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Buddies'
3301 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
+1 773 477 4066
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#726 of 907 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Ricky B
    Ricky B said

    … trip to a well renowkned blues bar down the road, Buddy Guy's. It was a typical blues bar, just like… continue reading »

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More information on Buddies'

Buddies' is casual bar and grill is a great place for gays and lesbians to start the night in the Boys Town nightclub strip or to escape the crowds in the dance clubs that dominate the area. The customers are friendly, as are the bar employees, especially when tipped well. Meanwhile, the adjoining eatery is popular, particularly for Sunday brunch. Try the Panini Milan with spinach, turkey and herbed boursin cheese grille, pressed in old world "big bread," with a side of cole slaw.

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Directions

Red Line, Belmont Avenue stop

Hours

9a-2a Su-F, 9a-3a Sa

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