Bitter Pops

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, o

ur 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.

UPDATE: We will be CLOSED until Wednesday, 6/3, until 4:30 PM.
06/02/2026

UPDATE: We will be CLOSED until Wednesday, 6/3, until 4:30 PM.

Newbies & Freshies Craft Beer Market is THIS SUNDAY!!!Tickets are available now! We have 14 Breweries participating and ...
05/26/2026

Newbies & Freshies Craft Beer Market is THIS SUNDAY!!!

Tickets are available now! We have 14 Breweries participating and sharing their NEWEST & FRESHEST Beers! Visit the LinkTree in our bio or bitterPops.com for tickets.

Join the fun this Sunday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM!

Participating Breweries:
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We’re OPEN for lunch today!
05/25/2026

We’re OPEN for lunch today!

RANCH WATERS are BACK!!! 🍹 NEW Blue Hawaiian Ranch WaterBlanco Tequila, Rum, Blue Curacao, Coconut & Pineapple Fruitful ...
05/16/2026

RANCH WATERS are BACK!!! 🍹

NEW Blue Hawaiian Ranch Water
Blanco Tequila, Rum, Blue Curacao, Coconut & Pineapple Fruitful Liqueur, Agave, Fresh Lime, Mineragua Bottle, Brown Sugar Salt Rim, Lime Wheel, Blue Candy Ring

O.G. (Classic, Spicy, Or Smokey) Ranch Water
Blanco Tequila or Mezcal, Fresh Lime, Mineragua Bottle, Tajín Rim, Lime Wheel

Garden Strawberry Ranch Water
Reposado Tequila, Basil Vodka, Cilantro Liqueur, Fresh Lime, Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup, Orange & Angostura Bitters, Mineragua Bottle, Strawberry Sugar Salt Rim, Lime Wheel

Passionfruit Ranch Water
Reposado Tequila, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Orange Bitters, Passion Fruit Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime, Mineragua Bottle, Mango Sugar Salt Rim, Lime Wheel

Paloma Ranch Water
Grapefruit Tequila, Liqueur de Pamplemousse, Malort, Mineragua Bottle, Simple, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Grapefruit bitters, Grapefruit Sugar Salt Rim, Grapefruit Wedge

DARK LORD is on tap!Happy 30 Year Anniversary On Tap Now!- 3 Floyds Dark Lord 2023- 3 Floyds Sundae Thunderstorm 2023 (...
05/08/2026

DARK LORD is on tap!

Happy 30 Year Anniversary

On Tap Now!
- 3 Floyds Dark Lord 2023
- 3 Floyds Sundae Thunderstorm 2023 (the first time this beer has been poured outside of the 3 Floyds Brewery)

On Deck
- 3 Floyds Dark Lord 2024
- 3 Floyds Dark Lord 2025

3Floyds Glassware Giveaway tonight at 5:00 PM! Get yourself some delicious 3Floyds brews and takehome some glassware to ...
05/08/2026

3Floyds Glassware Giveaway tonight at 5:00 PM!

Get yourself some delicious 3Floyds brews and takehome some glassware to celebrate their 30th Anniversary!

Keep your eyes peeled on our draft lines at 5 PM for some special tappings. LORD willing, it shouldn't be too DARK out by then....

We had a blast celebrating our 10th anniversary with you all in April. We indulged in delicious Bitter Pops Anniversary ...
05/07/2026

We had a blast celebrating our 10th anniversary with you all in April. We indulged in delicious Bitter Pops Anniversary Smashburgers and jammed out in the Taproom with some live music. Now, it’s on to May, where the flowers are blooming, Summertime Chi is graciously creeping her way in, and the street fairs and markets start again! 

This May, we turn the amp ALL THE WAY UP!

We’re celebrating 30 years of 3 Floyds Brewing—three decades of loud, unapologetic, “not normal” beer. Founded in 1996, Nick Floyd fired up the kettles in Hammond, Indiana, and never looked back. What followed? A full-throttle assault on boring beer—giving the world cult classics like Alpha King, Dreadnought, Gumballhead, and the legendary craft beer celebration, known as Dark Lord Day.

Thirty years later, and the hits still keep on coming with new ideas and mouthwatering brews. All month long, we’re pouring a tight lineup of 3 Floyds for $7 on draft—consider it your backstage pass to some of the loudest beers in the game.

3 Floyds Kimchi Aioli Cheese Curd Smashburger

We are going to pay homage to 3 Floyds’ brew pub this month, which back in the day featured delicious beer-battered, kimchi cheese curds! What better way to honor that dish, than to recreate this masterpiece and serve it on a Pop’s Smashburger?!

