Tony D'Antonio
We went on a Tuesday night. Both bartenders were very friendly, knew their cocktails, and made one special that hit the spot! There was a group having a good/loud time in the bar area, so we retreated to the cozy/comfortable lounge, and the server there was super nice/fun!
David W
The drink I had was excellent! The flavors blended together perfectly. The service was absolutely terrible for a place of this caliber. Waited over 15 minutes for a server to come over, ordered drinks and was advised that they were doing last call in 15 minutes at 11:30 (posted closing time was 1am). Server asked us if we wanted to close or run a tab. We left it open, another woman brought it back closed out at 1130 and told us it was too late to order anything else. The 2nd server was also missing a front tooth and seemed to be high on drugs or something. Questionable at best
CarefullyPlated
The Broken Shaker is a vibe. It's adorable and nothing else really matters. But I'll go on anyway, the music is nice, and the food and drinks are decent. The Broken Shaker is a tiki bar themed bar inside thr now Freehand Hotel, formerly Tokyo Hotel. The name of the drinks are fun and a conversation in themselves. Food was pretty good. I ordered chardonnay with tomato soup and grilled cheese.
Illiana Falkenstern
The ambiance here is like “your grandpa’s basement” meets “hipster paradise.” Interesting music. The staff are very laid back and nice. I am holding back one star (really more like half a star) because I felt like the price was a little bit high for the teeny tiny coupe glass of (delicious) cocktail I received. I am saying this in comparison to neighboring venues. However, it won’t stop me from returning. It’s just not a place I’d come for more than 1-2 drinks.
Tony Fuentes
Has to be the warmest and coziest vibe I've been to in a long while. They don't just have bartenders, they have mixologist! Excellent drinks. They use real lemons and egg whites for their whiskey sours. The old fashioned was also perfection. Menu is simple and the food is exceptional for what some would consider "bar food". We had the wings, flatbread pizza, sliders and fries. Staff are all warm and welcoming and the music was spot on. But the ambiance is the real reason to go here if you want a chill, romantic and cozy environment. Just go check it out.
Kai DeBus
A hip, eclectic cafe! Broken Shaker is one of the most uniquely decorated spaces I’ve come across here in Chicago. There’s lots of nooks and crannies to find to comfortably read, chat, or get some work done. The exterior is pretty nondescript so I almost missed it. Glad I didn’t!
Faith
Awesome drinks and really relaxing, chill vibe. They have some good food too. Cheese curds were delicious. This place is my new fav!
Kenneth
A Speakeasy with major vibes. The entrance brought us through a hotel and at the back of the building was the opening to this huge lounge, perfectly dim lighting and split leveled in the back of this room you enter the bar area, where it’s lit up with candles, is cozy and has a unique style that is so interesting. Our server Caesar was so polite and served us drinks lit on fire. If your looking for something very very different in style, classy, and even a bit secretive this is that.
Tammy Owins
Enjoyed the bar and friendly service, had a few local beers my friend enjoyed cocktails. The lounge is a good place for a clandestine meeting, dark amber lighting. Accessible rest-area, stairs leading to bar.
Jeff Kirk
Love this place! More for espresso, I feel…. Inside the lobby of the FREEHAND. Very large space to eat drink and socialize. Friendly staff. Got a cortado and egg sandwich - and very impressed by the sandwich actually
Adriana Niva Schlosberg SG
Great experience. This bar was exactly what my group was looking for. Low light, good music that's not so loud you can't talk, nice atmosphere with comfortable couches big enough for larger groups. The service was excellent and friendly and everyone liked their drinks. I'd definitely go here again.
Kizzy Min
Such a cute bar and lounge. Sabrina was so very kind and made us a drink we had never heard of before. Absolutely nailed the flavors we like and we have a new favorite cocktail. She was so friendly and fun to chat with. Thanks :)
Ryan Merkley
This an excellent spot to drop in for a well-made cocktail. Friendly and knowledgeable bar staff made us tasty modern cocktails and a few classics. Gorgeous room, and a small streetside patio.
