consume because it is that damn awesome.
In Chicago we generally have mediocre food at the bars (exceptions being the 4 corners group)... but 6 degrees kicks it up a notch and delivers something truly amazing. You can customize the horseshoe with whatever meat you want. You top it with crispy fries. You devour it with such a look of bliss on your face that people think you have been huffing paint.
And then you too will dream of the horseshoe. -
Review from Elena U.
Chicago, IL
4/4/2012
6 Degrees is a Bucktown gem...shhh please don't tell everyone! Ann, the owner, is one of the nicest people you will meet - she will more than likely learn and remember your name, and introduce you to everyone at the bar. Great menu - the infamous horseshoe and the homemade chips are highlights.
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Review from Allison V.
Chicago, IL
6/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is right down the street from me so one night my boyfriend and I decided to try it out.
We tried the beers that were on draft......seemed like the lines needed to be cleaned or something because the beers we had, and are familiar with, did not taste like they usually do.
We had sandwiches that were so-so. The food was fresh, but just somewhat bland. The in-house made chips were extremely dry.
The service was GREAT and our waitress took great care of us.
I saw a salad at the next table and it was huge.
The menu is not overwhelming and they have specials throughout the week.
Bike parking out front. -
Review from Mike A.
Washington, DC
9/3/2011
Decent to good beer selection, at average prices.
Would be a 3-4 star review if not for the Horseshoes and the excellent customer service at all times.
If this was in my neighborhood it would be my hang spot. -
Review from Melissa H.
Lisle, IL
4/6/2011 3 Check-ins Here
As a Springfield native, 6 Degrees is a little haven in Chicago. Someone from down south brought up their beautiful recipe for cheese sauce, and put horseshoes on the menu!
The pulled pork ponyshoe (code for smaller sized horseshoe) was perfectly moist and flavorful, placed on Texas toast, and smothered in that awesome cheese and topped with thin, crispy fries. Seriously folks, if you haven't tried a horseshoe during your Abe Lincoln trips down in Springy, do yourself a favor and come by 6 Degrees for a very authentic taste.
There is a special every night on food and drinks (Wednesdays are $8 horseshoe/$6 ponyshoe night, folks), service was great, people were friendly, tables were clean, TVs were turned to hockey.
Parking nearby is street only, but very easy; no neighborhood parking stickers required. -
Review from Michael G.
Rockville, MD
12/14/2010 1 Check-in Here
There are a lot of bars in Chicago with really obvious names. The seeming set their name by location (like Bucktown Pub), by which team the bar's patrons support (like the Cubby Bear), and there even a ton of them named after their owners (like Cole's). Some nomenclature, however, is not self-evident at first blush, so half the fun of the name is figuring it out.
This was what I was doing while waiting for the 50 bus on Damen to go and watch football at this place - wondering what on Earth 6 Degrees meant. Were they a bar that showed nothing but Kevin Bacon movies?
Once inside the bar, I quickly discovered a possible explaination. Sitting by the door, the group I went with found ourselves engaged in a shellacking by the wind similar to the shellacking the Bears were taking by the Patriots on the television. Did the moniker refer to the fact that it was Six Degrees inside the place during the winter?
While we were ill-positioned, there didn't seem to be a place in the bar that was any better. The entire bar area is in a long wind tunnel facing the door. The server actually told us that they "ran out of space heaters" so they couldn't get us one. Climate control to match your silly setup, please? Oh and said server, she gave us 6 Degrees worth of cold shoulder. I can't totally blame her for not wanting to go near the door, but we were left seriously wanting in the service department.
On the plus side, the beer was cold and there were some diverse kinds to choose from. I got a $6.00 Guinness, but they also had an alternate, microbrew, stout for the same price. And the nachos were warm. Made with real cheese, they were *six* fresh ingredients (including slightly cilantro flavored chips) of delicious. Unfortunately they were $7.50 instead of the $6 the size would probably denote. The plate is big but the density of the pile of chips is not.
It turns out (thank you interwebs) that this bar's "6 Degrees" actually refers to the theory that everyone is connected by no more than six degrees of separation. Photos line the walls so you can find your friends in different groups of people. The next time I'm in here, one thing is sure. I'll be sure to check them out to see how many groups in the pictures are bundled up in thick coats.Listed in: Guinness Economic Index
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Review from Kyle P.
