Been tagging along to my buddy's catholic club here and there. I joined yesterday and suggested we go hang out at Nighthawks (since it seems catholics like to drink). Turns out yesterday just *happened* to be the satanic drag show sponsored by Malört, called Church of Malört! The bartenders were dressed up like priests, there was a guy dressed like a friar in the back grilling free hot dogs. They had tarot readings and spin the wheel. I spun the wheel and got a free shot of special edition sweet corn malört, and some merch. My friends got merch too. The drag queens had fire outfits on and they were hilarious. The catholic club made it seem like I'll never be allowed to choose the location again, but I'm pretty sure that's not the case since they all had a great time. Thank you Nighthawks for the amazing story. I will certainly be back for some more fun events. read more

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Stopped by here on a Friday evening with another couple for a drink. We were able to sit right away! Nighthawk has a cute, cozy atmosphere and wasn't very loud which we appreciated. The drinks here are unique and well made!! Especially the Witch, Please which tasted like a blueberry muffin. Our server's name I believe was Danny? He was awesome, friendly, and there every time we were ready to order a drink. If you're in this area, I can't recommend Nighthawk enough! We'll be back for sure! read more

A good neighborhood bar that is not so frat-party but has a proper patio that allows dogs. Its convenient that you can order food at the neighbor place and have it delivered to your place and it is easy to hang out. The cocktail menu is constantly changing and makes it interesting, and the personnel are not unfriendly and reserved. It is a good place to have casual encounters or a casual night out. To that, service is sometimes a little spotty and the seating is limited particularly during rush times. The atmosphere is pleasant in general, although some additional detail could be used and make the experience truly high. Worth going to see, should you happen to be passing by. read more

A really cool new space. We went for cocktails and I had a spicy take on a sangria that was delicious! The drinks are a bit pricey but a really unique experience to try! The space is small and intimate and the bartenders are so kind in explaining every drink and don't hesitate to answer questions! read more

Nice place, kind of a dive bar crossed with a cocktail bar. No jukebox, just the bartender's playlist. Very cool.

Great cocktails, the music was cool, upbeat but chill and the outdoor patio was a great spot to hang out. I'm def coming back.

Great place to hang out in Albany Park, cool ass bar. It doesn't look like anything special, but it's more about hanging with the crowd. Nighthawk is located just across the street from the Kimball Brown Line station. Makes it easy to not worry about driving drunk. The drinks are pretty cheap and interesting. All this has is alcohol. It does have Hot Dog Station next to it. This place seems like a dingy dive but there's a lot more going on. Claustrophobic feeling people can sit outside at the patio, which is cool. What I like about the inside is that it's almost like hanging out with drunk and high friends in a basement or a garage. Cool drinks. They have a few crazy ones. Get a Goatsucker. It's $5 for a shot each of whiskey and pickle juice. The pickle juice helps soothe the burn of whiskey. Rest of drinks are cheap. They also have coffee, and open in morning. Fun place to slam a few shots, both alcohol and pickle juice. It's open both in the mornings and late. There's no food here, but this is next to Hot Dog Station. read more

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I have been to Nighthawk a few times now, as I live not far from its location at the end of the Brown Line (Kimball just south of Lawrence). A copy of the "Nighthawks" painting (at the Art Institute) can be seen along with some interest artworks. People come here for the coffee, and the adult beverages. Last time I was here, I had a refreshing raspberry cider. Nighthawk also has an outdoor patio, where earlier this year a fellow was dishing out some ridiculously delicious tacos for purchase. read more

This little bar is cute and cozy, had a blood and snow which was so good! (Just the right amount of sweetness to it) Staff was very friendly! read more

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I've been here late afternoon on my visits, and every time, the staff has been top-notch. They have a great drink selection, and on my most recent visit, I met a gal pal for some deserved libations and awesome conversation. We tried some of the beers, and my friend started with the adorable (and tasty) Irish coffee. The close proximity to the Brown Line means that it is easily accessible for those relying on public transportation, with free parking on nearby streets for drivers (we successfully dodged students on our quest to park, as classes were just letting out). Since the quaint Nighthawk is near my home, I plan to be back many times in the future. read more

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My favorite local bar. Outdoor patio that is dog friendly. Food is available next door which they happily bring to you at the bar or outside. Ever changing cocktails depending on the season. The bar tender is an easy to talk to guy who actually helped me make my his/her cocktails for my wedding so I'm forever grateful. Staff are easy to talk to, welcoming, friendly, and bring that neighborhood hospitality. They even hold events every now and then teaming up with other restaurants/establishments/charities for a good cause. If you don't know what you have a taste for this bartender can help you based on what you tell him you like. The only improvement I could say would be to get more seating in the establishment so more people can enjoy it. If you're in the area or looking for a local Chicago bar with flair try them out. No reservations needed. Cheers to ingenuity and novel ideas read more

