Smack Dab Chicago

10/02/2026

IT'S A HOLY AND HALDI KIND OF FRIDAY

This is the way the special ends.
Not with a bang, but with a BOGO.

Because it's the first of the month, rent is due, and it's the beginning of spooky season, I wanted to give you a special BOGO Friday today. (To date, I don't think we have EVER put Haldi Doodh (fka Goden Chai) on as a special.)

Today's BOGO deals are the Holy Hoisin (https://smack-dab.square.site/?location=52Z6182KGEJ44&item=856 ) and Haldi Doodh (https://smack-dab.square.site/?location=52Z6182KGEJ44&item=534 ) (fka Golden Chai). Together it's a symphony of flavors (for the price of an open mic.)

Remember, if you're ordering this special online, you have to have TWO qualifying iems in your cart as you can mix and match.

It's LAST CALL for the Holy Hoisin--we brought in a little bit of extra product to make sure we could make enough of them today--so if you love this sammie as much as we do, today is *the day*.

And if you haven't tried it--don't let it be the one that got away: GF hoisin, chili crunch, cheddary egg, hash brown patty on brioche.Vegan/GF options.

Needing some calm in the storm? We've got you, boo. Stop by for a good meal and great company. Hope to see you oh so soon... xoxo Teeny + Crew

NEW! "FLAMING LIPS" SPICY SYRUP

THIS SPICY CHILE SYRUP IS A TONGUE TINGLER!

Looking for some SWEET HEAT? Try it in a latte, in a mocha, in our c***r or chai-der... find it right under the "Sweet Heat" option in the modifiers. Adult drinkies to follow. SLURRRRP.

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09/26/2026

THE PORTAL OF FALL

Fall is our annual reminder that the process of dying and going dormant can be filled with beauty...
Now is the time to celebrate the harvest of all that the summer warmth brought, but with full knowledge that we’ve already tipped towards darkness again. It’s a gorgeous, weird and kinda kinky season, no?

In the spirit of the harvest and the celebration of abundance, use the code below to get 15% off today thru Monday!

OUR NEW MASALA CHAI... SWOON

NEW! MASALA CHAI
We're now offering Masala Chai, a traditional black-tea based drink with a concentrate from our friends at Dona. Mixed with oat milk and lightly sweetened, it's incredible. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam....

LOCAL APPLE C***R!
From our farmer friends at Mick Klug, local apple c***r. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam or naked as she came.

CHAI-DER
Now this is a personal favorite. A blend of chai concentrate and local apple c***r, it gives you all the flavors of fall *and* a little boost of caffeine. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam.

LAST WEEKEND FOR HOLY HOISIN

I'm gonna miss this gal. THE HOLY HOISIN is just such a solid Sammie. I’m trying to decide if we run her for next BOGO Friday as her final send off. TBD.

HOLY HOISIN: GF hoisin, chili crunch, cheddary egg, hash brown patty on brioche. It is so damn tasty. Vegetarian already cause duh. Vegan/GF options.

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09/25/2026

WHY SAM I AM, IT'S BOGO FRIDAY!

Would you eat them at the Dab?
Would you eat them while you gab?
Would you eat them if you're q***r?
Would you eat them all right here?

GREEN EGGS + VEGAN GREEN are the Buy One Get One deals today!

Lately Felix and I have been hitting the Green Eggs + Ham book hard at bedtime. Real talk, those green eggs in the book look unappealing AF--maybe I'm judgy--but our green eggs at Smack Dab are sure to SATISFY. xoxo Teeny

Green Eggs + Jam, Vegan Green, Coldbrew + Hot Chocolate are our Buy One Get One Specials today. Mix and match any of these to receive the discount, BUT YOU MUST HAVE TWO IN YOUR CART TO QUALIFY!

OUR NEW MASALA CHAI... SWOON

NEW! MASALA CHAI
We're now offering Masala Chai, a traditional black-tea based drink with a concentrate from our friends at Dona. Mixed with oat milk and lightly sweetened, it's incredible. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam....

LOCAL APPLE C***R!
From our farmer friends at Mick Klug, local apple c***r. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam or naked as she came.

CHAI-DER
Now this is a personal favorite. A blend of chai concentrate and local apple c***r, it gives you all the flavors of fall *and* a little boost of caffeine. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam.

LAST WEEKEND FOR HOLY HOISIN

I'm digging THE HOLY HOISIN big time. I know it's old news at this point, but chili crisp is an amazing addition to your kitchen, especially if you're trying to keep things vegan/GF. (My new fave easy dish is air frying tempeh cubes and tossing it in sesame oil and chili crisp.)