Chicago, IL
2/9/2011
Great place. Loved the owner/manager that works on Friday she was very nice and approachable. The horseshoe is great. Dont like cheese sauce really ever but the welsch rarebit whatever was great. Shit I didnt even speak while I was eating because it was soooo good. Get the burger as one of your meats. The buffalo chicken was good but make sure you understand it over powers the sauce.
Frys are like mcdonalds...which is good -
Review from Meridith E.
Chicago, IL
9/19/2010
The fact 6 Degrees has horseshoe/ponyshoe's on the menu won me INSTANTLY. Ann Keefner, who is from Springfield, has a genius idea with this small and fun bar. I grew up about 35 minutes away from Springfield, and horseshoes are a staple in Central Illinois.
There are drink specials throughout the week, and the bar can appeal to any kind of type...beer, wine, sports, etc.
Recently, 6 Degrees added brunch service starting at 11am. And while this may be a little late for my brunch taste, I've waited on a few Sunday's to bring my friends there for some good ol' breakfast 'shoes.
It's easily accessible by bus or train. The nearest intersection is Damen & Armitage (South of Armitage). However, parking can be a different story. Parking on Damen is always a nightmare around end of business and the weekend.
While there isn't outdoor seating, the entire front of the bar opens up. So, you get a beautiful breeze and it's a great place to people watch! -
Review from Johnny T.
6/18/2010
Friendly bartenders. Great-smelling food. Inviting atmosphere. Awesome beer list (bottle and draft). It'll git ya drunk! It'll git ya drunk real good!
A night fit for celluloid foolishness (imagine The Hangover missing only the baby; yes, just that) began here. It started innocently enough. My buddy and I were waiting to be seated at a nearby gastropub. We thought we'd bide our time by having a beer. Remember: this is me. I either go big or not at all. This was a not at all day. All I'd had to eat prior was a bowl of cherries. That was unwise. One beer turned to two, the bartenders started chatting us up, I had to be dissuaded from eating someone's else plate of fries... and this all occurred within 30-40 minutes.
A fun beginning that had a perilous end. That said, I'd come back here and toss back a few (on a full stomach or I'll have dinner here; I need to see what this Horseshoe madness is all about). The food smelled great and I was genuinely impressed with how cool the bartenders were. This is Bucktown! And 6 Degrees has nice, laid-back bartenders. It's true. Don't scare them away. They may be a dying breed. It has a neighborhood bar feel without hipsters, pretension, attitude. Best of all, everyone was washed. Bathed! Good hygiene. Non-ironic smiles. Color me badd. I look forward to coming back.Listed in: Drunks for Drinky, Buck Teeth in Bucktown
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Review from Ryan L.
11/30/2009 2 Check-ins Here
I've visited this place about 6 or 7 times since it opened this summer. Mostly to relax and have a couple drinks before heading home. What prompted me to review this place now, finally? They had two tombstone decorations up for halloween...one read R.I.P. Whiskey Road and the other said R.I.P. Chinaski's (death by bacon). The two former bars that lead a quick demise were immortalized, and i loved it! If they had one for Darwin's (the bar before those two), I think i'd give them the 5th star just for that.
Also, they serve the great glob of grease known to us slobs as the horseshoe. Texas toast, hamburger meat, white rabbit cheese sauce, and fries to top it off. It's hella large, and i didn't know if i could tackle it. We both ordered a pony shoe, which is a little smaller than the horseshoe, and killed it. I was actually still kinda hungry, so now i know i could finish an entire horseshoe. I'll probably feel bad about myself afterwards, though. Actually, probably not. Oy, I need some self-control.
Drinks are solid here, and I am trying to visit often to keep the place alive. The owner is very nice and i wish her luck in finding success at a spot where bar's disappear into the good night. -
Review from Helena B.
9/10/2009
Hmm, it's nice and... bright... in here.
Don't get me wrong, Melissa Q. (my drinking companion for the evening) is a lovely girl to gaze upon, but eek! How about some mood-lighting up in here?
Beyond that, 6 Degrees is pretty standard.
Beer selection: Standard. You probably know what's on tap without having to ask.
Set-up: Standard. Bar stools around the bar, high tables throughout.
