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Craving authentic Southern comfort food in Chicago? Look no further than Cleo’s! Named in honor of our founder’s grandmother, Cleo’s is a community-focused restaurant serving up Southern classics made with love, and we’ve even gone viral thanks to Keith Lee’s rave reviews! From family dinners to celebrations with friends, Cleo’s is the perfect place to gather and connect. We’ve even brought our Southern flavors to the masses as a proud vendor at Lollapalooza! We offer online ordering, catering for sports teams, and three convenient locations. Come experience the warmth of Southern hospitality and the unforgettable flavor of Cleo’s!
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Address: 190 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 285-2140
Website: http://www.cleos.com/
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Reviews
Jamaal Washburn
9.5/10!!! BEST CATFISH no debate, and I’m not just talking in Chicago, I mean period! I’m born and raised in North Carolina and I’ve never had catfish this good!!! Not even at the family reunion. I should’ve known this would be my favorite stop in the city this visit when I saw the yams had pineapple in them, and they didn’t disappoint. The yams were YAMMIN, with the perfect texture, sweetness, and syrup ratio. My Lord I should’ve saved some for the flight home.
I had the Shanikky which came with a good portion of fish, crab, and chicken, enough to take back to the hotel. The breading of the wings had a great flavor but I don’t feel like the seasonings translated all the way through to the meat in my opinion. I also left with a bottle of the Mississippi Sunshine and it was the perfect pairing with the comfort food.
Every trip to Chicago going forward has to include some Cleo yams, mandatory. If you’re looking for some southern comfort inside the The Loop please do yourself a favor and check out Cleo’s.
… moreI had the Shanikky which came with a good portion of fish, crab, and chicken, enough to take back to the hotel. The breading of the wings had a great flavor but I don’t feel like the seasonings translated all the way through to the meat in my opinion. I also left with a bottle of the Mississippi Sunshine and it was the perfect pairing with the comfort food.
Every trip to Chicago going forward has to include some Cleo yams, mandatory. If you’re looking for some southern comfort inside the The Loop please do yourself a favor and check out Cleo’s.
Antwaun Williams
The mural on the wall says “Taste the Hype”. I’m so glad that I did, as it definitely lived up to its reputation. I visited the location in the loop and they first impressed me with their transparency. I called in my order on a Thursday around 3:45pm and they said it would be ready at 4:30pm. I had to make sure that I heard them correctly, but this tells me that the food is fresh and the restaurant is busy.
My order was ready right on time. There are 3 tables and some stools at the window if you choose to dine-in (no restroom).
I ordered the “Ten” meal. 5 (maybe 6) pieces of catfish, pineapple sweet potatoes and cornbread. I also added my own side of Mac n cheese.
CATFISH – Pieces were very generously sized. Fried crispy to perfection. I had to really think about this, but it was the best catfish I have ever tasted. It’s a little spicy, but fortunately I like spice. My wife ate it cold and raved about it. My mother-in-law also said that this was some of the best fish she has ever tasted. Finally, my kids had some the next afternoon and also raved about it. This fish is special.
SWEET POTATOES – Also amazing although I didn’t taste the pineapple flavor. It was most likely a glaze that was mixed in with the potatoes.
CORNBREAD – I loved it. It’s glazed with Cleo’s 24 karat good sauce. I’m glad that I purchased extra.
MAC N CHEESE – I will give an 8 out of 10. It was definitely above average.
Cleo’s was great and I will definitely return when in Chicago. Can’t wait to try more selections and get this delicious catfish again.
… moreMy order was ready right on time. There are 3 tables and some stools at the window if you choose to dine-in (no restroom).
I ordered the “Ten” meal. 5 (maybe 6) pieces of catfish, pineapple sweet potatoes and cornbread. I also added my own side of Mac n cheese.
CATFISH – Pieces were very generously sized. Fried crispy to perfection. I had to really think about this, but it was the best catfish I have ever tasted. It’s a little spicy, but fortunately I like spice. My wife ate it cold and raved about it. My mother-in-law also said that this was some of the best fish she has ever tasted. Finally, my kids had some the next afternoon and also raved about it. This fish is special.
SWEET POTATOES – Also amazing although I didn’t taste the pineapple flavor. It was most likely a glaze that was mixed in with the potatoes.
CORNBREAD – I loved it. It’s glazed with Cleo’s 24 karat good sauce. I’m glad that I purchased extra.
MAC N CHEESE – I will give an 8 out of 10. It was definitely above average.
Cleo’s was great and I will definitely return when in Chicago. Can’t wait to try more selections and get this delicious catfish again.
Parris Curren
I apologize for these pictures but I was originally planning to get my order to-go, but the food smelled so good I had to sit down and start eating right away! This place is an absolute must-visit.
I ordered the Float and Fly combo, and everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the catfish—was fried just the way I like it: nice and crunchy. Absolutely delicious.
The pineapple candied sweet potatoes might sound overly sweet, but don’t let that scare you—they were perfectly balanced and incredibly tasty.
Now, let’s talk about the 24K Gold Muffin. Wow. Whatever glaze is on top should be bottled and sold! (Perhaps it is, again I was in such a rush to eat this I didn’t get a drink or look around much) Trust me, order more than one!
… moreI ordered the Float and Fly combo, and everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the catfish—was fried just the way I like it: nice and crunchy. Absolutely delicious.
