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: high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Shares
- Cheese Curds - $16: Fresno Hot Sauce, Buttermilk Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $15: Crudité, Feta, Pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Dip - $16: Bagel Chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Latkes - $13: Scallion, Sour Cream, Apple Sauce, Hot Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Soups & Salads
- Matzo Ball Soup (Cup) - $7: Dill, Chicken, Vegetables, Alphabet Noodles (upon request) Dietary tags: Kosher Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matzo Ball Soup (Bowl) - $10: Dill, Chicken, Vegetables, Alphabet Noodles (upon request) Dietary tags: Kosher Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $10: Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Croutons, Italian Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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: 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey B.A.L.T - $17: Turkey, Bacon, Avocado Puree, Lettuce, Tomato, Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, 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, DASH Sodium-Reduced 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 Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef - $17: Violet Mustard, Rye Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mac & Cheese - $17: 4 Cheese Blend, Cheddar, Scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $25: Pan Seared Salmon, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Farro, Lemon, Capers, Butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $24: Fries, Garlic Aioli or Chimichurri 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, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Bagel - $14: Smoked Salmon Salad, Arugula, Tomato, Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Lox Bagel - $15: Everything Bagel, Tomato, Onion, Dill, Cream Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber 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 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, 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: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rosemary Hash - $17: Rosemary, Red Onion, Sunny-Side Eggs, Garlic-Parmesan Sauce, Pepper Flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Doughnut - $5: Flavors Rotates Weekly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast
- French Toast - $16: Bread Pudding, Fresh Whipped Cream, Mixed Berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffle - $14: Buttermilk Waffle, Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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
- Hero Coffee - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hero Cold Brew Coffee - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Bagel - $3: Everything, Plain, Sesame, Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Schmear - $2: Plain, Scallion & Chive, Giardiniera, Garden Veggie
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