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(773) 348-3250
3216 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.9402
-87.6541
Neighborhoods: Lakeview, North Side
Last updated 8.15.11
Category:
Restaurants, Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Outdoor Seating, Specialty Cocktails
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
What People Are Saying About Trader Todds
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – A Parrot Head's paradise, this casual, colorful Lakeview bar with floor-to-ceiling windows spills out onto the sidewalk in the warmer months. At calmer times, the buzzing of the blender plays backup to Jimmy Buffett on the stereo or the Cubs game on TV; evenings are reserved for karaoke. Patrons range from 20s to 40s, but all appreciate a good, laid-back time. – – The Draw – Tropical drinks all feature fresh-squeezed juice--the only downside being that a single bartender does all the squeezing and mixing. Top specialty choices include the "Painkiller" (two…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Flip-flops, island prints and bed head are regular features of patrons' typical wardrobes.
- When to Go:
- Karaoke begins every night at 9pm (on particularly jovial nights, maybe even earlier). Stop in right after work for a quieter experience.
| ambiance | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| drinks | 78.33000183105469% positive |
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| food quality | 77.77999877929688% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 75.0% positive |
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| value | 44.43999767303467% positive |
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08/04/08
Best place to go before and after a Cubs game!!!!
by tammyisabelle
I have been going to Todd's for about 2 years now and I love it and wish I found it sooner! The staff is super friendly and the drinks are awesome, esp the Mai Tai! Head there before any Cubs game and have a drink or 2 before the game and hop on the Tiki Bus and get dropped off right outside Wrigley. Head back to Todd's after the game, show your ticket stub and you get a free serving of wings! Love it. They also have really good specials, and unlike most Wrigleyville area bars, they don't pull the not valid on game day stunt. I can't recomend this place enough, it is just far enough from the swarms of people after the game that you can sit with your friends and enjoy and beer and wings.
- Pros: staff, food, location
- Cons: hard to find parking
07/28/08
Avoid this place.
by laurenreview
Crowded with a lot of strange people. KARAOKE nights....This place isnt the greatest, its actually frightening. Pizza was OK.
- Pros: I HAVE TO THINK HARD AND LONG ON THIS...
07/27/08
Do not go there!
by anna1984
Why would anyone vote for this place to be the best Karaokee place in Chicago area???? Parking is a problem, the dj. showed very little interest and absolutely no enthusiasm. The environment feels uncomfortable..more like a tavern than a nice place to sing. Their list of songs is quiet short. Half of the songs I wanted to sing they didn?t have????? I recommend the suburbs. Jedynka club on Wednesdays has the best Karaokee! Prizes to win, great audience, excellent system.
This place is a disappointment. Do not go. .
- Pros: none!
- Cons: no parking, smells bed,
02/17/07
Good Food, Great Atmosphere!
by nacho_libre
I am not big on Karaoke, so I don't go in the evenings. I love the Key West atmosphere, the food is great, the drinks are good, and the Mega-Touch games are always a good time. The food and drink are pricey, but I still recommend this Oasis of Key West atmosphere in the midst of the Chicago cold.
- Pros: Great atmosphere
- Cons: High Prices
10/25/06
LOVE IT
by tuffcritic28
My friend and I got into a cab one night and asked the driver to take us to a karaoke place and this is where we ended up. We had the best time and kept coming back after that. If you are looking for an upbeat evening with a friendly eclectic crowd and great karaoke, Trader Todd's is the place to be!
- Pros: karaoke song list
- Cons: sometimes too long of a wait to get your song in
The Details on Trader Todds
Place Categories:
- great karaoke
- nice karaokee place
- excellent cheap drinks
- pricey drinks
- worst bar
- great party atmosphere
- pricey food
- super friendly staff
- best karaokee
- already horrible sound system
- awesome maitais
- worst service
- excellent system
- really good specials
- awesome karaoke dude
- still recommend oasis
- nice beer
- great bartenders
- friendly crowd
- good house pilsner
- recommend suburbs
- uncomfortable environment
- sucks places
- great mixed platter
- best soundtrack
