Chef's Special Cocktail Bar

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Chef's Special Cocktail Bar

Chef's Special Cocktail Bar, located in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood on N. Western Avenue, offers a unique dining experience with their Snax & Daqs menu featuring dishes such as Crispy Potatoes and Shrimp Toast Puff paired with creative cocktails like Blast Off and Haitian Daiquiri. The restaurant also serves Beef Chow Fun Noodles and delectable desserts such as milk tea custard. With a cozy bar area and limited seating available, guests can enjoy the bar until midnight while indulging in delicious bites from 5-11pm.
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08/12/2026

Simple perfection. Wok tossed bok choy w roasted garlic. Recommended as a topper to lo mein or as a side to any spicy dish.

08/10/2026

Family meal Monday cookout. Pork collar char siu w/ grilled peaches, shish*to peppers, smoked eggplant & a sesame almond crunch.

07/22/2026

Chicago Gourmet powered by hosts Asian Night Market, bringing the energy, flavors, and sounds of a bustling neon-lit street market to Zhou B Art Center on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:30–9:30 PM. Hosted by culinary visionaries Chefs Thai Dang (Thai Dang) and Beverly Kim (), this high-energy celebration brings together late-night-style bites with an Asian flair, dynamic music, and specialty cocktails that hit all the right notes.

Featuring an all-star lineup of culinary performers: Chefs Joe Fontelera (Joseph Fontelera), Gene Kato (Chef Gene Kato), Aaron Kabot, Sathish Kumar (Sathish Kumar B S), Andrew Lim, Zubair Mohajir (Zubair Mohajir) & Rishi Kumar (Rishi Manoj Kumar), Michael Morales (Michael Morales), and Helen Nguyen (Helen Nguyen).

Tickets are on sale NOW at chicagogourmet.org.

Chicago Gourmet is made possible by title sponsor Invesco QQQ (Invesco US), founding partner Illinois Restaurant Association, presenting sponsor Southern Glazer's and premier sponsor Square.

07/19/2026

Popping up at the Consignment Lounge patio TODAY. 4pm- we sell out. Come see us at one of our favorite bars and patios in the city

Address

2165 N. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

To reach the destination at N. Western Avenue, travelers can take the public transportation option by taking the Red Line subway train and getting off at Western station. From there, they can walk west on W Arthur Avenue and turn right onto N Western Avenue to reach their destination.

For those traveling by car, they can take I-90/I-94 W and exit at Logan Boulevard. Turn left onto W Logan Boulevard, then left again on N Western Avenue. The destination will be on the left-hand side of the street.

There is limited street parking available in the area, so it's recommended that drivers use a nearby parking garage or lot.

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 11pm
Tuesday	5pm - 11pm
Wednesday	5pm - 11pm
Thursday	5pm - 11pm
Friday	5pm - 11pm
Saturday	5pm - 11pm
Sunday	5pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.chefsspecialbar.com/

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What people say

Chef's Special Cocktail Bar is a must-visit spot in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. From the team behind Giant, this restaurant and cocktail bar offers a unique dining experience that will leave you wanting more. The menu features an array of delicious dishes, including the Chef's Salad with jicama, nectarines, and sesame crunchies, and the Sichuan Style Fish Special with tender marinated walleye and a bunch of chilies. And let's not forget about the drinks! The Strawberry Daiquiri made with local berries from the market is a fan favorite. But what really sets Chef's Special Cocktail Bar apart is their commitment to supporting their community. They recently offered the "Garden Gnome" drink, with proceeds going to support AAPI heritage month. With its cozy atmosphere and delicious food and drinks, Chef's Special Cocktail Bar is definitely worth a visit.