The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and well-worn wooden tables give it an 18th Century atmosphere. The menu makes it obvious this is a mecca for literary enthusiasts: "The Sun Also Rises" is smoked turkey grilled on sundried tomato bread with hummus, Swiss cheese, tomato, sprouts and onion; "Hamlet" is smoked Kentucky ham and brie on a mini-baguette; "The Old Man and the Sea" is tuna salad made with fresh dill, red onion, celery and sprouts on multigrain bread, topped with lettuce and tomato. Desserts include cakes, cookies and ice cream. Plenty of tea andcoffee drinks, too.
Getting There
Cross Streets:
Fullerton and Lincoln.
Parking:
Street
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 37-Sedgwick/Ogden, 74-Fullerton. Red Line Train: Fullerton stop. Brown Line Train: Fullerton stop.
Wheelchair Access:
No
The Basics
Hours:
6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Cuisine:
Sandwiches and Subs
Meals Served:
Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Smoking:
No
Restaurant Style:
Cafe and Snack Shop
Audience:
Families
Shopping Genre:
T-shirts, travel mugs.
Features
Carryout:
Yes
ATM:
On premises.
Live Music:
Yes.
Fridays
Features:
Catering.
No dancing. No children's menu. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities and Wifi.
For 20-25. $2 for 30 minutes, $6.95 for 24 hours.
Specialties:
Gourmet sandwiches and coffee.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes.
Upstairs patio for 14, ground-level patio for 14
Delivery:
No
Seating :
The recently opened upstairs level seats 70 on comfortable couches and chairs. The original downstairs seats 20. During the summer the Bourgeoise Pig opens two patios, one on each level.
