Lincoln Park’s R.J. Grunts shows up again in Midway’s B concourse
This R.J. Grunts spin-off sits in Terminal Main, Concourse B, bringing the Lincoln Park burger-and-salad-bar vibe airside. It runs as a sit-down spot with a bar, not a grab-and-go counter, and leans on retro Chicago branding that nods to the original location on Dickens Avenue.
Menu focus here is burgers, sandwiches, and salads, with burger plates typically landing around $14–$18. You’ll see simplified salad-bar style builds instead of the full self-serve setup from Lincoln Park. Figure on standard airport drink pricing, with beers noticeably above city-street levels.
Food quality draws mixed but generally positive reviews, averaging about a 4.0 rating on Google. Regulars suggest sticking to straightforward orders: a basic cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich, or a simple salad rather than anything overloaded. Portion sizes run normal by airport standards, not giant diner plates.
Service gets called out for slow stretches, especially during afternoon peaks and around the 5–7 p.m. bank, so don’t try this on a 35-minute turn. Ticket times can push past 20–30 minutes when B concourse is busy. Build at least an hour buffer from sit-down to boarding time at nearby B gates.
Noise is another theme. Reviews mention a loud dining room that makes laptop work or calls tough, especially with TVs up and bar traffic rolling. If you need quiet for email, this isn’t it; think pre-flight meal, then move toward your gate for work.
What regulars do:
- Use R.J. Grunts mainly for nostalgia if they know the Lincoln Park original.
- Order simple burgers or chicken sandwiches and skip more complicated builds.
Watch out for: underwhelming food if you expect a clone of the original R.J. Grunts, plus slower service and higher-than-city pricing on those $14–$18 burgers.
Tip: if your gate is deep in Concourse B, grab a seat near the aisle side so you can eye the board and bail early if your flight at Main B shifts to “boarding.”