Same Same
North Side, Chicago
Bar in Chicago, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Same Same works for an easy Roscoe Village dinner or low-pressure date, especially if convenience matters more than a heavily documented chef, cuisine, or awards story. If outdoor seating, a specific food style, or a stronger celebration signal is central to the night, compare it with clearer-format Chicago options before booking.
About Same Same
Same Same is a Chicago dinner option with evening hours on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, it is closed on Tuesday. Consider it when the goal is a casual dinner in Chicago, not when the night depends on a documented award history, published cuisine brief, or specific special format.
The recommendation is narrow but useful: choose this for a relaxed evening where the plan does not hinge on a specific cuisine promise. Go in with a flexible brief rather than expecting a heavily researched destination meal built around signature dishes, chef pedigree, price, seating, or outdoor setup. For diners comparing across the city, our full Chicago restaurants guide is the better starting point if the brief is occasion dining with more detail to compare.
Good for a simple date, weaker for diners who need proof points
Same Same makes the clearest sense for people who want a casual Chicago dinner window and do not need a long checklist of accolades before going. With no clear price tier, cuisine label, awards, or seating detail to work from, it is harder to judge value in advance than a place with a clearer format. That does not make it a bad choice; it just makes it a lower-information choice. For a celebration where the food has to carry the night, compare it against options with a more defined identity before committing.
The outdoor-space angle needs caution. If patio or terrace seating is central to the plan, do not assume it will be available. Treat any outdoor request as something to confirm when arranging the meal, especially for a date where the setting matters as much as the food. If the backup plan is drinks rather than dinner, scan our full Chicago bars guide; for a stay in Chicago, use our full Chicago hotels guide.
Who should book it, who should cross-shop
Book Same Same if the priority is an unfussy Chicago dinner with casual dress and evening hours most nights of the week. Cross-shop if the night needs a clear cuisine brief, a known beverage angle, breakfast or daytime service, coffee-first pacing, or a more explicit special-occasion hook. Other names to compare include Volo Wine Bar, Basant Modern Indian Restaurant, Bakin' & Eggs: A Lovely Idea, Hexe Coffee Co. and Apero Chicago, depending on what kind of plan you are building.
For broader planning, use our full Chicago experiences guide when the meal is only one piece of the night.
Planning details
- Location
- 2022 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
- Website
- samesamechicago.com
- Phone
- +1 773 697 8688
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Same Same reads like a neighborhood bar rather than a destination cocktail room. It occupies a narrow, ground-floor commercial footprint in Roscoe Village, and a counter literally anchors the space—materials and proportions that feel worn-in rather than over-designed give it a lived-in, comfortable character. The piece emphasizes local rhythms: people come back regularly instead of making a special trip, and the surrounding two-flats and greystones lend the room a pre–craft-era solidity. The result is a classic, cozy spot that plays to residents and regulars more than tourists or award-seeking crowds.
Best For
Same Same is best for locals and anyone looking for a low-fuss neighborhood stop. The write-up positions it as the kind of place that draws from a two-mile radius—regulars dropping in after work, solo visitors grabbing a drink at the counter, and small groups who live nearby. It isn’t pitched as a reservation-driven or destination cocktail destination; instead it suits repeat visits and routine outings. If you want a bar that feels like part of the street and the block rather than a special-occasion appointment, this is the sort of room you seek.
Ordering Tips
Treat Same Same like a neighborhood living room: take a seat at the counter to experience how the room is anchored and to interact with bartenders. The profile stresses walkable, residential rhythms rather than reservation-heavy service, so plan for drop-in behavior typical of a local bar. Because the description highlights materials and a worn-in, lived-in container, expect straightforward, bartender-led service and an atmosphere centered on regulars and conversation rather than theatrical presentation.
Venue details
Ambiance
Funky, casual atmosphere with a come-as-you-are vibe that emphasizes good drinks and good people over pretension.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Same Same is not the right fit
Choose Volo Wine Bar if the night needs wine and outdoor-leaning ambiance. Choose Basant Modern Indian Restaurant if the group wants a more defined dinner brief. For a lighter or earlier plan, Bakin' & Eggs: A Lovely Idea and Hexe Coffee Co. are better matched than a dinner reservation.
Bar context
How Same Same compares in Chicago
Same Same is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set when the plan is a simple dinner in Roscoe Village. Volo Wine Bar is a better fit when the bottle list and patio-style mood are the reason for going out, while Basant Modern Indian Restaurant gives diners a clearer cuisine direction for a planned dinner.
For daytime or casual pacing, Bakin' & Eggs: A Lovely Idea and Hexe Coffee Co. are more logical cross-shops than Same Same. Pick Bakin' & Eggs for a breakfast or brunch-leaning plan, Hexe when coffee is the anchor rather than dinner.
Apero Chicago is the better comparison for a drink-forward evening. Same Same is the practical choice when the goal is dinner without much production; Apero Chicago and Volo Wine Bar make more sense when ambiance and drinks are doing more of the work.
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Compare Same Same
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Same Same | Chicago | No published awards |
| Volo Wine Bar | Chicago | No published awards |
| Basant Modern Indian Restaurant | Chicago | No published awards |
| Bakin' & Eggs: A Lovely Idea | Chicago | No published awards |
| Hexe Coffee Co. | Chicago | No published awards |
| Apero Chicago | Chicago | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Same Same have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not something to assume. If patio seating is a dealbreaker, check before going.
What's the crowd like at Same Same?
The crowd is not clearly defined. Same Same is in Chicago, has casual dress, is open 5–9 PM Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed.
Is Same Same open late?
No. Same Same is open 5–9 PM Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, it is closed Tuesday.
Is Same Same good for a date?
It can suit a low-pressure dinner if casual dress and a 5–9 PM evening window fit the plan. It is less useful if you need specifics on cuisine, price, seating, awards, or a particular dining format before going.
