How much does Cleos cost?

Prices range from $8.75 for the chili bowl to $15 for the large reuben eggrolls, making it a mid-range spot for hearty portions.

Located at 1935 West Chicago Avenue in the Wicker Park & Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago.

What should I order first?

Start with the Bavarian-style oversized pretzels brushed with butter and served with spicy brown mustard before diving into the fish tacos.

Cleos — Wicker Park & Bucktown, Chicago

About this spot

Cleos delivers massive, tavern-battered cod fillets and spicy brown mustard-dipped pretzels that feel like a hearty American comfort meal rather than typical Mexican fare. Skip the generic nachos and instead order the award-winning chili bowl packed with chunks of pork shoulder and beef for a mild but flavorful hit. The staff-favorite French onion soup rivals Chicago legends, proving this Wicker Park spot knows how to make a proper bowl.

💡 Tips before you go

Order the jumbo quesadillas built with two blends of chihuahua cheese and black beans to share as an appetizer.
Ask for the honey bourbon BBQ wings on the side so you can dip them into your own spicy brown mustard if desired.
Save room for the homemade reuben eggrolls, which pack corned beef and swiss cheese into a crispy shell.

Menu178 items

APPETIZERS

BAJA STYLE FISH TACOS (3)

Tavern battered cod fillets served on corn tortillas with vinaigrette cabbage slaw and our homemade cholula lime cream sauce. Add avocado $1.50.

$14.5

BAVARIAN STYLE OVERSIZED PRETZELS

Butter brushed and oven baked salted pretzels served with spicy brown mustard. Add tangy melted cheese for $1.50.

CHICKEN TACOS (3)

Marinated chicken thighs chopped and served on corn tortillas with cilantro, onions and our homemade salsa verde.

$13

CHICKEN TACOS (3)

Marinated chicken thighs chopped and served on corn tortillas with cilantro, onions and our homemade salsa verde.

$12

CHICKEN TENDERS & FRIES

Choice of honey bourban bbq, buffalo, garlic parmesan, honey habanero, lemon pepper, sweet chili, Caribbean jerk or naked. Your option of buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressings.

CHILI BOWL

Award winning and mildly spicy. Homemade with chunks of pork shoulder and beef chuck. Topped with sour cream, chopped onions and cheddar cheese.

$8.75

CLEOS LARGE WINGS

Choice of honey bourban bbq, buffalo, garlic parmesan, honey habanero, lemon pepper, sweet chili, caribbean jerk or naked. Served with carrots, celery and ranch or bleu cheese dressings. Add a dusting of ghost pepper at your own risk.

FRENCH ONION DIP & KETTLE CHIPS

Homemade French onion dip just like mom used to make. Served with salted kettle chips.

FRENCH ONION SOUP (Staff Favorite)

ITS BACK!! Le Bouchon and Mon Ami Gabi got nothing on us! Arguably the best in the city. 50 year old passed down recipe of home-made broth and carmelized onions with garlic buttered seasoned crouton. Topped with Swiss and parmesan cheeses.

HOMEMADE REUBEN EGGROLLS

Homemade with corned beef, sauerkraut and swiss cheese. Choice of thousand island or brown mustard on the side. 3 for $15.00 or 6 for $25.00

$15

HUMMUS PLATTER

Made fresh daily. Served with broccoli florets, celery, carrots, red peppers and warm pita bread. Topped with everything bagel seeds.

$14

NACHOS (Staff Favorite)

Fresh corn tortilla chips layered with cheddar, Chihuahua and queso fresco cheeses. Topped with refried beans, jalapeños, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and cilantro. Your choice of al pastor pork, seasoned ground beef or marinated chicken.

QUESADILLAS

Jumbo flour tortilla built with 2 blend chihuahua cheese, black beans, jalapenos and pico de gallo with your choice of al pastor pork, marinated chicken or seasoned ground beef. Served with side of sour cream and homemade salsa verde.

$14.75

SIDE OF FRESH ROASTED BROCCOLI

Prepared with olive oil, garlic and light seasonings.

SIDE OF SEASONED FRIES OR TOTS $6.00

SMASHED BEEF SLIDERS & FRIES

100% fresh black angus smashed beef patties topped with lettuce, American cheese, pickle and our chipotle mayo sauce. Add bacon jam for $1.00.

