1.The Wormhole Coffee
Wicker Park
A Wicker Park coffee shop with a DeLorean hanging from the ceiling and retro Nintendo, open daily until 9pm with no cover.
Daily 7am-9pm, no coverVisit site →
Chicago Sober Date Spots for Your Next Date Night
Skip the bar and still have a great night out. These five Chicago spots span an 80s coffee shop with a DeLorean, retro mini golf, a board game cafe, an immersive interactive art museum, and kayaking the river past the skyline, all completely alcohol-free. Every spot below is verified: a real person checks the days, times, and prices, so you will not hit a dead listing.
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2.Novelty Golf & Games
Lincolnwood
A Lincolnwood institution with an 18-hole mini golf course, batting cages, and a classic arcade, open late in the warm months (cash only, about $14).
Mon-Sat 10am-12am, Sun til 11pm, ~$14 (cash)Visit site →
3.Bonus Round Game Cafe
Lakeview
A Lakeview board game cafe with a huge library and espresso, where a $7 pass gets you playing until 10pm (midnight Fri and Sat).
Til 10pm (12am Fri-Sat), $7 game passVisit site →
4.WNDR Museum
West Loop
A West Loop immersive art museum with 15 interactive installations, including a turn in a Yayoi Kusama infinity mirror room; open Thursday through Monday, about a one-hour experience with tickets from $29 online.
Thurs-Mon 10am-8pm, tickets $29+Visit site →
5.Urban Kayaks
Chicago Riverwalk
Paddle the Chicago River past the skyline on a rental or guided tour from $30, launching from the Riverwalk downtown.
Daily, rentals + guided tours from $30, reserve aheadVisit site →
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