The Loyalist
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177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607
The Loyalist is a chef-driven restaurant and bar that opened in summer 2016 at 177 N Ada Street in Chicago's West Loop, occupying the garden level beneath Smyth, its three-Michelin-starred sibling. Both are run by husband-and-wife chefs and co-owners John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, who met at Charlie Trotter's; Karen Urie Shields earned a James Beard "Outstanding Chef" nomination in 2024. The Loyalist is the more casual, neighborhood-bistro counterpart, known for its cheeseburger and an ingredient-focused menu. Its bar runs a dedicated "Spirit Free Cocktails" section of seasonal zero-proof drinks alongside its full cocktail list. Current named options include an Herbal & Citrus build with Seedlip Garden, basil, yuzu and ginger; a Velvety & Smooth amaretto-style drink with Lyre's Amaretti and almond orgeat; and a Juicy mix of Seedlip Grove, pineapple, smoked morita pepper and lime. Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic beers are also poured.
Non-alcoholic menu: what to order
- Herbal & Citrus
- Velvety & Smooth
- Juicy
- Italian Spritz
Menus change — see the current full menu on The Loyalist's website.
“The Loyalist's elegant spirit-free cocktail menu covers all bases, depending on your mood and food order.”— The Zero Proof, Non-Alcoholic City Guide to ChicagoThe Zero Proof, Chicago Guide →
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