Jekyll

While normally a speakeasy bar, Jekyll at Hyde Park recently started offering high tea service. You do need a reservation booked ahead of time, which we booked online.The tea and food are flavorful, the service is wonderful - they really try to accommodate for food allergies which I appreciated very much. Additionally, I thought the price is reasonable for high tea. Inside is beautifully decorated and the piano music really added to my experience! Our waiter told us they're looking to implement live music to the high tea service soon, which would be pretty exciting to try again soon.

This place is a speakeasy. It's located behind the bakery, when you enter it legit is a bakery l, you have to ask for Jekyll. I recommend making a reservation as it does get busy on the weekends. This is a place you come to for the experience. The drinks are pricey but again they all have a story and come with a cool presentation. I would come here for one drink to enjoy the vibe and get the experience.

Jekyll has been open for a year now and we decided to revisit and see what kinds of changes have been made. And there have been, all for the better.The same check-in process applies as before, and we were warmly escorted to our table after a short wait out front. We got the exact same table as last year. Our server was Alex, and we thoroughly enjoyed Alex's expertise and very friendly manner. The hardbound menu remains in place, as I expected, but there is also a supplemental menu of additional cocktails. We ordered several of these and loved them. They have also added a small bites menu, which is great. Last time it was bagel pizza or bust. There are also restrooms accessible inside the speakeasy now, which is much better than going back out front to use the bathroom and breaking the spell. So, well done, Jekyll, for implementing some early suggestions from the people and taking what was a really good experience and making it great.

Sometimes someone comes up with an amazing idea, thinks it through and dials it in to an amazing concept, a sure-fire win, and then somehow some can still manage to ruin it with the execution.Sadly, this is case for Jeckyll... A speakeasy (password required) hidden behind a bagel joint, Jeckyll is based on translating literary works into cocktails, and they excel at it. From a Frankenstein themed drink where the user adds a choice of as many or as few tinctures as they like to customize the cocktail their own way, to a cocktail based on Kafka's 'Metamorphosis' that changes taste as time goes on, this place has come up with some amazing ideas and pulled them off beautifully. Having sampled only 3 of their specialty cocktails I wanted to stay and try them all...- BUT - Trying to attract a nightclub crowd with a Hip Hop DJ blaring music too loudly for clarity, much less conversation, completely destroys any illusion of literacy the well planned out menus or decor has to offer. Secondly... Admitting way too many guests at one time means that the bartenders are harried and rushed to the point of spilling or messing up and starting over on half their cocktails, and have a quarter of the bar taken up by dirty glasses, smokers, and drink making tools. I had been referred to this place as a quality speakeasy with a really cool concept, but if this is a typical Saturday night experience, Jeckyll needs to pick a deferent lane.

This speakeasy lounge is a hidden gem that almost transports you to another era the moment you step inside. The mysterious ambiance, with its dim lighting, vintage décor, and intimate setting, creates the perfect escape from the ordinary. The staff is phenomenal--attentive, knowledgeable, and always ready with a great recommendation. The drinks are truly one of a kind, with expertly crafted cocktails that showcase creativity and top-quality ingredients. And the food? Absolutely delicious, with unique small plates that perfectly complement the drinks. If you're looking for an unforgettable night out, this is the place to be. Can't wait to return!

The cocktails are very creative; I love how the menu is in a book. This place would be an amazing date night spot. The space is small, dark, and cozy, which gives it an extremely Intimate feel. I only gave it 4 stars because there are no bar seats, so it is only tables. This is not a place to mingle and meet others. Another con is that the drinks are pricey. Overall I enjoyed my evening here, and will come back.

I was visiting a friend a few weeks ago, and she took me here. I haven't really done the "speakeasy" thing before, but this was a really cool experience. It *was* expensive, so be prepared to pay high prices (most cocktails are close to, if not over, $30), but you're of course paying for the experience and the drinks are really good! The vibe inside is very "dark and broody" in the best way. Looks like something from a TV show or movie. They have cool seating consisting of leather half-booths. They allow for privacy which is nice. Each drink has an associated story with it in the menu, and they really paid attention to detail. Our server was also very quick and attentive. He checked in, but not *too* much, and was very knowledgeable. For cocktails, I got the Experiment No. 1818 and the Umami Juice. 1818 was super cool. You get an apple-based simple cocktail and then mutiple flavored tinctures to add to it as you wish. Very cool presentation and concept. *That* is exactly the kind of cocktail that I would expect from a place like this, and it was worth the experience. However, the Umami Juice, which is actually a cocktail from their sister restaurant Ciro's that closed, was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. I don't know why I liked it so much because it was sort of milder in flavor, but it had some really cool complexity/depth to it, and it just *worked* so well. It surprised me how much I enjoyed it. While those were the only two I got, it was cool to see drinks other people got and the intricate presentations for them!The only food we purchased was the spiced cashews. This included both a side for savory cashews and a side for sweet cashews. It was a nice snack, and you actually get a pretty good amount. I thought I'd like the savory, but those didn't have a ton of flavor, in my opinion (they were fine). The sweet ones were really good, though. Overall, this was a really cool experience, and I would definitely do it again.

easily the nicest and coolest speakeasy I've been to. my gf and I went as a anniversary date and we really enjoyed ourselves. youmust enter through a donut shop and you'll be escorted to the hidden cocktail bar. our server was super nice and patient with us since it was our first time. the dim lighting and decorations made the ambiance unique. we tried several of their spooky themed cocktails and also tried the milk and cookies - the milk is spiked with whiskey I believe or some sort of liquor. SCRUMPTIOUS! definitely a must-try treat

Ambiance was cool, loved that the speakeasy was behind a bagel shop. That being said, drinks- NOT worth the price. And most of the night our server said some of the aesthetic drinks were running out... how do you run out of drinks when you are a bar? And you only serve 10 signature cocktails? Shouldn't those be fully stocked if that's what you want your customers to order?

When first walking in, the elegance and vibe of Jekyll was truly a great surprise. It feels like a hip modern-day speakeasy. They offer a variety of small tastings including the truffle popcorn, milk and cookies, and couple other tastings from Ro too. The cocktails were spectacular with insane presentations. The service was very consistent and attentive. A1 place.