Cans Bar and Canteen
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1640 N. Damen Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-227-2277
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Cans aims to attract a neighborhood crowd looking to hang out and sip suds from a can -- as in an aluminum can. That's the gimmick here, from the low-voltage aluminum can lights over the bar to the 30 varieties of canned beer, including Old Style and Old Speckled Hen. And if you want your canned beer served fast -- and who doesn't? -- servers are armed with Palm Pilots that send your order back to the bar. Chances are, owners say, your drinks will arrive before the server leaves your table. There's also a pub grub menu with an expansive list of sauces and toppings for the chicken sandwiches and burgers. The space is divided into two rooms, both decked out with mahogany finishes for a slightly vintage feel, plus several new plasma screens to view sports.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- West North Ave. @ North Damen Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #50 Damen, #70 North; #56 Milwaukee. Blue Line Train: Damen stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood and Sports
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Food:
- Pub grub.
- Features:
- Free Admission and Late Night. No catering. No dancing. Pool table, vintage video games Centipede and Ms. Pacman, Tetris.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. For up to 100
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 25
- Seating :
- For 100
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"fun for a group!"
By chicagoirish17 from Chicago, December 30, 2008
this place is cool for hanging out with friends, especially ones who are out of their element at super trendy spots!
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"Every time I go to..."
By nicki from Chicago, IL, June 1, 2007
Every time I go to Cans I have a great time, not only because the service is great, but there's always great music playing! I tend to hear songs i...
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"Went with friends to check..."
By Thomas C from Oak Park, IL, March 18, 2007
Went with friends to check out the early rounds of March Madness and, of course, Saturday's games ran into St. Paddy festiviies. Great time, excel...
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