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What are these reviewers ON? Konak is awesome. I wish I could give them five stars but I haven't personally ingested anything beyond the beer menu.
I try taking my boyfriend to places in the neighborhood. No matter how hard I try to steer him to Simon's, we never make it past Konak's. He loves this place. He likes it because it's never packed and the two bartenders are nice and dependable. And I think the blue neon lights tractor-beam him in...
Every time we're in there the guys at the bar treat us like family - usually offering us whatever nuts or fruit they've brought in for themselves. And at the end of the night they've given us complimentary shots. (We never do any heavy drinking... and this has come from two different bartenders.)
My boyfriend has had the pizza and he recently ate a Konak burger. It's hard to get an opinion out of him, but a couple of days ago when I was talking about getting burgers in the city, he said, "That Konak burger was pretty good." (I've mentioned elsewhere that his ''pretty good" is equivalent to any one else's awesome.)
I think that a large component of how you judge a place is based on the expectations you have of it. Konak is right next door to Hopleaf. There beer selection is not going to compete. And it's a neighborhood bar with a mediterranean spin: I'd probably never go there for an earth-shattering, foodie experience.
The value of this place is that it's also generally uncrowded, laid back, friendly and inexpensive (w/ bonus: late night menu). If you have an always-hungry, introverted boyfriend, who wants to drink czech beer surrounded by friendly people and be on a first name basis with the bartenders, you really can't beat Konak's.
I'll have a bite next time and hopefully be able to give them their first five-star review - I'm sure they deserve it!
"Please don't let there be ten, please don't let there be ten..."
The thought kept flashing through my head. We had read (well everyone else had) Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" for the Yelp Summer Book Club. I had a copy from high school before PC was entirely in vogue so I read "Ten Little Indians." I hope I'm not giving away too much to say the first character to die in the book was poisoned. I won't go so far as to say I worried about this fate with the food at Konak, but I also won't say I wasn't glad when more than ten people showed up.
To avoid legal action, picture the characters in this review going to the bathroom to, you know, or just leaving and not going to the morgue.
"Ten book club Yelpers, doing just fine...one ate the pizza, and then there were nine..."
Konak trumpets that they are the home of vegetarian pizza. While I give them credit for that, I also put quotation marks around "pizza." The term weaksauce has almost become passe but I'm going to use it because that's what was on the pizza. Konak has found a way to actually bottle the concept. I wasn't even sure I had eaten a slice or two of David R.'s purchase when I was done. They claim the pizza is made fresh daily but I'd rather have had microwaved pie with some flavor.
"Nine book club Yelper, wondering who's late...one ate the nachos, and then there were eight."
The menu at Konak claims they use melted cheese on their bar nachos. I'm not sure what they melt but I'm guessing a block of velveeta from my order. The neon cheese covers a mixture of chips and jalepenos so vile, one couldn't help but thinking they were at a baseball game. But paid more.
"Eight little Yelpers thinking they've been devlined...one checked the beer menu, and then there were seven..."
The beer menu is probably the best part of the bar and the only reason it gets a second star. They stock multiple ciders (including Cider Jack and a splendid off-menu raspberry one) but their beer leaves a bit to be desired. I don't know why they bother with putting cute little flags on their menu when most of them are moderately priced American brews.
"Seven Yelp readers, plans to come back nixed...one didn't like the service, and then there were six."
The most comfortable seats in the house, a set of couches in the back, are a no-eating area. The music was loud and the staff claimed there was no way to turn it down. Food took forever to be served. If this place didn't steal prime real estate on Clark, I'd be amazed if it didn't shut down. But I made it out in one piece.
"One little Yelper glad to have survived. Next time people go here, it will still be far less than a five."
It was the best of times, it was the worst of... pizza. How can you mess up pizza? A veggie pizza should taste real good, not barely edible. I ate it cause I was starving and thats the last time I'll do that. They put my leftover pieces in a box and oops I 'accidentally forgot' it.
$5 glass of cabernet and all was well with the world again.
Sorry, Konak. You just kept disappointing.
First it was the "No eating" signs in your back lounge area. Then you turned on some loud music and pretended that you couldn't change the volume.
When I ordered a pizza, it took you two minutes to ring up; if I'd known that you were going to walk across the room out of earshot, I would have ordered my beer in the same breath. That added another two minutes to the process. Your draft beer selection is lackluster.
