Pops for Champagne

Plans. We all make them, right? What we plan to do, when we plan to do it, etc. (Speaking of plans, some have said that if you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your “plans.” 🤣) Well whenever we visit Chicago one place that we always plan to visit is “Pops for Champagne.” Amongst all of our travels I can’t recall discovering a place quite like it. The name pretty much says it all (I mean how could anyone accuse them of false or misleading advertising? 🤷‍♂️). What you see is what you get here. If you’re looking for a menu featuring page after page of unique bubbly options, then cast your gaze no further. Not nearly limited to only the Champagne region of France, here you can sample the bubbly options produced from almost every continent around the globe (i.e., Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and sparkling wine). The ice buckets permanently attached to the window tables make conversations (and people watching) a seamless part of your evening. Although there was no live music during this visit, we have enjoyed that here on past occasions. Please be careful not to typecast “Pops” as merely a place for the occasional celebration. The vibe here lends itself well to any occasion when you want to take your Chicago outing to an entirely new level. If a window seat is important to you (and it should be), then reservations are recommended. And that’s…Henry’s Take. #chicagopops

We had a reservation for an early lunch, my son (21+) and myself. But when we arrived, we were met by an incredibly rude person who demanded to see my son's ID. We showed him his college card, but he insisted on an official ID. We then presented a copy of his passport, but another even ruder guy joined in and said that only a hard copy ID would be accepted. I understand the importance of verifying IDs, but in the restaurant business, it's crucial to provide alternative options for clients. Treating clients in such a disrespectful manner makes me question the treatment of the staff and the quality standards of the food.

The atmosphere at Pops was excellent. Like the name, the menu focuses mostly on champagne. The cocktail menu was okay. The drinks were pricey but not out of line for the area. Very limited snack options. Service was excellent. There are a lot of other options in the area if you want more variety. If you are looking for only champagne, this would be an excellent option.