Leo's Midway

Comfortable corner bar to grab drinks in a fun section of town.

I've been to Leo's a bunch of times for dinner meetings/debriefings/gatherings, so have yet to pay for anything. Given my good luck in picking delicious entrees here, however, I think Leo's is definitely worth a visit, regardless of who's picking up the tab!

Last night, we split the mozzarella sticks, and the boneless buffalo "wings." Unlike the fried tenders/nuggets most other places dish out, Leo's serves grilled strips of juicy chicken with an impressive buffalo sauce and literally a BOWL of chunky bleu cheese. For entrees, we ordered a veggie quesadilla, grilled chicken sandwich, Thai chicken salad, classic burger, and the lamb shank. Everyone was pleased with their choices, and I had so much of my lamb left over, I ended up with a generous lunch portion for the next day! Their New York Cheesecake (sourced from nearby Junior's Bakery was deliciously dense and flavorful, with a mild-tasting crust.

My only gripe with this place are the inconsistencies in menu item prices. For example, they offer a huge portion of succulent braised lamb over rice & veggies for $16 (enough to eat twice), yet they charge $10.50 for very typical looking/tasting mozzarella sticks and $11 for potato skins. Spend your coin on the entrees, salads, or burgers - all but one are priced under $20. Beer list is OK with about 10 choices total, but 3-5 of them (Bud Light, Coors Light, etc.) don't really count...

Given the impeccable service, warm, "lived-in" atmosphere (well, they HAVE been around since 1942), and tasty menu options, Leo's is still a solid pick for lunch or dinner. Bonus points for the festive Christmas decorations and subtle background holiday music!

First time I ate at Leo's was for an after Funeral Mass Brunch this morning. We had a large crown of between 20-30 people. Service was very good as was the food. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. There were no complaints. Staff was on top of the refills. No one looked for a waiter, they were right there. It helped lighten the mood of a very sad day. I will be back again with family and friends. Well done.

Maybe you wouldn't give Leo's 5 stars on the food, drink or decor, but you'd give it 6 stars on the people - a real community pub, where everyone know's your name. Absolutely love this place.

Great place and child friendly