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Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar

A welcoming Chicago cocktail bar recognized by Michelin for good quality, good value American and Chinese fare.

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The story

Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar – Chicago | Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026

Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar brings together American and Chinese influences in a relaxed Logan Square setting on Western Avenue. The Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026 award highlights the kitchen’s ability to deliver satisfying cooking at a fair price—a rare nod for a cocktail-focused spot. The bar offers outdoor seating for warmer months, air conditioning inside, and wheelchair access throughout. Without a website or menu details to draw from, the experience speaks for itself: a neighborhood bar where the drinks and plates share equal care.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Michelin
Bib Gourmand
Bib Gourmand

Details

At a glance

Michelin 2026 — Bib Gourmand
Cuisines American, Chinese
Services Air Conditioning, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Access

History

On the record

2026
Michelin — Bib Gourmand

good quality, good value cooking

Established

Location

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2165 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60647, USA
Chicago, United States of America
+1 773-666-5143
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