Chicago Hideaway | The Meadowlark

This discreet little bar in Logan Square has stolen my heart after just two visits 🥰✨. While I love calling it a "hidden gem," that's not entirely fair - after all, The Meadowlark keeps making The World's 50 Best Bars list year after year! Its speakeasy charm comes from its unassuming presence - no flashy signage, just an easy-to-miss doorway glowing softly on a quiet street corner 🚪🌃. The intimate space seats only about 30 patrons, with walk-ins welcome for parties of four or fewer. Weekday evenings offer the perfect balance - enough energy to feel lively but never overcrowded 🍸💫. Beyond the beautifully executed vintage decor, what truly dazzles is their imaginative cocktail program. Their current "Composition Book Vol. 1" menu arrives as a childhood notebook, each page evoking nostalgic memories 📓🎨. Every drink captures a formative moment - from schoolyard recess to first-day jitters, lazy afternoon daydreams to the magical chime of an approaching ice cream truck. The interactive menu even includes playful games and conversation starters 🎲🤹. Our liquid journey through childhood: • Recess - A spirited playground in a glass • First Day of School - Butterflies and anticipation, distilled • Daydream - Topped with cloud-like foam, this sweet-tart sipper truly transports you ☁️🍋 • Ice Cream Truck - My absolute favorite! Dangerously smooth with barely detectable alcohol, like that first lick of a melting popsicle on a hot summer day 🍦💖 The entire experience feels like a grown-up fairy tale - each cocktail a delicious reminder that adulthood doesn't have to mean abandoning wonder 🧚✨. #MyBarDiary #CozySpeakeasy #ChicagoCocktails #ChiTownFinds #HiddenChicago