Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Chicago's first Spanish tapas restaurant serving authentic Spanish cuisine. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Interested in catering or private parties?
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is Chicago’s original tapas bar, serving authentic Spanish cuisine since 1985. Our shareable menu features tapas, pintxos (bite-sized tapas) and the classic Valencian rice dish, paella. Pair the meal with craft cocktails, Spanish wine, local beers, and our classic Sangria at our vibrant Lincoln Park location. Join us for Happy Hour specials daily from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the bar, and stop by for

brunch on Saturdays and Sundays! Contact our parties team at [email protected] for more information. Stay up to date on all things Ba-Ba-Reeba! Text CBBR to 70717 and get exciting news, special offers, discounts, and more sent to your phone. [You may receive up to four messages per month. Message and Data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out and HELP for assistance.]

Dream dessert rotation, brought to you by . 😍🍴: Natilla Flan, Truffle Fudge Cake, Basque Cheesecake, Butterscotch Custar...
05/29/2026

Dream dessert rotation, brought to you by . 😍

🍴: Natilla Flan, Truffle Fudge Cake, Basque Cheesecake, Butterscotch Custard, Marcona Almond-Caramel Bar

The sweetest way to celebrate what’s coming next. 🍸💚Thinking about your next milestone? Our Parties and Catering Team is...
05/26/2026

The sweetest way to celebrate what’s coming next. 🍸💚

Thinking about your next milestone? Our Parties and Catering Team is here to help make it special.

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05/21/2026

Not all burgers are created equal. 🔥

Our Brandt Beef Slider brings a Spanish twist to a classic, topped with mahón cheese, crispy ibérico jamón, piquillo peppers, and garlic aioli.

MDW mood board. 🥃☀️🍴Unofficial start to summer calls for good drinks, good food, and a little extra time at the table. W...
05/15/2026

MDW mood board. 🥃☀️🍴

Unofficial start to summer calls for good drinks, good food, and a little extra time at the table. We’re open early on 5/25 starting at 10AM!

05/12/2026

Rustic, refined, and made to stand out.

Our new Basque cheesecake, inspired by the iconic version from San Sebastián, is intentionally light, creamy in the middle, and embraces imperfection as part of its charm. Dig in during your next visit!

05/07/2026

Tapas for the table, time well spent, and a round (or two) of our special pink sangria. 💕

Celebrate Mother’s Day the Ba-Ba-Reeba way this weekend!

📍 Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba: Pink Punch available all month long
📍 Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba: Sangria de la Madre available this weekend only

04/28/2026

Embracing the great outdoors. 🙌☀️

just released their Top 100 Brunch Restaurants for 2026, and we’re thrilled to have made the list! Thanks for brunching...
04/24/2026

just released their Top 100 Brunch Restaurants for 2026, and we’re thrilled to have made the list! Thanks for brunching with us - here’s to many more Ba-Ba brunches to come!

Can’t choose just one? Neither can we. 🍷 Sangria flight: all the flavors, zero regrets.
04/21/2026

Can’t choose just one? Neither can we. 🍷

Sangria flight: all the flavors, zero regrets.

04/17/2026

Spain is calling. 🇪🇸✨

Join us on Thursday, 4/23 for our Eat Spain Drink Spain happy hour at both Ba-Ba-Reebas! Kick off your evening with tapas, sangria, Albariño, and all the Spanish vibes.

Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba: 3:30PM - 5:30PM
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba (available in the bar area only): 4PM - 6PM

04/16/2026

Celebrate your lil’ pintxo in true Spanish style. 🧡

Bring your loved ones and we’ll take care of the tapas, paella, and everything in between. Link in bio to begin planning!

Brand new tapas have entered the chat. 🔥Meet your soon-to-be spring favorites: Brandt Beef Slider, Hokkaido Scallops, La...
04/10/2026

Brand new tapas have entered the chat. 🔥

Meet your soon-to-be spring favorites: Brandt Beef Slider, Hokkaido Scallops, Lamb Brocheta, Pulpo a la Gallega, Gazpacho, Hanger Steak

Empanadas so good we can’t keep a straight face. 🔥 Happy !
04/08/2026

Empanadas so good we can’t keep a straight face. 🔥 Happy !

Our bar 🤝 the happiest place on earth... especially from 4-6 PM.See you at Happy Hour!
03/25/2026

Our bar 🤝 the happiest place on earth... especially from 4-6 PM.

See you at Happy Hour!

Paella, pintxos, and a front-row seat to the process. 🥘Join us on Friday, 4/17 from 12–2PM for our Paella Cooking Demo, ...
03/23/2026

Paella, pintxos, and a front-row seat to the process. 🥘

Join us on Friday, 4/17 from 12–2PM for our Paella Cooking Demo, featuring a hands-on lesson with Executive Chef Eric Jorgensen, a five-course tapas experience, and a closer look at what makes this classic dish so special.

Grab your tickets: https://bit.ly/4brMwrT

03/18/2026

Raising them right. 😉

Get ready for the cutest kiddo on the block in our Lil’ Pintxo Onesie. Shop for them and yourself using the link in bio!

03/12/2026

A few fan favorites that never fail. 🔥

🍴: Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Beef Empanada, Chicken Thigh & Market Vegetable Paella, Patatas Bravas, Sangria (duh!)

A Spanish feast fit for your Irish hangover. ☘️Start or end your St. Patrick’s celebrations with a proper debrief over s...
03/09/2026

A Spanish feast fit for your Irish hangover. ☘️

Start or end your St. Patrick’s celebrations with a proper debrief over sangria and tapas!

The team behind 40 years. Endless gratitude for our Ba-Ba squad, today and every day. 🫶
03/06/2026

The team behind 40 years. Endless gratitude for our Ba-Ba squad, today and every day. 🫶

03/04/2026

Who says Mondays have to be boring?

Join us on 3/16 for an evening of Spanish eats and a flamenco show you won’t forget. Grab your tickets using the link in bio! 🎟️

New merch, who dis? 🔥 Snag your favorites before they're gone using the link in bio!
02/26/2026

New merch, who dis? 🔥 Snag your favorites before they're gone using the link in bio!

02/19/2026

Brunch tapas + a pitchers of sangria = weekend bliss. ☀️

Flamenco shows are SO back. 💃🏽✨On Monday, 3/16 from 6-8PM, pair your passion for paella, tapas, and sangria with the ene...
02/17/2026

Flamenco shows are SO back. 💃🏽✨

On Monday, 3/16 from 6-8PM, pair your passion for paella, tapas, and sangria with the energy of a live flamenco performance! Grab your tickets before they’re gone: https://bit.ly/3OLXiA5

Love in the air, tapas on the table. 💕 Happy Valentine's Day!
02/14/2026

Love in the air, tapas on the table. 💕 Happy Valentine's Day!

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2024 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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