Creepies, the petite French-inspired bistro from chefs Anna and David Posey with chef de cuisine Tayler Ploshehanski, slipped onto Randolph Street in August and almost immediately became one of the West Loop’s most talked-about new arrivals. The place leans into neo-bistro comforts, with focused sauces, shareable plates, and a compact, almost basement-like dining room, all wrapped in a very Midwestern kind of warmth. Critics have largely cheered it on, including one prominent review that handed over three stars and declared the roasted chicken a do-not-miss dish.
From Elske to Randolph
The Poseys launched Creepies as a more casual counterpart to their Michelin-starred restaurant Elske, blending classic French technique with Midwestern ingredients, according to Eater Chicago. Local coverage reported that Creepies quietly started serving dinner in August 2025, with plans to roll out an all-day menu later, per Block Club Chicago. On its own site, the team presents Creepies as a neighborhood bistro at Creepies, with modest hours and a deliberately small dining room.
Menu Highlights and the Roast Chicken
The menu sticks to bistro crowd-pleasers like croque monsieur, a niçoise sandwich, tarte flambée, and a handful of shareable mains. The breakout hit is the roasted half-chicken in a liver-and-wine sauce, which has become the restaurant’s bestseller, according to the Chicago Tribune. That review also lays out price points, including a $22 croque monsieur, a $20 niçoise sandwich, and the $39 roasted chicken, and notes that lunchtime sound levels sit in the high 50s decibels, with dinner edging into the low 70s. While the critic flags a few dishes and service moments that still need tightening, the overall verdict is that confident cooking and approachable plating justify the three-star "excellent" rating.
Room, Service, and What to Expect
The dining room’s checkerboard floor, pine wainscoting, and whimsical line-drawn faces aim for an easygoing vibe that Chicago Magazine summed up as “Midwest basement meets French bistro,” and that homey tone carries through much of the menu. Service is welcoming, if occasionally uneven, as the staff settles into a groove, while desserts from Anna Posey help keep spirits high even when the room gets busy. On the practical side, the restaurant notes both lunch and dinner service on its website, the space is small and lively, and reservations are smart planning on busier nights.
For West Loop regulars and curious visitors, Creepies offers a relaxed and flavorful alternative to formal tasting menus: gather a few friends, share the chicken and fries, and save room for dessert while the team continues to fine-tune service and polish the plates.
