Come for the spectacular show--and make the most of the experience by planning a relaxing start to your morning beforehand. Arriving early allows you to settle in, enjoy the atmosphere, and fully appreciate everything the event has to offer without feeling rushed. One of the best ways to prepare for the excitement is to begin your day with a satisfying breakfast before heading over. Taking the time to enjoy breakfast first ensures you can focus entirely on the performance and festivities without distractions. Whether it's a simple cup of coffee with pastries or a full breakfast with eggs, toast, and fresh fruit, starting the day with a good meal sets the tone for a wonderful outing. It also gives you the opportunity to gather with friends or family, share some conversation, and build anticipation for the show ahead. Once you arrive, you'll be ready to take in every moment of the spectacle--from the sights and sounds to the lively energy of the crowd. The show promises an unforgettable experience filled with excitement and entertainment, and being well-prepared makes it even more enjoyable. So come ready to be amazed, arrive with plenty of time to spare, and treat yourself to a delightful breakfast beforehand to start the day just right. read more

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I will review after we experience more So far it's been so so wonderful Izzy is our server and they have been amazing I'm exited to celebrate my dear amigas 49th birthday. The place is so beautiful we are waiting to taste the food bc we just odered read more

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We had a reservation for a party of 8 on a Saturday for a birthday. We were greeted and waters brought to the table right away. We did had the option for mimosas and/or bloody Mary's as part of the meal package. I enjoyed the fact thar for our large table they brought over pitchers. It was great to not have to keep waiting for a drink. We learned that you could pay $12 for a birthday package and we are happy we learned that. They gave our friend a birthday shout-out not only at our table, but on stage to! The foodnwas delicious and the show was great. If you have large bills, they will gladly break it for you. I would like to go backnfor dinner! read more

Lips - Chicago - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic show! Went for a friend's birthday brunch and it was so fun including the little bday celebrations they do. Emcee did a great job interacting with people and moving everything along. Beautiful place and decor. Our server was so nice and checked on us throughout our stay. Can't go wrong with bottomless mimosas. Food was fine, nothing special. It did take a long time for us to get our bill at the end, we were the only table left, not sure what the issue was but things happen. read more

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Such a fun brunch experience at Lips! Great service, amazing atmosphere and wonderful entertainment! The queens are amazing! All you can drink mimosas were a fun touch. Loved the light up ring shots. Food was good, nothing amazing but decent. Accessible space but would be difficult to get to the restroom I think as it's upstairs and I didn't see an elevator. Street parking. read more

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I had an AMAZING time at Lips today! We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday after she'd been asking for months to come here and now I understand why. The queens are so nice and amazing. They're great servers and even better performers. Super attentive and they give you enough time to get through your meal before the show starts. I got the cheeseburger and fries which I thought was really good. My party enjoyed their food for the most part. There is a 20% gratuity added to every bill, but it can be removed upon request. Also, they can split one bill with up to 4 cards. The venue is gorgeous inside and really sets the scene for an amazing show. It's very glamorous, and I loved it. I highly, highly recommend coming here for a good time! My favorite was the Wings by Little Mix performance It's a bit steep around $70 per person in my group (we did get shots, though, hehe) which doesn't include the singles for the performances but for brunch, bottomless mimosas, and a show? I say VERY worth it. They invite anyone there for a special occasion up on stage to celebrate with them and give them crowns and cupcakes. They will also invite additional people in the crowd up and at the end invites everyone up! They engage the crowd beautifully -- even the people at the bar! Overall, I highly recommend Lips if you're looking for a good time and good food. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Such a fun place! Perfect for celebration moments. A very welcoming environment and the queens are so friendly. They not only serve on stage they also serve you! They double as the service staff and still amanage to look fabulous, so tip generously and have fun! The food was also delicious, my chicken and biscuits was actually very good. read more

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We went for drag brunch on Saturday. WHAT A SHOW! I loved it. We were entertained the entire time. The staff, entertainers were a pleasure to be around. The menu was very tempting and I ended ordering the biscuits with gravy. They had chicken I want to say it was buffalo chicken but I might be wrong. The package came with bottomless mimosas. I was pleasantly surprised having this place in the south loop. I would recommend. read more

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No matter the day/time, Lips delivers! The food is plentiful and delicious, the drinks are always flowing, and the entertainment is on fire! Gather up your singles and get over here immediately to support local drag and experience a once in a lifetime show! read more

