“ What an absolutely unexpected delight. We stopped in here after a wedding at the nearby Bridgeton Arts Center. When you first walk in you are in a small liquor stoor. It threw us for a loop. If you take a couple steps in and through a door you are in a room with a long wooden bar and a smattering of tables. If you keep going through another door you open into a larger room with an even larger bar, hightop tables, and booths and even a small outdoor patio. The decour is eclectic. Think about what you would get if you decorated the place only from garage sales in the 1980s. I absolutely loved it. It was a complete hole in the wall, but one with a lot of character. Service was good. There was a decent, but not overwhelming crowd on a Saturday night. We were there late enough in the night that we couldn't order food but there is some agreement with a Polish Korean restaurant (Kimski) that is either part of Maria's or just adjacent to it. I wasn't sure. Overeall a very cool place. If you are in the area, maybe for a White Sox game, and are looking for a bar I'd highly recommend stopping in. ”

“ Fantastic bar in the Bridgeport neighborhood. I stopped in recently with a friend who loves this place and Maria's lived up to his hype. Great atmosphere, good beer and Malort! ”

“ Oh how I love Chicago... I live there for seven years and I would still be living there if it wasn't so cold. The thing about Chicago is that there's so much amazing food on every corner everywhere from the deep dish pizza, to the hotdogs, to the Italian beef, to the burgers. To me, Chicago is the perfect mix of New York and Los Angeles... Chicago's got all these little hidden spots that if you don't know, you don't know. So Maria's is one of those spots. Like from the outside you can't even really tell what's going on. You walk in you're like wow what's going on in here got myself a burger. Double patty burger called the Michael Dublé! I mean, I can't even begin to tell you like my mouth was just so thankful for the party that was happening. Inside of it was like crispy mac & cheese with this great sauce and this perfectly grilled burger and grilled buns and it was just an excitement of flavors. I can't even describe it any other way. I hope that makes sense. Maria is just a must have must have. We were waiting for burgers to get cooked and stepped to the bar and had a beer and a sake shot and then grabbed our burger and walked back home. It was an experience outdoor furniture, hanging swings and eating out this artwork that was amazing all over the place. I know this seems kind of disjointed and all over the place. That's kind of how you feel when you go into Maria's. There's so much going on and it's like so exciting because you can't tell that by looking at the outside, you gotta come in and be wowed! ”

“ A Chicago institution. If you don't like Maria's then you probably don't like Chicago. That's fine, but why u here? Maria's is a great place to chill with a cold one. They don't have a huge tap list,but they do have a nicely curated mix of local brews. They also have old standbys like Old Style and PBR. Even on a Sunday afternoon they had good music playing. Maria's feels like home. Thats Chicago. ”

“ Bar. Package liquors. Polish Korean fusion (Kimskis attached). This place is the model of what our first Mars colony should aspire to. Great service, amazing beer selection and lots of space...especially when the patio is open. ”

“ Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar is truly a staple of the Bridgeport community. So many friends have recommended it to me and I'm so glad they did! I came here twice so far: once to grab drinks and catch up with a friend, and once for dinner and drinks before a White Sox game. It has a very casual environment and both indoor and outdoor patio seating. This space is HUGE. There's so many different rooms/areas inside the building with different vibes and decor. There are two back patios to sit and hang out in too. In front, there is a small counter service restaurant attached, called Kimski, which has some delicious Korean Polish offerings that you can order that pairs well with your drinks. I recommend ordering first and they'll give you a buzzer, and then finding a seat in the large outdoor patio. We got Maria's Standard, which is a Polish sausage with sauerkraut on a perfectly fluffy and toasted brioche bun, served with crinkle cut fries. It is perfection! Amazing with a pint of beer from Maria's. We ordered this in the spirit of going to the White Sox game later that evening and it sure beats getting an overpriced Chicago dog at the field. Maria's has a ton of beers on tap and a lot of them are Marz brews. Fun fact: Maria's and Marz Brewing are owned by the same family! It seems that Marz is named after the family name, Marzewski. Their beers are fun and unique, and they really are great at creating delicious beers, food, and a fun and relaxed environment. What a great place. Can't wait to come back again soon! ”

“ Maria's is a hidden gem. The front looks like your average local liquor store, but once you enter the backroom, it's a completely different world filled with good vibes and great drinks. Featuring a constantly rotating array of drinks, each experience at Maria's will guarantee to be different. This time, I got their Yuzu seltzer. It was so refreshing and bursting with delicious, citrusy yuzu flavor. If you're in the area, stop in for a drink, you'll thank me later. ”

“ Walked here after the White Sox game. So glad we got to check out this gem! It was a beautiful day so we decided to sit in their large wrap around patio. They have a large list of unique beers and delicious cocktails. I got the Soju Like to Party frozen drink and Palmer's Pint both were delicious and perfectly balanced. I'm definitely coming back here to try the Korean food. The cheesy rice cakes are calling my name next time! Service was fast and friendly. The perfect place to hang out when you want a low key summertime Chi day! ”