This is definitely more of a "drinks-with-friends-while-on-our-way-to-other-bar s-in-the-area" - type place rather than a "drinks-with-a-cute-boy" - type place. Don't know about y'all, but I need some dimmed lights to accompany my wooing.Listed in: A Stroll Down Damen
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Review from Brian B.
Chicago, IL
6/10/2009 1 photo
The new bar in the commercial blackhole of 1935 N. Damen is called: 6 Degrees.
It might take 6 other people you know to name every bar that USED to exist at 1935 N. Damen. (It's been Chinaski's, Whiskey Road, and Darwin's before this new... er... evolution).
Each bar before it had some notable gimmick that failed...
+ Darwin's had deep-friend pumpkin slices with wasabi-mustard dipping sauce (It was on the Food Network y'all). They also had a few Nintendos set up with a BUNCH of games.
+ Whiskey Road had Movie Night with unlimited bacon -- it's possible they have lost all their regulars to cardiac failure.
+ Chinaski's was the first Asian-Polish fusion restaurant* (*not true)
6 Degrees will feature classic pub fare plus "horseshoes": Texas-toast with meat, topped with french fries and cheese sauce. (Sounds like they might have the same problem Whiskey Road did).
Meanwhile across the street Lemmings is still doing good business.. oh those fickle Yipsters. -
Review from Dianne S.
8/29/2010 1 Check-in Here
6 degrees...
More like 106 degrees. It was hot in here. I DID want to take off all my clothes.
Granted bars get crowded in the summer months but I looked at the thermostat and it read 84 degrees. Yowzer!
That's about it for my rant.
My husband and I decided to meet up friends here for our birthdays for casual drinks and possibly a horseshoe or two. (The kind you eat, not the kind you put on a horse). Unfortunately, I was still digesting dinner from Spring so I did not partake in the noshing for fries, chicken tenders, and cheese. There's always next time. But keep in mind, the plate was empty within 15 minutes of hitting the table.
Any bar that has Blue Moon as the beer of the month is ok in my book. Bartenders pay attention and don't pretend that they don't see you waving them down like an air traffic controller. Decent crowd...bar people who drink beer.
Would definitely return possibly in the cooler months of fall and with an empty stomach.
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What exactly is a horseshoe? Well, I'm glad you asked:
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Review from Steve M.
8/31/2009
Huge fan of 6 Degrees!
I happened upon it while driving home to get lunch, and decided to go in there in search of a sandwich and a cold beer to wash it down. Glad I did, cause I discovered a great new neighborhood gem!
Ann, the owner was tending bar that afternoon, and couldn't have been more friendly and fun to talk to for a couple hours.
I had Sam Adams on special (very reasonable at $3.50/pint), and a grilled chicken sandwich that was made with high quality ingredients. You know it's a good sign when the cheddar cheese on your bar food sandwich inspires thoughts of "whoa.." Homemade chips were rough cut and sprinkled with coarse-ish salt. 6 Degrees' cooks do simple bar food really realllly well. Also, the menu isn't trying to be something it's not. Ann knows what she's going for, and in this guy's opinion, is nailing it. Can't wait to try some other items!
While I was there, our discussion ranged from her story to mine, to her hopes for having her bar "make it" in the neighborhood. Looks to me like if she can continue to deliver with 6 Degrees, she's well on her way to "pillar of the neighborhood" status. Also, free WiFi for those job seekers and work-from-"home"ers out there!
I'm glad to see a quality bar crop up in this space, and quality people working there. Ann, bartender T, and both cooks I met were also top-notch. Get yourself over there! -
Review from Santiago A.
Chicago, IL
11/25/2009 1 Check-in Here
YEEEEEAAAAHHH BOOOOOIIIII!!!!! Finally. I found a place with horseshoes (the food item) in Chicago. It wasn't like when I went into Durkin's and the sign said they had horseshoes... but it turned out to be the game, not the food. That, by the way, finished placing that bar into the completely useless category in my book... but I digress:
Coming here was such an internal, emotional struggle. Why? Well, on the one hand I really, really wanted to eat a horseshoe without having to drive 200 miles to do so. On the other hand, I was worried it wouldn't taste any good and I'd break down crying. Thankfully, this was not the case :) woo! The cheese sauce was the key. It was a great sauce, and that really makes or breaks any horseshoe. They also have the option of having one half be one kind of meat and the other be another kind. This is really nice if you can't decide. It's like you're getting two horseshoes in one. WOO! I had half with burger and the other half was buffalo chicken. I almost went into a pleasure coma... as well as a diabetic coma. haha
Ok, that was an exaggeration, but seriously. This dish is not for the faint of heart... or health. I'm so glad I went here and I will definitely be back. I also liked how the owner was really friendly and a great hostess.
