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The L Station, Chicago, IL

The L Station

4 (148)
$31 to $50
Soul food
186 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606

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2 people
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7:30 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
The L Station is a vision personified by the owners. As a family, they have always enjoyed catering, hosting gatherings, and providing a rich experience for their family, friends, and guests. Now, they are sharing their love for great vibes and an even better dining experience with the entire Chicagoland area through their labor of love, The L Station, Luxe + Soul.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Soul food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 148 people are saying

The L Station reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The L Station offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and attentive service. Despite its cozy size, it's a vibrant spot with "great music" and a lively vibe. Standout dishes include the "mac and cheese" and "jerk turkey tips." Service can be slow, but the friendly staff and "delicious drinks" make it worth the visit.
148 Reviews
  1. KaTina

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I ordered the platter. The chicken had great flavor but could have been cooked a lil longer. The Mac n cheese and sweet potatoes were good as well. The waffles were served cold and had no flavor. We were told a reservation had been waiting for about 15-20 minutes and we were asked if they could start cleaning the table to prepare for the next reservation, so we had to wait for the to-go order that was placed up front. The service was very slow, which contributed to why we were still seated along with having to send cold food back to the kitchen.

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  2. LaShonda

    Chicago4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The staff was not friendly at all. The place was very small. I was seated by the restroom which was awful. Then moved to the bar which the seats were very stained. So I left never had the opportunity to eat the food. I won’t return nor recommend.,

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  3. Marquita VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great the space was tight but I really enjoyed myself

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  4. MarQuita

    Chicago8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    When we went they were not serving brunch just entrees only. Didn’t order anything. Just left

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  5. Kayla

    Miami2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was bomb, but it took us a long time to be seated. It’s also a very small building so our seats were right by the door in an area with heavy foot traffic. People were bumping into one another and our table so not very relaxing. Also very loud. Server was slow but very nice. Again, the food was great so I would still go back.

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  6. Tranice

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    “I was there with a group of friends. The host was extremely nasty and rude. The food was just okay. There were eight of us in the group, and the highest rating any of us gave was a five. However, I do want to give a special shout-out to Kendall. She was really nice, professional, and very accommodating. She was our waitress.We decided to “NEVER” come back because of the really mean host!

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  7. Kierra

    Chicago10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue is small but the food didn’t disappoint. Our party was a total of 6, they accommodated but it was a tight fit. I had turkey tips, spinach and macaroni and cheese. The tips were tender and plentiful, I had enough to take home. The drinks were good but a little pricey. Overall I would do it again.

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  8. Graylin

    Detroit1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I made Easter Sunday Reservations two months in advance. I received an email confirmation the day before Easter, only to learn on Easter Sunday that the L Station would be closed on Easter Sunday. This was disappointing, frustrating and I have zero desire to support this business.

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  9. Tiffany

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome. Very delicious. The cabbage was good, but it was just a little overcooked, but overall it was the bomb

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  10. daniela

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The yams & Mac were not very flavorful, Mac had the plastic-cheese taste & the yams were mushy & watered down

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The L Station is rated 4 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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186 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Soul food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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