What was once a vinyl haven has transformed into a neighborhood arcade tavern boasting arguably the best collection of vintage cabinets and pinball machines in town. Logan Arcade was the initial battleground, where the rules of engagement can be overwhelming, but vets are usually on hand to show newcomers the ropes.
Just thank them by buying shots of Malort when you lose. And if you win? Well … take a shot of Malort anyway. Charge up with a wide array of comfort food dishes, as well as cocktails and boozy milkshakes, and enjoy diverse activities including bowling, darts, ping pong, shuffleboard, skee ball, arcade games, pinball, karaoke and more. Soak it up with a seasonal, eclectic menu of bites including soy miso-glazed crispy pork belly, beef empanadas, smoked meatloaf and a Cubano sandwich. Afterwards, head next door to cocktail lounge Elixir—which is open until 3 a.
There's also another location in Boystown. If there was any doubt that ping pong is on the upswing, it vanished when Susan Sarandon brought her social club to Chicago earlier this year. The award-winning actress is a co-founder of the ping pong concept that originated in New York and has since expanded nationwide.
Uptown continues to thrive with the addition of its very own arcade bar. Patrons can play around 35 arcade games and pinball machines for free or bust out board games such as Battleship and Clue.
The drink list places an emphasis on local craft brews and whiskeys and customers are welcome to bring food from the numerous surrounding restaurants in the area, which often means a plethora of delicious banh mi and spring rolls. Lacrosse meets bumper cars for a uniquely unathletic team sport. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Map View. More Maps. Logan Arcade Facebook. Pocket Flipboard Email. View as Map. Brewing Intelligentsia Coffee, Kristoffer's has a full menu to try while you ponder your next move with a cup of joe in hand.
After your opening moves, peruse the menu of traditional Viennese coffee and pastries - this authentic cafe has such a great ambiance it's like being transformed to the imperial city!
In addition to the cozy, cheerful atmosphere, Ballou serves Passion House coffee and offers chess and other board games to play. They have a great selection of wraps, pastries and desserts, and have a book shelf if you'd like to read between games of chess. Check out their transformation into their neighboring Logan Square space here. Despite their love of live music, you can still find a place of solitude to catch a game of chess while sipping a cup of Bridgeport Coffee.
You can also wash down their signature homemade chili with a local craft beer. Speaking of Bridgeport Coffee Check out their musical performances, featured local artists, and fun events - at a recent 'Drawmageddon' a local artist offered to draw patrons as a Simpson character! Grab a Doh! They also have Stumptown cold brew to enjoy while you play. Any pacific northwest transplant will love this Seattle themed cafe in Lakeview, which rocks nonstop indie music.
Emerald City 's food menu is nothing to be ignored either - their breakfast tacos go great on your plate while you seek check mate! Read on for the best 15 indoor play spaces for kids in Chicago.
Purple Monkey Playroom. A particular favorite of many North Side families, this cheery, mural-filled 1,square-foot play space near Bucktown and Logan Square is just the right size for kids to freely explore without parents worrying about losing sight of them.
Infants through crawlers have their own plush area, separated by a low wall, with toys suited just for them. On Tuesdays, parents can take advantage of the Drop-Off On Demand Service, where a babysitter from SitterCity will watch your children for two hours at the play space.
Yu Kids island. This interactive, vibrantly-colored, play place with locations at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and at Hawthorn Center in Vernon Hills is an inviting spot for kids to burn off some energy before, after or in the midst of some mall time.
Drop-in play geared to ages eight months to six years is offered daily, and there are tons of unique features to keep your tiny tots busy. Whether it's in the spinning palms a toy tree with balls to grab onto swing around , the revolving tree a bouncy climbing platform , or the ever-popular dancing balloons area think ball pit, but filled with balloons , kids quickly dive in to play on more than 10 attractions. Plus, the interactive nature of the playroom is a good fit for special-needs children.
Wth two locations in Bucktown and Evanston , there's plenty of fun to be had at this pair of indoor play spaces. In Bucktown, an old-fashion ice cream "shop" gives kids a chance to play store; in warmer weather they can head to an outdoor play deck to explore playhouses and a climb on a play structure with toys. At the Evanston location, little ones can hang out in a play treehouse, act like ninja warriors, pretend to be animal doctors and even climb aboard a camper van.
Geared to families with kids ages newborn to Kid City. More than 3,square-feet of play space at this West Town spot include a large wooden playhouse with a play kitchen inside. Toddlers can explore inside their dedicated toddler play area. A lounge for parents just off the main play area offers great visibility, comfy couches and complimentary coffee.
Kids' Island. This indoor oasis packs a big punch with little ones and parents. While your kids play, you can relax and check your email, read a magazine or even get a manicure and pedicure.
The play space includes games, toys and puzzles, a WiFi equipped coffee bar serving brew and confections as well as the piece de resistance for wee ones: an enormous indoor sandbox filled with non-toxic fine sand that is washed regularly. In the sandbox, there's a slide, baby swing, play kitchen, dishes and lots of shovels and pails. When everyone's done playing, there's an air hose that blows the sand off little feet and legs so no mess travels home with you.
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