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Theory
9 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60654
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Food Menu
Appetizers
Chips + Queso
$12.00Chips + Homemade Guac
$13.00Hummus
$12.00
with veggies + pita
Say Cheese!
$12.00
mac + cheese wedges + mozzarella sticks, served with ranch
Pretzel Sticks
$14.00
served with queso
Nacho Bites
$12.00
indidvidual homemade tortilla chips, black beans, homemade guac, pico de gallo, chihuahua, sour cream
- Add Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Steak
- $4.00
Totchos
$11.00
tater tots, jalapeno, pico de gallo, queso
- Add Chicken
- $3.00
- Totchos
- $4.00
Taquitos
$15.00
smoked chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, pico de gallo, beans, sour cream, guacemole
Sliders
3 for $16
Buffalo Chicken
breaded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or bleu cheese, brioche bun
Cheeseburger
american, brioche bun
BBQ Chicken
smoked chicken, bbq, slaw
Mains
Served with a choice of tots, or fries. substitute any side $2
Carne Asada
$17.00
grilled skirt steak, pepper jack, guacamole, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, brioche bun
Theory Burger
$16.00
two flattop patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, brioche bun
Mask Melter
$15.00
cajun grilled chicken, grilled jalapeño, avocado, pepper jack cheese, romaine, brioche bun
Blackened Shrimp BLT
$16.00
grilled shrimp, bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted red pepper, chipotle aioli, sourdough
Turkey Wrap
$14.00
house-smoked turkey, avocado, bacon, cheddar, tomato, romaine, honey mustard, wheat wrap
Flatbreads
Mac + Cheese
$16.00
Trust us, you'll love it!
BBQ Chicken
$16.00
smoked chicken, carmelized onions, bbq sauce, cheddar, mozzarella
Broccoli Cheddar
$16.00
broccoli, garlic, crushed red pepper, cheddar, queso, feta
Avocado Toast
$13.00
two poached eggs, sourdough, avocado, feta, dried cranberries, served with quinoa hash
Mac & Cheese Bowl
$11.00- Add Broccoli
- $2.00
- Add Chicken
- $4.00
- Add Bacon
- $2.00
Rice Bowl
$14.00
choice of white or brown rice, general tso's sauce, carrot, broccoli, mushroom, pepper, onion, chili flake, garlic
- Add Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Steak
- $5.00
- Add Shrimp
- $6.00
Burrito
$12.00
black beans, rice, pico de gallo, grilled jalapeno, avocado, pepper jack cheese, side of refried beans
- Add Chicken
- $3.00
- Add Steak
- $5.00
- Add Shrimp
- $6.00
Street Tacos (3)
$16.00
marinated skirt steak, onion, cilantro, served with side of refried beans and rice
Walking Taco
$10.00
choice of grilled chicken or beef, nacho cheese, doritos, romaine, tomato, red salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream
Grilled Cheese
$14.00
bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, cheddar, american, pepper jack, served with tomato soup
Salads
make any salad a wrap
Southwest
$15.00
romaine, house-smoked pulled chicken, roasted corn, black beans, avocado, tortilla strips, pico de gallo, salsa ranch dressing
- Substitute Steak
- $4.00
Grilled Chicken Caesar
$14.00
romaine, grilled chicken, hardboiled egg, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
- Add Steak
- $4.00
Seafood Cobb
$16.00
shrimp salad, romaine, bacon, avocado, roasted corn, cucumber, tomato, egg
Buffalo Chicken Salad
$14.00
breaded chicken, buffalo, onion, tomato, celery, carrot, romaine, ranch
Cocktails
Angry Nerd
$12.00
svedka citron, grapefruit, ginger ale, fresh squeezed lime, grapefruit rind
Martinis Mule
$13.00
An ode to iowa city! Stoli blueberi, lemonade, ginger beer, fresh squeezed lime
Feeling Frisky
$12.00
bombay sapphire, ginger beer, lemonade, with strawberry puree
Cucumber Cooler
$13.00
prairie organic cucumber vodka, triple sec, simple syrup, cranberry