The 3 Floyds Kimchi Aioli Cheese Curd Smashburger starts off with our famous toasted potato buns.  We then place two all-beef smash patties, pickled onions, fried mozzarella cheese curds, and smother this goodness with our house-made kimchi aioli! This explosion of flavor pairs perfectly with any 3 Floyds draft option available all month long! 

Keep your calendar open on May 8th as we kick off our 3 Floyds’ celebration with Dark Lord on draft and a 3 Floyds glassware giveaway!  The party in May continues on the 16th with Dark Lord Day in Munster, AND on the 16th & 17th, the Lincoln Ave Art & Craft Fair right in our front yard. 

Thirty years of 3Floyds | One month at Bitter Pops

It’s not normal!

On Tap Now! Welcome to Bitter Pops 🍻Hill Farmstead Brewery is widely considered one of the most respected breweries in ...
05/06/2026

On Tap Now! Welcome to Bitter Pops 🍻

Hill Farmstead Brewery is widely considered one of the most respected breweries in the world, founded in 2010 by Shaun Hill on his family’s ancestral farmland in rural Vermont.

These kegs are extremely rare and will go quickly! Make sure to swing by and grab a Kimchi Aioli Cheese Curd Smashburger and enjoy some of the best craft beer in the country!

Anchorage has dropped!We've got all new Anchorage brews available in the Retail Shoppe. We don't see Anchorage around th...
05/05/2026

Anchorage has dropped!

We've got all new Anchorage brews available in the Retail Shoppe. We don't see Anchorage around these parts too often, so we're very excited to see them in the Shoppe!

Join us for Derby Day! 🏇🏆
05/02/2026

Join us for Derby Day! 🏇🏆

Join us and our friends from in our Taproom tomorrow from 11:30 AM - 1 PM for a pint of “Story!”Noon Whistle will be in...
05/01/2026

Join us and our friends from in our Taproom tomorrow from 11:30 AM - 1 PM for a pint of “Story!”

Noon Whistle will be in the Taproom with some gifts and swag to give away!

Story will be featured all month long on draft and in the Burger and Beer special. Story is a 6% Hazy IPA.

Over the years, we have made it a priority to be involved in supporting cancer initiatives. Cancer has affected all of us in one way or another, and during May, we take a moment to remember those we have lost, those who continue to fight, and those who have won their battle.

May 2nd (5-2 Day) is our day of remembrance, and to honor the memories of our friends and family members, we have collaborated with Noon Whistle on “Story.”

“Story,” a Northeast IPA, is a rebrew of a collaboration with Noon Whistle we did back in 2019 called “Story Of My Life.” As with that collaboration, we are committed to donating $1 from every pint of “Story” enjoyed to Outrun The Sun, a non-profit organization whose quest is to find a cure for melanoma.

Outrun The Sun’s Mission:
(OTS) is dedicated to building awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers, educating communities about preventive measures that reduce melanoma’s incidence rate, and raising funds for melanoma research, leading to effective treatments and a cure.
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Congratulations to John on winning our E-bike Giveaway. We hope you enjoy your sweet new ride!Regarding the disqualified...
04/25/2026

Congratulations to John on winning our E-bike Giveaway. We hope you enjoy your sweet new ride!

Regarding the disqualified previous winner, we would like to thank those of you who brought the issue to our attention. This allowed us to act quickly and make things right.

Biking season is back! Time to hop on and hit the road!

J.SINN is in the Taproom tonight! Come continue Bitter Pops 10-Year Anniversary celebration with music, dancing, and goo...
04/17/2026

J.SINN is in the Taproom tonight!

Come continue Bitter Pops 10-Year Anniversary celebration with music, dancing, and good vibes! The party starts at 7 PM!

The Anniversary Fun continues!All day today, in celebration of our 10 Year anniversary, grab an Anniversary Smashburger ...
04/16/2026

The Anniversary Fun continues!

All day today, in celebration of our 10 Year anniversary, grab an Anniversary Smashburger for only $10!

10 Years of Bitter Pops!THANK YOU! to our Guests, Family, and Friends for your support throughout the years! What starte...
04/15/2026

10 Years of Bitter Pops!

THANK YOU! to our Guests, Family, and Friends for your support throughout the years! What started as The Original Beer Shoppe in 2016 has become Lakeview’s hub for Beer, Coffee, Cocktails, Smashburgers, and so much more! You’ve made Bitter Pops the community place it is today, where everyone is welcome, and smiles are commonplace.