Worst of all, your pizza sucks. The vegetables tasted fresh, but the crust, sauce, and cheese are all a big fat NYET. This stuff was so bland and barely a step above the worst freezer pizza.
You have a pool table and since you're never full, I suppose that you serve a meager purpose as a desperation Hopleaf overflow.
So when you break up (Simon's) its often hard to find another that has all of the qualities of the former and then some. No its not! Konak's is awesome. Very low key vibe, family owned business, super nice people, great service by the adorable Tuba! And the kicker? A $4.00 glass of Pinot Grigio that rocked.
Yes they have interesting Turkish beer available and yes they have a pretty large menu of bar food basics with a Mediterranean touch but it was the open air front windows, the chill vibe and the basketball playoffs in the background (not the focal point) that got me at first sight. The place is huge so there is plenty of room, no need to be crammed into one of the neighboring establishments and greeted with surly beer snob service.
Don't tell anyone, but I want to buy this place. Shhhhhhh.
On a night when you find yourself feeling rejected by a long wait for a table at Hopleaf, or just don't feel like being shoved around like a pinball while trying to enjoy the one or two beers you can get your hands on, slide a few doors down to Konak. Grab a seat, a drink, a little elbow room, and relax.
Going to Konak is what I imagine going to my Turkish uncle's, if I had one, place would be like. I'm always well fed, treated like family, and my glass is rarely empty. The bartender keeps me buzzed by offering up his own special concoction of free shots from the bar. Special bright green Christmas shot, anyone?
If your thoughts turn to eats, the hanging signs around send (not so) subliminal messages about trying the chicken chops. Pally, listen to every signal here, because those chops are tasty. For less than $10, you get 3 pieces of juicy, flavorful chicken, pitas, fries (or on occasion, baked potato), and a small salad. Wash it down with a drink special, such as a $3 Sierra Nevada, and you've got yourself a deal, daddy-o.
Head to the back and chill in the cozy corner, watch TV (usually sports), play pool, or just grab a bar stool or table. This is a perfect spot to hit up with a group of friends or even a date, although I wouldn't recommend it as a destination for a first date to impress. However, any other time you'll find plenty of spots to hang with your hottie and carry on a conversation without being overpowered by the jukebox.
Stop in sometime. Look for me in the back
Konak....the bar that unless you press your nose up against the glass at night, you'd never be able to tell what the place was really like inside. I've always thought it was a pizza joint, when in fact folks have told me it really isn't.
It isn't a dive bar, though some folks call it one. Call it Hopleaf's poor cousin, but in a good way. The type of cousin that welcomes you any day of the week and has enough room for you and your friends and also is gentle with you, particularly your pocketbook.
Though I've not eaten here, alcohol is another matter and prices are affordable with specials usually going on. There is a pool table and darts along with a nice little jukebox. My roommate indicated not a good first date place, but honestly, I'd take a first date there just to see the reaction....a negative one....kick him/her to the curb because Konak is a great little place that doesn't make itself into something it isn't. It is just a great little bar & place to enjoy your evening in the AV.
Stopped in while waiting for friends to go to a trip to Hopleaf. Helped myself to some $4 Carlsburg and caught some of the Bulls game on some flatscreens that were a bit too small for my tastes. Browsed the menu that included some salads, hummus, burgers, pizza, and decided to have a burger. The burger came with a healthy dose of red onion and was 1/3 of a pound for the price of $6.95, a change of pace from the usual 1/4 lb. burger.
Other entertainment in the bar includes a pool table (I don't remember if it is free), electronic darts and plenty of room to sprawl out, unlike its neighbor next door. Konak is a good alternative to the now overly trendy Hopleaf and its excessive waits to get anything done.
We went here last night and had an *excellent* time. The bartenders were very friendly, and attentive. I'd give them a full 5 stars but we didn't try their food. Still great customer service, clean area, plenty of TVs, and decent prices secure a 4 star for me. Someday when I try the food I hope to up this to a 5 star
I've been here a couple times since moving to Chicago.
The vibe is nice and they genuinely seem to appreciate your business. I believe the establishment is owned and operated by a gregarious group of Turks.
When all the lights are out at night, and it's just me, alone, I aspire to be a swarthy Turk. I just feel like it would make life easier.