HOLY HOISIN: GF hoisin, chili crunch, cheddary egg, hash brown patty on brioche. It is so damn tasty. Vegetarian already cause duh. Vegan/GF options.

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09/20/2026

HOLY HOISIN, IT’S ALMOST OCTOBER??

You only have two more weekends to enjoy the Holy Hoisin…

Somehow we’ve stumbled upon the Fall Equinox and October looms large—you have but ten days to soak up the sweet goodness of the Holy Hoisin...

Hash brown patty, double cheddar egg, chili onion crisp, *generous* hoisin, all on a brioche bun. Already veggie, vegan and GF options.

Slap on those rain boots, snag that slicker and slurp over to us… we’ve got all the goodies just waiting for you!

xoxoxo Teeny

NEW FALL BEVVIES WANT TO BE IN YOUR MOUTH

NEW! MASALA CHAI
We're now offering Masala Chai, a traditional black-tea based drink with a concentrate from our friends at Dona. Mixed with oat milk and lightly sweetened, it's incredible. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam....

LOCAL APPLE C***R!
From our farmer friends at Mick Klug, local apple c***r. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam or naked as she came.

CHAI-DER
Now this is a personal favorite. A blend of chai concentrate and local apple c***r, it gives you all the flavors of fall *and* a little boost of caffeine. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam.

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09/11/2026

TGI (BOGO) FRIDAY

Our GRITS N CREENS is the Buy One Get One food item today!

Teeny's Take: I love this dish because it has major people appeal--you can get it vegan or veggie, or add a meaty protein, and it's gluten free for everybody. (Can't we all just... grit along?) Also, good grits are hard to find up here in these Yankee states, and while ours aren't super traditional, they're damn tasty...

Grits n Greens, Butter Pecan Lattes, Butter Pecan Coldbrews are our Buy One Get One Specials today. Mix and match any of these to receive the discount, BUT YOU MUST HAVE TWO IN YOUR CART TO QUALIFY!

Another gorgeous day to fill our hearts and bellies with goodness. My boy Felix started kindergarten (!!) yesterday, so I'm oh so mindful of how time seems to slip away. May you be able to stop, slow down and be present today with yourself and/or the ones you love.... xoxoxo Teeny

NEW FALL BEVVIES ARE HERE!

NEW! MASALA CHAI
We're now offering Masala Chai, a traditional black-tea based drink with a concentrate from our friends at Dona. Mixed with oat milk and lightly sweetened, it's incredible. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam....

LOCAL APPLE C***R!
From our farmer friends at Mick Klug, local apple c***r. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam or naked as she came.

CHAI-DER
Now this is a personal favorite. A blend of chai concentrate and local apple c***r, it gives you all the flavors of fall *and* a little boost of caffeine. Get it with spiced whipped cream or oat foam.

HOLY HOISIN, SHE'S HERE!

Still delighting taste buds two weeks later.. Our Sept Special Sammie… From our sandwich competition way back in 2023: THE HOLY HOISIN.

GF hoisin, chili crunch, cheddary egg, hash brown patty on brioche. It is so damn tasty. Vegetarian already cause duh. Vegan/GF options.

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09/04/2026

BOGO: SHAKSHUKA SAMMIES!

I don't think there's a sammie I love more than the Shakshuka. It was originally a special that became a permanent addition to the menu due to its popularity. And it's BUY ONE GET ONE TODAY!

Brioche, goat cheese, za'atar egg, hash brown patty, shakshuka spread, roasted garlic, tomato jam. Vegan and GF options.

Lemonades and Arnold Palmers are our BOGO bevvies today.

So go on and get eatin'! xo Teeny

HOLY HOISIN, SHE'S HERE!

Our Sept Special Sammie… From our sandwich competition way back in 2023: THE HOLY HOISIN.

GF hoisin, chili crunch, cheddary egg, hash brown patty on brioche. It is so damn tasty. Vegetarian. Vegan/GF options.

WE ARE OPEN ON LABOR DAY!

Smack Dab is open 8-2 on Monday, Labor Day with full menu, so come to get a full belly! The weather should be gorgeous and you know our team's vibes are always immaculate. Forget going on a trip--opt for a staycation, splurge with brunch and then head for a dip in the lake while you can still enjoy!

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09/02/2026

IT'S WIND UP WEDNESDAY!

Get 20% off all coffee bevvies and retail coffee beans today and every Wednesdays! Discount auto applied, so go hogwild on our website.)

HOLY HOISIN, SHE'S HERE!

YESSSS! This is one of my favorite sandwiches… From our sandwich competition way back in 2023: THE HOLY HOISIN.

GF hoisin, chili crunch, cheddary egg, hash brown patty on brioche. It is so damn tasty. Vegetarian. Vegan/GF options.

