kibbitznest books, brews & blarney
Bar · Sheffield Neighbors ·
Beer, wine, coffee, books, games, no wifi, community focus
Beer, wine, coffee, books, games, no wifi, community focus
"Kibbitznest is a wifi-free zone where you’ll be forced to turn some physical pages of an actual book. It’s also the type of bar-coffee shop-bookstore hybrid that mostly exists in TV shows and movies (and probably your dreams). A place where friends show up for Tuesday night trivia, couples on dates split cheese boards and drink cocktails, and introverts unwind after work with beer and a $2 adult coloring sheet. Lucky for you, Kibbitznest is real, and it’s in Lincoln Park." - veda kilaru, john ringor, adrian kane
"Kibbitznest is the type of bar-coffee shop-bookstore hybrid that mostly exists in TV shows and movies (and probably your dreams). A fun, neighborhood spot where friends show up for Tuesday night trivia, couples on dates split cheese boards and drink cocktails, and introverts unwind after work with beer and a $2 adult coloring sheet. Lucky for you, Kibbitznest is real, and it’s in Lincoln Park. Just know that it’s a wifi-free zone so download your e-books ahead of time." - veda kilaru, adrian kane, john ringor
"Kibbitznest is the type of bar-coffee shop-bookstore hybrid that mostly exists in TV shows and movies (and probably your dreams). A fun, neighborhood spot where friends show up for Tuesday night trivia, couples on dates split cheese boards and drink cocktails, and introverts unwind after work with beer and a $2 adult coloring sheet. Lucky for you, Kibbitznest is real, and it’s in Lincoln Park. Just know that it’s a wifi-free zone and food options are limited to the aforementioned cheese and snacks like chips and salsa and ice cream. But there’s always Pequod’s across the street." - Veda Kilaru
"I learned that Kibbitznest in Lincoln Park is one of the few Chicago bookstores with a space where customers can sit down with a glass of wine or a cocktail, and its founder Anne Neri Kostiner says the shop likely wouldn’t be able to stay open without its bar. The store began as a nonprofit aimed at promoting human interaction without electronics — it has never had Wi‑Fi — and originally sold donated used books to fund scholars discussing their research; it later added new books (mostly academic titles with a limited audience). Like other small shops with bars, staff are cross‑trained so booksellers can pour drinks when needed." - Aimee Levitt
"This deli/cafe is maintaining COVID-19 mitigation measures such as mask requirements or vaccine verification even though Chicago dropped its indoor mandate on Feb. 28. Since rules vary and can change, customers should confirm the latest policy before stopping in." - Naomi Waxman