Anyway, the guy who runs this place really appears to be busting his ass to make it work, and it does. I stumbled in last night (Friday) looking for some chicken chops and asked if the kitchen was open. "No. Tomorrow, kitchen open 'til two (AM)." But the look he gave me said, 'It pains me to see that I am unable to fulfill your gastronomic desire.'
He rounded the bar quickly, delicately touched me on the shoulder, and pointed to the rotisserie pizza, "Pizza in case."
On this night our ships would merely pass, but I see a Saturday (today!) in the future where I roll in and the Turks greet me as one of their own, and offer up free golden squirrel shots and chicken chops.
I am also developing a superficial resolve never to go to hopleaf, despite their sweet beer. From what I can tell it's some sort of exclusive, elitist establishment that may or may not do you the favor.
Do Konak the favor.
Went to Konak's on a whim late last evening after a night of editing text.... Needed to have some fun and my friend and I went in three other places before we stopped here.
I am SO glad we did!
Konak has a lot going for it. Here are three of my favorite things about it:
1. Interesting selection of eastern bloc beers.
2. Really friendly staff and owner (thanks for the Jameson!)
3. GREAT people watching.
.... and cheese fries. Did I mention cheese fries?
Super relaxed, lots o' fun, and well worth it. Good specials too!
I don't know why I've never considered going in here before. Perhaps it's the name...doesn't really sound like a bar. And in general, have found enough watering holes that serve food in the neighborhood not to bother.
But I'm glad I finally did.
The inside of Konak is a surprise. A large, clean space with plenty of seating, t.v.'s, a pool table, darts and a cute little "private" seating area in the back.
The pizza is pretty good...super thin, crispy crust and sauce/cheese that actually has flavor. The chicken wings weren't buffalo, but instead fried and seasoned.
So, a pitcher of New Castle, a medium pizza and chicken wings rang up at a lovely $37 and I was able to sit and chat with my brother with ease while passively watching the Sox game.
If you're ever in the hood and without a specific destination in mind, give this place a whirl.
Konak is one of those quirky places that could only exist in a neighborhood like Andersonville. My parent's used to come here when it was a Turkish restaurant. Now its a sportsbar (kind of) frequented by a steady crowd of Chicago actors still run by Turks.
Want some Efes dark with an eggplant pizza? Only at Konak.
Its the kind of place you can go by yourself and walk our knowing the whole bar.
This place is still rocking after all these years. It's a chill place, great beer specials (Efes for $3.50!) and tons of Turkish hospitality. It's edging out Hopleaf as my favorite bar in the area. I seem to find myself here a LOT lately.
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We had a very brief, limited experience at Konak, but it was enough to make me anxious to return! A group of 5 of us was just needing to kill 20-30 minutes before we went over to see the Neo-Futurists, so we wandered into this place for a drink. We sat in this little area on the back with rows of couches along the walls, cool chandelier things, curtains, and a big fish tank. It was great! I've never had the opportunity to drink a Harp and watch some fish suck on the side of the tank, and I really enjoyed it. There was a juke box so the music was ranging from Beyonce to Johnny Cash.
This place is a bit far from my neighborhood, but if I'm ever back in the area I'll go back. One of my friends said they have great hummus!!
Our first time in Konak was our first week in the neighborhood. It was very hot outside and we did not have AC so off we were in search of a bar with food and AC. After our first experience of the week which was Stargaze(quit laughing) we were looking for some what of a less hostile crowd.
We came across Konak and ventured in to have the famous Chicken Chops. The place was clean, the people were nice, the AC was on and the Chicken Chops were excellent.
As with us, the Konak has made some changes over the years. The owner is very nice and even though we were never regulars and even less regular now he always has a pleasant hello and inquires of our where abouts.
If you are looking for a good low key place where you can actually talk with someone then give Konak a try.
Only negative is that there can be carry over from Hop Leaf next door but that is a whole different review.
I went to this small local bar just because it's conveniently located just a couple blocks away from where I live -and the fact that they would never be overly crowded.
I haven't tried their pizza (which, I should .. really) -but I'm not a big fan of their other food on the menu. I like the fact that they have a good jukebox, some empty seats, friendly servers/bartenders (who practically recognize me everytime I go there), a pool table and a dart board. Top it off with a couple bottles of Blue Moon and it's aaallll gooood. ;)
Great place to have a conversation.