6 Stars for 6 Degrees!! -
Review from Kevin A.
5/11/2010
LIKE CHEERS WITH CHEESE SAUCE
Everyone here seems to know everyone's name. You get that the place has a lot of regulars as soon as you walk in, from the hugs from the servers, to the shout outs from the bartenders, to the candid customer photos on the walls.
I didn't necessarily fall in love with the place on my first trip as it was a bit hot and stuffy, but I did fall in love with their cheese fries. They have McDonalds-style thin cut fries with a glorious, yes GLORIOUS cheese sauce. This isn't some neon orange gunk out of a can, this is the real deal.
All in all, a nice casual place to grab a drink before a night out. -
Review from Jill L.
Lake Zurich, IL
10/25/2009
I loved this place!!!
I graduated from WIU, and have been missing a place called the Jackson Street Pub where they make something called a Horseshoe. The Horseshoe's home base is in Springfield IL. However, while they are not overly complicated, I can't tell you any place that makes them other than Jackson St Pub and then restaurants in Springfield, until now.
6 Degrees has delivered one of my college comfort food/hangover remedy staples. Their hamburger horseshoe was fantastic, and their Bloody Mary was excellent as well. I'm so glad I have a place to go when I'm craving a Horseshoe that is not 4 + hours away.
The service was fantastic. The women there were very friendly. I could make this a regular occurrence, but my waistline wouldn't appreciate it, since I'd never order off the salad menu (no self control, I'm sure it's delicious.)
Great place, try the horseshoe (or pony) -
Review from Michelle S.
Chicago, IL
12/4/2010
Went here on a Monday night for the BEARS game. although I admit that our trip was not planned 'I'm sure glad that I stumbled upon 6 degrees! Great food-especially on a Monday! $5 burger special. And that $5 buck burger = yummy!
Great vibe, friendly staff & patrons. NO frills, but just how I like it. -
Review from The S.
Chicago, IL
9/11/2009
The Stanger was strollin' down Damen, lookin for a cold brew one night, all the sudden rain starts crashin' down and the Stanger had to duck for cover (The Stanger's hair could not handle that type of downpour). 6 Degrees was the Stangers saving grace. Grabbed a table, ordered a Miller Lite (of course) and had a Stangerlicious good time. Stanger has been back a few times since at all sorts of random hours. Sometimes the service is top drawer, sometimes it blows. The Stanger will show his beautfiul face again at 6 Degrees for sure, so be warned, cause the Stanger is pretty bad ass.
The Stanger would like to make a side note to reviewer Mike F. You are a dork bro, nobody wants to be around dudes that use the term "bestie." -
Review from Jenna A.
Chicago, IL
8/26/2011
Hooray! I had my 1st BBQ pork ponyshoe! This place does not disappoint in serving size. Love the home town feel. I was welcomed by the owner Ann, as If I were family.
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Review from Leah M.
Chicago, IL
8/6/2009
I fell into 6 Degrees haphazardly after work one night and was pleasantly surprised by the welcoming staff and service. Magic Hat on tap is never a bad thing, either.
Having just moved to the neighborhood, I greatly appreciate a place that is right around the corner with a full menu (including chicken chili), friendly people that already know my name after the first visit, and great service. Looking forward to my next visit! -
Review from Krista M.
Chicago, IL
1/10/2010
Since discovering 6 Degrees, I have set several missions:
#1: Shut the box. Check.
#2: Ponyshoe. Check.
#3: Group picture framed in the bar. Still working on that one.
I have been here several times and each time always seems better than the last. Friendly staff, delicious food, and good drink specials. Whether you're there just for a drink after work, a game of Shut the Box with friends, or a spontaneous dance party... it seems to be the ideal place!
I was with a group of about 20 people last week for a celebration, and Ann, the owner was incredibly accommodating. We had the back room to ourselves and the service was really great. After most of the group tried ponyshoes or horseshoes, I'm sure it's safe to say that they'll become repeat customers! -
Review from Jennifer B.
Chicago, IL
8/3/2009
What a nice, low-key bar/restaurant/hangout in Bucktown....