Super fun spot for drag branch. Our lovely drag star/waitress Sapphire was beautiful, charismatic, kind, and a delight. Everyone was friendly, helpful and timely. The show was funny vibrant and everything you would expect from a great drag brunch. Food was standard brunch cuisine. The drinks were great and the shots were delicious. If I had any critique, it would be we felt a little left out sitting in the back. We had a lot of tips,but only a few queens came by so we left with a lot of of the money we came with unfortunately. Other than that, we had a great time enjoyed the show tremendously and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great time on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Lips - Chicago - Hostess with the mostest! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always have a BLAST at LIPS. The food is Delicious and the Show is AMAZING!! The Queens are very friendly and fun. The drinks OMGare Sooo good and potent!! read more

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We got here at 7:00, our reservation time. It's raining out. We called the reservationist earlier today about parking. NOBODY SAID IT WOULDN'T BE OPEN. we waited 40 minutes after and called numerous times. Nobody answered. Doors were locked. HORRIBLE experience DO NOT GO. read more

Lips was a 10/10 experience! The show & the dinner were excellent & well worth the money. We arrived about 40 minutes prior to the start of the show & that was perfect imo. Everyone working had great energy & was super friendly. The salmon was cooked to perfection, I wish I could go back today & get some more! Same goes for the rice and asparagus. The caesar salad was so refreshing. I was told the wings & Alfredo also tasted amazing. It was nice to eat & watch the show at the same time & I think you're able to time it out the way you prefer! The show.. HONEY.. it was great! Giving a bunch of positive vibes and great energy. You can tell a lot of hard work goes into preparation for their shows. The host was absolutely hilarious! I love they show love to those celebrating a birthday or engagement! This is a mandatory add to your itinerary if you're trying to have a fun time in Chicago! Thanks Lips! read more

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The service was great, despite the servers also being performers they were attentive and knew how to put on a great show! It was a fun atmosphere and everyone seemed to be having a great time! Food was pretty meh, all of it was pretty salty and the dessert was some mini cupcakes that were extra dry. On the other hand the drinks are incredibly strong so you know you're not going to be getting water downed drinks. Don't forget to bring cash to tip the performers! read more

Lips - Chicago - Cocktails - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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All around fun time. One less star because the entree and dessert was just ok. The coconut shrimp was actually really good. Drinks were strong. The service and overall ambiance was wonderful. I felt that the show was just the right length of time. I liked that they had all the people come up who were celebrating a birthday party or bachelorette party. The emcee was hilarious. At one point i was thinking, "am I at second city?" The valet was $25. There is parking in the area but you should give yourself a good 15-20 min because it can be tricky. read more

Fun brunch activity overall but some performers were significantly better than others, and a few just dialed it in... yet expected tips by their walk-around. Personal opinion, you have to be more than wigs, costumes and a ton of makeup to be a drag ... sing or perform well and be entertaining. Or I can just look at historical Halloween selfies. Our server was nice and one of the better performers, but there was one outstanding one that did flips, and I want to know how she kept her wig on! Anywho the decor is very nice, recommend planning ahead with a Park Hero spot in a garage for the cold snowy season read more

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AMAZING show! 500 stars for that! However, food was absolutely TERRIBLE and you can't even opt out..... In addition, was absolutely disgusted when they walked around pouring other tables pitchers into ours.....WTF? EW?? read more

Lips Chicago is must see Drag Show! They have shows from Wednesday-Sunday. I saw in my local paper (Reader) and social media they were offering a new show on Wednesday's Bitchy Bingo Drag Show. Doors open at 7pm. This show was amazing but please bring some singles! As soon as I walked into the building I was impressed by the attention to detail in decor throughout the venue. You are literally transformed into a Drag Show/Queen wonderland where sparkle and shine meets your gaze from the ceiling to your feet. They require a credit card on file for parties of 2 or more. You can make your reservations by phone. You can find street parking or catch the CTA. They have preset menu with vegan to steak options on the menu. If you are popping in for a show by yourself or don't have a reservation you can sit at the bar. Although there was plenty of seating for you to sit at a table. Let me say these queens work hard! Your server is also one of performers so please be patient with them!!!! I ordered the Altantic Salmon dinner that was delicious ! I cleaned my plate. The mango daiquiri was amazing. Go easy on the daiquiri's they have a kick. You meal comes with a preset cesar salad and dessert. They offer $5 shots they add to your bill so need to use your singles. I want to say there were 5-6 performers but I lost count thanks to the daiquiri. I would like to thank my Drag queen server for the drink recommendation . After the show there is a mini brake where all of the tables are cleared and the bingo cards are passed around. There were 3 rounds where winners won free shots for the table, dinner for two, and Gospel brunch tickets for two. Fyi, they add 20% gratuity on to every bill at the end even for one person. Also, there is a atm upstarts near the restroom. You can exchange your bills for singles at the bar. I wished they offered photo options or allot time for photos as some of the performers/servers were moving so fast I couldn't not even stop my favorite ones for a picture. I was able to get one performers but as soon as I turned around to tip her she was gone! Thanks Lips, and Betty Davis for an awesome show! I will definitely be back with friends. Now, I need to grab my Gatorade and Tylenol to repel the side effects of those yummy daiquiri's. read more

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So, I had no idea what Lips even was before Valentine's Day. I went for one of their Valentine's dinner performances with my partner, and his two friends. The food was fine, like, what they gave us was a caesar salad, a choice of entre, and finally a dessert, which in this case was a tiny lil cupcake. This was all included within a price of $40 + another $20 for drink and gratuity. The show was not all that. To be honest, I've seen better shows for FREE in Boystown and I don't even like Boystown like that. With the exception of the queen who ended the show, the rest were low energy, lazy, and only performed half of their songs before walking around collecting dollar bills. It was weird. I ordered the signature drink and I'm pretty sure one sip got me drunk. They are STRONG, and all I could taste was gasoline. The salad and the cupcake were whatever, but the pasta was good. Probably wouldn't recommend this to my friends, but like it's fine for what it is. Definitely, an overpriced experience and I can only imagine it's because of having to pay the talent (who obviously are not being paid enough) and to keep the location, I'm sure rent overhead ain't cheap. read more

What better way to have a girls night then to do a drag dinner?! We visited Lips on a Saturday night for the drag show. We were greeted at the door and after they located our reservation we were seated at our table up front. Victoria was the loveliest hostess. She made sure we understood how to pull up menu, kept our drinks full and coming from bar as requested. We had a great time in our party of 8. Nice ladies night to take a break from our men. The food was included with ticket. Drinks were extra. We had a variety of drinks and we all enjoyed. Bartender wasn't stingy by any means. The only thing lacking was the dessert. We received a small cupcake for everyone in party. It wasn't anything special. Grab your dollars and head on over to Lips read more

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20/10 stars.... I could literally come here everyday!!! I had such an amazing time from start to finish! Let's start with the food! Freaking delicious!!! Every single bite! I had the shrimp and grits, my brother and mother in law had the chicken and waffles and my partner had steak and eggs and everything was sooooo good with amazing flavors. Oh the plus is is unlimited mimosas, champagne and bloody Mary's. Price was $37 per person but honestly it was so worth it! Like I said I could literally come here every day. The service was fantastic!! They constantly check in with us! Provided pitchers of mimosas on the table and they ensured we had an amazing time. They danced and entertained everyone! They made sure to show love to everyone. What a great place!!! The inside of this amazing place is stunning!! Glitter and colors everywhere. It honestly looks so magical inside ahaha the vibe was just out of this world great. So clean and well put together. They have valet parking for $25 so no worries about that. Total cost for a great time was In total from food and drink ( 4 people) add on, tips, dance tips, and parking was $450. But the extremely amount of fun you had within that period of time with uncontrollable laughter and dancing it's very much worth every penny!!! read more

Lips - Chicago - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was certainty quite the experience! The show was magnificent. The talent was amazing and very entertaining. The food was just alright. Our table got the spinach and artichoke desk. The pita chips were good but the dip itself was mediocre at best. Way too salty but not creamy or hot like it should be. Was missing cheese and garlic. The Caesar salads were great. Very fresh and delicious. I had the cheeseburger, which was cooked perfectly but needed a special sauce. The fries were crispy, but flavorless even though there was some green stuff sprinkled on. Salt and pepper helped, but they were nothing great. Menu said shoestring fries. That is not what we got. A friend got the bolognese and said it was great! The chicken and veggies was also just alright. Lacking flavor, but cooked to perfection. The dessert was also kind of dry and the frosting was hard. On the other hand, the drinks were fantastic! The bartender knew what she was doing! read more