I've been to Konak a couple times. Mostly on week nights or early Friday evening. Usually a light crowd.
Konak is an excellent spot to catch up with people and have a good conversation without having to worry about deafening music.
Good staff. Good beer. Good place to catch some European soccer.
Konak is the Sybil of bars. It has gone through so many incarnations I've lost track. Now it's settled into something of a sports bar. The place is littered with flat screen TVs, which on a recent outing were playing everything from soccer to women's college softball.
The big draw of Konak is that you're all but guaranteed a seat. The front room has a bar and several tables, the second room has a bunch more tables, including one for pool, and the back room has couches and a fish tank. When Hopleaf and Simon's are packed, Konak has space available. There's a 50/50 chance you'll see lesbians playing pool, so that's a bonus.
The bar serves food, which is nothing special and more expensive than you'd expect. (8 to 10 bucks for a burger?) But after a few beers, anything could happen. Monday, the whole menu's 20% off.
Konak has apparently become an actors' hangout. The wall opposite the front bar is plastered with headshots of people you've never heard of. (Forgive me if your picture is up there.) But once one of them hits, Konak's got it made in the shade.
My roommate and I decided to try this neighborhood hot-spot out the other day after hearing much buzz, and wandered the few blocks from our apartment over on a Sunday evening.
The bar wasn't too crowded, and had lots of TV's going with various news programs and football games. Low-key, neighborhood spot vibe. We seated ourselves at a table toward the front of the bar and a few minutes later, the bartender came over and took our drink order. Our Diet Cokes arrived shortly thereafter, and we then ordered our food -- roomie: Chicken parm. sandwich, me: the "chicken chops."
When our food arrived, I was a bit surprised. The apparently "famous" chicken chops ended up being a bunch of on-the-bone pieces of fatty, greasy baked chicken on pita bread. I'm not generally a fan of keeping a lot of fat on the meat that I eat, but it was so dark in the spot that I couldn't decipher what was edible from what was not -- so in the end, I didn't eat much at all of the meat. The side salad was yummy and the.. mashed potato-esque side dish was good (though not the fries advertised to come with it). My roommate's sandwich was average, but the fries were deliciously crispy and flavorful.
Over the course of the meal, the bartender came over and looked at us a few times, apparently ignoring the fact that our $2.50 flat-ish sodas ($2.50, for one pour of fountain soda, seriously!?) were both empty and that I'd barely touched my main dish. Once we were finished, we waited over five minutes for the check at the table, before giving up and picking up the check at the bar.
I'd come back to drink and perhaps to try the pizza, which has gotten so many good reviews on here, or the appetizers... But never again for "chicken chops."
In a word: Disappointing.
Dear Konak,
I should probably give you more stars because you let me in when no one else would. But then you served me Heineken. That's not your fault really. It's more mine. I didn't know any better coming to Chicago from Carbondale where I drank copious amounts of Bud or Gordon's. You remind me of my youth and I love you for that. But in truth, now I think I'd rather go to Simons or Hopleaf. Unless they're too full, then I'll head on over. But this time I'll drink something better. I'm older and wiser and just can't stomach Heineken.
Love, Tiny A
I remember the first time I walked into Konak pretty vividly. Everything had a tinge of blue to it, the lighting looked like Turkish lanterns and there is a wall on the left when you walk in featuring the headshots of some "actors" (which in of itself serves as about ten minutes of entertainment, those headshots).
Konak is a strange place, with some pretty good food. They seem to think their chicken chops are a really big deal. "Have you tried it?" signs hang from the ceiling. Yes, Konak, I have tried it. It's pretty good, not salivatingly so but pretty good no less. I will stand behind your cheese fries for all eternity.
This place is always a good alternative if Simon's is over-crowded or if you want cheap and pretty good food along with beerverages and such. Always an interesting cross-section of people too.
Chances are, I'm trying to avoid anyone going to or coming from the Hopleaf, since they usually only choose to muck up Clark St. from Thursday to Saturday night with beery wisdom and hilarious staggering.
If I venture out into my neighborhood to enjoy a beverage on a Saturday night (which I rarely do, since every funking bar on Clark from Foster to Bryn Mawr is considered to exist solely to suck up the spillover from Hopleaf), it's to Konak or a place a lot like it.