Nighthawk is an excellent neighborhood bar with a large patio right next to the Kimball Brown Line station. This bar and Surge are my two favorite spots in the Albany Park area. They have a creative and regularly update drink menu with a diverse and eclectic crowd. In the winter, Nighthawk is extremely cozy (date worthy!), but they also have a wonderful outdoor patio with plentiful and spacious seating. I feel that the patio is a bit of a hidden gem. They also have a Bob Ross painting night which is incredibly entertaining. read more

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We missed our bus and wanted it to look intentional, so we popped in here for a drink. It's right across from the end of the Brown Line and next to a Huddle House and hot dog place. It was quiet for a Sunday night, but the bartender was attentive and nice. And the cocktails were creative and tasty. They also have coffee, tea, beer, etc. It definitely has hidden gem vibes. read more

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Monthly drum and bass day times! Yes!!! Pop up food service was excellent! Indoor and outdoor plus! read more

Nighthawk Chicago - a red cocktail in a martini glass - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not to be confused with Nighthonk (morons that blare their horns at 2am), Nightheckle (when I get insulted during a 10pm music performance), or Nighthunk (my name in the gay community) (and straight community really). It's hard not to love this little neighbourhood coffee shop with so much local flavour and so much character and such great people inside, in terms of the customers and the clientele and the employees as well. So we love it. Possibly the best aspect of all is that it's open until the small hours of the morning, and Chicago is a pretty late night City in general, but it's still great to have a coffee shop that's open until 2 in the morning because that's exactly when I usually need it. The coffee I mean. But that too. read more

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Nighthawk is wonderful. It's the cozy coffee shop around the corner and its the perfect little place to work out of, read, or just hangout. It's both a bar and a coffee shop (dangerously good). They serve la Colombe and make a great latte. The inside of the place is my favorite, it makes you feel like you're in a diner, but it's also charming and comfortable. The music is good and the service is great! Definitely a nice neighborhood fixture in Albany park. read more

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These people are legitimately unethical. I had one drink that I paid and tipped with my card and they increased their tip to $10. This is fraudulent behavior. Their online posted phone number is also disconnected. read more

Just a lovely place to pass the time. Also got to see Ben joravsky in real life & eat a free hot dog. Hidden gem status.

My on-leash dog got into easily accessible rat poison on the bar patio, so this bar is decidedly NOT dog friendly. Despite bringing friends, dates, and family to this spot for years, always tipping 20% for sub-par service, and being a loyal Albany Park resident, I was treated with a complete lack of compassion and care from the bartender. He wouldn't give me the owner's information so I could find out what kind of rat poison it was to help the Emergency Vet save my dog's life, but luckily I'm pretty decent at google. If you're looking for a bar to spend your money at, I'd suggest taking Nighthawk off your list. Good cocktails, if that matters to you. read more

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Awesome local bar. Made me wish for a similar one close to my apartment!! They've got your standard drinks, but then have specialty drinks that change every so often. Their back patio is AWESOME and a great spot to hang out with friends. Grace and Mary were great and took great care of everyone!! read more

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My friend and I came to this place on a whim and with some direction. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and was in awe of the graceful grunge of the place; the bar was pretty, the ceiling and lighting was beautiful. I would describe this place as vintage metal. The barista was very nice and helpful; she recommended a drink and even did her best to do some coffee art. It was very chill and quiet in the place. We didn't try any alcoholic drinks, but heard they were good! Prices weren't too bad, but a little on the higher end, but the craftsmanship and care, was worth it. Great place for a casual date, or just to hang out, or for a small get together. read more

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Here we come again!!!! My cat thinks that nighthawk has the best cocktail. He begged me to bring him back again. He enjoyed it very much read more

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As I waited for my friends to pick me up from work because we were planning a night out, I came in here to kill time before they arrived. They're a "bar," but they're also a "cafe," serving a variety of drinks as well as pastries and sandwiches, depending on what's available. My latte was excellent, and the gentleman who prepared it was quite kind; he also did an excellent job designing it, and the pricing was reasonable. The atmosphere is so chill and I can really relax in this place despite the fact that the space is not particularly large, there are numerous spots to sit and read or write. and Even though they had televisions, the volume was not turned up very high. And because I'm enjoying my time here, I invited my friends to join me, and there are a lot of customers when we came and yet there are still a big space for us, the three of us had a pleasant day together. read more

Just a great local bar to have a solid drink at. The back beer patio is a nice addition and gives a great atmosphere. I've been here a few times and the bartenders are always lovely. Brendan the bar owner is a very cool cat and a pleasure to chat with if you have the chance. A big thumbs up from me. read more

