Big Joe's

1818 W Foster Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60640 USA

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Fri 1p-2a

Independent
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not Accepted
Wifi

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“Watch the Mighty Turtles Race!”

Cheap drinks, a rockin' juke box, a fun crowd and turtle racing make this local dive a must-visit. Yep, turtle racing! You place your bets on a turtle and the slowest turtle wins. They're dropped into a "ring" and everyone crowds around to see which turtle will find their way across the red line last. If you want a good and unique time in Chicago, this is the place to go.

Reviewed by
Brian G.

March 10, 2024

Came for the turtles, stayed for the family. My friend and I had Turtle Racing at Joe's on our list of things to do while we were visiting Chicago. After reading other reviews, we knew we should... Read more

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Steve A.

August 07, 2022

Big Joe's is a total neighborhood bar. It's a place most people wouldn't know is here unless they are looking for it. Only catching a glance of it going somewhere else was how we found out. Has a... Read more

Reviewed by
Michael B.

May 01, 2020

Three words: TURTLE. RACING. FRIDAYS. That's all you will need to know when coming to this bar located on the north side of Chicago. Big Joe's a cash-only dive bar located in the Andersonville... Read more

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