Lockdown Bar & Grill

“This BYOB serves comfort food with a twist, such as grilled cheese with tomato-fennel soup.”

“Tied with Honey Butter for best chicken sandwich in Chicago. All free-range chicken from local farmers. Supporting gay rights and blasting hip-hop music, this place is the anti-Chick-Fil-A. Open late.”

“The Dark Matter Coffee company, a tried-and-true Chicago brand, has shops across the city, including a location in Ukrainian Village called Star Lounge Coffee Bar. Local art is hung on burnt-orange walls and there’s a long bar that you can belly-up to and order a Unicorn Blood blended roast. In the warmer months the patio is open, and you can bring your four-legged friend to join you in the sun. This is a great place to go to meet friends or to sit for a spell with a good book. And, if you get hungry, there are little nibbles and noshes to satiate you.”

“They make their own house amaro! If you love cocktails, or cheap beer, this is your joint.”

“Well-known Chicago dive bar/live music venue primarily for indie bands. Cash only.”