Front Bar

Front Bar

1700 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

★★★★★4.6(200 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Tucked near Steppenwolf Theatre, Front Bar pulls off the rare trick of being both a serious coffee destination and a convivial neighborhood gathering spot, where a perfectly-pulled cortado sits alongside creative signature drinks and a dirty chai latte that'll make you swoon. The vibe is deliberately low-key and social—think high-end coffee shop meets craft cocktail bar with that coveted cozy warmth—with comfortable seating perfect for lingering over a slow sit or catching a game on the screen before a show. Fair warning: their popularity means items sell out quickly, but the friendly bar staff and bright, welcoming atmosphere make it worth arriving with flexibility and staying a while.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Open late.

MeetingsLate nightsOutdoor seatingSpecialty drinksSignature drinksTraditional drinksLight foodSlow sit

Google Reviews

Edd Fairman
★★★★★6 months ago

Cortado was very good. My wife enjoyed her caramel apple cider. Def above average coffee beverages for being inside the theater.

Vicki Rodriguez
★★★★★6 months ago

Been there several times before shows at the Steppenwolf, always a great time! All of the food I have had has been great but I gave it 4 ⭐️only because they run out of things quickly. The bar staff is wonderful, especially Rachel, she is very friendly and remembers me each…

Eric Palangana
★★★★★a year ago

Nice place /Bar to socialize. Watch sporting events and just to have a nice meal. Food is good, service is fast, drinks are great! & everything has a great cozy feeling. I would assume it's a trendy great spot for a weekend hangout on a Friday or Sarurday night

DJ King GNS
★★★★★3 years ago

Clean, bright, warm, open, & friendly. The dirty chai latte was sooooo good. I would like to visit during an evening, so I'll definitely be back.

SPICY
★★★★★6 years ago

Feeling like hi end coffee shop but serving crafts cocktails. Bar services but no table service. Laid back feel, very comfortable seats good street view. I definitely come back here again.

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