Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! – Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park, Chicago
2024 N. Halsted StreetChicago, IL 60614 (773) 935-5000
Valet Parking Available or Book with Spothero
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Please Note: Holiday Hours May Differ
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Dining Menu
Pintxos
Pintxos: [peen-chõs] - the bite sized tapas popular in the bars of Northern Spain





Tapas
Tapas are the famous small dishes of Spain. Create a meal with a variety of tapas, or choose a selection as an appetizer and enjoy one of our paellas as your main course
Cheese


Vegetables








Seafood




Beef




Ibérico Pork
Regarded as the wagyu of pork, the Ibérian pigs of Spain free-grazed on acorns, giving the cured ham & pork cuts a rich & nutty flavor





Pork & Chicken





Paella
Savor the flavors of Valencia, the province of Spain that gives us the classic rice dish paella




Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
*These food items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have special dietary restrictions due to a food allergy or intolerance.
Weekend Brunch
Pintxos
Pintxos: [peen-chõs] - the bite sized tapas popular in the bars of Northern Spain






Tapas
Tapas are the famous small dishes of Spain. Create a meal with a variety of tapas, or choose a selection as an appetizer and enjoy one of our paellas as your main course
Brunch








Cheese


Vegetables








Seafood




Beef



Ibérico Pork
Regarded as the wagyu of pork, the Ibérian pigs of Spain free-grazed on acorns, giving the cured ham & pork cuts a rich & nutty flavor




Pork & Chicken





Paella
Savor the flavors of Valencia, the province of Spain that gives us the classic rice dish paella. Full dinner paella menu available upon request

Brunch Cocktails
Ba-ba Bellinirobert de nola brut cava rosé, passion fruit, pimentón11
Ba-ba Bloody Marysunny vodka, filthy bloody mary mix, celery salt served with a vegetable skewer & spanish sausage skewer12
Mañana Soleadachai, espresso, chila 'orchata, 3 olives vanilla vodka, cinnamon12
Sangría Spritzbonanto, blood orange, agave, cava rosadoglass 12.501/2 pitcher 26.50pitcher 43.50
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Dessert • Digestivos
Desserts
Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!




Seasonal Sorbetgfhousemade4.95

Digestivos
Atxa Pacharán8
Chinchón Sweet Anis Liqueur8
Amaro Dell'etna9
Amaro Montenegro11
Quinta Do Noval Ruby Port8
Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port10
Cocktails


Sweet Sherry
Sweet Sherry Flight ($12): a sampling of four
Jorge Ordóñez #1 Selección Especial13
Toro Albalá "poley" Px12
Emilio Lustau "capataz" Deluxe Cream9
Gonzáléz Byass Néctar Px11
Toro Albalá 1999 Don Px20
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Sangria • Cocktails • Beer
Gin + Tonic
In Spanish bar culture, a "Gin Tonic" is considered a sophisticated and beloved drink, often served in a large "copa de balón" glass with bold garnishes, quality gin and meticulous presentation


Cocktails





Zero-Proof




Sangria!
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit. During the month of October, we'll be donating $1 from every glass, pitcher and 1/2 pitcher sold of our Think Pink Punch, this month's Sangría Del Dia, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month





