Went for the first time with a group of friends! I wasn't really sure what to expect but we were presently surprised! The drinks were tasty and very affordable. The staff was very welcoming and nice. Theres a pool table to keep you entertained as well. The bathrooms are very cute, clean and well kept! At 10:15 there was a drag show and all the performers did a wonderful job! There was a good mix of performances too and the mc was a delight. We got there an hour after opening and there wasn't many people but once 9:30 hit the people started to trickle in and by 10:45 the place was almost full. From what I say the demographic seemed to be around late 20s/early 30s and up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher
We, the southwest LGBTQIA+ community is lucky to have this bar in our community. During a time where it’s easier to find a hook-up on the Apps, the owners of Club Krave offer an inclusive and entertaining spot where EVERYONE, can have a delicious craft-cocktail, can be unapologetically themselves, and maybe even find their other half IRL.
Tuesday Trivia Night is an unexpected great way to break up the work week.
Katie and Toni serve a memorable experience.
Cactus Fondler
Came to Blue Island via metra from Chicago proper to explore the area and stopped in for a last drink before heading back. Place was cheap and cool but the bartender kept telling me and my wife to follow their Facebook page and neither of us use Facebook and mentioned that numerous times. Goofy lmao
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
David Black
It saddens me to have to say this, because I really believe in supporting local queer establishments, but whoever this new guy is who’s running security/being a busboy/directing traffic in the bar is a very unwanted addition to the Krave experience. He asked to check my bag upon entry and, instead of peaking in with a flashlight like any other security would do at any other facility, he dug both of his hands into my bag and roughly searched through all the items in there until he was satisfied. I’ve been here so many times, every time with a bag, and I’ve never gone through a rough search procedure like what I experienced tonight. Then we’re waiting at the bar to order drinks and he’s got a problem with where we’re standing? I’ve literally stood and ordered drinks many times in that same spot without issue countless times. This man, who donned a Chicago police dept beanie, has a presence that starkly contrasts the environment Krave is attempting to foster, and quite honestly, the toxic masculinity of it all is just uncomfortable and unwarranted in a queer space. If you need security, leave him at the door. This experience left such an awful taste in our mouths, we will no longer be returning.
Deku
My first time visiting Krave was immensely enjoyable! It's a relatively small bar but leaves enough room to walk around and sit comfortably. I'm a director of home movies and two of my actors and I decided to have an early night - 7pm. From opening until around 10pm the bar was empty but we were met with exceptional service by both bartenders...house drinks were $2 until 10!
As the night got later, more and more people showed up and it was a healthy crowd of young 20s to early 30 gay males with a sprinkle of women joining the crowd. The music choice in the bar was superb (a healthy mix of Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna to name a few). Definitely will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
C
A lowkey intimate queer bar with affordable drinks and Switch Games on Mondays, Karoake Wednesday’s, and Drag on Saturdays. There’s a pool table and stage! Fresh and friendly service!Aaron and Toni are the best bartenders you could ever ask for #LGBTQIA
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Morgana Vita (Kevin Grant)
Krave has been my home bar for the last 7 -8 years and it has changed so much within that span. Toni, the manager, has made it a better experience with everything they are implementing. The shows are getting better with new faces being brought onto the stage. The drinks that Aaron, Toni, and Katie make are top notch mixology level cocktails. It's always a good time here.
Parking: They share a full parking lot in the back with ample spots, unless the banquet hall down the street has something going on then it's a bit harder.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
D S. (diamond)
Boring and people is rude when you tell the truth
Chateau K Stokes
They are so disrespectful and disgusting people
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Review Dude
The owners are always at Krave which is not good for business. It was slow for a Saturday and i can see why….I also havnt been here in years and well you just lost good money. Know how to respect ur guests or just go in debt lol.
I loved wearing my black mink coat with fox sleeves and Fox hat and fox boots and makeup and everyone was so nice and the screwdrivers were made just right the only downside was that I was hoping to leave with someone preferably a trans girl but anyone would have been better than going home alone but that's what happened. Better luck next time, I always love going there in my fur coat with only a black turtle neck and double sided Fox bikini underneath and being able to smoke my Benson and Hedges cigarettes out on the patio is a plus.
Cristina Rosales
Some friends, my husband and I went to this place last night and the truth is that I was disappointed. One of the two people who work at the bar had a bad attitude when attending us. He asked us for the identifications. One of my friends was looking for it in her bag and when I told him to wait a moment he acted rude I felt that he was a racist because from the first moment they treated us badly. I never go back to that place and I hope that the owner of the place has a professional staff with a good attitude.
Went for the first time with a group of friends! I wasn't really sure what to expect but we were presently surprised! The drinks were tasty and very affordable. The staff was very welcoming and nice. Theres a pool table to keep you entertained as well. The bathrooms are very cute, clean and well kept! At 10:15 there was a drag show and all the performers did a wonderful job! There was a good mix of performances too and the mc was a delight. We got there an hour after opening and there wasn't many people but once 9:30 hit the people started to trickle in and by 10:45 the place was almost full. From what I say the demographic seemed to be around late 20s/early 30s and up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We, the southwest LGBTQIA+ community is lucky to have this bar in our community. During a time where it’s easier to find a hook-up on the Apps, the owners of Club Krave offer an inclusive and entertaining spot where EVERYONE, can have a delicious craft-cocktail, can be unapologetically themselves, and maybe even find their other half IRL.
Tuesday Trivia Night is an unexpected great way to break up the work week.
Katie and Toni serve a memorable experience.
Came to Blue Island via metra from Chicago proper to explore the area and stopped in for a last drink before heading back. Place was cheap and cool but the bartender kept telling me and my wife to follow their Facebook page and neither of us use Facebook and mentioned that numerous times. Goofy lmao
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
It saddens me to have to say this, because I really believe in supporting local queer establishments, but whoever this new guy is who’s running security/being a busboy/directing traffic in the bar is a very unwanted addition to the Krave experience. He asked to check my bag upon entry and, instead of peaking in with a flashlight like any other security would do at any other facility, he dug both of his hands into my bag and roughly searched through all the items in there until he was satisfied. I’ve been here so many times, every time with a bag, and I’ve never gone through a rough search procedure like what I experienced tonight. Then we’re waiting at the bar to order drinks and he’s got a problem with where we’re standing? I’ve literally stood and ordered drinks many times in that same spot without issue countless times. This man, who donned a Chicago police dept beanie, has a presence that starkly contrasts the environment Krave is attempting to foster, and quite honestly, the toxic masculinity of it all is just uncomfortable and unwarranted in a queer space. If you need security, leave him at the door. This experience left such an awful taste in our mouths, we will no longer be returning.
My first time visiting Krave was immensely enjoyable! It's a relatively small bar but leaves enough room to walk around and sit comfortably. I'm a director of home movies and two of my actors and I decided to have an early night - 7pm. From opening until around 10pm the bar was empty but we were met with exceptional service by both bartenders...house drinks were $2 until 10!
As the night got later, more and more people showed up and it was a healthy crowd of young 20s to early 30 gay males with a sprinkle of women joining the crowd. The music choice in the bar was superb (a healthy mix of Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna to name a few). Definitely will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
A lowkey intimate queer bar with affordable drinks and Switch Games on Mondays, Karoake Wednesday’s, and Drag on Saturdays. There’s a pool table and stage! Fresh and friendly service!Aaron and Toni are the best bartenders you could ever ask for #LGBTQIA
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Krave has been my home bar for the last 7 -8 years and it has changed so much within that span. Toni, the manager, has made it a better experience with everything they are implementing. The shows are getting better with new faces being brought onto the stage. The drinks that Aaron, Toni, and Katie make are top notch mixology level cocktails. It's always a good time here.
Parking: They share a full parking lot in the back with ample spots, unless the banquet hall down the street has something going on then it's a bit harder.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Boring and people is rude when you tell the truth
They are so disrespectful and disgusting people
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The owners are always at Krave which is not good for business. It was slow for a Saturday and i can see why….I also havnt been here in years and well you just lost good money. Know how to respect ur guests or just go in debt lol.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome gay bar in the Chicago suburbs.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Awesome gay bar in the Chicago suburbs.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Awesome gay bar in the Chicago suburbs.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I loved wearing my black mink coat with fox sleeves and Fox hat and fox boots and makeup and everyone was so nice and the screwdrivers were made just right the only downside was that I was hoping to leave with someone preferably a trans girl but anyone would have been better than going home alone but that's what happened. Better luck next time, I always love going there in my fur coat with only a black turtle neck and double sided Fox bikini underneath and being able to smoke my Benson and Hedges cigarettes out on the patio is a plus.
Some friends, my husband and I went to this place last night and the truth is that I was disappointed. One of the two people who work at the bar had a bad attitude when attending us. He asked us for the identifications. One of my friends was looking for it in her bag and when I told him to wait a moment he acted rude I felt that he was a racist because from the first moment they treated us badly. I never go back to that place and I hope that the owner of the place has a professional staff with a good attitude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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