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Trader Todd's

Trader Todd's

Karaoke Bar$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
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    ᴡ A.
    "If you're there in a group of at least 4, do a shotski!"(3 Tips)
    Whitney C.
    "cubs game nights."(3 Tips)
    Elizabeth J.
    "Don't speak to the mean dj."(2 Tips)
    baxter s.
    "famed "butter beer""(9 Tips)
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  • Whitney C.
    Whitney CountsMay 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Monday nights are ALWAYS half price everything even on holidays and cubs game nights. They give you a ride to and from cubs games on tiki transit.
  • Meredith B.heart icon on user image
    Meredith BMay 29, 2015
    Always a fun crowd, service is great, good karaoke spot in Lakeview. Get a fishbowl drink and split it to save a few bucks.
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeMarch 24, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    From 4-7 on weekdays they have $5 burger and a beer. The burger is small but tasty and comes with fries.
  • Joseph B.heart icon on user image
    Joseph B.January 2, 2015
    Karaoke's not my thing, but it's a decent place if you get dragged along. Seating is rare, and people are always moving around, so it's hard to relax.
  • Matias A. F.
    Matias A. FerradasDecember 9, 2012
    Fun place with Karaoke on Saturday nights (not many places have it). The wait was about 12 people but you can't expect anything else at a busy bar.
  • Nicholas T.
    Nicholas TaylorMarch 1, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    General bar tip. Don't say "Can I have a beer?" Ask what beer they have or just know what beer you want to drink. 312 anyone?
  • Trish N.heart icon on user image
    Trish NesbittSeptember 30, 2015
    Jam packed on weekends, but a nice, fun spot for some karaoke and drinks.
  • Pennie S.heart icon on user image
    Pennie StewartMay 5, 2015
    Chicken fingers, fries and a velvet margarita!!
  • Dhaya D.heart icon on user image
    Dhaya DevayyaJune 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get a free slider by showing your ticket stub from that day's Cubs game!
  • DKH Creative
    DKH CreativeApril 17, 2011
    If you've got a smartphone, you can browse their full karaoke song list without leaving your seat - just point your browser to their fully searchable mobile song list. (link below) Read more
  • baxter s.
    baxter sarahFebruary 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The house beer, "Trader Todd' Red" is delicious, it tastes like the famed "butter beer" from Harry Potter. Oh, and it's only three dollars.
  • TerrAnce P.heart icon on user image
    TerrAnce PMarch 13, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Have a twisted tea... It's great... if you see a dude in a UPS uniform he is awesome.... Most times ;)
  • Ninah R.heart icon on user image
    Ninah RandolphJune 10, 2015
    This place is usually a good timw. Karaoke is a must
  • Whitney C.
    Whitney CountsMay 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for Sandy as your waitress. Order a Painkiller and a Golden Monkey.
  • Rick C.heart icon on user image
    Rick CummingsMarch 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Lunch @TraderTodds ...the perfect way to start your weekend!
  • Wyn E.heart icon on user image
    Wyn EvansMarch 9, 2016
    If you like yelling over karaoke all night, this is the bar for you
  • Ashley
    AshleyJanuary 29, 2012
    Get there early, no waiting, or come back during the weekday. It's less crowded.
  • Luke N.
    Luke N.May 10, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    $5 half-slab of ribs and $3 Trader Todd's Red Draft on Wednesdays!
  • Chicago Food Lord
    Chicago Food LordNovember 26, 2013
    Have your waitress bring you a ShotSki!
  • TerrAnce P.heart icon on user image
    TerrAnce PFebruary 7, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Tip your kj if you wanna sing sooner. Or comes more often so he knows you
  • D C.
    D CookJanuary 14, 2014
    Nice drinks!
  • Stephan G.heart icon on user image
    Stephan GermainJanuary 23, 2016
    Extremely fun karaoke bar!!!
  • Rick C.heart icon on user image
    Rick CummingsDecember 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This is a great idea......!!! @TraderTodds
  • Nikki N.
    Nikki NefariousDecember 21, 2011
    $1 sliders and $3 Jameson is the price you pay for this live entertainment
  • Al L.
    Al LarcherSeptember 19, 2010
    Ask for a virgin rim job in a double glass with coconut for a real island treat!
  • Ed M.
    Ed MeckesDecember 31, 2012
    Karaoke king!
  • Whitney C.
    Whitney CountsFebruary 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Half price EVERY Monday!
  • Markus M.
    Markus MurryNovember 24, 2011
    Make sure you stay on top of the bartender... Drinks are skimpy
  • Sergio T.
    Sergio TorresFebruary 4, 2012
    Be sure to wash your hands after using the bathroom.
  • LaLaLauren
    LaLaLaurenMay 27, 2013
    Screw this place. They literally grabbed our beers out of our hands at 145 when the bar closed at 200. So freaking rude. Will never return. So rude. Treats you like shit
  • Shiva S.
    Shiva SrivastavaJanuary 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Come here on Monday nights, it's the shit!
  • Belle
    BelleAugust 26, 2014
    Emily's moving away celebration
  • Matt C.
    Matt CebulakNovember 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If your having a hard time getting along with the karaoke guy, it's your fault, not his.
  • Jowan L.
    Jowan LewisMarch 18, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Everyone should try the Pain Killer....
  • Shiloh W.
    Shiloh WadsworthJuly 20, 2010
    Great Monday Specials. 1/2 off everything
  • Whitney C.
    Whitney CountsFebruary 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Shotski!!!
  • James M.
    James MacapagalApril 13, 2013
    Don't do karaoke unless you want to be laughed at
  • ᴡ A.
    ᴡ AchatzOctober 24, 2010
    If you're there in a group of at least 4, do a shotski!
  • KTWinc
    KTWincOctober 30, 2011
    Come here for the UFC fights! NO COVER!
  • Elizabeth J.
    Elizabeth JohnstonJuly 4, 2012
    Don't speak to the mean dj. He obviously hates life and bad usher songs
  • William R.
    William RuggirelloMarch 17, 2012
    Our tequila sunrise had pulp. Waitress didn't know the drink specials and my drink was wrong. Bad first expirence.
  • Brian D.
    Brian DuttlingerJune 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    It's kinda sticky here... Bring purell... Read more
  • Miranda S.
    Miranda SmithApril 24, 2012
    Rude karaoke host on Monday
  • Tom M.
    Tom ManningMarch 28, 2010
    Get a Painkiller, summer in a glass.
  • Erick S.
    Erick SyversenNovember 13, 2010
    Tip Clark the KJ, but nothing over a nickel.
  • K L.
    K LouiseSeptember 4, 2011
    DJ doesn't go in order. He is kind of an ass :/
  • Miss J.
    Miss JewtasticSeptember 15, 2010
    The only good thing about this place is the beer garden. For karaoke, go someplace else.
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