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Benchmark, located in the heart of Old Town, is open for lunch, happy hour, and dinner—Tuesday through Friday from 5pm to close, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to close. Indulge in our delicious new menu, refreshing cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere—perfect for enjoying great food, catching the game, celebrating parties, or just hanging out with friends.
Benchmark features multiple event spaces on two floors – the first floor features a large wrap around bar and our second floor features a fully retractable rooftop! Benchmark can accommodate your intimate group of 15 or your next large scale event for 375 guests.Looking for private space for a larger party? Ask us about a full venue buy-out!
Sedgwick Station (Brown/Purple Line) – Located about a 7-10 minute walk from Benchmark.North & Wells (Bus Route 72) – Located a short walk from the venue.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
low proof cocktails made with sommarøy 55 proof gin or vodka
Martini$11.00
Citrus Collins$11.00
Raspberry Cooler$11.00
Zero Proof (N/A)
Margarita$10.00
0% ABV
Citrus Collins$10.00
seedlip citrus, lemon, simple syrup, sparkling water
0% ABV
North High Prickly Pear Hemp derived THC seltzer (10mg)$9.00
Athletic Hazy IPA$5.00
0.0 ABV
Draft Beer
Yuengling Amber Lager$7.50
blue moon$8.50
5.4% ABV - belgian-style wheat ale
guinness$8.50
4.2% ABV - irish stout
kona big wave$8.50
4.4% ABV - golden ale
maplewood son of juice$8.50
6.3% ABV - hazy ipa
michelob ultra$6.50
4.2% ABV - light lager
miller lite$6.50
4.2% ABV - american light lager
modelo especial$7.50
4.4% ABV - mexican lager
stella artois$7.50
5% ABV - belgian pilsner
Seltzers & Booch
high noon$10.00
(peach or pineapple)
4.5% ABV - hard seltzer
nutrl orange$10.00
4.5% ABV - hard seltzer
white claw black cherry$10.00
5% ABV - hard seltzer
luna bay blueberry$8.00
6% ABV - hard kombucha
play hard apple prickly pear$10.00
4.5% ABV - hard seltzer
Cans
bud light$6.50
4.2% ABV - american light lager
busch light$6.50
4.1% ABV - american light lager
coors light$6.50
4.0% ABV - american light lager
michelob ultra$6.50
4.2% ABV - light lager
miller lite$6.50
4.2% ABV - american light lager
alarmist "le jus" hazy ipa$8.50
6% ABV - hazy ipa
corona extra$7.50
4.6% ABV - mexican lager
maplewood pulaski pils$8.50
5.1% ABV - pilsner
right bee cider$7.50
6% ABV - dry cider
half acre daisy cutter (16oz)$9.50
5.2% ABV - pale ale
White Wine
albarino, abadia de san campio
rias baixas, esp 2023 - great combination of floral, fruit, acidity and creaminess. pairs with: shrimp lettuce wraps, tokyo fries, pimiento poppers
6 oz$13.00
9 oz$18.00
chardonnay, mer soleil by caymus vineyards
monterey, ca 2022 - flavors of brown spice and honeysuckle nicely braced by citrus acidity. pairs with: burrata press, italian chop, grilled haloumi
6 oz$13.00
9 oz$18.00
sauvignon blanc, babich
marlborough, nz 2023 - signature citrus and acidity balanced by some sancerre-esque minerality. pairs with: benchmark burger, maine lobster roll, broccolini tempura
6 oz$13.00
9 oz$18.00
pinot grigio, "aqua de venus" by ruffino
friuli, ita 2022 - white fruit notes of peach, along with zesty citrus acidity and measured minerality. pairs with: greens, chicken or duck
6 oz$13.00
9 oz$18.00
rose, sainte marguerite "symphonie"
côtes-de-provence, fr 2022 - fruit flavors come through and they're complemented nicely by crisp, zingy acidity. pairs with: trio of dips, empanadas, thai chicken wings
6 oz$13.00
9 oz$18.00
Red Wine
red blend, ferrari-carano
sonoma, ca 2022 - consider this a full and fun wine, but a bit less robust than our straight cabernet offering from caymus. pairs with:duck empanadas, italian chop, benchmark burger, our pizzas
6 oz$14.00
9 oz$19.00
red blend, the prisoner
california 2022 - yes, THAT prisoner. flavors of ripe dark red cherryand blackberry coulis with hints of anise on the finish. pairs with: empanadas, chicken shawarma, benchmark burger, our pizzas
6 oz$14.00
9 oz$19.00
cabernet sauvignon, caymus vineyards
california, 2022 - dark, juicy fruit, sexy tannins and an awesome finish. pairs with: heavier foods, like our meat pizzas, benchmark burger, empanadas, fries, grilled haloumi
6 oz$14.00
9 oz$19.00
pinot noir, brassfield estate
high valley, ca 2019 - light to medium bodied with balanced flavors of dark fruit, cola and proper oak. pairs with: pita, butter lettuce, grilled carrot hummus, broccoli salad
6 oz$14.00
9 oz$19.00
Sparkling
Prosecco, "avant garde" by mionetto
veneto, ita nv - classic balance of mouthwatering, dry acidity along with fruit flavors and fun, bubbly effervescence.
