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Krave

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Playful LGBT nightspot offering DJs, dancing, karaoke, game nights, drag shows & more. People often mention friendly, people, drink, music, time, drinks, told, nice, bartenders, great,


Address

13126 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406, United States

Website

www.clubkrave.com

Contact

+1 708-597-8379

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (54 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 7 pm to 3 am
  • Saturday: 7 pm to 3 am
  • Sunday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: 7 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: friendly (11) people (11) drink (10) music (10) time (9) drinks (8) told (8) nice (7) bartenders (7) great (6)
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  • 1/5 Jerkari J. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    No ginger ale, cool👍🏾 not the end of the world, but the bartender Moses, seemed really irritable, annoyed & unacomadating despite me being overly polite. It’s so frustrating being overly nice & still getting unprovoked bad service & expected to pay. When I explained I can’t taste any of the alcohol (tequila) in my drink he tried to fix it by adding more club soda & cranberry & saying I needed to just order a double, instead of catering to my request & re-making my 1 drink with just a splash of cranberry this time. I didn’t even drink the drink. It’s only $7. Im not by any means trying to get over. I asked him to taste it himself & he refused yet insisted it was made correctly… even if it was made correctly, I’m still nicely explaining to you, I don’t like it & asking you can you PLEASE make it a different way, yet you’re forcing me to pay for a drink I don’t like & barely even touched but this isn’t even the kicker he brought me another drink he made out of frustration that I NEVER ASKED FOR, & I thought he brought it to make up for the bad drink but when I asked to check out he CHARGED ME for 2 bad drinks. Un-freaking believable. I asked to speak to a manager & for him to take it off he claimed he was the manager & that I had to sign & leave. God is my witness I would never make something like this up….side note: the music being played doesn’t match me the vibe of customers that was there. Nobody seemed to be even enjoying the music. It’s not that it’s bad music it was just way too techno electronic & not matching the small crowd there…
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A J. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    I came here after my husband said he wanted a divorce. I’ve been coming ever since. It’s my happy place. Karaoke, strong drinks, friendly staff who are more like family, and surprisingly affordable prices. I’m grateful for Krave existing. There aren’t too many places in the southern parts of Chicagoland that cater to the LGBTQIAP+ community. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas D. 5 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    A great place to go if you're looking for a Black or Latino guy. I am looking to expand my wardrobe with a few new "teddies" just to please the men I come home with from here!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Areonia K. 8 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Usually it’s a cool night but tonight as I’m watching the bartender put water in our drinks. Idk who this bartender is but please don’t let him bartend again
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 DAYEDAY4 5 years ago on Google
    Hello,I quess I should let you know that this Place is Abandoned!So I hope you see this before you go There!Cause You Gonna Be MAD!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cristina R. 4 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Some friends, my husband and I went to this place last night and the truth is that I was disappointed. One of the two people who work at the bar had a bad attitude when attending us. He asked us for the identifications. One of my friends was looking for it in her bag and when I told him to wait a moment he acted rude I felt that he was a racist because from the first moment they treated us badly. I never go back to that place and I hope that the owner of the place has a professional staff with a good attitude.

