Wolcott Tap – American
This neighborhood sanctuary glows with a welcoming warmth, inviting guests to escape the chill and settle into a space where the steady hum of conversation pairs perfectly with a meticulously curated tap list. The bar celebrates the artistry of craft brewing, pouring everything from crisp, golden pilsners to bold, spice-forward winter ales that capture the essence of the season in every glass. It is a quintessential local haunt where the relaxed atmosphere and rotating selection of rare pours turn a simple pint into a soulful, communal experience.
1834 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago IL 60613 https://wolcotttap.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Wolcott Tap
Halal at Wolcott Tap
Wolcott Tap in Chicago has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Unibroue La Fin Du Monde 16oz, Duvel and Sierra Nevada Pils (8.4oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Wolcott Tap
Wolcott Tap in Chicago has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Furth Malat Pinot Noir, Leelanau and Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Wolcott Tap
Wolcott Tap in Chicago has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farnumn Hill Farmhouse Cider, Cheech and Chong's Raspberry Highball and Furth Malat Pinot Noir. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Wolcott Tap
Wolcott Tap in Chicago has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rodenbach Alexander, Farnumn Hill Farmhouse Cider and Cheech and Chong's Raspberry Highball. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Wolcott Tap
Wolcott Tap in Chicago has 52 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deschutes N/A Black Butte Porter, Non-alcoholic Paloma and PBR Draft. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Wolcott Tap
Wolcott Tap in Chicago has 55 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deschutes N/A Black Butte Porter, Non-alcoholic Paloma and PBR Draft. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Wolcott Tap
Wolcott Tap in Chicago has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheech and Chong's Raspberry Highball and Songbird. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Wolcott Tap
Wolcott Tap in Chicago has 5 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheech and Chong's Raspberry Highball, Freelander Cabernet and PBR Can. 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 Wolcott Tap
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Bee's Knees | 93.8 g | 53.4 g |
| Leelanau | 29.9 g | 33.5 g |
| Deschutes N/A Black Butte Porter | 68.6 g | 28.1 g |
| Stone Delicious IPA 12oz (Gluten Reduced) | 64.5 g | 23.3 g |
| Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc | 0 g | 21.6 g |
| Miller High Life | 2.6 g | 18.5 g |
| Furth Malat Pinot Noir | 0 g | 15.4 g |
| Paper Plane | 59.3 g | 15 g |
| Segura Viudas Sparkling Brut Cava 187mL | 9.5 g | 14.5 g |
| Dozen Roses | 85.5 g | 14.5 g |
| Right Bee Dry Cider | 0 g | 12.6 g |
| Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale 12oz | 95 g | 12.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the freshness of every course from appetizers to mains, with many highlighting the soup as a standout dish that captures the kitchen's attention to detail. Reviewers praise the inviting atmosphere and professional service, noting that the welcoming staff makes for a memorable dining experience worth recommending to friends.
Menu
Draft Beers
- Art History Bauhaus Pils - $7: Illinois-made German-style Pilsner. 5.2% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Spiteful Jingle Balls - $7: Spiced Winter Ale. 6.7% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Dovetail Winter Hopfenlager - $9: Ravenswood-made Hoppy Lager. 5.1% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Beachwood Tailgate Mate IPA (13oz) - $9: Hazy California IPA. 6.7% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hopewell Halligalli - $9: Chicago-made Altbier. 5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Old Irving Lifesblood - $8: Chicago Dark Lager. 6% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pipeworks Abominable Snowman v. Unicorn (13oz) - $8: Local Double IPA with cryo-hop aromas. 7.6% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Midwest Coast Mango For It (13oz) - $7: Belgian-style Witbier with Mango. 4.7% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Off Color Riene Des Renards (9oz) - $10: Wild Sour Ale with raspberries. 8.1% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- JK Winterruption (9oz) - $8.5: Organic Michigan apple cider with vanilla, cinnamon, and maple. 6.9%
- PBR Draft - $4: 4.6% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Bottles & Cans
- Sierra Handshake - $8: Sierra Nevada Pils with Underberg sidecar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Best Maid Sour Pickle Beer 12oz - $8: 4.7% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cantillon Gueuze 375ml - $25: Blended Lambic from Belgium. Bottle conditioned. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hop Butcher Presto Change-o - $12: Hazy Double IPA featuring Mosaic and Simcoe. 7.5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Middle Brow Yard Work - $7: Chicago Kolsch. Light, easy, and crisp Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sierra Nevada Pils (8.4oz) - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- PBR Can - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Miller Lite - $5
- Pacifico - $7
- Miller High Life - $5
- Allagash White 12oz - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ayinger Brauweisse Hefeweizen .5L - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Maplewood Son of Juice Hazy IPA 16oz - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Dovetail Hefeweizen 16oz - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- 3Floyds Gumballhead 12oz - $8.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Half Acre Daisy Cutter 16oz - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Bell's Two Hearted Ale 12oz - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lagunitas Little Sumpin 12oz - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Stone Delicious IPA 12oz (Gluten Reduced) - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Stiegl Radler 16oz - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Duvel - $11 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Unibroue La Fin Du Monde 16oz - $11 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rodenbach Alexander - $13: Red Sour Ale with Cherries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Off Color Apex Predator 16oz - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Delirium Tremens Belgian Ale 16oz - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sam Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout 16oz - $11: 5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale 12oz - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Guinness Can 16oz - $8 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Ciders & Seltzers
