Take Me To The Cool People!

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Looking for something "cool" to do this summer in Chicago? Yeah, I know where da party's at! It's where the cool people are! Yep, this guide will inform you where to hang and in what neighborhood to do it in. (Just don't tell 'em I sent you.)

Earwax Cafe

1561 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Vegetarian? Vegan? Neither? They have all that stuff here and it’s yuuuummmmy! Plus, it’s where the cool peeps hang, because it’s not ruined yet by those condo owners. Bahumbug!

Vegetarian? Vegan? Neither? They have all that stuff here and it’s yuuuummmmy! Plus, it’s where the cool peeps hang, because it’s not ruined yet by those condo owners. Bahumbug!

Even The Children Are Cool

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You may find these cool children located in these neighborhoods.

Danny's

1951 W Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

PBR flows here like good conversation. There is never a dull moment with live DJs, poetry readings, and interesting people. Also, there’s no TV for distractions and annoying sports fans. YAY!

PBR flows here like good conversation. There is never a dull moment with live DJs, poetry readings, and interesting people. Also, there’s no TV for distractions and annoying sports fans. YAY!

Empty Bottle

1035 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

The Empty Bottle is one of the most laid back places in Chicago to watch some cheap entertainment. Some of the best musicians come here to play.

The Empty Bottle is one of the most laid back places in Chicago to watch some cheap entertainment. Some of the best musicians come here to play.

Handlebar

2311 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Grab your cool bike and head over to Handlebar. I love this place! It’s in almost every one of my guides. Why? Because it’s COOL!

Grab your cool bike and head over to Handlebar. I love this place! It’s in almost every one of my guides. Why? Because it’s COOL!

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These are cool, right?

City Soles

2001 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Yep. All the cool people get their shoes here.

Yep. All the cool people get their shoes here.

Myopic Books

1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Take your pic. What do you like to read? Want to hang out and read a book before heading over to a concert? All the cool people are doing it!

Take your pic. What do you like to read? Want to hang out and read a book before heading over to a concert? All the cool people are doing it!

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What you’ll see in Wicker Park.

Hideout the

1354 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Another great venue to chill out and listen to some great music. Don’t let them know, but at a place like the Hideout, only the cool people know where it is.

Another great venue to chill out and listen to some great music. Don’t let them know, but at a place like the Hideout, only the cool people know where it is.

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Cool people bashing it out at the Hideout.

Pitchfork Music Festival

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Check out who’s playing this year. Located in Union Park. Above is Dan Deacon singing his musical heart out. I heart him.

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Miller's Pub

134 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

This pub has been in the loop since Al Capone’s days. Word has it, he’s been there. Yeah, check ’er out!

This pub has been in the loop since Al Capone’s days. Word has it, he’s been there. Yeah, check ’er out!

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You can catch these cool cats playing along Michigan Ave. Yeah they’re puppets, but when you hear their talent, you’ll wanna throw ’em a few bucks. Puppets gotta eat too!

Kasey's Tavern

701 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

Located in the South Loop, Kasey’s is a fun place to hang with your friends. They are strict about carding… sorry you young college kids! Can’t go here!

Located in the South Loop, Kasey’s is a fun place to hang with your friends. They are strict about carding… sorry you young college kids! Can’t go here!

 

Lula Cafe

2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

Nestled in Logan Square, Lula is where it’s at. Hipsters have found their nook and know how to cook. Their coffee is AMAZING!

Nestled in Logan Square, Lula is where it’s at. Hipsters have found their nook and know how to cook. Their coffee is AMAZING!

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Fireside Bowling Alleys

2648 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Like to bowl? Yeah, so do the cool people! Check ’er out and bring more cool peeps in to knock down those pins.

Like to bowl? Yeah, so do the cool people! Check ’er out and bring more cool peeps in to knock down those pins.

Logan Square Auditorium

2539 N Kedzie Blvd Ste 15, Chicago, IL 60647

Cool people come here to watch and take part in live bands, theater performances, and just cool stuff. It’s cool, okay.

Cool people come here to watch and take part in live bands, theater performances, and just cool stuff. It’s cool, okay.

Perfect Cup the

4700 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

If you’re in the Lincoln Square area, hop over for the perfect cup of coffee. They’re not lyin’ when they call themselves The Perfect Cup. Plus, there is free WiFi. Yeah, pretty cool.

If you’re in the Lincoln Square area, hop over for the perfect cup of coffee. They’re not lyin’ when they call themselves The Perfect Cup. Plus, there is free WiFi. Yeah, pretty cool.

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Cool ’stach, man.

Tank Sushi

4514 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Some of the BEST sushi in Lincoln Square. It’s a little pricey, but worth every fishy bite.

Some of the BEST sushi in Lincoln Square. It’s a little pricey, but worth every fishy bite.

Bad Dog Tavern

4535 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

This is a great place to hang out in the square. The beer is always flowing and it’s not crappy beer either. Just don’t order a Bud Light (that’s not what the cool people do).

This is a great place to hang out in the square. The beer is always flowing and it’s not crappy beer either. Just don’t order a Bud Light (that’s not what the cool people do).

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Cool person on cool bike.

Book Cellar the

4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

You can read books AND drink wine at the same time! Amazing! Grab a glass of wine and read all night. That’s what the cool peeps do…

Wine at The Book Cellar

You can read books AND drink wine at the same time! Amazing! Grab a glass of wine and read all night. That’s what the cool peeps do…

Wine at The Book Cellar

What A Cool Cat Looks Like

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Cool Places In Chicago

Cause it’s where the cool peeps hang.

Stay Cool

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Yes, they like ice cream too!

Cold Stone Creamery

4709 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

They mix the ice cream up right in front of you with all kinds of crap in it! YUM!

They mix the ice cream up right in front of you with all kinds of crap in it! YUM!

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I am not loyal to any one place that serves up coffee. I like to hop around from place to place until I have found the perfect cup of coffee, or at least until my heart gives out. I love to poke fun at people, places, and circumstance. You can be a Coffee Slut too. Let's chat over a cup...