  • 1/5 Demarco L. 4 years ago on Google
    Every time I go, it’s never mutual music! Always pop or rock, should seriously invest into r&b and hip hop
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zack J. 5 years ago on Google
    Could I be put to work here would love the experience and get to be around a bunch of hard guys
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 luisa s. 4 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I have had nothing but an amazing welcoming experience. I am a straight woman and have absolutely never felt any sort of judgment or out of place. The BarTender Randy is by far one of the best bartenders I've had with how fun and outgoing he is plus his martinis are OUT OF THIS WORLD. All in all I'll definitely continue to enjoy myself at this bar. Karaoke nights are my go to and my group of girlfriends ALWAYS have a blast on karaoke night.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna C. 8 years ago on Google
    The Blue Island Arts Alliance hosted their fourth annual variety show here. I was impressed with the place!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Felice K. 7 years ago on Google
    My sister is a regular went for the first time last night brandis show was awesome performer violet made me and my daughter welcome.thanks aaron for making sure my daughter had a great 21st birthday
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Frank R. 6 years ago on Google
    The boys were ugly. The owner booked a drag queen and didn't like her so berated her on the mic then forbid her to come ever again and refused to pay her. Also I think the drinks were watered down.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blake M. 6 years ago on Google
    Randy touched my butt.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 John A. 7 years ago on Google
    I was at this place today, Experience a very rude service from some woman who call her self the owner. I was minding my own business, having a drink by the bar, i happened to sit on this single chair with no name and this short skinny woman with some black outfit came to me and told me thats my chair, so i give her the chair, then she left and sit her booty in a different chair, then after awhile she came back again and told me with no manners and no respect to move off her chair and even made a comment told me why i dont like the chairs over there, si i told her i will ask u the same thing since u are looking arrogant and disrespectful. So she told me im the owner, i told her i dont care im a customer and all the chairs in the entire place do not have u name. The usual arrogant people who never had nothing and act like. Now this was my experience, next time i guess we should ask for permission to sit in any chair in case miss arrogance wants it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erik 4 years ago on Google
    It's a fun place to just hang out and meet friends. Everyone is friendly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graveyard Boyz Maja Dee & Timmy G. 7 years ago on Google
    I had A ball 12/3/16 got my bottles on time and the club is banging. I'm trying to have my B-Day there right now.. And the service I think on A scale on 1 to 10 I'll give them A 9 because the DJ was good the scene was nice and I enjoyed myself.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 YaBoyDarrell 4 years ago on Google
    So many friendly people to meet and conversations to start, it definitely feels like an judgement free environment. I would go everyday just to see what's new with people or enjoy the drinks the service which I recommend Vodka with Red bull 😜 You can pay to pick what music you want, they have restrooms to accommodate to most standards and have adult gaming if you're into gambling. Bartenders are on point always🙂 There is even a smoke patio to enjoy a cigarette break if need be. To sum it all up fantastic place to hangout with mates or even going alone will be a treat!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viv V. 9 years ago on Google
    I haven't gone in awhile but I gained a lot of Great Friends. Drinks were excellent, mood up lifting. I have to go back.. Best place to be,,, Everyone is Welcome n I'm not going to say which side of the fence I'm on, just deciding which way to go. Sammi Jo
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tanisha N. 7 years ago on Google
    Do NOT book a party at this place. Different prices quoted by different people. They need one person to handle the party bookings so the info provided can be consistent.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas G. 4 years ago on Google
    I am very glad yo know this place is still open. I haven’t been there since it was called Edge back in 2006. Great cocktails and very trans friendly. I used to go to the Wednesday night Island Girls gatherings which has also changed its name..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay W. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been coming to this bar for at least 12 years now and I’ve always had a great experience. All the bar tenders are very friendly. I will keep coming here for many more years.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 the r. 7 years ago on Google
    What a great atmosphere and the people are friendly love it here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 brandi s. 6 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Great shows.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcie W. 8 years ago on Google
    I WENT TO THIS PLACE FOR MY 42ND BIRTHDAY AND I HAD A BALL I LOVE THIS PLACE
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kevin T. 11 years ago on Google
    Not that busy but the bartenders acted like they were. Horrible stripper and the crowd seems up right. Nice smoking area and clean atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard F. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I absolutely love this place! Always have a blast here and the bartenders are so kind. I would Definitely recommend a stop here, it’s a fun place to stop in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elana T. 1 year ago on Google
    Everyone here so friendly and nice. Extremely nice neighborhood bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evelin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Litty time! 😁 same bartender and staff for CENTURIES FOREAL. Lowkey drag queens there have been drag queens their whole life baby I remember some when I visited last year 🤟🏼😇🪩🧚‍♀️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aleks J. 5 years ago on Google
    Love the people and all the bartenders!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susie S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, fun people and great bartending/dj staff!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edward I. 9 years ago on Google
    Safe, nice atmosphere, very friendly bartenders, decent size dance floor, decent sound system, and nice community
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian S. 5 years ago on Google
    Had a great time. A lot of fun. Danced the nite away. Omg, had the greatest time recently. The drink prices and the owner is outstanding. Good bartenders and friendly people. The decor is beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daisy C. 7 years ago on Google
    The worse club to book a party at ..i had my bday party there worse experience never..they didn't want to give my bottles i paid for .. They move me n my guest 3 times
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audrey W. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annie G. 2 years ago on Google
    I've always had a good time at Krave. It feels more like a community than just a bar.

  • 2/5 Charles K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Manager is lame (Original) Manager is lame af

  • 2/5 Taylor F. 5 years ago on Google
    Place is a hole in the wall bar for us gays in the southwest side. Can't beat dollar drinks on Thursdays. Shows are mediocre at best. As with any gay suburban bar in Chicagoland; there's a ton of drama and queens. Nothing special. Just a place to unwind and relax.

  • 2/5 marcel h. 7 years ago on Google
    sucked

  • 5/5 Bih G. 1 year ago on Google
    RIP Crystal Binns. It ain't been the same with out you rest up Queen.

  • 5/5 Domink D. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden gem. Screw boystown. People here are so nice

  • 5/5 Kady D. 10 years ago on Google
    Most fun I've had in a bar in ten years.

  • 5/5 Brando H. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything was amazing 🙂🙃😗😃

  • 4/5 Randall W. 10 years ago on Google
    This is a fun place!

  • 5/5 cortez n. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice place owner is very accommodating

  • 3/5 Darnella P. 7 years ago on Google
    Good music...drinks kind of high...told different prices for the same drink, by two different people...

  • 3/5 Mykel J. 7 years ago on Google
    This is the old secrets, lol trust me there has been a lot of secrets that has came from out of here😂😂

  • 5/5 Driven 2. 8 years ago on Google
    Didn't know the place existed but when you walk in its really cool inside. Something New & Different in terms of clubbing/nightlife.

  • 1/5 Myiesha S. 2 years ago on Google • 1 review
    I’ve been coming here for the past few months and never had an issue but this particular Sunday was a bad day for the bartender I guess. He was rude telling me and my friends we had to be quiet I’m guessing because it was karaoke night. But if I know the song I’m gonna sing it. he was being a real Debbie downer. Then I accidentally knocked over a few limes and he said oh you guys have to go. Like that gives me the impression that you been feeling some type of way about us to the point we have to go because we knocked over a few pieces of fruit. He was being a real assssssshole.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay L. 2 years ago on Google • 1 review
    The environment of Club Krave was soothing. There is no cover fee. The bartenders were friendly and asked us if we needed anything. Do not mistake the outside for the inside. The music they played were both modern pop and old classics. Even the people there were friendly and welcoming. Furthermore, the drinks are cheap and affordable. I would definitely come back.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 ivy f. 10 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I love krave but karaoke nights are a bit of a disappointment. The guy in charge of the music doesn't update the list of songs for the black and hispanic customers. He puts himself before your name so that he can sing first and doesn't appreciate when the audience is singing and hyping up the ones on the stage singing. They should also have the music according to the customers that are there at the moment or at least offer the option of picking some genres of music to hear while we spend our money there.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery

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