Partner Plate: The Anthem— Burger and beer combo ($8)
By Jennifer Worrell

Anna Knott
the crowd
Trendy young guys and their dates seem to be the majority at The Anthem, which attracts a lot of spillover from the bars in Wicker Park.
... on the side
on the stereo
During the early dinner hour, the sound was turned down on the TVs while the biggest hits of the 90s to the latest beats filled the air.
decibels
The decibel level rises as the crowd grows. It’s pretty low-key early in the evening, but a sports bar in this part of town? Come early to chat, later to cheer.
During the early dinner hour, the sound was turned down on the TVs while the biggest hits of the 90s to the latest beats filled the air.
decibels
The decibel level rises as the crowd grows. It’s pretty low-key early in the evening, but a sports bar in this part of town? Come early to chat, later to cheer.
hours
Mon–Fri 4 PM–2 AM; Sat 11 AM–3 AM; Sun 11 AM–2 AM
price range
$5 (waffle fries) to $17 (16 buffalo wings)