Alibaba Hookah Bar

I went to Ali Baba's with a friend recently. A few hours of smoking, a monster for me, a soda for her and a tirimisu cost $60 which is a bit high since the hookah was only passable and the trimisu wasn't awesome. I would only have given them 2 stars but- the friend that I was with passed out as we walked out and the wait staff ran out to assist us. Nick especially stayed with us, helped me get her into the car, and made sure she was okay before walking back inside. For that-- extra star.

My first time at a Hookah bar and I liked it!! Great place to go on a date! The food was okay . Taste the same as bar food. So it suit the establishment. We were a little confused on what the flavors were and which ones where the favorite,we also did not get any help with our selection. I really do not see the purpose of blowing flavored smoke but it was something new. Now what I did like was they allow BYOB but then they charge you $10 I wish they would have stated that we when arrived but being in Chicago I expect to spend a decent amount. So I was prepared. The place is so CHILL....I also would reccommend to go in the back room the lights are dimmed and they have a mixture of all music videos playing.You can also play cards with your guest . So I would say If you wanna get out of the house but do not want to go the club just chill and listen to music ,socialize, and have a few drinks..This is the place to go! With  3 appetizers the hookah and the BYOB we only spent $46 alot cheaper than going to the club.

Alibaba as a hookah lounge is only worth 2 stars. The hookah towers are big and look like a steal for $12 but they probably need to be cleaned b/c they don't hit that well. Also, the establishment has no circulation or air filtration, the smog was so thick you could barely see to the other side of the room (ok exaggerating, but it was bad). It's because people smoke ciggs in their too.

I'm only giving them an additional 1 star because the place is BYOB and has good customer service and is open pretty late.