GrilledWaffle
Cozy bar with delicious drinks and food as well as pastries, All of the employee's were nice, respectful, and patient! A great place to hang around. The food in the images are the 3 mini burger sliders and the beverage is the non_alcoholic chemical X beverage.
Petia O'Neil
Ambiance is perfect for a cozy quiet drink, or a romantic cocktail. A great escape from busy Michigan avenue. The service was great, and servers extremely attentive but not disturbing conversation or pushing extra orders.
Cleopatra Saira
The staff here was amazing!
I had a difficult experience with another customer and literally the whole staff tried to make it better. If you are a woman on your own, just know that the staff at the bar will make an effort to protect you and ensure your comfort. Huge shoutout to Melissa, Roger and Cesár for the top tier customer service!! I would recommend this bar to anyone in Chicago for the first time!
Effy Liu
Can’t describe how much I love this space from day time coffee to night time mocktail. My fav lil hangout spot in the city ❤️ def recommend for a date night!
Rich Ireland
This pretentious hipster bar is a bit of a gem. Good cocktails often with obscure ingredients in pretentious hipster fashion. If wine varietals that are grown on one hillside in Spain and strange bitters and tinctures are your thing, this is your place. - though tonight i was in earshot of a drunken, post millennial (gen x?) driveling all kinds of hyper progressive bull and I actually heard him call Seattle a terribly racist city. Hmmm??? Oh well. What this old fart has to go through to get a decent cocktail.
Kevin Stolarski
Had a bit of a hard time finding this place but once I found it I thoroughly enjoyed it. The bartender was really nice and the drinks were fantastic. Will be going back!
Crystal Younger Peterson-White
As a hotel concierge I'm very disappointed in this place . I would never send any of my guest to this establishment. This place was over price and the waitress was a moron and idiot. She kept flirting with the male customer and pretty much ignored the women. I remember her saying something to the gentlemen customer... what you don't like me ,is that why you went to the bar to order a drink. I don't know if I will ever return to this place.
Terrance Nixon
This is one of my favorite hidden gems in the city! If you catch them on the right night you can have better tiki drinks than you could ever find a three dots in a dash.
Ameer Malik
Amazing food that will blow your mind with flavor. The drinks are creative and spectacular. Not to mention the prime location in the heart of Chicago. If I could come here everyday, I would!
Melissa Marie
The cocktails were good, but the noise of the adjoining coffee shop and constant steam of hotel guests made it feel like a boutique hotel lobby. I'll give it another try, and ask to be seated on the other side. The hostess shouldn't seat anybody on the side that connects with the coffee shop.
Jody McGill
Loved it! Stayed at the hotel/hostel for one night. But the best spot was this funky little spot. Would recommend stopping in. Only downside was at 4pm all the tables had reserved signs on them?! Not a single table filled.
Denise Hurlburt
Love the dark, cave like feel, the great service and the EXCELLENT cocktails!!! Time and again, they create unique, well balanced cocktails that are on par with those that love a great cocktail. My go to place in Chicago and I've lived here my entire life!
Johan Evers
Brilliant in every single way ! Great service, kick ass drinks, beautiful design. Definitely returning.
Chris Malinowski
Great service and drinks, friendly staff and awesome atmosphere! Will be back !
Michael Vise
Best burger I have had in a long time. Try the punch.
James Prince Pound Sign
Such a great place! Bartenders were fun, drinks were more fun. Will definitely be back!
Janice McQueen Ward
Great drinks, eclectic atmosphere but mediocre food.
Justin W. Cochren
This place never ceases to amaze. From food to cocktails to hospitality, these folks always keep it 100. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!!!
Karen Bedolla
Spent New Year's Eve there, the vibes and music were amazing! The drinks were good and the tacos were amazing specially their pastor ones!
Alexander Trifecta
Love their open mic series hosted by Jedd. Coming back every month for a supportive atmosphere
Jenna Rice Thomas
A very cool relaxed vibe with excellent service and outrageously wonderful cocktails �!
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