Old Chicago (Apple Valley)

November 24, 2007
great beer selection, nice round the world tour, nice location with outdoor seating

November 30, 2006
If you like mainstream, popular sports bars, then you will like Old Chicago. The food is average for a sports bar; bland, pre-packaged, and over-priced. The selection of beers is relatively good. There are a large number to choose from. However, many are staled from lack of sales and improper storage. Also, the selection is mostly from popular lines. Genuine micro brews are beers are not available. The service at Old Chicago results from cultural myopia. The staff suffer from arrogance and contempt; not good qualities in a service industry. Having difficulty deciphering the beer selections or wondering if something is currently available, the staff will certainly attempt to make you feel like you are stupid and unwelcome. If you are looking for a large selection of main stream, macro beers, mediocre food, and narrow-minded company, then Old Chicago is the place for you. If your IQ is above 65, you don’t drive a pick-up truck or you make more than $20k per year, spend your money elsewhere.

October 26, 2006
Visited here most recently in August ’05. Like the Roseville location, has a good selection of midwestern beers for an out-of-towner looking to rack up some ratings. Always seem to have something new on tap or in bottles and they have a big sign promoting it - so you are not fumbling around asking the waitress - "what do you have on tap and in bottles? " Food is decent and the service is friendly. Lots of choices from the menu. Family style restaurant in the style of a Chil’s or TGI Friday’s but with a decent beer selection.

November 3, 2004
The service at this Old Chicago was definatly not very good. Even the food wasn’t as good as the othe rlocations. Our deep dish pizza reminded me of Pizza Hut fare and my fiances calzone wasn’t fully cooked. I wont be visiting this one by choice again.