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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Chicago Reviews
This was my first time here and it did not disappoint! I
This was my first time here and it did not disappoint! I loved the small plates and the empanadas were so delicious! The service was fast and friendly and the seating accommodated our party of 5. The atmosphere was warm and friendly.
Was looking for a last-minute bite and we stopped by this
Was looking for a last-minute bite and we stopped by this cute and cozy spot. We were seated fairly quickly, but we only had 2 people in our party. Despite it being rather early, this spot was PACKED so I had high hopes! This place did not disappoint
Food and ambience are excellent, service is fantastic and
Food and ambience are excellent, service is fantastic and honestly, could not be better! Removing two stars for the front desk people. There are two ladies that work there in the evenings who look very similar, but one is very kind and intelligent an
Honestly, this will forever remain one of my favorite
Honestly, this will forever remain one of my favorite restaurants in the city. It is always consistently good, the service is always quick. It's genuinely always crowded and the sangria is the best in the city. Like this sangria could change a p
Café Ba Ba Reeba is one of those Chicago classics that
Café Ba Ba Reeba is one of those Chicago classics that never disappoints. We ordered the paella, and it was so good we couldn't stop eating -- not a single bite made it home (burp!). Our server was fantastic, full of personality, and gave us th
Wow! This place just keeps going and going.
This is a large restaurant and has lots of different rooms with seating. The service was great! Our server stopped in here and there once we finished our plates to see if we needed anything else. Different food runners go around clearing plates and b
We had booked Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba for lunch on a Saturday
We had booked Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant also has a brunch menu for the weekends. We were pleasantly surprised to see how big the space was, and it was beautifully decorated. Service was very good, and food w
Beautiful place! Deceptively large and so lovely.
It was an excellent place to meet up with some friends. We started with the sangria flight to share which was so fun to try and all so good. Next we got the bacon wrapped figs, the carpaccio, the patatas bravas, the beef empanadas, and the artichoke
Love this place!
Our server Ari was awesome, and her recommendation of the hanger steak was spot on. Had the peach sangria which was also really good. Great food and great service!
Delicious tapas, lively atmosphere and attentive servers.
Especially loved the piquillo peppers stuffed with smoky chorizo, the chorizo wrapped dates and the tenderloin with blue cheese.
A Chicago legend, anyone who has even the slightest taste
A Chicago legend, anyone who has even the slightest taste for Spanish tapas must make this a stop when in the area. We were fortunate enough to come in just as they opened on a Saturday morning without a reservation and had no problem grabbing a seat
Food was outstanding.
Everything came out quickly and hot. My real qualm is with the "waitlist". We arrived at 5pm thinking we could get on the list for a table and get a drink at the bar, there was not a single seat at the bar and after checking back with the
My favorite place for tapas in Chicago.
Great service, great food, great location. This place has it all.
I have heard about this place since college, but I never
I have heard about this place since college, but I never stopped in until recently. The inside is huge, which I did not expect from the street view. The service was great. They were very attentive and came to check on us frequently. For the food
happy hour here is so interesting.
.. all the bar seating is first come, first serve but you have to sit yourself. definitely worth it though - the prices are pretty good and the food is also yum. highly recommend the bacon-wrapped dates and their sangria. the steak egg biscuit benedi
I love this restaurant!! A place that I keep coming back to.
Great for intimate dinners, large groups, birthday parties, I've dined here for it all! Love their shishito peppers and patatas bravas. Service is always great too!
Sometimes ya just hit a place that spins you like a
Sometimes ya just hit a place that spins you like a top! Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba was this, plus more. Sure I've had terrific Spanish meals in Spain. And sure I've had wonderful Spanish meals in the USA. But Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba was this cozy comfort
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Might be my favorite restaurant in town.
Every single time I come here the food is outstanding. This time I came for happy hour, and have to say that my experience was phenomenal. The service is fantastic and the vibes inside are great. If you are looking for authentic spanish food, this is
Such a great spot for dinner & drinks! The vibe is moody
Such a great spot for dinner & drinks! The vibe is moody and perfect for a date night (; highly recommend the sangria!! Our server Chloe was so helpful in explaining the menu and giving recommendations
excellent food and service.
Attending my nephew's engagement party and had a blast. Kudos to you!
I'll start off by saying that being a tapas bar, the bill
I'll start off by saying that being a tapas bar, the bill can definitely add up quickly (especially if you come hungry). With that in mind, I did find all of the food that we had to be so tasty and such an amazing combination of different flavor
Everyone should visit this place when in Chicago.
Great atmosphere and amazing food. Definitely options available for vegetarians. It's busy but worth the wait. Make a reservation and enjoy.
This place is larger than it appears and yet each room
This place is larger than it appears and yet each room feels cozy and moody. Refreshing cocktails and small plates perfect for sharing
I have been a customer for years , went back recently for a
I have been a customer for years , went back recently for a belated birthday dinner for myself, and it was absolutely delicious. The mango sangria that was on special that night and it was perfect, everything was spectacular, and the same trendy vibe
The tortilla de patatas or as they call it (tortilla
The tortilla de patatas or as they call it (tortilla española) was very dry. This dish is not meant to be like this. Any tortilla de patatas you have in Spain, and in Barcelona (where I lived for a year) will be more moist. Additionally, the paella
The food is good and they have great service - I bring
The food is good and they have great service - I bring people here every time I have visitors in town!!