I'm not going to go into great detail about what I love about it for obvious reasons. It would get five stars if I could turn my head 15 degrees and not face a plasma screen television. Or three.
I hope you enjoy turquoise. There's plenty of it for a lifetime in here-including the toilet in the men's room. This place always has at least one good beer on special for $3.00-that's a plus. The pizza here is surprisingly good. Anyone that knows me knows I'm a pizza snob. The garlic pizza is awesome.
I finally found a bar my more reserved less party animal girlfriend will really enjoy.
This place is quiet, I felt odd playing a more up beat song on the jukebox, but Rebel Rebel didn't seem to bug anyone. It was nice to enjoy conversation without shouting.
Nice big manhattens at a good price. I had the nachos to eat, they were ok. It's a pet peeve of mine when a menu says Melted Cheese and when your plate comes, it's cheese sauce. I wanted shredded cheese, but oh well.
The only off-putting about the whole place had nothing to do with the bar itself, it was a patron who puked, right on the floor, next to our table, on her way to the bathroom. Yuck.
Konak's is a great little neighborhood pub -- possibly my favorite this on this side of Andersonville. The thin crust pizza is truly fantastic and a great deal. I would actually put it in close competition with D'Agustinos -- you heard me. The owners are good for a bit of chat, and there is normally a good selection of sports games on the TV. Soccer/Football is frequently on.
As is noted before, you are almost guaranteed a seat at this little place, so stop in before you head over to the Hopleaf or Simons. I think you'll enjoy yourself.
When I'm up in the Andersonville area this is usually the bar I go to. It is a gem just because it is never packed. I hate going to most bars on weekends because I'm now old and like to sit down with my drink and have good conversations. I don't want to stand and constantly be bumped into by people who don't have the courtesy to say "excuse me" or "sorry."
And really it would be difficult to pack this place since it is HUGE! Seriously the room keeps going and going which I always forget until I have to go to the bathroom since I usually just sit up front by the bar. But back there they have darts, pool tables, and huge tvs.
The drinks are reasonably priced and the staff is always friendly. I haven't tried the food, but I should do that soon. It always smells good.
The only thing I don't like about this place is the fact that there is only one bathroom per gender. As in, one toilet for the ladies. For such an enormous place you'd think that there would be at least a couple stalls.
This may be a good place to grab drinks, but I made the mistake of going for lunch with a friend. I had a grilled cheese sandwich, but I don't believe it was grilled...more like a cheese sandwich on white bread. How do you screw up a grilled cheese sandwich?! Really? :) Anyway, I'm not rushing back.
Every time I go to the Hopleaf, I'm wishing I was at Konak instead.
Okay, not really.
But Konak makes great pizza and it's definitely more affordable than the Hopleaf's (none the less tasty) fare . It's different from the rest of the pizza I've had in Chicago. Thin, crisp crust, not NY style. It's fresh tasting, not greasy and inexpensive. Blue collar beer on tap, bourbon I like. Great bartender! He almost always gives us a free shot of liqueur (I forget what it's called) when we leave. Good jukebox. There's usually a soccer game on one of the overabundant tv's.
I've only seen it really crowded a couple of times which is weird because it's a really comfortable place. Perfect for after a long evening at Simon's or...the Hopleaf.
My roommate brought me here after attending her show. I guess this is where all the actor's hang out after their shows get out lol. I think I stood at the wall of headshots and still did not recognize anyone. But hey I'm sure they are all great theatre actors from Chicago that I have no clue. Still got my respect though. I can tell the crowd is full of theatre/film types which is cool. Great music and always fun watching your friends try to dance to it horribly. I didn't try the food here but I'm sure it's not that bad if I saw my fellow friends chowing down though they could have been hungry because they just got out of their show lol
I'm not a fan of really crowded bars. I like to be able to spread out, hear my friends talk, and actually get a chance to play pool. Konak feels like one of Andersonville's best kept secrets. They have a really big space, but it's rarely crowded, like the place next door. My beer of choice here is usually Hoegaarden, but they also carry the elusive and delicious Delirium Tremens.
It's easy to jump in and play a game of pool or throw a game of darts, no waiting. The dart board seems like it's too close to the seats (not enough room to back up), but this could work in your favor if you suck at darts. There's a lounge area around a TV in back that's supposed to be nonsmoking, and there is a big fishtank up there, too. I have more fun watching drunk people try to watch the fish than I do watching the fish.
