Cole's, Logan Square
14 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cole's in Logan Square is recommended for music and comedy, with one patron recalling shows there and another enjoying the bar's social side. Others describe it as a dive with an alternative, less fratty atmosphere. One visitor liked the choice of THC drinks they encountered. Another remembers enjoying open-mic nights but is unsure whether those continue.
Address
Cole's Bar, 2338 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Known for
- Music and comedy shows, THC drinks
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/sitcomghost in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025variety
Likes the bar and recalls a choice of THC drinks.
- Recommendsu/astoldbyme in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024
Calls it a cool spot alongside Reggie's.
- Recommendsu/Dobstylin in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Recommends the bar for music and comedy shows.
- Recommendsu/SnooDonuts113 in r/AskChicago · Jan 2024
Lists Cole's in Logan Square among recommended bars for this crowd.
- Recommendsu/lizzillathehun85 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025ambience
Different atmosphere, not fratty
- Recommendsu/cranberryjuiceicepop in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Says Cole's is a real dive bar just south.
- Recommendsu/wtf-wtf-wtf-ftw in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024
Names Cole's as another option, with no details.
- Recommendsu/browsingtheproduce in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024ambience
Dive-adjacent bar good for people watching.
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- Recommendsu/Neverbothered in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Says Cole's is also a dope spot.
- Recommendsu/iluvkerosene in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025ambience
Seconds the recommendation; has met many people there
- Recommendsu/heirdresseronfire in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Listed among recommended dive bars.
- Recommendsu/elizabethonthetrack in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025
Recommends Cole's as an alternative neighborhood bar.
- Recommendsu/NervousCobbler8 in r/AskChicago · Apr 2025ambience
Lists it among Logan spots seen as fairly punk-friendly.
- Recommendsu/Physical_Reveal_7397 in r/chicago · Jan 2025
Says the bar used to be fun, mainly for its open mic nights, and questions whether it still runs them.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.