Emotional Oranges
$14.00
1800 silver tequila, orange juice, red bull yellow edition (tropical), lime juice
Smoked Paloma
$12.00
mezcal tequila, grapefruit juice, splash of squirt and a lime
Belichick Bloody Mary
$16.00
tito's bloody mary topped with a beef stick, cheese cubes, and pepperoncini
Black and Gold Mimosa
$12.00
mionetto prosecco, pineapple juice, blackberries
Big Pink
$24.00
titos, lemonade, cranberry, topped with a berry lacroix; served in 32 oz chalice
Wine
Bollini, Sauvignon Blanc (House White)
- $10.00
- $40.00
Whispering Angel, Rosé
- $13.00
- $52.00
Ruffino, Pinot Grigio
- $12.00
- $48.00
Brancott, Sauvignon Blanc
- $12.00
- $48.00
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc
- $14.00
- $52.00
Cakebread, Chardonnay
$80.00Ferrari Carano, Chardonnay
- $13.00
- $52.00
Tom Gore, Chardonnay
- $12.00
- $48.00
The Seeker, Pinot Noir (House Red)
- $10.00
- $40.00
Meomi, Pinot Noir
- $12.00
- $48.00
Joel Gott, Cabernet Sauvignon
- $13.00
- $52.00
Cakebread, Cabernet Sauvignon
$145.00Bubbles
Mionetto Prosecco Splits
- 187ml $11.00
- 750ml $40.00
Veuve Clicquot
- 750ml $110.00
Vueve Clicquot, Rosé
- 750ml $125.00
Whiskey/Bourbon
4 Roses Single Barrel
Basil Hayden
Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace Kosher Wheat
Bulleit
Crown
EH Taylor
High West American Prairie
Jack Daniels
Jameson
Knob Creek
Makers
Russell's 10 Yr
Suntory Toki
Weller Bowman Brothers
Whistle Pig
Woodford Reserve
Vodka
Effen Black Cherry
Grey Goose
Ketel
Organic Prairie Cucumber
Stoli Bluebery
Stoli Razberi
Svedka
Svedka Citron
Svedka Vanilla
Titos
Brunch Favorites
Breakfast Tostada
$12.00
fried tortilla, black beans, onion, tomato, salsa verde, cheddar, feta, eggs any style
- Chicken
- $3.00
Chilaquiles
$12.00
corn tortilla, salsa verde, mozzarella, pepper jack, eggs any style
- Chicken
- $3.00
- Steak
- $5.00
French Toast
$12.00
thick cut brioche, dipped in home-made batter and grilled, topped with powdered cinnamon sugar, butter, syrup
Breakfast Flatbread
$16.00
scrambled eggs, peppers, onion, broccoli, queso, cheddar, mozzarella
Eggs + More
Served with a side of quinoa hash
The Classic
$12.00
2 eggs any style, served with bacon and white toast
Eggs Sandwich
$14.00
2 eggs scrambled, cheddar, bacon, avocado on brioche
Avocado Toast
$13.00
2 poached eggs, sourdough, avocado, feta, dried cranberries
Amelia's Skillet
$15.00
omelette with tomato, broccoli, cheddar, avocado, white toast
Blake's Burrito
$14.00
eggs, quinoa hash, broccoli, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, queso
Breakfast Sliders (2)
$13.00
fried chicken, eggs, cheddar cheese, brioche bun
Mini Pancakes
Mini Pancakes
housemade batter with chocolate chips; fresh fruit available upon request
- ( 3 per order) $10.00
Thirsty? Drink + More
Coffee
$3.00
hexe rotation selection
Hexe Cold Brew Cans
$4.00Orange Juice
$3.00Black and Gold Mimosa
$12.00
champagne, pineapple juice, and blackberries
The Belichick Bloody Mary
$16.00
tito's bloody mary, beef stick, cheese cubes, and peperoncino
Breakfast of Champions
$10.00
jameson, butterscotch schnapps, oj
Aperol Spritz
$12.00Bottles + Cans
Ace Pineapple Cider (Gluten Free Hard Cider)
$7.00Alarmist Brewing Le Jus (Hazy IPA)
$8.00Angry Orchard Crisp Apple (Hard Cider)
$7.00Busch Light (Tall Boy)
$4.00Bud Light
$6.00Budweiser
$6.00Budweiser Zero (Non-Alcoholic)
$6.00Coors Light
$6.00Corona/Corona Light (Pale Lager)
$7.00Golden Road Tart Mango Cart (Mango Wheat Ale)
$7.00Half Acre Bodem (IPA)
$8.00Heineken (Lager)
$7.00Magners Cider (Irish Cider)
$7.00Michelob Ultra (Lager)
$6.00Miller High Life
$6.00Miller Lite
$6.00Modelo Especial (Lager)
$7.00Noonwhistle Fuzzy Smack (Peach Sour Ale)
$8.00Pbr (Lager)
$4.00Drafts
3 Floyd's Gumballhead (Hoppy Wheat Ale)
$7.003 Floyd's Zombie Dust (IPA)
$8.00Allagash White (Belgium Style Wheat Beer)
