Chop Shop

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The Chop Shop is a butcher/deli/bar/restaurant/venue. Our event space is 6,000 square feet and hosts concerts, charity, corporate, culinary and art events. Located just west of Damen/Milwaukee on North Avenue, these three concepts bring together some of Chicago’s favorite things: encased meat, cocktails and live entertainment. About the Butcher/Deli:
Housed in a 100-year-old former auto body shop,

the Chop Shop's butcher/deli showcases the daily meats, chops, sausages, and antipastos available for pick up. Adjacent to the deli counter, a glass window allows guests to watch the butchers at work while they converse with the knowledgeable team on the best cuts for their home cooking. For those looking for a bite, Minelli offers an array of fresh sandwiches and salads to enjoy in house or to go. The first floor features hi-boy window seating, exposed brick, and oversized dark tufted leather booths with Chop Shop branded wood tables. The 27-seat bar, equipped with a butcher block bar top and chevron wood back splash, also has four flat-screen TVs, and 18 beers on tap. Custom swivel doors with windows allow a peek into the 1st Ward event space -- the swivel functionality allows for the entire first floor to be used as part of the event space as well. About the Restaurant/Bar:
100-seat bi-level restaurant. Seating for dinner is available in the oversized booths and bar on the first floor known as the "Butcher's Bar" with bar bites and specials, or head upstairs to the "Butcher's Brother" for a more intimate dining experience. Adjacent to the dining room is a “secret garden-style” 60-seat patio. Enclosed by four walls, and the blue Chicago sky above, it’s the perfect al fresco setting for drinks or dinner. Chop Shop's menu sources seasonal fare from local farms and the in house butcher. Menu standouts include starters like the Signature charcuterie plate (select meats and cheeses with crusty bread and homemade jams), Wilted kale salad (shaved mushrooms, soft cooked egg, balsamic vinaigrette and Parmesan cheese). Entrees include the Butcher’s burger (Butcher’s blend of ground prime cuts, grilled with aged cheddar, charred red onions, smoked bacon and CS sauce, served with fries); and affordable chops and steaks. What truly sets the Chop Shop apart is its accessibility to great cuts of meat, allowing the restaurant to offer diners steaks and chops at an affordable price. Private party space in the restaurant is available for up to 200 (1st Ward is 450). and Catering trays are available. Brunch served every weekend 11 am to 3 pm
Reservations are accepted for brunch, lunch and dinner.

We are having too much fun with our Mario Kart nights on the big screen we’ve added another one for tomorrow!
04/01/2025

We are having too much fun with our Mario Kart nights on the big screen we’ve added another one for tomorrow!

Incredible SOLD OUT show last Friday with Honstav!🔥📸: David Miller
03/31/2025

Incredible SOLD OUT show last Friday with Honstav!🔥

📸: David Miller

JUST ANNOUNCED! Chocolate In Your Pocket + C.H.E.F. + Sun Queen + Sun.Dyle📍 Chop Shop🗓️ Friday, June 27🎫 Tickets on sale...
03/31/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED! Chocolate In Your Pocket + C.H.E.F. + Sun Queen + Sun.Dyle

📍 Chop Shop
🗓️ Friday, June 27
🎫 Tickets on sale NOW: https://link.dice.fm/l9169ece05a2

THIS WEEKEND @ CHOP SHOP ⮕ low ticket warning for Felix Cartal and The Rocket Summer!
03/28/2025

THIS WEEKEND @ CHOP SHOP ⮕ low ticket warning for Felix Cartal and The Rocket Summer!

The Solar Tide Music & Arts Festival lineup is HERE! Single-day and 2-day passes are on sale now.🌞🌊 https://link.dice.fm...
03/27/2025

The Solar Tide Music & Arts Festival lineup is HERE! Single-day and 2-day passes are on sale now.

🌞🌊 https://link.dice.fm/SolarTide

Upcoming shows! 🎫 ➟ chopshopchi.com3/28: honstav (sold out)3/29: Felix Cartal3/30: The Rocket Summer w/ Mae4/4: jigitz w...
03/26/2025

Upcoming shows! 🎫 ➟ chopshopchi.com

3/28: honstav (sold out)
3/29: Felix Cartal
3/30: The Rocket Summer w/ Mae
4/4: jigitz w/ Conrad (low tickets)
4/5: Pity Party (Girls Club) + Foxtide

📷 Giovannie and the Hired Guns and Aaron McBee by David Miller

The Rocket Summer is coming to Chop Shop on Sunday, March 30 to celebrate 20 years of "Hello, good friend." with special...
03/25/2025

The Rocket Summer is coming to Chop Shop on Sunday, March 30 to celebrate 20 years of "Hello, good friend." with special guests Mae! ✨

Doors at 6 PM / All Ages
Tickets are on sale now 🎟️ → https://bit.ly/4hQtpry

Felix Cartal's "A Blur Tour" comes to Chicago this Saturday, March 29!Tickets on sale now ➟ https://bit.ly/4iZCZJr
03/24/2025

Felix Cartal's "A Blur Tour" comes to Chicago this Saturday, March 29!

