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Big Chicks

4.1 (315 reviews)
InexpensiveGay Bars
Closed • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Casual
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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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French onion cheese cheeseburger buffalo wings
Elizabeth L.

If you're looking for a cozy sociable, great drinks great eats big chicks. Monday through Sunday is the place to be. I am never disappointed.. I want to shout out Shannon. She is the most coolest, friendly, sweet cashier waitress that I have ever met in a very long time every single time I come, she is always pleasant and never disappoints. I highly recommend this place.

Took bite of Ruben and fries but didn't have dip til my husband gave me his!
Ellen D.

Fun place-GREAT STAFF!! Food was delicious too!! My kids and their in/laws took us there and it ROCKED!!

Interior
LJ J.

A cute neighborhood bar open to all. A quiet place for drinks and conversation. Cash only establishment (there is an ATM inside). Drinks are good. Friendly barstaff.

Lavender gin drop
Jon C.

Cute little bar in a quaint neighborhood. Cash only, but the bartenders are nice and the other patrons are too.

Hampton Water Rosé yummm
Zora Z.

Total accident on finding this spot.. and I LOVE IT! We were out with friends and decided hey let's go here.. i swear I had the best salad I've had in a long time.. and I'm a salad lovin chick. The wine specials are unmatched and I discover my new favorite Rosé here (Hampton Water) The servers and staff are really accommodating and quite funny. I must really like the overall vibe of the bar/ restaurant.. A Pleasant surprise !

Andrew P.

I'm not sure how I feel about this place. It's close by to my new place so I can easily walk here, but I feel like the server who I've had multiple times is not the most friendliest. His energy is just very whatever. I do like the atmosphere in this place and it gives an older classic bar vibe, even as an LGBTQ+ friendly space. I guess I just need to go on a different night when I'm not served by that guy. They do have patio seating though, just as an fyi!

Chicken Wings
Ari A.

Friendly staff who are surprisingly nice even to toddlers! Outdoor seating was a great choice for the summer. We ordered a burger, chicken fingers, chicken wings, nachos, a few drinks and lemonade. Burger and wings were pretty good. We wouldn't recommend the nachos, fake nacho cheese sauce, and lacking flavor. This place is CASH ONLY. I'm still reeling... not sure how places continue to be cash only in 2021. I thought a lot of cash only places got converted in 2020 because of all the takeout with covid. Be prepared with cash or to pay a fee with the ATM in the back.

Vegan Nachos
JL J.

Great place with an amazing staff! They have the best vegan nachos I've ever eaten! The tater tots are a must. They make one of the best espresso martinis!

Basket of Garlic-Parmesan Fries

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Ask the Community - Big Chicks

All the seating I can see in the pics looks like high-tops. Is there wheelchair-accessible seating?

Yes. There is a connected room off the main bar with exclusively low seating and some accessible tables at the back of the main bar room.

Can you come crossdressed?

Yes!

Is Big Chicks safe for trans women?

Yes

Are there a lot of lesbians here?!?

I would say it's somewhat mixed but ,I have always seen more boys.

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“Love the name, the decor, the 1 dollar burger Mondays, FKA, the adorable bears who hangout.”

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I love this bar so much STILL…read more Gay, straight, whatever - just behave. We always end up chatting with fellow Andersonvillans when we go here. Daily specials. If you love dogs (is there a person who does not?) go here on a Saturday! It's DOG PARTY! I try to pet as many pups as I can, but truthfully, they are catching up with their dog friends. The perfect description of this place was uttered by my good friend, the legendary John B (may he RIP). It's a casual neighborhood bar that just happens to cater to a mostly gay clientele. Go here, make new friends. Pet dogs. Quaff a few.

Popped in here on a Monday night and there was a small crowd here, but I just have to say, I love…read morethe modern feel of this place. Feels very clean! Their SPECIALS are to die for. I swear there is nowhere else in the Chicago area (at least that I've found) where you'll find daily specials that affordable. On a Monday night they had several specials, but we opted for the 'Big Ass Long Islands' which were huge and only $5 each. Considering inflation in 2022 as well as post pandemic pricing, this place and its daily specials reminds me of dive bar pricing from like 2015. You can literally munch of some free popcorn that cooks itself in the corner and change the music on the juke box as well. They also have a decent sized patio for those warmer days/nights! I'd love to come back here on a weekend and feel the vibe. I also must note that whoever the bartender was that took care of us as soon as we walked in, was very friendly and hospitable! I'll be back!

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Big Chicks - gaybars - Updated November 2026

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