$8.00Bells Two Hearted (American IPA)
$7.00Bud Light
$6.00Blue Moon (Belgium Style Wheat Beer)
$6.00Coors Light
$6.00Guinness (Stout)
$7.00Goose Island 312 (Urban Wheat Ale)
$6.00Half Acre Daisy Cutter (Pale Ale)
$7.00Kona Big Wave (Lager)
$6.00Maplewood Son of Juice (IPA)
$8.00Maplewood Juice Pants (Hazy IPA)
$8.00Miller Lite
$6.00Stella (Lager)
$7.00Maplewood Juice Jorts (Pale Ale)
$8.00
while supplies last
Shots
$10
Warhead
jager, watermelon pucker, sour
Scooby Snack
malibu, melon pucker, pineapple juice
White Gummy Bear
stoli razz, peach schnapps, sour, sprite
Green Tea
jameson, peach schnapps, sour
Baby Guiness
patron xo, irish cream
Liquid Marijuana
captain, sweet n sour, blue curacao, melon liquer
Turtle Shit
frangelico, malibu, irish cream
Root Beer Float
vanilla vodka, root beer pucker, cream
Breakfast Shot
jameson, butterscotch schnapps, oj
Washington Apple
jack, apple pucker, cranberry
Peanut Butter Jelly
chambord, skrewball
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
fireball, rumchata
Apple Jack
jack honey, apple pucker
Bottle Service
The Champagne of Beers
$45.00
bucket of highlife (12)
Bucket of Bubbles
$45.00
bucket of mionetto splits (5)
Bucket of Fun
$65.00
5 domestic bottles + 375ml bottle of don julio
Basics
$350.00
1 bottle of titos + 1 bottle of vueve clicquot
Champagne & Rose
Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label" Brut
$175.00Vueve Clicquot, Rosé
$175.00Whispering Angel Rosé
$52.00Wine
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay
$165.00Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauv
$175.00Whispering Angel (1.75)
$115.00Thursday 10/28
30 Bucket & Bucket
5 beers, 15 boneless wings;5pm-8pm
25 Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody's
11am-2pm
10 Egg Sandwich
8 Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
About Our Venue
Theory is an upscale restaurant and lounge located in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood—surrounded by posh hotels, shopping centers, and the city's energizing nightlife scene—making it the perfect place for this season's holiday party. The inviting, easily adaptable 3,000 square-foot space features comfortable amenities with a modern and upscale vibe, as well as a private event room for smaller, more intimate gatherings. And the sports fans in your party will have a front row seat to all the action with over 30 televisions throughout the space. If you'd prefer to provide your own entertainment, we offer free use of our in-house audiovisual capabilities. We've also partnered with local florists to provide the option of custom floral arrangements to make your event truly special. The space, paired with our emphasis on great cuisine and exceptional service, can take your holiday get-together above and beyond, while remaining affordable. Our menu features fresh food prepared with high-quality ingredients at accessible prices, and truly caters to all tastes. Whether you're looking to accommodate 20 friends or 225 coworkers for the annual holiday celebration, our offerings can be readily adapted to a range of dining styles—from passed hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail reception, to plated dinners for a sit-down meal. Our chef and private events manager are happy to collaborate with you to customize our space and menu for a holiday party to make it one to remember.
Vip Experience
For up to 35 persons enjoying cocktails, 25 persons for a game, or 12 persons seated for dinner. Perfect for small company gatherings, sporting events, birthday parties, or celebrating any special occasion. From table service on the weekend to corporate lunches during the week, our VIP room is great for any occasion. Known as Chicago's best upscale sports lounge - this space has so many functional uses for any private event.
