This barstaurant feels a little bit like an upstate NY traveler's lodge, complete with a cozy brick space, a long bar, and dark wooden accents. There are also positive affirmations that a restaurant would say to itself in the mirror sprinkled around. But we can confirm that Beard and Belly does, in fact, have “good food” and “fun times.” The crowd of longtime Edgewater residents and temporary Loyola students creates a busy, friendly atmosphere that’s welcoming for everyone. And after eating beer-battered pickles, chicken pot pie hand pies, and a burger with creamy Butterkäse, you might start whispering generic positive sayings, too.