PUMPKIN SPICE IS NIIIICE (BUT ICED)

Our IN HOUSE Pumpkin Spice is HERE! So are the biting flies and 100 degree weather--may we recommend it iced. Say NO to Starbucks, say YES to Smack Dab!

And then on... September 15th....

We launch our Fall Drink Menu, including Sweater Weather.
We start glazing with fall flavors on our Apple C***r Donuts.

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08/28/2026

BOGO BOCADILLAS, BABY

We're teetering on September, and you know what that means--a new sandwich is coming! (Y'all remember the Holy Hoisin? She's baaaaaaaack...)

I'm sad to see August's sandwich go--Get In My Boca-Dilla (https://smack-dab.square.site/?location=52Z6182KGEJ44&item=DXE2EPNCMPCPZFBDZLLB3WUS ) , an homage to Spain winning the world cup.

As a send-off, it's our Buy One Get One Deal today! Salsa verde, smoked paprika garlic aioli, manchego cheese, tortilla español (sous vide herbed potatoes cooked into egg), fresh grated tomato on brioche. QUE RICO! Vegan and GF options available.

For drinkies, enjoy a Coconut Matcha.... our coconut cold foam is leaving us as fall-ier flavors arrive.

xoxo Teeny

How the BOGO deal works: if you're ordering online, you MUST add two qualifying items to the cart--otherwise, the BOGO discount will not apply.

PS: don't forget you can now enjoy a Old Bae Bloody or a Mezcal Bloody Maria (along with a bevy of brunch cocktails) with your brunch! NEW FALL DRINKS COMING SOON!

ACT LIKE IT'S FALL, Y'ALL

It's LAST CALL for our Thai Iced Tea this weekend. (I'll miss you, boo.)

Pumpkin Spice begins September 1st.

And then on... September 15th....
We launch our Fall Drink Menu, including Sweater Weather.
We start glazing with fall flavors on our Apple C***r Donuts.

THE FLANNEL IS COMING!

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08/20/2026

GUESS WHO'S BACK, BACK AGAIN?

(BOGO'S back, tell a friend.)

It's Best Sellers, (https://smack-dab.square.site/?location=52Z6182KGEJ44&menu=&item=547 ) Classics (https://smack-dab.square.site/?location=52Z6182KGEJ44&menu=&item=695 ) , Lattes + Lemonades tomorrow for our Buy One, Get One deal!

You may ask yourself: why does this business offer this largely unprofitable deal every Friday? What are they, desperate? In the words of unveiled misogyny: why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free, amiright?

Nope, definitely not right. To get energy to flow in, energy has to flow freely out. Ever heard of tithing? Ever made an offering to the gods? Plus--do you know how sexy it is to engage in all kinds of non-traditional, feminist and animist business practices because you know to your core that your business is mutable, dynamic, resilient, and generous AF? I LOVE GIVING S**T AWAY FOR FREE. I also love charging y'all full price for the same thing every other day. It's about the duality, baby!

It's so damn gratifying to know that we can all revel together in the abundance of what can be. Eating handmade food at half price with a friend, having an extra meal in the fridge, feeling full both tummy-wise and connection-wise... YES! this is the kind of world I want to live in.

So help us continue to build this tasty utopia and swing through!

xoxo Teeny

How the BOGO deal works: if you're ordering online, you MUST add two qualifying items to the cart--otherwise, the BOGO discount will not apply.

PS: don't forget you can now enjoy a Old Bae Bloody or a Mezcal Bloody Maria (along with a bevy of brunch cocktails) with your brunch!

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08/16/2026

I don't know about you, but I've been getting quite enough of an Air + Water show from Mother Nature herself this season. We're about to surpass the national record for tornados, and the rainfall and high winds are destroying trees, basements and any illusions we had about global climate change not being at our literal doorsteps. I'll say it again--f**k bombastic shows of militarism. I don't care about fighter jets and military aircraft. I care about empire stopping its endless crusades. I care about making sure people have affordable places to sleep. (Have you thought about what it must be like to be unhoused especially during a tornado warning?) I care about us having clean drinking water and not draining the Great Lakes for AI data centers.

When will the showmanship stop and the real community work for the goddamn people begin?

I have no clue, frankly, because I just run a restaurant. However, it's a damn fine resto if I do say so myself--and it's run by the loveliest crew who are all genuinely interested in making this world a better place to be.

This morning I mostly wanted to say hi, check in, and let you know that if you're increasingly discombobulated (or you know, rageful) as things fall apart--you're not alone. (Any sense of normalcy I felt went out the window about 13 months ago and seems to have bought a one-way ticket to anywhere else.)