Lips - Chicago - Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went here for girlfriend's birthday party for the 2pm show on a Sunday. What I didn't know was you wait outside in a line and the doors open at 2. Luckily the weather was nice. We were seated promptly but they wouldn't take our order until everyone was present. The service was inconsistent. We were given no direction and our food all came out at different times which was frustrating. There were multiple people doing different things 1 gave you singles which we didn't get until 2 queens in, your table attendant also performed, there were certain people who took drink orders and you might or might not get them. In a large group they would only split 4 ways on cc. Gratuity is automatically added. The food wasn't great but I didn't expect it to be. Should have gotten the chicken and waffles. The parking was packed in like sardines. Highly suggest Uber or public transportation, or get dropped off. OK now to the best part. The QUEENS!! As a huge fan of Rupaul's drag race I found this place to be very entertaining. The host was hilarious and the performances were engaging. They are extremely talented AND IT SHOWED! They only sang/lipsyched 1 song however and when the song ended they were still working the room for tips which made it difficult to see them off stage the way the place is set up with long rows of tables with little room in-between. The ambience, decor, and cleanliness!! Gorgeous chandeliers, drapes, and attention to detail. Go here for a fun afternoon, girl's night, brunch, bachelorette party or celebration. And bring singles! read more

Lips - Chicago - No lip synching here! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The show was amazing! The girls there are so talented. Bottomless mimosas. Food was ok. Not a lot of vegetarian options.

Overall, I had a great time, the service and performances were on point. The venue was super cute, drinks were a little on the weak side but the ambiance and performances made up for it. Now, constructive criticism. The food, omg the food. We need to talk about getting a better chef in this place because the food was lackluster. I don't expect a 5 star meal at a drag joint but the appetizer platters were no bueno. read more

I came here with my partner on Saturday for drag brunch. It's our first time, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Reservations are required. They take reservations on OpenTable which was really convenient. We made a reservation for 12:30 right when the show starts. I also love how the queens are the servers. After our food orders are placed, and we have our food, the show then starts. All of the queens serving us ended up performing on stage. I also love how the mimosas were in a pitcher at the table, and they came by to fill it throughout brunch. We were there for like 2 hours, and it felt truly unlimited. It's $36.95 per person, includes all you can drink unlimited champagne, mimosas or Bloody Mary's and an entree of your choice. Some entrees were an additional upcharge, for example my partner ordered shrimp + grits which is an extra $3, and I did the steak + eggs for an extra $6. They have an ATM upstairs if you want to take out cash to tip the performance. They also have someone walking around to give you change if you need singles. The MC was hilarious, and it was a fun time. This is definitely a place we'd return to, and I'd recommend it to anyone in the area looking for drag brunch. read more

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The show was great and the service was on point. Lots of talent here. Costumes were very pretty and performances were entertaining. Definitely recommend. Keep in mind, the night gets a little pricey with drinks and tipping the dancers so be prepared. read more

The drag and queens were amazing!! All the performers were fabulous and the space itself is beautiful. The service .. not so much. I was there to celebrate my birthday so was really excited to check this place out. Throughout the night, my drink order was forgotten three times (and I know the wait staff here is insanely busy - but our whole table would get their drinks except for me, multiple times) and the food was very mediocre IMO. Our plates also never got cleared after they were served, so everyone sat with their leftover food on the tables for the whole show. Lastly, a friend of mine is pregnant and another doesn't drink - they each asked for a mocktail, but despite having a full cocktail menu and bar, Lips didn't have any options other than Coke products or "a mix of all of the juices" which seemed odd to me. So.. just some heads up! This all didn't ruin my experience per se - we were there for drag first, and food and drink second - but I do think service at the least could be greatly improved. Also, it's 2025! Mocktails are on the rise! I'd suggest adding them as an option on the cocktail menu. read more

This was a well produced dinner & drag show for Friday night. My only complaint was I wish the show was longer. All the girls were talented & entertaining. Some also were the servers too which was fun. We loved Cali Mari. The energy was great and despite COVID restrictions they were giving it everything! Always make sure to tip the girls (there's an ATM upstairs but charged $3 for a transaction). We had a few different entrees but the Parmesan encrusted chicken was the best! The Cesar salad was fine & the dessert were yummy. You're coming here for the show not the food! Lots of drink options to choose from. Bathrooms are not gender neutral. LGBTQ friendly. There are some accessible tables. You can only call to make a reservation. It's a little odd and they have a lot of hours where you go to voicemail. Someone will eventually call you back but I'd recommend booking 2+ weeks in advance. There are parking options on the street. A great option for a show in the South Loop! read more

