Easy Does It

"The first floor of this Logan Square bar is like a tiny library, with shelves stocked top to bottom with bottles of everything from the Tolstoys to the John Grishams of wine. Doesn’t exactly inspire visions of sweaty, rowdy dance sessions, does it? Reserve judgment until you go upstairs, where you’ll find a spacious bar and live music. Weekdays are more relaxed with the occasional jazz session, but if dancing is your M.O., come for a late-night weekend DJ set under the disco ball. Saturday nights can get wild, but Easy Does It lives up to its name and is a little tamer than most of the spots on this guide." - sam faye, veda kilaru, nick allen

"Gone are the days of a crowded East Room, a source for live DJ sets and dancing. Easy Does It replaces the space with a wide selection of natural wines. The vibe in Logan Square is unique to a Chicago wine bar, relaxed and accessible, and open late. There are also a variety of wine events and tastings to introduce grapes to novices, DJs after 10 p.m. on the weekends, and a massive outdoor patio for sipping wine al fresco." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam

"This two-story spot is part retail shop and part wine bar. The first floor is like a tiny library, with shelves stocked top to bottom with bottles of everything from the Tolstoys to the John Grishams of wine. The second floor is where you’ll find the much more spacious bar—full of high tables, wooden booths, and occasionally, live music or a restaurant pop-up. They also happen to have great happy hour deals where a glass or a cocktail only costs $8." - sarah freeman, john ringor

"When your ideal date night involves a few excellent pours of fermented grapes, head to Easy Does It in Logan Square. It’s unpretentious and casual, so even if you have no clue what "terroir" is, it’s still a fun place to drink and hang. They have a fantastic wine selection, with approachable descriptions like “It’s Clementime” or “Earth Jam.” Easy Does It has plenty of seating whether you’re a table and booth person, or would rather sip on orange wine while sinking into a comfy chair. Weekdays are a bit more relaxed with occasional live jazz, but if dancing is also part of your ideal date, come for a late-night weekend DJ set." - adrian kane, john ringor

"One last pop-up to hit this weekend: The Crosstown Sausage Party. L&M Fine Foods and Dutchbag Brewing are collaborating at Easy Does It in Logan Square. Starting at 1pm, you can stop in and get sausages, beer, and cheese plates. In other words, a Chicagoan’s perfect summer treat. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation