Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 5:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Chicago: 3:33 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (773) 697-7788 to confirm.
Location & directions
2202 N California AveChicago, IL 60647
About Union Chicago
Union Chicago is a New American restaurant located at 2202 N California Ave in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect mid-range prices, around $30–50 per person.
Union Chicago is open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
The menu we have on file lists 76 items across 7 sections, including Sweets, Nightcap, Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, Specialty Cocktails, and Spring 2022 Menu. Menu highlights include Orange Almond Cake, Fernet Branca, and Union Old Fashioned.
Available service options are delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (773) 697-7788 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- New American Restaurant
- Address
- 2202 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
- Phone
- (773) 697-7788
- Price range
- $30–50 per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday)
- Menu
- 76 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for New American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for New American restaurants across the US
Based on 169 menus with 9,707 priced items from New American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.90, and half of all items are priced between $8.50 and $22.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 21% | $13.00 |
| French Fries | 11% | $8.00 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 11% | $7.00 |
| Steak Frites | 10% | $33.00 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 8% | $14.75 |
| House Salad | 8% | $10.00 |
| Caesar | 7% | $12.00 |
| Soup of the Day | 7% | $7.50 |
Calculated from 169 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Union Chicago there are 73 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 248 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (54), Cafes & Coffee (32), Mexican & Tex-Mex (27), and Bakeries & Desserts (18).
48 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsLardon< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternSultan's Market< 0.1 mi
- PizzaRosati's< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBang Bang Pie & Biscuits< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaqueria Moran< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a New American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Union Chicago's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday). Monday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Union Chicago open on Sunday?
No, Union Chicago is closed on Sundays.
Where is Union Chicago located?
Union Chicago is located at 2202 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
What is the phone number of Union Chicago?
You can call Union Chicago at (773) 697-7788.
Does Union Chicago offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Union Chicago offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Union Chicago?
The typical price range at Union Chicago is $30–50 per person.
Does Union Chicago take reservations?
Yes, Union Chicago accepts reservations.
Is Union Chicago wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Union Chicago open late?
Yes – Union Chicago is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Union Chicago?
There are 248 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Union Chicago. Nearby options include Lardon (< 0.1 mi), Sultan's Market (< 0.1 mi), and Rosati's (< 0.1 mi).
How much do New American restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 169 menus with 9,707 priced items from New American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.90, and half of all items are priced between $8.50 and $22.00.