6 oz$13.00
9 oz$18.00
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot$100.00
reims, fr. yellow label needs no introduction! crisp, dry and balanced. enjoy!
What people are saying
Benchmark reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
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Chicago / Illinois
Innovative
Chicago / Illinois
Good for groups
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Innovative
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Good for groups
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42 Reviews
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Nancy
Chicago62 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
We are old, maybe even qualifying as elderly. We wanted to find a place to eat in Old Town on a very cold, very snowy evening before we headed for a show at Second City. Benchmark looked about right for a quick, burger meal. Now keep in mind that the next day we had lunch at our more regular haunts, Gibson's and then the day after at RL. Both were what we would describe as 5 stars in every category, so keep that in mind.
We're giving this four stars since the burgers would good and came as ordered. The waitress was attentive and helpful. It happened to also be Trivia Night, so we had some entertainment, though we didn't participate, but enjoyed the tables around us of young people. We knew nearly every single answer and we shared a few with the neighboring tables. Probably against the rules, but who's going to complain about that nice older couple?
I'd say if you're looking for a fairly quiet bar with decent food up on Wells, you might try this spot. Not outstanding, nothing like our usual, but adequate under the circumstances. Would we go again? Yes maybe, but clearly not our jam.....but damn we were good at trivia!
BenchmarkResponded on April 5, 2025
Come back anytime for trivia & I'll grill you up a steak, thanks!
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Taylor VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
First time in since the remodel. It looks great, vibes are solid and the food was delicious
BenchmarkResponded on February 15, 2025
Thank you so much Taylor, we are glad you loved the food & hope to see you again soon, cheers!
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Gabrielle
St. Louis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 14, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Such a fun happy hour with great drinks, delicious food and wonderful service. Really enjoyed the trivia night on Tuesday nights and the gorgeous atmosphere. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a fun night with friends.
BenchmarkResponded on January 17, 2025
Thank you so much Gabrielle, see you next Trivia Tuesday!
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John
Grand Rapids2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great, forgot our servers name but we were seated in the middle of the booths on this day. Server was awesome. Will definitely be back
BenchmarkResponded on December 17, 2024
Thanks so much John, see you next happy hour, cheers!
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Alethia VIP
Chicago73 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
A fun sport bar atmosphere . The food was what one would expect chicken wings, nachos. Empanadas. etc. A nice place to watch sporting events , have light meals with friends or as part of the crowd rounded out by a friendly staff
BenchmarkResponded on November 14, 2024
Thank you Alethia, we look forward to seeing you again soon, cheers!
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The reviews below were submitted before September 1, 2024, when this restaurant changed its chef.
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Jamie VIP
Chicago27 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2017
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Such a fun brunch location - bottomless mimosas and a great spread of food!
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th79 VIP
Dallas85 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2017
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
I went with a group of 12 ladies for a bachelorette brunch. You can not beat their brunch buffet - $30 for a carving station, made to order omelets, homemade donuts, tacos, salads, mac and cheese, lots lots more and a make your own Bloody Mary bar. We paid an extra $20 for bottomless mimosas and our waitress was on top of refills, never once had to ask her for one. It's very loud and got rowdy with some younger overserved patrons. But definitely a fun atmosphere for a brunch while watching sports.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Dallas2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2017
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Such a fun and lively place. Great for the group of friends we had visiting in town for a fun boozy brunch.
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AMD23 VIP
Richmond20 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2017
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great for food before a Second City show. Very fun environment with great service!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2017
Overall 2
Food 3
Service 2
Ambience 1
Brunch was alright. Was told there was no other option than the $30 endless brunch. Great for myself, not so much for my girlfriend who only eats one waffle and is full.
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FAQs
Benchmark offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Benchmark also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 649-9640.
Benchmark is rated 4.6 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am
Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am
Happy Hour
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Sedgwick Station (Brown/Purple Line) – Located about a 7-10 minute walk from Benchmark.North & Wells (Bus Route 72) – Located a short walk from the venue.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Devitt
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
Benchmark features multiple event spaces on two floors – the first floor features a large wrap around bar and our second floor features a fully retractable rooftop! Benchmark can accommodate your intimate group of 15 or your next large scale event for 375 guests.Looking for private space for a larger party? Ask us about a full venue buy-out!