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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!®

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is Chicago’s original tapas bar, serving authentic Spanish cuisine since 1985. The menu is designed to share, featuring tapas, pintxos (bite-sized tapas) and the classic Valencian rice dish, paella. Pair the meal with sangria, craft cocktails, Spanish wine and local beers in our lively Lincoln Park restaurant.

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! – Lincoln Park

Roast dates with bacon, spicy potatoes, and brussels sprouts salad. Glass of sangria in the background.

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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Events at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! – Lincoln Park

The Brunch

Weekend Brunch

Saturdays & Sundays • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is serving up Spanish twists on all your brunch favorites every [...]

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Paella Cooking Demo

Saturday, November 16 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

On Saturday, November 16, master the art of preparing a Spanish classic at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!'s [...]

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Friday Lunch Flamenco Shows

Mix your passion for paella, tapas, and sangria with a passionate performance [...]

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