Front Area
For up to 25 persons enjoying cocktails or 16 persons seated for dinner. Game days with fellow fans, fantasy football drafts, company meetings, or grabbing drinks after work, we customize to your liking. We feature the best Happy Hour in town. Our intimiate outdoor patio offers more s pace to unwind with up to 16 friends.
Middle Area
For up to 75 persons enjoying cocktails or 45 persons seated for dinner. Now if you really want to make the scene, wine and dine the night away with all of your closest friends with this venue option. Ideal for weekday charity events, corporate outings, seated banquet dinners, engagement parties, or simply watching the big game with dozens of fans. Raise the bar even higher with our exclusive bottle service.
Full Venue
For up to 225 persons enjoying cocktails or 80 persons seated for dinner. There is one more option if you're serious about having the night of your life. We offer our entire venue to c ater your needs. That's right. Reserve all of Theory for the ultimate party!
Games + Entertainment for Your Guests
Looking to provide your guests wiht fun entertainment during your event?
We can host TRIVIA GAMES consisting of history, pop culture, movie, sports, and other challenging questions, or the host can bring their own. We provide the answer sheets - you bring the creative team names, a friendly dose of competition and any prizes you'd like your winners to walk away with.
Looking for a game that requires less brain power but still keeps everyone on their toes?
BINGO, the game of chance, is an excellent option for your next party. We handle the number calling while you focus on winning. Hosts are welcome to bring prizes for winners as well.
Passed Plates - One Bites
10 pieces per order
Bruschetta
$20.00
with basil-scallion pesto
Mini Grilled Cheese
$35.00
with tomato soup shooters SHARED
Pretzel Bites
$30.00
served with queso
Kill Bill Shrimp (20)
$45.00
crispy shrimp tossed in a "bang bang" thai chili sauce or buffalo
Caprese Skewers (10)
$20.00
fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto
Shared Plates
Vegetable Platter
$28.00Chips + Homemade Guac
- Serves 8-10 $25.00
Chips + Queso
- Serves 8-10 $25.00
Hummus Plate
cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, pita
- Serves 6-8 $22.00
Mac + Cheese Wedges
- Serves 8-10 $30.00
Mozzarella Sticks
- Serves 8-10 $35.00
Mini Pretzel Bite Platter
with queso
- Serves 8-10 $25.00
Salads
$45; serves 10-12
Southwest
romaine, house-smoked + pulled chicken, corn, black beans, avocado, tortilla strips, pico de gallo, salsa ranch dressing
Chicken Caesar
romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, shaved parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Chopped Salad
chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, celery, red onion, bell peppers, corn, macaroni and feta cheese served with your choice of dressing
Wing It - Tenders + Wings
served with carrots, celery, ranch or blue cheese
Tenders
plain or tossed in sauce of your choice
- (20 per platter) $40.00
Bonless Wings
- (20 per platter) $30.00
Wings
- (15 per platter) $22.00
Platters
Mac + Cheese
our version of the classic
- Serves 12-15 $35.00
Flatbreads
BBQ chicken ,mac n cheese, chicken parmesan
- Serves 8-12 $25.00
Sliders
BBQ smoked chicken with cole, slaw, cheeseburger
- (10 per platter) $45.00
House Smoked Ribs
in house rub, smoked and topped with bacon
- (per slab) $35.00
Desserts
Homemade Donuts
- (25 per platter) $12.00
Nutella Poppers
- (40 per platter) $35.00
Fruit Platter
$35.00Drink Packages
pricing based on 3 hours - except where noted; any additional bottles are $5/person if added to any package; does not include shots, martinis, rocks or pitchers
Craft Beer + Wine
$45/person
All Drafts
All Domestic, Imports, Cans + Craft Beers
House Wine (Red + White)
Call
$50/person
Call Liqours
Domestic Bottles
Import Bottles
Cans
Domestic Drafts
House Wine (Red + White)
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General Info
Payment Types
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Bar
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Tuesday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Wednesday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Thursday:
11:30am - 2:00am
Friday:
11:30am - 2:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 3:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 2:00am
About Us
Theory has a life of its own that matches the pulse of the River North neighborhood. Whether it’s grabbing a bite to eat during your lunch break or a gathering with your friends for weekend brunch, we offer the perfect environment for all occasions. We pride ourselves on superior food, service and comfort, all while providing a great view from every seat in the house.