Tickets on sale now ➟ https://bit.ly/4iZCZJr

We had so much fun playing Mario Kart on the big screen we’re doing it again! Join us this Wednesday! All ages. Good and...
03/24/2025

We had so much fun playing Mario Kart on the big screen we’re doing it again! Join us this Wednesday! All ages. Good and drink specials, prizes and more!

Weekend plans? Book your dinner reservations!
03/20/2025

Weekend plans? Book your dinner reservations!

JUST ANNOUNCED! We Intend To Cause Havoc is coming to Chop Shop on Tuesday, September 16!Tickets on sale this Friday, Ma...
03/19/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED! We Intend To Cause Havoc is coming to Chop Shop on Tuesday, September 16!

Tickets on sale this Friday, March 21 @ 10am → https://bit.ly/4hFdLPi 🎫

Calling all Mario Kart lovers! This Wednesday- test your skills! Specials, prizes and more!
03/17/2025

Calling all Mario Kart lovers! This Wednesday- test your skills! Specials, prizes and more!

We have three incredible shows this week you won't want to miss!3/20: Wolfman + Impulsive Hearts + Altgeld + Anxiety Pat...
03/17/2025

We have three incredible shows this week you won't want to miss!

3/20: Wolfman + Impulsive Hearts + Altgeld + Anxiety Patrol
3/21: Giovannie and The Hired Guns + Aaron Mcbee
3/22: Shadowgrass

Tickets → https://chopshopchi.com

03/12/2025

⚡️ Wolfman, Impulsive Hearts, Altgeld, and Anxiety Patrol ⚡️

🗓️ Thursday, March 20
📍 Chop Shop, Chicago
🎟 Tickets on sale now: https://link.dice.fm/g8082595e500
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03/11/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, PINES is rescheduling their show from May 9 to June 12. All tickets purchased will be honored for the new date.

Tickets are available NOW: https://link.dice.fm/p871c9ff597a

We can't wait to see Save Ferris with Keep Flying and Bumsy and the Moochers on Saturday, April 26! 🎸☆⋆Did you get your ...
03/11/2025

We can't wait to see Save Ferris with Keep Flying and Bumsy and the Moochers on Saturday, April 26! 🎸☆⋆

Did you get your tickets yet? https://link.dice.fm/Pd052380e1cb

03/10/2025

Don't miss an amazing night of music with The Giving Moon, Night Swims, Otter Petter, and Moon Mannequin! 🌙

🗓️ Friday, March 14
📍 Chop Shop, Chicago
🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW: https://link.dice.fm/p9f91667a4e2

Just Announced: UK singer-songwriter Victor Ray is coming by on Friday, May 16! Get tickets this Wednesday at 10am:
03/10/2025

Just Announced: UK singer-songwriter Victor Ray is coming by on Friday, May 16! Get tickets this Wednesday at 10am:

Tickets starting at $20 + Fees Victor Ray has a unique ability to connect. As a teenager, he was a busker, singing songs to grab the attention of passers-by...

This weekend at Chop Shop! ✨ Fri 3.7 – The Weekend Run Club, Pocketboy Solid, The CitrosonicsSat 3.8 – Maro + Nasaya, Ma...
03/07/2025

This weekend at Chop Shop! ✨

Fri 3.7 – The Weekend Run Club, Pocketboy Solid, The Citrosonics
Sat 3.8 – Maro + Nasaya, Maddie Jay
Sun 3.9 – Jenny Scara, Growing Boys, The Gaffes, Silo Phone

Tickets available on chopshopchi.com / DICE

Photos from last Saturday night with Tuff Sudz, You Died, Violets, and Stomatopod!📸: David Miller /
03/05/2025

Photos from last Saturday night with Tuff Sudz, You Died, Violets, and Stomatopod!

📸: David Miller /

Save the date for our next   watch party!
03/05/2025

Save the date for our next watch party!

Thanks to WBEZ for including the upcoming The Giving Moon / Night Swims / Otter Petter / Moon Mannequin show in their li...
03/04/2025

Thanks to WBEZ for including the upcoming The Giving Moon / Night Swims / Otter Petter / Moon Mannequin show in their list of concerts to see in March!

Tickets on sale now: https://link.dice.fm/p9f91667a4e2

Our monthly list of great concerts in the Chicago area spotlights the best shows at small and midsize venues.

Lineup announcement for Solar Tide 2025 is HERE! 🌞🌊May 2: TRUTH, VISAGES, & TORCHAMay 3: RESONANT LANGUAGE, THOUGHT PROC...
03/04/2025

Lineup announcement for Solar Tide 2025 is HERE! 🌞🌊

May 2: TRUTH, VISAGES, & TORCHA

May 3: RESONANT LANGUAGE, THOUGHT PROCESS, & CHEZ

📍 Chop Shop, Chicago
🎟️ available now on chopshopchi.com / DICE

JUST ANNOUNCED! Kitty CraftSaturday, May 31Chop Shop7pm / AATickets on sale this Thursday at 10am: https://bit.ly/3EZ7P6...
03/04/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED!

