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Joe's On Higgins, Chicago, IL

Joe's On Higgins

4.6
4.6
33 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
5862 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Joe’s on Higgins has been serving the Jefferson Park neighborhood and local families since the 1950’s. Our family is thrilled to be still serving yours. A little corner restaurant packed full of all sorts of exciting Italian dishes, wines, and lots of heart. Three generations later, Higgins’ is woven deeply into our story and our most secret ingredient.
We love it here, it’s all so good.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 33 people are saying

Joe's On Higgins reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe's On Higgins is a beloved neighborhood gem, known for its "excellent food and service." Patrons praise the "attentive and friendly" staff and the "delicious and authentically Italian" cuisine. The restaurant's "welcoming and friendly" vibe is enhanced by live music, making it a "perfect night" out. Highly recommended!

33 Reviews
  1. Loren VIP

    Chicago61 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant is incredibly loud. Why in the world would a restaurant hire someone to sing and play the guitar with the amps blasting on a Friday at 6:30pm. No one could talk at the tables. Pizza is fair, thin crust is like cardboard. Asked for extra thin crust and seriously the crust was like a cardboard box. The eggplant stack could have been much better. All in all I will not be back.

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  2. bert VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time. Neighborhood vibe with excellent food, outstanding service, and people who genuinely care about you and those you share your table with.

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  3. Steven VIP

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is amazing, and the service is very attentive and kind

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  4. Jill

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food! Portions were enough for next day lunch!

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  5. ryan VIP

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, service was also nice, although our server was very busy. The only real downside for us was the lack of window shades over the floor to ceiling windows, making us have to constantly shift to avoid sun right in our eyes. Other than that all was great.

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  6. Bruce VIP

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As always the food, potions and service are exceptional, and we look forward to returning with several of our friends.

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  7. Donna VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food service was ssslowwww and awful! 4 of us - one was served 15 minutes before the rest. He was finished eating before the rest of the food came out. Remaining entrees were served - fried shrimp were hot but the short rib pasta was cold. Must have been sitting there. Short rib pasta was also SO greasy. Love live music except when you cannot hear the people at your own table. Good aperol spritz. Good tossed salad. We were not asked if we wanted coffee or desert before bill came.

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  8. Nicksmom

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful night with my family meeting my son’s girlfriend! Delicious food, wonderful live music. Perfect night!! Love Joe’s been going here for 30+ years!

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  9. bert VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family loves this place. Service is AWESOME!!! Food is fresh and great! Live music on Friday makes it even better than one could imagine. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed

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  10. Lisa VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and authentically Italian! Highly recommend!

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Joe's On Higgins is rated 4.6 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. Jefferson Park

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Joe's On Higgins

5862 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Jefferson Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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