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Discovering Chicago: Gay and Cheap Edition

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Hello! I just moved to Chicago in August and im going to update this periodically with my fave spots as I slowly explore the city
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Food

Restaurants : mind you im poor so these will all be affordable places !!
 
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My fave spot for late night burgers (Also they have Koolaid?? How sick is that )
The Hat Chicago
 
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Bro the burritos here are heavenly. Nothing more to say chefs kiss
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Queer Hangout Spots

 
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Fave spot in Boystown to party with queer women of color !! Come hear when youre ready to DANCE they have a ton of cool themed nights and its always a blast.
Scarlet Bar
 
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Super good Boba here + u can take cute pics in the (gender neural!) bathrooms ! Chill place to study and they have weekly artsy hangout nights. Warning: strong incense/tea smells if youre sensory sensitive it may not be the best <3
Eli Tea Bar
 
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SO MANY COOL LESBIAN EVENTS I always have great chats with people here, and they have a few free tickets for bipoc and trans folks for their events if you get them early :3
GARDEN OF (@gardenof.collective)
 
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I saw Rio Romeo here and it was awesome! The tickets for the show were cheap but watch out for the drink prices 💀
Chop Shop