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    4.3 (98 reviews)
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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chantal B.

    This is a cute little speakeasy bar that I stopped by at because my friend hosted her listening party there which I thought was pretty cool to utilize that space. My friend had two signature drinks that were priced around $16. The bartender was super kind and he was just amazing. The location is really nice on the inside and aesthetically pleasing. The entrance was prty cool becaus you would never think of the inside to be that way. It's a speakeasy so it's cool. It's spacious. My friend hosted her event on a Friday night and afterward at 10pm, the DJ comes and plays the tunes. I am not sure if they switch it up nightly but they were playing House EDM music. There were people there ready to enjoy. It is in Chinatown so depends on the time you arrive, you can definitely get decent street parking OR there's parking lots around the area that provides you with another option. The ONLY con was that, there are NO signs of getting to the location. It's hard to find the place because it's in a walkway but hidden. There are other shops and apartments around but if you don't know where you are going with no signs, it's tough to find.

    Pretty view right outside the bar.
    Jamie L.

    Came here to watch my friends DJ on a Saturday night. Small and intimate space with whimsical decor inside. Had a blast there! There are no signs outside for the bar but there is huge colorful bird decor on the walls so you can't miss it. You can also rent out the entire space for you and your friends, which I think is awesome

    Egg and toast
    Patricio M.

    Songbird delivers every time. I've tried every item on the breakfast menu and all of them hit. This place is basically at the Chinatown metro station so it makes for a perfect stop before walking around Chinatown or heading on the train. They have a wide variety of beverage options including cocktails if day drinking is in the plan. Super friendly staff and cute no fuss patio to eat and chill.

    $6 cocktail menu
    Ali K.

    I went here today looking for a new coffee shop close to my favorite park and I'm so glad I found this place! It's tucked away in a really cute alleyway in Chinatown. The outside patio is very cute and socially distanced, and the barista was super kind and helpful. I ordered a cappuccino with almond milk. It was delicious and strong. I sat out here and got some work done, and it was super peaceful. I also saw that they have $6 cocktails which look absolutely delicious. My only wish is that they were open later than 2pm, but I'll probably still come back to try the $6 cocktails!

    Natalie N.

    I had my 40th birthday party at Songbird Cafe and it was an amazing experience. The venue itself was well decorated, conveniently located and perfectly sized for the number of people I invited. Jose was a pleasure to work with! He kept me updated, answered questions in a timely fashion and was easy to communicate with. The bartender Andrew was friendly, knowledgeable about drinks and a vibe. The outdoor patio was perfect for the taco catering service. Everything contributed to bringing in my birthday with a bang. Thank you all for everything!

    Kristie H.

    I went to check out the current Songbird x Lately collab that's going on right now. I was so pleasantly surprised. All staff were wearing masks. I was concerned about the outdoor seating available since it was 100 degrees, but it's actually all in the shade. The food was so good. Everything came out in boxes and with plastic silverware. I never felt unsafe. The few people next to me also were great about social distancing and keeping their masks on unless they were eating. The standout dish for me was actually the apricot jam toast. Apparently, they go to the farmers market and purchase whatever fit is freshest for this dish. Next week is apparently strawberry week. I may just need to come back! There's a bunch of cocktails and alcoholic drinks that you can big to go as well. I loved the adult juice box. It was a lot of fun. I also really enjoyed my iced caramel latte with oat milk. Great flavor and completed my meal well. They had great Covid procedures. I'm so sad that the speakeasy isn't open right now. I hope to be able to visit one day! Because it was so hot, I opted to park in the underground Blossom lot. It's $1 for each hour. There's also meters. Basically look for the metro link and you'll find Songbird. Such a lovely hidden venue.

    Patiently waiting
    Joshua R.

    9:00p on Saturday December 11th. Purchased tickets for Burlesque show. No one is here at the door. Not sure if there is even an event or if this was a hoax. Management for Songbird, please advise

    Cool small place
    Charles V.

    I went here at night for an event. The bouncer will point you to the way to the bar because it's hidden if it's you're first time going there. Cool place to have a drink with nice decorations all around. Plenty of parking when I went. You can either park at the public parking above songbird cafe or the street meters. I stayed there almost 5 hours at the public parking costing me $3.

    Insta stalker was my favorite, but all the ones we tried were great (sandals with socks, songbird, 3 day weekend, style & grace)
    Jessica P.

    Definitely wouldn't have known this speakeasy existed, tucked away in the back of the building. When you walk through the "freezer" door and take a few turns, it opens up to the prettiest bar. It got crowded fast but luckily we got a seat at the bar by Jason (best bartender ever!!!). I tried the songbird, insta-stalker, and style and grace. I loved all of them but my favorite was the insta stalker because it took me by surprise. It was a gin based drink but with an old fashion twist and the shaved cocoa on top added another layer of flavor. The songbird was refreshing and I loved the rose flavor. The style and grace is a tequila based drink and I'm a sucker for anything with tequila and cucumber. My friend had the 3-day weekend, sandals with socks, and back handed complement, which he really liked all of them. Love the cocktails here and the vibe. Definitely good signature drinks and I'm sure Jason can whip up anything if you wanted to do something different.

    Sydni J.

    Came here for a birthday party event and this speakeasy is pretty cool! You go into the cafe's huge freezer doors which takes you to the bar! The drinks were really good and the DJ was lit. I enjoyed it. As an FYI, you cannot bring outdoor food or treats into the establishment so please keep that in mind. Overall, we had a great time and the staff was really friendly!

    The songbird on left and how you like me now on the right
    Tiffany N.

    Songbird opened in late December, so this is a new bar. Enter the plaza from Broadway, you'll see the red lanterns and head towards the back where you'll see a cafe with bird decal on the windows. This is the place. Inside is nice and not too loud. It's a nice place to catch up with people without the need to yell. It's a low key place, but that might change as more people find out about Songbird. The wine bar next door is more popping with music blasting. Cocktails aren't bad. We got the Songbird (a tad sweet, but overall good) and How You Like Me Now? (sangria type drink - easy to drink) Would come again and will be interesting to see how the vibe evolves.

    Special menu for our engagement party... Loved the drink titles. So creative

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    Ask the Community - Songbird Cafe

    Is there a Dj on Thursday nights? What kinda music?

    Depending on the actual date but in general, Thursday is our House Music programming and the DJ line-up varies. We recommend following our Instagram and IG story for the most current updates

    What type of music will be playing on tonight/Fridays?

    When js their happy hour and what is the deal?

    It’s on Tuesdays! And they so deals on your classics like an Old fashioned. I don’t remember the exact list but it’s primarily your classic cocktails.

    For the coffee shop portion of this cafe - do they have Wi-Fi so I could work while drinking my coffee?

    The store is not like usually regular coffee shops, that is private bar we can call like that, because when they open not even knowing have signs open either. So is kind weird clubs

    Does this establishment also serve food?

    No food.

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