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Modern Ravenswood Café

Location IconLincoln Square, Chicago, IL

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"Very cozy, cute and fun atmosphere."

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"Maria was very friendly and responsive."

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"My guests complemented the venue."


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$100
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3 hr minimum
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About the Space

Side Practice is a cafe that brews entrepreneurship, creativity, and community 🛠 ✏️ ✊🏽 Our space is perfect for all types of events - such as art shows, private parties, workshops, and more. Interested in having a barista behind the bar during your event? Message the host at the point of booking to see how we can accommodate your needs. Our living room style seating area includes: - (1) Couch - (2) Lounge Chairs - (1) Coffee Table and our main seating area includes: - (1) large community table; seats up to 10 with 2 benches - (4) small tables that seat up to 2 persons max Tables can be rearranged or removed to fit your needs. Extra Amenities: - Free Wifi - Fully trained, professional barista available for hire upon request Overtime rate is 1.5x the booking rate @ $112.50. Please be aware that if you choose to extend your booking, you will be charged this amount.

 
Parking options
 
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Space has natural light
 
Natural light can not be blocked out
 
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Space is not soundproof
 
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Crew access
 
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No staging area available
 
Some rooms are off-limits for shooting
 
 
Shooting the exterior of the building is allowed
 
Circuit breaker can not be accessed
 
General Rules
 
All ages are allowed in the space
 
Production insurance is not required
 
Furniture and decorations may be moved
 
 
Smoke machines are allowed
 
No nudity allowed
 
Security cameras and recording devices
 

Location

Operating Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Enhanced Health and Safety Measures
Enhanced cleaning measures:
  • The space is cleaned and disinfected in accordance with guidelines from local health authorities
  • High touch surfaces and shared amenities have been disinfected
  • Soft, porous materials have been properly cleaned or removed
  • A licensed professional cleaner is hired between bookings
All hosts are required to do the following prior to each booking:
  • Sweep, mop, vacuum and clean the space.
  • Supply a hand washing station with soap, warm water, and paper towels or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Clean common areas allowing guest access including bathrooms, kitchens, and entrances.
  • Collect and clean dishes, silverware, and other provided host amenities, if applicable.
  • Remove garbage and add new lining to cans.
The following equipment is provided for every guest:
  • Disinfecting wipes or spray and paper towels
  • Hand Sanitizer
The space has the following features:
  • Space has been reconfigured to allow for physical distance
  • Capacity is limited based on governmental guidelines
The space has informational signage including:

Reviews (9)

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Director
Yes, I would book again.

Very cozy, cute and fun atmosphere. Was definitely able to accommodate me and my guests for a small, intimate wedding reception. We had a lovely time, and check-in/check-out was easy! Would book again!

November 27, 2022
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Co-organizer
Yes, I would book again.

Maria was very friendly and responsive. The space was nice, but the projector was low quality.

August 22, 2022
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Father-to-be
Yes, I would book again.

My guests complemented the venue. Side Practice has an inviting allure that makes everyone feel welcome. The experience working with Maria was great. I always had a prompt reply to my questions. Thank you for hosting a great party Side Practice!!!!

July 10, 2022
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Yes, I would book again.

It was great! It was perfect for what I used it for!

June 23, 2022
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Yes, I would book again.

Maria was an amazing host. She communicated everything that I could possibly need to know and it was very easy working with her. The venue is super cute and has plenty of space and items to use to make your event feel perfect. Street parking is free too which is great. Noel was the barista for my event and he was the kindest person. Everyone loved him and he made us some pretty fantastic drinks. Overall, I loved my event here as did all of my guests. I know I will I will be back soon!

June 19, 2022
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Yes, I would book again.

The space is really great and we received many compliments! Maria was great to work with and her communication was prompt and effective. Instructions are very clear so highly recommend. (The only suggestion we have is providing free time for setup, which is fairly standard for renting venues.)

June 13, 2022
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Yes, I would book again.

Space was beautiful, but guest did have a hard time finding the location. Maria was really helpful throughout the process. The entire evening was wonderful.

June 5, 2022
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Yes, I would book again.

Booked this space for a surprise graduation party and it was a BLAST! Everyone had a great time and thought the space was so cool. The size was great for people to sit and eat pizza and mingle. We played music and keep food in the back fridge- everyone was shocked that we had a party in a coffee shop. 10/10 would recommend! Host was also super responsive helpful

June 4, 2022