I should have reviewed them a long time ago and today it seems if they don't get their fines and fees in order (regarding their lost liquor license woes with the city) they may not be around much longer. Thousands of dollars racked up from operating without a liquor license. (There's much to the story which should be read online) While I dig their "brand" and how well they slang drinks, I'm beside myself with the monies I've spent on craft cocktails the past year. Today, they are appealing to their fans and neighbors to help them out of the bind they've fallen into. Before Albany park started racking up cool drink spots, this was one to be experienced and in the running as first on the scene. Just an unsuspecting coffee shop that doubled as a speakeasy. Not as big as most bars, just a casual kinda joint that served up tasty java and libations. A neighborhood gem and an asterisk among the urban, ethnic landscape. My spot is usually perched at the bar. It's a small place so most open spaces (behind the bar - within view) are utilized for holding or storing bar and drink components. It's nice actually. Different from bars that have televisions running constantly. Your eyes can wander the bar and pickup on the many offerings they have available. With seeing all of their "wares", you may decide on ordering something different the next time around. The place is tiny. Max capacity is probably around 20 ppl, maybe. Good spot to catch up on work or having a drink with a fellow commuter. As of today I believe they are not serving liquor any longer. Just java. It's a bummer. read more

I haven't gone for drinks, only was there in the day time for a post lunch drink and I was excited to see they carried Circle City Kombucha-I'm not a coffee drinker so, when places have some more novel non-coffee options, I perk up, but sadly it was out. I had a green tea instead which was just fine for the cold day. My friend got an Americano and watching the barista make the coffee it looked like it was good. The place reminded me of one of my fave spots in Hong Kong, where it was mostly coffee and pastries in the day time and then a bar by night. There weren't too many others there so the barista and I had a friendly chat before letting me and my buddy catch up. The place seems like it's used as an extended living room for locals, two people were there doing what seemed to be a career coaching session and Nighthawk's calendar is filled with events that definitely was beyond your average coffee house stuff: film noir screenings, painting, a cut above your local musicians and trivia nights (not knocking it, they have that too.) I definitely want to go back when the sun goes down to try a drink. read more

Kinda lucky to have this coffee/beer so close to my workplace. It's right across the street from Kimbal brown line and now I see why it's a huge hit with the locals. The place is super chill and fun. It has really comfortable seating for getting work done. Not to mention a decent selection of beers. The service is super prompt and the waitress was nice and friendly. Would like to go early for a coffee and late in the night to check out the vibe. Did I mention that it has disco balls hanging from the ceiling? read more

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Drinks are super yummy. Good music. Sunny porch. Good first date place. Menu changes each season. Sometimes they have pop up food

This has been a dry area for as long as anyone can remember... meaning, if a drink was desired you were sadly limited to cheap, lukewarm Barefoot wine hastily purchased from a distant Jewel or whatever canned offerings happen to be available at a 7-11. Tragic. Sometimes you want to celebrate with family. Sometimes you want to have fun with friends. Sometimes you want to unwind after a grueling day. And this is your little place, conveniently just across the street from the Kimball brown line train station. It isn't a dive, it isn't a pickup bar. Neighbors are here, friends and they are treated charmingly. This is a wonderful place and a welcome spot. Small but with great pride in quality, creative craftsmanship and attentive, warm friendliness. Any one of those things is rare but all welcomed together in a thoughtful, unpretentious but still sophisticated setting. Craft beer? Present. The SPECTACULAR cocktails change seasonally and are unlike what you might try to make at home or find elsewhere. I highly recommend you go, enjoy yourself and savor it as much as I do. read more

Nighthawk Chicago - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm up north side of Chicago on most Sundays. We had lunch and some of the people I was with wanted to chill at a cafe and grab coffee. Some others (me) wanted to grab a drink so I found Nighthawk Chicago, a bar/cafe that serves both coffee and alcohol. What a great concept. We should do this more yeah??? Anyways this bar/cafe is a very laid back chill place. It's not loud. You got a TV playing a game, and people coming in to read a book, hang out with friends or do work. I really enjoyed this spot and the concept. Unfortunately I'm rarely in the area but if you're craving a decent cocktail or coffee, check it out. I can't speak on behalf of what it's like during the evening but it's a very good spot for an afternoon of relaxation and casual hangouts. read more

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Awesome local bar-- wish there were more like this around the city! Wonderful vibe here. Great drinks, music, atmosphere.

