Cowabunga Concession Stand — Local services in Chicago

Cowabunga Concession Stand is a straight-up snack paradise. The second you walk in, it’s like stepping into an old-school movie theater that got hijacked by a candy-crazed skateboard gang (in the best way possible).

The popcorn? Popped so fresh you can hear it crackle. The gelato? Unreal. They change the flavors every week, so there’s always some new scoop of happiness waiting. And don’t even get me started on the international snacks – where else are you gonna find chips from Thailand, sodas from Japan, and candy from places you can’t even pronounce?

Bridgeport needed this. It’s fun, it’s different, and it’s run by people who clearly love what they do. If you leave without a smile and a bag full of snacks, that’s on you.

This place just earned its permanent spot in my weekly routine....

As a newly returned Chicagoan, I’m thrilled this family owned business chose Bridgeport. The intentional environment they’re creating with interactive activities, makes it so much more than a convenience store. It’s a place for community, where everyone will find something on their menu to try. It honors the neighborhood, and multigenerational families that live...

Fun and friendly place, diverse assortment of snacks and drinks. They have fresh popcorn and prepackaged gelato cups. It seems like a great place to bring the kids, or just to fulfill a snack/sugar craving since there aren’t a ton of shops in the area. Will...