Big Chicks

"Big Chicks is as much a neighborhood staple as it is a welcome alternative to some of the more sceney LGBTQ+ spots in the city. This upbeat local watering hole is fun for a casual hang with friends over drinks, but their wide variety of food options also makes it a great place to grab a full meal. Plus, the fact that it’s owned by the same folks as Tweet next door means the bar food is much better than most of the other places serving you well drinks in plastic cups." - josh barnett, sam faye, john ringor

"Today, supporters can order meals from any of the 63 selected restaurants, and enter to win prizes. Participants include Yoshi’s Cafe, Vincent, El Nuevo Mexicano, Big Chicks, and Nookies Edgewater." - Ashok Selvam

"Big Chicks is a casual, slightly divey LGBTQ bar on Sheridan in Uptown. The crowd can get wild, but it’s generally more low-key than some of the more sceney bars in Boystown. They have popular food specials like a $1 burger on Monday nights, and since it’s attached to Tweet, the bar food here is better than most." - Josh Barnett

"Every night, the popular brunch spot Tweet transforms into Big Chicks: a funky, divey cocktail lounge in one room, and a dance floor in the room adjacent. This Uptown spot features a relatively mixed-gender clientele (in the scheme of gay bars). The second Friday of each month, Big Chicks hosts FKA (Formerly Known As), a long-running dance party dedicated to welcoming folks of all genders." - Grace Perry

"The come-all hangout near Chicago’s Hollywood Beach opened in 1986 as a spot for World War II vets and quickly became a locust of conversation and revelry for Chicago’s queer community and beyond." - Marguerite Imbert