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Monday 7am - 10pm Tuesday 7am - 10pm Wednesday 7am - 10pm Thursday 7am - 11pm Friday 7am - 11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm Sunday 8am - 9pm

Bitter Pops

Welcome to our multifaceted establishment: Taproom, Kitchen, Coffee Bar, and Retail Shoppe
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Welcome to our vibrant and multifaceted establishment, nestled on the border of Lakeview and Roscoe Village in Chicago. We bring together a Coffee Bar, Taproom, Kitchen, and Retail Shoppe for an unparalleled experience. Savor some of the finest locally roasted coffee, relish in our breakfast sandwiches, and indulge in craft beers, handcrafted cocktails, and smashburgers with fries. Additionally, our Retail Shoppe offers a diverse and curated selection of Craft Beer, Wine, and Spirits. Join us and discover the fusion of flavors and craftsmanship that defines our unique business.

09/26/2026

Our Heirloom Pumpkin Patch is OPEN!

Stop by and pick out a unique, heirloom pumpkin to show off in the neighborhood! 🎃🍁

09/24/2026

Keep The Stein Night is TONIGHT at 5 PM!

Buy a Liter Pour AND Keep the Stein! One Night Only. Join us in the Taproom for some Oktoberfest Beers. When you purchase a Liter pour of Beer, you can take home the Stein!

***Steins available while supplies last.

09/20/2026

✅ Every Bear’s Game
✅ With Sound
✅ Da Bears $15 Burger, Fries, & Beer Special
✅ 5 New TVs

LFG! Bear Down! 🏈🍔🍻

09/17/2026

🍺Stein Hoist Competition at Halftime Tonight!!

We will have 10 Lucky contestants who will show their mettle to see who has what it takes to be the Champ!

Contestants will be determined by raffle. Show up to Bitter Pops and grab a raffle ticket. The contest will be part of the halftime show for tonight's NFL game Lions VS Buffalo.

Courtesy of our friends at Paulaner/Hacker-Pschorr, contestants will be provided with a Liter of Oktoberfest beer and get to take home their stein at the end of the competition. Prizes will be provided to the top two winners!

**Contestants Must Be 21 or Older to Participate**

09/14/2026

We are getting a water meter replaced today and will be back open at 11 AM.

Thanks for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.

09/10/2026

Whiskey Trust Tasting Tonight!

Jeff VanDam, owner and operator of Whiskey Trust, welcomed us into his space to share the story of Whiskey Trust! It was great learning a bit more about the blending process, his operation, and as always, tasting some whiskey right from the barrel!

Jeff will be at Bitter Pops Tonight sampling out his Whiskey. Make sure you swing by and try some of this delicious juice made right here in Chicago. The tasting begins at 5:00 PM tonight in the Retail Shoppe.

09/07/2026

We're Open For Lunch!

Happy Labor Day! How about a tasty Oklahoma Theta Burger for the Holiday? Available as a lunch special (Theta Burger, fried, and a soft drink) for $12.99 from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM.

Story: Ahhh, the refreshing Regional Burger origin story- never a consensus to be found! As almost all Regional Burgers go, the origins of this burger aren’t certain. Some attribute the origin to a grocery store in Norman; George Motz, author of Hamburger America and The Great American Burger Book, attributes its origins to Ralph Geist, owner of Town Tavern at the corner of Boyd Street and Asp Avenue in Norman. Others credit Split-T restaurant in Oklahoma City (owned by Johnnie Hynes, who later opened Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler, which is still operating today - and yes, you can get a Theta Burger there).

Wherever the burger got its start, it seems everyone agrees that the burger was named after the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Variations of the story all agree that the sorority would frequent [fill in the blank] and order a burger with sauce, mayonnaise, pickles, and cheese and after several years of ordering the Theta Burger was born!

The Build: It’s a simple burger build, and the secret is all In the sauce! Start with a fresh beef patty, on the top bun (not toasted), sliced dill pickles, mayonnaise, signature hickory sauce, and a heaping pile of shredded cheddar cheese!

BP Spin: Of course, we’re smashing this puppy! Smash two fresh all-beef patties on the flattop. Those patties are placed directly onto house-made pickles and house-made aioli on the bottom bun (no toasting here!). Shredded cheddar cheese is generously piled on top of each of the hot patties to melt. Finally, the burger is doused with our own house-made hickory sauce and the top bun is added to complete this masterpiece!

The Oklahoma Theta Burger is available all September long, and nothing washes down this burger better than a half liter of Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier!

“T-T-H, T-H-E-T-A, Think Theta!”

Cheers!

09/04/2026

Cheers to Labor Day Weekend!

We've got Oktoberfest Beers flowing and summer cocktails are still in full swing!

Enjoy the Holiday Weekend!

We are open for Breakfast and Lunch on Labor Day Monday.

09/03/2026

Pursuit United is at Bitter Pops Tonight!

Starting at 5PM tonight you can grab a Pop's Old Fashioned, Classic Old Fashioned, and Manhattan made with Pursuit United Bourbon & Rye for $14!

Co-founder, Kenny Coleman, will also be in the Red Door Whiskey Room sampling his full collection!

Let's kick off this Holiday Weekend with some delicious new whiskey!

Address

3357 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 10pm
Tuesday	7am - 10pm
Wednesday	7am - 10pm
Thursday	7am - 11pm
Friday	7am - 11pm
Saturday	8am - 11pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

Website

https://www.bitterpops.com/

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