TACOS AL PASTOR (3)

Traditionally made. Pork tenderloin marinated with pineapple, garlic, guajillo chilies and achiote paste. Served with chopped onions, cilantro and limes.

$13

TOMATO SOUP

A steaming hot crock of tomato soup topped with our homemade buttered garlic croutons, parmesan cheese and basil. Add 1/2 a grilled cheese sandwich for $5.00.

WISCONSIN CHEESE CURDS

Prepared lightly breaded and deep fried. Served with choice of our tomatillo aioli or marinara sauce for dipping.

$13.5

Cans/Bottles

CIDERS

None

CLEOS - HOME OF THE TALLBOY HANDSHAKE

MIX & MATCH Y0UR CHOICE: Busch Light, Hamms, Labatts, High Life (Btl), Old Style or PBR with Altos Olmeca Tequila, Fernet, Malort, Old Grandad or Tulla.

$8.5

DOMESTICS

Happy hour pricing may not be applicable during special events.

None

IPA'S & AMERICAN PALE ALES

$8.5

N/A's

PILSNERS & LAGERS

RETRO TALLBOY CANS

BUCKETS $23.00 FOR 5 CANS*

SELTZERS

None

SPECIALTY

THC INFUSED CHEECH AND CHONG SELTZERS. 5 MG THC & 5 MG CBD. 12 OUNCE CANS.

Mango & Black Cherry

WHEATS

WINES

Cordials

Aperol

None

Campari

None

Fernet Branca & Menta

None

Gran Marnier

None

Green Chartreuse

None

Jägermeister

None

Malort

None

Rumple Minze

None

Sambuca

None

DAILY SPECIALS

**CLEOS TALLBOY HANDSHAKES $8.75**

MIX & MATCH Y0UR CHOICE: Busch Light, Hamms, Labatts, Miller High Life (Btl), Old Style, PBR or White Claw Grapefruit.

APPLE CIDER HOT TODDY

Hot apple cider mixed with TULLAMORE D.E.W. HONEY served with a cinnamon stick.

$10

BABY GUINNESS SHOTS

Guinness and Bailys

BELLS AMBER DRAFTS

None

CHICORITA COCKTAIL

Made famous at Dos Amigos in Steamboat Springs Colorado. Altos tequila, Grand Marnier, splash sour and OJ.

$11

DEW AND BREW MARCH SPECIAL

Guinness imperial pint and a shot of Tully

$14

IRISH PINT DROP

1/2 PINT GUINESS, 3/4 OZ BAILEYS & 3/4 OZ TULLA

PISTACHIO MARTINI

None

$10

PITCHER OF MARGARITAS

Altos Omeca Tequila & Stuff

$30

TULLAMORE D.E.W. SHOTS ALL DAY EVERY DAY

None

DESSERT

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness. <p>*A 20% gratuity may be added to parties of 5 or more or checks greater than $100.00 <p>*Receive a 4% discount for paying your bil

HOME MADE PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM PIE

Vanilla ice cream and crushed reese's peanut butter cups blended together and built into a graham cracker crust. Topped with whip cream and Hershey's chocolate syrup.

DRAFTS

Allagash White

$8.25

Bells Amber Ale

Carlsberg

$7.5

Coors Light

$5.5

Guinness 20 oz. Imperial Pints

$10.5

Half Acre Daisy Cutter

Maplewood Son of Juice

$8.75

Modelo Especial

$6.25

Old Irving Brewing Scentinel IPA

Seattle Cider (Dry)

$7.5

Three Floyds Alpha King

Yuengling

$7.25

Gins

Bombay Sapphire

None

Fords

None

Hendricks

None

Tanqueray

None

HOMEMADE 14" PIZZAS

**WEST TOWNS CHILD (Staff Favorite)**

Tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella topped with pepperoni, garlic, parmesan, basil and hot honey.

$21

AMERICAN

Tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella topped with mushrooms, onions, pepperoni and sausage.

$23

BBQ CHICKEN

BBQ sauce base, fresh mozzarella, BBQ marinated chicken, onions and fresh parmesan.

$20

BUFFALO CHICKEN

Homemade buffalo sauce base and fresh mozzarella topped with buffalo marinated chicken, onions and fresh parmesan.

$20

BUILD YOUR OWN

Choose from bacon, basil, cilantro, marinated chicken, garlic, giardiniera, goat cheese, hot honey, jalapeños, meatballs, mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, red peppers, ricotta cheese, sausage, spinach and tomatoes.

