Half Sour – American
This neighborhood haunt reimagines the classic deli experience, where the comforting steam of house-made matzo ball soup meets the irresistible crunch of golden latkes and savory cheese curds. The atmosphere hums with a casual, welcoming energy, inviting guests to linger over smoky salmon dip and charred wings in a space that feels like a vibrant community living room. It is a soulful destination where traditional flavors are elevated with a contemporary twist, creating a dining experience that is as heartwarming as it is modern.
755, South Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60605 +13122241772 https://halfsourchicago.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Half Sour
Dairy-Free at Half Sour
Half Sour in Chicago has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Burger, Schmear and Vegetable Hash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Half Sour
Half Sour in Chicago has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Schmear and Vegetable Hash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Half Sour
Half Sour in Chicago has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Salmon Dip, Hummus and Waffle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Half Sour
Half Sour in Chicago has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon and Lox Bagel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Half Sour
Half Sour in Chicago has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Half Sour
Half Sour in Chicago has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Fries and Corned Beef Hash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Half Sour
Half Sour in Chicago has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hero Cold Brew Coffee, Hero Coffee and Schmear. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Half Sour
Half Sour in Chicago has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus, Waffle and Bagel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Half Sour
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Breakfast | 37.8 g | 53.9 g |
| The Jesse | 62.3 g | 31.7 g |
| Triple XXX | 201.3 g | 29.8 g |
| Rosemary Hash | 38 g | 29.6 g |
| Chicken & Waffle | 18.9 g | 28.7 g |
| Chilaquiles | 46.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Steak Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Lox Bagel | 26.4 g | 23 g |
| Waffle | 21.4 g | 23 g |
| Bagel Sandwich | 35.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Shares
- Cheese Curds - $16: Fresno Hot Sauce, Buttermilk Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Wings - $17: Blue Cheese Dressing or Ranch, Fresno Hot Sauce (House), Buffalo, BBQ, Maple Bourbon, or Sexy-Thyme Dry Rub and Carrots Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $15: Crudité, Feta, Pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Dip - $16: Bagel Chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Latkes - $13: Scallion, Sour Cream, Apple Sauce, Hot Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Soups & Salads
- Matzo Ball Soup (Cup) - $7: Dill, Chicken, Vegetables, Alphabet Noodles (upon request) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matzo Ball Soup (Bowl) - $10: Dill, Chicken, Vegetables, Alphabet Noodles (upon request) Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $10: Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Croutons, Italian Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: Chopped Romaine, Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Challah Croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Cheeseburger - $18: Sharp American Cheese, Diced Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli, House Dill Pickles, Shredded Lettuce, Brioche Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Burger - $17: Chipotle Veganaise, Avocado Puree, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Vegan Bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey B.A.L.T - $17: Turkey, Bacon, Avocado Puree, Lettuce, Tomato, Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $17: Fried or Grilled Sexy Thyme Buttermilk Brined Chicken Thigh, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Shredded Lettuce, House Dill Pickle, Brioche Bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple XXX - $19: Fried or Grilled Sexy Thyme Buttermilk Brined Chicken Thigh, Nashville Seasoned, Buffalo Sauce, Hot Honey, House Dill Pickles, House Ranch, Shredded Lettuce, Brioche Bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $18: Corned Beef, Mornay, Sauerkraut, Special Sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rachel - $18: Turkey, Mornay, Sauerkraut, Special Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Jesse - $18: Corned Beef, Swiss, Coleslaw, Special Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef - $17: Violet Mustard, Rye Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mac & Cheese - $17: 4 Cheese Blend, Cheddar, Scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $25: Pan Seared Salmon, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Farro, Lemon, Capers, Butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $24: Fries, Garlic Aioli or Chimichurri Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Bagels
- Breakfast Bagel - $14: Eggs, Bacon, Choice of Cream Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Green Thumb - $13: Scallion & Chive Cream Cheese, Tomato, Serrano Jam, Fried Onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Bagel - $14: Smoked Salmon Salad, Arugula, Tomato, Onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Lox Bagel - $15: Everything Bagel, Tomato, Onion, Dill, Cream Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Brunch Classics
- Bagel Sandwich - $17: Choice of Bagel, Bacon OR Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, American Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chicken Biscuit - $18: Fried Chicken, Garlic Aioli, Pickles, Buttermilk Biscuit Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Biscuits & Gravy - $14: Biscuit, Sausage Gravy, Sunny-Side Eggs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Waffle - $18: Fried Chicken Thigh, Buttermilk Waffle, Maple Syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Breakfast - $14: 2 Eggs, Sausage Patty or Bacon, Hash, Sesame Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $15: Tortilla Chips, Tomatillo Salsa, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Sunny-Side Eggs, Sour Cream, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Hash - $18: Corned Beef, Sunny-Side Up Eggs, Pickled Onion, Fresno Hot Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetable Hash - $17: Seasonal Vegetables, Sunny-Side Eggs, Pickled Onion, Fresno Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rosemary Hash - $17: Rosemary, Red Onion, Sunny-Side Eggs, Garlic-Parmesan Sauce, Pepper Flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Doughnut - $5: Flavors Rotates Weekly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast
- French Toast - $16: Bread Pudding, Fresh Whipped Cream, Mixed Berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffle - $14: Buttermilk Waffle, Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Bloody Mary - $16: Sneaky Fox Vodka, House Made Tomato Mix, Half Sour
- Flora Daley - $16: Cardinal Dry Gin, Cardinal Flora, Ginger Lemonade, Iced Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Dark and Icy - $16: Sneaky Fox or Maker's Mark, Dark Matter Cold Brew, CH Coffee Liquor, Hazelnut, Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hero Coffee - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hero Cold Brew Coffee - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Bagel - $3: Everything, Plain, Sesame, Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Schmear - $2: Plain, Scallion & Chive, Giardiniera, Garden Veggie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Half Sour
- Is Half Sour dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Half Sour has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Burger, Schmear and Vegetable Hash.
- What can I eat at Half Sour on a dairy-free diet?
- Black Bean Burger, Schmear and Vegetable Hash carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Half Sour have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hero Cold Brew Coffee and Hero Coffee.
- Is Half Sour gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Half Sour?
- Classic Breakfast, at roughly 53.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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