The Bongo Room turns 25: A look back at Wicker Park’s beloved brunch spot
The Bongo Room turns 25: A look back at Wicker Park's beloved brunch spot. “We'd just sit over pancakes and have these big dreams.”
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Bongo Room
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1470 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL
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Bongo Room closes South Loop location, which had been open since 2003
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The Bongo Room (Wicker Park) | Chicago, IL
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1470 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL
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