Kitty Craft
Saturday, May 31
Chop Shop
7pm / AA

Tickets on sale this Thursday at 10am: https://bit.ly/3EZ7P6c

Grab your leather jackets, skinny jeans, and eyeliner... 😎👖💅Sleaze Freaks: An indie sleaze revival dance party featuring...
02/27/2025

Grab your leather jackets, skinny jeans, and eyeliner... 😎👖💅

Sleaze Freaks: An indie sleaze revival dance party featuring sounds from Pepper Jelly & Stasney starts TOMORROW NIGHT at 9 PM!

Get tickets @ chopshopchi.com

Upcoming shows in MARCH you don't want to miss! 💥3/1: Tuff Sudz + You Died + Violets + Stomatopod3/7: The Weekend Run Cl...
02/26/2025

Upcoming shows in MARCH you don't want to miss! 💥

3/1: Tuff Sudz + You Died + Violets + Stomatopod
3/7: The Weekend Run Club + Pocketboy Solid + The Citrosonics
3/8: Maro + Nasaya + Maddie Jay
3/9: Jenny Scara + Growing Boys + The Gaffes + Silo Phone
3/14: The Giving Moon + Night Swims + Otter Petter + Moon Mannequin
3/20: Wolfman + Impulsive Hearts + Altgeld + Anxiety Patrol
3/21: Giovannie and The Hired Guns
3/22: Shadowgrass
3/29: Felix Cartal
3/30: The Rocket Summer

📸 Photos from our February show with St. Julien + The Alright Maybes + Runner and Bobby by David Miller / Mad Lab Photo.

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2033 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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The Chop Shop is a butcher and deli, bar and restaurant, as well as a state-of-the-art venue. Our event space is 6,000 square feet and hosts concerts, charity, corporate, culinary and art events. Located just west of Damen and Milwaukee on North Avenue, these three concepts bring together some of Chicago’s favorite things: encased meat, cocktails and live entertainment. Housed in a 100-year-old former auto body shop, the Chop Shop's butcher and deli showcases the daily meats, chops, sausages, and antipastos available for pick up. Adjacent to the deli counter, a glass window allows guests to watch the butchers at work while they converse with the knowledgeable team on the best cuts for their home cooking. For those looking for a bite, Chop Shop offers an array of fresh sandwiches and salads to enjoy in-house or to go. Our menu sources seasonal fare from local farms and the in-house butcher. Menu standouts include starters like the Signature Charcuterie Plate (select meats and cheeses with crusty bread and homemade jams), Wilted Kale Salad (shaved mushrooms, soft cooked egg, balsamic vinaigrette and Parmesan cheese). Entrees include the award-winning Butcher’s Burger (Butcher’s blend of ground prime cuts, grilled with aged cheddar, charred red onions, smoked bacon and CS sauce, served with fries) and affordable chops and steaks. What truly sets the Chop Shop apart is its accessibility to great cuts of meat, allowing the restaurant to offer diners steaks and chops at an affordable price. Catering trays are available as well as private party space rentals. Seating for dinner is available in the oversized booths and bar on the first floor known as the "Butcher's Bar" with bar bites and specials, or head upstairs to the "Butcher's Brother" for a more intimate dining experience. Adjacent to the dining room is a secret garden-style 60-seat patio. Enclosed by four walls and the blue Chicago sky above, it’s the perfect al fresco setting for drinks or dinner. Brunch is served every weekend from 11am to 3pm. Reservations are accepted for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

The first floor features hi-boy window seating, exposed brick, and oversized dark tufted leather booths with Chop Shop branded wood tables. The 27-seat bar -- equipped with a butcher block bar top and chevron wood backsplash -- also has four flat-screen TVs and 18 beers on tap. Be sure to try our signature cocktails like the CS Old Fashioned (Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Smoked Demerara, and your choice of bitters) or our Orange Soda (Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka, Stirrings Triple Sec, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Fee Bros Orange Bitters, and Orange Cream Soda). Custom swivel doors in the back of the Butcher’s Bar allow a peek into the event space -- the swivel functionality can open the entire first floor to be used as part of the event space as well. Designed by event professionals, for event professionals -- this 5,500 square foot, fully customizable event space can be tailored to meet any client’s individual needs.

The space features 20 foot ceilings, exposed brick, and built-in amenities including a state-of-the-art audio and visuals, modular staging, a modern guest suite, and a professional on-site production team. From first inspection, clients are treated to five-star customer service, including on-site consultations with some of the industry’s most well versed professionals. The in-house team will utilize its extensive network and long-held relationships with top-tier providers to produce events that deliver the highest quality ex*****on, ensuring that each event is as unique and unforgettable as the property itself.

The Chop Shop event space accommodates corporate, social, and entertainment planners in the marketing, art, film, music, fashion, culinary, and philanthropic communities for both private and in-house programmed events. Whether you’re stopping by for a freshly prepared meal, grabbing a drink at the Butcher’s Bar, or attending one of our many concerts or events, Chop Shop welcomes you!