The pineapple candied sweet potatoes might sound overly sweet, but don’t let that scare you—they were perfectly balanced and incredibly tasty.
Now, let’s talk about the 24K Gold Muffin. Wow. Whatever glaze is on top should be bottled and sold! (Perhaps it is, again I was in such a rush to eat this I didn’t get a drink or look around much) Trust me, order more than one!
Kohneesha Gordon
I ORDERED THIS JUST NOW FROM DOORDASH! IM DISGUSTED! 1ST MY MAC AND CHEESE IS LITERALLY PASTE! YOU CAN’T EVEN PICK UP A DAMN NOODLE! A CUP OF MUSH! NO SEASON WHAT SO EVER! MY SWEET POTATOS DON’T HAVE A OUNCE OF PINEAPPLE PIECES NOR FLAVOR AND VERY UNDER SWEETEND! MY WINGS ARE SPOILED! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS! SPOILED FRIED WINGS.. THEY TASTE SOUR ON THE 1ST BITE AND SMELL.. THE CATFISH WAS VERY SALTY BUT WAS THE ONLY THING ON THE TRAY MADE RIGHT! JUST OVERLY SEASONED! MY CORN MUFFIN WAS HARD AS A BRICK! IM SO DISAPPOINTED! I HAD HIGH HOPE AFTER SEEING NO MANY REVIEWS AND READING THEM! WHO EVER IS ON DUTY TODAY I HOPE THE MANAGERS CHECK THE KITCHEN CAUSE WHAT I RECIEVED WERE LEFT OVER MAC & YAMS! MAYBE I’LL TRY A DIFFERENT LOCATION TO GET A BETTER EXPERIENCE OF WHAT CLEOS TRULY IS! VERY RARELY HAVE I RECIEVED SPOILED WINGS THAT WERE FRIED TO KEEP FROM THROWING THEM AWAY!
… moreAlonzo Davis
Lawd have mercy boe!!, let me tell y’all somethin’ ‘bout Cleo’s. I sat down with a box of them Cajun Creole fried chicken wings and that golden 24 Karat muffin, and whew baby, it felt like Sunday dinner at My Mama’s house. That chicken got that crunch you can hear ‘fore you even bite it, seasoned up just right with that kick of spice sittin’ on your tongue like a gospel choir. And that muffin? Shiny like gold, soft, sweet, and melt right in your mouth. Cleo’s done put love in this food, and you can taste every bit of it. This here ain’t just a meal—it’s a blessing. Highly Recommend!! I said Highly!!
… moreA ChitownJ
I ordered the “ten” which included 5 cat fish fillets, candied sweet potatoes, and a muffin. I also ordered a side of macaroni and cheese, green beans, and a purple rain drink. My total was about 62.00. I dined in. Pros: staff very friendly. They did a nice job of checking in on me after my food was delivered. Food was delivered hot. Macaroni and cheese was very good. My rating for this dish alone is about 4.5. The fish was good. Since it was dipped in the 24 carat gold sauce it was a little sweet which I was not fond of but it wasn’t bad. I’d probably prefer it without the sauce. Yams, purple rain drink (grape kool aid), and corn muffin were good but very sweet. Cons: Although I don’t like really sweet food, the items were good. The green beans were the only thing I didn’t like. They were very salty (almost) inedible. Another con is that they don’t offer much of a drink selection. If you are dining in, there isn’t a public restroom. I saw a family dining in but three members of the party left to go to the restroom a block away. Overall, I’d recommend for the mac n cheese and staff. friendliness.
… moreMi Amore Williams
So I finally was able to stop at Cleo’s yesterday. When I tell you it was so worth the wait. I ordered the Float & Fly with a side a sweet potatoes. It was so delicious. I shared it with my Aunt the fish was so crispy and well seasoned. The chicken was tasty and crunchy. My Aunt couldn’t stop neither could I. The sweet potatoes and muffin were a hit as well. Definitely going back to to try some more dishes.
… moreJulie Malnak
The catfish was AMAZING. I don’t even really eat catfish and I demolished it. It was juicy and full of flavor. I dunked everything in the 24k butter sauce. The saltiness of the fry on the fish combined with the sweet, richness of the sauce was perfection.
I lived in Texas for over 10 years and this is the best catfish I’ve ever had.
The staff was super friendly and one of the guys even went out of his way to open the door for me as I left with my takeout order.
I read some of the negative reviews, and they’re somewhat right. The food is salty, sweet, and flavorful but that’s how southern comfort food should be! It’s the perfect combination.
… moreI lived in Texas for over 10 years and this is the best catfish I’ve ever had.
The staff was super friendly and one of the guys even went out of his way to open the door for me as I left with my takeout order.
I read some of the negative reviews, and they’re somewhat right. The food is salty, sweet, and flavorful but that’s how southern comfort food should be! It’s the perfect combination.
Darryl Dunning II
This is definitely my current favorite restaurant in Chicago!
Great Wings ✔️
Great Catfish ✔️
Sweet Potatoes ✔️
24 Karat Cornbread ✔️
… moreGreat Wings ✔️
Great Catfish ✔️
Sweet Potatoes ✔️
24 Karat Cornbread ✔️
DA don’t play
The food was absolutely delicious!!! The atmosphere is a great vibe and clean. The purple rain is the best!! I eat Cleo’s at least 2 to 3 days a week!!! Make sure you try the catfish. Large portions to fill that appetite. ❤️
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