Jake Melnick's Corner Tap – American
This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with energy, drawing guests into a convivial atmosphere where the aroma of golden-fried pickles and bubbling buffalo chicken dip sets the stage for a spirited gathering. Friends huddle over massive Bavarian pretzels and overflowing plates of nachos, savoring elevated comfort classics that transform a casual night out into a communal celebration of bold, savory flavors.
41, East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, 60611 +13122660400 https://www.jakemelnicks.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, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Dairy-Free at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap in Chicago has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Salad, Melnick's V Burger and Hand-Cut Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap in Chicago has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Gameday Tower, Wing Combo (8 Wings) and Bang Bang Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap in Chicago has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Street Corn Elote Dip, Fried Oreos and Caramelized Onion Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap in Chicago has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Buffalo Chicken Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap in Chicago has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Buffalo Chicken Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap in Chicago has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut Fries, The Gameday Tower and Bang Bang Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap in Chicago has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Salad, Melnick's V Burger and Hand-Cut Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap in Chicago has 25 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Street Corn Elote Dip, Market Salad and Fried Oreos. 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 Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Cobb | 38.9 g | 53 g |
| Wing Combo (8 Wings) | 23.5 g | 39.1 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Dip | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Classic Caesar | 61.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Chopped Buffalo Chicken Wedge | 58.2 g | 36 g |
| Smash Burger | 3 g | 32.4 g |
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| Caramelized Onion Dip | 105 g | 28.1 g |
| Market Salad | 31.9 g | 25.3 g |
| Randall's Relish Plate | 74.4 g | 21.8 g |
| Wine Down | 40.9 g | 21 g |
| Street Corn Elote Dip | 33.3 g | 15.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Southern Fried Pickles - $11.95: Cholula ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Battered Tenders - $17.95: Choice of medium, spicy, firecracker, nashville, super hot, or XXXX Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biggie Pretzel - $27.95: Serves 4-6. Pimento cheese, cheese sauce, spicy mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bavarian Pretzel - $11.95: Serves 1-2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Cheese Curds - $12.95: Cholula ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Dip - $11.95: Cheddar cheese, ranch, green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jake's Nachos - $16.95: Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, green onions, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn Elote Dip - $10.95: Jalapeño, queso fresco, cholula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramelized Onion Dip - $8.95: Seasoned waffle fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Randall's Relish Plate - $11.95: Fresh vegetables, pickles, ritz crackers, pimento cheese, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Silver Dollar Sliders (3) - $17.95: Alabama white, KC BBQ, honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Cauliflower - $14.95: Crispy cauliflower, firecracker sauce, sesame seeds, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chopped Buffalo Chicken Wedge - $17.95: Crispy buffalo chicken, romaine, bacon, tomatoes, fried onions, ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar - $14.95: Romaine, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Cobb - $16.95: Mixed greens, bacon, red onion, avocado, egg, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, tomato vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Salad - $13.95: Mixed greens, apples, walnuts, pickled red onions, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- BBQ Ribs Half Slab - $19.95: KC BBQ sauce, served with coleslaw & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Ribs Full Slab - $30.95: KC BBQ sauce, served with coleslaw & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hickory Smoked Half Chicken - $18.95: KC BBQ sauce or dry rubbed, served with coleslaw & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Platter - $22.95: 8 oz pulled pork, KC BBQ sauce, Texas toast, served with coleslaw & fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Brisket Platter - $24.95: 6 oz of sliced 17-hour smoked beef brisket, KC BBQ sauce, Texas toast, served with coleslaw & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Makowski Hot Link Platter - $18.95: Grilled sausage platter, KC BBQ sauce, served with coleslaw & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Platter - $69.95: Half portions of all smoked meats, KC BBQ, Alabama white sauce, honey mustard, pickles, cornbread, fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Play - $26.95: Choose 2 smoked meats – half portion each Available at: dinner, lunch
Jake's Jumbo Wings
- Wing Combo (8 Wings) - $20.95: 2 sauces, 8 wings (boneless, bone-in, or cauliflower) Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Original Buffalo Wings - $17.95: Medium or spicy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poncho's Wings - $17.95: Grilled, garlic, cayenne Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Wings - $17.95: Thai chili, sriracha Available at: dinner, lunch
- KC BBQ Wings - $17.95: Jake's secret sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whiskey BBQ Wings - $17.95: Bacon, molasses, whiskey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean BBQ Wings - $17.95: Grilled, sweet soy, sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Hot Wings - $17.95: Cayenne, honey, vinegar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Hot Wings - $17.95: Roasted habanero Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- XXXX Wings - $17.95: Habanero, ghost pepper, scorpion, reaper Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Gameday Tower - $89.95: 48 wings with any 4 sauces Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Smash Burger - $18.95: 2 beef patties, american cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions, pickles, secret sauce, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lulu's Jalapeño Burger - $21.95: 3 smash patties, bacon wrapped jalapeño, chipotle cheese sauce, onion ring, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $19.95: 2 beef patties, american & swiss cheese, pickles, beer braised onions, Texas toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $17.95: Crispy buffalo chicken, coleslaw, pickles, brioche bun Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $17.95: Chopped BBQ pork, pickles, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Sandwich - $19.95: 17-hour smoked beef brisket, pickles, KC BBQ sauce, sesame seed bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Impossible Sloppy Joe - $16.95: Impossible meat, vegetarian sloppy joe sauce, pickles, crispy onions, potato bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melnick's V Burger - $17.95: House made carrot & lentil patty, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled onions, potato bun 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
Sides
- Hand-Cut Fries - $6.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dill Pickle Crispy Tots - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Garlic Waffle Fries - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homestyle Baked Mac n' Cheese - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornbread Skillet - $9.95: Honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $9.95: Dijonnaise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Broccolini - $10.95: Caesar dressing, garlic breadcrumbs, parmesan, chili flakes, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fried Oreos - $9.95: Pancake battered, vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet Sundae - $9.95: Vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Grasshopper Ice Cream Cake - $11.95: Chocolate cake, mint chip ice cream, hot fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 2 Scoops Ice Cream - $5.95: House vanilla ice cream, chocolate shell Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Ice Cream Float - $8.95: Frosty mug vanilla ice cream, choice of Sprecher's soda
- Select Drafts (Happy Hour) - $7: Ask for current selection Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- You Call It - $8: Well mixed drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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
- Wine Down - $10: Choice of red, white, or rose Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
- Is Jake Melnick's Corner Tap dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Salad, Melnick's V Burger and Hand-Cut Fries.
- What can I eat at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap on a dairy-free diet?
- Market Salad, Melnick's V Burger and Hand-Cut Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Jake Melnick's Corner Tap have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Market Salad and Melnick's V Burger.
- Is Jake Melnick's Corner Tap gluten-free?
- 5 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 Jake Melnick's Corner Tap?
- Grilled Chicken Cobb, at roughly 53g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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