- Right Bee Dry Cider - $7: Heirloom Midwest cider apple juice
- Farnumn Hill Farmhouse Cider - $12: Barely off-dry Cider Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Stem Apricot Haze - $9: Semi-dry apple cider with apricots and aromatic hops Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Northman Rose Cider - $9: Dry Michigan apple cider with wine grapes
- Uncle John's Blueberry Cider - $10: Michigan apple cider with blueberries
- JK Scrumpy Organic Michigan Cider (16oz) - $13: Semi-sweet Cider made with heirloom apples
- Aspall Dry English Cider - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- 2Towns The Bad Apple - $12: Oak-aged Imperial hard cider with honey. 10.5% abv Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- 2Towns Pacific Pineapple - $10: Oregon hard apple cider with pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Skimmers Hard Iced Tea - $10: Uncarbonated Hard Iced Tea. 4.5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- High Noon Vodka Hard Seltzer - $9: Peach Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Wine
- Segura Viudas Sparkling Brut Cava 187mL - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Segura Viudas Sparkling Rose 187mL - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Girasol Chardonnay - $12: California. Organic, not buttery or oaky. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nortico Alvarinho - $13: Portugal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc - $13: New Zealand Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Montrose Rosé - $12: France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Furth Malat Pinot Noir - $12: Austrian Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Riojana Reserve Malbec - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Freelander Cabernet - $13 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
House Cocktails
- Wine Spritzer - $13: Grapefruit OR Mango and Citrus, OR Cranberry and Allspice Dram, with Sparkling Wine Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Boozy Hot Cocoa - $13: Choice of Butterscotch Schnapps, Bailey's, Bourbon, Kahlua, Dark Rum, Bumbu Creme, Rumchatta, Skrewball, or Frangelico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hot Toddy - $12: Four Roses, Honey, Lemon, Clove
- White Noise - $12: St. Germaine, Cocchi Americano, Wormwood Liqueur, Club Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Smoke Show - $14: Mezcal, Ghost Pepper Tequila, pomegranate beet syrup, lime, chili bitters
- Leelanau - $13: Petoskey Lavender Gin, Lemon, Top Note Grapefruit Soda Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Dozen Roses - $13: Four Roses Bourbon, Cocchi Rosa, Herring Cherry, Cherry Bark Bitters Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Peel My Wrath - $13: Bumbu Rum, Bumbu Creme, Maplewood Chocolate Liqueur, Dry Curacao Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicago's Manhattan - $16: Judson and Moore Rye Whiskey, Sweet vermouth, Angostura, cherry. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Espresso Martini (Our Way) - $13: Vodka, Honduran Coffee Liqueur, Frangelico Hazelnut, Strong Coffee. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Seasonal Buck - $13: Blackberry or Passionfruit, Citrus, Ginger Beer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Classic Cocktails
- Paper Plane - $13: Rye, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, Lemon
- Carajillo - $13: Tequila, Licor 43, cold-brewed coffee, orange peel
- Bee's Knees - $13: Hayman's Citrus Gin, Clover Honey, Lemon juice
- Margarita - $13: Astral Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime.
- Old Fashioned - $13: Bourbon or Rye, Demerara, Orange and Angostura Bitters, Orange Zest
Beverages
- Cheech and Chong's Raspberry Highball - $10: 5mg THC, zero calories Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Maplewood DRO Apple Express - $10: 5mg THC, zero calories Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Best Day N/A Kolsch - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lagunitas Hazy N/A IPA - $7 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Deschutes N/A Black Butte Porter - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Red Bull - $4: Original or Sugar Free
- Fountain Drinks - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Lemonade, Iced Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Juice - $3: Cranberry, Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple
- Organic Chocolate Milk - $3
- Botanical Spritzer - $10: Housemade lavender syrup, lemon, elderflower tonic, butterfly pea flower tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Songbird - $12: Willie's Remedy THC Social Tonic, lemon, club soda, butterfly pea flower tea. 5mg per cocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Non-alcoholic Paloma - $12: Almave non-alcoholic agave spirit, lime, Top Note grapefruit soda, salt rim. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Wolcott Tap
- Is Wolcott Tap halal-friendly?
- Yes. Wolcott Tap has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Unibroue La Fin Du Monde 16oz, Duvel and Sierra Nevada Pils (8.4oz).
- What can I eat at Wolcott Tap on a halal diet?
- Unibroue La Fin Du Monde 16oz, Duvel and Sierra Nevada Pils (8.4oz) carry the halal tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Wolcott Tap have vegan options?
- Yes. 52 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Deschutes N/A Black Butte Porter and Non-alcoholic Paloma.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Wolcott Tap?
- Bee's Knees, at roughly 53.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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