Tapas and Sangria
It is a fantastic spot for tapas and excellent food. The sangria was seasonal and fresh. We were three people and had 3 tapas and two main courses that we shared, and that was more than enough food. Leave space for dessert!
Great spot for dinner in Chicago.
Great atmosphere. Food was good - we ordered sharable tapas. Good value for the meal as prices were very reasonable. Staff was friendly and considerate. Would recommend.
Super happy hour
Excellent happy hour. Offered daily 4-6p with a good selection of tapas from the full menu and select drinks. The tapas were delicious - meatballs and patatas bravas were among the favorites. Red sangria was the perfect drink to go along with the
Pleasantly surprised 🙀
The vibrant atmosphere and authentic Spanish tapas menu made for a truly memorable dining experience. The service was attentive, and the staff provided helpful recommendations as we navigated the diverse menu. We sampled a variety of small plates, f
It was Okay...
Expected more...the flavors were okay. Left hungry as even when not ordering from the Tapas menu, the portions were small. The servers bringing the food were rude and confused orders between tables. Our waiter Nick was great. Would not visit again if
Busy place! Tasty, though not quite authentic
Came at 4 pm on a Sunday and it was packed. Waitstaff were very friendly. Bread had to be ordered separately. Croquetas were good, the alioli for them was excellent. Seafood Paella was very good, would have liked more tapas options.
Great happy hour.
Great brunch. Good food. Spanish tapas. The happy hour is one of the best in Chicago. 7 days a week. Good sangria. Try the garlic potatoes. Top seller.
when your craving for spanish dishes
I had an amazing dinner at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba in Chicago! The tapas were delicious and perfectly paired with their signature sangria. The atmosphere was lively and cozy, making it a great spot for a night out. Service was friendly and attentive. Defini
Great Tapas, not so great Paella
Good - - All Tapas were well prepared. - Could find reservation the same day - We tried potato bravas, shishito peppers, stuffed mushrooms, garlic shrimp and few others. - Don't miss out on the chocolate cake, was the highlight of the dinner.
Good Spanish restaurant
I went to the restaurant twice, the first time was kind a quickly visit, I really liked the food but they gave us the opportunity to eat only for an hour because they had another reservation, everything was very fast but we enjoyed it a lot, we cam
Came here for dinner.
We shared many things. We had the potato tortilla which was good. We also had patatas bravas which honestly could have been more crispy and hot. The chicken empanada was very good and so were the ham croquettes. We also ordered the hangar steak and w
I was here this past weekend with my fiancé as we wanted
I was here this past weekend with my fiancé as we wanted to try it since he heard such good things about it from a coworker. We ordered an assortment of dishes (as you're meant to do since it is tapas) and unfortunately nothing stood out. I love try
I can't even give enough accolades to Santiago and the
I can't even give enough accolades to Santiago and the whole team at Baba! Everything was delicious and the service was perfect! We were so happy and we had a best night ever! I can only thank you one million times! Please, take the time to exper
Top notch, tapas restaurant!
This outstanding Spanish tapas restaurant has not skipped the beat over 30 years. The tapas were outstanding. We have the paella mixtas which fantastic and with very generous portions. The service was very attentive. Restaurant still has a great vibe
I have two absolute favorite tapas places is this is one of
I have two absolute favorite tapas places is this is one of them. The food never disappoints, the staff is always accommodating and vibe is impecable. Also awesome to be able to get Lettuce Entertain you perks while dining.
Needed to post this more as a PSA than anything else.
Do not dine here. Two shocking things happened when I had a birthday meal with a friend last week. First, they accidentally delivered two deviled eggs when I only ordered one. Not a big deal - looked to flag down my waiter to let them know but befor
Wow, what a find! The prices are unbeatable.
We tried the tomato goat cheese dip (out of this world), chicken skewers (pretty standard fare), and the patatas bravas (fantastic). We also shared a pitcher of guava sangria, a special for the month, which was infused with tequila - absolutely refre
Delicious! It's a great ambiance and I love the energy here.
I would recommend the paella.
Solid Spanish food
Went for an early dinner on a Friday. Was amazed by how packed it was at 5:15pm! We were seated (with reservation) right away. Bigger restaurant than what it appears to be from the facade; several rooms of tables and bars. Tapas. Menu accessed v
We had been here years ago for a wedding rehearsal dinner.
I decided to take my husband back and it did not disappoint. We went for happy hour and were lucky enough to get a table at 5pm. We had a reservation and the hostess let us know if we found a spot and were happy with having dinner there that was fi
Amazing, outstanding food!! Must try the potatoes bravas
Amazing, outstanding food!! Must try the potatoes bravas and goat cheese and tomato bisque!! The service was wonderful and the ambiance was really lovely.
Our family came her to celebrate my birthday, only 2 of the
Our family came her to celebrate my birthday, only 2 of the 5 of us, had been here before. We had a reservation for 9 pm, got there early, and found seats at the bar. The bartender was very kind and gave us each a taste of the sangria special flavor,
Best in Neighberhood .!!
Our favorite Cafe in Chicago , All the meetings with friends co-workers happening here and looks it will be same for long . Fast service tasty food and great stuff .
Never disappoints
Always a family favorite! So much on the extensive menu to share. You have a hard time deciding what to order! Delicious and fun atmosphere
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