Trader Todd's
4.2
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3216 N. Sheffield Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-975-8383
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
It's Cubs meets Caribbean at this kitschy Hawaiian hangout. Snag a table in front of the karaoke stage (karaoke happens every night of the week) and sample umbrella drinks made with freshly squeezed juice, Trader Todd's own Adventure Beer or pub grub with a tropical twist. If you see something you like among the eclectic clutter in this one-room bar, make bid. Everything -- including the Sailor Jerry memorabilia, tiki torches, Cubs gear and Hawaiian shirts -- is for sale. If you ever get tired of gray winter weather, stop in at sunset --the bar's big screen displays a live Key West sunset via Web-cam every day.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Belmont Avenue and Sheffield Avenue.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid Lot: on the west side of Sheffield Avenue, one block south of Belmont Avenue.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #77 Belmont, #22 Clark. Red Line Train: Belmont. Brown Line Train: Belmont. Purple Line Train: Belmont.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
-
5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday; 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday
Beginning Apr. 8, the restaurant opens at 11 a.m. daily for the summer.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food and Cajun/Creole
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch and Dinner
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Features Adventure Beer house brew; daily specials.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Karaoke and Neighborhood
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Offbeat and Theme. Hawaiian, Polynesian, Caribbean.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. daily.
- Features:
- Free Admission and Late Night. Kitchen closes half-hour before bar.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Seats 100-150
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Beer garden seats 50; cafe seats 32
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"Horrible service"
By timobyr from lakeview, June 26, 2009
The bar staff is rude and the bouncers are even worse. We had a private party and they wouldn't even let our guests in. After much deliberation t...
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"Fun times with GREAT service!"
By Tammy P from North Center, December 9, 2008
I was never a fan of karaoke before coming to Todd's. It is not your typical wanabee singers, but just a bunch of fun people making each other lau...
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"Birthday Party"
By jabien19 from Hyde Park, July 12, 2008
Incredible service!!! Just had a birthday party of 30 people at Trader Todd's. The set up for the party and the actual party itself went so smoot...
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