I've been there a couple of times recently on either a Thursday or Friday. There's a gentleman with…read moredreadlocks who have taken in the initiative to notice who I am and know what I like when he sees me he offers it. Everyone else behind that bar ignores you and serves the people who they know first no matter if you're sitting there 15 minutes or 20 minutes before someone else comes in. majority of them loves the attention of people who they know so they'll come first before you.. other than that, this is a place I would come to and feel comfortable where I could be me

Last night was my first time there in over 8-9 years. And I was really impressed at the…read moreupgrade/remodel of the bar. Yeah it's still a hole in the wall bar but who doesn't love a good hole in the wall?? The DJ played some really good music. I was hanging out with a few buddies for the first time so it wasn't too loud. Drinks were reasonable $2 shots of tequila!! LOVES IT!!! The bartenders didn't play that whole "I don't see you" game. It was an older crowd which wasn't bad either. I'm thinking of making this a regular hang out spot.

It's an East Hyde Park dive bar where you can get a pitcher of PBR -- and cold frosted mugs! -- for…read moreless than $10, cash only.

Very hostile staff, kicking us out before even closing time , almost 40min before . Not welcoming…read moreor proper greeting

Dick's R U Crazy is the lone successor to a Calumet region Gay scene that once boasted five (5)…read moreflourishing and active Gay bars of which one was exclusively for Lesbians. Unfortunately, Calumet City succumbed to a sad combination of white flight and city officials Hell bent on destroying the State and Stateline entertainment corridor, leveling solid historic properties into a barren surface level wasteland, that remains void to this very day. We were once guided by the bright neon signs and chasing lights, like a mini-Las Vegas strip it was. God forbid someone was drinking, carrying on, staying out until past 4 a.m. and having a Gay ole time. So here we are at Dick's R U Crazy, this lone Gay venue has been established in 1990 and serves as a beacon of life for area Gays. It offers a traditional Gay bar feel from back in the day with two (2) chalk dusty pool tables and an eclectic variety of your usual patrons. A corridor leads past the restrooms on the right that opens up into a lounge area with intimately lit tables, a stage and runway avec drag drapes. However, classic Drag shows and those once crowned as bar royalty, drag queens, have been replaced in a new world favoring karaoke. Ugh! You cannot miss what you do not know. In my opinion, today's bar music or what I heard at Dick's was a bore. It's choppy and doesn't flow one song to the next. Who wants to hear and see Seth Meyers bash Trump on Big TV screens on a Friday night in your bar? A total waste of fun time! There must be something far more entertaining and uplighting to fill in the background with to get people up and dancing. Dancing!!? What the F..k is that? One might ask! Dick's R U Crazy is a Gay oasis in a desolate desert environment that doesn't offer many better options short of going into Boystown/Chicago . Hopefully one day the Calumet Region Gay scene will rebound. Dick's R U Crazy is a continuing work in progress.

I have never made a review before in my life, but the fact that I am now says a lot because of bad…read moreexperience they had. I went to this bar, cause I was visiting the area thinking it would be chill and fun got here at six because that's what online says but they were closed and the doors are locked. I was like OK whatever no big deal come back at 8 o'clock later but door is still locked but lights are on and This is during the winter and it's cold now I'm sitting here in the cold, waiting for my Uber to get me back home would not recommend to come here gay or not most likely they won't be open or let you in. PS this was on a Saturday night.

Cash only bar, great drinks and service! Atmosphere is a dive bar experience with decent music,…read morediverse crowd and a group of bar regulars! From personal experience Ii advise you to only have drinks and not get involved with anyone you meet at this place! If you want to meet quality people you will not find them here!

