Four friends laughing together at a lit game cabinet inside The Flame, a warm, neon-lit neighborhood lounge in Wicker Park

For the hard-working people of Wicker Park

This seat is yours.

After a long shift, clock out and kick back.
There's no cover, no pressure, and always a friendly face.

No cover Smoke-free Free snacks & drinks 18+ Open daily 11–11

Whatever you need, whatever the time.

There's no wrong reason to walk in.

  1. Coming off the overnight

    We open at 11am. When your day ends as everyone else's starts, there's a seat here.

  2. Waiting out the weather

    Chicago does what Chicago does. Warm room, free snacks, no cover.

  3. An hour that's yours

    Not a parent, not an employee. Just you, for a little while.

  4. After the shift

    Long restaurant shift? Let the day go with a warm seat, a cold drink, and nothing asked of you.

  5. An easy date night

    Low-key and close together, with the snacks on us.

  6. Before or after the game

    Two minutes from the Blue Line, open till 11. Start here or end here.

  7. A night with friends

    Catch-ups, birthdays, or no reason at all. Everyone gets a seat.

  8. When nobody can agree

    No cover, no reservation, no plan. The easiest yes in the group chat.

  9. Something to celebrate

    Good news, a good week, a birthday worth marking.

  10. The afterparty

    The show let out and nobody's ready to go home. We're open till 11.

You've earned a couple of easy hours.

Early start, late finish, everyone needing something from you. You don't need another to-do; you need a minute that's yours. Come trade the day in for a few laughs. Here's all there is to it:

Two friends walk into The Flame together, sharing a laugh in the warm neon glow
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Walk In

Everyone's welcome: no membership, no dress code, no cover.

Two friends laughing over a fresh bucket of popcorn and drinks at The Flame's bar, the neon room glowing behind them
2

Grab a Seat and a Snack

Complimentary snacks and drinks, on us, every visit.

A person's hands resting on the glowing buttons of a game cabinet, a relaxed smile at the edge of frame
3

Relax and Stay Awhile

Spend what you like and enjoy our games at your own pace.

What our neighbors say.

★★★★★
Fun place. The owner is great. Very hospitable and friendly. Good vibes and more fun than a casino.
ElizabethGoogle review

For your visit.

Do I need a reservation?

Nope, just walk in. We're open daily, 11am to 11pm.

What are the games?

Modern sweepstakes kiosks. Sit down and play at your own pace.

I've never played before.

Perfect. Sit anywhere and our staff will walk you through everything. Play at your comfort level, all levels welcome.

What does it cost?

Nothing to walk in. You choose what to spend on play, and the snacks and drinks are always on us.

Who can come in?

Guests 18 and up, with a valid ID.

Where do I park?

Find us one minute from the Division exit on 90/94, or steps from the Division Blue Line. Parking is available right outside our front door on Ashland Ave.

An empty stool waiting at a warm, glowing game cabinet inside The Flame

Come in tonight.
We'll save you a seat.

Relax. Play. Connect.

You deserve it.

In town for Wicker Park Fest? We're a short walk away, open till 11.