Union Union

Union is a small, quaint city with a friendly atmosphere, typical Southern dishes like barbecue and fried chicken can be enjoyed here.

Checkers Ii

Checkers Ii

6524 Main St, 60180, Union, US, United States

Fish • Soup • Casual • German


"Let me start by stating I have 2 reviews, one for the gazebo and one for the restaurant. It's sort of hard to tell the gazebo is anything but a gazebo till you get up close and see there's a circular bar with a bunch of wonderful people from Union enjoying their drinks and beautiful weather. I was having trouble getting in the right door due to the width of my wheelchair, and it took 2 guys to force the left door which probably hasn't been opened in 10 years, but once I was in everyone cheered. The people were very friendly, the bartender lady was overly generous in her drink pours (be prepared to eat something or waiting a while before driving anywhere), and it was my lucky day as a gentleman at the bar graciously bought all mine and my friend's drinks. It's not every day you experience people being that nice for no reason other than that is just who they are. Anyway, the music selection was also particularly memorable. If you like Frank Sinatra, Bill Haley, Johnny Cash, and the most masculine group of guys singing My Girl as if they were in Top Gun, this will be your place.So after drinking the most vodka-filled vodka and tonic, we took our leave to the restaurant. Once inside you are transported to a much different experience that is more European as well as being very cozy and quaint. I forget what my friend had, but I went with the Hunter's Schnitzel that came with French onion soup. The soup was perfect, as in I can't imagine any other person making it better. My meal was equally exceptional, and I went home with a great deal of leftovers. Make sure you get dessert too. I brought home some cheesecake which my spouse very much appreciated. Checker's II is the definition of a hidden gem, so don't wait to plan your visit."