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Here's your plan for singing karaoke and enjoying $5 happy hour drinks at Brando's Speakeasy. Watch the video 👇

Happy hour deals, strong drinks, and a night of singing your heart out—Brando’s in the Loop is the perfect spot for karaoke lovers and anyone looking for a lively night downtown. 🎤🍸

Karaoke + Happy Hour 🎤🍻

Sing karaoke and enjoy $5 cocktails, wine, and flatbreads at Brando's Speakeasy—a lively Loop spot perfect for date night or after-work fun.

Karaoke & Happy Hour

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation to snag a table here: https://brandoschicago.com/loop/about/

💪 Pro tips
• Happy Hour runs daily from 5-7pm! This is what’s included for $5: 
Caramelized onion flatbread 
Thai Peanut Flatbread
Old Fashioned
Espresso Martini
Moscow Mule
High Noon
Paloma
Modelo
Lagunitas IPA
House Wines

Happy Hour + Karaoke

I think I found my new favorite happy hour in the loop.

Come along on date night while my boyfriend and I went to Brando's Speakeasy.

then we went to the bar to grab their happy hour drinks.

It's every day of the week from 5:00 to 7 p.m. and they have $5 drinks.

My boyfriend got a beer and I got a Moscow mule.

we decided to explore the bar a little bit more.

there was this quieter area that was perfect for conversations,

and cheers to our new favorite happy hour deal.

Here's your plan for working and relaxing at Collectivo Coffee with tasty drinks and cozy seating. Watch the video 👇

Work from this cafe with a delicious menu and indoor/ outdoor seating. They even have a fireplace in the winter! 

Cafe Reset: Collectivo Edition

Work, relax, and sip unique seasonal drinks at Colectivo Coffee in Wicker Park. Enjoy ample indoor/outdoor seating and a cozy fireplace during winter.

Coffee & Cafe

✅ Before you go
-There are many Collectivo locations in Chicago! This is the Wicker Park location 

💪 Pro tips
- Check out their seasonal menu here: https://colectivo.com/pages/wicker-park 

Collectivo Coffee ☕️🍵🧋🫖

I love an innovative and seasonal drink menu,

and I'm pretty sure Collectivo Coffee has one of the most unique.

which is perfect because they have a gigantic location here.

They have a ton of seating on the 1st floor,

and then the staircase up to the 2nd floor.

I grabbed a table upstairs so I can enjoy my lemon loaf and latte.

they have these large garage doors that actually

the doors will be open and it's a perfect place

Here's your plan for exploring Puerto Rican culture through art, history, and delicious food in Humboldt Park. Watch the video 👇

Visit Humboldt Park to learn about the history and culture of Puerto Rico through art and food. 🇵🇷

Step Into Puerto Rican Culture

Explore Puerto Rican art, history, and culture through engaging exhibits and free guided tours at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture in Humboldt Park.

Puerto Rican Art Exhibits

✅ Before you go
• Visit their website to see if you can book an upcoming free guided tour or attend a special event! 
💪 Pro tips
• To receive additional perks, access to exclusive events, and to support this unique museum, sign up for a $25 annual membership. 

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

Soak up Puerto Rican vibes at Dope Drip Cafe with vibrant music, great coffee, and authentic bites like alcapurrias in Humboldt Park. Check their Instagram for specials!

Coffee & Breakfast

💪 Pro tips
• Follow their Instagram page @dopedripcafe to know what specials they’re having or any upcoming pop ups or special events! 

Dope Drip Cafe

you'll find a very strong Puerto Rican community.

At the heart is the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture.

and they also offer free tours where guides

can lead you through the current exhibits.

The exhibits are rich in Puerto Rican culture,

There are also plenty of opportunities to interact with the art.

Once you've finished experiencing the museum,

you can take a 10 minute walk to the Puerto Rican owned Dope Drip Cafe.

you'll be met with vibrant music and great service.

They offer breakfast and lunch items as well as cocktails,

and if you want to try a Puerto Rican dish,

learning about and experiencing Puerto Rican culture.

Here's your plan for touring, shopping, and eating Puerto Rican treats in Chicago's vibrant neighborhoods. Watch the video 👇

Tour, shop, and eat in Little Puerto Rico!! 🇵🇷🌺

Paseo Boricua 🇵🇷

Take a guided walking tour along Paseo Boricua in Humboldt Park to explore murals, local history, and Puerto Rican culture.

Walking history tour

✅ Before you go
Book a tour here: https://paseoboricuatours.com

💪 Pro tips

Walking Tours are offered year-round, seven days a week. Walking tours typically run for 1 hour and 15 minutes, but can be adjusted to a tour group's needs. The walking tour is six and half blocks long with several stops along the way.

1.  Paseo Boricua Tour Company 

Explore Puerto Rican culture and shop unique religious and spiritual items at Botanica Victoria. You can also get a palm reading during your visit!

Shopping Puerto Rican Goods

✅ Before you go
Check out their website: https://botanica-victoria-1.square.site

💪 Pro tips
They also offer palm readings.  

2. Shop at Botanica Victoria 

Enjoy old school-style homemade sodas and a delicious breakfast sausage sandwich at Spinning J Soda Fountain in Humboldt Park. The perfect spot to relax after exploring.

Soda Fountain & Sandwiches

✅ Before you go
They’re closed Mondays and Tuesdays 

💪 Pro tips
Try one of their homemade fruit sodas! 

Spinning J Soda Fountain 

especially ones that explore Chicago's wonderful neighborhoods.

I took a walking tour with Paseo Boricua's tour company.

We walked all along Division Street in Humboldt Park,

We also stopped in a number of locally owned

She gave us some samples when we walked in and everything was so delicious.

I am definitely going back to purchase a full dessert.

Then I decided to venture out a little bit on my own.

which is also located on Division Street.

They have a number of Puerto Rican items and religious items.

and I had this amazing breakfast sausage sandwich to finish my day.

Here's your plan for grabbing delicious chicken sandwiches and wraps at GG's Chicken Shop. Watch the video 👇

If you need a place to grab food at before a picnic or to dine outdoors, GG’s Chicken Shop is for you! 

Best Chicken Sandwich Shop 🍗

Grab Chicago’s best chicken sandwiches or a hearty chicken Caesar wrap at GG’s Chicken Shop—perfect for a tasty quick bite before your picnic!

Chicken Sandwiches

Literally everything is good here! I recommend the Chicken Caesar Wrap with fried chicken or any of the sandwiches. Don’t sleep on the Rotisserie chicken, it’s amazing.

Menu here: https://www.ggchickenshop.com/menu

 Chicken Sandwiches 🐓

This is the best chicken sandwich in Chicago.

If you're looking for a quick and easy lunch,

you have to check out Gigi's Chicken Shop on Southport.

It's a cute little place that specializes in all things chicken,

So we ordered the original fried chicken sandwich,

but you can also get it with rotisserie chicken,

I loved the addition of pickled red onions here,

and having both like kale and Brussels salad in it

please go and check out Gigi's and get yourself one.