Lips - Chicago - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So I was very excited about this place, reserved a table for two for my fiancée's birthday. So it seems like the show girls are the waitresses, bartender and of course the show performers. It seems like they all share the the tips from the dinner plus the cash from their performances. Unfortunately we didn't receive good service from the waitress we got. First question she asked was Are you celebrating something today? I replied yes!! My fiancée birthday.. no response from her.. other Bd ladies got a crown and got to go up to stage to get a picture and was fun... my fiancée never got the crown, therefore she didn't get the picture or went up to the stage.. . I remember ordering a drink, she simply forgot.. so it seems like she was not all there.. The rigatoni a la vodka was very salty!! We didn't say anything, the couple next to us did resend their food back to remake. At the end they add 20% tip automatically which is fine with me the problem is that I felt a bit discriminated(we were the only Hispanic s there) or she simply didn't care much since she already was going to get 20%tip. 210 for two people included tips for an hour of show with not simple good food( pasta with marinara and a burger). Not worth it, the experience was nice but no thank you. This was on a Thursday.. be ready to pay more on Friday or Saturday. read more

Lips was amazing! They really made an old bitch feel good on her birthday!!! I love Ruffy and the Queens!!! read more

Lips - Chicago - Ruffy and I - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bitchhhhhhhhh, if you don't go here for your birthday you're missing out forreal I LOVE this spot, it was my first Drag Show. The vibes were immaculate, the place is so pretty and unique. The girlies are HOT & on top of everything you feel really safe there. Oh I also forgot to mention the food is good asf like ... what they put in it? Especially them friessss + bottomless mimosas ;) read more

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This was the BEST way to do a Sunday funday for a birthday. I recommend getting there right at the seating time, as opentable has seats at any time but doesn't tell you there are set show times. It's also important to let the waitresses know about celebrations (but be warned they will charge you $12 extra without telling you...) The show was so fun, and the drinks were flowing. The waitresses are performers and so funny and sassy too. The brunch menu is slightly confusing because they say champagne is an option along with bloody mary's and mimosas, but I was told the champagne is in the mimosa and can't be given separately. I ordered the frittata of the day which was sausage and goat cheese and came with a nice little salad. They also gave us blueberry muffins at the start. The food was surprisingly very good for an entertainment-driven spot! Everyone in chicago has to experience this at least once- it's well worth what you pay! read more

Lips - Chicago - Frittata - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was living my dream at this place. I am a fanatic or everything sparkly and cheetah print, and this place was everything and more! Lips has to be one of the best drag shows I have attended. They really know how to keep the crowd laughing. You have to come check out these beautiful ladies!! I also really enjoyed dinner. I went with the steak and fries, cooked to perfection. The drinks are STRONG!! I left this place a little too happy lol Can't wait to come back on my birthday to get roasted read more

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OMG, do you need some FUN in your life? This place is what you need. It's fabulously tacky with color and glitter and glam everywhere. The performances and servers are top notch and the food is great. I had probably the best cheeseburger of my life here and it's just such a great time overall. If you have a special occasion they will make it memorable. So glad they are close to where I live! read more

Super fun time, the talent was amazing. I was surprised at how good the food was too. I kept it simple with a burger but it was a damn good burger. Everyone at my table didn't have one complaint about their meals. Drinks are yummy and strong. My only complaint is how you can go with a large party and they make the bill so difficult. So after a fun night you are sitting there trying to figure out who owes what. I understand it would be more work for the servers to print separate bills but maybe being allowed to break it up into 4 or 5 people so it's less confusing read more

Lips - Chicago - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love lips! Stopped in while vacationing in Chicago. Had a blast there on a Thursday night for my bday... the drag show was super fun, drinks and dinner were on point too! Highly recommend! read more

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This place was AWESOME!! I decided to Do my Birthday brunch here and they showed out! The ambiance, the FOOD( chicken and waffles) and the shrimp and grits was SO DELICIOUS. The drag queens did there THING, there were only a few that didn't really perform or dance but for the most part all the Queens made u feel special. So fun and lively!! I'll be back For sure read more

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My Best Friend decided that she wanted to come here for her birthday. i made the reservation which can be a difficult process because they are only open at a certain time and they only take reservation on certain days. But non the less I got the reservation There was a mix up with our table as they thought that I had a party of 2 instead of party of 3 even though they called and confirmed 3 a few days before we arrived. We did the dinner and show package. We had the Angel LeBare which is the Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo and the Vivan Dejour which is Lobster Ravioli for our entree. My best friend and i both had the Angel LeBare and both thought it was okay but noticed that it had nutmeg in it and that made it a little odd. Her cousin had the Vivan Dejour and thought it was really good. The show was amazing especially since it was my first drag show and it won't be my last. The ladies were very nice and the MC was funny. I would definitely come back again. read more

Lips - Chicago - The MC - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a fun afternoon at the Gospel Brunch on Easter Sunday. From the first number to the last we were having a blast. read more

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