Archie’s Cafe

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Archie’s Cafe

Archie's Cafe is located in Rogers Park and specializes in real food made from fresh ingredients. They offer daily specials and feature various events like open mic night, live music, karaoke, and game night on weekends. Join them for a wholesome dining experience.
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09/06/2026

Made some treats for a lovely garden birthday party. My skewers delight me! Why isn’t all melon planed this way? Coconut lemon cake per the queens request. Yes, of course she was regaled with a flower crown! Happy Birthday Cheryl! 🌸💖

05/29/2026

You know them, you love them, 2 dear and talented alum delivering an opening set tomorrow, on the blue moon,
So excited to see what Erinn and Lila have cooked up!
Only about a 20 min set. Starting promptly at 8:30
Followed by
Which Lila is also in! Which Lila? Witch Lila?
Come see!

02/20/2026

Sweet article from the Editor’s Desk in this week’s Loyola Phoenix.

Read it here: https://loyolaphoenix.com/2026/02/from-the-editors-desk-sincerely-a-jazz-night-junkie/

Thanks Rogers Park and Editor-in-chief Lilli Malone.
We sure had fun! 🖤

02/06/2026

Such a shame!
They sure dont make ‘em like that anymore.
Like it says in the newsletter from , if you’ve got something you’d like to say about it, email [email protected]

09/06/2025

Quadalotta fun in store today! Join us n the Loyola lakeshore campus, From 4-8pm a jam packed lineup of great music, vendors and beautiful weather awaits, grab your friends and come me on up!
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09/05/2025

Whole Lotta Quadda coming! Saturday Sept 6 at the Loyola Lakeshore Campus. Walk, bike, or train. If you have to drive, try to park in the neighborhood and walk over, or park at the campus lot (it costs) slide on above pics for where to park and where on campus the festivities will be. Great musical line up! Plus a little improv from Loyolas 45kings improv group and a song or two from Loyolas a ca****la group, The Silhouettes! Going to be a great day! Cant wait to see you out there!
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09/03/2025

Get set! Quadalotta coming to a Quad near you! This Saturday, Sept 6. Archie’s bringing 5 bands, a little improv, vendors and friends to the Loyola lakeshore campus! Come one come all! Students, neighbors. extraterrestrials!
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08/29/2025

Was it all a dream?! On a scalding weekend 1 year ago we wrapped up our little universe and went out with a 💥! Was great! Bit of a reunion next Saturday as we bring a taste of Archie’s to the Loyola campus quad. 4hrs, 5 bands, Sept 6! Join us! 😻

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08/12/2025

In the spirit of Archiepocalypse we’re coming back with another festival of camaraderie and kick ass lineup!
This one will be on the West Quad of Loyola Lakeshore Campus. Mark your calendars, Sept 6. All are welcome!
5 great local bands!
Vendors!
Bring a picnic!
Excited to see you there!
Going to be QUADALOTTA fun!!!

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12/05/2024

Get your “Ice Tits” out to our first live music event since we closed our doors! Join us at Loyolas Damen Student Center today! The author of this artwork, Steve Walters will be vending along with several others! Live music to accompany the market in the atrium all afternoon, then Tommy Carroll and Lyn Rye will take the stage in Irelands pub! Refreshments & classic holiday films!
See you there!
2-7pm

12/04/2024

Come one come all!
Bring the family!
Starts at 2
⭐️Holiday market!
14 vendors, prints, jewelry, cashmere, vintage, albums!
⭐️Tommy Carroll Band 5-7pm in Irelands, the campus pub!
⭐️Classic Holiday movies in the Campus Cinema all afternoon and evening!
⭐️The “Holidorb” will be there!
⭐️Can’t wait! See you there!

Address

1228 West Loyola
Chicago, IL
60626

To reach the café at West Loyola in Chicago, you can take public transportation or drive and park nearby. If you opt for public transportation, take the Red Line train to Loyola Station and then walk west on West Loyola Avenue for several blocks until you reach the café.

If driving, take Lake Shore Drive and exit at Sheridan Road. Continue north on Sheridan Road until you reach West Loyola Avenue. Turn left onto West Loyola Avenue and look for parking along the street or in nearby parking lots.

Telephone

+1 773-856-0899

Website

facebook.com

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What people say

Archie's Cafe, located in West Loyola, Chicago, is a small cafe that serves up real food made in-house from fresh ingredients. The cafe offers daily specials that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Archie's Cafe is the perfect place to be this summer as they have an array of summer drinks and all the fruits and veggies are coming in!

The cafe has a vibrant atmosphere with events happening throughout the week. On Wednesdays, they have an Open Mic night with Frank at 8 pm. Thursdays are dedicated to PETSIT at 8 pm, while Fridays are reserved for an Open Jazz Jam at 7 pm. Saturdays are filled with music as DJ Cyprian hits us with the sounds of Euphoric Bloom at 8 pm.

Archie's Cafe also hosts workshops and events such as Taylor Intel hosting the first of a three-part series of writers' workshops on Sundays from 2-4 pm. The cafe is also open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am onwards, making it the perfect spot for brunch or lunch.

The cafe has a warm and welcoming vibe that will make you feel right at home. It's no wonder why Archie's Cafe has become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. So head over to Archie's Cafe today and indulge in their delicious food and drinks while enjoying their lively events!