Sangria Del Díaseasonal sangria, ask your serverGlass 12.501/2 Pitcher 26.50Pitcher 43.50
Beers
Bottled
Estrella Dammpale lager, barcelona, spain6
Stella Artoispale lager, belgium7
Goose Island Ipaindia pale ale, chicago, il7
Buckledown Cactus Pantsmexican lager, lyons, il16 oz. 10
3 Floyds Gumballheadpale wheat, munster, in9
Isastegi Dry Natural Cidertolosa, basque, spain10
Estrella Damm Dauragflager, barcelona, spain7
Athletic Brewing Co.run wild ipa, non-alcoholic, milford, ct7
Draught
Estrella Galicialager, a coruña, spain7
Half Acre Seasonalchicago, il8
Monopolio Lager Negrasan luis, mexico8
Pilot Project Ba-ba Brew!session pale ale, chicago, il8
Flights
Sangria Flighta sampling of four12
Spanish Winesa sampling of threeWhite 14Red 16
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Spanish Wines
Wines by the glass
Cava - Sparkling Wines
Juvé & Camps Brut Nature Gran Reserva - Xarel-lo/macabeo/parellada, Penedès, '21classic cava, slight creaminess, fresh acidity on the finishglass 15bottle 60
Caves Naveran Brut Rosé - Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava, Penedès, '22strawberries, cherries, light & bright sparkling roséglass 16bottle 64
Rosado - Rosé Wines
Valldolina "ona" Rosat - Marselan, Penedès, '24exuberant & ripe hybrid grape of garnacha/cabernet sauvignonglass 12bottle 48
Baskoli Txakolina Rosé - Hondarrabi Beltza, '24strawberry, blackberry, black currant, citrus, fine vegetal notes, a hint of fizzglass 15bottle 60
Blanco - White Wines
Cuatro Rayas "40 Vendimias" Sauvignon Blanc, Rueda, '24fresh & aromatic, hint of white blossoms, tart citrus, bright acidityglass 13bottle 52
Txomin Etxaniz - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina, '25oldest txakoli producer, refreshing lemon/lime notes, hint of salinity, slight spritzglass 16bottle 64
Nisia "old Vines" - Verdejo, Rueda, '24crisp peach & key lime, very subtle oak, honey & bay leaf on the finishglass 14bottle 56
Lagar De Besada - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '24green apple, lemon, sea salt, bright with some minerality; think seaside pinot grigioglass 15bottle 60
Castaño Barrica - Chardonnay, Yecla, '23a rare barrel-aged chardonnay from spain, ripe orchard fruit, buttery textureglass 15bottle 60
Avancia "cuvée De O" - Godello, Valdeorras, '23aged on the lees, ripe pear & lemon, balanced mineral & saline notes on the finishglass 17bottle 68
tinto - red wines
Fento 'ollo De Sapo' - Mencía, Ribeira Sacra, '23fresh, young wine; tart cherry & red fruit, subtle floral & spice on the finish; good pairing for pinot noir loversglass 15bottle 60
Muga "el Andén" Crianza- Tempranillo/garnacha, Rioja, '22youthful but elegant, red & dark cherry, well-balanced oakglass 15bottle 60
Castaño "hécula" - Monastrell, Yecla, '21medium-bodied, juicy raspberry, dried figs, herbal spice on the finishglass 13bottle 52
Marques De Riscal Reserva - Tempranillo/graciano, Rioja, '20named one of the best vineyards '24; prototypical rioja wine - dark cherry, black pepper, well-balancedglass 16bottle 64
12 Linajes Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '19medium-full bodied, dark berries, toasted oak, mocha & spice on the finishglass 16bottle 64
Triton - Tinta De Toro, Toro, '22rich, powerful, dark & red fruit, pepper, sandalwood, strong, well-balanced tanninsglass 17bottle 68
Wines by the bottle
Cava & Sparkling
Brut Sparkling
Juvé & Camps Brut Nature Gran Reserva - Xarel-lo/macabeo/parellada, Penedès, '21classic cava, slight creaminess, fresh acidity on the finish60
Raventós Blanc De Blancs – Xarel-lo/macabeo/parellada, Penedès, '22white floral nose; marked minerality; soft, fresh fruit with a slight nuttiness60
+segura Viudas Brut Reserva 'heredad' – Macabeo/chardonnay, Penedès, Nva regal bottle with notes of toasted almond, crisp green apple, as well as zesty acidity75
Mestres, Coquet Gran Reserva Brut Nature – Macabeo/xarel-lo/parellada, Barcelona, '19old world aging techniques bring a slightly creamy & dry sparkling; elegant & sophisticated80
Mascaró "indòmit" Brut Nature Gran Reserva – Garnacha Tintorera, Catalonia, Nvcrisp & dry, creamy apricot, slightly salty finish70
+raventós "textures De Pedra" Blanc De Noirs – Xarel-lo/sumoll/bastard, Conca Del Riu Anoia, '19serious & intense, full-bodied, toasty lemon notes, long finish105
Brut Rosé
Robert De Nola Cava Brut Rosé – Pinot Noir, Penedès, Nvlight & lively rosé cava; easy-drinking, fun bubbles40
+caves Naveran Brut Rosé – Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava D.o., '21brut rosé with ripe strawberries & cherries; light, bright & fun64
Rosado
Rosé
Muga – Viura/garnacha/tempranillo, Rioja, '24balanced, with aromas of red berries, wild strawberries & notes of vanilla48
Valldolina "ona" Rosat – Marselan, Penedès, '24exuberant & ripe hybrid grape of garnacha/cabernet sauvignon48
Liquid Geography – Mencía, Bierzo, '2350% of profits are donated to cancer care & research; add to that the unique mencía grape & a floral style - a beautiful combination50
+baskoli Txakolina Rosé – Hondarrabi Beltza, Getariako Txakolina, '24strawberry, blackberry, black currant, citrus, fine vegetal notes, a hint of fizz60
Blanco
Light White
Avinyó 'petillant' – Muscat Blanc/macabeo, Penedès, '24a prickly wine; with lemon-lime zest & dry minerality51
Hermanos Del Villar 'oro De Castilla' - Verdejo, Rueda, '24clear & expressive, lively citrus, fresh fig, subtle touch of tarragon, juicy finish55
Cuatro Rayas '40 Vendimias' – Sauvignon Blanc, Rueda, '24fresh & aromatic, hint of white blossoms, tart citrus, bright acidity52
+txomin Etxaniz – Hondarrabi Zuri, Basque Country, '24another effervescent txakoli wine with fresh, crisp apples & dry mineral finish64
Medium White
Nisia 'old Vines' - Verdejo, Rueda, '24crisp peach & key lime, very subtle oak, honey & bay leaf on the finish56
Ladera Sagrada 'castelo Do Papa' – Godello, Valdeorras, '22great seafood wine from galicia with firm citrus zest alongside orchard fruit notes56
Forjas Del Salnes 'leirana' - Albariño, Rias Baixas, '24collab between winemakers Rodrigo Méndez & Raùl Perez; intense salinity balanced with bright acidity, lemon curd & green apple fruit75
Goros – Garnacha Blanca, Navarra, '21crisp, refreshing minerality, citrus zest58
Montrubí White – Xarel-lo, Penedès, '20unique monovarietal with notes of herbs & fennel; fresh pear & pineapple58
The Flower & The Bee – Treixadura, Ribeiro, '23rare single varietal from galicia; juicy nectarine, honeysuckle, mineral finish60
Lagar De Besada - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '24green apple, lemon, sea salt, bright with some minerality; think seaside pinot grigio60
+can Feixes 'blanc Seleccio' – Chardonnay/macabeo/parellada, Penedès, '23young, dry white with ripe tropical fruit & high acidity68
Forjas Del Salnes 'genoveva' - Albariño, Rias Baixas, '23highly regarded albariño; crisp acidity & minerality; bright citrus & stone fruit, subtle oak notes from aging on lees150
Full White
+muga Blanco – Viura, Rioja, '23light aging gives creamy vanilla notes to meyer lemon & honeysuckle fruit58
Castaño Barrica – Chardonnay, Yecla, '23a rare barrel-aged chardonnay from spain, ripe orchard fruit, buttery texture60
Avancia 'cuvée De O' - Godello, Valdeorras, 23'aged on the lees, ripe pear & lemon, balanced mineral & saline notes on the finish68
Ontañón 'vetiver' – Viura, Rioja, '20light aging in neutral oak gives this notes of an oaky chardonnay; mellowed with smooth notes of grapefruit, white pepper & toasty brioche60
Gran Vino Pazo Barrantes – Albariño, Valle Salnés, '20gentle ageing in acacia barrels, nectarine, fennel, balsamic111
+avancia 'nobleza' – Old Vine Godello, Valdeorras, '22one of the top expressions of godello in the region - elegant balance of citrus, orchard fruits, acidity & sea salt125
Tinto
Light Red
La Bicicleta 'voladora' – Tempranillo, Rioja, '23easy drinking, fruit-forward tempranillo; a great everyday wine55
A Portela – Mencía, Valdeorras, '17light cherry pairs with a touch of earthy spice; long finish66
Can Blau – Carineña/syrah/garnacha, Montsant, '21fresh & youthful; ripe red fruit, velvety tannins & a clean finish46
+quinta Da Muradella 'candae' – Mencia/tempranillo, Monterrei, '20lean bodied, ripe fruit balanced with earthiness, clean finish63
Medium Red
Fento 'ollo De Sapo' - Mencía, Ribeira Sacra, '23fresh, young wine; tart cherry & red fruit, subtle floral & spice on the finish; good pairing for pinot noir lovers60
+viña Alberdi Reserva – Tempranillo, Rioja Alta, '20ripe red fruit, silky finish, great versatility with tapas!60
Atteca – Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud, '22lush, ripe fruit at first followed by hints of spice, slate & light tannins55
Muga 'el Andèn' Crianza - Tempranillo/garnacha, Rioja, '22youthful but elegant, red & dark cherry, well-balanced oak60
Castano 'hecula' - Monastrell, Yecla, '21medium-bodied, juicy raspberry, dried figs, herbal spice on the finish52
12 Linajes Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '19medium-full bodied; dark berries, toasted oak, mocha & spice on the finish64
+sardón – Tempranillo/garnacha/albillo, Castilla Y León, '23bold raspberry & blackberry gives way to oaky notes & medium tannins52
Abadía De Gomariz – Souson/mencia, Ribeiro, '21ripe dark fruit, hint of smoke, light tannins70
+roda 'sela' – Tempranillo/graciano/garnacha, Rioja, '21medium-bodied new world rioja; fresh red fruit with lively, but balanced tannins81
Jiménez-landi 'el Corralón' – Syrah/garnacha/cabernet, Méntrida, '21red blend from a boutique winery; great value for a straight-forward wine with ripe red fruit & balanced tannins64
Ocho Dos Dos – Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero, '20blackberry, currants, oak, well-balanced, smooth finish72
Palacios 'pétalos' – Mencía, Bierzo, '22juicy dark fruit & hints of olive; fine, chalky tannins on the finish67
+lindes De Remelluri 'labastida' – Tempranillo, Rioja, '21grapes from one high-altitude village; refined & harmonious blend of ripe dark fruit, light tannins & herbs78
F. Algueira 'dolio' - Mencía/brancellao/sousón, Ribeira Sacra, '20dark cherry, a touch of smoke & minerality, fine tannins & bright acidity135
Marqués De Vargas Reserva – Tempranillo/mazuela/garnacha Tinto, Rioja, '18new world rioja with ripe cherries & plums balanced by spiced notes; long & polished finish96
ànima àn/2 – Manto Negro/callet/syrah, Mallorca, '21from the isle of mallorca; great balance of ripe dark cherries, spice & tobacco notes98
Full Red
Juan Gil – Monastrell, Jumilla, '22dark plums, blackberries & raspberries blend with a full finish of dark chocolate48
Marques De Riscal Reserva – Tempranillo/graciano, Rioja, '20named one of the best vineyards '24; prototypical rioja wine - dark cherry, black pepper, well-balanced64
Vizcarra 'celia' - Tinto Fino/garnacha, Ribera Del Duero, '222000-bottle production from a single vineyard; lush cherry & currants, complex spice, velvety tannins300
Clos De Tafall – Garnacha/syrah/carineña/cabernet, Priorat, '22bold dark & red fruits with an oaky finish; medium tannins59
+marqués De Murrieta Reserva – Tempranillo/graciano, Rioja, '19beautiful wine with jammy fruit, leather & spice; long, elegant finish73
Celler Piñol "mather Teresina" – Garnacha/cariñena, Terra Alta '19family-run vineyard, this is named after the grandmother; luscious fruit, versatile, easy drinking75
Triton – Tinta De Toro, Toro, '22rich, powerful wine with dark & red fruit, peppery herbs, sandalwood & strong, but well-balanced tannins68
+numanthia 'termes' – Tinta De Toro, Toro, '21renowned vineyard in the dry & hot region of toro; 20 months in french oak; ripe black fruit with spicy tannins87
Alaya Tierra – Garnacha Tintorera, Almansa, '21bold & dense wine with dark fruit, smoke, leather & oaky notes90
Emilio Moro – Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero, '21very well-balanced wine; lively acidity balances well with plum fruit, violet notes on the nose & light spice85
12 Linajes Reserva – Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '18dry tempranillo varietal with blackberries & raspberries; finish has notes of pepper, oak & chocolate88
Barahonda 'casa Del Capitán' - Monastrell, Yecla, '22excellent acidity, silky on the palate, rich & bold red fruit, light touch96
Brega – Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud, '20bold wine of dried dark fruit, oak & pepper; very well-balanced99
Viña Ardanza – Tempranillo/garnacha, Rioja Alta, '17well-balanced acidity & tannins, dark cherry, toasted vanilla, elegant finish105
+remelluri Reserva – Tempranillo, Rioja, '16one of the most renowned producers in la rioja; dark fruits & elegant herbs with a bold structure & a long, intense finish130
Clos Berenguer – Garnacha/carineña/syrah/cabernet, Priorat, '20dark fruit, dried figs, chocolate, balsamic & spice102
Vatan – Tempranillo, Toro, '20from the renowned winemaker jorge ordóñez using the oldest clone of tempranillo grapes; dried berries, figs & dark chocolate with chewy tannins110
Bosque De Matasnos – Tinto Fino/merlot/malbec, Ribera Del Duero, '19cherries & red fruits, vanilla; long & easy finish119
Hacienda Monasterio – Tinto Fino/cabernet Sauvignon, Ribera Del Duero, '19soft & silky tannins with fresh acidity, bright red fruits; a long & elegant finish124
Torres 'mas La Plana' – Cabernet Sauvignon, Penedès, '20a rare 100% cabernet sauvignon from spain & an excellent value; dark & dried fruits, coffee, cedar & leather220
Muga 'prado Enea' – Tempranillo/cariñena/graciano, Rioja, '16storied 3rd generation winemakers in la rioja; well-aged intense wine with dark berries, semi-sweet chocolate; notes of smoke, spice & toasted vanilla245
+marques De Murrieta "castillo Ygay" Gran Reserva – Tempranillo/mazuelo, Rioja, '12beautiful, intense wine from a strong vintage; lush fruit, well-balanced structure, long layered finish550
Telmo Rodríguez 'yjar' - Tempranillo/garnacha, Rioja Alavesa '21rated in the top 100 wines in the world in '25; crushed dark berries, hints of tobacco, dried herbs, long finish with well-integrated tannins and oak325
Happy Hour
Cueva Nueva
Enjoy a traditional Spanish Happy Hour with Cueva Nueva's Vermut, a Spanish Vermouth made for drinking.

Pintxos



Tapas








Beer, Wine & Sangria
Classic Red SangriaThe traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruitglass 5.50pitcher 22
Estrella Dammlager, barcelona, spain4
"tapas Pour" Of Pilot Project Ba-ba Brew!4
Featured Wine By The Glass6
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Specials • Aperitivos
Specials
Local Burrataball of Andreotti burrata, maldon salt and fennel pollen, served over tomato crudo with olive salad18
Lamb Brochettelamb sirloin cube skewer, served with frites and drizzled chermoula23
aperitivos
Bonantospain's answer to aperol10
Dhōs Bittersweetn/a aperitif8
Bonanto Spritzbonanto & sparkling cava13
vermouth
served on the rocks with orange, olives and a splash of soda
Lacuesta Blanco9
Mata Blanco10
Priorat Natur Vermut9
Yzaguirre Rojo Classico12
Cueva Nueva Rojo12
dry sherry
dry sherry flight ($17): a sampling of four
Wisdom & Warter Fino8
Gran Barquero Amontillado 25 Yr11
Delgado Palo Cortado8
Gutiérrez Colosía Oloroso9
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Events at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! – Lincoln Park
Easter Sunday
Sunday, May 11 • 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Flamenco Show
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mix your passion for paella, tapas, and sangria with a passionate performance of [...]
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Paella Cooking Demo
Friday, April 17 • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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