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Big Chicks

Google (808) 4.6
Tripadvisor (21) 3.9
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Address
5024 N Sheridan Rd, Uptown, Chicago, IL 60640
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Phone
+1 773-728-5511
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Website
bigchicks.com
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Price Range
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About this place Big Chicks

Big Chicks is a queer neighbourhood bar on Sheridan Road in Uptown, open since 1986. It is known for the art on its walls, a large collection gathered by owner Michelle Fire, and for a crowd that mixes gay men, lesbians, trans people and straight neighbours. Tweet, the brunch restaurant next door, is run by the same team. It opens at 4pm on weekdays and 2pm at weekends, with late closing (3am on Saturdays). Weekday evenings are relaxed; weekends get busier and there is dancing. Drinks are cheap. It sits north of Boystown and Andersonville, a short walk from the Argyle Red Line stop.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 03:00
Monday 16:00-02:00
Tuesday 16:00-02:00
Wednesday 16:00-02:00
Thursday 16:00-02:00
Friday 16:00-02:00
Saturday 14:00-03:00
Sunday 14:00-02:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ All Food served Dancing Area Outdoor Patio Safe space Community oriented Multilingual staff Walk-ins welcome Dance Upscale Outdoor terrace

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4.6
★★★★★
808 reviews

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Borja Gonzalez
Borja Gonzalez Jun 2026
★★★☆☆

I wish this place had better breakfast burritos, especially for the price. I ordered one with steak this morning and it was very disappointing - all I tasted was flour tortilla. The staff was nice though.

Matt Stetzer
Matt Stetzer Jun 2026
★★★★★

Excellent food, as always, and great service. When busy the dining areas can get noisy since they’re a bit cozy / close to walls and such, but the experience is always great! 10/10 recommend this place to everyone who visits me from out of town and for friends who want to have a great brunch!

Flora
Flora Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Bartender misgendered me I don't know he missed my DD cup breasts

Don Bell
Don Bell Jun 2026
★★★★★

Great food and Cocktails! Excellent vibe!

Shelby Lefebvre
Shelby Lefebvre Jun 2026
★★★★★

Hands down the funnest spot in Uptown. The staff here are all incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the drinks are phenomenal at a very reasonable price. I love coming here, it always feels like a warm hug.

Madelyne Attackie
Madelyne Attackie May 2026
★★★★☆
Dominic Michael
Dominic Michael May 2026
★★★★★

Best bar! Love the cutie bartenders!

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Last updated on 31 October 2026

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