Opening hours
Closed · opens 8:30 AM
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 8:18 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (773) 489-0690 to confirm.
Location & directions
1470 North Milwaukee AvenueChicago, IL 60622
About The Bongo Room
Looking for a restaurant in Chicago? The Bongo Room is at 1470 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Bongo Room is open 7 days a week, usually 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Available service options are dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (773) 489-0690.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 1470 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
- Phone
- (773) 489-0690
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Bongo Room’s weekday schedule with 127 other restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:30 AM, earlier than 76% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 37.5 hours a week, 22 hours fewer than the local median of 59. 83% of restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and The Bongo Room is one of them.
Compared with 127 other restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Illinois
Based on 197 menus with 13,160 priced items from restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.50.
We don’t have The Bongo Room’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 17% | $10.25 |
| French Fries | 17% | $5.00 |
| Onion Rings | 16% | $5.99 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $11.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $7.75 |
| Fries | 13% | $4.16 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $9.00 |
| Coffee | 11% | $3.35 |
Calculated from 197 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Bongo Room there are 174 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 371 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (67), Cafes & Coffee (54), Bakeries & Desserts (30), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (28).
Competition is strong: 34 other restaurants are within a mile and 221 within three miles. The closest is The Wormhole Coffee, < 0.1 mi away.
114 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Vegetarian & VeganSweetgreen< 0.1 mi
- KoreanSeoul Spice Korean Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiEn Hakkore< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsSwig< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsJeni's Splendid Ice Creams< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Bongo Room's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Monday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is The Bongo Room open on Sunday?
Yes, The Bongo Room is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is The Bongo Room located?
The Bongo Room is located at 1470 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622.
What is the phone number of The Bongo Room?
You can call The Bongo Room at (773) 489-0690.
Does The Bongo Room offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Bongo Room. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Bongo Room open late?
No, The Bongo Room usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Bongo Room?
There are 371 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Bongo Room. Nearby options include Sweetgreen (< 0.1 mi), Seoul Spice Korean Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), and En Hakkore (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near The Bongo Room?
34 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is The Wormhole Coffee, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 197 menus with 13,160 priced items from restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.50.
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