Pizza is good. Service is good too, the owners are really friendly and will recognize you after a few times. I left my cell phone at the bar once and they took good care of it :-)
This place might have the friendliest staff of any bar I've been two. After two visits the bartender knew my name and was buying me shots. The whole place is clean and chic, but very affordable. They have a strong selection of beers, make killer drinks, and have excellent food (try the jalapeo/sausage pizza or the hummus).
If you like to multi-task when you drink they do have a pool table, a dart board, and a golden tee game, as well as an internet juke box. The dart board is poorly located (too close to a counter to get a good distance away, and the darts soar across the hallway leading to the restroom). This is advantageous, however, is someone has been pissing you off, you leave to shoot some darts, and they are forced to run by and dodge your attack just to make it to the restroom.
Overall, one of the most fun bars I've been to. I only wish they were a 4am-er.
I find it amusing that many of the previous posts mention Konak's proximity to the Hopleaf. But, it's hard not too--the Hopleaf is practically a Chicago landmark. Actually, that's a great way to distinguish the two bars. Going to the Hopleaf is an EVENT. It's super crowded but they have every beer on earth(ok, hyperbole alert). Konak, meanwhile, is a more realistic bar where you'll have just as good a time.
Don't let its modest looks deceive you. I've been to the Konak where they're playing Miles Davis' Flamenco Sketches or Guster or that band you like but can't remember their name. They also have woodpecker cider, which I've never even heard of. Not too shabby.
With pool, some lounge-y couches and puh-lenty of space, Konak is always a winner of an evening.
PS: It's way more of a bar than a restaurant...so you know.
Why haven't I ever been here before!? Seen it a million times but didn't go in until last night.
It wasn't crowded at all, had super friendly bartender who actually asked my name and shook my hand, and had a good crowd and a good jukebox.
Pizza is decent, but has the advantage of being super cheap. Similar with the beer.
I will definitely be back.
Everytime I go to Hopleaf, I seem to finish up the night at Konak's. I'll get to Hopleaf before 9 usually (I like to sit when I drink... less falling down) and have 2 or 3 beers.
By that point, Hopleaf is usually packed, shouting loud and I've had enough that I can't really tell the difference between a Dubbel and a Tripel anymore. So I walk over to Konak's, order a Goose Island and settle in for a few more rounds. Its never too loud (unless you're sitting right under the speaker), prices are reasonable and the folks are generally friendly. I never sit in the floor area in back... dirty hippies. And it makes it too hard to get up to pee. Speaking of peeing, there's a single seater for mens & ladies so occasionally there will be a line, even thought the place is never more than half full. But the bathrooms are generally clean enough.
I would have given this place at least a three star if I hadn't made the mistake of eating the pizza here, which is slightly better than a frozen tombstone if that. The place is run by Turkish people, and looks middle eastern inside which is cool, but that's where the theme ends. So it's a weird blend of a sports bar, bad pizza, unusual decor, and pool table. It is less crowded then Hopleaf, and you can actually hear a conversation so that is a plus. Service is so-so... we sat at a table in the front and eventually had to approach the bar ourselves because apparently the server wasn't taking care of the tables in the front. A server also spilled a glass of water on some coats and a purse and made no apologies about it. I guess I'm glad it wasn't beer. Oh and their soda was flat.
need a drink? like now? not 30 minutes from now while you wait for the group of 18 x-sorority girls that have to decide what type of belgian beer they will try next? like OMG.
can't deal with crowds and lines cause you're f-ing starving and you want something that's not goat cheese infused with lavender encrusted almonds?
go to konak.
note: i think this place is a front for something else though. whatever. it's cool.
We had drinks at Konak and that's all I have had here. This is one of the "overflow" bars to head to if Hopleaf is ultra-crowded (and usually it is). The TV was showing some international soccer matches, which is a plus for me. I hear the pizza is not bad, so perhaps I'll give it a try next time.
We were once offered a free shot called the Golden Squirrel. I love soccer. Pitchers of beer. Garlic/Eggplant/Jalapeno pizza is delicious. Konak.
It's a nice unassuming bar run by nice unassuming guys. I'm not into the packed bar scene, so Konak is a good place when you would rather not shout just to talk to your friends or place an order.
It's clean. The food is solid. The crowd is pretty normal. The drink selection is so-so.
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