I'm a local. Have honored them since they opened. Danny is AMAZING'! Extremely knowledgeable. Drinks & Playlist are on point. Seasoned Professional!! read more

Such a bummer. I always loved this place, but I had a terrible customer service experience today. While visiting on a weekday daytime, I bought a muffin and small iced coffee. The barista informed me there would be a free refill with my purchase. When I asked for my refill less than an hour later, another employee working told me "We don't do that." "Oh, sorry -- the other barista who rang me up, she's the one who told me." I motioned toward her, and he informed me: "I'm sure someone told you that, but I'm the Coffee Manager here. We don't do that." I wouldn't have purchased the iced coffee if it didn't come with the refill, since it was pricey to begin with. When I asked the barista if I could have a refill anyway this time -- because that's what I had been promised by his staff -- he lectured me about "our cold brew is too expensive to just be giving it away." The man continued to inform me that "we're a small family business" and "how do you expect me to pay people fairly" and so on. Ironically, I had chosen to patronize this business today for that exact fact. As a freelancer, I work exclusively for small, locally-owned businesses and nonprofits. However, I found his response condescending and rude. I regretted going out of my way to visit a small business when I have consistently received friendlier service from corporate and semi-corporate (aka Dollop-owned) coffee shops around Chicago. Honestly, I will still likely return because I *do* appreciate small businesses, and I've never had an issue when visiting Nighthawk as a bar at night. All of the female staff have always treated me kindly. I'll just skip out on coming during the day when I might encounter the Coffee Manager. Yeeeesh. read more

So we went here for a night cap after a funeral and repast just to catch up with my family before we left the next day and it was a cool place to chill out if you aren't ready to go home. So the only reason it didn't get 5 stars, was because the table we sat at was wob-wob-wobblin haha, we were trying to push the table to the wall to try and mitigate the shaking ("don't shake the table unless you wanna get shook!" if you know, you know lol) . I don't remember the exact drink, but I know that it tasted good because I was going to get another one, but we had an early flight to catch back home. The service was pretty good, and it is a very laid back bar. I really like the character of the walls and ceiling - it was a mixture of modern art with almost 20's style ceiling moldings. I wish there were more of these in Orlando, but places like this keep you coming back to big city's like Chicago. read more

Everyone, everyone let's all not say anything about how great this place is, sustaining it only with our collective patronage, so we can keep it open as a nice low key spot in AP. Kidding...but seriously. THIS PLACE IS GREAT. Wanna study with some jams? They got you Wanna have a nice intimate date? They got you Wanna have a drink while you study? They got you Wanna watch the game? They got you Wanna have a drink after work? They got you Wanna have a scone with that Afternoon Delight? They got you (and at a reasonable price.) The environment is perfect, staff is friendly, bathrooms are clean, location is super convenient, coffee is yummy (I only had a latte so I can't speak on anything else although I'm sure it's yummy.) So glad these guys chose AP. Welcome to the neighborhood. read more

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A few friends and I stopped at Nighthawk the other day and the service was awful. I get the whole idea that they are crafting cocktails but if the customer is expected to wait an inordinate amount of time for a drink that is a little ridiculous. Also a rude bartender really should not be behind the bar. I live in the neighborhood and would love to really love this place but rude, slow bartenders are not my thing. read more

In my view, this is basically the archetype of the neighborhood bar--only a lot more stylish than most neighborhood bars are. Everyone is friendly (including the other patrons), the drinks are good, and there are lots of events--for instance, on alternating Wednesdays, Bob Ross Night. It feels a little bit like when you were 20 and visited your girl/boyfriend at another school and went to a college party where you knew no one but everyone else knew each other: they treated you warmly and it was honestly sort of fun just to be in the room with them all as they got buzzed and had fun. read more

Fabulous addition to the neighborhood! I visited last weekend for some late morning coffee and ended up coming back that evening for late night cocktails. This bar/cafe is absolutely adorable with really friendly staff, and their drink menu honors the diversity of our neighborhood. My morning visit consisted of a mocha latte with almond milk (me and lactose are not friends) with a slice of lemon pound cake. Both were delicious. My husband ordered an Americano and was very pleased as well. Breakfast food is limited to pastries, but no worries. My understanding is that the place is BYOF (bring your own food), so stop by one of the many restaurants to grab some heartier fare in the area on your way! The coffee was delicious, but the cocktails really stole the show for me. Not to mention that their prices are pretty reasonable. I visited during Albany Park World Fest and stopped in with a few friends. Among us we tried the Bloody Mary with accompanying beer back, the Hotel Nacional, the Hawaiian punch (boozy punch), a pisco sour, and a couple of other drinks whose names I can't recall.... for obvious reasons :) All of the drinks were tasty, but the Pisco Sour and Hotel Nacional were outstanding. I'll definitely be back for those cocktails and to try the rest of their menu. read more

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So my neighborhood is going through gentrification. But this place is so good that I am trying to ignore the changes. They have a pretty awesome selection of cocktails. All were great as we sat here for about 3 hours sampling all the drinks on the menu. Great small place. I can see a bright future for them. But that also means eventually wait time will start to increase and that's not fun at all. Any drink you get will be spot on so just go with your gut and order! read more

Nighthawk Chicago - Back menu pretty witty. "Cheap beer" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot with a nice backyard patio. They let you byo food too. My husband and i brought in sushi when our picnic plans were derailed by the weather. Bartender was friendly and the drinks were delicious! read more