"When: Mon-Thurs 5-6pm, Sun 4-5pm The Deal: $7 Cocktails, $7-$8 Wine, $5-$10 Small Bites Amaru is a small, casual Latin American spot in Wicker Park with upbeat energy that will keep you awake even though you had to get up at 6am this morning. And their Happy Hour deals will also motivate you to not just immediately head home after work to become one with your couch. They have dishes like ceviche, piononos with sweet plantains and chorizo wrapped in bacon, which cost $10 or less, plus some cocktails and wines for $7 or less. And, as our ex-roommate who never paid rent on time used to say: "There’s no shame in crafting a full meal out of Happy Hour bites." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru