A Visual Itinerary for Your July 4th Weekend Visit
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Welcome & Game Night
Darts & Dinner
Tacos & Billiards
Movie & Deep Dish Farewell
Snapshot: Family‑run Bucktown landmark serving “pura vida” staples like gallo pinto, plantains and oatmeal shakes since 1990.
Flavors: Home‑style, mildly spiced Latin comfort; sweet plantains & tangy Lizano sauce provide most of the zip.
Hours: Thu 11 AM‑9 PM
Snapshot: Late‑night counter spot whose globe‑trotting fillings (tikka chicken, Korean BBQ, paneer) made it a cult favorite.
Flavors: Bold fusion; expect sweet‑heat sauces, queso, fresh slaws.
Hours: Thu 11 AM‑1 AM
Snapshot: Food‑truck‑turned‑mini‑chain marrying Korean bulgogi & gochujang with tortillas, burritos and bowls.
Flavors: Sweet‑savory marinades, optional gochujang spice, pickled veggies.
Hours: Thu 11 AM‑10 PM
Snapshot: Contemporary Korean dining room known for bibimbap, japchae and craft soju cocktails.
Flavors: Traditional Korean balance of fermented funk, soy‑garlic sweetness and chile heat.
Hours: Thu 5 PM-9 PM (dine-in)
Snapshot: Palestinian‑American café with baklava lattes, cardamom‑pistachio “Oud” latte and manakeesh pastries.
Flavors: Middle‑Eastern spices (cardamom, pistachio, rose), Turkish & Arabic coffee.
Hours: Fri 7AM-7PM / Sat-Sun 8AM-7PM
Snapshot: First U.S. Kazakh café; airy space for baursak fried dough, millet‑based drinks and Central‑Asian brunch.
Flavors: Earthy golden‑millet drinks, honey, walnut & mild spice.
Hours: Fri 7AM-8PM / Sat-Sun 8AM-8PM
Snapshot: Dark Matter Coffee outpost pairing single‑origin brews with small‑batch Mexican chocolate bars.
Flavors: Deep‑roast coffees, cacao‑forward mochas, subtle chile or cinnamon notes.
Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun 7AM-5PM
Snapshot: Women‑owned boutique‑café/gallery serving Metric Coffee espresso and ceremonial‑grade matcha.
Flavors: Bright, lightly fruity espresso; seasonal herb‑and‑fruit lattes; high‑grade matcha.
Hours: Fri/Sat 10AM-4PM / Sun 10AM-4PM
Snapshot: West Loop café from Japanese latte-art master Hiroshi Sawada, famed for its graffitied warehouse vibe and signature matcha-espresso “Military Latte.”
Flavors: Grassy matcha meets bold espresso (Military Latte) with vanilla-cocoa sweetness; smoky hojicha-espresso “Black Camo” and other inventive lattes pair with Doughnut Vault pastries.
Hours: Fri/Sat 8 AM-4 PM / Sun 8 AM-4 PM
Snapshot: SoHo‑chic British pub with Anglo‑Indian twists (tikka masala pot pie, Sunday roast).
Flavors: Savory pub fare with gentle curry spice and malt‑vinegar tang.
Hours: Fri/Sat 10AM-12AM / Sun 10AM-10PM
Snapshot: Candle‑lit 1920s London tavern from Hogsalt; famous for Wagyu burgers and masala chicken pot pie.
Flavors: Rich British comfort plus warm garam masala & fenugreek undertones.
Hours: Fri 11AM-10:30PM / Sat 10AM-10:30PM / Sun 10AM-10PM
Snapshot: Sub‑street Tokyo “yokocho” lounge serving yakitori, small plates, highball cocktails & karaoke Mondays.
Flavors: Honey‑soy, yuzu, shichimi heat; shareable skewers and ramen.
Hours: Fri/Sat 5PM-1AM / Sun 5PM-11PM
Snapshot: Cult 26‑seat shop; house‑made noodles & miso broth draw nightly queues.
Flavors: Complex miso & shoyu broths, balanced umami; monthly experimental bowls.
Hours: Fri/Sat 5PM-9PM (Closed Sun)
Snapshot: Casual injera‑and‑stew institution ideal for sharing veggie and doro wot platters; honey wine on tap.
Flavors: Berbere warmth, tangy injera sourdough, clarified‑butter richness.
Hours: Fri/Sat 11:30AM-10PM / Sun 4PM-9PM