The service here is fantastic, and the food is great too. It's casual, laid back, and friendly. We were here on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty busy but not at all loud. Again, just a great, chill place.
I'm from Springfield (why am I admitting that???) and yes, they do have horseshoes on the menu. I opted for another option, but the horseshoes looked fantastic and would recommend them to anyone.
P.S. I thought I had left my credit card at 6 degrees so I went back to see if they had it. The bartender literally turned the restaurant upside down looking for my credit card and asked for my info and said, "We will definitely call you either way, if we find the card or not." They are just so nice in there....so is Ann, the owner. If you want to go somewhere where you are treated like a friend, try 6 degrees. -
Review from Kat F.
Chicago, IL
3/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great food and service EVERY TIME!!!!
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Review from Tim S.
7/10/2009
I have always walked by every incarnation in this space without giving it much thought. Finally stopped in to the newest in a long line of establishments after a friend called to say they were heading over there.
What a great little spot. Bartender was friendly and on top of things, owner came by to say hello. From what I saw of the Food (the Horseshoe? Seriously what the hell is that, aside from looking good) I will have to head on back and try it out very soon. -
Review from Karen Anne B.
Riverside, IL
9/7/2009
Checked this place out because we "needed" a horseshoe. I was glad to see that they had a veggie 'shoe. Pretty tasty, but they need to put the cheese sauce on TOP and should switch to crinkle fries. : )
We were tired and lame, so we didn't hang out too long, but it seemed like a fun place and and a good atmosphere. It was a nice evening so they had the large windows out front open. Would definitely go again. -
Review from Magen R.
1/3/2010
I've been to 6 Degrees twice now once for a work event and once because I liked it so much the first time!
There are a lot of things I like about this bar, especially the atmosphere and the selection of alcohol and food. I lived in Springfield for a short while and was very impressed to see a bar serve horseshoes in Chicago. My waistline could not handle me ordering a horeshoe last time I was there but I'm glad to know they're there when I want one.
I also loved the Skinny Girl Margarita, it was delicious and reasonably priced. They also had great beer specials when I was there and the food I ate was pretty delicious.
All in all 6 Degress is definitely worth heading to. -
Review from cassie r.
1/23/2010
I'm not in the practice of handing out 5s without a good reason. So what was it about 6 Degrees that earned them a coveted "wohoo" vote?
The customer service. Really, when the service goes above and beyond, it tends to stick in your head, possibly even overshadowing mediocre aspects of your experience. While everyone was truly friendly and helpful, Ann (not sure what her role was there, it seemed she was doing a little bit of everything) made a special stop at our table to chat, express her appreciation of our beer selection (BTW - Brothers Thelonious Belgian Style Ale is fantastico), and recommend a 6 Degrees style shot (which of course we had to try). She even shouted out a good-bye to me, by name, as I left the bar - in the midst of a huge crowd of people, and a good hour after we chatted. It's a small thing, but she's obviously a smart businesswoman who knows how to keep customers coming back. All the staff seemed just as adept at keeping their patrons happy - an impressive, noteworthy quality in a bar, for sure.
The food was decent - I think I should have tried a horseshoe (apparently, if you're from Springfield, IL this will mean a lot more to you than it does me, but word on the street is that 6 Degrees does this very well, so it might be worth a try). We had the hummus with pita and guac/chips - both weren't exactly memorable, but great options to soak up some alcohol....(see beer reference above). The setting of the place is pretty chill, and the customer photos on the walls were a fun, quirky addition to the place. Overall, I highly recommend checking this place out the next time you're in Bucktown.Listed in: The Places I Go Out
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Review from Bess R.
2/21/2010
Stopped by for dinner and hockey-watching this Sunday. It was pretty empty aside from the bar which was totally full. We got a seat in the back right in front of the TV.
We started with the "dusted" wings. They were SO good - meaty and tasty. My hubs had the southwest salad, and it was just okay. I had a ponyshoe. Had to try it, and I'm so glad I did! I had pulled pork layered on top of the texas toast, and covered with cheese and french fries. It was outstanding. seriously. I can't wait to go back and try the other meat choices. yum, meaty goodness.
Service was great - everyone very nice and welcoming. We will for sure be back soon. -
Review from Lauren B.