To our Crew, past and present, thank you for all of your passion, hustle, and service. None of this happens without you!

Here’s to the 10 years of memories we’ve made so far, and the many, many more still to come.

Cheers!

Can you spot Brad in this photo? You CAN spot him tonight in the Taproom at 5PM jamming out and celebrating 10 YEARS OF ...
04/15/2026

Can you spot Brad in this photo?

You CAN spot him tonight in the Taproom at 5PM jamming out and celebrating 10 YEARS OF BITTER POPS!!!

The Good Time Saloon is here with special guests!

NEW Beer!!How about a little old school with some new school brews!Lagunitas Hop Stoopid, Parish Ghost In the Machine, ...
04/14/2026

NEW Beer!!

How about a little old school with some new school brews!

Lagunitas Hop Stoopid, Parish Ghost In the Machine, and Actias Prime!!!

Available now!

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT: Win this EBike!!!!We have partnered up with our friends at Yerba Madre and we're giving away an EBike...
04/08/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT: Win this EBike!!!!

We have partnered up with our friends at Yerba Madre and we're giving away an EBike in honor of Earth Day this month!

How to enter (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY):

Must be 21 to enter

- Follow us
- Like this post
- Comment with where you'll ride your NEW EBike to first
- Tag friends in separate comments. Each additional friend you tag = additional entry

This giveaway starts Today, 4/8/2026, and runs through Earth Day 4/22/2026 at 11:59 PM CST. The Winner will be chosen at random, announced on 4/23/2026, and notified through email or DM. The prize must be picked up at Bitter Pops, located at 3357 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL, 60657.

(U.S. residents only. This giveaway is not endorsed, sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram.)

Good Luck!

The Championship Round! It all comes down to this: Alpha King VS Lincoln Highway! They battle, your taste buds win! Voti...
04/07/2026

The Championship Round!

It all comes down to this: Alpha King VS Lincoln Highway! They battle, your taste buds win!

Voting is live now in the Taproom!

Tea Lemonades are back! 🍋
04/04/2026

Tea Lemonades are back! 🍋

Bitter Pops Anniversary Smashburger is back!April is our Anniversary Month and we're celebrating 10 Years! This mouthwat...
04/01/2026

Bitter Pops Anniversary Smashburger is back!

April is our Anniversary Month and we're celebrating 10 Years!

This mouthwatering masterpiece features two smashed burger patties, caramelized onions, crispy Boar’s Head bacon, and our signature Courage Lager beer cheese. This burger is bold, it’s comforting, and it’s built to celebrate 10 years the right way. The Anniversary Smashburger is available EVERY DAY in April.

The Anniversary Smashburger is available all month long!

Cubs Home Opener is today at 1:20! Today, Saturday, & Sunday you can get a Pop's Smashburgers, Any Courage Shandy or Cou...
03/26/2026

Cubs Home Opener is today at 1:20!

Today, Saturday, & Sunday you can get a Pop's Smashburgers, Any Courage Shandy or Courage Lager, and Fries for ONLY $15!!

The game starts at 1:20 PM and the special runs during the game each day this weekend!

Go Cubs Go!

The Bitter Pops Bracket Challenge is back, and this year, you can try your luck at the Men’s and Women’s brackets!The wi...
03/18/2026

The Bitter Pops Bracket Challenge is back, and this year, you can try your luck at the Men’s and Women’s brackets!

The winner from each bracket will take home a Bitter Pops Growler & $50 Gift Card. Sign up through our Linktree in our Bio.

🏀Let The Madness Begin!🏀Bitter Madness - Pale Ales begins today! All four beers of our Week 1 first round are tapped and...
03/17/2026

🏀Let The Madness Begin!🏀

Bitter Madness - Pale Ales begins today! All four beers of our Week 1 first round are tapped and ready to go! Vote for your favorite to move on to the next round.

Week 1 Matchup:
Three Floyd's Alpha King vs Hopewell Ride or Die
Revolution Fist City vs Maplewood Charlatan

Bitter Madness Flights are $14 (save $2) and will go fast! Make sure you swing in and place your vote in the Taproom today.

Full brackets can still be filled out this week!

Corned Beef Sandwich available now!Made with a healthy helping of house-prepared corned beef, Swiss cheese, a swipe of ...
03/13/2026

Corned Beef Sandwich available now!

Made with a healthy helping of house-prepared corned beef, Swiss cheese, a swipe of yellow mustard ,and served on toasted Rye Bread. Served with house-made pickles on the side.

The Corned Beef Sandwich is available now, through St. Patrick's Day.

Happy Friday!

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

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