CHICKEN PARM

Tomato sauce and mozzarella topped with freshly fried chicken cutlets. Topped with more mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with a light dusting of chili red pepper flakes and basil.

$20

MARGHERITA

Extra virgin olive oil base with fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, basil and garlic. Topped off with shaved parmesan cheese and our balsamic glaze.

$19

NY Style Meatball

Tomato sauce topped with mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Finished with traditional Italian meatballs and sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes.

$21

PEPE'S REVENGE

Tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella topped with cilantro, garlic, jalapeños, onions and sausage.

$21

THE CARNIVORE

Tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella topped with bacon, meatballs, pepperoni and sausage.

$25

VEGGIE

Tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella topped with onions, mushrooms, red peppers and spinach. Sprinkled with fresh goat cheese and garlic.

$22

Rums

Bacardi

None

Captain Morgan

None

Malibu

None

Myers's Dark

None

Ryes

Bulleit

None

Sazerac

None

Templeton

None

SALADS AND WRAPS

CAESAR SALAD

Chopped romaine tossed in our traditional dressing with homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Add your choice of a freshly grilled marinated chicken breast or sliced chicken cutlet for $4.50. Make it a wrap with fries add $2.50.

$11.5

CLEO'S ALL IN SALAD

Chopped romaine, black beans, broccoli, celery, cheddar, crumbled bacon, red onions and tomatoes tossed with our roasted tomatillo aioli dressing and topped with freshly sliced avocado. Add your choice of a freshly grilled marinated chicken breast or a sliced chicken cutlet for $4.50. Make it a wrap with fries add $2.50.

$13

Dressings

Balsamic vinaigrette, bleu cheese, Caesar, honey mustard, tomatillo and buttermilk ranch.

SANDWICHES, ETC.

**WINTER SPECIAL** NONNA CLEOS CHICKEN PARMIGIANA WITH RIGATONI

Homemade chicken cutlets brined, breaded and fried. Topped with marinara, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses then baked in pizza oven. Served on top of a 1/2 lb. of sauced rigatoni and finished with freshly sliced basil.

$18

1/2 LB. 100% BLACK ANGUS BURGER

Includes any one of the following choices: bacon, fried egg, sautéed onions, avocado, American, cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack cheeses. Each additional topping $1.50. Lettuce, tomato, raw onions & pickles available at no charge upon request.

$17.25

BROOKLYN'S BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH ( JUST ADDED)

Chicken cutlet built on a French roll with lettuce, pickles and topped with garlic parmesan dressing.

$15.75

BROOKLYN'S FINEST CHICKEN SANDO

Chicken cutlet built on a French roll with lettuce, pickles and topped with garlic parmesan dressing.

$16.25

CATHYS SWISS MUSHROOM BURGER

Built with lettuce, Swiss cheese and Cleos homemade garlic butter mushrooms.

$18.25

CHI TOWNS CHEESIEST GRILLED CHEESE

Griddled Alpha bakery rye triple layered with sharp cheddar, American and mozzarella cheeses. Sub a cup of tomato soup for fries at no charge. Add jalapeños, garlic mushrooms or tomatoes $1.50. Add bacon $2.00.

$11

CHICAGO'S BEST BURGER (Staff Favorite)

Sweet, salty and smoky home made bacon jam, pepper jack cheese and grilled onions.

$18.25

CHICKEN BLT

Grilled marinated chicken breast built with mayo, lettuce, apple wood smoked bacon and tomato. Add cheddar for $1.50.

$16.25

CHICKEN PARMESAN HERO (Staff Favorite)

East Coast style. Italian seasoned breaded chicken cutlet fried then placed on an French roll with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Baked in pizza oven.

$16.25

CLEO'S BURGER

Caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños and chipotle mayo.

$18.25

CLEO'S CHICKEN SANDWICH

Grilled marinated chicken breast with lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, Swiss cheese and homemade chipotle mayonnaise. Add avocado $1.50.

$16.25

CLEOS BREAKFAST SANDWICH

Available every day from open till noon. Buttermilk biscuit, griddled egg and cheese with 2 hash browns. Add sausage or bacon for $1.50. Complimentary coffee or soda included.

FRANS FABULOUS TUNA MELT

Albacore tuna packed in water with all of the traditional mixings. Griddled on Alpha Bakery fresh rye & topped with American cheese. Make it a wrap with lettuce and tomatoes for no extra charge.