New Orleans, LA
7/28/2011
I went to this bar last night as stop #1 on a birthday outing. Honestly, I chose the place because of the rave yelp reviews and the closeness to our second location. Turns out that this is about half a mile further from the damen blue line stop, but we didn't mind the walk.
From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. We were greeted with a smile by the bartender who showed us a table that they had set up for 10 people even though we hadn't made a reservation. Our server was friendly and fantastic and working her butt off. She had no problem with my friends who staggered in late and split the check with no complaints.
The horseshoe was pretty fantastic as well. I split a pulled pork and italian beef one with my boyfriend and holy crap, that cheese sauce is amazing. And the giardinera on the side was even more amazing.
They had specials for the night, and our server was also very helpful about lowering the price for certain drinks (I'm assuming this was because we had such a large group). I was drinking the skinny margaritas all night which were delicious and didn't use artificial sweeteners, which I appreciated.
The whole time we were there, we were all talking about when we were going to come back. I highly recommend this place, and a bar that treats their customers so well deserves to be busy. -
Review from Kar M.
Chicago, IL
7/10/2009 4 photos
Two words: vegetarian horseshoe.
Yes, I was told this was a contradiction in terms, an abomination; I was asked why I hated America. But I had always been curious about the fabled horseshoe, heralded by my Springfieldian colleagues and launched into infamy by http://thisiswhyyouref...
But as the resident non-meat-eater, I figured I would never have my chance. Until 6 Degrees. Alongside buffalo, hamburger, turkey burger, chicken, and ham, they offer a slightly less coronary-inducing Horseshoe option filled with grilled zucchini, onion, and tomatoes. Same Texas toast underneath, same cheese sauce (here, put under the fries instead of on top) and same haystack of french fries. Horseshoes are $12, which carries your choice of two meats; the less ambitious can get a half-portion Ponyshoe with one meat for $8.
As a wet bread averter, I was pleased that the Texas toast didn't get soggy. The cheese sauce wasn't the dayglow orange stuff from the nacho machine and was tasty as cheese sauces go. The grilled veggie combination was well chosen. And the carnivores raved about their carnivory as well. And no, I could not finish the whole thing.
Their signature 6 Degrees cocktail is a pineapple-grapefruit blend, very smooth and tasty. The pico de gallo that comes with the tortilla chip appetizer isn't too great, but the guacamole is excellent. There was plenty more on their food menu that I remain eager to try, such as a vegetarian avocado burger for $8--if this is bar food, it's my kind of bar food.
I was very impressed with the service as well. We brought in a shudder-inducing 30-person crowd, renting the second half of their bar as a party room. The owners and staff handled an overwhelmingly full house with friendliness, patience, and grace. Extremely well done. -
Review from Lois A.
Chicago, IL
2/6/2010
When we first walked in it was cold and there was a really bad song playing that made my boyfriend and I want to knock our skulls together. As soon as I got my beer I ran to the jukebox and then David Bowie was playing and I felt like a normal person again and could think about food and enjoy myself.
I want to eat every BLT on the planet so I had to try the Kevin Bacon LT. For some reason the words were hard to get out of my mouth, I kept saying the Kevin BLT or just Kevin LT before I finally got it right. Why is that such a tongue twister? I had problems saying it for days even to myself in my head. It was a very, very standard BLT. More like a Naked Kevin Bacon LT. No frills, no mayo. I just don't think a BLT is as good as it could be without mayo. The beer helped so that I didn't miss the mayo TOO much and I was really enjoying the fries. Try the ponyshoe sandwich if you've never had one. With chicken and the cheese sauce they have it is yummy and the food is pretty cheap here. The people that work here are some of the nicest people ever to give me food and that made up for how chilly the temp in this bar was. Also...bonus points for a jukebox with good music on it.Listed in: My BLT Addiction
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Review from Drew J.
Schaumburg, IL
3/17/2010
Stopped in for dinner after drinking since 7am for St. Practice day. Great establishment. I realize they may have been a little weary of our bunch as we all had some atrocious face paint on (thank you mystery face paint lady at Mcfaddens!) Any ways, the food was promptly served and very delicous.
I would recommend this as a great place to stop in and grab a drink or two. The really decent food is just a big bonus. I have no idea about the 6 degrees of connection thing as I couldn't see beyond 10 feet or so very accurately. I'm guessing it holds true. Keep on keepin' on 6 degrees.
