13 Great Places to Eat and Drink Near the Blackhawks Parade and Rally

by Daniel Gerzina Jun 17, 2015, 3:12pm CDT

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by Daniel Gerzina Jun 17, 2015, 3:12pm CDT

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Hey Chicago, your Blackhawks won their third Stanley Cup in the last six years. And besides tours with the cup, celebrations at seemingly every bar, and the pride in knowing that the city is home to the best professional hockey team, that also means that the city will throw a huge parade downtown on Thursday at 10 a.m. which this year will end with a rally at Soldier Field. When you get hungry before, during or after, or want a drink to celebrate the moment, head to one of these 13 spots along the parade route or near the rally.

Eater Chicago intern Megan Wenzl contributed to this story.

Blackwood BBQ

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The fast-casual barbecue place opens bright and early at 7:30 a.m., is conveniently located steps from the parade route, and offers biscuits and gravy, biscuit sandwiches, and "hash for a bunch" that feeds up to 10 people for just $44.99. Not a bad way to fill your belly to start your celebration. [Photo: Facebook]

28 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661

(312) 631-3431

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Hannah's Bretzel

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The local artisan sandwich chain has many locations in the Loop near the parade, but the Monroe Street spot opens at 7 a.m. and is mere feet from the beginning. Stop in for an array of sandwiches, spreads, coffee drinks and muffins that use organic ingredients such as truffled goat cheese, nitrate-free bacon, and Alaskan smoked salmon. [Photo: Facebook]

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555 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661

(312) 621-1111

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South Branch Tavern & Grille

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The riverside bar and eatery is opening at 9 a.m. specifically for the parade. Watch the cup go by from a riverside table. [Photo: Facebook]

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100 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 546-6177

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Rivers Restaurant

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The longtime bistro on Wacker Drive is right on the river -- and the parade route -- and opens at 7 a.m. Sit down for a plated breakfast and start your day with a mimosa or a bloody Mary. [Photo: Facebook]

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30 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60606

(312) 559-1515

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Cochon Volant

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Recently opened in the Hyatt Central Hotel, right along the parade route and helmed by noteworthy chef Roland Liccioni, this pretty French-themed spot serves an array of benedicts, dips, cocktails, and much more starting early in the morning. [Photo: Facebook]

100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 236-1234

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ROOF on theWit

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Celebrate the parade from high above with a live DJ, drinks and breakfast, as Roof opens early at 10 a.m. [Photo: Roof on the Wit]

201 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 239-9502

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Elephant & Castle

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The English-themed pub and restaurant opens at 6:30 a.m. and is a block off the parade route. Stop in for a pint, a large breakfast, or a burger while you celebrate the Hawks. [Photo: Elephant & Castle]

111 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 236-6656

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Lockwood Restaurant

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The main restaurant in the historic Palmer House Hilton hotel is near the end of the route and a great option for a nice meal and a drink before heading to Soldier Field for the rally. [Photo: Facebook]

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17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 917-3404

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The Gage

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The Michigan Avenue upscale English pub-style stalwart is opening early at 10 a.m., and there may not be a better stop near the parade's end than the parade itself. Acanto next door opens at 11 a.m. [Photo: Barry Brecheisen]

24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 372-4243

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Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

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One of the hottest openings of the year, the restored historic hotel on Michigan Avenue is very close to the parade end and home to Paul McGee cocktails, food and drink from the early morning until late at night, and Shake Shack burgers. Cindy's rooftop opens at 3 p.m. [Photo: Marc Much]

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 940-3552

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Kim & Carlo's Chicago Style Hot Dogs

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Before or after the rally, when a hot dog may sounds really goo, head to this tiny stand outside Soldier Field and grab one. [Photo: Facebook]

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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Burger Bar

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The new South Loop location of the extensive burger-themed bar and menu is just blocks from the rally at Soldier Field, and 670 The Score will broadcast live from here beginning at 9 a.m. [Photo: Burger Bar]