$14.5

HARRYS FRIED BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH

Breaded in house and made to order. We soak our fried chicken cutlet in buffalo sauce then build on a French roll with lettuce, pickle and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Add tomato at no charge. **Make this a wrap for no extra charge.**

$16.25

LENT SPECIAL BLACKENED MAHI-MAHI SANDWICH

Filet of Mahi-Mahi grilled with Cleos blackening seasonings. Served on our brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.

$20

LENT SPECIAL FISH & CHIPS

3 Tavern battered Cod filets served with home made tarter sauce, lemon and fries.

$19

McCLEOS BURGER

♫♫♫ Two real beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun ♫♫♫. Of course a cheesed half bun in the middle as well!

$18.25

OKLAHOMA ONION BURGER

A single 1/4 lb. patty smashed together with finely sliced onions and seasoned with sea salt and pepper. Topped with American cheese and pickles.

$12.5

PATTY MELT

A traditional 1/4 lb patty, sauteed onions and swiss cheese on griddled rye bread. Sub American for Swiss cheese if you like. Add garlic sauteed mushrooms $1.50.

$13.5

SAMMY'S DOUBLE STACK BURGER

Chopped onions, American cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles with our garlic sriracha aioli.

$18.25

Scotches

Dewars

None

Glenmorangie 10

None

JW Black

None

JW Red

None

Lagavulin 16

None

Laphroaig 10

None

Macallan 12

None

Tequilas

Casamigos Blanco, Repo & Añejo

None

Don Julio Silver

None

Koch Elemental Mezcal

None

Los 3 Garcias Blanco, Repo & Añejo

None

Olmeca Altos Plata and Repo

None

Teremana Blanco, Repo & Añejo

None

Tres Generaciones

None

Vida Mezcal

None

Vodkas

Belvedere

None

Chopin

None

Ketel One (Plus Flavors)

None

Three Olive Flavors

None

Tito's

None

Whiskies

1792 Small Batch

None

Angels and Envy

None

Basil Hayden’s

None

Bikoku

None

Blantons

None

Buffalo Trace

None

Bulleit Bourbon

None

Crown Royal

None

Eagle Rare

None

EH Taylor

None

Elijah Craig

None

Evan Williams

None

Four Roses

None

George Dickle

None

Hibiki

None

High West

None

High West Campfire

None

Isaac Bowman

None

Jack Daniels

None

Jim Beam

None

Knob Creek

None

Larceny

None

Makers Mark

None

Michters

None

Old Forester

None

Old Grandad

None

Paddys

None

Redbreast

None

Seagrams 7

None

Seagrams Vo

None

Skrewball

None

Toki

None

Tullamore Dew

None

Weller Antique

None

Weller Special Reserve

None

Wild Turkey 101

None

Woodford Reserve

None

Other

Boulevard Dreams

Bulleit bourbon or rye, campari, sweet vermouth.

$13

Chicago Negroni

Tanqueray gin, grapefruit, malort, sweet vermouth, bitters.

$13

Chicorita

Made famous at Dos Amigos in Steamboat Springs Colorado. Altos tequila, Grand Marnier, splash sour and OJ.

$11

Cleo's Old Fashioned

Bulleit bourbon, sugar, bitters, orange.

$13

Espresso Martini

Kyoto style cold brewed espresso with Tito's vodka.

$13

Non-Lethal Flamingo (NA)

Pineapple, orange, lime, coconut.

Pitcher of House Margarita

Altos Omeca Tequila & stuff.

$30

The B!%*$ Upstairs

Aspen vodka, elderflower, lavender, lime, ginger beer. *Available NA as well*

$13

The Paloma Next Door

Koch Elemental mezcal, grapefruit, lime, sugar.

$13

Uncle Joe's Manhattan

Rittenhouse rye, sweet vermouth, bitters.

$13

West Town Shy

High West bourbon, coffee liquor, orange bitters.

$13

Cleos

About this spot

💡 Tips before you go

APPETIZERS

Cans/Bottles

Cordials

DAILY SPECIALS

DESSERT

DRAFTS

Gins

HOMEMADE 14" PIZZAS

Rums

Ryes

SALADS AND WRAPS

SANDWICHES, ETC.

Scotches

Tequilas

Vodkas

Whiskies

Other

Common Questions

How much does Cleos cost?

Where is Cleos?

What should I order first?

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