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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, 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
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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Battered Tenders - $17.95: Choice of medium, spicy, firecracker, nashville, super hot, or XXXX Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biggie Pretzel - $27.95: Serves 4-6. Pimento cheese, cheese sauce, spicy mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bavarian Pretzel - $11.95: Serves 1-2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Cheese Curds - $12.95: Cholula ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics 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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramelized Onion Dip - $8.95: Seasoned waffle fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Randall's Relish Plate - $11.95: Fresh vegetables, pickles, ritz crackers, pimento cheese, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-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 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-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Salad - $13.95: Mixed greens, apples, walnuts, pickled red onions, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based 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: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Gameday Tower - $89.95: 48 wings with any 4 sauces Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $17.95: Crispy buffalo chicken, coleslaw, pickles, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand-Cut Fries - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dill Pickle Crispy Tots - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Garlic Waffle Fries - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornbread Skillet - $9.95: Honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $9.95: Dijonnaise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Broccolini - $10.95: Caesar dressing, garlic breadcrumbs, parmesan, chili flakes, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $6.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fried Oreos - $9.95: Pancake battered, vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet Sundae - $9.95: Vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Grasshopper Ice Cream Cake - $11.95: Chocolate cake, mint chip ice cream, hot fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 2 Scoops Ice Cream - $5.95: House vanilla ice cream, chocolate shell Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- You Call It - $8: Well mixed drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
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