We love you, we've got you, and we've got brunch for little ole weird and fabulous you. Now come get some food in that belly and drink a cold brew looking cute in good company. We can't fuel the revolution on any empty stomach.

And why be a stranger when you can be a Smack Dabber?

Big hugs,
Teeny + The Crew

PS: remember, we got our liquor license! Mimosas, Bloodies, Creole Coffee n more!

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08/14/2026

BOGO FRIDAY: BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!

Did you know that EVERY Friday, we offer a Buy One Get One FREE Deal?

Yup. It's true. Every Friday, we offer *MIX AND MATCH* BOGO deals--meaning you can buy any two of the specials listed that week and receive one free! And y'all, this is real, good food--where are you gonna find a freebie like this anywhere in 2026? (At Smack Dab, apparently, that's where!)

This week, our BOGO items are:
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CAFE DU MONDE CHICORY DRIP (https://smack-dab.square.site/?item=540 )
BUTTER PECAN LATTES (https://smack-dab.square.site/?item=QWZYH5MN2HMJQKTXDDFS3MFW )

It's finally feeling like summer today, so bring your brunch buns over to Smack Dab! Snag a friend, a coworker, a family member, a lover, or a cute stranger and head our way!

How the BOGO deal works: if you're ordering online, you MUST add two qualifying items to the cart--otherwise, the BOGO discount will not apply.

PS: don't forget you can now enjoy a Old Bae Bloody or a Mezcal Bloody Maria (along with a bevy of brunch cocktails) with your brunch!

xoxo Teeny

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08/01/2026

SQUELCHY, SQUISHY SAVINGS

It's gonna be a soggy one, but hey, personally I'll take what I can get in terms of global climate change weather when fires rage and temps reach 112 degrees elsewhere...

Swing through Smack Dab (or get us delivered!)--we've got our new GET IN MY BOCA-DILLA SAMMIE with Spanish roots to honor Spain's triumph at the World Cup.

We've also got Bloody Marys, Rum Thai Iced Tea and Mimosas if you're feeling like cozying up with a cocktail....

Get 15% off with this coupon today through Monday! Stay dry and warm out there. xoxo Teeny

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07/14/2026

RIP WALK IN COOLER 🪦💀

We will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, due to the compressor in our cooler dying in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, we lost a lot of food, but it could always be worse!! We will be back open Thursday with a limited menu if all goes to plan with repairing the walk-in today.

if you’d like to support us this week, please buy a gift card through the link on our website or plan to come in this weekend to help us recoup some of the lost income. Brb gotta go scream into the void…

07/01/2026

Is it just me or does “4th of July” feel like a dirty word these days? We’ve had a hell of a few weeks but we’re making it through! Sorry to skip another Community Dinner, we’re hoping things will calm down in August. ♥️ Stay tuned for the Hot Diggity Dog (our new special dropping Friday) a breakfast sammie take on the iconic Chicago dog. 🌭🌭🌭

06/20/2026

$6500 worth of food given away yesterday for Juneteenth to our Black neighbors… ♥️ $185 donated to . Over 400 people fed… the crew and customers alike were amazing. Thank you all for being a part of our 3rd Annual Liberation Brunch and allowing us to love on our Black community!

06/14/2026

OK BUT WHAT IS THIS WEATHER

I’m sitting here, writing this while wearing a sweatshirt and wrapped in a blanket…. I’m watching the rain pour down and thinking about all the squashed summer Sunday plans. Maybe you actually need a little breathing room and this weather will help you slow down.

To be the silver lining in today’s cloudy forecast, come get a free donut on us while supplies last.

Remember, you can always snag delivery or pick up—or even come in snuggled in your cozies and enjoy our space.

Mark your calendars: our 3rd annual JUNETEENTH LIBERATION BRUNCH is this Friday… everyone is welcome and Black people eat free! May it be a perfectly temperate, sunny-but-not-hot day for us to feed y’all and celebrate Blackness through food.

Xoxo Teeny

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06/10/2026

BLACK PEOPLE EAT FREE at our third annual JUNETEENTH LIBERATION BRUNCH on 6/19!

All self identifying Black people eat free next Friday for Juneteenth. Everyone welcome, but the rest of y’all pay! 🤣 good food is resistance… and damn, white people owe Black folks the world so really, a free meal is the bare minimum!

INFO:
♥️ 8-2 pm on Friday 6/19–last order taken at 1:50
💛 1 meal per person:
- entree OR sandwich + side
- sweet treat
- non-alc beverage
💚 in person only (dine in or to go)
🖤 alcoholic bevs and extra goodies for sale
♥️ portion of proceeds donated
💛 all folks welcome!!