Pros: -unique and hidden…read more-divey meets cozy vibe -cash only (i believe!) -very reasonable pricing -patrons very nice Cons: NONE

very nice staff & amazing vibes! can't wait to come back to chicago and party here again!!read more

Amazing Eye Candy from Entry to Just about Every One of the 8 Bar Settings Inside…read more Awesome Sounds and Great Pours Everyone was So Nice

Absolutely great place, very welcoming, as friendly atmosphere, music great as well, a drinks great…read moreas well! Lv the place

Horrible food, atmosphere is atrocious and staff are nasty. Never again. Steer clear at all cost.read more

Came back, incredible Unconscious david Lynch theme. This place has good beer options, lots of…read morebourbon options including Woodford, and bullet. Definitely a place to come early to on a Friday or Saturday if you are looking to grab a seat somewhere. Each time I have come there have been multiple birthday parties, cute.

If you get it, you get it. Stepping in here heels like time traveling. From the restroom, to the…read morebooths, to the tinny speakers playing the music. Drinks are good and cheap, bartenders were nice, and the vibes were high. Great dive bar, can't wait to head back.

When visiting Chicago came here for a few drinks. My friend had wanted me to try a shot a of melort…read morethat he knew they had. Getting into the bar was pretty quick. Stopped Friday but didn't really hold us up much. Once we got inside, the center of the bar was fairly congested. However, the outside the bar was fairly sparse and we were able to order drinks immediately and order a second round without the issue. The bartender was friendly and the main bar when you walk in at 45 bartenders working it so people were getting served fairly quickly. While not really my scene anymore, The boss bar seemed nice enough with good service with the options to be in the crowd or have some more space if needed.

1 STAR UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE…read more LET ME BE VERY CLEAR: I have NEVER left anything less than a 5 star review before. Please check my previous Yelp reviews to see. This is the first time a place genuinely earned a 1 star. I entered The Boss Bar and said, "Hey, I'm just waiting for my Uber. It's arriving in about three minutes." IT WAS 10 DEGREES WITH A WIND CHILL OF -11. It was a Monday night and the bar was essentially empty. The security guard, who told me his name was Romero, immediately said they do not allow entry unless you are purchasing something. I explained again that I was just trying to stay warm briefly. He responded, "Why don't you go to the Starbucks next door?" That made no sense. Why leave a bar I was already inside of to wait somewhere else for a ride that was about to arrive? He kept repeating that it was "policy." I even said I was not blaming him personally, but that kicking someone out into freezing weather is a bad and irrational policy. For clarity, there were no raised voices or confrontation. Romero was calmly speaking with another security guard, and I was speaking calmly as well. Despite that, I was told to leave. Once outside on a public sidewalk, I began recording. The security guard came out threatening to call the police and said I was not allowed to film. This was not about buying a drink. It was about being treated like a problem for trying to stay warm for three minutes. NO HOSPITALITY. NO EMPATHY. NO LOGIC. I will not be back, and management should seriously reconsider how they want their staff representing this place.

Fantastic fresh fish sandwich and fries! Friendly service with very reasonable prices. Great…read moreFriday lunch!

The addition of a drag karaoke night has been phenomenal. I cannot say enough about how awesome the…read moreowners are and how inclusive they have been in regards to making everyone from the LGBTQ+ community feel welcome. Seeing drag performers dancing on the bar with the regular patrons is truly a sight to behold.

Loved Marq…read more Stopped by here before going to the theatre at CIBC! We got the whipped ricotta for starters (with a side of carrots) YUM! Then I got the root and roast! Chicken was CRISPY and sooooo well cooked! They did an amazing job I also got the extra mushrooms and mash which was so yummy!!! It was beautiful inside and very busy for a Wednesday night! Will absolutely return!!!

The food and vibes here are completely okay - but nothing special. This is not the place you want…read moreto go to get a real feeling for what Chicago dining is, or can be. This isn't a unique dining room, a special menu, or anything all that exciting. Is it fine for a decent dinner, or corporate event, sure, that is really what the purpose of this venue appears to be. I would book a corporate event in here and be very pleased with the steak, greek salad, and yummy desserts. Service is kind and helpful, but not polished and sexy. I'm from NYC and this establishment wouldn't still be open likely if it were in Manhattan, however it does a good job of making people feel comfortable in a space together, and I am happy for that as the goal of a corporate retreat or meeting. Not the place to go for a date or nice dinner.