This Classic Chicago Bar Was Featured On The Bear, But It's So Much More - Tasting Table
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This Classic Chicago Bar Was Featured On The Bear, But It's So Much More - Tasting Table
"In "The Bear," Richie praises the bar for its early opening hours ("[T]he place opened at like 6:30 in the morning so that when traders, when they lost their a** when the market opened, they could just, you know, they could walk over and just get f****n' hammered in this little f*****g bar.) Indeed, Ceres Cafe currently opens at 7:00 a.m. and remains open until 8:00 p.m., closed on Saturday and Sunday."
"Known for its strong drinks and unassuming location in the center of the Loop's financial district, Ceres offers surprisingly accessible digs. As Barstool Sports aptly puts it, "I Take Great Comfort Knowing Ceres Cafe Is Still Serving Chicago's Stiffest Drinks [...] Nobody is rushing you out. Everyone just kinda treats you like you're coming off the worst day of your life which makes sense when you consider the history of serving traders. I feel like that's baked into the experience of going.""
"Ceres Cafe has been serving the downtown Chicago community since 1967, located at 141 West Jackson Blvd, in the lobby of the Board of Trade building. Thirsty patrons can stop by for craft cocktails from spicy margaritas to pineapple gin daisies in the $13-$21 range. But, if the Yelp reviews are any indication, the craft drinks on Ceres'"
Ceres Cafe operates in the Board of Trade lobby at 141 West Jackson Blvd and has served downtown Chicago since 1967. The bar opens early for traders and currently operates 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., closed Saturdays and Sundays. The establishment is known for strong, unpretentious drinks, craft cocktails priced around $13–$21, and a welcoming, no-rush atmosphere shaped by its history with traders. The cafe gained wider recognition through its name and setting in an episode of The Bear, and local commentary emphasizes its hidden-in-plain-sight vibe and durable presence in the Loop.
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